DJI is rumored to release a new cinema camera at the 2024 NAB show in Las Vegas (April 14-17, 2024):
According to my sources, the above DJI cinema camera is rumored to be released at the 2024 NAB show in Las Vegas (April 14-17, 2024). It’s a gimbal-less version of the Ronin 4D, with all the features of the original, including IBIS that can be switched on or off by the user. It will come with interchangeable mounts for different lenses as well as DJI’s own lenses. It will also have an updated SSD module with TB3/4 and USB4 for faster offload speeds, and some still image capture features. DJI is aiming it at the Sony FX6 and Canon C70 market and they believe it will be a bigger seller than its competitors given its excellent LiDAR AF, internal Raw recording, IBIS, ND,s, XLR module, and best wireless monitoring and camera control on the market. It will also be compatible with all existing Ronin 4D accessories, including the 4D flex camera extension system.
Due to the high demand, the new Fujifilm X100VI camera will be back ordered and out of stock for a very long time. Someone in China already thought of a solution - fake stickers that will turn your old X100 camera into an X100VI (or in this case into the new limited-edition X100VI). This will cause some serious problems later on when fake X100VI cameras start showing up on eBay. Btw, the current prices for an X100VI on eBay are over $2,000:
According to some store listings, the new X1000VI should start shipping tomorrow (February 28th):
Yashica night vision camera/binocular can shoot 4k UHD full-color video in the dark from up to 600 meters away with an impressive 0.0037 lux sensitivity.
Yashica night vision camera/binocular can shoot 4k UHD full-color video in the dark from up to 600 meters away with an impressive 0.0037 lux sensitivity.
Take full advantage of all the features on compatible flashes with the third iteration of the Canon Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT. This transmitter simplifies complex lighting setups by facilitating radio-controlled, two-way wireless transmission at distances up to 98.4' among up to five groups or 15 individual Speedlites. Wireless Rear Curtain Synchronization is available for capturing light trails and creating motion blur in your images. An expansive minimum output range allows you to stop down to 1/8192 for very low-light shooting. Another useful feature is FE Memory, which allows you to lock in an E-TTL flash exposure level, even in complex multi-flash setups, and subsequently continue to use it for the same scene or subject. Eight types of custom functions and three types of personal functions are included in the design. The LCD panel and backlit controls allow for easy operation even when you're working in dimly-lit environments.
High-performance hot shoe contacts for reliable information transmission and operation.
Up to five groups, or 15 individual flashes can be controlled via 1 transmitter.
Supports E-TTL II Flash, Manual Flash, Stroboscopic, and Auto External Flash Metering.
Dot Matrix LCD Panel displays all pertinent information simultaneously and backlit control panel for easy operation.
Eight types of custom functions with three types of personal functions.
High-performance hot shoe contacts for reliable information transmission and operation.
Wireless Rear Curtain Synchronization.
Minimum output range of 1/8192.
Built in FE Memory so you can lock in an E-TTL flash exposure level.
Neurapix is a new start-up from Goettingen in Germany that has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) known as the SmartPreset. It learns from previously edited images and can apply the individual's editing style to new photos in Adobe Lightroom Classic at lightning speed. This is particularly beneficial for photographers who frequently shoot large events such as weddings, as it allows for significant time savings.
Neurapix recently added a new feature to its image editing. Photographers can now optionally select whether they want to have their photos cropped by the Neurapix AI in addition to editing them to save even more time. The feature is free of charge for Flat rate customers. In the Pay-per-Picture model, 1 cent per photo is charged for all optional features including AI cropping.
Over the past few weeks, the Neurapix AI has trained with many millions of images in order to select the best possible crop. It has analyzed how real photographers have cropped their photos in direct comparison to the original motif. The Neurapix AI takes into account numerous common techniques such as the Golden Ratio or Rule of Thirds. In addition, it has found aesthetically pleasing crops that do not follow any fixed rules and can apply them.
A single click is all it takes to use the new AI image cropping. After selecting the photos to be edited, a photographer simply clicks on Edit photos in the Lightroom menu (Library > Plug-in Extras). Before the editing starts, he/she simply checks the box Crop and rotate images in the Optional features section. Straightening is automatically included when cropping. However, the two previous options (None and Rotate images) remain. The edited and cropped images will be available in short time as usual. Like the entire editing process, cropping can be undone or adjusted manually at any time.
After years of searching there is a solution that works! What camera fits in a pocket, delivers great picture quality, has a pleasurable user-interface and meets the needs of a discriminating photographer? The solution is at hand.
The most popular cameras today are full-frame mirrorless cameras because of the superb picture quality, intuitive controls and amazing performance. Canon, Nikon and Sony cameras top the best-sellers list with amazing choices that are smaller than ever. Yet every photographer longs for a pocket-able camera for a night on the town, dinner with friends, a hike, just to fit in a pocket or when we need discretion! How can we have our cake and eat it too? It’s possible.
The first option is the mobile phone. Yes, we all make phone-photos but most of us are not satisfied with the quality of the results or the creative options (ISO, shutter speed, aperture). In the past we have all bought the “premium pocket camera” like the Sony RX or Canon G and found the pictures and experience un-inspiring compared to our “big cameras.”
We bought M 4/3 and APS-C cameras and discovered the size is not-that-much-smaller than our Full-Frame cameras and the picture quality, camera utility, and photographer experience leaves us dissatisfied. Another good try yet fail.
YES, there is a workable and satisfactory solution to the compact camera conundrum…
Your favorite brand’s smallest Full-Frame mirrorless camera with a compact prime lens is the answer. For me, that’s the Nikon Z7ii with the 26mm 2.8! For you it might be the Canon R8 with 28mm 2.8 or Nikon Zf with 40mm 2 or the Sony a7C paired with the 35mm 2.8. These small Full-Frame cameras slip easily into a small purse, jacket pocket or walk-around in your hand. They offer the user interface, camera performance, picture quality and photo experience that makes you happy! Now, you have to agree to go with “no kit” to keep it small.
Go light and have some fun! Charged battery and formatted memory card in the camera and a minimal strap (Peak Designs CUFF wrist strap or LEASH neck strap recommended). Leave the case, bag, lenses, filters, charger and stuff at home. Just your camera in the pocket or purse.
On a recent rainy afternoon, I wanted to test my new compact camera concept. Off to LAX to do some street and location photography with Nikon Z7ii and 26mm 2.8. The camera fit ideally in my raincoat pocket and was 100% unobtrusive…. avoiding the gaze and ire of travelers and security alike. Using the flip-up screen, face-detect auto focus, AUTO ISO and manual exposure the photos appeared magically. It was freeing and exciting to walk and shoot effortlessly. The images were sharp, in focus and well exposed in a variety of lighting conditions…. just like you expect from your Sony, Nikon or Canon camera and lens!
The true test of concept was a night at Disney’s California Adventure with the wife and friends. This was a dinner-date and fun evening not a photo shoot. Camera in my pocket and a smile on my face. Low light, moving subjects, walking and talking all night and my kit captured amazing photos! What a joy to make pictures and have fun while not being “that guy” with my camera kit. Being able to control the focus square, shoot high ISO and wide aperture made me “feel like a photographer” without the baggage, while still being the attentive spouse! It was so much fun.
Having our full kit of photo gear is amazing. It captures superb photos. Sometimes, we need a smaller kit. My compact mirrorless Full-Frame camera kit allows us to tell our story and record the memories and be the photographer with just a camera in the purse, pocket or in my hand. Yes, they are available at PAUL’S PHOTO. In store, online or by phone.
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