DJI will soon announce a new Air 3S drone and DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro camera - here are the first leaks:
Here's the video
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— Igor Bogdanov (@Quadro_News) June 20, 2024
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The Pentax 17 is the first Pentax film camera in two decades. It's a half-frame camera, meaning it captures two vertical frames in the space usually used for a single horizontal image on 35mm film. The number '17' in the name refers to the width of the 17 x 24mm frame that it captures.
The Pentax 17 will be available in late June at a suggested retail price of $499. A bundle that includes one roll of Ilford HP5 Plus 400 B&W film, one roll of Kodak UltraMax 400 color film, two film processing coupons and a two-year extended warranty (for a total of three years) will sell for $599.
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Before discussing the camera's features and performance, it's worth examining who the Pentax 17 is aimed at. Ricoh says it's seen a renewed interest in film, particularly among young people, an important demographic for any manufacturer. It believes many photographers who take pictures with smartphones want to do something more creative. This includes people who haven't shot film before and some who haven't shot film in a long time.
With that context in mind, Ricoh tells us it chose the half-frame format for two important reasons. The first is to mitigate costs; film may be experiencing a resurgence, but prices remain high, particularly when you include both film and processing. By doubling the number of frames on each roll of film, it effectively cuts the cost-per-frame in half.
"Ricoh says it wants to keep the camera's learning curve relatively simple, making it easier for first-time film shooters to get the desired results without requiring much experience."
The second is that the vertical format more closely aligns with the shooting style many people have adopted for sharing photos on social media platforms.
Additionally, Ricoh says it wants to keep the camera's learning curve relatively simple, making it easier for first-time film shooters to get the desired results without requiring much experience. As a result, the camera uses programmed exposure modes rather than offering a fully manual shooting experience.
That's maybe a roundabout way of saying that if you're looking for a fully manual, full-frame 35mm film camera, the Pentax 17 isn't it. However, that doesn't mean you can't have a lot of fun shooting it.
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The Pentax 17 is essentially a modern point-and-shoot camera, though it's a well-built one. It weighs 290g (10.2 oz) without film or battery, and the top and bottom plates are made of magnesium alloy. Much of the middle is made of plastic. Consistent with the camera's compact style, the grip is relatively small.
In an homage to previous Pentax cameras, the Pentax 17 includes several features borrowed from, or inspired by, earlier Pentax models, one of which is visible on the front: the number 17 in the camera's logo uses the same font for the digits as Pentax 6x7 cameras from years past.
Another throwback is visible on the top of the viewfinder, with the Asahi Optical Company logo appearing above the Pentax branding. You'll also find the film plane indicator and the words 'Film Camera' here.
The camera's mode dial is divided into three color-coded sections: blue, white and gold. The blue section has a single Auto mode, in which the camera will make all exposure decisions, including whether or not to fire the flash. The white section includes Program, Slow-speed, bulb modes, and a Bokeh mode that forces the leaf shutter to remain at its widest possible aperture. Selecting any of the modes in the white section turns off the flash.
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In contrast, selecting any mode in the gold section will force the flash to fire. It includes a standard Program mode (with flash sync) and a Slow-speed sync mode that allows the shutter to remain open long enough for ambient light conditions.
An exposure compensation dial with a range of ±2EV in 1/3 stop increments provides an added degree of control in situations that could fool the camera's auto exposure metering, such as taking photos in the snow.
The camera's shutter button, which is based on the one from the Pentax KP DSLR, is surrounded by the on/off switch. Alongside it, you'll find the film advance lever and frame counter. We're told the film winding mechanism is based on the one from the Pentax Auto 110, and the frame counter goes all the way to 72, the maximum number of photos you can take using a roll of 36-exposure film.
The built-in flash also comes from the Pentax KP, though it's mounted in front instead of using a pop-up mechanism. It's rated for 6m (20ft) at ISO 100.
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When loading film, you'll need to set the ISO using the ISO dial, which is released by a small black button to the right of the dial. The camera supports films within the ISO range of 50-3200.
Inside the ISO dial is the film rewind crank, another throwback: It's based on the crank from the Pentax LX, an SLR released in 1980, and we're told the white arrow markings on the crank are designed to mimic the Pentax Spotmatic SP.
