At the end of this month, my plan was to test two different lentil cameras in a climbing event. However, an old and intelligent climber says: “Never attach two leaks into an exploitation!” Therefore, I decided to test one of the cameras on less courageous – although no less interesting – the event. Here, the worst can be that I can fall into deep soil on the edge of a pond with leka Q3. I was ready to take the risk, so now I can present the first picture from a series I am planning. You will soon listen to my first impression of this camera, but for now, last week move towards news.
Recent announcements
- Insta360 antigravity a1: Out of several slogans in the officer Promo videoThis caught my ear: “You are not piloting your drone, you are flying.” This feeling comes from a view of 360 degrees from dual cameras, combined with “vision goggles” that allows you to turn your head on. Navigation is controlled in an innovative way, by bending the entire grip controller. Why do you want a 360-degree camera on the drone? Beyond the classic 360 tricks, like a small planet of small prince-style, you get the ability to choose any angle of viewing in post-production. An official launch is planned for January 2026. The price has not been announced yet.
- Meike af 24mm f/1.4 mix: A full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z, Sony E, and El Mount. The optical design of this 556g lens has 15 elements in 12 groups. Sony’s counterpart is even more concentrated (0.24m vs. 0.28m), accepts a small 67 mm filter, and weighs underweight on 445g. A similar sigma lens is still slightly slightly lighter. However, the biggest difference is the value: $ 589 for Meike. Comparatively, the version of Sony currently sells in $ 1,498, and Sigma’s L-Mount is in $ 879.
- Yashika City 300:: A very compact point-and-shoot camera (183 grams) that runs at the power of 100 and city 200 models of the city, but promises to greatly improve the image quality. It is supported by some major upgrades: a 50MP sensor (above 13MP), in-body image stabilization, raw shooting, and 24 mm equivalent f/1.8 autofocus lens (first just a certain-focus zoom). The sensor size is a small 1/1.56 (type (4.2x crop factor). The price is HK $ 3,280 (about $ 420).
rumor mill
Bokeh king and travel king
With an expected announcement in August or late September, the two rumors are the royal position of the Sigma Lens. So, which lens are we talking about? “Bokeh King” can be a sigma 135 mm f/1.4, while “Travel King” can be a 20–200 mm zoom.
In both cases, Sigma must have been breaking the new land. The only portrait lens was heavy, heavy and manual focus Mitakon Speedmaster 135 mm f/1.4 to offer similar glasses as Sigma 135 mm f/1.4. In the currently produced lenses, the nearest contenders Nikon are 135 mm f/1.8S Plana and Sony FE 135 mm F/1.8 grams.
On the other hand, Sigma can appeal to 20–200 mm, a comprehensive audience. At 20 mm you are already enough for most of the scenarios, while the 200 mm reaches beyond the vast majority of the standard zoom. The closest similarities can be Sony Fe 20-70mm F/4G or Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F/3.5-5.6, but both lenses are well finished before the 200 mm mark. A zoom it will not be especially sharp, but exact glasses remain to be seen.
Through Sony alpha rumors
Hasselblad x2D II announcement set for 26 August
This medium format camera has been talked about for some time. As often happens, there is a lot of uproar and stir behind the curtain before the official launch, and some vendors are so excited that they cannot place the secrets under the wraps. This time, the leak came from the Slovak retailer photovidoshop. Surprisingly the camera was not only about, but was expected to be launched with the lens: a Haseld XCD 35–100 mm f/2.8–4 (about 28–80 mm full-frame equivalent). The retailer quickly pulled the listing, but once the arrow leaves the bow, it is gone.
Through Photo rumors
Nikon rumored to release Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S version II
A 24-70 mm f/2.8 ii: only one of the lenses No Spencer’s article mentions Which lens Nikon Jade still needsAnd this is rumored to be declared at the end of this month! Perhaps something is poetic about that, impossibility to predict future. However, it is also noteworthy that Nikon may change its existing Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S so quickly, even though it is widely considered a very strong lens. Can a new version be right? Perhaps make it small and lighter, or make it an internal zoom? Perhaps adding PZ or other video features? Or perhaps it will not be a traditional 24–70 mm f/2.8 and may be a separate focal length or aperture. The answer remains to be seen, but according to rumors, you may need to wait less than two weeks for the answer.
