Nikon today introduces the first of the f2.8 pro lenses for Nikon Z. The NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is a professional lens that boasts an exceptionally compact build, advanced optics, and extensive weather sealing. Stills or video, this workhorse lens delivers superb results.
Main feature
Exceptional close-up performance: Minimum focus distance of 0.38m
Advanced optical design: 17 elements in 15 groups with anti-reflective ARNEO and Nano Crystal coatings
Customisable control ring: Manual focusing (default), silent aperture control (great for iris transitions during video recording), or exposure compensation
L-Fn (lens function) button: Assign up to 21 different functions. From AF lock to metering, bracketing, and more. OLED information display panel: quickly confirm aperture, focus distance, exact focal length, and depth of field
Tough, compact build with extensive sealing to protect from dust and moisture
The Canon EOS RP is essentially a smaller, lighter and cheaper alternative to the imaging giant’s first full-frame mirrorless camera, the EOS R
Just like its bigger sibling, the EOS RP is powered by the DIGIC 8 image processor and boasts Canon’s coveted Dual Pixel CMOS AF. The mirrorless camera houses a full-frame 26.2MP CMOS sensor and is capable of reaching a maximum ISO of 40,000. Alongside Dual Pixel CMOS AF, the EOS RP matches its high-end counterpart’s 88% horizontal and 100% vertical coverage. And – although not quite as impressive as the EOS R’s mammoth 5,655 AF points – the EOS RP still packs a similarly jaw-dropping 4,779 AF positions. It also features Face+Tracking, Eye AF, One-shot AF and Servo AF modes, and those shooting in low light can make use of the camera’s ability to focus down to an impressive -5 EV.
Main features
Incredible quality images at any time of day
EOS handling without compromise
See everything, miss nothing with Dual Pixel CMOS AF
Shoot flexibly and connect seamlessly
Create high quality and super-steady movies
The Fujifilm X-T30, the follow-up to the X-T20, now boasts Fujifilm’s fourth generation image sensor and processor found in the X-T3.
Designed for all photographers from beginner to advanced, the X-T30 offers phase detection pixels across the entire frame, Full HD and 4K/30p video recording, a new intuitive 3.0″ touch-screen, and an improved body design for increased comfort and stability.
Main features
New Fourth generation 26.1-megapixel APS-C X Trans CMOS 4 image sensor and X Processor 4 (same as X-T3)
AF algorithm has been improved to deliver even more advanced AF-tracking performance for both stills and video
100% phase detection pixels are now across the entire frame, making it possible to quickly and accurately focus on a subject
Improved video functionality: 4K at 30fps, Full HD 1080p, including 120fps to create super slow motion effects
Filmmakers needing high colour fidelity can record 10-bit, 4:2:2 colour through the camera’s HDMI port
New Focus Lever: replaces Selector Buttons to achieve faster and more intuitive camera operation, allows for extra grip too
Improved ISO: extended 80-51200, standard ISO160-12800
Built-in WiFi for shooting from your smartphone or tablet devices
1x SD UHS-I card slot, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth V.4.2, headphone Jack via USB-C Adapter & NP-W126S battery
The Fujifilm XF16mm f2.8 R WR Lens expands the X series line-up of compact, lightweight and stylish lenses with a focal length that’s suitable for architecture, landscape and low-light photography Designed for Fujifilm’s mirrorless cameras, the lens features a focal length equivalent to 24mm (in the 35mm format), has a maximum aperture of f2.8 and adopts an inner focusing system driven by a stepping motor for faster and quieter auto-focusing.
Main feature
The lens features 10 lens elements in 8 groups including two aspherical elements. Optimal arrangement of aspherical lenses suppress spherical aberrations and field curvature while maintaining high performance from the center of the screen to every corner.
The lens weighs just 155g and is 45.4mm in length. It is the widest lens of the compact prime lens series. The aperture and focusing rings feature precise click stops and smooth damping for enhanced operation. The metal exterior uses the same design style as XF23mmF2 R WR, XF35mmF2 R WR, and XF50mmF2 WR for a robust, premium feel.
The inner focusing AF system uses a stepping motor to drive lightweight focusing elements for a fast, silent autofocus performance.
The lens is weather-sealed at nine points around the barrel making it weather and dust resistant. It is designed to operate in temperatures as low as -10°C. Used with the weather and dust-resistant FUJIFILM X-Pro2 or X-T1/T2/T3, and X-H1 bodies means users can shoot confidently in light rain or dusty environments without worrying about the conditions.
On the 1st February, Panasonic launched its latest cameras, the Lumix S1 and LUMIX S1R. Designed for photography and video, the LUMIX S1 and S1R are built around the wide diameter L-Mount and offer media creatives all the benefits of a full-frame high sensitivity sensor.
The 24.2-megapixel-CMOS is the heart of LUMIX S1, the camera performs at the highest standards in photography as well as offering advanced video recording with well-retained highlight and shadow details. The 47.3-million-pixel CMOS sensor for LUMIX S1R it is the world’s highest resolution full frame mirrorless camera that offers images of unprecedented quality exhibiting exceptional detail, rich graduation and superior colour reproduction.
Powered by a new Venus Engine, both models incorporates a high-speed, high-precision AF system ensuring the cameras meet the exacting demands of professional photographers in all shooting situations. To capture the decisive moment, the photographer frames the image using the world’s highest resolution electronic viewfinder with unrivalled clarity via a 5.76-million-dot OLED display.
Panasonic LUMIX S1R
Designed to Meet Professional Expectations
Developed for professional photographers, the LUMIX S1R has been built to withstand heavy use with magnesium alloy die-cast front and rear panels and sealing at every joint, dial and button. The camera is resistant to dust, splashes and operates at temperatures as low as -10°C.
