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Continued from page 1 Additionally, Nikon claims that the Z 6III’s AF is effective down to an impressive -10EV, which beats that of the Z 8 (-9EV in starlight mode). Possibly the most notable feature of the Z 6III is the extremely bright electronic viewfinder, which can achieve up to 4000 nits. This, combined with 5.76 million dots of resolution and 60fps refresh rate, makes for impressive reading. When it comes to video, the camera can record 6K Raw and oversampled 4K in camera – and reaches up to 240fps slow-motion footage. It offers 12-bit Raw and
10-bit Log recording, and supports NRAW, ProRes Raw HQ, ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 and H.264 codecs. The camera’s built-in image- stabilisation system uses Nikon’s vibration reduction (VR) technology for up to eight stops of correction. Its weather-resistant body weighs in at 760g and will ship at a retail price of £2699 for body only. Kit options include the 24-70mm (£3249), the 24-120mm (£3539) and the 24-200mm (£3439). In addition to the new camera, Nikon has also announced the Z 35mm f/1.4 prime lens specifically made for street, documentary and
EDITOR’S LETTER PETE TOWNSHEND
Welcome to issue 116 of Photography News , our tenth anniversary edition and my first as editor. By way of introduction, my name is Pete Townshend, lifelong writer, decades-long photographer and beginner father of two. It’s an honour to be taking over from Roger Payne as your editor – I think I can speak for everyone when I say that he has left big shoes to fill! So, what can you expect in our latest issue? Suffice to say, it has been a busy couple of months for launches. It all began with Fujifilm announcing its quartet of new products, and since then there has been a slew of new and exciting releases from many of the big players. Canon, Leica, Sigma, Panasonic and Nikon have all got in on the action with new cameras, lenses and more to shout about. You’ll find all the details on the following pages, plus a host of other great features. Fujifilm’s X-T50 camera is given the big test Pete Townshend
events. Weighing 415g and enjoying weather resistance, this lens is built for photographers and videographers on the move and is priced at £649. nikon.co.uk
treatment, we try out Hasselblad’s new fast-aperture wide-angle prime, there is a buyers’ guide to printing, and ahead of Global Birdfair 2024, we look at optics for nature enthusiasts. On top of all this, we’re running a special tenth birthday giveaway with great prizes from top brands on offer. Anyone can enter, so turn to page 17 to get involved. Finally, while I may be the new editor, this will always be your newspaper, so tell me what you want to see. It could be news you’d like us to cover, advice you want to hear or a lesson you’d like to learn. Your feedback is crucial to ensuring we’re giving you what you want, so do get in touch. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy the read. Here’s to the next ten years!
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FLIPPING OUT At a weight of 760g and boasting weather resistance, Nikon’s new Z 6III is made for those seeking a compact, resilient camera. Its 24.5MP partially stacked full-frame sensor is matched with the tried-and-tested Expeed 7 processor
What’s inside 03 News Read about all the latest product releases, with new cameras from Panasonic and Leica, lenses from Sigma and Canon and much more 11 Samsung word search Find the missing word in this tenth birthday- themed puzzle and you could win a 512GB Samsung memory card
12 For the love of birds See what some leading exhibitors from Global Birdfair 2024 can offer birdwatchers, wildlife photographers and nature enthusiasts 17 Tenth birthday giveaway Help us celebrate a decade of PN with this fantastic birthday prize contest! 22 PN Photographer of the Year 2024 Time is running out to enter our Photographer of the Year 2024 competition. Don’t miss your opportunity to shine 26 Big test: Fujifilm X-T50 Will Cheung takes Fujifilm’s latest X Series camera for a spin. Find out how it fares
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32 Printed to perfection In a world full of screens, it’s easy to forget how good it feels to see your photos in print. Our guide gives you everything you need 36 First tests We get our hands on Hasselblad’s 25mm f/2.5 lens, Calibrite’s Display 123 colorimeter and the Elinchrom Three portable flash
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