Applications

DxO releases PureRAW 5 image-processing software with expanded performance and greater precision

Version 5 of DxO PureRaw 5 introduces powerful local adjustments, allowing photographers to fine-tune noise reduction and lens sharpness optimization with absolute precision...

The Macfilos Podcast: You heard it here first, thanks to NotebookLM

Using the new Google product, NotebookLM, you can convert a written article into a podcast. Imagine that, a podcast version of a Macfilos story. It's true, hearing is believing.

Computational photography is taking over the world…

Computational photography technology is reaching into every aspect of modern photography, with smartphones leading the way. It's a great time to be a photographer.

Leica acquires Fjorden and launches new Leica Lux smartphone application to mimic M lenses

Leica today announced the acquisition of Fjorden Electra SA, the Norwegian iPhone developer. Simultaneously, a new Leica Lux application was launched in the Apple App Store, representing the first product of the new partnership. Fjorden was founded by Dr Victor Henning in Oslo in 2020 with the aim of developing iPhone apps and accessories for the global market.

Lightroom Lens Blur: Useful tool or distracting gimmick?

Can a computational algorithm convert an image created at f/11 to one that convincingly resembles a photo shot at f/2? Keith has a close look at the new Lightroom Lens Blur feature

Noises Off: Breaking the exposure triangle paradigm with AI denoising

AI denoising is a new feature in Adobe Lightroom that removes noise in images using machine learning technology. The article discusses this new capability and shows examples of images before and after it has been applied.

AI tools in Lightroom and Photoshop: A shipwreck on the rocks of New South Wales

Artificial Intelligence is never out of the news these days. Some even believe it will be the cause of Armageddon. John Shingleton drinks the Kool-Aid during a brief play with new AI tools incorporated in LightRoom Classic and PhotoShop...

Back to basics with the MacBook Air

Mike break's a long-standing aversion to buying the basic computer. Instead of ticking all the upgrade boxes, he's chosen the cheapest, the most basic MacBook Air. Will it prove sensible or will he regret that 256GB disk in particular...