Photography Information: Nikon Z9 Firmware 4.0, New Sony Rumors

This weekend, I took benefit of one of many final good alternatives in my space to {photograph} birds. Summer season might be right here quickly, which is a form of lifeless season for a couple of lengthy weeks. A minimum of right here in Central Europe.  I virtually didn’t put my Nikon Z9 away for the final three days (not even once I was busy tasting glorious wines in famend wine cellars in South Moravia). After I was tasting concerning the fourth pattern, a hare appeared out of nowhere. It was already fairly darkish, so I needed to focus manually. So I’ll begin at present’s Photography Information with final night time’s hare.

Current Bulletins

• Nikon Z9 Firmware version 4.0: The Nikon Z9 obtained a brand new – and, for my part, actually revolutionary – firmware. The primary new characteristic is the introduction of Auto Seize, which primarily turns the camera into a really subtle camera lure. I’m at the moment testing how this new characteristic works, so keep tuned. Different additions to firmware 4.0 embody 5x gradual movement in Full HD, in addition to higher 3D monitoring efficiency.
• Calibrite Display Plus HL, Display Pro HL and Display SL: Three new colorimeters for calibrating displays with three luminance ranges. The bottom mannequin, the Show SL (for $169), is designed for displays as much as 1,000 nits. The center mannequin, Show Professional HL, which ought to meet the wants of most customers, is restricted to three,000 nits of luminance (for $279). The highest mannequin, Show Plus HL, is able to calibrating shows with super-high luminance, as much as 10,000 nits (for $339). Study extra about why it’s essential to calibrate your displays right here.
• Lowepro Photosport X AW: Picture backpack designed for mountain actions resembling mountaineering, mountain climbing, or ski touring. Accessible in 35L (for $300) and 45L (for $330) sizes. Digital camera entry is from the again. Non-obligatory GearUp PRO camera bag group system is used to retailer your camera and lenses.

The Rumor Mill

What new merchandise can we count on from Sony?

Some could also be ready for a successor to the Sony a6600 APS-C mannequin, whereas others are extra desirous about Sony lenses. So, let’s go so as. On July twelfth, the white sheet needs to be ceremoniously pulled off the Sony a6700. Below it needs to be a 26Mp physique, 4K 120p, AI options, and an up to date physique.

Will Sony additionally launch new lenses with the camera? In keeping with Sony Alpha Rumors, we may see a Sony 70-200mm f/4.0 G Macro and 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ lens. Nevertheless, different lenses are nonetheless in play. There are rumors {that a} 18mm f/1.4 lens may very well be launched quickly. After which there’s the newly patented lens 150-400mm f/4, which is able to most likely take some time to see the sunshine of day. Properly, Sony shooters have one thing to stay up for once more.

OM System will get new telephoto lens

For those who shoot with Olympus (OM System) Micro 4/3 cameras, you could have already got a flexible 40-150mm f/2.8 medium-zoom telephoto lens in your bag. In keeping with 43rumors, this comparatively compact lens ought to quickly see a successor that considerably will increase the focal size with out compromising the utmost aperture – one thing like a 50-200mm f/2.8. This may very well be the right lens for journey or possibly an African safari.

Picture Contest Nook

Monochrome Photography Awards

• Subject: Summary, Structure, Conceptual, Style / Magnificence, High quality Artwork, Landscapes, Nature, Nude, Photojournalism, Photomanipulation, Portrait, Avenue, Wildlife.
• Charges: $22/Single Entry (Skilled) and $17/Single Entry (Novice)
• Prize: Winners will obtain $2000 within the skilled class and $1000 within the beginner class.
• Deadline: July 2 (Early deadline)

AAP Magazine #33 Nature

• Subject: Capturing the Splendor of Landscapes, Wildlife, Flora & Fauna.
• Charges: $30 for the three first pictures, $5 for every extra picture.
• Prize: Winners will obtain $1,000 in money awards, their successful picture(s) or full portfolio revealed in AAP Journal Vol.33, in depth press protection and international recognition.
• Deadline: June 27

Landscape Photography 2023 by The Artist Gallery

• Subject: Panorama pictures
• Charges: 1 photograph = $10; 3 photographs = $25; 5 photographs = $35.
• Prize: 1st place will get 15% of the cash collected from the competition registration charges. Second and third place will get 10% and 5% respectively.
• Deadline: June 30

Good Offers and New Gross sales

Get sufficient storage for the summer time. SanDisk SSDs usually go on sale, however I nonetheless discover this deal attention-grabbing. The SanDisk 4TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD V2 with as much as 2000 MB/s learn and write pace is at the moment priced at $300 (was $1000). For those who’re prepared to compromise on pace, it can save you much more by selecting the SanDisk 4TB Extreme Portable SSD V2. It at the moment sells for $250 (was $800). Why anybody buys storage at MSRP costs, once they go on main gross sales like this, is a thriller to me 🙂

SanDisk additionally has one thing to supply in terms of reminiscence playing cards. The 512GB Extreme PRO CFexpress Card Type B sells for $260 (was $600). It can save you much more with a 3-pack. SanDisk’s SD playing cards are additionally apparently priced. You may get a 256GB Extreme PRO UHS-II SDXC for $230 (was $400).

Even within the age of superior picture stabilization, a superb tripod is useful. I grew to become much more conscious of this once I injured my shoulder final week and handheld taking pictures grew to become unattainable. On that impulse, I’ve chosen a couple of fashions, starting from light-weight journey tripods to heavy-duty fashions for lengthy telephoto lenses. All are at the moment on sale.

Within the light-weight class are the Gitzo Traveler Sequence 0 Carbon Fiber Tripod (was $500, now $399) or the Manfrotto Befree Carbon Fiber Journey Tripod with a ballhead (was $520, now $399). Slightly heavier is the Manfrotto MT190CXPRO3 Carbon Fiber Tripod with off-axis heart column (was $475, now $300). Within the skilled heavy-duty tripod class, there may be the Gitzo GT3543XLS Systematic Sequence 3 Carbon Fiber Tripod (was $1,250, now $999) and the Gitzo GT4553S Systematic Sequence 4 Carbon Fiber Tripod (was $1,354, now $999).

Father’s Day reductions proceed at Pergear. Till June 20, you should purchase Viltrox and TTartisan lenses at cut price costs. Viltrox lenses are discounted as much as 35%, TTartisan lenses might be bought as much as 18% off. Pergear CFexpress memory cards are as much as 18% off. For different gadgets, use low cost code Q456P3Z3CTTF and purchase 2 or extra gadgets for a ten% low cost.

Different Pages of Curiosity

Photographers wish to take photos of flying objects. Some like birds, some like airplanes. French astrophotographer Thierry Legault likes to {photograph} area stations and satellites. Try his website to see his gorgeous pictures and discover ways to {photograph} these outstanding topics.

In its campaign, Nikon Peru took a stance towards the pattern of producing pictures utilizing so-called synthetic intelligence. Giant format prints on the streets and in magazines include lovely images of weird however actual landscapes. Every {photograph} is accompanied by a immediate to an AI picture generator. Nevertheless, all the pictures originate from a very completely different “picture generator”, specifically a Nikon camera.

Prior to now, I’ve launched you to photographer Joel Sartore. At this time, via certainly one of his images, I’ll introduce you to one of many rarest animals on this planet – the Sumatran Rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis). There are only some dozen people left within the wild, and their numbers are nonetheless declining. The inhabitants in human care presents little hope for his or her return to the wild, the place they’re threatened by human stupidity, ignorance and greed. You may donate to assist save endangered species and their habitats on the National Geographic website.