Photography Information: New Canon Rumors, Cyber Monday Deals

A buddy of mine, an awesome photographer and scientist, returned from Madagascar a number of weeks in the past. Alongside a surprising {photograph} of the endangered Scaly Floor-Curler, he additionally introduced again the information that solely tiny fragments of this paradise stay. Quickly there could also be nothing left to guard.

You could have considered this too. You’ve needed to go on a images journey to an unique vacation spot, however you’ve been nervous in regards to the carbon footprint you’ll depart behind. You’ll, it’s true, however you’ll additionally depart your cash behind within the vacation spot nation. That may ease your conscience. In spite of everything, ecotourism is without doubt one of the simplest methods to guard nature. When a tree is extra invaluable to native folks as a supply of tourism than a supply of hardwood, will probably be an awesome victory for the world.

Latest Bulletins

• TTArtisan APS-C 35mm F0.95: A handbook focus prime lens with a brilliant extensive aperture of f/0.95 for APS-C cameras. The barrel of the roughly 250-gram lens is product of aviation aluminum. Its retro look makes the lens a pleasant match for Fuji or Nikon Zfc cameras (but it surely’s out there for Sony E, Fuji X, Canon EOS-M and RF, Nikon Z, and Leica L mounts). Worth of $199.
• Pergear 35mm F1.4: A full-frame handbook focus lens (this focal size is admittedly having fun with a renaissance). All-metal, 245-gram development. There’s a retro-style, 10-blade diaphragm for smoother bokeh, and a minimal focusing distance of 30 cm (11.8″). Appropriate with Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Leica L mounts. Obtainable for a mere $129.
• The DJI O3 Air Unit: For a third-party drones. With 20GB of built-in storage, the camera contains a 1/1.7″ 48MP sensor and a 155° tremendous wide-angle lens. It will possibly shoot 4K/60 fps. Works with DJI Goggles 2. Max Video Transmission Vary as much as 10 km. Available for $229.
• Sabrent Rocket Nano V2 External SSD: Switch speeds of as much as 1,500 MB/s (able to easy 8K video recording), capacities of as much as 4TB, weight of 54 grams, sturdy aluminium casing, and really tiny dimensions. Good for journey. The 2TB model prices $200.

The Rumor Mill

What’s going to the Canon EOS R5 Mark II be like?

The successor to the extremely profitable Canon EOS R5 continues to be shrouded in thriller. However in keeping with a reasonably dependable supply on Canon Rumors, some info is leaking out in any case. For starters, the EOS R5 Mark II announcement may happen in Q2 2023. And what may the important thing specs be? Rumors recommend a brand new 61MP CMOS BSI sensor and Twin DIGIC X processor. There is also a high-resolution sensor-shift mode, just like what we’ve seen from a number of different manufacturers. Naturally, there’s rumored to be an elevated resistance to overheating when recording 8K video. For a deeper look into the crystal ball, you may take a look at the Canon Rumors instantly.

What number of new cameras will Canon roll out subsequent year?

As not too long ago as final week, it appeared like Canon was solely going to have one new camera for subsequent year – the Canon R50. In a earlier publication, I hinted that we is likely to be seeing a second technology of the EOS R5, making two cameras in whole. However now, in keeping with rumors on Digital Camera World, it seems to be like Canon would possibly shock us with an extra two camera our bodies on high of that. Particularly, the EOS R7C and EOS R5S. The previous ought to increase the EOS Cinema lineup with a compact camera with an APS-C sensor primarily based on the present R7. It ought to thus be Canon’s smallest physique designed for video recording. We all know nearly nothing in regards to the R5S. There are rumors that it could possibly be a camera with a particularly excessive decision sensor of round 100MP. In different phrases, harkening to the 50.6MP Canon EOS 5DS R DSLR.

New 105mm medium format tilt-shift macro lens from AstrHori

Chinese language producer AstrHori will quickly launch two lenses. Along with the 85mm f/1.8, there’s anticipated to be an uncommon macro lens with a tilt-shift perform. The utmost aperture would be the conventional f/2.8. Much less conventional is that the lens can be suitable with the Fuji GFX mount – in different phrases, it covers medium format. Most photographers and potential consumers of this lens, nonetheless, will need to mount the lens on one of many extra frequent mounts, such because the Nikon Z, Sony E, Canon RF, or Leica L mount. One other attention-grabbing function is the 2x magnification. Evidently some Chinese language lens producers are good at discovering gaps within the lens market and focusing on these. For that they deserve an applause.

