It is not always easy for the initial paragraph of this weekly news to come with a subject. Most of the time, however, I think life gives myself inspiration that I need. Like now, for example, as I sit under my garden, Pagola is writing these words and is looking at a small scene in front of my eyes: two run on a low branch of nearby pine tree. General redstartThey have already mastered flying, and hanging around the nest is not the idea of their fun. Nevertheless, they eagerly attract the attention of parents as delicious insects delivery. Freedom and freedom are great, but a full stomach always wins. It seems that this brood will have a pleasant end.
A few years ago it was not when a neighbor’s cat found and a nesting attempt after raiding the nest ended tragically. Therefore, if you have a cat, please do not let it roam freely during the nest season. I think this advice must have been at a longer time a few months ago, so I should introduce a more season-appropriate piece of advice: Do not be foolish with the beloved, helpless appearance of abandoned abandoned flagging. The best thing is that you wish them best wishes and leave them alone. “Rescue” they often decrease the chances of dramatically their survival.
Young robins are easily announced their arrival. The rest of this week’s news, however, will require little help, so there is the latest roundup here.
Recent announcements
- Nikon z8 firmware version 3.00: We have covered the upcoming facilities of this firmware update in great detail 22 June edition of photography newsUpdate is now available for download Nikon’s website Or directly through Nikon Snapbridge Mobile application. However, note that updates can cause some issues related to third-party lenses. Nikon warned that you should not update this firmware, while a third-party lens is connected to the camera! In addition, the third-party autofocus lens may have some bugs after updates. For example, Temron A statement has been issued that “After updating the Nikon Z8 to the firmware version 3.00, some tamon lens may experience boundaries in functionality.“For now, you may want to leave your camera on previous firmware if you have a third-party autofocus lens.
- Tamon 16-30 mm F/2.8 D III VXD G2: The second generation of this fast wide-angle lens offers a wide zoom range with a similar compact (101.8 mm) and lightweight (440 g) build. With the extended zoom range (above 17–28 mm), the optical formula is developed by three elements and now contains 16 elements in 13 groups. However, the 67 mm filter thread remains unchanged from its predecessor. The lens is scheduled to ship on 31 July Sony e-mount And for 22 August Nikon jade mountPrice of $ 929.
- 7Artisans 10 mm F/3.5: Sony E, Fuji X, Nikon Z, Panasonic and Olympus M43 a completely manual APS-C ultra wide-angle lens for mounts. This very compact lens comes with the same compact value tag to $ 99, which offers the area of 108 ° viewing while maintaining “straight edges without deformation”. Its five-blade aperture produced ten-point sun stars when it was closed. The lens body is mostly made up of aluminum, while optical formula packs 9 elements in 7 groups. Its weight is only 125.5g and measures only 34 mm in length including Mount. The diameter of the filter thread is a short 37 mm.
- DJI Power 2000: No, it is not a power bank for backpackers or something else will carelessly toss your carry-on. This animal weighs 22 kg and measures 448 × 225 × 324 mm. But wherever you manage to carry it-or, more likely, drive it-you will have access to 2048Wh capacity and 3000W stable high-power output. It should be enough for about 118 camera recharge. And if you are planning to settle in the forest permanently or are installing a remote research station, you can expand the capacity with the DJI Power Experction Battery 2000, which is a shocking 22,528 WH. price: $ 1,299,
- Leica 100 leica stories: Celebrating the centenary of Lika I, 100 leika stories are a curate hardcover collection of 100 stories and there are more than 170 photos from the history of Lika cameras. The book includes observations of all serial production models, as well as renewers, iconic images and other curios from a century of photographic excellence. B&H available on photo for $ 70,
rumor mill
Samyang hoped to announce a new line of “Prima Series” lens
The Korean lens manufacturer is preparing to launch a new line of a full-frame autofocus lens called Samyang Prima. The first expected model is an 85 mm f/1.8 portrait telephoto lens, a 35 mM F/1.4 reporting classic, and a 16 mm f/2.8 wide angle. The leaked photos have already revealed the design of the lens, but we have to wait a bit for full technical specifications.
