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