The back of the camera includes a 2.5mm jack that works with the Pentax CS-205 cable release. To enhance the film experience, there's even a frame to hold the top flap of the film box to remind you of what film is in the camera. Finally, the bottom of the camera has a tripod socket and the film rewind release button.
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The Pentax 17 uses a 25mm F3.5 lens with a leaf shutter, but owning to the camera's half-frame format, it has an effective 37mm focal length in equivalent terms. It's supposed to be based on the lens in the Pentax Espio Mini from 1994, and like that camera, it uses a triplet design that features three elements in three groups. It has been updated to include Pentax's modern HD coating. The smallest aperture is F16.
The lens employs a zone focus system with six available presets: 0.25m, 0.5m, 1.2m, 1.7m, 3m (0.82ft, 1.7ft, 4ft, 5.6ft, 10ft) and infinity. Zones are selected using icons along the top of the lens, with index marks in meters and feet also available below the lens.
The lens includes a 40.5mm filter thread, and since the light meter is located on the front of the lens, it should meter accurately even with a filter attached.
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The most obvious thing you'll notice when looking through the viewfinder is that it's vertical, owing to the camera's half-frame design.
The viewfinder is a simple optical tunnel design. It includes two sets of frame etchings, one for regular photos and one for shooting in macro mode, which corrects for parallax when the camera is close to the subject.
A pair of LED lights sits to the right of the viewfinder to indicate conditions such as insufficient light (which could also indicate that the lens cap is still attached), that the film lever needs to be wound before you can shoot the next frame, or to remind you that you're in macro mode.
"The most obvious thing you'll notice when looking through the viewfinder is that it's vertical, owing to the camera's half-frame design."
Helpfully, a pass-through in the viewfinder allows you to see which zone focus icon is currently selected. This allows you to select the focus zone without removing the camera from your eye.
The Pentax 17 may be the first Pentax camera introduced in quite some time not to include a rechargeable battery, opting for a 3V CR2 lithium battery instead.
According to the spec sheet, a battery should last through 10 rolls of 36-exposure film when using flash for 50% of the photos. However, a Ricoh representative told us that, in practice, most users will likely get double this number if they do not use the flash so frequently.
In many ways, shooting the Pentax 17 is reminiscent of using an old point-and-shoot film camera. But not quite.
Many point-and-shoot film cameras from the last couple of decades of the film era did as much as possible to get film out of users' way: features like auto-winding to the first frame, automatic film advance between frames, and auto rewind at the end of a roll of film were commonplace. And, of course, most were autofocus. In essence, in an era where every camera shot film, most point-and-shoot cameras aimed to make it possible for people just to point and shoot.
The Pentax 17 takes a hybrid approach. It feels like a point-and-shoot but provides enough tactile cues to ensure that you engage with the film experience. Manually advancing the film to the first frame, cranking the film advance lever between shots, and manually rewinding at the end of the roll are all part of the process. I rather enjoyed the simple action of cranking the film advance lever and using it to anchor my thumb when shooting. As a former film shooter, it felt very natural.
Similarly, zone focusing requires you to stop and evaluate the scene. It's been a while since I've shot using zone focusing, and it took me a little time to get into the groove, but it provided an enjoyable balance between needing to stop to think about my settings and a casual point-and-shoot experience. Zone focusing is pretty simple, and I expect most users will get pretty good at it after shooting a couple of rolls of film.
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Kodak Ektar 100 Photo: Dale Baskin |
The thing that's going to jump out to many experienced photographers will be the vertical viewfinder. This can be a bit jarring in a world where most cameras default to landscape view, but I mostly forgot about it within a few minutes and just enjoyed shooting. Pentax anticipates selling many of these cameras to people who came of age shooting on smartphones, and I expect many of those users will feel right at home with the vertical arrangement.
Overall, the camera handles well. The small grip provides a good balance between handling and appearance, and the controls are logical and comfortably laid out. Turning the focus ring on the lens feels less precise than I'd like – I wish it would more definitively click into place when switching between zones – but it's not a showstopper.
The half-frame approach has one very tangible benefit: with up to 72 exposures on a roll of film, you're likely to spend less time watching the film counter and more time enjoying the photography experience.
