It is Sunday, 6:40 am, and I have been staring on the surface of a fishponds for more than two hours now, trying to take a picture of Europe’s biggest eagle-white tail eagle. I am cold from the knees, standing in mud. Smell of silt in the air. I keep myself warm with the idea that a wave of tropical heat is considered for Europe. Somewhere, a cuckoo says. A green wooden wooden bus flew from behind me, and now I have been listening to the wild boar for hours that there is a sighting all around in the sight. However, my nearest creatures are hungry female mosquitoes. And eagle? nowhere to be seen. For hours, I am experiencing the real essence of wildlife photography.
Recent announcements
- Venus Optics Lava 12 mm F/2.8 Light Zero-D: An ultra-wide autofocus lens offers 122 ° viewing area with minimal deformation. Its 5-blade diaphragm makes 10-point sunstar. Funny, the lens is also available in the 14-blade version, but only with manual focus. Despite its ultra-wide 12 mm focal length, this standard accepts 72 mm filter. Although optical design contains considerable glass (16 elements in 9 groups), the lens weighs only 377g. A close focus of 0.14 m opens creative opportunities for the wide-angle close-up. It is available with autofocus for Nikon Z and Sony E Mount, while Canon RF and L-Mount versions are only manual focus. Retails for AF version $ 699,
- Thypoch Simra 21mm F/1.4 ASPH: Symera lineup is designed for fifth and wide, lens, mainly with an M-mount full-love leika cameras. Optical construction contains 13 elements in 11 groups, and unlike the standard leica rangefinder lens, it is surprisingly closed from 0.23m. A touching resistance point tells you when you have reached the 0.7m range of rangefinder. The de-clicious aperture ring controls a 14-blade diaphragm, which will provide the manufacturer’s promise “beautifully round, Swapnil Bokeh”. The weight of the lens is 428g and is available in silver or black color $ 999,
- Pergear CFEXPRESS 4.0 Type B Memory Card: CFEXPRESS cards used to be seriously expensive, but prices are slowly falling as the format becomes more widespread. Pergear has introduced 512GB and 1TB options at a very reasonable price: $ 127 and $ 212, respectively. Although it is difficult to predict real -world performance, which is fully based on manufacturer glasses, for records, the card is rated for 3500MB/s reid and 3400MB/s right speed.
- Think tank photo backlight long lens backpack: A backpack designed for users of super-talephoto lens, especially a backpack, such as 600 mm F/4 or even 800 mm F/5.6-That it can still fit with a camera attachment. Its height for that generous internal location is its height: on 62.9 cm (24.7 in), you will depend on the goodwill of the airport staff, when traveling by air. A large, well organized front pocket offers 7 liters of storage, including a room up to 13 “laptops. The rear panel has two huge accessory pockets. The backpack is water-resistant to a extent, and for heavy rains, it comes with a real Tree Camo Rain cover. $ 276,
rumor mill
Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 DI III VXD G2 should be released soon
Nikon and Sony Shooters have a new tamon lens that, at least if recent rumors are to be believed. The Tamron provides more focal lengths than the first 17–28 mm f/2.8 (and Nikon Z version) of the Tamron 16–30mm f/2.8 g2. It is expected to weigh a thread feature of relatively small 67 mm and weigh 450 grams (0.99 pounds), it is placed as one of the light ultra-wide F/2.8 zoms available available. The US price is not yet known. In Europe, it is expected to land under VAT under € 1,000.
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Sony A7V rumors glasses
It has been more than half a year since Sony registered a new camera in China. The camera now appears to be the fifth generation Soni A7. Although this information seems quite reliable, the specs are still strongly in the category of rumors. What is whisper here …
It is said that the camera is said to have a 44MP non-stacked sensor capable of shooting up to 20 FPS. For reference, the current A7 IV provides 33MP and 10 FPS. The current flagship of body size and rear screen resolution Sony should be similar to Sony A1 II. Other upgrades allegedly include a better EVF and better heat management than the A7 IV. Possible announcement time limit as soon as possible? Some time in this summer.