Through Photo Rumors

Picture Contest Nook

Metal Structures & Architecture

• Subject: Metallic Buildings and Structure
• Charges: Free
• Prize: 9 images can be chosen for an exhibition in Belgrade, Serbia
• Deadline: December 5

Silhouettes is the theme for this months competition

• Subject: Silhouettes
• Charges: 1 to six entries ($12 to $36)
• Prize: Money Awards as much as $10,000 to the highest three photographers. A free copy of ON1 PHOTO RAW and Pixel Pocket Rocket for the winner.
• Deadline: December 7

Bird Photographer of the Year 2023

• Subject: Finest Portrait, Birds within the Atmosphere, Hen Behaviour, Birds in Flight, Black and White, City Birds, Comedy Hen Picture, Conservation, Portfolio Award, Conservation Award, Younger Hen Photographer of the Year
• Charges: 1 to 50 entries (£6 to £60)
• Prize: The Grand Prize (winner throughout classes) is £5,000 money. Particular person class winners will obtain £750 money prize. Different prizes for second and third place winners in addition to the junior class.
• Deadline: December 11

Good Deals and New Gross sales

Black Friday could also be over, however there are nonetheless a number of issues at Black Friday costs left on the cabinets. Certainly one of these is my favourite journey tripod, the Peak Design Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod, which is obtainable till Monday night time at a reduced worth of $552 (was $650). An aluminum version of the identical tripod can be presently out there for $57 off. That one now prices $323.

Nevertheless, having tasted the advantages of carbon on my tripods, I wouldn’t need to return to aluminum. Should you’re keen on a carbon fiber tripod however discover $552 too excessive, check out Leofoto. Their LS-324C Ranger Series Tripod and LH-40 ball head kit is now 10% cheaper (at $359).

For the attention-grabbing worth of $400 (was $500) is the GoPro HERO 11 Black. Tim Laman proves that it doesn’t should be only a sports activities camera together with his winning photo of an orangutan.

Final week, I heard a number of scary tales that had one factor in frequent – knowledge loss. A buddy misplaced ten years of labor that means! Good topic for a horror film with a images plot. It has led me to order one other disk to again up my photographs after I end this text. A high-end skilled resolution is likely to be the G-RAID Shuttle 4 72TB 4-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array from SanDisk (now discounted from $4800 to $4,200). A much less subtle however efficient resolution is likely to be to purchase two drives. You possibly can maintain one at dwelling and put the opposite in your grandmother’s attic, for instance. Another reason to go to your grandparents! Till midnight Monday, you should buy, for instance, a WD 20TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for $350 (was $450). Smaller than 20 TB choices are additionally on sale on the identical hyperlink.

If none of that hit your tastes, there’s a large Cyber Monday sale occurring proper now at B&H Picture the place you may decide from nearly any producer and kind of product.

Different Pages of Curiosity

A month in the past, I knowledgeable you in Photography Information in regards to the rediscovery of Táchira Antpitta, a species that was considered misplaced. An identical story with a contented ending is that of the Black-naped Pheasant-pigeon (Otidiphaps insularis). This species of pigeon was first – and, till not too long ago, final – seen within the impenetrable mountains of Papua New Guinea in 1882! Scientists were very happy after they found that 140 years after its discovery, a photograph lure had recorded it once more.

One other rarity, actually out of this world, is {a photograph} exhibiting Neil Armstrong on the Moon. Should you don’t depend Armstrong’s reflection within the visor of his colleague Buzz Aldrin, that is his solely {photograph} on the floor of the moon. So it’s no shock that at subsequent week’s public sale, the worth of the photograph is predicted to hit the $30,000 mark.

Lastly, yet one more rarity, this time of a very totally different nature. Leica is a model whose fundamental merchandise are already costly – not to mention a singular piece from their manufacturing facility, equivalent to the prototype of the Leica Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 lens. This lens went into manufacturing in 1966 and remained that means for ten years. But only one,800 had been produced. The lens is predicted to promote for $500,000 on the Leitz Photographica Public sale! In comparison with that, even a lens such because the Nikon Z 600mm f/4 TC is a whole discount.

Whether or not you shoot with a Leica, a pinhole camera, or one thing in between, I want you good mild this week.