Nikon has announced a new camera body in its Z series Mirrorless range. The Nikon Z5 is a full frame 24.3 megapixel camera with two SD card slots for more shots or for a secure backup on important shoots. The Nikon Z5 is positioned below the Z6 and Z7 in the Z series lineup, but it is a powerful camera, and an ideal first full-frame body.
Nikon Z5
Nikon has put the most important mirrorless technologies in this small, light, but tough, camera body. The 24.3 megapixel CMOS sensor has ample resolution for stills and video recording up to 4K. Here are the features in detail.
Five Axis VR CMOS Sensor
The full-frame 24.3 megapixel CMOS sensor in the Nikon Z5 is mounted on a 5-axis VR system for in body image stabilisation. With any Nikkor Z lens your stills stay sharp and your video will stay steady. The sensor has an ISO range of 100-51,200 to cope with any lighting conditions, with excellent low-noise performance at higher ISO levels.
Small, Light, Solid
To keep out dust and moisture, the Z5 has a magnesium alloy body with weather sealing around seams, moving dials and buttons. The body is compact and weighs only 680g with the battery. The Nikkor Z 24-50mm f4-6.3 kit lens that comes with the camera is the smallest, lightest full frame zoom available on the market. It is admittedly not the brightest lens, however it is a handy wide to standard zoom that will perform well in good shooting conditions. The body has sensor stabilization which will help produce steadier shots at longer shutter speeds which may be needed with a smaller aperture lens.
Ultra-Sharp AF
The Z5 focus system has 273 AF points on the imaging sensor and includes Eye-Detect AF and Animal-Detect AF focus modes to lock on to a wide range of subjects. The Nikon AF algorithm will lock on to your subject quickly and track moving subjects for crisp action shots.
Dual SD card slots
Record onto fast UHS II SD memory cards and easily shoot to one with a backup saved to the second card. Or use one card for stills and a higher capacity card for video to make sure you never run out of space.
Best in class EVF
The electronic viewfinder in the Nikon Z5 has a 3690k-dot display which shows exposure, ISO and white balance settings in real-time.
To place an order, or to find out more about the kit, contact our sales team on 020 7582 3294 or email sales@fixationuk.com
Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 G Master is an extreme wide angle zoom lens for full-frame Sony alpha bodies. It is perfect for getting close to the action, or capturing a whole scene in one image. The constant f/2.8 aperture is an industry standard for professional zoom lenses, it enables photography in low light at any focal length you select.
The Sony FE 12-24mm f2.8 G Master lens launches at £2899
To place an order, contact our sales team on 020 7582 3294 or email sales@fixationuk.com
Key Features
Innovative Optics – Sony G Master Precision
Sony has preserved incredible image details at extreme wide angles and wide open at f/2.8 by applying the full range of G Master imaging technologies. The FE 12-24mm f/2.8 features four aspherical elements in a complex build of 17 elements. Three are XA elements (extreme aspherical) to manage the distortion and aberrations that can come with wide angle glass. Not here, the combination of XA, Aspherical, ED (extra-low dispersion) and Super ED elements effectively reduce chromatic aberrations for crisp detail while a new Nano AR Coating II minimises ghosting and lens flare.
Bright f/2.8 aperture
The constant aperture of f/2.8 permits shooting at any point in the zoom range without having to resort to slower shutter speeds or higher sensitivity which could take away from the shot. Low light scenes which need low-noise such as night landscapes and astro photography are possible with this lens and the 12-24mm zoom range offers more framing options in one unit.
Professional build and control
Shoot anywhere with weather sealing for resistance against dust and moisture. The Sony 12-24mm f2.8 G Master also features a focus hold button for locking on to your subject without taking your hand from the lens. Alternative functions can be assigned to the focus hold button in the camera menu for more control options.
XD Linear motors – Four of them
Count ‘em four. Two for the main focus movement and two for the floating elements which correct chromatic aberrations as lens elements are moved further apart. XD linear motors are quiet with minimal vibrations for smooth focusing and precise focus tracking. Floating element groups allow lens designers to engineer more compact lenses. Another benefit is that the focus is made faster by reducing the distance traveled by each element group
To place an order, contact our sales team on 020 7582 3294 or email sales@fixationuk.com
With the R5 and R6 Canon announced its biggest update to the mirrorless EOS R system to date. Two new full frame bodies: The 45 megapixel EOS R5 and the 20 megapixel EOS R6. Alongside the camera bodies Canon also announced four new RF mount lenses, and two teleconverters.
