From time to time, it is good to get out of your comfort field and try to do something in photography, about which you do not know almost anything. Not only can you learn something new, but you can enjoy it a lot! I recently got a chance to shoot some BIFs. Typically, it stands for “bird in flight”, but in this case, “B” was a beetle. A bird or a beetle – what is the difference, right? From the perspective of a photography, not more, really.
In a few weeks, however, I am taking some completely different photos. I have already started brushing to use a grigri, jummer and daisy chain. If you know what they are, then the kind of animals you are to capture at this time can be guessed. I wish you a summer full of exciting discoveries, whether it is in your backyard or far away. And perhaps one of the following new releases in the world of photography will help you reach there.
Recent announcements
- Meike 35 mm f/1.8 Pro Full Frame Auto Focus Stm: Nikon Z, Lika L, and also Sangat with (starting from 16 August) Soni e Mount. At 400 grams, it is slightly heavier than Nikon’s counterpart, but at $ 379, its price is less than half. Facilities include an aperture ring, focus mode switch and USB-C port for firmware updates. The manufacturer claims that minimum focus breathing. The lens is weather-sea. Filter thread: 58 mm.
- Lomography Joseph Petzwal Focus-era-wagned bokeh control art lens series: A series of five manual full-frame lenses with a very specific rotating bokeh, whose design returns to 1840. Sony E, Canon RF and Nikon Jade Mounts compatible. Keeping the video in mind, they facilitate a similar gear position and follow-up-focus compatibility. A dedicated Stopless Bokeh control ring adjusts the heavenly intensity, in which the Bokeh character is connected to focus at distance for smooth transitions. Currently available: 35 mm F/2, 55 mm F/1.7, and 80.5 mm F/1.9. A 27 mm F/2 and 135 mm F/2.8 will follow. Price $ 499 each or $ 1,272 for a bundle of three.
- Godox IT20 and Godox IT22: Two ultra-compact budget flash designed for Sony, Nikon, Fuji, OM system, Panasonic and Canon cameras. Almost different from their size and slight difference in flash-to-lens axis distance. Both provide TTL and manual power control with 6 output levels (1/32 to 1/1). A built-in USB-C rechargeable battery shines 700 full-power over the recycle time of 1.5-second. Each flash comes bundle with two magnetic colors filters and a defuse; An extra Filter and modifier set Is available separately. Both are identified at the price $ 45,
rumor mill
Insta360 will soon launch its antagrace drone
Last week, rumors revealed that DJI was planning to attack the area of Insta 360 by releasing a competition 360 degree camera. Now, it seems that the Insta 360 is ready to strike back by entering the domestic field of DJI. According to the initial leak, the Insta360 is working on a drone called antigravity, which can, of course, shoot in a full 360 degrees. This should be possible through a accessory, called the Insta 360 region, a growing system designed to attach a 360-degree camera directly into the drone.
Through Photo rumors
Canon is ready to expand its collection of VCM Prime Lens
So far, Canon has introduced four lenses that share a similar size, maximum aperture of F/1.4, a voice coil motor (VCM), no optical image stabilization and a manual aperture ring. Lenses of 20 mm, 24 mm, 35 mm and 50 mm focal length were all designed with a strong attention on video use. Very soon, this quartet is expected to grow with a new member – a canon RF 85 mm F/1.4 L VCM.
Through Canon rumors
Sigma patent for astrophotography lovers
If this 15 mm f/1.2 patent ever makes it from drawing board to production, it can be a dream true for night sky photographers. An ultra-wide 15 mm lens with a maximum aperture of F/1.2 will act like a true magnet for photons from almost any direction. Surprisingly, its dimensions will not be massive according to the patent, measuring 16.3 cm (about 6.4 in) in length. And it will be a rectifilinier lens, which will make it far more versatile than its highly special Fishi brother -in -law.
