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Photography News: Imminent Nikon Announcements, Sony Trade-in Deals

By Libor Vaicenbacher 2 Comments
Published On June 26, 2022

The famous photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson once said that “Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst.” If I were a photographer just starting my photography career it would fill me with hope that I could make my way to mastery in less than 6 minutes with cameras like the Sony A1, Canon R3 or Nikon Z9. That’s how long it takes these cameras to take 10,000 photographs. I guess Mr. Cartier-Bresson meant it differently, but never mind that. In today’s Photography News, let’s see where technology has taken another step forward in the last week.

Blue-winged Kookaboora
NIKON D500 + 400mm f/2.8 @ 550mm, ISO 1800, 1/320, f/4.5

Recent Announcements

  • Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2: New camera from renowned manufacturer of video equipment and software ($1,995).
  • Meike 85mm F1.8 AF lens: Nine elements in six groups assembled into a 386-gram package. That’s this fast and affordable lens (for Sony shooters) in a nutshell ($200).
  • Samsung ViewFinity S8: Professional 4K monitor from Samsung in sizes 27″ and 32″, display covers 98% DCI-P3, peak brightness 400 nits (27″) and 600 nits (32″).

Blackmagic pocket

The Rumor Mill

Fujifilm’s upcoming flagship camera get?

After the recent launch of Fijifilm’s X-H2s, rumors are starting to swirl about what companion cameras it might get. The current thought is that it will be called the X-T5 and go the high-resolution route. Its non-stacked sensor should have a resolution of 40MP, which opens the door to higher resolution video as well.

Via: Fuji Rumors

What lenses will Canon surprise us next?

The next additions to Canon’s growing family of RF lenses are rumored to be a trio of lenses. The RF 24mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro would be a small, light wide-angle lens that doubles as a wide-angle macro optic. The RF 15-30mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM would be an affordable ultra-wide zoom. And the last of the expected trio, the RF 135mm f/1.8L USM, would put a smile on the face of portrait photographers in particular. But when these announcements will happen remains a question for now.

Via: Canon Rumors

Nikon Z – Today a rumor, tomorrow a reality

Two points of news for Nikon Z users today. First, the Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 has not yet been officially announced, but since so many YouTubers have already made hands-on preview videos, it’s hardly a rumor any longer. Second, there’s a new Z-series camera on the horizon – the Z30, estimated for an announcement on June 29. Those who are waiting for a mirrorless successor to the Nikon D500 will probably keep waiting. Those who want something small, light, and cheap will probably get it.

Via: Nikon Rumors

Photo Contest Corner

Weather Photographer of the Year 2022

  • Topic: Landscape
  • Fees: Free
  • Prize: £500 cash for winner, £250 for 2nd place and £100 for 3rd place
  • Deadline: June 28

BarTur Photo Award 2022

  • Topic: Photojournalism
  • Fees: Free
  • Prize: Share of the $20,000 cash prize, exhibition, equipment loan from Leica
  • Deadline: June 30

Monochromatic Awards 2022

  • Topic: Monochromatic photography in various genres
  • Fees: €30 to €60 (3 to 12 images)
  • Prize: €1000 for the overall winner
  • Deadline: June 30

Good Deals and New Sales

Until July 21, you can save significantly if you are going to buy cameras and lenses from Fujifilm. Whether it’s the System X or GFX, you can take advantage of discounts of up to $2,000 on select items.

Topaz Labs introduced a new update to its favorite product, DeNoise AI, called version 3.7. It has a temporary discount of $20 through July 8th, and using the promo code DENOISE15 gives you an additional 15% discount on top of that. Via: Photo Rumors

If you have an unused camera at home that’s just growing a layer of dust, then dust it off one last time and send it out into the world at a Sony trade-in event. You’ll get paid for your old piece, plus up to a $500 Sony trade-in bonus + up to $600 instant savings. That makes a total of up to $1100usd + the value of your trade-in, a good deal for photographers who are considering a new Sony.

Other Pages of Interest

  • If I ever need to give up all my focal lengths except two, I think I’d keep a 500mm lens for animals and a 35mm for everything else. I don’t think I’m alone in these preferences, either; it’s simply two very useful focal lengths, and the 35mm is especially useful for photographing people. Hence why I enjoyed a recent article on why the 35mm lens is a favourite choice of wedding photographer Brenda Bergreen.
  • Have you ever dissected your beloved camera? The idea of taking a screwdriver and getting into the guts of my Nikon Z9 makes me break out in a cold sweat. But if someone knows what they’re doing and the camera on the operating table isn’t mine, that’s another story. Take a look inside the guts of the Nikon Z9 in the Nikon Z9 Disassembly & Teardown article.
  • Photography Life will soon feature an interview with a renowned photographer who specializes in photographing animals using DSLR photo traps. In the following article, you can take a look at similar such photographs that are not meant to create a work of art, but to capture and document the disappearing world of the Amazon rainforest and its hidden inhabitants.

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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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George
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June 26, 2022 9:17 pm

Very funny first paragraph – thanks for the smiles, Mr. Vaicenbacher! I’m having trouble with the Canon EOS R6: it drowns me in pictures even in the slowest continuous shutter mode.

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Libor Vaicenbacher
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July 3, 2022 11:42 pm

Dear George, thank you for your smiles. I am glad that my dry, mostly gear oriented article caused such reaction. Don’t stop shooting with your R6 on your sweet journey to mastery.

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