Both cameras are compatible with the Canon RF mount converters so you can use your stable of EF lenses with these new bodies.
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Full release info on the two camera bodies below. Read our article on the new Canon RF lenses.
Canon EOS R5: Photography without compromise
Launch Price: £4199
The Canon EOS R5 is a high resolution full-frame mirrorless camera body with high speed AF tracking technology pioneered in the EOS 1DX mark III. The EOS R5 is not only a stills machine, it can record up to 8k DCI video, and offers 4K recording up to 120fps for cinematic slow-motion footage. The camera is built around a magnesium alloy body, built to withstand heavy professional use. The Canon EOS R5 is built without compromise.
Canon EOS R5 key features
45 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor : Capture extraordinary detail, right up to ISO 51,200
20 fps : Silent electronic shutter. Shoot faster and capture the perfect moment.
Full Frame 8K RAW video : Superb resolution and dynamic range
4K video up to 120fps : For outstanding slow motion effects
Up to 8 stop Image Stabilisation : Shoot handheld with very long shutter speeds
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built in : For wireless LAN image transfer
Magnesium Alloy body and chassis
Canon EOS R6: High speed for every story
Launch Price: £2499
The Canon EOS R6 is a lower resolution body, with a higher sensitivity range. Ideal for low light photography and video. The in-body image stabilisation system works with Canon Image Stabilisation lenses to offer up to 8 stop stabilising power for smooth footage, and pin sharp images. The EOS R6 is compatible with the Canon RF lens range and the wider EF range (with a Canon mount adaptor) which makes up to 68 current full-frame optics available for limitless creative expression.
Canon EOS R6 key features
20 Megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor : ISO up to 102,400 for superior low light images
Today Canon announces its biggest update to the mirrorless EOS R system to date. Alongside two new full-frame bodies Canon has launched four new RF mount lenses, and two teleconverters. The Canon RF lens count is now 15 strong.
Read our close up article on the RF lenses vs EF lenses to discover the benefits of the RF system.
To speak to our sales team about how the lenses can work for you, or to put your name on our order list, call us on 0207 582 3294 or email sales@fixationuk.com
RF 85mm f2 Macro IS STM is perfect for portraiture, and features a wide F2 aperture for smooth backgrounds. There are wider f-stop 85mm lenses out there but the f2 is more lightweight and compact, only 500g and 78 x 90.5cm. Beyond portraiture, the RF 85mm f2 has a close focus distance for capturing macro details and it also has in-lens image stabilisation.
Perfect for Portraits
85mm is a flattering focal length for portraits. You can shoot full-length and headshots from a comfortable distance, and your portraits will benefit from smooth background blur from the rounded 9-blade aperture that opens to f/2. The rounded aperture will make your subject stand out sharp against a smoother background.
Image Stabilisation
Canon has an IS system with a strong reputation. RF 85mm f2 macro IS STM offers 5 stops of compensation powered by the high speed communication between EOS R bodies and RF lenses, one of the key benefits of the R system. You will be able to choose longer exposures without motion blur affecting your final image.
0.5x Macro for stunning detail
Shoot clear close-ups with the close focusing distance of 35cm. Wedding photographers capturing a perfect glass of bubbly, diamond rings, flowers and fabrics. The sharpness of macro images is enhanced by the lens aperture closing to f/29. This increases the depth of field for edge to edge sharpness when shooting macro subjects. The maximum magnification is 0.5x
Lens control ring
The Canon RF 85mm f2 Macro IS STM lens has a lens control ring which allows direct control over Shutter speed, Aperture or ISO settings for quick changes without moving your hand from the lens.
