Skylum Luminar Neo Spring Release v1.27


Skylum released a new Luminar Neo version 1.27 that expands its cross-device ecosystem with new AI portrait tools and bokeh AI:

Skylum has released Luminar Neo 1.27, further strengthening its cross-device editing ecosystem across Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and ChromeOS. The update focuses on expanding AI-powered portrait capabilities while improving creative depth control, helping photographers move seamlessly from capture to final edit on any device.

The new release enhances Luminar’s portrait toolkit with AI-driven tools, including Dark Circles Removal, Blemish Removal, Shine Removal, and Skin Smoothing. These additions allow photographers to achieve natural-looking portrait retouching quickly and without complex workflows. Improvements to masking and feathering also help deliver more realistic results, especially when refining faces and skin.

Luminar Neo 1.27 also introduces an upgraded Bokeh AI tool that goes beyond traditional portrait blur. The new version allows users to apply realistic background blur not only to people, but also to objects and animals, offering greater creative flexibility and more control over depth and focus.

With these updates, Luminar Neo continues to position itself as an accessible AI-powered editor for hobbyist and semi-professional photographers. The combination of fast portrait retouching, creative depth tools, and seamless cross-device editing supports modern workflows—starting edits on mobile and finishing with full control on desktop.

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Discontinuation of Fujifilm Color Paper (CLP) Sheet Sales

Notice of discontinuation of Fujifilm Color Paper (CLP) sheet type sales.

Dear Customers

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued patronage of Fujifilm products.

Due to declining demand, we are unable to continue supplying the sheet-type Fujifilm Color Paper (CLP), which has been a popular choice for many years. Therefore, we will be discontinuing sales of this product.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we humbly ask for your understanding and forgiveness.
We hope you will continue to support Fujifilm products in the future.

1. Products to be discontinued

Men typesizereplacement product
GlossyAll sizes
(6×8 inch, 8×10 inch, wide 8×10 inch, full sheet, half sheet, large full sheet)
none
rasterAll sizes
(6×8 inch, 8×10 inch, wide 8×10 inch, full sheet, large full sheet)
none

2. End of sales period

Sales will end once our current stock is depleted.

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New Fujifilm Saving Announced


Fujifilm has some new savings available, but only Amazon and Adorama have them discounted at this time.

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TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Announced


The TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 was announced today, and it is currently available on Amazon

Specs

  • APS-C autofocus prime lens. 
  • Focal length: 17mm. 
  • Full-frame equivalent: 25mm. 
  • Maximum aperture: f/1.8. 
  • Minimum aperture: f/16. 
  • Optical design: 14 elements in 10 groups. 
  • Angle of view: 81°. 
  • Minimum focusing distance: 0.18m. 
  • Diaphragm blades: 6. 
  • Filter thread: 52mm. 
  • Weight: around 161g to 178g depending on mount/version; multiple sources specifically highlight 161g. 
  • Mounts at launch: Sony E and Fujifilm X. 

Key features

  • Autofocus design with a stepping motor / STM for smooth, quiet focusing. 
  • All-metal body. 
  • Designed as a compact, lightweight “Air” series lens for everyday carry. 
  • Wide but natural perspective aimed at street, travel, documentary, environmental portrait, and landscape shooting. 
  • Bright f/1.8 aperture for low-light shooting and subject separation. 
  • TTArtisan also says the lens can produce 6-point starbursts from point light sources. 
  • Close-focus ability is positioned as useful for dynamic wide-angle close-up compositions. 

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OL: Fujinon XF70-300mm f/4-5.6 Review – Best For 24MP and 26.2MP Cameras


Fujinon XF70-300mm f/4-5.6: B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon XF1.4X TC WR: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon XF2X TC WR: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

The Fujinon XF70-300mm f/4-5.6 came out a while ago, and it was a fantastic option for 24MP and 26.2MP cameras based on previous reviews. Optical Limits just released its review of the Fujinon XF70-300mm f/4-5.6 on a 40MP Fujifilm camera, and the results are disappointing. You can read the full review here or check out the excerpts below:

Overall, a decent option for users using a 26 MP camera, less so on 40 MP cameras unless you are willing to compromise.

Pros

  1. Compact
  2. Good build quality
  3. Quite sharp in the low to mid zoom range

Cons

  1. Could be better at 300mm (on 40 MP sensors, at least)
  2. High CAs in RAW image (requires autocorrection)
  3. Poor manual focusing feedback

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Fujifilm Instax and 135 Prices Are Increasing

Notice of domestic price revision for instant film for disposable camera “Utsurun Desu™” and instax™ “Cheki” cameras.

Dear Customers

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued patronage of Fujifilm products.

Fujifilm Imaging Systems Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Koji Matsumoto) has been working to absorb rising costs for materials, raw materials, and transportation costs for its “Fujifilm QuickSnap” disposable camera and instax™ instant film, through efforts to improve production efficiency and reduce expenses. However, it has become difficult to absorb these costs through corporate efforts alone, and therefore we will be revising prices. We kindly ask for your understanding and forgiveness.

We would appreciate your continued patronage of Fujifilm products.

Price revision date, affected products, and revision rate

Price revision dateTarget ProductssizeRevision rate*1
April 1, 2026Disposable camera135Approximately 5%
Instant filmminiApproximately 22-27%
SQUAREApproximately 8-22%
WIDEApproximately 3-13%

*1 This is the revision rate relative to our shipping price.

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