Considering the Pentax 17's half-frame format, it shouldn't come as a surprise that it doesn't deliver the same image quality as the larger negatives from a standard 35mm camera (similar to what we see with different sizes of digital sensors). Let's stipulate that the Pentax 17 isn't a camera you're going to buy if absolute image quality is your top priority. Instead, it's a camera you buy because you're looking for a particular type of shooting experience.
Overall, image quality met my expectations. The lens isn't as tack-sharp as the more modern designs found on recent digital cameras, but even if it were, chances are pretty good it would out-resolve most of the film you're likely to put in the camera. Generally speaking, image quality reminds me of the results you would get from a typical point-and-shoot film camera, which isn't too surprising considering the lens' heritage.
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Kodak Ektar 100 Photo: Dale Baskin |
One of the biggest factors that will impact image quality isn't the camera itself but the film you use. During my test period with the camera, I used Kodak Ektar 100 film, which produces relatively high contrast and vivid colors. In retrospect, it probably wasn't the best film stock for a sunny summer day with a lot of contrast, but that's what I put in the camera. As a result, some of my photos include blown highlights and dark shadows that likely wouldn't have occurred had I used a film with less contrast.
However, that's part of the film photography experience: sometimes, you just have to shoot whatever film happens to be in your camera.
How the film is developed can also be a factor. Our film was processed and scanned by a commercial lab, The Darkroom, and included 'Enhanced' scans that measure 2905 x 2048 pixels.
I expect most people who seek out the Pentax 17 will do so to share images on social media or make small prints rather than ordering huge enlargements to hang over the fireplace. For those uses, image quality is acceptable. What's probably more important to these users is the ability to create images with a distinct look different from the highly processed smartphone images most people are used to seeing.
When considering the Pentax 17, it's essential to manage expectations. Understandably, some design choices, particularly the decision to go with a vertical-first, half-frame format, have been polarizing within the photography community, especially among long-time photographers. In this case, it's important to consider the product's target audience.
Film continues to sell, in part due to younger photographers who want to experiment with film photography. It's a logical demographic for Pentax to go after, and it allows the company to start building relationships with a different generation of users. In that context, a half-frame camera that defaults to vertical shooting makes some sense.
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Kodak Ektar 100 Photo: Dale Baskin |
However, don't be misled into thinking the Pentax 17 is only for the Instagram crowd. Sometimes, photography is simply about having fun, and I had a lot of fun using the camera. In fact, one of the things I enjoyed most was the half-frame format. Anyone who has shot film knows that part of the experience is that brief moment of anxiety you experience every time you press the shutter button, hoping each photo is worth the incremental expense. Watching the frame counter tick up and knowing you can go all the way to 72 removes some of that stress.
And those expenses are real. The Darkroom, the commercial lab that processed and scanned our photos, charges around $20 to process and scan a roll of 35mm film from a half-frame camera, which includes online delivery of the scans and negatives returned by post. Adding a set of prints increases that cost by around $10. Prices will vary between labs, but this gives you a ballpark idea of the costs.
At $499, the Pentax 17 will be more than an impulse buy for most people. However, some used point-and-shoots, including the Pentax Espio Mini, routinely sell on the used market for around $250. From that perspective, a new camera with a warranty and a company to back it up could be attractive to buyers who prefer not to roll the dice on used gear.
Should you buy it? If you're the type of person who hasn't shot film before, or maybe not in a long time, the Pentax 17 is a good entry point to get the film shooting experience. However, there are a lot of great point-and-shoot film cameras available on the used market, too, though it's worth noting that many of these have seen their value increase in recent years and may not be the bargain they once were. But, if the idea of a half-frame, semi-manual camera appeals to you, and your expectations for image quality are reasonable, the Pentax 17 is a good option.
As already reported earlier, Sigma officially released their 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens for Canon RF (the lens has been available for Sony E and Leica L Mounts since 2021 and for Fujifilm X mount since last year). This is one of the first six Sigma APS-C lenses (no full-frame lenses for now) that will be available for Canon RF-mount (see the full list here).
Key Specs of the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF
Product images of the 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary in Canon RF mount for the announcement of SIGMA lenses for Canon RF mount.
