It was a freezing morning. The snow in a small clearing in the course of the forest crunched underneath my ft. Out of the blue, I lifted off the bottom and slowly started to realize altitude. The rays of the rising solar, which solely a second earlier than had been shyly making their means by means of the branches of the dense younger spruce bushes, immediately hit me in all their recent golden glory. I gained altitude, and above the crowns of the towering spruces I made my means over the snow-covered meadow, from which the rising solar was simply stripping the shadows of the bushes like a kind of frayed blue tablecloth. I used to be having fun with the unearthly magnificence… when the show of my controller introduced a low battery. A minute later, I landed my drone again at dwelling, lit the range, brewed a scorching cup of espresso, and wrote this Images Information for you.
Latest Bulletins
- Nikon Z 35mm f/1.2 S: The final clean spot on Nikon’s roadmap has been stuffed. A basic reportage focal size with the widest aperture in Nikon’s present 35mm lineup: f/1.8, f/1.4, and now f/1.2. This lens is way from compact, weighing 1060g, measuring 150mm in size, and that includes an 82mm filter thread. Its optical design consists of 17 parts in 15 teams (3 ED, 1 ASPH ED). Nikon has included its greatest coatings, together with Meso Amorphous Coat, Nano Crystal Coat and ARNEO. The associated fee is a hefty $2,797.
- Nikon COOLPIX P1100: The acquainted Nikon P1000 with a number of minor updates. Briefly, the P1100 is a comparatively compact digital camera that gives an enormous 125x zoom vary: 24-3000mm equal. Varied minor modifications embody a Fireworks choice, up to date Wi-Fi and Bluetooth protocols, and a USB-C port. The digital camera is obtainable for pre-order at $1,097.
- OM SYSTEM OM-3: Think about the specs of the OM-1 Mark II (apart from viewfinder decision and magnification) wrapped in a retro design. The result’s the OM-3. After all, I’m simplifying issues a bit. You may learn a extra detailed evaluation in Jason’s article right here. However basically, it is a digital camera you purchase together with your coronary heart, not your head. For a similar value, the OM-1 Mark II gives higher ergonomics (particularly for bigger lenses) and twin SD card slots. At $2,000, the OM-3 could have some critical competitors amongst different cameras as effectively, together with varied APS-C and full-frame cameras.
- OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II, Digital 17mm f/1.8 II, Digital 25mm f/1.8 II: This trio of lenses has acquired a generational improve. Whereas the optical design stays unchanged, the enhancements are usually not insignificant – particularly for the 100-400mm, whose picture stabilization now works at the side of the in-body picture stabilization (Sync-IS) to realize as much as 7 stops of efficiency. All three lenses now function improved climate sealing, licensed to IPX1 requirements. The lenses can be found for pre-order at $1,500 (100-400mm), $550 (17mm) and $500 (25mm).
The Rumor Mill
One other 35mm f/1.2 for Nikon on the horizon
The snowball is rolling downhill, and it appears to be like prefer it would possibly set off an avalanche. A brand new Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB lens for Sony E and Nikon Z cameras is anticipated to be unveiled at CP+ in Yokohama on the finish of the month. In comparison with Nikon’s model, the Viltrox lens must be lighter in each weight and value. In actual fact, it’s anticipated to price round $700, which is lower than 1 / 4 of the Nikon! If its optical high quality is on par with the Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 LAB we examined, it will be an incredible worth.
Through Photograph Rumors
Telephoto Lens “That Has By no means Existed Earlier than”
Bear in mind these phrases from Sigma’s CEO Kazuto Yamaki in a latest interview, when he spoke with a mysterious smile about an upcoming telephoto lens? Effectively, this subsequent rumored lens will not be the one, however there are whispers of an upcoming 800mm f/6.3. Such a lens does exist for Nikon, however it will definitely be nice information for these ready for one thing related inside the L-Mount Alliance and Sony methods.
By the best way, a 1/3 EV sooner 800mm from Sigma, with a local Nikon F-mount, is at the moment obtainable used on B&H Photograph for $2,500.
