Tabla de contenidos para V74 issue 6 en Pro Photo

While a new X System mirrorless digital medium format camera was half expected to show up at Photokina (it’s still coming, we’re told), instead Hasselblad continued to expand the XCD lens range, announcing three models which will all be available from December this year. These will bring the X System up to nine lenses. The first of the newcomers is the XCD 80mm f1.9, the fastest lens Hasselblad has ever made, and able to deliver an extremely shallow depth-of-field for enhanced creativity with focus effects. In fact, it’s the fastest medium format lens ever, too. The focal length is equivalent to 63 mm in the 35mm format so this lens will be very popular with portrait photographers in particular. Hasselblad says the new 80mm f1.9 “…boasts superior optical surface precision,…

Lens maker SIGMA has confirmed that all its current models will work with the Nikon FTZ mount adaptor for Nikon Z series mirrorless camera bodies. Full functionality is retained and no firmware upgrades are required. However, Sigma says that some its older lenses which already didn’t work on Nikon’s current D-SLR also, logically, won’t work on the Z cameras. Conversely, there are an increasing number of reports that many of the current Tamron F mount lenses won’t work with the FTZ adapter. This is also our experience, having tried the new 70-210mm f4.0 and 17-35mm f2.8-4.0 models on the Z 7 body which promptly went into ‘Error’ mode. Tamron has acknowledged there are compatibility issues and says it is investigating them to determine the required solutions. Everything old is new…

Epson says it has committed to becoming consistent with the sustainable development goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. As part of this effort, Epson has created “Key CSR Themes”, a materiality matrix which identifies important initiatives for addressing social issues. Epson examined the relationship between its initiatives and the 169 targets of the 17 SDGs to identify the SDGs which intersect with the company’s initiatives. President of Seiko Epson Corporation, Minoru Usui, commented, “Epson is using its original efficient, compact, and precision technologies and initiatives as vehicles to drive innovations that will enrich the world and make it a better place. Our goals are the same as those of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations. Epson is creating new value by looking hard at solutions to…

Owners of Nikon D-SLRs could be forgiven for thinking they’ve been a bit neglected by lens-maker Samyang of late… its last few new autofocus models being exclusively for the Canon EF mount. The good news is that Samyang has just released its first AF lens for full-35mm format Nikon D-SLRs, an F mount version of the AF 14mm f2.8 ultra-wide prime. As with the Canon EF model, the F mount 14mm f2.8 provides Nikon D-SLR owners with an affordable alternative to the camera-branded model, in this case the AF Nikkor 14mm f2.8 ED. Externally, the barrel construction employs metal tubes with sealing against the intrusion of dust and moisture, including a rubber gasket around the lens mount. On the inside, the optical construction comprises 15 elements in ten groups which…

Sister publication Australian Camera has announced the winning imaging products in its annual Camera Magazine Imaging Awards. The winners were revealed during the Camera House annual gala dinner and presentations which, this year, were held on Sydney Harbour aboard the Bella Vista. The Camera House retail group has been a sponsor of the awards for the last five years. Nikon was the big winner this year, collecting awards in three of the 12 product categories, including what’s expected to be the first of many around the world over the coming months for its Z 7 full-35mm format mirrorless camera. The Nikon Z 7 was judged Professional Mirrorless Camera Of The Year by Camera magazine, fending off a star-studded cast of finalists with included the Sony A7R III, Fujifilm X-T3 and…

There’s nothing like a dip into the archives to reveal just how much things have changed in the imaging industry, especially over the last couple of decades. In the late 1970s colour film had finally been accepted and the makers of 35mm SLR cameras were trying to break into the commercial photography market. Here’s a selection of what was on the pages of this magazine 40 years ago when it was called Professional Photography In Australia. This is a snapshot of the November/December 1978 issue. TEST REPORTS / Toyo-View 45 4x5-inch monorail view camera PEOPLE AND PLACES / Regina King, commercial photographer, Gold Coast, Queensland / Victor Hasselblad dies in August 1978 / The CSR Project (including Lewis Morley, Graham McCarter, John Rhodes and Sandy Edwards) THE ISSUES / More…

ALWAYS ON THE MOVE VANGUARD ALTA FLY 55T Winner of the Best Photo Bag in the 2018 TIPA World Awards and the Lucie Technical Award for Best Camera Bag, Vanguard’s Alta Fly 55T is a versatile and innovative combination of backpack and roller case. The four-wheel trolley design with a single-bar telescopic handle makes it easy to move through airports or over smooth surfaces, but then it quickly and easily becomes a backpack when the going gets tough. Important, despite its spacious interior, the 55T is still compliant with airline regulations for carry-on baggage. The well-padded internal compartment opens fully for ease-of-access, and there’s a multitude of dividers which allow for exceptional versatility when it comes to configuring the layout. There’s sufficient space for accommodating two mirrorless camera bodies…

