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Photography News: Fujifilm X-S20 Rumors, Big Capture One Sale

By Libor Vaicenbacher 7 Comments
Published On May 21, 2023

The biggest buzz this month was definitely caused by the introduction of the Nikon Z8. Earlier this weekend, the Photography Life team got our hands on two copies of this long-awaited camera. I’m guessing that as I’m writing this Photography News, Spencer is hiking somewhere in the mountains around Denver to share his experience with the Z8 for landscape photography. Meanwhile, I took advantage of the Nikon Z8’s more compact size (compared to the Z9) and carried it with me for the start of the climbing season in northern Czech Republic. More Z8 photos, including Spencer’s and my observations, will follow soon.

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NIKON Z 8 + NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S @ 49mm, ISO 64, 1/500, f/4.5. The photo was transferred to my phone without editing, via the Snap Bridge app.

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The Rumor Mill

Fujifilm X-S20 and Fujinon XF 8mm f/3.5? This week!

In the Fujifilm camera lineup, the X-S series is the less expensive, smaller camera lineup that still manages good performance. The successor for the current model, the Fujifilm X-S10, will be announced on May 24th. And as it happens, a few days before the announcement, not only the specifications but also the price have been leaked.

The heart of the Fujifilm X-S20 is going to be the new X-Processor 5 with significant improvements in autofocus. The subject tracking of the new camera is said to be at the same level as the high-end X-T5 and X-2H, if not better. In terms of the sensor, however, nothing new is expected – the X-S20 will use the same 26.1MP as its predecessor. Video specs will also jump from 4K to 6K, while the price increases from $999 to $1,299 for the X-S20.

Along with the camera, a new Fujinon XF 8mm f/3.5 wide-angle lens is expected to be announced, with an expected price tag of $799.

Via Fuji Rumors

Want it brighter? Wait for the Sigma 14mm f/1.4 Art Lens

Just looking at the specs of this lens, namely the focal length of 14mm and the maximum aperture of f/1.4, it should be clear that the Sigma 14mm f/1.4 Art lens will not be small. And indeed, the expected weight is said to be 1170g. (To give you an idea, that’s only slightly less than the weight of the Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S telephoto lens.) But for astrophotographers, this lens will be bright enough to capture the dim stars you’re likely to be photographing. As for compatibility, so far, it looks like only Sigma L and Sony E mount cameras will be supported.

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Photo Contest Corner

3rd International Portrait Photographer of the Year 2023

  • Topic: Portrait
  • Fees: The entry fee is US$25 per image.
  • Prize: There is US$10,000 in cash prizes shared between the overall winner and 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each of the four categories, plus a printed copy of the book from Momento Pro for these 13 winners.
  • Deadline: May 31

Close-up Photographer of the Year 2023

  • Topic: There are 10 categories to choose from.
  • Fees: £10 to £40 (1 to 30 images)
  • Prize: The overall winner of the competition will receive the Close-up Photographer of the Year trophy, win £2,500 cash and gain worldwide exposure.
  • Deadline: May 31

URBAN 2023 Photo Awards International Contest

  • Topic: The contest has a total of 4 sections with several subcategories.
  • Fees: € 15 for the first submitted photo € 10 for every further photo. € 40 for each portfolio and € 20 for each book submitted.
  • Prize: The overall winner will receive €2,000, but that is just one of many prizes. Check out the details here.
  • Deadline: May 31

Good Deals and New Sales

I’ll start with the really hot stuff. If you’ve been hesitating to buy Capture One because of its price, that argument falls flat right now. At least until Monday, when the half-price offer for Capture One Pro 23 – $150 rather than $300 – ends.

You’ll have to act equally fast if you’re interested in the Apple 16. 2″ MacBook Pro with M1 Pro Chip. The discounted price (was $2,699, now $1,899) ends on Monday as well.

If you shoot video or like to record ambient sounds, the Zoom H5 recorder (was $300, now $250) might be a good choice. This model has professional Phantom Powered XLR-1/4″ inputs for a pair of external microphones and one 1/8″ / 3.5mm input, in addition to its own interchangeable stereo microphones (X/Y configuration).

Other Pages of Interest

Last week, you were able to see and download a 12,000 x 12,000 pixel photo of the Earth. Now you can see an amazingly detailed image of our planet’s natural satellite, the Moon. Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy stitched together this 1.3 gigapixel image from a total of 280,000 photos. You can see the result of his work here.

Now we jump from outer space to the bottom of the sea – about 3800 meters deep, south-southeast of the coast of Newfoundland. Ring any bells? This is where the world’s most famous shipwreck, the Titanic, has rested for 111 years. Those who have dived to it have only been able to see it piece by piece in the dark and murky water. In this video, based on hundreds of thousands of photographs, you can see the Titanic as never before.

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About Libor Vaicenbacher

Libor works as a biology teacher, guide, photographer and photography course lecturer. His passion is birds. As an ornithologist, Libor has studied the avian diversity of the South American Andes. He fell in love with this part of the world and since then he likes to return there with his camera to popularize its nature with his photographs, talks and articles. You can see more of Libor's work on his Instagram page.

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chris
chris
May 25, 2023 7:50 am

More of the absurd pricing strategies from our friends at Capture One. Why does anyone buy this stuff at normal price?

I love what C1 does for my images. Their commercial practices, not so much.

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John
John
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June 3, 2023 5:58 am

I’ve just learnt today that Capture One 23 does work with Nikon Z9’s Lossless Compressed RAW and is not restricted to HE and HE* Files only, as are some other Brands Software.
I am ready to move on from Nikon Studio with this knowledge, any ideas how often the discount offers appear throughout the year on the C1 Pro Software.

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Libor Vaicenbacher
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Reply to  John
June 5, 2023 5:51 am

Hi John, discounts on Capture One are not easy to predict, but they do appear quite (ir)regularly. You can try the promo code MAYSALE23. Version 23 was half the original price with it. But this code is probably no longer valid. If you keep an eye on Photography News, the Good Deals and New Sales section will let you know when the C1 goes on sale.

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John
John
Reply to  Libor Vaicenbacher
June 9, 2023 4:05 am

In the past I have had access to C1 and DXO , the C1 was more to my liking, probably won through as the software for me by a Head, maybe even a nose.
I’m shooting in Lossless Compressed and have kept myself carrying out uncorrupted editing using Nikon Studio.
I can’t help but feel much more is to be encountered when I finally bring a New Software to the post work being undertaken.

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Libor Vaicenbacher
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June 5, 2023 5:53 am

Their commercial strategies are really interesting, and it’s not just about pricing. However, the product itself is top-notch.

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David Cox
David Cox
May 21, 2023 6:00 pm

They gave the Z8 to the right two guys to test it: Spencer and Libor. Smart move, Nikon

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Libor Vaicenbacher
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Reply to  David Cox
May 24, 2023 1:59 am

Thank you David. Right now I’m going to Nikon to return the Z8, and then I’ll start processing the photos. If you’re interested, I’ve started a new thread about the Nikon Z8 (photographylife.com/forum…e-anything).

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