The shutter unit is designed to endure 400,000 actuations. It allows mechanically driven exposure times as short as 1/8000 sec to ensure the capture of fast moving subjects even using open aperture settings of fast lenses in the bright sunshine. The external flash can be synchronised with the industry’s fastest shutter speed of 1/320 second.
High-Speed Precision Focusing
Combining contrast detection and Panasonic’s unique DFD technology with ultra-fast processing creates a focusing system that provides both speed and precision. To achieve extremely fast and accurate focusing, the Venus Engine, CMOS sensor and new LUMIX S lenses communicate at up to 480 fps allowing the system to react in 0.08 seconds.
Focus acquisition and tracking is enhanced with Advanced Artificial Intelligence Technology that detects humans, cats, dogs and birds. Identifying the subject helps the system anticipate movement patterns and allows the autofocus to keep tracking the subject even when its back is turned. Face, eye and pupil detection ensure that portraits are focused correctly.
Artificial intelligence adds to autofocus performance
Eye-AF and animal recognition added to face detection
Nine frames per second burst shooting with full resolution
Ground Breaking Image Detail
The detail gathering ability of the full-frame 47.3-million-pixel CMOS-sensor (36 x 24 mm) is boosted by absence of a low pass filter, ensuring the finest textures in any scene will be captured accurately. New aspherical micro lenses over each pixel improve the light-gathering abilities of the sensor so low noise levels are maintained at high ISO settings. The LUMIX S1R offers an ISO range of up to ISO 25.600, making it ideal for working in low light conditions.
New micro lens design to ensure best efficiency
Low noise even at high ISO
High resolution mode for 187-Megapixel images
Panasonic LUMIX S1
High Resolution, High Sensitivity, High-Speed Precision Focusing
2 Megapixel full-frame sensor
6-stopDual Image Stabilisation for Still and Video Mode
Real View Finder with 5760K OLED display
The LUMIX S1 full frame mirrorless camera uses a 24.2-million-pixel CMOS sensor (35.6 x 23.8 mm) that provides a wide dynamic range and excellent signal to noise ratios at high ISO settings. Efficient pixel design, combined with the high-powered Venus Engine processor, allows standard ISO settings to reach ISO 51.200. When extra resolution is needed, a High Resolution Mode can be used to create images with a staggering 96 million pixels.
Just like the recently announced Olympus OM-D E-M1X, the LUMIX S1 features dual memory slots. However, Panasonic has plumped for one UHS-II SD card slot and one XQD card slot, and is set to provide CFexpress support in the near future.
Just like the S1R, the Lumix S1 is donated with Venus Engine, CMOS sensor and new LUMIX S lenses communicate at up to 480 fps allowing the system to react in 0.08 seconds.
The Real View Finder offers refresh rates of up to 120 fps and a virtually non-existent lag of just 0.005 seconds for smooth and realistic tracking of motion while panning with moving subjects. The display resolution, matched with a 10.000:1 contrast ratio, ensures a very clear and detailed view. The finder magnification can be adjusted from 0.78x to 0.74x or 0.7x for the comfort of the photographer.
Class Leading Video
Dedicated filmmakers or those who shoot film often will likely prefer the S1’s smaller resolution and ability to shoot internal 10-bit 4K video. However, that’s not to say you won’t find plenty of video oomph within the S1R. You can still record 8-bit internal 4K video at up to 60fps. Slow-motion footage can be achieved in both 4K and full HD, with the former allowing for 2x slow motion at 60fps and the latter an impressive 6x slow motion at up to 180fps.
Footage can be recorded in camera on SD and XQD cards or externally through a HDMI Type-A port. The camera features a 3.5mm mic socket and 3.5mm headphone port, while the hotshoe supports Panasonic’s DMW-XLR1 microphone adapter.
That’s really all of the discernible differences between the LUMIX S1R and S1. The former features the same 5.5 stops of in-body image stabilisation, boosted to 6 stops when paired with an S-series lens’ 2-axis OIS. It still shoots 9fps bursts in AF-S and 6fps bursts in AF-C. And, you’re still treated to a dual card slot that will accept a UHS-II SD card and an XQD card, with CFexpress support on the way.
Panasonic LUMIX S1 and S1R Comparison
Choosing between LUMIX S1 or LUMIX S1R will depend on your preferences as a photographer. The S1 is perhaps the more versatile choice and will also appeal to those who favour video, while the S1R’s big 47.3MP sensor and advanced High Resolution Mode will be favoured by landscape photographers or those working in a studio.
Panasonic LUMIX S1
Panasonic LUMIX S1R
Megapixels
24.2MP
47.3MP
Image stabilisation
5.5 Stops (6 stops with Dual IS)
5.5 Stops (6 stops with Dual IS)
FPS
AF-S 9fps, AF-C 6fps (14-bit RAWs)
AF-S 9fps, AF-C 6fps (14-bit RAWs)
Buffer for burst shooting
JPEG 999+, RAW 90
JPEG 50, RAW 40
Video (HDMI output)
4K 60fps 4:4:2 10-bit (Optional)
4K 60fps 4:2:0 8-bit
Slow-motion video
FHD 180fps (NTSC) / 150fps (PAL)
FHD 180fps (NTSC) / 150fps (PAL)
High Resolution Mode
96MP
187MP
Three Lenses for LUMIX S-System
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F4 O.I.S.
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S.
Based on the Leica L-Mount and specially focusing on professional use, the LUMIX S Series pursues uncompromising standards in its cameras and lenses. While aall interchangeable lenses of the LUMIX S Series provide high performance,those marked “LUMIX S PRO” push the boundaries of optical performance further for approval against Leica’s stringent standards.
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