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF Specification Chart:
| Product Name | SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary |
| Lens Construction | 13 elements in 10 groups (3 Aspherical Elements / 1 SLD Glass) |
| Angle of View | 73.4°-30.0° |
| Aperture | 7 Blades, Rounded Diaphragm, f2.8-22 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 12.1cm-30cm (From Sensor) |
| Maximum Magnification Ratio | 1:2.8(W) – 1:5(T) |
| Dimensions (Diameter x Length*) *From the front of the lens to mount |
φ69.2mm x 74.5mm / φ2.7in. x 2.9in. |
| Weight | 300g / 10.6oz. |
| Supplied Accessories | LENS HOOD LH582-02 FRONT CAP LCF-55 III REAR CAP LCR II |
Sigma has no plans to release full-frame lenses for Canon RF-mount
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Sigma has announced the pricing of its 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | C lens for APS-C RF-mount Canon cameras.
The RF version will be on sale from mid July 2024 with a recommended retail price of $599, which is a $50 premium compared with the launch prices of the existing versions for Sony E mount, Fujifilm X mount and Leica L mount. We'll have to wait to see whether this trend continues before we can make assumptions about the cost of Canon's RF-mount licensing. In the UK, the list price is the same across mounts, at £479.
Sigma says the 18-50mm F2.8 is part of its mount conversion program, so you can arrange to get your existing lenses modified for RF-mount, if you have them. It'll be interesting to see whether the same is true for the other DC DN primes Sigma has promised, as it may offer a mechanism for owners of EF-M versions to carry their lenses over to the newer Canon mount.
With dimensions of 69 x 75mm (2.7 x 2.9"), the Canon version is around 4mm wider than the original Sony E-mount version and, at 300g (10.6oz), is 10g heavier.
We're currently in the process of shooting a gallery with the 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN on the Canon EOS R7 and will publish it in the coming weeks.
SIGMA Corporation is pleased to announce the launch schedule of SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN｜Contemporary for Canon RF Mount.
A large F2.8 aperture zoom lens that need never leave your camera.
This exceptionally light, bright, and sharp standard zoom for crop-sensor mirrorless cameras is the ultimate workhorse lens.
SIGMA's first APS-C size mirrorless dedicated zoom lens, the SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary, will now be available for the Canon RF Mount. This addition allows users to enjoy high-performance, and high-quality SIGMA zoom lenses in native mount on their Canon RF Mount system.
A control algorithm including AF drive and communication speed optimization has been developed specifically for Canon RF Mount interchangeable lenses. In addition to realizing high-speed AF, the lens also supports Servo AF and in-camera aberration correction*1. The mount is rubber-sealed to cater for use in a variety of environments.
Mount Conversion Service is available to convert other mounts of SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN｜Contemporary to Canon RF Mount.
The compact body offers a versatile full-frame equivalent zoom range of 28.8mm to 80mm, a wide aperture of F2.8 throughout the entire zoom range that allows you to enjoy bokeh expressions, and sharp images achieved by the latest optical design technology. With a minimum focusing distance of 12.1cm and a maximum magnification of 1:2.8*2, it allows photographers to take advantage of the compact shooting system, such as shooting close-ups of your subject.
The main feature of the SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary is its overwhelmingly compact and lightweight body that maximizes the excellent portability and advantages of an APS-C mirrorless camera. Despite its large aperture of F2.8, it is the smallest and lightest in its class*3 boasting a maximum diameter of φ69.2mm, a length of 74.5mm and weight of 300g.*4 This makes the large-aperture standard zoom easy to carry around in daily life.
*1 Available on supported cameras only.
*2 The minimum focusing distance and maximum magnification ratio are both values at the wide end.
*3 As an AF compatible, F2.8 constant aperture standard zoom lens for APS-C (as of June 2024, by SIGMA).
*4 Size and weight measurements given for Canon RF Mount version.
Sigma China is teasing a new product announcement for tomorrow - the rumors from China point to a new Canon RF mount lens(es):
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The Nikon Z6 III camera is now shipping. Here is a recap of the latest Z6 III stories from NikonRumors:
Nikon Z6 III pre-order links:
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The latest Canon patents:
Canon 35-600mm f/4-7.1 and Canon 28-500mm f/3.5-7.1 Lens Patents Found
Canon Patents For Inner Zoom 15-60mm F2.8 and 22-80mm F2.8 Found
Canon RF33mm f/1.8 APS-C and Canon RF24mm f/2.8 Full Frame Patents Found
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The SwitchLens Micro Four Thirds camera for smartphones has already raised over $231k on Kickstarter with 32 more days left.
