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Nikongoes old-school Nikon has followed the lead of Fujifilm with a fully retro-styled camera, kept compact by using a cropped sensor. Similar to Fujifilm’s popular XT range of mirrorless cameras, the new Nikon Z fc uses the ‘DX’ format – actually APS-C. The look is inspired by the iconic Nikon FM2 SLR film camera from 1982. It’s Although primarily an homage to a stills camera, there is video recording in 4K UHD up to 30p without a crop, using the DX-sized image area. There is full-time AF for video recording, including The styling is all old-school SLR, with dials to control most functions. But in a nod to video use, the camera is the first of Nikon’s Z mirrorless range to have a vari- angle monitor. When this is rotated to the front, the camera automatically switches to selfie mode – ideal for vloggers. The camera body is £899/$957,
eye detection AF and animal detection AF. Slow-motion video is supported up to 120p in HD, Nikon’s Webcam Utility software enables the camera to be used as a webcam, and there is support for USB power delivery.
£1039/$1097 in a kit with the 16-50mm lens, or £1129/$1197 with the 28mm lens. nikon.com
accompanied by two newNikon heritage- styled lenses, the Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Silver Edition and Z 28mm f/2.8 SE.
Memory magnate Lexar has revealed the Professional CFexpress Type B Card Silver Series, for videographers who need fast speeds for 4K shooting. It features rapid performance of up to 1000MB/s read and 600MB/s write – and it’s backwards-compatible with select cameras using the older XQD cards. To pair with the cards, Lexar has revealed the £70/$70 Professional CFexpress Reader. It includes a 2-in-1 USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable and USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable for connection to PC, with plug-and-play functionality. Prices and availability have not yet been released. lexar.com LEXAR’S EXPRESS SOLUTION
Aussie audio expert Rode has introduced two new accessories: the Thread Adaptor and Tripod 2. At £19/$20, the former is a premium-quality universal adapter kit for mounting a range of devices on to any mic stand, boom pole, tripod or studio arm. It features 1/4, 3/8 and 5/8-inch adapters in an integrated set that can be configured to connect any standard thread to any standard mount. The £39/$39 Tripod 2 is ideal for affixing cameras, microphones and other accessories. Previously released as part of the Rode Vlogger Kit range, the Tripod 2 is now available as a standalone product. rode.com RODE ROLLS OUT AUDIO EXTRAS
MOUNT UP Rode’s new Thread Adaptor (far left) and Tripod 2 (left) are strong additions to any camera kit
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