A few weeks ago, I found myself that only true photographic can be described as nirvana. I stood on the edge of a high rock, completely surrounded by a breathtaking natural spectacle. In the brightness of the setting sun, the royal Andian Conders rose on and down on me, while Karkara darted through the sky. I did not know what to take before. I was overwhelmed. There are moments when photography is “just” fun. But this … it was pure photographic ecstasy. The kind of experience I cannot face even once a year. And how are you? Do photographic moments create your pulse race? I would love to hear about them in comments on this issue of photography news.
Recent announcements
- Peak Design Pro Tippai: So far, the only tippai (travel tripi) of the brand is getting three elder brothers – Pro Light, Pro and Pro Tall. Compared to the origin, they facilitate 4 leg sections (instead of 5), significantly higher load capacity is from 15.9 kg to 18.1kg (above 9.1kg), 162.5 cm to 197.4cm (vs. 152.4cm), and more than 2KG (compared to 1.7kg than 2KG (compared to maximum heights). The tripod head is fully designed, now offering fluid panning and 15 degree head adjustment, even withdrawn along the central column. Video shooters will be able to add an alternative tilt mod, which brings a telescopic handle and fluid tilt with a binoculars handle and fluid tilt. Another alternative accessory, pro leveling base, will allow you to mount a third-party head. Prices have been set on $ 800 (Pro Light), $ 900 (Pro) and $ 1000 (Pro long) with the expected availability of availability from October 2025.
- Om System Om -5 Mark II: Compared to its predecessor, the new model now achieves a necessary USB-C port, allowing both power delivery and high-speed file transfer. The camera also improves the sealing of its weather and is now IP53-rated. Near the shutter button, a new computational photography button provides a quick access to five useful mode: high-rage shot, live ND (4 stops), focus stacking, HDR and many exposer mode. Low-light shooter will appreciate that the autofocus system has obtained sky mode from a wires, while a night vision and hand Held Assist mode has also been added. The full HD video has now reached 120fps, and is now a front-facing red recording tally light. Available in black, silver and sand beige (new color) $ 1,200 (Currently available with the first generation model $ 900,
- Sigma 17-40 mm F/1.8 DC Art: In 2013, Sigma introduced an APS-C lens with very similar glasses-17-35 mm F/1.8DC HSM Art (reviewed) HereAt that time, it usually offered a complicated option for slow kit lenses, which often started at f/3.5. The new version combines 1 mm at a wide end, 5 mm at a long end and technological progress of 13 years. It has an internal zoom mechanism, and the minimum focus for sigma videographers promises breathing. The optical design consists of 17 elements in 11 groups, including 4 SLDs and 4 asphyrictive elements. The minimum focusing distance is 28 cm, with a maximum magnification of 1: 4.8 40 mm. The lens weighs at 535g – a full 275g lighter compared to its DSLR preceding – and uses 67 mm filters. It will be available for L, E and X Mount from July 10 in August with RF Mount. Pre-orders are open $ 919,
- Lika monopan 50: Laika (or, at least, with the name of Laika brand) the first black-and-white film has been released to mark the 100th anniversary of the camera, which has started all this-Laika I. This 35 mm film stands out with its high resolution power (up to 280 LP/mm), which is on the spectral sensitivity). Available for $ 10 per roll from 21 August. Similarly, the-under-edged Adox HR-50 film is no longer available easily, but if you can get a role then it sells a few dollars less.
rumor mill
Nikon Z8 is a major firmware update to receive: version 3.0
Most available on 1 July, this update should greatly expand your camera capabilities. Which new tricks will your Z8 be able to pull after installation?
From my perspective, the most exciting addition is the in-camera focus limit. This will allow you to accurately define the range within which the autofocus can work. We really mention this feature in an article 5 new features I would like to see NikonAnd here is this! You will be able to set the focus range in two ways-or by typing in as if you have a good understanding of the distance) or by focusing on the nearest point (using AF-On) and the focus on the focus on the focus (with the shutter button).
Another highlight is the maximum aperture live view feature. With this, you can force your lens to be widely open (say, f/1.2) until you press the shutter. Only then will it close your working aperture (eg F/8). The benefits are obvious: Your sensor gets the amount of maximum light for a bright visible visual image in low light, sharp and more precise autofocus, and easy manual focusing with focus pecking.
Talk of concentration – The subject detection is supported when using a manual focus lens. Custom Wide Area AF is also getting an upgrade, which offers expanded coverage to the edges of the viewfinder. And here is a small but useful touch: Now you will be able to assign a custom button for a custom button 400% magnification (zoom on/off).
Focus shift capabilities are also getting a major boost. Now you will be able to connect it with both pixel shift and auto exposure bracketing. For landscape, product and macro shooters, a combination of focus shift and pixel shift can be particularly interesting.