Additional information:
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Was the Panasonic S9 camera really in short supply because of high demand? The camera is currently sitting in stock at Adorama and B&H Photo - (all colors available!) almost a week before the official shipping date.
Companies should work harder to convince us that their products are good and selling well. Announcing short supply because of high demand is outdated and laughable.
I do believe that the Fujifilm X100VI, for example, is currently in high demand—Amazon still does not even let you place an order. The Leica Q3, Nikon Z8, and a few other cameras were also really in high demand, but everything else is marketing BS. Just take a look at the long list of products that were "in high demand" and tell me what you think.
Ricoh even recently implemented a lottery system in order to pre-order their latest GR III HDF and GR IIIx HDF cameras, which are almost identical to the previous model. A lottery system? Really?
Can you believe this: the Panasonic S9 camera will be in short supply because of high demand?
More bad news for Panasonic: Lumix S9 product page controversy and the use of stock photos *UPDATED*
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A new Nikon Z7 III camera is not coming anytime soon, but a new Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 S-line lens should be announced very soon:
The next Nikon announcement: new Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 S-line lens coming very soon
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Pentax 17 film camera additional coverage (preorders: Adorama | B&H | Paul’s | Koch | WEX):
The new Pentax 17 film camera is currently in stock at WEX Photo (UK)
Pentax 17 camera easter eggs: inspired, designed, and developed from historic products
Rioch Japan announced announced supply shortage of the new Pentax 17 camera
Ricoh Japan issued a temporary order suspension for the new Pentax 17 film camera
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The new SIRUI Sniper 16mm f/1.2 and 75mm f/1.2 APS-C autofocus lenses are now available for sale (check also the official website, Amazon, and B&H).
Previous coverage of SIRUI Sniper can be found here.
Additional information on the SIRUI Sniper 16mm f/1.2 and 75mm f/1.2 APS-C autofocus lenses:
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We'd never before seen so much silicon wrapped up in such a small package Photo: Samuel Spencer |
The Hasselblad X1D beat Fujifilm to the market by three months in 2016 to become the first mirrorless medium format camera. It wasn't the first "affordable" (or, at least, sub-$10,000) medium format option: that credit goes to the Mamiya DM22, but it was the first larger-than-full-frame digital camera to be designed as a self-contained ILC with no mirror.
It was built around the same 50MP CMOS sensor as the Pentax 645Z, which also underpinned the Fujifilm GFX 50 models, producing some excellent image quality. Hasselblad's modern minimalist design was eye-catching, and the operability improved significantly through a series of firmware updates (though it never offered the mass-market slickness of the GFX models).
One of the factors that allowed the Hasselblad to be so small was the decision to build leaf shutters into all the XCD lenses, rather than having a physical shutter in the camera body. This resulted in a camera that could sync with flashes all the way up to each lens's maximum shutter speed. Though this came at the cost both of higher lens prices and of polygonal bokeh, as the shutter/aperture mechanisms had relatively few blades. This second issue was somewhat resolved by an update that allowed the aperture to be opened a fraction beyond the widest listed value, so that the blades don't intrude on the image.
Click here to see the nearly 200 photos we've published from the X1D
Alongside the X1D came the first series of medium format lenses designed specifically for 44x33mm digital, giving some excellent results (to the point that moiré is a significant risk even when stopped-down to F5.6, given the lack of low-pass filter on the X1D's sensor). It also led to the only instance we've seen of a manufacturer referring to equivalent f-numbers. It's probably no surprise that it would be one of the only companies to solely produce larger than full-frame systems.
We were in the fortunate position to borrow a Hasselblad, Pentax 645Z and Fujifilm GFX 50S at the same time and use them alongside one another, and looked at their comparative strengths and weaknesses. We hope to do something similar with the more refined 100MP cameras from Hasselblad and Fujifilm in the coming months.
