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MagicSofthas releaseda new version of theirPlayoutapplication!

MagicSoft Playout version 9.7.0 bringsthe following improvements and optimizations:

• Optimized XAVC decoding performance for higher playback efficiency
• Extended compatibility with the latest Decklink drivers
• Improved management of large playlists on the client side (tested in broadcast operation)
• Extended logging options for better monitoring and diagnostics
• User alerts for critically low RAM availability

A trial version is available for free download here. It includes all the functionality of the full version, with the only limitation being a watermark overlaid on the video.

Nikon has just released a new firmware update for the stylish Nikon Zf mirrorless camera. In total, more than twenty changes and improvements have been added to increase the efficiency and functionality of the Zf camera.

Firmware version 3.00 for the Zf model introduces a new Film Grain feature, which adds a grainy effect to photos and videos during processing. Users can finely adjust the size and intensity of the grain and customize its appearance so that the resulting images look similar to photos taken on classic film. Combined with image processing presets and Picture Control presets, this feature makes it easy to create original visual effects—just press the shutter button.

Insta360 has just unveiled its new 360° action camera, the X4 Air. This new model is more compact than the X4 and has a smaller battery, yet retains the same image performance. An important difference from the X4 is its significantly lower price, which means that the Air offers top-quality footage at a more affordable price.

The Insta360 X4 Air weighs only 165 g and allows recording in 8K (7680 × 3840) resolution at 30 frames per second. The sensor is CMOS and has an aperture of 1.95. The camera offers 360° recording, supports microSDHC cards, and is equipped with a six-axis gyroscope. The battery capacity is 2010 mAh and lasts up to 88 minutes at 8K30fps (in 360 video mode).

Standard Bundle and Starter Bundle variants with more accessories are available. The Starter Bundle can also be purchased in a white camera variant.

🍂 Fall is here, and with it come discounts on selected Lumix G series cameras

Are you planning to expand your photography or filmmaking equipment? Now is the right time – from October 23, 2025, to January 31, 2026, you can get selected Panasonic Lumix G97, G9M2, and GH7 bodies and kits with a discount of up to €400! These top-of-the-line G series models offer performance that professionals and enthusiastic creators will appreciate – from fast focusing and high resolution to advanced video features and reliable image stabilization.

Don't miss the opportunity to get your new LUMIX at a better price and take your creativity to the next level!

DZOFILM & Thypoch Black Friday: Autumn full of discounts!

From October 22 to December 3, 2025, special discounts are available on selected DZOFILM and Thypoch products, offering great opportunities to expand your photography and film equipment. The promotion includes discounts on the following product lines:

🎥DZOFILM

22. october 22 – December 3, 2025

• Catta ACE FF Zoom
• Catta FF Zoom
• Pictor
• Gnosis
• Tango
• Pavo
• Vespid Retro

11. november – December 3, 2025

• X-Tract
• Arles Prime
• Vespid Prime

thypoch

22. october – December 3, 2025

• Simera
• Eureka

11. november – December 3, 2025

• Simera-C
• M-All adapter