By the point this Images Information has been printed, I will likely be wrapping up a lecture right here in Prague on photographing Sri Lanka. For those who missed it, to not fear – most of the images and tales will discover their manner into the pages of Images Life sooner or later. Why do I point out this? Generally a looming deadline forces us to dive into our archives. Simply yesterday, I discovered myself culling quite a few pictures that had been gathering digital mud since I took them. Amongst them was this profitable fishing try by a White-bellied Sea-Eagle.
Current Bulletins
This week introduced a number of bulletins important sufficient to deserve their very own articles. First up is the arrival of the successor to Sony’s first technology flagship, the a1 II. You may learn extra concerning the Sony a1 II in our article The Evolution of a Beast. And such a beast wants correct feeding. Within the case of a digital camera, the perfect meals is an thrilling new lens. The Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM undoubtedly suits the invoice.
In comparison with this heavyweight, the newly introduced APS-C lenses with Canon RF mount from Sigma appear to be they’ve stepped proper out of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Though in the meanwhile, there are solely six Sigma APS-C lenses for the RF system, so we’re nonetheless ready for Dopey to point out up.
Now onto the opposite latest bulletins:
- Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/3.5 Restricted: This lens already existed, so what’s new? The colour – to have a good time the twenty fifth anniversary of Cosina Voigtlander lenses, Cosina is releasing three restricted version colours (restricted to 250 models every): olive, grey and navy. The 50mm f/3.5 options trendy optics (8 parts in 6 teams, 4 of that are made from anomalous partial-dispersion glass) wrapped in a traditional design harking back to the Fifties. It’s, in fact, handbook focus. It additionally has a conventional aperture ring, weighs a mere 235 g / 0.52 kilos, and is appropriate with M-mount rangefinder cameras.
- Leica M11 and Noctilux-M 50 f/1.2 ASPH.: An identical story to the lens above. “When was the final time you fell in love?” Leica asks. For those who’re a fan of shiny issues, after clicking the hyperlink above, your reply could be “simply now!” The shiny black version celebrating the seventieth anniversary of the Leica M-System will likely be out there for $9,195 (digital camera) and $8,295 (lens). That’s a complete of $500 greater than the usual variations, which is definitely fairly tame by Leica particular version requirements.
The Rumor Mill
Canon: What to dream about subsequent?
For those who’ve pre-ordered the flagship EOS R1 or have already got an EOS R5 Mark II in your digital camera bag, your need for a greater digital camera could be taking a protracted, deep nap. Nicely, besides possibly for the rumors of a Canon R3 Mark II with world shutter.
Desires of lenses, nevertheless, are one thing else. A protracted-awaited lens has been the rumored Canon 200-500mm f/4. Nevertheless, a rumor simply surfaced that it’d transform one thing fully completely different – specifically a 200-500mm f/5.6. Does this imply that the dream of a 200-500mm f/4 with a built-in teleconverter is melting away? Personally, I’m not satisfied. I’ve a sense that the decision of this story just isn’t distant. I can really feel it in my bones. Or possibly it’s simply the snowflakes swirling exterior my window?
By way of Canon Rumors and Lens Rumors
Finances “Plena”? Confirmed!
In case your coronary heart beats for portrait images, you’ve most likely heard of the Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena. This ultra-sharp lens with gorgeous bokeh is superb, but it surely’s not precisely budget-friendly. Even after the present $200 low cost, it nonetheless prices $2,297, which is not any small sum.
Viltrox just lately introduced (then un-announced, then re-announced) their very own 135mm f/1.8. Whereas preliminary experiences prompt that it will solely be out there for Sony E-mount, it now seems {that a} Nikon Z model will observe! And the worth? If we choose by the present value for the Sony, it must be round $764.
By way of Nikon Rumors
Good Offers and New Gross sales
As we strategy Black Friday, gross sales are heating up, particularly with regards to storage. Some exhausting drives and reminiscence playing cards are often on sale always of 12 months, however the costs proper now are most definitely the bottom you’ll discover. Beginning with exhausting drives:
After which reminiscence playing cards:
CFexpress B playing cards
SD playing cards
There are additionally some Peak Design gross sales on gear that doesn’t usually get a reduction. Personally, I virtually by no means use a conventional digital camera strap, and every time I’ve my digital camera backpack with me (which is nearly at all times), I carry my digital camera clipped to the Peak Design Seize Digital camera Clip (was $75, now $60). If I’m touring tremendous gentle with only a digital camera and lens, I depend on the Peak Design Slide Lite Digital camera Strap (was $60, now $48). Because of its quick-release design, I often use it for functions it most likely wasn’t meant for. Like hanging my digital camera from a department whereas taking pictures from excessive up in a tree, anchoring my kayak whereas photographing eagles in Sri Lanka, and so forth. Really a flexible accent.
Lastly, B&H is continuous their vacation gross sales and including new ones each 24 hours. You may go to this web page to see the most recent offers.
Different Pages of Curiosity
Nationwide Geographic is understood for the excellent high quality of its images. The December challenge of Nationwide Geographic Journal highlights the perfect pictures of the previous 12 months. If it didn’t make it to your mailbox, don’t fear. You may view them on-line at Photos of the 12 months 2024 on the Nationwide Geographic web site. Even higher, The Tales Behind the Digital camera reveals the circumstances below which these pictures had been captured, full with behind-the-scenes images and brief movies.
At present I went to the bookstore to select up The Lifetime of Birds by David Attenborough. However, as is commonly the case, I fell in love with one other e book. Its creator, the sensible painter Jan Dungel, is an artist I launched to you again in Might. At present I lastly had the possibility to leaf via his large-format e book, Birds – Colours of the Forest (265 x 375mm). I’d like so as to add that every copy of this restricted version is personally signed by Jan Dungel himself.
To wrap issues up, I’ve one other e book for you. This time you don’t must go to a bookstore or order on-line. Simply make your self a cup of espresso and make your self snug. The e book in query is a 150-page on-line catalog of the successful pictures from the Worldwide Panorama Photographer of the 12 months competitors. When you’ve browsed via it, don’t neglect to take a look at our Picture Theme Problem under, the place you’ll discover extra gorgeous pictures.
Picture Theme Problem, Week #77
Final week’s theme was portrait orientation, and you’ll see the outcomes on this thread. Thanks to everybody to your submissions! This week’s theme is purple, and you’ll submit your outcomes on this thread by Saturday, November 30, 2024!
Week #76 Outcomes
Let’s take a look at among the pictures we acquired for the “portrait orientation” theme, beginning with JohnK’s picture:
Right here, the portrait orientation enhances the gorgeous rising of the timber very properly.
Subsequent, let’s check out DL84’s picture:
The nice rising mountains on this shot dwarf the small homes, and the portrait orientation accentuates this by permitting them to be minimized within the tiny nook.
Lastly, we now have AndrewGusew’s picture:
Right here, portrait orientation offers some snug damaging area above the big spire and thus accentuates the tiny moon and chook.
Thanks everybody for submitting their images within the problem, and we hope to see extra subsequent week within the purple theme.