New Wide Lenses, Nikon Z8 Trade-Up – digitalcameras.ie

What’s one of the simplest ways to check the brand new Nikon Zf? For my check, I selected to go to a mountain saddle within the north of the Czech Republic, a spot common amongst birds throughout their fall migration. Biologists seize and launch birds day and night time from from August by means of the top of November. In a single night time, we caught 360 birds and 12 bats. It was chilly, wet, and foggy. How did the Nikon Zf carry out within the harsh area circumstances? You’ll examine that quickly.  However for now, the newest information.

Current Bulletins

• Leica Tremendous-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24 f/2.8 ASPH: An ultra-wide full-frame lens for the L mount. The all-metal, dust-proof and waterproof barrel homes 18 parts in 13 teams (3 parts are aspherical). The lens hood is built-in. The minimal focusing distance is 0.28m. The lens weighs 855g and measures 85 x 131mm. Priced surprisingly low (for Leica) at $2,495.
• Leica Tremendous-APO-Summicron-SL 21 f/2 ASPH: In accordance with Leica, it’s “the world’s first 21mm APO lens designed for full-frame cameras.” Focusing is supplied by Leica’s Twin Synchro Drive AF. The filter thread diameter is 67mm. The lens weighs 789g and measures 73 x 102mm. Just like the 14-24mm f/2.8, it’s a weatherproof all-metal lens. Priced at $5,495.
• 7Artisans 9mm f/5.6: Totally handbook full-frame lens with 132-degree viewing angle for Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF and L-mount cameras. The comparatively compact (463g; 80mm x 86mm) lens encompasses a slightly complicated design with 16 parts in 11 teams (together with 2 ASPH, 2 ED, 3 excessive refractive parts). The five-blade aperture is managed by a click-type aperture ring. The worth for this ultra-ultra-wide lens is $479.
• Pergear 5K 50MP Huge Angle Motion Digital camera: Motion digital camera with a 17.4mm equal lens that covers a 170-degree viewing angle. Because the identify suggests, the digital camera can shoot video at as much as 5K decision and stills at as much as 50MP. If you happen to like slow-motion footage, this digital camera affords modest 60 FPS capabilities. The picture is stabilized electronically. The digital camera can be geared up with two shows, distant management, WiFi module for file sharing through the app. For diving to a depth of as much as 30m, you should utilize the protecting case included within the bundle (together with different helpful equipment). Priced at a mere $80.
• Canon EOS M discontinued. Greater than 11 years since its mirrorless debut, Canon is closing the chapter on its EOS M system. Since 2018, Canon has been focusing totally on its present and extremely profitable RF system, basically abandoning the EOS M line within the meantime. Not many lenses or cameras have been made for the M mount, however the adapter made it attainable to profit from Canon’s very in depth EF lens portfolio.
• Peak Design Digital camera Dice V2: This modular system of digital camera cubes has been expanded by two sizes – xsmall and smedium. One other change from the unique cubes is the elevated ruggedness and water resistance. The dividers have somewhat extra padding, however extra importantly, there’s weatherproof tape on the outer seams and weatherproof zippers that can be utilized to seal the whole dice and defend gear from water. Costs begin at $50.

The Rumor Mill

Canon EOS R1 prototypes are within the wild

That is the headline of an article on Canon Rumors with the designation “CR3” (the designation for rumors with a excessive diploma of reliability). So the query just isn’t if the EOS R1 shall be introduced, however when. Proper now, in some distant nook of the wilderness, you may discover considered one of Canon’s core photographers testing the brand new flagship. I’ve little question will probably be a spectacular digital camera.

Canon has been excellent at plugging any holes by means of which info may leak to the general public, however listed below are a number of anticipated options. Canon has reportedly “impressively” improved the iris monitoring AF level choice, already current within the R3. Opposite to expectations, the patented Quad Pixel AF just isn’t anticipated to look on the R1. And what in regards to the decision? A big enhance over the R3 might be anticipated, however we’ll have to attend till Q1 2024 to search out out precisely how a lot.

Good Offers and New Gross sales

The Nikon Z8, a form of smaller model of the flagship Z9, is now accessible at a considerably higher value than earlier than. B&H has a Z8 Digital camera Commerce Up occasion, the place you may promote your ageing digital camera with interchangeable lens, get a Nikon trade-in bonus of $300, plus a further low cost on numerous different gadgets as much as $200. In whole, you will get a reduction of as much as $500 plus the worth of your Commerce-In. My advice is to get the package with the 24-120mm f/4 S, which is arguably the only option amongst Nikon’s midrange zooms.

As I reported above, Peak Design has introduced the second model of their Digital camera Cubes. If you happen to don’t want the brand new options just like the waterproof zippers, excellent news – model one is now accessible at a decreased value. The Digital camera Cubes aren’t simply meant for Peak Design backpacks – I take advantage of mine in all my baggage, together with mountaineering backpacks. Listed below are the gross sales:

Different Pages of Curiosity

Following the latest leap in pace of CFexpress playing cards, the extra widespread SD Categorical and microSD Categorical playing cards have additionally acquired a pace increase. The latest transfer to the PCIe Gen4 x1 lane interface permits, in principle, a doubling of pace. This enables for theoretical switch charges of as much as 1,969 megabytes per second (MB/s). Together with this alteration, the SD Affiliation additionally introduced 4 new SD Categorical pace courses. These ought to make it simpler for patrons to decide on the fitting card for them by guaranteeing minimal learn/write efficiency (150, 300, 450, and 600 MB/sec). It’s now as much as reminiscence card and digital camera producers to translate the theoretical pace enhance into apply. Particulars might be discovered right here.

What the annular photo voltaic eclipse noticed on October 14 appeared like from Earth might be learn on this article by Spencer. What the identical occasion appeared like from 1.5 million kilometers away from Earth – casting its shadow on the planet – might be seen on NASA’s web site.

Lastly, right here’s some inspiration from latest photograph contests. For lovers of the undersea world, the winners of the 2023 Ocean Photographer of the Yr are a delight. In the meantime, photographers with a scientist’s soul will benefit from the profitable photos from Nikon’s 2023 Small World Photomicrography Competitors.

Photograph Theme Problem, Week #20

Final week’s theme was window, and you may see the outcomes on this thread. Thanks to everybody in your submissions! This week’s theme is one thing you made, and you may submit your outcomes on this thread by October 27!

Week #19 Outcomes

Let’s check out a few the submissions for the window theme, beginning with a submission by a brand new member Anna Lucia:

It appears like a really good place to relaxation some time and get away from the world. I additionally preferred the slight trace of what was going down inside by means of the window.

We additionally received this from OnlyNorth.

That is such a inventive use of window glass and water. It’s not truly very simple to seize rain straight and really present the depth of it, and displaying it hitting glass and taking a shot by means of it made an amazing impact right here.

Thanks to everybody for submitting their pictures, and I hope to see extra subsequent week!