July is traditionally the season of travel and summer breaks – perhaps the time when the greatest number of photographs are taken. I usually photograph wildlife, but today I took my camera up into the mountains to photograph my family on one of our Alpine climbs. This year, the beginning of July also brings some interesting news in the photography world, which you can check out below.
Recent Announcements
- Nikkor Z 400mm F4.5 VR S: It’s here! A versatile, relatively compact telephoto lens compatible with both Z teleconverters for $3250.
- Nikon Z30: Small, lightweight, and with a red “ON AIR” tally light. For a camera without a viewfinder, though, we expected a lower price.
- Insta360 ONE RS 1-inch 360: A combination action and selfie camera, with Leica’s participation. For those who like to turn the lens to themselves.
- Meike 50mm f/0.95 APS-C: Ultra-fast MF lens for M43/E/X/Z/EFM mount (for $249).
- Profoto A2: Professional 100-watt monolight with beer-can size and extensive accessories (for $995).
- Capture One Mobile for iPad: Portable solution from Capture ONE. For $5 a month, you can edit your photos on your iPad anywhere.
The Rumor Mill
Canon R1? We’ll have to wait.
It looks like we may have to wait more than a year for Canon’s new flagship. Since Canon, like other manufacturers of almost anything, is affected by inventory shortages, the R3 will remain on top of the lineup for some time to come.
Via: Canon Rumors
The Olympus OM-5 will share the same sensor with the OM-1
New rumors say to expect the same acclaimed sensor on the OM-5 as is found on the OM-1. So, how will the OM-5 differ from its more expensive sibling? In terms of shooting speed and autofocus? The resolution of the viewfinder? The size of the buffer? Durability? For now, looks like a surprise. We should be waiting until about late September.
Via: 4/3 rumors
Will the new Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 dreamer be a dream lens?
If you like minimal electronics and traditional metal and glass construction in your lenses, then maybe so. Otherwise, you might be bothered by the fact that the new Laowa FF II 12-24mm f/5.6 C-Dreamer lens not only lacks AF, but also doesn’t transmit EXIF information to the camera body. What does impress, however, is the short focusing distance of 15 cm.
Via: Sony Alpha Rumors
New vlogger-oriented camera from Canon?
It seems like vloggers are the new powerhouses among photography consumers, somehow. After the launch of the Nikon Z30, there’s word of an upcoming response from Canon. According to rumors, we could see an RF-mount APS-C camera with a similar form factor as the EOS M6 Mark II as early as this year.
Via: Canon Rumors
Photo Contest Corner
- Topic: Your vision of a Sunrise or Sunset
- Fees: $12 to $36 (up to 6 Entries)
- Prize: $10,000 cash to the Top Three Photographers
- Deadline: July 7
International Seascape Photography Exhibition
- Topic: Seascapes
- Fees: Free (only selected photographs pay £28)
- Prize: Exhibition
- Deadline: July 8
EPSON International Pano Awards 2022
- Topic: Panoramic landscapes
- Fees: Free
- Prize: US$40,000 prize pool ($14,000 cash)
- Deadline: July 11
Good Deals and New Sales
It’s time to make a list of what you need to buy for your upcoming holiday as Amazon Prime Day 2022 is slowly knocking on the door. From 12 July to 13 July, you can expect significant discounts. To take advantage of them, you’ll first need to sign up for an Amazon Prime membership (although there is a 30-day free trial).
B&H Photo is celebrating Independence Day in a way that is pleasant for us. You can buy a lot of gear in the following days with a significant discount. Just beware, some of the discounts end as early as July 6, so don’t wait too long to make your purchase.
Other Pages of Interest
- Many nature photographers, especially amateur ones, cannot afford to spend enough time in exotic destinations. But the most interesting things often happen right under our noses. The Urban Wildlife Photo Awards is proof of this. Take a look at the winning images and think about whether you’re missing a unique photo opportunity right on your doorstep.
- Would you rather point your lens at members of your own species than at the animals? Then you might be interested in the winning photographs of the Portrait Photographer of the Year Award 2022. Jatenipat Ketpradit (Thailand) submitted emotional portraits from different parts of the world and deservedly became the overall winner. Let yourself be inspired by his work and that of the other awarded photographers.
- This year, the Magnum photo agency celebrates 75 years since its foundation. To mark its three-quarters of a century of existence, it took a new-age step and decided to launch 75 of its photographs covering its history on NFT (Non-Fungible Token). This has, predictably, caused consternation among many photographers.