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Rumors flying about a new DJI drone
Another rumor this week worries DJI Mini 5 Pro, the next drone that is expected to release DJI. The Mini 5 Pro should continue the tendency of a sub -250 grams of drone (freeing it from several flight rules), while still receiving respectable image quality. Rumors suggest a large battery and a range of 25 km, preventing lidar and advanced obstruction. Even whispering that it can have a 1-inch type of camera sensor, which would be extraordinary if the weight is actually less than 250 grams. It is expected to be released on August 7.
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Good deals and new sales
The largest B&H Bild Expo deals may end, but it is still possible to find some great values this week. Here are some who caught my eye:
- Lenovo 16 OD Idea Slim 5 Laptop ($ 790, now $ 430)
- Apple 13 ″ MacBook Air M4 ($ 1000, now $ 850)
- Apple 14 ″ MacBook Pro M4 ($ 1600, now $ 1450)
- 98% DCI-P3 coverage Benq 31.5 ″ 4K IPS Monitor ($ 1300, now $ 1200)
- Manfrotto MT055XPro3 Tipi ($ 310, now $ 230)
- Peak Design Aluminum Travel Tippai ($ 400, now $ 360)
- Peak Design Carbon Fiber Travel Tippai ($ 600, now $ 540)
- Gopro Hero12 Black ($ 370, now $ 280)
- DJI Osmo 6 smartphone zimbal ($ 140, now $ 110)
- Calibrite Colorchecker Passport 2 ($ 120, now $ 90)
In addition, Amazon’s Prime Day is coming soon, and with it, a lot of sales. It is not limited to Amazon – B&H, Adorama, and others always try to advance each other, and over the years, we have often seen lower prices than Black Friday. This program runs from July 8-11, and we will try to bring you the best deals as we find them.
Finally, most Sony products are expected to increase the price hike starting from June 30 tomorrow. This includes almost every Sony Mirrorless camera and lens, with prices grow from $ 30 to 700 depending on the product (usually an increase of about 5–15% in the board). If you were about to buy something from Sony, just take it as a head. Today it can be the last time to do it at current prices.
Other pages of interest
You got a chance to read our Interview with Vladimir čech Junior. But Photography life Back in October 2022. Earlier this year, we published an online workshop for our gold members, where Vladimir demonstrated his process to set the camera trap and put a picture of tigers in Sumatra. This week, you can see the pictures of Vladimir of Sumatra tigers and other animals from this tropical island. His interview on petapixelFor comparison, see Sumatran Tiger’s Steve Winter’s pictureWhich was taken with a very big budget.
Welcome Photography Award 2025 There is a generosity -funded photo competition, aimed at celebrating the world of health, science and human experience through visual story stories. In each of the three categories, the winner will take a home of £ 10,000, while the top 25 entrances will receive each £ 1,000. The cash prizes will not doubt that the winners will be happy, while the rest of us will be fascinated by their images.
I came in a beautiful article this week The difference is creative intentionsIn this, photographer Darlin Almeeda explains the difference between forming the document, and she helps to demonstrate why some photos work better than others even with the same subject. I think anyone who enjoys reading about the creative process in photography – or perhaps who struggles with it – will be inspired there.
Photo Theme Challenge, Week #109
Last week was the theme FogAnd you can see the result In this threadThank you everyone for your submission! This week is the theme of Dramatic shadeAnd you can present your results In this thread Saturday, July 5, 2025!
Week #108 results
Let us see some shots received for the theme “Fog”, which starts with the photo of Tom Pazol:
Dark and Moody Fog gives this scene a peaceful atmosphere with some hidden surprise!
Stea photo:
Here, the fog is a bit more excited, but gives the landscape the right amount of secret.
Finally, the picture of Mount Wellington’s Dave in Tasmania:
The fog complements the strong color scheme very well and combines rough rocks with thick sky.
Thanks to everyone for submitting your photos in the challenge, and we hope to look more in the next week Dramatic shade Subject.
