Table of contents for September 2024 in Digital Camera Magazine

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There are over 40,000 lakes in the UK, the largest being Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland, which covers an impressive 383 square kilometres. That dwarfs the 71km sq of Loch Lomond in Scotland, the 14.7km sq of Lake Windermere in England and Llyn Tegid near Bala in Wales, at just 10.2km sq. Technically, because it’s a land-locked body of water, the largest lake in the world is the Caspian Sea in central Asia, which covers a staggering 371,000km sq. From a photographic perspective, lakes have the advantage over the sea in that they are much calmer and more amenable to producing stunning reflections of the surrounding scenery. To get creative with seashores and rivers you need long exposures, but not so for the humble lake. What you need is for…

Panning is a great way to convey motion in a still image, when photographing a subject that is moving in a consistent direction of travel. It’s used in various genres but is perhaps most popular in motorsport. Photograph a racing car at 1/1000 sec and you will not only freeze the moving car but also its wheels and the background. Unless you’re lucky enough to capture a flaming exhaust, there will be no indication it’s moving at all. As far as the viewer is concerned, it could be sitting on the track, waiting for the green light. The technique of panning (the term derives from ‘panorama’) requires the photographer to select a slower shutter speed, sight the subject through the viewfinder, ‘pan’ with the camera as it passes by and…

1 ’Shaped by Water’ by Andrzej Breur “I took this shot on a camping trip to Arthog in Wales. Mesmerised by the view from my campsite, I sent my DJI Mini 2 SE drone up to scout potential compositions for aerial photography. When I pointed the camera down, I immediately knew that this would make a great shot.” Settings: 1/80 sec at f/2.8, ISO 100. Instagram: @andrzejbreur Digital Camera says: This is a fantastic drone image that captures the beauty of the Welsh coastline, with a wide range of hues and tones of greens and blues. The clarity of the water allows the viewer to see the detail of sunken banks and their contours underwater, as well as the waves breaking along this beautifully shaped stretch of the coast. A…

RESOLUTION Full HD is a good starting point. There’s a wide choice of frame rates and final files aren’t massive. However, for more ambitious video, use 4K, which has four times more pixels than Full HD (see page 73). With 4K screens common, it’s a good format to use, but files are larger and you need a powerful computer. The next resolution up is 8K, which is four times bigger than 4K. This is serious territory and is aimed at video or movie professionals. WHICH FRAME RATE? Look at your camera’s specs and you’ll see a string of numbers: 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 59.94p, 60p, 100p, 120p and even 240p – each figure represents the number of frames taken every second. Generally, more expensive cameras have more options, especially…

Stills photographers enjoy having more megapixels than they actually need, which explains the popularity of cameras with 45MP and 61MP. These give images of 8192 x 5464 pixels and 9504 x 6336 pixels respectively, which means plenty of headroom for big photo quality enlargements but also for cropping, where you can magnify into the file and get a detailed picture of a small subject in the frame and still have a large file. Shooting individual high-resolution still images is one thing, though. With video, you’re shooting many more frames every second which means huge files and the need for lots of memory and computing power. Hybrid cameras currently capable of 8K video include the Canon EOS R5, Fujifilm X-H2, Nikon Z 9 and Sony A1. These cameras can record 8K…

Five-axis in-body image stabilisation is a common feature and is really handy for stills and video shooting, especially when using a telephoto lens. Some systems have lens optical stabilisers as well, and they can work together for an even greater benefit. IS gives smoother handheld footage but there are times when it should be turned off, such as when panning, as the camera will try to correct for the movement and give jerky footage. Some cameras have digital or electronic image stabilisation, which is software-driven and usually comes at the cost of an image crop.…

What is a wide-angle lens? If a lens has a focal length of 35mm or shorter, then its field of view is broad and it is regarded as a wide-angle. They can be divided into standard at 35mm, wide at 16mm to 24mm, and ultra-wide at below 16mm. What would I use one for? They are popular with landscape photographers because they offer a wide field of view, allowing a lot into the frame. They can be used for most subjects, including portraiture, documentary and wildlife. If I use them for landscapes, do they make composition easier? While they allow you to fit a lot of the landscape in, they can actually be tricky to compose with. With a wide-angle lens, you usually need strong foreground interest in your composition…