There are essentially two lines of Fujifilm’s Instax Square Instant cameras – the classical analog-only currently represented by the SQ6, and the hybrid analog/digital models represented by the SQ10 and now the new SQ20 which was launched at Photokina 2018. The hybrid cameras capture the image digitally and there’s then the option to print it out on the Instax Square film, either with or without some in-camera editing beforehand. The SQ20 is similar in styling and design to the SQ10 (which continues to be available), including dual left- and right-hand shutter releases, and a built-in flash. The new features are a video function – a first on an instant print camera – which records a 15-second clip from which you can then pick your favourite frame, and ‘Time Shift Collage’…

Canon Australia is giving buyers of Canon photo and video products the opportunity to win one of 30 life-changing travel experiences in ten exciting overseas destinations. By purchasing an eligible Canon product from now until 6 January 2019, you will have the chance to jet off to one of a number of incredible destinations during 2019. These unique trips will take a total of 84 winners to Canada, Egypt and Jordan, Iceland, India, Japan, Lapland, Madagascar, Morocco, Peru or Russia. So you’ll have a great opportunity to try out your new camera or lens in a visually exciting location. Crafted exclusively by Canon Australia, the itineraries for each destination have been carefully curated for winners to explore and photograph a breath-taking location, encouraging them to bring their curiosity and view…

The 37th Nikon Photo Contest is open for entries from now until 3:00pm on 31 January 2019 (Australian Eastern Standard Time). Since the first contest was held in 1969, more than 410,000 photographers from around the world have submitted over 1,620,000 images. The 36th (2016-2017) contest attracted 76,356 works from 21,511 photographers in 170 countries and regions. This marked a new record for the competition in terms of the number of countries from which submissions were made. For the 2018-2019 contest, art director Neville Brody – who is CEO of Brody Associates – has been appointed lead judge, having also held this position in the previous competition. Brody’s work spans over more than three decades, and ranges from album sleeves to corporate branding for global businesses, and is influential among…

Tamron is continuing its ‘Generation 2’ upgrade program for its high-performance SP series lenses with a new version of its 15-30mm f2.8 ultra-wide zoom for full-35mm format D-SLRs. The new SP 15-30mm f2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A041) incorporates a revised external design, optical construction, image stabilisation and autofocusing drive. The barrel is weather sealed to guard against the intrusion of dust and moisture, while the exposed surface of the front element has a fluorine coating to help better dispel water and grease, and enable easier cleaning. On the inside the optical construction comprises 18 elements in 13 groups and includes an ‘XGM’ type element (eXpanded Glass Moulded Aspherical), two additional moulded aspherical elements and three with low-dispersion (LD) characteristics. Collectively, these special elements correct for distortion and lateral…

Perth-based photographer Chris Saunders has been judged the AIPPs 2018 Australian Professional Photographer Of The Year. He won the prestigious title with a portfolio of four abstract aerial landscape images which also earned him the title of 2018 AIPP Australian Professional Photographer Of The Year. “What I really enjoy about aerial landscapes is it allows you to see things from new perspectives and explore new areas”, he explains. “Aerial images challenge the viewer to look at our landscape and see what is going on around us... To see the scale of what people can do to our landscape, you can either be in awe of it or mortified by it.” Chris Saunders added that it was a huge honour to win Australia’s premier photography competition for professional photography which is…

ONA BOWERY The Bowery is ONA’s most popular messenger-style bag and is available in full leather, waxed canvas or premium 1050D ballistic nylon versions. Additionally, there’s a ‘50/50’ model which is made from a combination of full-grain leather and water-resistant waxed canvas. There are also various choices of colours (or colour combinations) for each material and all models have heavy-duty ‘antique look’ brass strap rings, clips and buckles. The main compartment’s closure is secured with a tuck-type clasps. The hand-crafted Bowery bags have interiors padded with closed-cell foam and configurable with adjustable dividers. They’re designed to accommodate one camera and either one or two additional lenses plus small accessories. On the outside are five exterior pockets – two at the front, one either side and one along the back –…

THE KINGPIN PHOTO COLLECTION from Crumpler includes both photo backpacks and courier-style shoulder bags. All feature a high-quality canvas outer material and stylish black-on-black design with a discreet logo. On the practical side, the KingPin bags and backpacks provide quick access to photography equipment via a perfectly-positioned zipper on the main flap (or roll-tops on the packs), an accessory organiser on the front with room for SD cards, batteries, cable and filters; outer pockets on the side, retractable loops underneath for attaching a tripod, trolley plug-in function on the back, integrated eyelets for ‘Mr. Spot’ LED lights, and an integrated rain cover. The KingPin Full Photo Backpack has enough space to accommodate a complete kit of camera equipment such as a D-SLR body with up to five lenses, a flash…

