Photography Information: Nikon Gross sales, Sony a7r V Rumors

Earlier than you take a look at this week’s Photography Information, I’ve a little bit quiz for you. No, don’t fear, I gained’t check your intelligence, nor will you be taught something uncomfortable about your self. Consider it extra as a teaser for an upcoming article. What 400mm lens did I take advantage of for the photograph under – the Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 or 400mm f/4.5? Let me know your guess within the feedback. I’ll reveal the right reply quickly.

Latest Bulletins

• Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4: Alongside their new launch of an outdated camera (the 35mm movie M6), Leica can be re-launching a 50-year-old 35mm f/1.4 lens. This photojournalistic basic with famend bokeh has an upgraded lens hood, new lens coatings, and – after all – might be produced utilizing fashionable manufacturing requirements. The comparatively cheap worth of $3,895 will please Leica photographers, particularly when in comparison with the present ASPH model.
• HD Pentax 100mm f/2.8ED AW Macro: Ricoh declares a brand new 100mm macro lens. The 348g lens has new HD and SP Coating, one ED and a couple of Anomalous Dispersion components, and climate sealing. The aluminum lens barrel is anodized black or silver. Accessible in November for $549.95.
• iPad Pro: It has a brand new 8-core M2 chip that may supply 15% quicker speeds in comparison with its M1 predecessor. The ten-core GPU is anticipated to extend efficiency by as a lot as 35%. With this iPad, it needs to be potential to edit not solely images but in addition movies. (For instance, in DaVinci resolve, which, based on Apple, will now be out there in an iPad model.) Accessible from $799.
• Heipi Travel Tripod: Two tripods in a single. The distinctive design means that you can remodel the middle column with ball head right into a separate mini tripod. Carbon fiber building, complete weight 1.35kg, weight capability 25kg, folded size 44.5cm, working top vary from 15 to 150cm. Tremendous early birds can pay $299; beginning in January, the worth might be $339.

The Rumor Mill

The most recent rumours concerning the Sony Alpha 7r V

In only a few days, the subsequent Sony Alpha 7r V might be a much-talked-about addition Sony’s high-resolution a7r mirrorless lineup. Till October twenty sixth, nevertheless, all the pieces is formally shrouded in thriller. What concerning the seemingly specs of the brand new camera? Initially, Sony appears to be stopping their hunt for megapixels for now, as the brand new camera is anticipated to have a 61MP sensor like its predecessor (probably with BSI know-how). On the coronary heart of the camera would be the new BionZ XR processor, which can drive a model new, extra highly effective AF with AI deep studying. The Alpha 7rV will supply 8k 24p (cropped) and as much as 4k60p (full readout) video, picture stabilization as much as 8 stops, and a totally articulating LCD display screen. The buffer depth ought to develop to 88 uncompressed RAWs.

By way of Sony Alpha Rumors

New “portrait” and macro lens from Astrhori

Final week I set the stage for a brand new, upcoming supertelephoto lens from Astrhori. Right this moment I’m right here with two extra rumored lenses from that producer. This time, there’s an opportunity of a third-party, autofocus 85mm f/1.8. One other, extra uncommon lens can be rumored. This one is anticipated to have a particular elongated barrel design, with a magnification as much as 2:1. Is its similarity to the Laowa 24 mm f/14 2x Macro Probe a coincidence? I assume we’ll discover that out quickly.

By way of Sony Alpha Rumors

OM System OM-5: First footage and specs

The brand new camera from OM System (Olympus) ought to get a 20MP sensor with as much as 7.5 stops of in-body picture stabilization. If the native decision shouldn’t be sufficient for you, in a handheld/high-resolution mode, it is best to stand up to 50MP. A built-in ND 16 filter (4 stops) will will let you shoot with the aperture absolutely open in full solar or create movement blur photographs of waterfalls and related results. For photographers who desire a associate in discomfort, the brand new OM-5 is anticipated to have an IP53 certification (climate sealing and working temperature right down to -10 Celsius).

By way of 4/3 Rumors

Picture Contest Nook

Nikon Photo Contest 2022-2023

• Subject: Subject title “Beloved” (single photograph or photograph story)
• Charges: Free
• Prize: Prize cash of 500,000 yen (Japanese yen), Z9 and Nikon Z lens for overal winner
• Deadline: February 13, 2023

International Picture Award – Category: TRAVEL

• Subject: Journey. Within the phrases of the competitors organizer, “from road to portrait, from nature to structure, from close to to far”.
• Charges: €4-5 per picture submission
• Prize: €250 for the winner
• Deadline: October 31

AUTO PHOTO Awards 2022

• Subject: 5 classes – Innovation, Automobiles as Artwork, Motorsport, Scenes and Styling, Automobile Tradition
• Charges: Free
• Prize: The 5 first place winners will obtain a year’s membership of Shutter Hub. 100 successful pictures might be chosen for the AUTO PHOTO Awards e book.
• Deadline: October 31

Good Offers and New Gross sales

In as we speak’s turbulent occasions, we inform you of reductions on Canon merchandise one week, solely to sadden you with the alternative message a couple of weeks later. Canon Japan has introduced a worth improve of 1 to 10% on just about all presently manufactured cameras and lenses beginning November 4. It is vitally seemingly that the worth will increase in Japan will proceed globally. Among the many lenses which might be nonetheless on sale thus far, it’s value mentioning the Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM for $1,999 (was $2,399), Canon RF 14-35mm f/4 L IS USM for $1,299 (was $1,699) or Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM for $1,499 (was $1,799). Different good offers on Canon lenses embody the Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS for $999 (was $1,399), Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM for $399 (was $499), Canon RF 50mm f/1.2 L USM for  $2,099 (was $2,299) and Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM DS for $2,599 (was $2,799).

There are additionally some fascinating reductions on sure Nikon merchandise for the time being. These embody DSLR cameras and lenses, such because the Nikon D850 for $2,497 (was $2,997), Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR for $1,597 (was $2,097), and Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR for $1,997 (was $2,347). The sale additionally consists of cameras and lenses from the present Nikon Z collection. For instance, the Nikon Z7 II at $2,797 (was $2,997), the Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S for $2,097 (was $2,397), and the Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S for $2,397 (was $2,697) caught my eye. The complete vary of discounted Nikon products on B&H Photo might be discovered right here.

Different Pages of Curiosity

In The Rumor Mill, I dropped at your consideration an upcoming macro lens with magnification as much as 2:1. What may such a magnification be helpful for? Maybe you could possibly use it for portraits of one of the vital considerable teams of the animal kingdom – ants! See these ubiquitous bugs in a brand new gentle within the following close-up photos by Joshua Coogler.

Most of us have in all probability tried making a time-lapse video in some unspecified time in the future. In spite of everything, it’s really easy with as we speak’s cameras and telephones. Nonetheless, the time interval we seize normally doesn’t exceed a couple of hours at most. Watch the following video to see how celestial objects change in a time-lapse spanning over a decade. The video was taken by NASA with its Close to-Earth Object Huge Subject Infrared Survey Explorer spacecraft.

And on the finish of as we speak’s Photography Information, a little bit inspiration and humor – so crucial in as we speak’s troubled world. The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards have introduced their finalists. Come and have some enjoyable with images of animals that make you smile. Have a very good week and good gentle!