The latest updates from Luminar, ON1, and DxO


What’s coming this year to Luminar Neo – in addition to ecosystem features, Luminar Neo users will receive three powerful upgrades (see also this post):

  • Restoration: Bring old or damaged photos back to life in a single click. Perfect for reviving family memories or vintage prints with deep scratches or faded color.
  • AI Assistant: Our new intelligent guide that analyzes photos and recommends optimal edits. Ideal for beginners and pros alike, it makes powerful tools like Develop Raw, Curves, and Color Harmony easier to use than ever.
  • Volume – free for all users: Instantly add depth and dimensionality by enhancing light and shadow. A one-click solution to elevate contrast and visual impact — no manual Dodge & Burn needed.

New Luminar Neo offers for September:

New users can buy:

  • Luminar Neo Cross-device Perpetual license (Luminar Neo + Luminar Mobile) for $159
  • Luminar Neo Max Perpetual license (Luminar Neo + Luminar Mobile + Creative library) for $179

Existing Luminar Neo owners can buy:

  • Ecosystem Pass (Generative tools + New tools + Luminar Mobile + Web Galleries + Cross-device editing mobile to desktop) for $79
  • 2025/26 Upgrade Pass (Generative tools + New tools) for $59


ON1 announced Photo RAW 2026:

  • Masking overhaul: Mask Layers, one‑click Subject/Background masks, cleaner AI edges.
  • Effects upgrades: Favorites & search in Add Filter, Starting Point presets, + four new creative filters.
  • Resize AI 2026 built in: Next‑gen super resolution and noise handling, no separate app or plugin.
  • Extras: Negative Mode for film scans, grayscale support, improved perspective tools, flexible UI.


DxO Labs released several updates ot their products:

Via PhotoRumors

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Fringer P645-GFX adapter now available (for using Pentax 645 lenses on Fujifilm GFX cameras)


The Fringer P645-GFX (FR-P6TG1) adapter is now officially released: you can use Pentax 645 lenses on Fujifilm GFX cameras, while retaining autofocus and auto-aperture functions. Fringer adapters are sold at Amazon and B&H Photo. Key features:

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One more: compact digital camera shipments (2023-2024)


Another ranking from the latest issue of Nikkei Financial Quarterly Report – compact digital camera shipments 2023-2024:

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Nikkei published DSLR camera units shipments data by manufacturer (2021-2024): Pentax flatlined



A quick update on my previous post – the latest issue of Nikkei Financial Quarterly Report also published the DSLR camera units shipments data by manufacturer from 2021 to 2024:

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Ricoh/Pentax global camera shipments units for 2024: SLR cameras remained flat, while compact cameras are on the rise



Here are the Ricoh/Pentax global camera shipments units for 2024 from the latest issue of Nikkei Financial Quarterly Report:

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When will the Ricoh GR IV camera start shipping?


The new Ricoh GR IV camera will start shipping in mid-September – here are the different dates provided by online retailers:





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More Ricoh GR IV camera YouTube videos

Here are the latest Ricoh GR IV camera (pre-orders: B&H | Erhardt | WEX | Canada) YouTube videos (see this post for more):

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