Through L Rumors
Nikon Z9 II first rumors
The Z9 stays a extremely succesful digital camera, however time is relentless. Whereas Nikon has performed a superb job of protecting its flagship recent by means of steady updates, firmware alone isn’t an elixir of everlasting life. In response to early rumors, the modifications from the unique Z9 gained’t be dramatic – someplace within the D5 to D6 vary.
Particularly, the first-generation sensor is anticipated to stay, whereas new options ought to embody the digital viewfinder from the Z6 III, RED video capabilities, and content material credentials. Personally, I’m hoping Nikon will add RAW capturing in Pre-release Seize mode. Nonetheless, we’ll in all probability have to attend some time for the brand new Z9 to be unveiled. The almost certainly date is the subsequent Olympics in 2026.
Through Nikon Rumors
Good Offers and New Gross sales
A lot of this week’s information revolves across the small Micro 4 Thirds format. Let’s let these latest bulletins set the tone right here as effectively, and try some fascinating cameras and lenses at the moment obtainable at engaging costs this week.
Cameras
- OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II was $2,400, now $2,000
- Panasonic Lumix GH7 was $2,198, now $1,998
- Panasonic Lumix G9 II was $1,898, now $1,598
- Panasonic Lumix GH5 II was $1,498, now $1,198
- OM SYSTEM OM-5 was $1,200, now $1,000
Lenses
- OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS was $2,700, now $2,000
- OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS was $1,500, now $1,000
- OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO was $1,500, now $1,200
- Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm f/1.7 ASPH. was $1,798, now $1,498
- OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO was $1,500, now $1,200
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f/4 IS PRO was $3,000, now $2,700
- Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux 25-50mm f/1.7 ASPH. was $1,798, now $1,498
- Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. was $1,598, now $1,298
- Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 II ASPH. POWER O.I.S. was $1,598, now $1,398
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f/1.2 PRO was $1,400, now $1,200
- OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm f/1.8 was $900, now $700
- OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II was $1,000, now $800
- Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 35-100mm f/2.8 was $1,148, now $948
- OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro was $550, now $400
- Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 ASPH was $498, now $448
Different Pages of Curiosity
It’s stated that birdsong has therapeutic results, and I couldn’t agree extra. Don’t consider me? Then take heed to a collection of the greatest birdsong recordings that birders in 2024 have uploaded to the Macaulay Library archive. There’s even a recording and picture of the world’s loudest hen – the White Bellbird. You should definitely regulate your quantity earlier than listening! Its 125 decibels far exceed the standard chirping of a sparrow. To place it in perspective, that’s about as loud as a chainsaw.
A record-breaking 76,000 folks voted for a humorous badger picture to win the Wildlife Photographer of the 12 months 60 Folks’s Selection Award. The picture, taken by Ian Wooden on the south coast of England, reveals a badger taking a look at a graffiti picture of a “badger gunslinger.” Wooden observed that meals disregarded for foxes by residents of St. Leonards-on-Sea additionally attracted a small inhabitants of badgers. From a small disguise on the sting of the street, he waited for the right second, and underneath the glow of a avenue lamp, he captured this sensible picture.
The World Images Group, which runs one of the prestigious competitions, the Sony World Images Awards, has unveiled the nationwide and regional winners and shortlist. This yr, regional judges chosen from greater than 419,000 photographs submitted by photographers from over 200 international locations. Now you can browse a collection of the sixty greatest pictures from the Open Competitors on the competition web site.
Photograph Theme Problem, Week #88
Final week’s theme was mountains, and you may see the outcomes on this thread. Thanks to everybody on your submissions! This week’s theme is winter, and you may submit your outcomes on this thread by Saturday, February 15, 2024!
Week #87 Outcomes
Let’s try a number of the pictures we acquired for the “mountains” theme, beginning with vidmarko’s picture sequence:
It’s three time limits of a sundown, and I notably like how the distant horizon is aligned in all three slices!
Subsequent we have now florin’s picture:
I like the image in image strategy!
Allan369 despatched us this one:
It’s an incredible distinction between the moon and the mountain, each in brightness and in colour.
Lastly, we have now a primary from vanaf141414 taken in Chile:
It’s a really picturesque place. I’d like to go there!
Thanks everybody for submitting their pictures within the problem, and we sit up for seeing extra subsequent week within the winter theme.