| | | Happy Sunday, folks. I am back after a much-needed break. As you may expect, photography is even a part of my vacation time, and I took plenty of photos last week. That said, I opted to travel light since my husband was flying us to our destination, and only packed the Fujifilm X100, my Olympus M-1 (with a 50mm lens) and a few rolls of 35mm film. | It was a fun challenge to be so limited in terms of cameras and focal lengths on the trip, and it was nice not to think about which lenses to pack. I haven’t had a chance to look through my photos yet (and I’m waiting on development of my film), but it was a refreshing break with just the right amount of photography. | Plus, I only scratched the surface of what I would like to take photos of in that town, so I’m already looking forward to going back. If you have a vacation location that’s stuck with you for photographic reasons, I’d love to see the images! Reply to this email with a photo, and next week I’ll share some of my favorites. | Of course, the camera world kept on rolling, and I had to jump right back in this week. Sony launched an affordable telephoto lens, and we also saw quite a few third-party lenses along with accessories like the DJI Mic Mini 2S. Without further ado, let’s jump in! | — Abby Ferguson, Features Editor |
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| | | | I watched Adolescence a while ago, and it really stuck with me partly because of the cinematography. This video about that series is a great example of using the technical capabilities available to you to tell a story. As an example, they talk about how they switched the DJI Ronin 4D's stabilization mid-scene to match the emotional beats of the moment. |
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| This Gucci ad is another great example of using tools to dial in a hyper-specific look and feel. It was shot entirely on a 1970s Bolex camera with Kodak 250D and 500T film stock, resulting in a very nostalgic vibe. | | Lastly, as a cyclist, I’ve been excitedly following along during Le Tour de France Femmes. This photograph from the race stopped me in my tracks because of its simplicity and how different it is from typical sports coverage. | | | | This week was quiet in terms of firmware updates, but we did see two fairly surprising releases: New firmware for the Nikon D6 and D780. Both are quite minor, but Nikon DSLR owners will likely enjoy seeing that updates are still coming through for some of those cameras. If you saw firmware we missed, send it our way for inclusion next week! | Firmware version 1.21 for the D780 fixes a bug that could cause underexposed photos when zooming during burst shooting in high-speed continuous release mode. Version 1.71 for the D6 fixes underexposure issues with D-type lenses attached and a bug that could limit shutter speed to 1/250s with auto FP high-speed sync when recalling shooting functions
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| Mitchell Clark is finishing up our testing of the Camera Intelligence Caira, a hybrid camera and iPhone accessory that has a Four Thirds sensor and lens mount, but uses your phone as a screen. The two are easily separable thanks to MagSafe, and there are a lot of ways that having a camera that speaks directly to your phone can be really useful. But there are also times when having a separate phone and camera is the way to go... | | |  | Photo by 3D Film Parts |
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| These lens and camera body caps from 3D Film Parts can be customized with a logo, name, text, production brand, or artwork. That could be useful for keeping track of lens caps when you’re working with multiple creatives, or give you an extra opportunity to show off your own branding. They are available for Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony E and more, and you can check them out on the 3D Film Parts website. |
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| DJI launched the Mic Mini 2S, which bridges the gap between the Mic Mini 2 and higher-end Mic 3. It offers 32-bit float internal recording and works with up to four transmitters per receiver. You can read more here. |
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| Lastly, Falcam released a camera battery that features built-in support for Apple’s Find My network, potentially making it easier to track down your camera if it’s lost or stolen. They are available in versions for Nikon and Sony cameras and can be charged in-camera or out via USB-C or with the standard battery charger. You can read more here. | | |  | Photo by sjsepan |
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| Vibrantly green forests are my happy place, and this image by sjsepan caught my eye this week. The light filtering through is stunning, and I love the curve of the steps into the woods. It’s an image that makes me take a few deep breaths and relax, which is always nice, especially after a hectic week back from time off. |
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| Lastly, this week kicked off the next edition of our Question of the Week series, with a topic that is near and dear to me: Who’s your biggest photography inspiration? It would be incredibly difficult for me to pick a single person, but I will try my best and share my thoughts soon. I’d love to hear your response, too, so head on over to the comments to share who inspires you. | | | | | “Have an idea in mind as to why you are taking the photo – what made you decide to aim the camera and take a shot? Are you interpreting the scene or recording it?” | |
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