RF 85mm f2 IS STM launch price £649 For expert advice on the full Canon range, or to place an order call our sales team on 0207 582 3294 or email us at sales@fixationuk.com
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RF 100-500mm f4.5-7.1L IS USM
Canon RF 100-500mm f4.5-7.1L IS USM is the ultimate in flexible super-telephoto photography. It has the power to capture sport, wildlife and news images of the highest quality. The lens will go even further with the new 1.4x and 2.0x extenders released today as well. Ideal for a compact travel telephoto kit.
Image Stabilisation: A new benchmark
The five stop IS system helps ensure you create crisp images throughout the zoom range, to the full extension of 500mm. When combined with the EOS R5 and EOS R6 bodies with new IBIS systems, greater levels of stability are possible. Canon have stated that this lens surpasses the best technology in the EF (DSLR) lens range. We are excited to see this in action at Fixation as Canon IS lenses have long been known for their excellent image stabilisation system, used by stills photographers and videographers alike.
L-Series
Canon L-series lenses are built to the highest quality for professional use. Beyond the build the optical elements are made of the best possible materials including six UD (ultra-low dispersion) elements, one Super UD lens, and ASC (Air Sphere) optical coatings for unrivalled contrast and sharpness. The lens has dust and water seals, plus a heat shield coating to make it more durable in extreme conditions.
Dual Nano USM Focus Motor
The Canon RF 100-500mm f4.5-7.1L IS USM lens has two focus motors. One drives the main focus mechanism and the second operates the floating elements which can move counter to the main focusing movement. Floating lens groups correct aberrations and allow for more compact optical designs. The dual motor system allows high speed focus, improved close focus and a relatively compact construction. The Nano USM motors are very precise for excellent locking and tracking focus for stills and video.
RF 100-500mm f4.5-7.1L IS USM launch price £2899 For expert advice on the full Canon range, or to place an order call the Fixation sales team on 0207 582 3294 or email us at sales@fixationuk.com
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RF 600mm f11 IS STM
The RF 600mm f11 IS STM lens is part of an interesting new range from Canon within the RF lineup. The 600mm and the 800mm announced today are super-telephoto prime lenses based on DO (Diffractive Optic) lens technology making compact and lightweight lenses that fill the frame with distant subjects.
Diffractive Optics
DO lenses use a fine fresnel lens developed by Canon. Through the use of DO elements Canon can create compact, lightweight lenses with controlled chromatic aberration. At only 930g this lens is a powerful and easily portable telephoto solution. Don’t worry about upgrading your kit bag for a longer lens, the RF 600mm f11 IS STM contracts when not in use to a portable 20cm.
Lens control ring
The Canon RF 600mm f11 STM lens has a control ring for intuitive adjustment of Shutter speed or ISO, without taking your hand from the lens.
A super telephoto lens for all
The very competitive price of this lens makes super-telephoto optics accessible to all photographers who need extra reach.
RF 600mm f11 IS STM launch price £749 The lens hood ET-88B (not included) is £58 For expert advice on the full Canon range, or to place an order call our sales team on 0207 582 3294 or email us at sales@fixationuk.com
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RF 800mm f11 IS STM
The RF 800mm f11 IS STM is in the same range as the RF 600mm f11 IS lens which was also announced today. Both lenses are incredibly lightweight, compact and affordable.
Image Stabilisation
Record rock-steady stills and video with a 4-stop IS system. The excellent image stabilisation, combined with a light weight of only 1260g, makes hand-held shooting possible.
Quiet STM motor
The STM motor in the RF 800mm f11 IS STM is smooth and quiet so it will not interfere with video recording, ideal for tracking focus while recording video footage of distant wildlife, birds or for aviation photography.
Extreme compact telephoto
When not in use the lens contracts to 281.8mm in length and weighs only 1260g. 800mm is an extremely long lens capable of filling a full frame sensor with distant subjects for safari, aircraft and travel images that benefit from the compression a telephoto lens offers.
RF 800mm f11 IS STM launch price £979 For expert advice on the full Canon range, or to place an order call us on 0207 582 3294 or email us at sales@fixationuk.com
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Extender RF 1.4x
Teleconverters or extenders increase the focal length of lenses. These special optics sit between the body and lens and bridge all communications so that focus and IS systems can operate unhindered.