There are also new flexible colored pictures control. Nikon already offers a wide range of picture control presets, but soon you will be able to make your own in NX studio and can load them directly through the memory card. This will work for both photos and videos, allowing hybrid creators to maintain a unique, consistent form in all their files.
With this update, there are some further improvements in the Z8, but they are easily the most exciting. Hopefully, some of them will soon make their way up to Z9.
Through Nikon Europe YouTube channel
Venus Optics Lava 12 mm F/2.8 is expected to announce next week
The company made its autofocus debut with lava 10 mm F/2.8 zero-D, which was introduced a year ago. Of course, autofocus is not absolutely important for this wide lens. However, it appears that Venus Optics has gained confidence about focusing his focus and is establishing 2 mm on long adventure. In early 25 June, we can see Laowa 12 mm F/2.8 FFII C&D Dreamer Lens. According to rumors, it will only provide autofocus for Nikon Z and Sony E Mount, offering manual focus for Canon RF and L-Mount System.
Through Photo rumors
Good deals and new sales
It has already been a few days since the Spencer has a wide roundup together. Book Expo Special Best Deals of B&HSo if you are planning to take some new photo gears, I would definitely advise to start there. Most of the prices listed in that article will be valid only by the end of June 22, so you need to work quickly.
The discount on some products will last for a while till 23 June. It includes computers and accessories, for example. What is worth noting here?
Computer
Mac
- Apple 16 ″ MacBook Pro, M4 Pro, Silver ($ 3,100, now $ 2,700)
- Apple 15 ″ MacBook Air, M3, Midnight ($ 1,300, now $ 900)
- Apple 14 ″ MacBook Pro, M4 Pro, Space Black ($ 2,800, now $ 2,400)
- Apple 14 ″ MacBook Pro, M3 Pro, Space Black ($ 2,000, now $ 1,500)
- Apple Mac Studio with M4 Max ($ 2,200, now $ 2,000)
- Apple Mac Mini with M4 Pro ($ 1,600, now $ 1,450)
Stretch
- HP 16 ″ ZBook Studio G11 Mobile Workstation ($ 4,790, now $ 3,000)
- HP 16 ″ ZBook Studio G11 Mobile Workstation ($ 3,510, now $ 2,300)
- HP 14 ″ ZBook Ultra G1A Mobile Workstation ($ 3,500, now $ 3,200)
- Lenovo 14 2 Thinkpad X 1 Carbon Jean 11 ($ 2,330, now $ 1,800)
- Lenovo 16 ″ Thinkpad T16 General 3 ($ 2,520, now $ 2,100)
Just a quick reminder-China items, due to the tariff increase on the goods made in the world, the US-based prices for several Nikon lenses start from June 23. (We have previously listed the expected price hike Here.) Which means that the regular price you are seeing today can actually be a very good deal in that context.
Other pages of interest
These days, it is common to see photos to portray the appearance of different animal species. But for hundreds of years, naturalists relied on the skills and talent of painters and painters instead. In fact, the ability to create excellent field drawings was once part of the reputation of a good monotheist. Do high quality pictures still beat good photos for this purpose? I believe they can. Best bird guide, such as Birds of Europe The illustrated evidence of Killian Mulryni and Dan Zetstrom is a clear proof of this. And how did the old masters take over similar assignments in the 17th century? You can see for yourself in the exhibition Little Beasts: Art, Wonder, and the Natural WorldWashington is running on 2 November at the National Gallery of Art in DC.
In about 400 years since those 17th century assignments, a lot has changed. For one, the number of animal species known for science has increased dramatically – and naturally, all of them need to be photographed. The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, the organization behind the Little Beasts exhibition, set an ambitious target for the following year: Digitize 200,000 insect pollination samples in a yearA custom conveyance system is expected to make this task possible. To keep in that perspective, it would have taken the old masters to complete the same throughout their life, even assuming that they can maintain the speed of painting ten samples a day.
Established in 2018, Earth Photo is a program that still works with the creators of both and moving images to highlight issues affecting climate and life on our planet. Among the over 1500 presented works, a jury of experts from the fields of photography, film, geography and environmental science selected the Earth Photo 2025 finalist: 195 photos and 8 videos by 40 photographers and filmmakers around the world. You can see winning entries Earth photo Website.
Photo Theme Challenge, Week #108
Last week was the theme TriangleAnd you can see the result In this threadThank you everyone for your submission! This week is the theme of FogAnd you can present your results In this thread Saturday, June 28, till 2025!
Week #107 results
Let us see some shots received for the theme “triangle”, which start with a photo from the new forum member Stea:
Triangle theme, take a very good on macro style!
Photo of prg lagarde:
It is interesting how the lines grow from the bottom and eventually cover the triangles.
And Robert’s photo:
In this case, the calm geometric nature of the architecture style brings out triangular shapes!
Thanks to everyone for submitting your photos in the challenge, and we hope to look more in the next week Fog Subject.
