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Prime portraits from Hasselblad Hasselblad has added the XCD 3,4/75P standard prime to its XCD Portable (P) series. Aimed at portrait, street and still-life photographers, the lens offers a full-frame equivalent focal length of 59mm and features an f/3.4 aperture – the widest in the XCD P line-up. The lens incorporates an optical structure of ten elements in ten groups, including one aspherical and three ED elements. It creates accurate images across the frame, supporting up to 100-megapixel camera sensors, highlighting its portability and wide aperture. The XCD 3,4/75P weighs 398g and measures 71mm in length, and offers the longest focal length within the XCD P series. It employs a linear stepping motor and a small focusing group, allowing precise and near-silent focus adjustments. The lens is priced at £2149. Hasselblad has also introduced a 9mm X Extension Tube, priced at £289 for detailed macro work. hasselblad.com
LCE POTY 2025 open for entries The LCE Photographer of the Year
and the popular people’s choice: a publicly voted award. The deadline for submissions is 21 January 2025, with early entries gaining increased visibility in the public voting segment. Visit the website for full details and terms of entry. poty.lcegroup.co.uk
New for this year is the emerging talent category aimed at photography students, with prizes that benefit both the student and their educational institution. Entrants can submit their work online or in person at any of LCE’s 26 stores nationwide. Participants can choose from categories including action, portrait, wildlife
2025 competition has officially opened for submissions following a successful debut that drew over 13,000 entries in 2024. Organised by London Camera Exchange (LCE), the contest celebrates photographers of all skill levels, offering £10,000 in prizes across 14 categories.
Leica celebrates 70 years in style
Canon gets real with new 3D lens
The Canon RF-S 7.8mm f/4 STM Dual 3D lens is designed for APS-C cameras within the EOS R system. It offers a 63° field of view, closely simulating human vision for a real-life perspective. Weighing 130g, the lens is aimed at 3D video recording for real estate, event documentation as well as product demonstrations. The lens is compact and utilises Canon’s STM AF system. It boasts nine elements in seven groups, incorporating two UD elements, which improve clarity and colour fidelity. Other features include a minimum focusing distance of 0.15m, a seven-blade aperture and Super Spectra coating, which helps to reduce ghosting and flare. Initially compatible with Canon’s EOS R7, the optic supports spatial video capture intended for VR headsets and mobile devices equipped with VR viewers. The RF-S 7.8mm f/4 STM Dual is available for £519.99 canon.co.uk
The book, titled Leica M, explores the history of the M-System over 250 pages. It includes essays, rare images and a detailed account of the various M models. To view the Leica Welt exhibition, visit the brand’s Wetzlar headquarters, where exhibits include historic Leica M models, documents, as well as photographs. Leica M Edition 70 set will be available in selected Leica stores from early 2025 priced at £19,000. The book is available now, priced at £45. leica-camera.com
Leica is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its M-System with the release of the M Edition 70 camera, book and exhibition. This limited-edition film camera has been created to commemorate the introduction of the Leica M3 in 1954, which marked the beginning of the M-System. The M Edition 70 is limited to 250 sets and includes a platinum-plated M-A camera, a Leica APO-Summicron-M 50 f/2 ASPH lens, a Leicavit M fast winder and a film container with film.
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