This has been an eventful week. A few of it was anticipated, and a few was sudden and with out warning, like a bolt from the clear sky. I invite you to take a second to chill out and take a cooling dip with this Mute Swan. The reminiscence of the chilliness that pervaded me after I took this picture was pleasantly refreshing, and I hope it will likely be for you as properly.
Current Bulletins
I suppose you all observed the large splash attributable to the announcement of a pair of recent Canon cameras? We coated it extensively in our articles on the Canon EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II announcement, plus a sequence of articles to match the 2 cameras in opposition to their closest opponents. What about different producers? Did anybody dare to announce one thing new in the course of the Canon tsunami? Solely a handful of firms had been courageous sufficient.
- 7Artisans HOPE Prime Cinema Lenses (10/16/25/35/50/85mm T2.1): These six lenses are literally a complete line of APS-C cinema lenses appropriate with Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon RF-S, and MFT mounts. As is common with cinematography lenses, all the line has a unified design that permits for seamless swapping of lenses with any of your equipment. The lenses have focusing rings with 260° flip, and so they promise minimal focus respiration. The burden of the lenses ranges from 0.6 to 0.8 kg. Particular person lens costs begin at $369 (25mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm), going as much as $399 (16mm) and $489 (10mm).
- 7Artisans 85mm F1.8: A full-frame autofocus lens appropriate with Sony E cameras. The optical design of the 438 gram lens consists of 10 parts (2 extra-low dispersion, 2 high-index) in 7 teams. There’s a programmable operate button and a USB-C port for attainable future firmware updates. The lens accepts 62mm diameter filters. Priced at $299.
- SG-image 50mm f/1.8: A newcomer to the lens market has launched a somewhat loopy lens for the Sony E mount. Their 50mm lens has a devoted ring that can be utilized to alter the bokeh. Nonetheless, the bokeh ring doesn’t alter the character of objects out of depth of discipline like, say, Nikon’s defocus picture management. As a substitute, it creates shapes reminiscent of a coronary heart, star, flower, or perhaps a snowflake from level sources of sunshine. You possibly can watch the video right here to get a greater concept.
The Rumor Mill
New technology of DJI Osmo Motion
The massive low cost on the DJO Osmo 4 could also be hinting at an Osmo 5 coming quickly. Not too long ago, there have been discussions in regards to the fifth technology of the favored motion digital camera getting a bigger 1-inch sensor. Nonetheless, in keeping with a leaked picture (if it’s actual), it appears just like the sensor and lens will stay the identical – that’s, a 1/1.3-inch sensor and an f/2.8 lens with 155˚ FOV. So what’s it that we are able to count on on the successor? Will or not it’s larger video decision, a greater battery (because the submit on Photorumors suggests), or quicker Wi-Fi? Hopefully we’ll know earlier than lengthy.
Through Digital Digicam World
LIT DUO 1: evolution in mild meters
Though mild meters are an integral a part of fashionable cameras, there may be nonetheless room for exterior units. However to justify their existence, they should do extra than simply measure mild for proper publicity. Sweden’s LIT DUO 1 on Kickstarter guarantees “six important instruments inside an insanely intuitive pocket-sized machine.” The sunshine meter, supported by 1,250 backers who raised greater than $713,000, can measure shade, publicity, flash, illuminance, spectrum and flicker. Kickstarter merchandise might all the time fail earlier than they attain the market, however this one appears to have a strong stage of backing behind it.
Through Kickstarter
Good Offers and New Gross sales
In northern Europe they are saying “there isn’t a such factor as unhealthy climate, solely unhealthy garments.” This is applicable not solely to the particular person (in our case, the photographer) but additionally to the digital camera. At my final workshop in Ecuador, two photographers had been solely in a position to observe birds for a number of hours earlier than moisture acquired inside their (skilled) lenses. There are numerous totally different digital camera & lens covers on the market, however if you wish to avoid wasting cash, this straightforward RucPac Digicam Rain Cowl is discounted to $20 (was $40) till Monday.
The announcement of a brand new digital camera brings with it quite a lot of constructive issues for purchasers. Those that have been ready for a brand new mannequin with new options lastly acquired it (now we simply have to attend a number of months earlier than it really hits the cabinets). However older cameras, and even cameras from different manufacturers, usually get steep reductions alongside the way in which. I’ve picked a few of them which are nonetheless value shopping for right now.
- Nikon Z7 II (was $2,997, now $2,297)
- Nikon Z6 II (was $1,997, now $1,597)
- Canon EOS R5 (was $3,399, now $2,999)
- Canon EOS R6 Mark II (was $2,499, now $1,999)
- Sony a7R V (was $3,898, now $3,498)
- Sony a7 IV (was $2,498, now $2,298)
- Sony a7R IVA (was $3,198, now $2,998)
- Sony a7R IIIA (was $2,198, now $1,998)
Different Pages of Curiosity
Survival Worldwide printed some disturbing photos final week. Particularly, the aerial footage exhibits greater than 50 individuals from what’s believed to be the world’s largest uncontacted tribe, the Mashco Piro. It appears the rationale they left the sanctuary of the tropical forest is due to stress from logging firms. These firms have acquired concessions to log unique timber in shut proximity to the Mashco Piro’s territory. Loggers have already constructed roads into the beforehand remoted space within the province of Madre de Dios. That normally means the start of the top for tropical ecosystems. Close by is the well-known Tambopata Nationwide Park, one of many world’s most necessary wildlife hotspots.
Understandably, essentially the most mentioned occasion this week was neither the announcement of recent Canon cameras nor the destruction of Amazon, however the assassination try on presidential candidate Donald Trump. We’re not a political web site, so let’s give attention to the unprecedented photographic elements. Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Doug Mills is the creator of some highly effective photographs from the dramatic seconds surrounding the assassination try. On this video, he explains to CNN how he acquired them.
The carcass of a Spade-toothed Whale has been discovered on the seaside of Otago, New Zealand. It is among the most poorly-known giant mammals on this planet. This whale has by no means been seen alive and has solely been identified from 6 specimens since 1800. You possibly can learn extra about this necessary discover on the Division of Conservation web site.
Photograph Theme Problem, Week #59
Final week’s theme was phrases, and you’ll see the outcomes on this thread. Thanks to everybody on your submissions! This week’s theme is intersecting strains, and you’ll submit your outcomes on this thread by Saturday, July 27, 2024!
Week #58 Outcomes
Let’s try among the photographs we obtained for the “phrases” theme. Within the subsequent photographs, we are going to see three alternative ways phrases are proven in opposition to actuality. Let’s begin with rjbfoto’s picture.
To me, this can be a nice superimposition of actuality with the summary, displaying the phrases whose major content material is informational in opposition to the distinctly bodily nature of human beings.
Now let’s check out vidmarko’s picture:
Right here now we have the phrases dominating the picture surrounded by shadows of actuality!
Lastly, let’s check out Tom Pazol’s shot:
This picture exhibits phrases being subservient to actuality. Our eyes go to phrases earlier than nearly the rest in a photograph, and the phrases right here give a way of context to this stunning avenue picture.
Thanks everybody for submitting their photographs within the problem, and we hope to see extra subsequent week within the intersecting strains theme.