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Good deals and new sales
B&H photo is currently running a big Summer trade-in Sales, this time focusing on Sony Gear. If you want to upgrade your current devices, you can trade it in B&H, not only to get the value of your equipment, but also get up to $ 1,500 in additional credit ($ 1,000 bonus + up to $ 1,000 bonus + up to $ 500) for the purchase of selected Sony cameras and lens. Here is the gear applied:
Camera
- Soni ZV-E1 ($ 2,398, now $ 2,098)
- Sony A7CR ($ 3,198 was now $ 2,898)
- Sony FX 6 ($ 6,498, now $ 5,798)
- Sony A7 C II ($ 2,398, now $ 2,198)
- Sony A9 III ($ 6,398 was now $ 5,898)
- Sony A1 ($ 5,898, now $ 5,398)
- Sony A7RV ($ 4,198, now $ 3,198)
- Sony A7S III ($ 3,798, now $ 3,498)
- Sony FX 3A ($ 4,098 was now $ 3,798)
- Sony A7 IV ($ 2,698, now $ 2,398)
Lens
- Sony Fe 24-70mm F/2.8 GM II ($ 2,448, now $ 2,148)
- Sony Fe 16-35 mm f/2.8 gm II ($ 2,498, now $ 2,198)
- Sony Fe 70-200mm F/2.8 GM Oss II ($ 2,998, now $ 2,698)
- Sony Fe 300 mm F/2.8 GM Oss ($ 6,498, now $ 6,198)
bundle
And if you are not a Sony shooter, then Today ongoing deal area Tipi, backpack, and more savings on more.
Other pages of interest
DJI is probably best known for its drone and action cameras, so it is no surprise that many people were surprised when it enters the production of robotic vacuum cleaner! You will not get a listed vacuum on the official website of DJI yet, but you can see Romeo in action In this videoIf you have become nervous about flying your drone out by tightening the rules and heavy fines, vacuuming can be a safe and undeniably useful option, although less productive for photography (probably).
The history of the Pirelli calendar went back in the early 1960s. The beginning of a general campaigner item has since become a piece of a reputed collector and a reputed photographic commission. Over the years, Pirelli has listed some of the biggest names in photography- Richard Avedon, Annie Libovitz, Steve McCrary and Helmut Newton, just a few names. The 52nd edition for 2026 will be handed over to the Norwegian photographer Sølve sundsbøOne Article in el money A rear view shows on how such a calendar is made. As a fun fact, the Czech Supermodel Eva Herzigova had already appeared in the Pirelli calendar thirty years ago and would return this year, depicted as a submerged water -up water nymph in a huge aquarium.
Before you dive into our own inspiration pool with this week’s photo theme challenge, I recommend taking a look at the winning images from AAP. Black and White Photography AwardsThe best balance between the form and content, and thus the most votes from the jury, Dutch photographer moved to the dream picture ‘balance’ by Astrid Verhof. 25 prize winning works are very widespread, from landscape and wildlife to traditional picture photography.
Photo Theme Challenge, Week #115
Last week was the theme CloudsAnd you can see the result In this threadThank you everyone for your submission! This week is the theme of Leading linesAnd you can present your results In this thread Saturday, August 23, 2054!
Week #115 results
For the theme “Cloud”, I knew that we would find a lot of landscapes, and I was not disappointed. Let’s check out some of them, start with a picture of Laghi Di Bellavista in Italian Western Alps:
Although the view of the mountain and reflection here has a lot of visual effects, alcoholic clouds well complete the sharpness of the rocky edge.
Next, we have Rjbfoto’s Lofoten Island photo:
Here, the silhouette of the island takes a supporting role for amazing cloud formation on top. I also like the opposite between the nebulus feeling in the left corner and distance.
Finally, we have also found one of new members RMCASA, Lofoten!
The picture of RMCASA is very strong and vibrant in the foreground, clearly with the formation of rocks intentionally. And the sea splash gives way to a very large splash of the cloud in the sky that complements the small wave. very nice photo!
Thanks to everyone for submitting your photos in the challenge, and we hope to look more in the next week Leading lines Subject.