Try Affinity Photo free for six months One of the best photo editing apps on the market, Affinity Photo is now available on a six-month trial basis… for free! The Affinity suite works across Macs, PCs and iPads for a one-off payment rather than a subscription. affinity.serif.com New showroom for Clifton Cameras The leading UK retailer has moved to a more spacious showroom. Close to the M5 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, all leading photo brands are stocked and there’s onsite car parking. cliftoncameras.co.uk Nikon Imaging Cloud for Z 6III owners Alongside camera-to-cloud image transfers over Wi-Fi and straight-to-camera firmware updates, this new service allows users to create ‘exclusive image recipes’ or custom film recipes to recreate favourite film stocks from yesteryear. www.nikon.com/free…

The ZV-E10 II features a 26MP sensor (up from the 24MP sensor in its predecessor), which is also used in the brand’s FX30 and A6700 cameras and is paired with a Bionz XR processor. The 759 focus points cover 94 per cent of the sensor, a significant bump from 425 and 84 per cent on the ZV-E10. The ZV-E10 II can produce video up to 4K 60p in 4:2:2 10-bit, and go down to Full HD 120p to get 5x slow-motion video. AF subject tracking includes human faces and eyes as well as animals but doesn’t feature insects, vehicles or planes. www.sony.co.uk; £949/$999 (body only) Go to www.digitalcameraworld.com for the latest news, reviews & techniques…

Canon EOS R6 Mark II £2,779/$3,599 Packs an obscene amount of firepower, with 24.2MP stills at a startling 40fps and up to 6K video, plus updated AF detection. Reviewed: issue 264 Panasonic Lumix S5 II £1,999/$1,997 Can capture rich stills at up to 30fps in E-Shutter mode. The S5 II’s phase hybrid AF matches or in some cases beats more expensive cameras. Reviewed: issue 267 Sony A7 IV £2,399/$2,499 Not an ‘entry level’ full-frame mirrorless, more like a mini-Sony A1 that’s extremely good at everything but less than half the price. Reviewed: issue 249…

www.panasonic.com While all the attention has been focused on Panasonic’s Lumix S cameras, the manufacturer has also been quietly building an effective line-up of lenses. In particular, Panasonic has kept both the dimensions and the price of its ‘consumer’ lenses down so that they balance well on the cameras and you can build up a good set of lenses for a reasonable cost. The Lumix S 24mm F1.8 is the widest in a family of four reasonably priced primes, which also includes the Lumix S 35mm F1.8, 50mm F1.8 and 85mm F1.8 primes. What’s remarkable is that these are all practically the same size – they even share the same 67mm filters. Are these amongst the best L-mount lenses? That’s debatable, but they are certainly worth taking seriously. However, they…

Simon Carter has teamed up with publishers Thames & Hudson to showcase his 30 years of climbing photography. His all-encompassing photography book, The Art of Climbing, is as much about the land as it is the action. Carter’s groundbreaking work has been shown globally for decades, establishing him as one of the pioneers of modern climbing photography. His imagery goes beyond that of the action sport, capturing the essence of what climbing is: a physical connection with nature. Carter’s work captures the relationship between climber and landscape with great drama but, equally, dignity and grace. Awestruck by the work and how each image appears to be both an expertly composed landscape photograph and an action sports or climbing photograph, we sat down with Carter to discover more about what it…

Born in France but resident in Vietnam, Réhahn has just published his latest book: 100 Iconic Portraits. Featuring a hundred of his best-known photographs of people, taken in Vietnam, Cuba, Malaysia and India, it includes the most expensive photograph ever sold in Asia – the ‘Hidden Smile’ portrait of Madame Xong. Only available from Réhahn’s website, each copy of 100 Iconic Portraits will be signed by the photographer. With 165,000 Instagram and 500,000 Facebook followers, Réhahn is one of the world’s most celebrated portrait photographers, known for producing work that glimpses into the souls of his subjects. But curating and writing 100 Iconic Portraits isn’t the only thing that Réhahn has been busy with of late. In 2023, he started to create a series of images as an homage to…

So you’ve spent all day at the seaside (see issue 284), you’ve had your fish and chips and fought off predatory seagulls. It’s time to go home, right? Well, hold your horses – or donkeys! Once darkness descends on your seaside town, it starts to light up with neon signs, gaudy entertainment and the beams of passing traffic. For this image, I decided to capture the light trails of the tram line that runs along Blackpool seafront, passing in front of the iconic Tower on its way. For this and any shots of the pier and a darkened beach, you’ll need a tripod, but for other low-light photos of shops and attractions with lots of light, you should be able to shoot hand-held, especially if your lens has a stabilisation…

