Panasonic has just released firmware upgrades for the GH4 and GH5 mirrorless cameras and two lenses while Sony has an update for the ILCE-a9 camera.
Deadlines announced for 2018 Sony World Photography Awards
The closing dates for entries to the 2018 Sony World Photography Awards have been announced, along with the names of the judges for various sections.
Polarised positions
Polarising filters should be one of the first tools in the camera bag for an outdoor photographer, as they suppress reflections and reduce the effect of atmospheric haze. Landscape photographers often fit polarisers to darken the sky and make white clouds more prominent. And they are also handy when you want to subdue glare from reflective surfaces like water and glass.
Alhambra Palms
By Simon Cowling.
Taken from the street below Granada’s famous Alhambra Palace, looking back up the hill…
iWatermark Pro for Android
Plum Amazing Software has announced version 3.5 of iWatermark Pro for Android, making it only watermarking tool available for all 4 platforms, Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac and Windows.
Nikon D850
Nikon’s D850, which replaces the popular D810, brings a lot of the technologies from the D5 to a ‘full frame’ camera for serious enthusiasts and imaging professionals.
Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM SEL1635GM
A fast wide angle zoom lens with a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, near-silent autofocusing and weather-resistant construction.
Sony Zeiss Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA SEL35F14Z
A premium 35mm lens with a f/1.4 maximum aperture, which is designed for Sony’s ‘full frame’ cameras but can be used on the company’s cropped-sensor bodies.
New Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 lens coming
Tamron has announced the development of its 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD (Model A035) ultra-telephoto zoom lens, which is due for release by year end.
Sony unveils three new 4K HDR camcorders
Sony has released details of three new 4K HDR camcorders that are due to go on sale before Christmas.