Skylum released a new Luminar Neo update version 1.20 with several improvements ranging from interface tweaks to bug fixes:
Luminar Neo update 1.20.0:
List of fixed bugs:
For macOS
For Windows
Skylum announced a new photo editing app for professional portrait photographers
New Luminar Mobile app for iPhone is now available (20% off coupon code included)
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Tamron announced an increase in their dividends, The company stock prices have more than doubled this year (+57.96%):
On the 18th, Tamron announced that it would pay a dividend of 70 yen per share for the January-June period of 2024. This is an increase of 20 yen from the previous forecast and an increase of 35 yen from the previous period. This reflects the company's favorable performance, with sales of its main camera business and automotive parts growing. (Nikke)
Tamron releases financial results, plans to release 7 new lenses in 2024
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June includes multiple days devoted to celebrating nature, including World Environment Day (June 5), World Oceans Day (June 8) and World Rainforest Day (June 22). In that spirit, we chose 'Natural Worlds' as the theme for our most recent Editors' Choice photo challenge, with over 100 readers submitting entries.
We love seeing your work! Thanks to everyone who submitted. We couldn't call out every image we liked, so we restrained ourselves to a baker's dozen (in no particular order).
If you don't see your work here today, don't despair. We'll soon announce a new Editors' Choice challenge.
Also, a quick reminder to keep comments constructive and civil. These are images submitted by your fellow readers who took the time to share their work. Rule #1: Be nice. That's it, there is no rule #2.
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By: Montage61
Caption: Simplicity and the beauty.
Technical specs: Sony Cybershot DSC-R1 | 1/400 sec | F4.8 | ISO 160
Edits: Basic light adjustments using the Snapseed Android app.
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By: Jerredz
Caption: A lone bull sits under an amazing sky in Nebraska's Sandhills. This part of the state is incredibly diverse, and although it's rare to find public land, this open range area of the western part of Nebraska is one of those rare locations.
Technical specs: Fujifilm GFX 100S | Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 | 1/320 sec | F8 | ISO 100
Edits: Contrast, highlights, shadows, whites and blacks.
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By: DaveN01
Caption: Cottonwood Pass sunset.
Technical specs: Pentax K1 | Samyang 24mm F1.4 ED AS IF UMC | 1/60 sec | F22 | ISO 100
Edits: Adjusted lights and shadows.
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By: GrantsImages
Caption: Supervised by the parents, this was the first day out of the nest for this juvenile Pine Siskin. This pine tree is on our front lawn and my wife and I are able to watch the progress through our front window.
Technical specs: Nikon D850 | Nikon AF-S 300mm F4E PR ED DR | 1/320 sec | F5.6 | ISO 720
Edits: Light sharpening, contrast and clarity adjustments in Lightroom
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By: Xiaomao
Caption: An Asian green bee-eater in Yunnan, China on June 3..
Technical specs: Sony a1 | Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS | 1/2000 sec | F4 | ISO 1600
Edits: List of edits made during post-processing: 1. Color: 3900 2. Toning: +1 3. Exposure: +0.81 4. Contrast: -54 5. High light: +88 6. Shadow: +19 7. White level: +4 8. Black level: +53 9.Clarity: +11 Etc. The photo was taken for an Asian green bee-eater in Yunnan, China on June 3.
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By: Dino26323
Caption: Local field UK West Midlands.
Technical specs: Pentax 645D | Pentax 645 150mm F2.8 SMC | 1/1000 sec | F2.8 | ISO 100
Edits: Brightened and darkened Raw to make JPEG from one Raw photo. Added yellow cast to bottom of image.
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By: raptor_photo
Caption: Red fox fight.
Technical specs: Nikon D3500 | 1/600 sec | F6 | ISO 5600
Edits: None listed
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By: DaveN01
Caption: Cottonwood Pass, Colorado.
Technical specs: Pentax K1 | SIrix 15mm F2.4 | 30 sec | F2.4 | ISO 3200
Edits: Single exposure, adjusted lighting, denoise, and some color balancing.
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By: double-vision
Caption: Capture of a quiver tree at sunset in the Namib Desert.
Technical specs: Sony a1 | 35mm | 1/160 sec | F10 | ISO 100
Edits: None listed
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By: TheDispossessed
Caption: A speckled bush-cricket nymph, photographed in Empingham, Rutland, England.
