Here in the Czech Republic, across the Atlantic, I could almost smell the enticing aroma of Thanksgiving turkeys this week. To give this weekly news a little multicultural twist, I took the photo below of a different food being roasted in Ecuador – can you guess what she was cooking? From a photographic perspective, you may be interested to know that I took this photo with the new Tamron 50-400mm lens, a review of which you will be able to read soon here on Photography Life.
Recent Announcements
- dji mic mini:Versatile omnidirectional wireless microphone dji mic 2 Just got a “mini” brother. It costs less than half and weighs almost a third (10 grams), but offers more than double the operating time (up to 48 hours), incredible transmission distance (up to 400 meters), and two levels of ambient noise cancellation. Is. It also has a direct connection to DJI cameras like the Osmo. Mic mini and receiver set price is $89An “Interview” combo, which includes an additional microphone and a charging case with built-in battery costs $169,
- Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD for Canon RF Mount:With this wide-angle APS-C zoom, Tamron is cautiously entering the previously uncharted waters of the Canon RF mount. The release date is scheduled for December 12, 2024. The lens is not new at all. It premiered in June 2021 Sony E-mount and even after two years Fuji Users can install it on their cameras. For both mounts, the lens is currently available for $699.
- radiant photo 2: The second generation photo editor is primarily for users who consider photo editing a necessary evil. AI algorithms analyze your photo and let the app do all the editing with a single click. If you don’t like the result, you can manually change it to your liking. However, AI is used in a non-generative manner and is only used to enhance the existing content of your photo. The app can be purchased as a standalone, plug-in (for Photoshop, Lightroom and PaintShop Pro), mobile, or as a bundle, starting at $129.
rumor factory
Canon works on mid-range telephoto lens
I’ve been very impressed with recent Canon gear like the EOS R6 Mark II and the EOS R5 Mark II. But when it comes to the telephoto lens, there are a few shortcomings in the lineup. Photographers will either need to dig deep into their pockets for one of Canon’s famous exotic lenses, or settle for an aperture of f/7.1 on a 500mm lens (at best).
A new patent application (2024-163673) shows that Canon is well aware of this and, even better, may be working on a solution. So, what lenses might we see in Canon’s lineup in the future? The patent covers the following models: 400mm f/4.0, 500mm f/5.6, 600mm f/5.6, 600mm f/6.3 and 800mm f/6.3. Do these specifications sound familiar? They definitely seem inspired by some Nikon lenses to me. And that’s no bad thing considering Nikon’s extensive mirrorless telephoto options.
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Medium format “compact” from Fuji coming in Q1 2025
Fujifilm makes cameras that often go against the mainstream, abandoning full-frame altogether and instead going with a combination of APS-C and medium format. As noted, Fuji’s medium format sensors are so-called “cropped medium format”, with a sensor size of 43.8 x 32.9 mm (crop factor 0.79 relative to full frame).
Given this sensor size, it is still possible to make a relatively compact medium format camera – even more so if it has a fixed lens. The Fuji rumor site recently posted an article claiming: “The fixed-lens Fujifilm GFX camera will arrive later this Japanese fiscal year.”
By the way, you can already buy the fixed-lens, 150-megapixel medium format camera right now. it is called Step One XC 23 or XC 40 (depending on your choice of lens), and it will cost you $62,490. Here’s hoping that if this new Fuji exists, it’ll be a lot cheaper than that!
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Good deals and new sales
The biggest sales event of the year, Black Friday, brings with it a flood of discounts. For a detailed list of the most interesting deals, check out our article Best Black Friday Sales for PhotographersAnd while Black Friday prices have slowly returned to normal levels for some items, others remain pleasantly low due to Cyber MondayBelow, let’s take a look at the most interesting ones – at least from my perspective.
nikon lens
- Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S Was $627, now $427
- Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Was $2,697, now $2,197
- Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S Was $847, now $597
- Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S Was $1,347, now $1,047
- Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Was $2,497, now $1,997
- Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S Was $2,097, now $1,797
- Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S Was $4,797, now $3,997
nikon cameras
canon lens
- Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L USM Was $2,899, now $2,599
- Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Was $2,399, now $2,099
- Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM Was $3,099, now $2,799
- Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM Was $2,399, now $2,099
canon cameras
- Canon EOS R3 Was $4,999, now $4,499
- Canon EOS R5 Was $3,399, now $2,799
- Canon EOS R6 Mark II Was $2,499, now $1,999
- Canon EOS R7 Was $1,499, now $1,299
tripod (all selected models are made of carbon fiber)
- Gitzo GT4543LS Systematic Series 4 Was $1,280, now $1,000
- Gitzo GT3543LS Systematic Series 3 Was $1,172, now $940
- Gitzo GT2543L Mountaineer Series 2 Was $1,273, now $973
- Manfrotto MT055CXPRO4 Was $600, now $350
- Manfrotto MT190CXPRO3 Was $475, now $275
- Leofoto LN-404C and DC-404C Center Column Kit Was $700, now $560
- Leofoto LS-364CX Was $329, now $263
- Peak Design Travel tripod Was $600, now $480
Other pages of interest
Tamron has released a Firmware update for its 70-180mm f/2.8 lens, which allows an impressive 120 fps when used with the Sony A9 III. It’s certainly a welcome adjustment to the super capabilities of Sony’s fastest camera. However, it is still a step away from perfection. The Tamron (like the Sigma) only achieves this speed in AF-S, DMF or MF focusing modes. Interestingly, the Nikon Z9, which is capable of similar frame rates (unfortunately only in JPEG Small), has no limitations in this regard, even with third-party lenses.
Let’s delve into the world of photo competitions. ColorPro Awards Photography ContestOrganized by display company Viewsonic, its fifth edition has brought together some fascinating images. This year’s theme was “Momentum” and photographers from over 100 countries submitted over 10,000 images. The winner of this year’s competition is a stunning underwater photo wormhole By Benjamin Yavar from Chile. The image shows a free diver being swallowed by the gaping “mother” of a swirling school of fish.
I was very interested in this video Production process of Sigma’s 70-200mm f/2.8 lensIt is amazing to see how much human skill is still required to produce precise and complex instruments such as today’s modern lenses.
Finally, (not only) Leitz, the German manufacturer of Leica cameras, has achieved record profits this year. No surprise, their cameras and lenses aren’t exactly cheap, yet they sell like hotcakes. But what I want to say today is recent Leitz Photographica AuctionWhere the rarest piece, the Leica M prototype, sold for an astonishing €2,040,000. Is it exciting or disappointing that cameras are selling at this price? I would rather see new records for photograph sales, but at least there is some interest in the history of photography.
Photo Theme Challenge, Week #78
last week’s topic was Purpleand you can see the results in this threadThanks everyone for your presentations! This week’s topic is Emptinessand you can submit your results in this thread Until Saturday, December 7, 2024!
week #77 results
Let’s check out some shots we got for the “Purple” theme. Each of the three photos here has a different color scheme, starting with mauro70’s photo:
Mauro70’s photo shows a deep purple color that is made even more vibrant by the inclusion of the complementary color green.
Next, let’s look at Bhoward’s photo:
Instead of complementary colors here, we have analogous blues in the Orion Nebula that give the purple hues a more subtle and gentle look.
Finally, we got Andrewgusev’s shot:
Yet a new color scheme, with a triad of yellow and purple, with a hint of blue in the art in the columns.
Thank you to everyone for submitting your photos to the challenge, and we look forward to seeing more photos next week Emptiness Subject.