When viewed from above, forests and woods look very different to the familiar view we get when we are immersed in one from ground level. Your assignment here is to take a drone photograph of a forest using the elevated perspective to emphasise the variety or uniformity of the forest, and capture the striking textures, colours and patterns of the treetops. Your first task is to find a safe takeoff and landing spot. If you’re in the middle of dense vegetation, this can be problematic so it’s best to choose either a large clearing or a spot on the edge of the forest that will allow you to maintain a visual line of sight with your drone. Bear in mind that leaves can often interfere with the radio transmission, so…

For me, there is nothing more exciting than hearing the sound of a jet engine as it fires up on the runway and seeing that aircraft performing in the air. My love of aviation photography began 10 years ago when I first attended the Royal International Air Tattoo, which takes place at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. Since then, I have attended every year and the event gets even more exciting every time I visit. My favourite aircraft to photograph are fighter jets – they’re fast and powerful and the noise can be deafening. But there’s also something inspirational about vintage military aircraft and it’s always a joy to see them fly. One thing we can’t control at air shows is the weather. Blue skies are pleasing to look at but…

This month: Video How to make the most of a digital camera’s video recording capabilities Once upon a time, to take a photograph you used a camera and to record moving pictures you needed a camcorder. Early camcorders were huge and used VHS cassettes but as the market evolved, smaller tape formats such as Video8 and VHS-C arrived before memory cards eventually took over. Camcorders are still available but have lost out to video capability being a feature on almost every smartphone, tablet and camera. Video first became a thing on digital cameras in 2008. The Nikon D90 captured video at 720p and the Panasonic Lumix GH1 was capable of Full HD 1080p on its Micro Four Thirds sensor. Canon went further, with its EOS 5D Mark II offering full-frame…

WHAT ABOUT VIDEO RAW? Many video cameras have the ability to shoot raw for maximum editing potential, including correcting white balance and recovering badly exposed footage. However, while many photo enthusiasts will happily edit raw stills, video raw produces large files and is really for the keen movie-maker with the colour grading and editing skills to get the desired look. Another consideration is that most current raw-capable cameras can only use this format with a separate recording device such as an Atomos Ninja plugged into the HDMI interface. LOG PROFILE A log (or logarithmic) is a shooting profile found on advanced digital cameras, although it is becoming more common. Each manufacturer has its own log profile (or two) but essentially what you get is a video with a wide dynamic…

Experienced stills photographers often find shooting video a challenge. Techniques such as getting exposure right, sharp focus and correct White Balance are essentially the same and most cameras make shooting video as easy as capturing stills – all you have to do is push the record button. Even when you’re concentrating on taking stills, a single button press gets you straight into video recording. But to get the best results, you need to consider setup and get your creativity working differently – it’s not as straightforward as you think. ✓ The right stuff For shooting video, you need suitably fast memory cards. For standard and Full HD video, SD cards of Class 4 and better are fine but for 4K video, you need higher-performing cards. Look for cards with a…

Shooting high-quality video is easy but whether the results are worth watching is another matter. If the video is for your memories, you should aim for decent sound and sharp footage. But if you want to upload videos to TikTok, Facebook and YouTube, you’ll have to up your game. Millions of videos are uploaded every day – on YouTube, there are 2,500 new videos uploaded every minute. With that in mind, you need to give content and subject matter serious thought, and your productions have to hold the attention of viewers and encourage them to come back. That means sharp, well-framed and well-lit footage backed up with good audio and crisp editing. Here are some accessories that can take your videos to the next level… On-camera microphone Your camera’s microphone…

Launched to mark the reopening of the Fujifilm House of Photography in London, the Life As You See It competition was won by Manchester-based photographer Justin Goulding. The challenge was simple: submit up to five photos that captured life as the photographer saw it, with a one-word description for each image. Over 2,500 images were submitted, capturing a wide range of subjects, and taken on a variety of cameras and devices. While there was no obligation to use Fujifilm equipment, Goulding shot his winning photo on the brand’s X-T2 mirrorless paired with a 23mm lens, equivalent to 35mm in full-frame terms. And he has just acquired another Fujifilm camera: the first prize in this competition was an X100VI – the compact camera that seemingly everyone wants, with a long backlog…

