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Photography News | Issue 38 | absolutephoto.com
Nikon’son amission
Nikon’s latest cameras are all about action. The KeyMission 360 was announced at the beginning of 2016 and it has now been joined by two more models in the range, the KeyMission 80 and the KeyMission 170, and all three will be available from mid November. Prices are £419 for the 360, £249 for the 80 and £329 for the 170. Nikon is promoting the very compact KeyMission 80 as a wearable camera so it’s ready to shoot at an instant’s notice with Full HD/24p recording. It’s a robust unit too, waterproof to 1m and shockproof to 1.5m. As with all three models, it is dust proof and freeze proof to -10°C. It has front and rear lenses and is Wi-Fi, NFC and SnapBridge compatible.
The KeyMission 170 is even tougher with waterproofing to 10m and a shockproof rating of 2m. With its 170° angle of view, you can record 4k video, there is eVR (electronic vibration reduction) to defeat camera shake and a rear LCD screen. Top of the range sits the KeyMission 360 that gives a full 360° field of view through its two lenses. This camera is waterproof to 30m and shockproof to 2m. The 360 and 170 both feature Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and are compatible with the SnapBridge 360/170 smartphone app and the 360/170 computer utility.
nikon.co.uk
YIM1
Based on the Micro Four Thirds standard, the YI M1 is a mirrorless, 20-megapixel camera that promises ease of use and the connectivity of a smartphone. A 3in touchscreen speeds up access to the camera’s key features and connectivity options include built-inWi-Fi and Bluetooth. With a rounded camera body, the YI sports a minimalist design so the camera is not festooned with controls and buttons. There are just two physical buttons on the back with the emphasis on using the touchscreen. The top plate is not much more complex. There’s an exposure mode button, an input dial and the shutter release/power switch. The camera uses a Sony sensor that supports ISO speeds up to 25,600 and the ability to shoot 4K video at 30fps. Two lenses will be available from YI, a 12-40mm f/3.5-5.6 and a 42.5mm f/1.8, andwith theMicro Four Thirds lens mount a vast range of third optics is available. Colour options include Ice Silver and Storm Black. UK price and availability details have yet to be announced.
YITechnology.com
Panasonic adds to its Lumix range
Panasonic added three high-spec additions to its range, the LX15, the DMC-G80 and the FZ2000. The Lumix LX15 is a 20.1-megapixel 1-inch sensor premium compact sporting the fastest zoom in its class, a 3x 24- 72mm (35mm equivalent) with a maximum aperture of f/1.4-2.8. Its AF system features Depth from Defocus (DFD) technology to improve speed and precision as focal length increases. DFD calculates distance by evaluating two images at different sharpness levels at 240fps. The Lumix LX15 will be in the shops fromNovember at £599.99.
The DMC-G80 is a Micro Four Thirds 16-megapixel CSC with an updated image stabilisation system. The Dual IS Mk II incorporates gyro technology, two axis Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) and five-axis Body Image Stabiliser (BIS) to give a claimed 5EV benefit. The G80 is in the shops now and the body only is £699. The G80 with the 12-60mm lens is £799. The FZ2000 is premium feature- rich bridge stills camera with highlights being a 20-megapixel 1in MOS sensor, creative focusing features and a 20x zoom. The Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 20x zoom is
equivalent in the 35mm format to 24-480mm f/2.8-4.5 and comprises 16 elements in 11 groups. Extra features include 4K Photo where you can shoot at 30fps and then save the best frame as a 8-megapixel file. Post Focus Stacking is also available where you can choose which parts of the scene you want to be sharp. There is also five-axis OIS and a built-in neutral density filter. The Lumix FZ2000 will be in the shops frommid November at a price of £1099.99.
panasonic.co.uk
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