Through Photo rumors
Leika M with electronic viewfinder is probably coming in this October
Although it may look like a heretical for traditional Laika fans, rumors have been going on for some time about a classic M rangefinder camera equipped with an electronic visible audience. Latest whispering, Lika is expected to make it official in this October. The new camera will be reportedly based on the M11-P, but with a clean top plate and no ISO dial. As a name, it is likely to be the M11-V or simply MV. Of course, this does not mean the end of optical viewfinder – it is just providing a practical option for those who give importance to the benefits of EVF on a love for tradition.
Through Laika rumors
Sony is testing a new macro lens
This rumor GM lens features image stabilization, focal length of 100 mm and maximum aperture of f/2.8. Sony already has a lens with these glasses in its lineup, but after serving over eight years, it is slowly coming for upgrades. And according to the latest reports, that refresh should not “not reach the future in the future.”
Through Soni addict
Good deals and new sales
The B&H photo is currently running its 4 July deals for a few more days, which offers a good opportunity to take some new gears at a discount. Here are some things that caught my eye.
- Lexar 128GB professional 2000x UHS-II SDXC Memory Card 2-Pack ($ 225, now $ 165)
- Lexar 128GB professional 1667x UHS-II SDXC Memory Card 2-Pack ($ 75, now $ 49)
- Pelican Memory Card Case for 12 SD, 6 Minisad and 6 MicroSD cards ($ 36, now $ 19)
- Om System Om -1 Mark II ($ 2,400, now $ 2,000)
- Insta360 x5 360 ° 8k camera ($ 550, now $ 520)
- Venus Optics Lava 65 mm F/2.8 2x Ultra Macro Epo ($ 400, now $ 360)
- Peak Design Slide Camera Strap ($ 80, now $ 72)
- Mindshift Gear Backlight 36L Backpack ($ 300, now $ 220)
- Peak Design Tech Thach 2 L ($ 60, now $ 48)
- Rod Wireless Go II 2-Person Compact Digital Wireless Microphone System/Records ($ 300, now $ 220)
Other pages of interest
If there is one thing that I really jealous about birds, then it is their ability to see the world from above. I am not clearly alone, given the popularity of the drone and the sheer number of pictures captured from this perspective. You can enjoy some inspirational sky-based photos in the online gallery of international Hawaii photographer of the year 2025 Competition is characterized by 101 of the best aerial photos around the world.
For € 7,200,000, you can buy 1452 Nikon Z9 cameras, 417 Nikon Z 600 mm F/4 TC VR S lens, or simply enjoy a very careless life. Or … as someone recently did, you can really buy a single well, worn with attractive history, a century-old camera. You probably know where I am going with it, isn’t it? recently Late -auction Number 46, two cameras sold it to the top five most expensive, in which hammer prices rise in millions of euros: Lika 0-Series number 112 And this Lika M3 Number 700000 Crukenhausar,
Wildlife photography often waits a lot -sometimes hours, sometimes days, and sometimes even years. For photographer Randy Robins, the years of patience in Sierra Nevada Mountains of California finally paid when he managed to catch Extremely rare Sierra Nevada Red Fox footage ,Vulpes vulpes necatorIt is estimated that more than 39 of these foxes do not live in the huge forest of the park. In Interview with KCRA 3Robins shared the story behind the video and told what this elusive animal was taken to film.
Photo Theme Challenge, Week #110
Last week was the theme Dramatic shadeAnd you can see the result In this threadThank you everyone for your submission! This week is the theme of Your cityAnd you can present your results In this thread Saturday, July 12, till 2025!
Week #109 results
Let us see some shots obtained for the theme “dramatic shadow”, which begins with the photo of Andreugusive:
The dramatic shade here gives a wind of mystery to the garage and leaves me alone thinking about the nature of Volkswagen.
Rjbfoto’s photo:
The shadow here effectively focuses on the theme of caravan and also increases the pattern of repeated patterns of people standing in the sand. Very calm!
Finally, photo of prg lagarde:
In this very good street photo, the city’s activity has been reduced to its essence only in motion with dramatic shade.
Thanks to everyone for submitting your photos in the challenge, and we hope to look more in the next week Your city Subject.