Photoshop’s new Selection Brush tool lets you create selections by painting with a brush. It’s simple to use, yet offers all sorts of powerful editing opportunities. In this project, we’ll look at how the tool can be used to enhance a landscape scene. We’ll select and enlarge the mountain, make local tonal changes and generate AI content. The Selection Brush is more of a workflow simplifier than a game changer. It doesn’t do anything radical and is essentially a revamped version of the Quick Mask feature that has been in Photoshop for years, packaged as a tool instead of a mode. Initially, I was sceptical as to how much use it would be. But it is simple and effective, saving a precious few moments over doing the task by other…

Most of us have plenty of old family photos knocking around the attic in a slowly rusting tin. Others, including me, actually like to collect vintage photos from the 1940s and onwards. If either applies to you, what better way to spend a rain-soaked Sunday afternoon than seeing what those photos would look like in colour? The usual method of doing this in Photoshop is to use individual layers with the Color Blend mode, and that will get a workout here. However, in this tutorial, the Neural Filter is our first port of call. Then, once that’s done, we will fine-tune the photograph using Photoshop’s Color layers. So, load up your vintage image and let’s get started. 1 Neural Filter Go to Filter > Neural Filters and select Colorize, which…

The photographer did well to spot this opportunity as a distant airliner headed towards the cloud, however, they have badly overexposed the scene so it looks faded. We’re going to have to retrieve some detail to make this image work and bring out the drama here. In the Basic panel, let’s take the Blacks slider to the left to bring some shape and form to the cloud 1. This will also silhouette the aeroplane. We can push the Dehaze slider to the right to enhance the shadows even further 2. Now let’s convert the file into a black-and-white image. This means that we won’t have to worry about colour casts, but this treatment also suits the simplicity of the image 3 Finally, to give the whole photograph some more contrast,…

Unveiled on the same day as the EOS R5 Mark II, the EOS R1 is Canon’s new flagship camera, a real high-performance hybrid photo-and-video machine for professionals working in news and sports. The R1 has a new 24.2MP, full-frame, back-illuminated, stacked Dual Pixel CMOS AF sensor but the backbone of the R1’s image engine centres around the Digic Accelerator (see opposite page). This helps deliver faster autofocus, faster frame rates, faster AF tracking, faster focus precision and reduced rolling shutter distortion when using the electronic shutter, says Canon. Other headline features include upgraded Eye Control AF options and a pre-continuous shooting function so you won’t miss the key moment when shooting action. www.canon.co.uk; £6,999/$6,299 (body only)…

www.canon.co.uk Canon’s big white telephoto lenses are widely respected for their quality and performance – and you can’t argue with many of the world’s most demanding professional sports and wildlife photographers who use them. The EF-mount range includes some of the best Canon lenses for DSLRs, while the growing range of RF-mount options widens the remit for the best Canon telephoto lenses for both DSLRs and EOS R-series mirrorless cameras. The RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM is the fastest of Canon’s big guns, coupling a generous super-telephoto focal length with a fast f/2.8 aperture. This has the bonus of delivering a tight depth of field when you want it and fast shutter speeds for freezing movement, even under dull lighting conditions. But we’ve been here before. Features The short answer…

https://viltrox.com The Viltrox AF 16mm F1.8 joins a growing range of hugely impressive Viltrox lenses, ranging from the low-budget but high-performance 13mm, 23mm, 33mm and 56mm f/1.4 primes to the more exotic but reasonably priced Viltrox AF 27mm F1.2 Pro. All of these lenses are for crop-sensor cameras, but there are also the compact, lightweight and inexpensive Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 and Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 for full-frame Nikon and Sony mirrorless cameras. The 16mm f/1.8 is a more upmarket full-frame compatible lens but is great value at the price, considering just how much Viltrox has packed into the design. Build and handling So-called ‘trinity’ wide-angle zoom lenses are desirable but typically big, heavy and expensive to buy. One of the attractions of my Nikon Z 6II and Sony A7…

Réhahn Cultural photographer Based in Vietnam, the French photographer and gallery owner has just published his latest book, 100 Iconic Portraits. He tells us more about it, from page 8 Will Cheung Photographer and writer A fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and the former editor of many photography titles, Cheung is the man behind Camera Clinic, which continues on page 70 Anna-Marie Coster Photographer Her dog photography featured in issue 271’s One to One, but Coster also loves to shoot birds and planes – both are covered in this month’s action feature, from page 48 Jon Devo Photographer & writer Our resident tech columnist considers the latest developments in photography and digital imaging. Read his latest dispatch, on the popularity of film looks. Page 102 Charlie Waite Landscape photographer…

