Although I feel more comfortable behind the camera’s viewfinder than in front of the lens, I recently made an exception. This was while shooting an episode of our upcoming online workshop with photographer Vladimir Cech Jr. In the photo below, I am playing a European Lynx (links links) and is technically acting as a live aid for setting the flash, motion sensor, and lens focus. I admit that the flexibility and beauty of the cat’s body, as well as the hunter’s expression, is something I need to work on. Come to think of it, maybe this should be my resolution for 2025.
Recent Announcements
- Yongnuo 23mm f/1.4 Pro: An AF lens available for Fuji X, Nikon Z, and Sony E mount APS-C cameras. This lens bridges the gap between the existing 11mm f/1.8 and 33mm f/1.4 (an upcoming 56mm lens will soon complete the lineup). The optical formulation includes 11 elements in 9 groups. The minimum focusing distance is 0.3 meters. The lens has a built-in 2.4GHz wireless module, which can be paired with the Yongnuo BR-L1 remote control to focus the lens remotely. Among the controls, the lens is equipped with an aperture ring and a function button. Price is $269.
- Godox RS60Bi and RS60R: A pair of relatively compact (303 grams/10.7 ounces) continuous lights designed for photography and video. The RS60Bi offers a color temperature of 2800-6500K (CRI 97) with an output of 17,400 lux. Its sibling, the RS60R, offers greater variability in color temperature settings in the range of 1800-10,000K (CRI 95) with a slightly less powerful output of 11,000 lux. The Godox Lite app allows you to adjust lighting settings and install firmware updates. The lights can be powered by their own batteries or an external power supply, and are supplied with a reflector and a mount. You can buy a variety of different light modifiers as accessories. Lighting costs itself $199 (RS60Bi) and $259 (RS60R).
- Godox iM20/iM22, iM30 And iA32: These flashes are of a completely different nature than the steady light above. They provide inexpensive, compact flashes for hot shoe-equipped cameras. The smallest, the iM20/iM22 pair, has five adjustable power levels and a rechargeable battery capable of up to 440 full-power flashes. The slightly larger iM30 offers more power (guide number of 15), better power scaling (1/64 to 1/1), and power from two AAA batteries that can provide up to 230 flashes on a single charge. The largest of the three differs primarily in the ability to tilt the flash head from -7° to 90° and the addition of an automatic (non-TTL) mode. Two AA batteries provide up to 490 flashes at full power. prices are $34 (iM20/iM22), $35 (iM30) and $50 (IA32).
- cinnamon app:This app turns your iPad or Mac into a professional cinema monitor. Highlights include image-based spot metering, which can show actual visual brightness values ​​relative to middle gray. Version v1.0 supports log profiles from Blackmagic Design, ARRI, Sony, Fujifilm, Canon, Nikon, Panasonic and RED. Other features include focus assist, zebras, composition guides, scope, LUT, image adjustments, color key preview, image transformation, customizable false colors and image overlays. The app is in beta testing right now, and you can Sign up For him too.
rumor mill
New Portrait and Street lenses likely to be announced
Two rumored lenses from China should be released soon by the companies Brightin Star and Viltrox. Brightin Star is expected to announce a full-frame 85mm f/1.8 lens as early as this week. Rumors say it will be an AF lens with an STM motor, aperture ring and high quality optical glass with Optoron coating from Hoya. The upcoming Viltrox 25mm f/1.7 (37mm full-frame equivalent) should be the next APS-C lens in their Air series. It will be compatible with Fuji
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Canon RF 100-500mm with internal zoom?
Vague discussions about this long-awaited telephoto zoom from Canon are turning into more concrete rumors. Initially, there was discussion about the possible use of a built-in teleconverter. Later, rumors emerged that the new lens would not have a maximum aperture of f/4, but only f/5.6 across the entire range. Well, now it seems that the maximum aperture at the long end will be “faster than f/7.1” and the lens length will remain constant when zooming. Perhaps at the upcoming CP+ in late February, we’ll learn more.
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Good deals and new sales
So, did you find what you wanted most under the Christmas tree? Maybe some things like inspiration, time for your hobbies, health and energy have to be found elsewhere (although in photography life we ​​try to help a little). But back to things that can be paid for with money. Below, I’ve picked out a few little things that won’t put too much of a strain on the holiday budget, but can still come in handy.
Memory card case (cheap and important for protecting your photos when you travel):
Leveling the bases (required when using the gimbal head on non-level ground, otherwise the horizon is tilted):
Plus, I saw a sale on my favorite BlackRapid Curve Breather Camera strap (was $130, now $100). Carrying a camera with a heavy telephoto lens on a traditional strap is a pain. Especially on a sweaty body, the strap will sometimes actively prevent you from getting the camera close to your eye. The advantage of BlackRapid straps is that the strap can be firmly affixed to the body and still allow the camera to slide freely near the eyes. I have tried it and it works.
Other pages of interest
Outside of Iceland’s tourist attractions, this country with a population density of 4 people per square kilometer can feel like you have the whole place to yourself. Even more so if you visit the small, uninhabited island of Eliday, south of the mainland. The only comfortable lodge on the island was built by puffin hunters in the mid-20th century (More history hereToday, it is puffin photographers who may find this paradise. See what it looks like in this video inside this beautiful lonely house,
This year, we have the opportunity to celebrate an important anniversary. Exactly one hundred years ago, a camera was born that would influence the photographic industry for many years to come. The Leica I, introduced in 1925, was the first mass-produced 35 mm film camera. The dimensions of the full-frame standard have remained virtually unchanged since then, and are likely to remain so for decades or even centuries to come. Even if your camera has a different size sensor (or film), the iconic 24mm x 36mm size is worthy of celebration. You can read more about it here leica rumors,
One reason people love watching sports is that when the competition is over, we can rank and appreciate the best athletes. In photography, where there are no complete and clear objective measures of ranking, it is more difficult to determine winners. However, it is possible to judge which device sold the most in a given year. Popular Japanese Websites map camera Provides such data from its store. And what were the three best-selling cameras of the year 2024 in map cameras? They were the Fujifilm X100VI, Fujifilm X-T50 and Sony a7C II. Among lenses, the Nikon 24-120mm f/4 S, Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III and Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II were the fastest. If you are wondering which one camera And lens Other locations taken, see previous links.
Photo Theme Challenge, Week #83
last week’s topic was Fruitand you can see the results in this threadThanks everyone for your presentations! This week’s topic is of metaland you can submit your results in this thread Until Saturday, January 11, 2024!
Week #82 Results
Let’s look at some of the shots we got for the “Fruit” theme, starting with this photo from RJBPhoto:
It’s an amazing bunch of bananas and shows something many of us rarely see: the origins of our food.
Next up, we have a photo of Steve D:
The mangosteens here create an interesting pattern that enhances the contrast between the green and purple. Nice work!
Finally, we have Mauro70’s photo:
I wondered if anyone would offer a still life on the table! And it’s done very well with pleasing lighting that emphasizes the well-arranged fruit.
Thank you to everyone for submitting your photos to the challenge, and we look forward to seeing more photos next week of metal Subject.
