Corel have just released Paint Shop Pro X8 (read review) and PaintShop Pro X8 Ultimate. New features include text wrapping, a content-aware Magic Move tool, a comprehensive set of lens corrections, UHD monitor support, a Before/After button in the Adjust workspace, new swatches in the Materials Palette, Text & Shape Cutter preview, Gradient preview and more. This latest version of the application also boasts an enhanced Batch Mode, an updated Camera Raw Lab, an expanded range of selection tool options, various performance gains and an improved layer workflow. PaintShop Pro X8 Ultimate offers the versatility of PaintShop Pro X8, plus a collection of photo-focused add-ons including AfterShot 2, Perfectly Clear 2 SE and Perfect Effects 9.5. Suggested retail pricing for PaintShop Pro X8 is $79.99 (USD/CAN) / €69.99 / £59.99 / $99.95 AUD. PaintShop Pro X8 Ultimate is available for $99.99 (USD/CAN) / €89.99 / £79.99/ $129.95 AUD.

Grizzly: The Bears of Greater Yellowstone by Thomas D. Mangelsen is a new title from Rizzoli International Publications. Celebrating the most famous family of grizzly bears in the world — matriarch 399 and her offspring — Mangelsen has been tracking and photographing them for 10 years, amassing an incomparable portfolio that offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of this celebrated bear family. With more than 150 breathtaking images, this is a dramatic tale of life and death, near annihilation and survival, and the relationship between people and grizzly bears. A treasure for naturalists and conservationists as well as photography enthusiasts, this 240-page hardback will be available from October, priced at $60 / £40.

DxO have released DxO OpticsPro 10.4.3, DxO FilmPack 5.1.5 and DxO ViewPoint 2.5.7. These updates add support for the Canon EOS 750D / Rebel T6i, the EOS 760D / Rebel T6s and the EOS M3, as well as the Leica T (Typ 701), the Nikon 1 J5 (pictured) and the Pentax K-3 II. DxO OpticsPro 10.4.3 also adds 672 new camera/lens combinations to the DxO Optics Module library, providing support for Canon, GoPro, Leica, Nikon, Pentax, Samsung, Sigma, Sony, Tamron, Tokina and Zeiss lenses for numerous Canon, GoPro, Leica, Nikon, Pentax, Samsung and Sony cameras.

UK photo accessory distributor Kenro has announced the upcoming launch of its own brand range of supports. The initial line-up consists of four tripod kits and one monopod kit, each of which is supplied with legs and head along with a bag to transport it all in. Out of the four tripod kits, three of them convert into monopods, while the fourth one boasts an ultra-compact design, ideal for the traveller with restricted luggage space. All five models come with a 6-year limited warranty. Retail pricing to be announced.

Impossible have just launched their new Instant Film Starter Pack. Consisting of 3 packs of film, the starter pack comes complete with a list of tips on how to make the most of every photograph. There are two options available, the Starter Pack Film combined with a Polaroid 600 camera priced at €150, and the Starter Pack film alone for €52 for those who already have an original Polaroid camera but have not had the chance to start using it yet. Both are available from the website below.

Macphun today launched an updated version of its Noiseless app. The program, which provides a one-click solution for eliminating noise from your digital photographs, now includes the option of batch processing. The update is an in-app purchase for current owners who bought Noiseless on the Mac App Store. Noiseless Pro owners will automatically receive the update free of charge. “For photographers shooting in low light situations, the ability to quickly process a range of images with one particular preset or setting will significantly speed up the noise reduction process, ” explains Macphun COO, Alex Tsepko. “Owners of Macphun’s Creative Kit will notice how seamlessly Noiseless works with other apps. A great example is Snapselect which can be used to pick the best images from a group to be batch processed in Noiseless.”