The first steam-powered ships took to the water in the latter years of the 18th century, using paddles for propulsion but often still being fitted with sails. It was Richard Wright’s Experiment, a converted French lugger, that made the first trip on the open seas, chugging from Leeds to Yarmouth in 1813. However, the golden age of steamships was the Victorian era (1820-1914), with one of the most famous being the SS Great Britain, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and launched in 1843. Fitted with screws for propulsion, cabins, kitchens, a promenade deck and a sumptuous dining saloon, it was the first great luxury liner, sailing between Bristol and New York. In 1845, it became the first iron-hulled steamer to cross the Atlantic, with a crew of 120 and carrying…

This was taken in Jaipur, India, last November. I was walking out of the Amber Fort when I turned and saw this lady. I quickly took a shot – nothing posed. I love the vibrant colours and her expression as she takes a rest next to her sweeping brush. Instagram: @andypedant 1 Keep your eyes open Keep your eyes peeled for photo opportunities. I’m lucky to have travelled a lot and I now believe it’s the people of a country that give it a unique flavour, rather than the conventional landmarks and historical buildings. I recently travelled to Japan and returned with plenty of people shots in the bag. 2 Engage the subject Be prepared to engage and smile – people are often willing to pose if asked. However, if…

Recently, I was tasked with reviewing an excellent little analogue camera. Called the Alfie Tych, it’s super cool, staggeringly tiny, beautifully designed and packs an incredible range of optics and creative options onto a slightly quirky rotating lens board. Everything from an f/156 pinhole to a 33.3mm (50mm full-frame equivalent) f/8 rapid rectilinear lens and a few others in between. Crucially, it’s also a ‘half-frame’ camera, meaning you’ll get twice as many shots from a roll of film. So a 36-exposure 35mm film will, more or less, double the number of images you can take, giving you 70-plus shots. I say crucially, as the cost of the film has become so high, getting 70-plus shots is attractive to anyone who wants to dip their toes in the analogue sea –…

Want to test the sharpness of your reflexes and your camera skills? Why not combine the two with an action photography assignment? You will be able to hone your powers of anticipation and how fast you can react to events unfolding in front of you. Over the following pages, we look at a range of disciplines you can try, from sports cars and motorbikes on the racetrack to birds in flight and jet fighters at airshows. A DSLR or mirrorless camera and a zoom lens with a focal range of up to 400mm will be ideal for capturing action – if you don’t own one, you can extend a 70-200mm telephoto with a teleconverter. And if you use an APS-C or Micro Four Thirds body, you’ll get even closer still.…

Birds in flight can be one of the most challenging subjects to photograph. They are fast-moving and bright skies can pose an obstacle when considering exposures. It takes a lot of patience to get it right but when you do, it is extremely exciting and rewarding. There are so many different species of bird, including our common garden visitors such as blue tits and robins. However, my favourite birds to photograph are birds of prey. They are beautiful, majestic and elegant birds but are difficult to find in the wild. Luckily, visiting a bird of prey centre will allow us to take a closer look at them. When photographing birds, I would recommend a focal length of at least 200mm, but longer if possible. My Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G…

There is usually lots more on offer at an airshow than just fighter jets, plus plenty of other ways to shoot aircraft with your handheld camera. Here are three alternative ways to capture the action. Tripods are too restrictive for airshows as you won’t be able to move your camera fast enough to follow the action and you won’t enjoy lugging it around all day. Instead, adopt a good stance where you can stand with your legs apart and your arms tucked into your sides while holding the barrel of your lens with the palm of your hand for extra stability. Bear in mind that you will be carrying your kit all day so you should find a balance between weight and versatility. PRO ADVICE HOW TO FIND AN AIRSHOW…

AUTOFOCUS Setting up the camera’s AF system correctly will help you achieve sharp focus, even as your subject moves around the frame, so choose the detect option appropriate to the subject. Alternatively, you can always leave it for the camera to choose, if you have that option. For people, also choose wide-frame AF with eye detection so, in theory, the camera will track focus as the subject moves around in the frame even if they turn their face away. If you’re videoing a group of people and the AF point moves off your subject, you should be able to use the focus lever or touch the monitor to reposition the focus point to where you want it. EXPOSE IT CORRECTLY Just as with stills, you are working with the exposure…

Getting the correct exposure in-camera is important and many cameras have the benefit of a zebra pattern feature. This overlays stripes onto the viewing image to indicate blown-out highlights (the stripes are not recorded), and adjusting the exposure settings so that the stripes don’t show means there’s no overexposure. Depending on the camera, there may be the option of different patterns as well as the threshold at which they appear. Set 100 per cent and zebras will appear across areas that are completely white and detail-less, but 70-80 per cent is advised for filming people. If you find zebras distracting (and they can be), the live histogram is a good alternative.…