A single card slot is provided for SD format devices, but has both UHS I and UHS-II speed support. With the sensor highly exposed when a lens isn’t fitted, Canon’s solution is to automatically close the FP shutter when the EOS R is switched off. Simple, but highly effective. Novel new touch bar control is customisable for its tap and swipe actions. Works well in practice, but could be exploited further with more assignable functions. The EVF is essentially the same as that used in both Nikon’s Z cameras – a 1.27 cm OLED panel with a resolution of 3.686 megadots resolution. Proximity sensor in the eyepiece enables auto switching between EVF and monitor screen. New RF mount is a three-claw bayonet with the same 54 millimetres inner diameter as…

CANON MUST HAVE FACED A bit of dilemma here as its EOS 5D Mark IV is as popular with videographers as photographers and so still a very strong seller… but mirrorless is made for video shooting. So how far to go with the EOS R? The end result suggests that nobody was quite sure of the answer to this question and so the EOS R is a bit of a mixed bag here, but it has to be said, less so than the 5D IV. The big plus, of course, is that it’s a mirrorless camera so it’s both more compact and lighter weight, but also more convenient to use. The fully-articulated monitor screen is another plus as is the excellent implementation of the touchscreen controls, especially when it comes…

Samyang’s manual-focus 85mm f1.8 fast short telephoto is available in the Sony E, Fujifilm X and Canon M ‘APS-C’ format mirrorless mounts, plus Micro Four Thirds for Olympus and Panasonic. The effective focal length on the ‘APS-C’ cameras is 127.5mm, while on M43 cameras it’s 170mm. Officially designated the 85mm f1.8 ED UMC CS, the new lens has a nine-element optical construction (in seven groups) which includes one with extra-low dispersion (ED) characteristics and one high-refractive index type. These special elements work to correct for chromatic aberrations while optimising resolution. Samyang’s ‘Ultra Multi Coating’ (UMC) is applied to help minimise ghosting and flare. Focusing is performed via a ‘floating’ lens group and the minimum subject distance is 65 centimetres giving a maximum magnification ratio of 1:5.8. The 85mm f1.8 prime…

2018 AIPP Australian Professional Photographer Of The Year sponsored by Olympus, AON and Panasonic Chris Saunders (Perth) 2018 AIPP Australian Commercial Photographer Of The Year sponsored by PPIB Lisa Saad (Melbourne) 2018 Australian Documentary Photographer Of The Year sponsored by Sony Lacey Barratt (Melbourne) 2018 AIPP Australian Family Photographer Of The Year sponsored by C.R. Kennedy & Co./Profoto Kelly Champion (Adelaide) 2018 AIPP Australian Illustrative Photographer Of The Year sponsored by Eizo Suellen Cook (Hobart) 2018 AIPP Australian Landscape Photographer Of The Year sponsored by Fujifilm Chris Saunders (Perth) 2018 AIPP Australian Nature Photographer Of The Year sponsored by Lacie/Seagate Darren Jew (Brisbane) 2018 AIPP Australian Newborn Photographer Of The Year sponsored by Camera House Jodie Andrews (Central Coast, NSW) 2018 AIPP Australian Pet/Animal Photographer Of The Year sponsored by…

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DESIGNED TO DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL image quality with Sony’s full-35mm format E-mount mirrorless cameras – including the 43.6 megapixels A7R III – Zeiss’s Batis series lenses now comprises five models from an 18mm f2.8 ultra-wide to a 135mm f2.8 medium telephoto. A recent addition to the range is the 40mm f2.0 CF, an all-purpose lens that offers outstanding imaging quality. These lenses make optimal use of the camera sensors, capturing every last detail with impressive contrast and high resolution. And the barrels are sealed against the intrusion of dust or moisture, allowing the Batis lenses to be used in bad weather or extreme environments. A unique feature is an OLED-type display which provides a digital read-out of the focusing distance. The Batis lenses have a ‘floating element’ optical design which compensates…

Type: Enthusiast/professional digital mirrorless camera with Canon RF bayonet lens mount. Focusing: Automatic via 5565-points wide-area system using phase-difference detection measurements via ‘Dual Pixel CMOS AF’ giving 100 percent vertical coverage and 88 percent horizontal coverage. 143 focus points available for automatic selection. Area modes are 1-Point AF, Expand AF (vertically/horizontially), Expand AF (around), Zone AF, Large Zone AF (vertical), Large Zone AF (horizontal) and Face+Tracking plus Eye-Detection AF. Adjustable AF point size (small or large). One-shot and continuous (AI Servo) modes with manual switching. Continuous AF with predictive function and acceleration/deceleration tracking and adjustable tracking sensitivity. Touch & Drag AF operation via touchscreen monitor when using EVF. Low light assist via built-in LED illuminator. Sensitivity range is EV -6.0 – 18 (f2.8, ISO 100). Manual focus assist via magnified…