Through Sony alpha rumors
Good deals and new sales
It seems that the peak design is making room for its new tipi trio by offering 10% for its new tipi trio. Carbon fiber trip tripiWhich is now available for $ 540 ($ 600).
If you are looking for a multid hiking pack that also adjusts your photography gear, Lowepro photo BP 55L AW III ($ 660, now $ 400) May be noticeable given today’s discount. It looks like a classic trekking backpack, but it is designed keeping in mind the photographers. This gearup comes with Pro XL camera insert, which can catch a camera with an attached 70–200 mm F/2.8 lens.
Ruggard Alpine 600 Lens Backpack A comfortable camera fits with a mounted 600 mm or 800 mm telephoto lens, as well as fits with accessories, a tripod, snacks, a water bottle and a light jacket, when it becomes chili. If all of you need a day in the area, it may be right for you $ 120 pack ($ 170).
Mindshift has a reputation to create comfortable, well -designed camera backpacks and to judge by five star reviews, Gear Backlight 36L Backpack ($ 300, now $ 250) There is no exception. If your kit contains a camera and 4 to 6 lenses, and you prefer woodland green, it can be a pack for you.
Other pages of interest
A big congratulations to Nicolas Hayes, a member of the photography life team for his success at this year’s Mangrove Photography Awards! Nicholas took the top prize in the young photographer of the year category with his photo of crocodiles under Milky Way. The same picture in the category of other animals was highly praised, and a second picture of Nicolas was highly praised in the category of birds. A very effective look from a very efficient photographer! You can see Nicolas images, and all winning photos Mangrove photography award website,
The Chairman of the Czech Petra Pavel is normally an emotional fan of motorcycles and motorcycles. A lot for the “delight” of his security team, he sometimes rides his BMW F900GS in official programs, and before last year, he participated in one of the world’s most difficult rallies, Dakar 2024. Not as a rider, but as a photographer. His Pictures from Saudi Arabia Even was displayed in the National Technical Museum in Prague. Last week, He was seen againThis time around the broco circuit during the Moto Grand Prix. Surprisingly, with which camera do the President of Czech shoot? see for yourself.
Petra Horakek is one of the most efficient astronomers outside there. His images are painted as an astronomy picture of an impressive day NASA 49 times, in addition to receiving several other awards. If you have ever thought that patience and perseverance were mainly reserved symptoms for wildlife photographers, it may be time to reconsider. Astrophotographer play patience game in a completely different league, as you will see in the article “Twelve year old kappa cytams“The cuppa signids revolution the journey to Horlake to capture a unique image of the meteor shower. Horlake also shares technical details behind the shot, so if the night sky is your playground, prepare to be inspired.
A small island on the eastern edge of Caribbean is the world’s smallest snake, the home of Barbados Threadsanek (Tetrachelostoma carlaBlind, spaghetti-thin, no longer more than ten centimeters, and weighs about half gram, it is a creature that is almost impossible to find, especially given that only 2% of the original forest of Barbados lives. But after twenty years after its discovery and seventeen years after its official scientific details, a campaign led by Justin Springer has succeeded: Barbados Threadsanek (still) is present, and now you can see Photos of this seriously endangered species here,
Photo Theme Challenge, Week #113
Last week was the theme TreeAnd you can see the result In this threadThank you everyone for your submission! This week is the theme of RainAnd you can present your results In this thread Saturday, August 2, 2025!
Week #112 Results
Let us see some shots received for the theme “trees”, which start with Danny’s photo:
Separating trees from its surroundings is surprisingly difficult and actually shows the shape of a tree, and I think this photo does it very well.
Andrewgusew’s photo:
Andrew gives us a close view of trees through one of his sequences, focused on their fractal branch structure. Very good perspective!
Finally, photo of moaro70:
Now we find a more zoom-out look in a peaceful scenario showing a beautiful “colony” of trees. Good!
Thanks to everyone for submitting your photos in the challenge, and we hope to look more in the next week Rain Subject.