It’s important to monitor audio levels. These levels are measured in decibels (dB) and most cameras have indicators with a numbered scale from a minus dB value at one end to 0dB at the other. Avoid the audio level indicators hitting 0dB because the sound will clip and distort. The audio scale will usually have three colours: green or white is safe, yellow is warning you that you’re getting close to 0dB and red is where audio will be distorted. You don’t want audio to be too deep into the safe zone because distortion can occur when you boost the sound in editing. Do a test run, watch the audio scale and adjust the levels – either in-camera or on the microphone – to keep them in the white/green zone,…

James Abbott Specialising in landscapes and portraits, James Abbott is an advanced Photoshop user and has created hundreds of tutorials. James Paterson With over a decade as a writer and photographer, James Paterson knows which Photoshop and Lightroom tools and techniques matter most. Sean McCormack A photographer and writer based in Galway, Ireland, Sean McCormack is the author of books including The Indispensable Guide to Lightroom CC. Wendy Evans The author of over a dozen books on the subjects of photography, CGI and Photoshop, Wendy Evans has used Photoshop since version 3.0. FREE SOFTWARE WORTH £44! Photo Commander 16 (Windows only) Page 80…

If you were lucky this summer, you may have seen the rare phenomenon that is the noctilucent cloud. This fascinating sight is caused by ice forming around dust particles in the Mesosphere – at an altitude of between 76 and 85km above the surface of the Earth. With the short night times of summer, the sun is at the perfect angle to light these ice crystals, resulting in a beautiful blue and white shimmer that lasts all night in the northern sky. Unlike a lot of night or astrophotography, these clouds are reasonably bright so they don’t require high ISO but will benefit from a tripod. One trick with any wide sky view is to have some kind of foreground interest. If you’re looking for a greater social following, including…

There’s a new version of PortraitPro out and we’re going to take a look at using it to fix up your portraits, including using some of the new features. In part one of a three-part series, we’ll cover the basics for fixing flaws and improving expressions using some of the presets and specific tools. As can be seen in this image, the subject’s head isn’t straight on to the camera, but the automatic feature detection generally copes well with this. In the end, I also made some minor adjustments and tweaks in addition to the final step, but the ones covered are the main ones. In the next issue, we’ll look at some of the new tools and features in PP24. 1 Define the face Once you’ve loaded the photo,…

Neural net-powered in-camera upscaling and denoising, monster resolution for stills and video, better-than-ever image stabilisation, never-before-seen autofocus tech that is light years ahead of the competition… Canon has pulled out all the stops to produce a successor to the highly rated EOS R5, launched in 2020. The R5 Mark II’s spec sheet is a long one: a 45MP back-illuminated full-frame stacked CMOS sensor, 5,850 Dual Pixel Intelligent AF cross-type points for stills, up to 8.5 stops of image stabilisation, up to 30fps max burst with the electronic shutter (12 fps mechanical) and video credentials topping out at 8K 60p. Focusing on the new features, Neural network Image Processing uses AI algorithms and deep learning to enable In-Camera Upscaling (which turns 45MP images into 180MP files) and High ISO Noise Reduction…

Responding to feedback from professional users, the Tenba Solstice v2 has been designed to accommodate long super-telephoto zooms, including Sony’s FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS. The two backpacks and two sling bags feature dedicated pockets for laptops (backpacks only), adjustable accessory straps and rain covers. Other features include a hidden AirTag pocket and Capture Clip-compatible harness straps. The sling bags offer side access, while the top-loading backpacks have swing-around rear access. uk.tenba.com; from £120/$130 (12L Sling Bag)…

www.nikon.co.uk The rumour mill has been at fever pitch for a year or so, but Nikon has finally unveiled the latest in its Z 6 line of ‘enthusiast’ full-frame mirrorless cameras. It’s bigger than its two Z 6 predecessors, but smaller than the more expensive Z 8 and Z 9 pro models and also has a lower 24.5MP count than the Z 8 and Z 9, both of which offer 45.7MP. It shares the same tech as the enthusiast-level Z f but also ushers in some serious upgrades. Key features At 24.5MP, the sensor resolution is the same as its predecessor. It has two memory card slots, one CFexpress and one SDXC UHS-II, and uses the same EN-EL15c battery that slots into the protruding grip at the bottom of the…