The Canon Pixma MG7750 is a compact all-in-one printer with Wi-Fi and NFC functionality. Offering print, copy and scan functionality, the Canon Pixma MG7750 features Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud Print support and a 8.8cm colour display; and comes with Canon's Pixma Cloud Link Scan and Remote Print feature, which allows users to scan a document or photo with one printer and print from another in a different location through the cloud. Thanks to the six individual ink cartridges, the MG7750 produces high resolution images up to 9600dpi with smooth gradations, even in monochrome prints. The new printer supports optional XL cartridges, which allow users to print more for less. THe new Canon Pixma MG7750 will be available from October 2015 with an SRP of £169.99/€239.99.

The Canon Pixma MG6850 is a compact all-in-one printer with Wi-Fi connectivity. Capable of printing, copying and scanning, it offers Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud Print support and a 7.5cm colour display; and comes with Canon's Pixma Cloud Link Scan and Remote Print feature, which allows users to scan a document or photo with one printer and print from another in a different location through the cloud. The new printer supports optional XL cartridges, which allow users to print more for less. The Canon Pixma MG6850 will be available from October 2015 with an SRP of  £129.99/€179.99.

The Canon Pixma MG5750 is a compact all-in-one device combining enhanced cloud and Wi-Fi functions with new high quality printing technology. Offering print, copy and scan functionality, the Canon Pixma MG5750 features Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud Print support and a 6.2cm colour display; and comes with Canon's Pixma Cloud Link Scan and Remote Print feature, which allows users to scan a document or photo with one printer and print from another in a different location through the cloud. The new printer supports optional XL cartridges, which allow users to print more for less. The Canon Pixma MG5750 will be available from October 2015 with an SRP of  £99.99 / €139.99.

From 13-17 October 2015, Magnum Photos will host two 5-day workshops with Nikos Economopoulos and Richard Kalvar, and one 3-day masterclass with Patrick Zachmann in Munich, Bavaria. Aimed at photographers with a good understanding of photographic practice, Nikos Economopoulos will lead his workshop through a daily programme of shooting, reviews, group critiques, mentoring, editing sessions and the opportunity to develop a photographic project under his guidance. Candidates will spend the five days alongside the photographer developing visual language, photographic identity, practical, technical and conceptual skills and the expertise required to compete in a changing marketplace. Richard Kalvar will try to help each person get closer to his or her instincts, feelings and intentions, and become more sensitive and reactive to the world outside. He will also examine how formal considerations like composition, framing, focus and depth of field enhance or limit the effect of a photograph on the audience. The Magnum masterclass with Patrick Zachmann will comprise editing sessions, sequencing, portfolio reviews, group critiques and mentoring. Click through / read on for the details.

The Nikon D5500 has been named the "European Consumer DSLR Camera of 2015-2016” by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA). "With extensive manual controls and built-in Wi-Fi, the D5500 includes everything enthusiast photographers need to make and share superb images," the jury said. You can read our review of the Nikon D5500 here.

Pixbuf has just launched into public beta, and introduced photographer's analytics. Creating a platform for aggregating data from all available services, Pixbuf gives photographers an idea of who likes their pictures and what communities they are from. Acting as a photographer’s hub for automated sharing on various services, Pixhub enables you to easily upload your pictures, set up sharing and head out to take more pictures. “We want to give photographers back the time for photography,” says Filip Molcan, founder of Pixbuf. “Making an exceptional picture is very difficult today. Standing out from the crowd on the Internet is even harder and that’s where we want to help.” Pixbuf is available for free at the website below.

Broncolor have unveiled the new Broncolor Beautybox 65 light shaper. Billed as a portable alternative to the beauty dish, the Beautybox 65 includes a reversible gold/white centre counter reflector, providing two options for neutral colour, or a warming effect. Optional accessories include a translucent white counter reflector for more direct light, as well as a front diffusion screen and fabric grid to control light spread. The suggestted price is $296.