Extend your vision
The Canon Extender RF 1.4x boosts the focal length of compatible lenses by 1.4x for additional reach. These accessories are a lightweight addition to a photography kit bag that breathes new possibility into capturing distant subjects.
Made for RF lenses
The Extender RF 1.4x is compatible with the RF 100-500mm f4.5-7.1L IS USM with a mechanism to limit the zoom range to 300-500mm so the optics do not come into contact at the shorter end of the zoom. The 100-500mm is then boosted to 420-600mm. Fixed focal length lenses the 600mm and 800mm reach to 840mm and 1120mm focal lengths respectively.
Extender RF 1.4x launch price £559 For expert advice on the full Canon range, or to place an order call our sales team on 0207 582 3294 or email us at sales@fixationuk.com
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Extender RF 2x
Double the focal length of your telephoto lens with a 2x teleconverter or extender. The Canon Extender RF 2x is made for RF telephoto lenses, to extend your range of options and offer maximum reach.
RF 100-500mm f4.5-7.1 L compatible
The Extender RF 2x safely limits the RF 100-500mm zoom range to 300-500mm to ensure the optics do not clash. The lens is then boosted to a 600-1000mm zoom range.
RF 800mm f11 IS STM Compatible
Boost the focal length of the new RF 800mm lens 2x to create a 1600mm f22
RF 600mm f11 IS STM Compatible
Turn the 600mm f11 into an 1200mm f22mm
Extender RF 1.4x launch price £699 For expert advice on the full Canon range, or to place an order call the Fixation sales team on 0207 582 3294 or email us at sales@fixationuk.com
The Fujifilm X-T4 is a compact mirrorless camera body with a 26.1 megapixel, APS-C sensor. New materials and new technology are employed to make the X-T4 an amazing camera with in body image stabilisation and longer battery life.
Fujifilm state that the X-T4 is the pinnacle of the X series. The 26.1 megapixel APS-C sensor will reproduce excellent details while maintaining high continuous shooting speeds and high definition 4K video recording. The Fujifilm X-T4 has launched at £1,549 in black or silver. See it for yourself in our showroom on Friday. For more information or to place an order call the sales team on 0207 582 3294 or email us at sales@fixationuk.com
New developments in detail:
New developments have been made to the: Shutter unit, AF Algorithm, image stabilisation (new to the X-T series), film simulation modes, camera battery.
IBIS – In Body Image Stabilisation
Highly anticipated, an IBIS system has been on the Fujifilm photographers’ wish list for a long time. The Fujifilm X-H1 had the first version of the technology for Fujifilm, but it required a larger chassis. The X-T4 is the first X-T series body to feature the technology and the newly designed sensor stabilisation is 8x more sensitive, 30% smaller and 20% lighter than the unit found in the X-H1.
The world’s fastest shutter
The new shutter in the Fujifilm X-T4 can shoot up to 15 frames per second, faster at the time of writing, than any other mirrorless APS-C or larger-sensor mirrorless camera. In normal use, when shooting with live-view, the fastest speed is 8 frames per second. The shutter’s shock-absorbing structure has been re-designed to aid the IBIS system’s stabilisation. The new shutter is 30% quieter than the X-T3, and it is more durable. The X-T4 shutter is rated up to 300,000 actuations.
AF Algorithm
Tracking AF has been dramatically enhanced with double the AF tracking success rate of the X-T3. The Face / Eye AF performance has also been improved in the X-T4. This enhanced tracking makes focussing and shooting portraits easier than ever before.
ETERNA bleach bypass
This new film simulation mode emulates an alternative colour film processing technique. The result is low saturation and high contrast images straight from the camera. The technique it is based on skips a bleaching stage in traditional colour film processing which would removes the silver (black and white) particles in the film adding more grain. Fujifilm digital cameras feature a wide range of film simulation options.
Battery Life
The FujiFilm X-T4 uses a new battery, the NP-W235 has 1.5x the capacity of the NP-W126s, which powered the X-T3. In Fujifilm tests the new battery will power the X-T4 for 500 frames per charge. The optional VG-XT4 battery-grip holds two additional batteries. This can increase the battery live to 1,700 frames.
For more information, to request a quote or to place an order call the sales team on 0207 582 3294 or email us at sales@fixationuk.com
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