Technical specs: Olympus E-M1 Mark II | Olympus ED 60mm F2.8 Macro | 1/250 sec | F11 | ISO 200 | Nissin i40 flash with cygnustech diffuser
Edits: Slight contrast and sharpening adjustments.
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By: Minas_Eye
Caption: Banana leaf attacked by Black Sigatoka.
Technical specs: Olympus E-M1 III | Olympus ED 60mm F2.8 Macro | 1/250 sec | F4.5 | ISO 1200
Edits: Cropping and small adjustments in contrast, tone and shadows.
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By: Peter Timmerman
Caption: This fern was shot in our garden in Boekelo, The Netherlands. Camera was set on Monochrome + R-filter & Tone curve H+2 / S+2.
Technical specs: Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Fujifilm GF 120mm F4 R LM OIS WR Macro | 1/420 sec | F8 | ISO 640
Edits: Sharpening and crop
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By: ebaphoto
Caption: Taken while walking In the fields at Schooley's Mountain Park, Long Valley, NJ. The flower head is quite small, about 2 cm. They are easily missed.
Technical specs: Nikon D500 | Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro | 1/125 sec | F8 | ISO 125
Edits: Raw processed in Photoshop ACR, adjustments in exposure, contrast, highlights, blacks; 0.5 pixel high-pass sharpening.
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Thank you to everyone who participated. Seriously, how amazing is it to see our fellow DPReview reader's work? To see all the entries for yourself, head over to the challenge now. The complete shooting specs and gear used for each photo in the challenge platform can also be found in the challenges gallery.
If you couldn't participate in this editors' challenge, keep an eye out for our next one. And, if you have a suggestion for an Editors' challenge theme, let us know in the comments.
The new Nextorage CFexpress Type A memory cards are now available for purchase on Amazon US:
Nextorage NX-A1PRO
Nextorage NX-A1SE
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Nextorage CFexpress Type A NX-A1PRO Series:
Nextorage CFexpress Type A NX-A1SE Series:
The NX-A1PRO series is a CFexpress Type A memory card for professional users who handle high-speed continuous shooting and high bit-rate video.
Best-in-class write/read speeds.
The maximum transfer rate of 950 MB/s for both write and read, the highest level in its class, and the minimum continuous write speed of 850 MB/s are achieved. [1] [3] The number of consecutive shots possible during high-speed continuous shooting has been increased, and the buffer memory release time has been shortened. This reduces the number of missed shots at the desired moment.
Dynamic Auto Power Save, a unique low-power consumption technology that stabilizes video recording.
Nextorage's unique power saving technology, "Dynamic Auto Power Save," reduces power consumption by up to 88% compared to the case without. In addition to reducing power consumption during video recording, thermal throttling* is also suppressed by reducing the temperature rise of the card itself. (*Thermal throttling: a control function that attenuates the transfer rate to prevent thermal runaway). This enables stable video recording. It also reduces the camera's battery consumption, which contributes to extending the available shooting time.
VPG400 compliant, as required for professional video shooting.
All capacities comply with the Video Performance Guarantee VPG400 (minimum guaranteed continuous write speed: 400 MB/s). It has the specifications required for professional video recording.
Abundant lineup of capacities for various applications
80 GB/160 GB capacity lineup for high-speed continuous shooting of still images and VPG200 for video shooting requiring. High capacity 320 GB/640 GB available. The CFexpress Type A is now available to professional users who have not yet used the CFexpress Type A. We want our customers to experience the performance of our 40GB capacity at an affordable price.
The NX-A1SE series is a CFexpress Type A memory card for video creators who shoot long, high-quality videos.
Best-in-class write/read speeds.
Achieves a class-leading maximum write/read transfer rate of 950 MB/s. [1] Reduces data transfer time after shooting.
High-capacity lineup for long-time video recording
The high-capacity lineup of 480 GB,960 GB and 1,920 GB supports long-time movie recording, and is ideal for switching from SD cards, as it dramatically improves shooting time and data transfer speeds compared to SDXC UHS-II memory cards.
VPG200 compliant for stable, high quality video recording
All capacities comply with the Video Performance Guarantee VPG200 (guaranteed minimum continuous write speed: 200 MB/s). It has the specifications required for professional video recording.
Durability
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