World renowned adventure and commercial photographer and Explorer of Light Tyler Stableford will host a Canon Live Learning EOS Destination Workshop at Maroon Bells in the Rocky Mountains in Aspen. Designed for advanced amateur photographers, The Art of Dramatic Landscape and Action Photography with Tyler Stableford will provide attendees with an opportunity to shoot side-by-side with Tyler and learn some of his tricks. Attendees will learn techniques to help capture high-action images and environmental portraits including better understanding composition and light, working with Canon Speedlites to enhance outdoor portraiture, improving images with Lightroom and much more. The fee for the two-day workshop is $1225.

Fantasea have launched the Radiant 2500 and Radiant Pro 2500  video lights, which offer a variety of quality lighting options for enhancing colour and light in underwater videos and photographs. Featuring an ergonomic design and durable construction, these lights can be comfortably integrated into any underwater photo system. A battery power indicator light around the power switch enables easy monitoring of the battery power. Adjustable power output allows controlling the intensity of the beam in various compositions and diving conditions. The Radiant Pro 2500 ($500) makes use of 12 powerful LEDs, which provide an ultra bright, wide and even beam. The light offers a variety of operation modes, which make the light suitable to light a wide range of classic and creative compositions. Operation modes include wide angle white light (120 degrees), narrow angle white light (15 degrees), red light, UV and blue light and two flashing modes. The Radiant 2500 ($390) makes use of 6 light emitting diodes, which provide an ultra bright, even and wide output. A wide beam angle of 120 degrees makes the light suitable for lighting a wide range of compositions. Both models are depth rated to 100 metres / 330 feet.

Iridient Digital has released Iridient Developer 3.0.4 for Mac OS X. This update includes further improvements to the v3.5 noise reduction specifically for monochrome conversions and lowers the minimum sensitivity levels for Colour, Colour Aliasing and Luminance Grain Smoothness when using monochrome processing. This update also includes general performance enhancements, updated file export libraries for TIFF and JPEG formats and support for 10 new cameras including the Sony A7R II, RX100 IV and RX10 II, the Canon PowerShot G3 X., the Panasonic DMC-GX8, DMC-FZ300 and DMC-FZ330, the Olympus AIR-A01, the Ricoh GR II and tje Kinefity KineMAX 6K. For customers who purchased a new or upgraded license after 14 April 2013, this update is free.

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DxO Photo Suite - The ultimate combination of power and creativity integrated in a unique and intuitive interface

DxO Photo Suite includes:

DxO Optics Pro - Thanks to DxO OpticsPro’s exclusive technologies, instantly correct all the optical defects of your equipment, remove digital noise even at high sensitivities, recover fine details and textures in dark or burnt areas, and bring out all the nuances of color in your images. With DxO OpticsPro’s outstanding performance, bring out the best in your RAW and JPEG photos in just a few clicks, regardless of shooting conditions.

- Prime denoising technology

- Clearview haze removal

- Smart Lighting exposure optimisation

- Automatic optical corrections

DxO FilmPack - Rediscover the style, the colors, and the grain of more than 80 legendary analog films, faithfully thanks to DxO’s exclusive calibration process. Combine many original renderings with filter, vignetting, blur, texture, frame, or light leak effects to give your photos a unique look. Preserve the quality of your digital images thanks to support for RAW format and benefit from DxO’s unsurpassed powerful processing.

- 120 styles, 80 of which are legendary analog films

- Black & White conversion

- Designer presets for creative control

DxO ViewPoint - As a standalone application and as a plugin, DxO ViewPoint offers simple visual tools for making spectacular corrections, along with advanced controls for unrivaled precision.

- Resolve the most complex perspective problems

- Correction of volume deformation

- Distortion correction

As complementary plugins, DxO ViewPoint and DxO FilmPack integrate perfectly within DxO OpticsPro. All their features are directly accessible in integrated palettes, allowing you to apply your corrections to any RAW or JPEG image being processed. Further, you don’t have to change anything about your workflow: DxO OpticsPro is completely compatible with Lightroom.

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