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Nikon Z lens system grows
Canon has unveiled the PowerShot PX – a small, tabletop camera, loaded with smart features for capturing candid moments. With automatic capture of 11.7-megapixel images and 60p Full HD video, the PowerShot PX lets families relax and enjoy the moment, without worrying about taking pictures themselves. It can be used as a webcam, with photos and videos saved to a memory card – and is charged via a USB-C port. The PowerShot PX retails at £449.99. canon.co.uk Smart from Canon The PowerShot PX is an intelligent camera that helps you take family candids
Not content with launching the Z 9, Nikon also introduced three new Z system zooms – and a fresh prime
the camera menu, and the filter size is 77mm. The Z 24-120mm f/4 S will go on sale this December at £1099.
STARTING WITH THE the cheapest of Nikon’s new Z lenses, the Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR is a powerful 7.8x zoom, and retails at £599. It weighs just 315g, and its built-in vibration reduction system has a 5EV benefit, while the internal focus mechanism combines with the eye-detection autofocus of some Z cameras. Filter size is 62mm. The Z 24-120mm f/4 S offers advanced optics and broad zoom range in a compact, lightweight body. Key selling points are a constant f/4, minimum focusing distance of 35cm – giving a 0.39x maximum magnification ratio – and Arneo and Nano Crystal coating to suppress ghosting and f lare. It uses two drive units to deliver fast, accurate AF with minimal focus breathing. A lens function button lets you tailor the silent control ring to different functions via
date, and nicely priced at £299, too. The lens weighs just 155g and, at 43mm long, is small enough to slip into a pocket. Silent AF and minimum 19cm focusing distance are other qualities of this dinky optic, that’s a great walkaround lens. Nikon added the Mount Adapter FTZ II, that allows F-mount lenses to be used with Z cameras. It sells for £249, more compact and tripod-friendly than the original. Finally, Nikon has announced the development of the Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S, a super-telephoto that incorporates a 1.4x converter. There is no hint of price yet, but our guess will be probably in the order of two Z 9s. nikon.co.uk
The third zoom is the Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S: a fast, high-precision telezoom lens that delivers excellent optical performance. Nikon ED and Super ED glass have been deployed to minimise chromatic aberration, even at wide apertures and close focus distances. It boasts a powerful VR performance with 5.5EV benefit. At the wide end of the zoom range, the lens has a minimum focus distance of just 75cm, which increases to 98cm at 400mm. This long telezoom is priced at £2699, with shipping starting in mid-December. The new prime is a 28mm f/2.8, the smallest full-frame Z lens from Nikon to
The NX-Series filter holder system allows 2mm-thick filters to be used on ultra wide-angle lenses of 14mm or more. It is compatible with Cokin Nuances filters including Clearsky and Infrared 720, and L-size adapter rings from 49mm to 95mm. The NX-Series includes a dedicated polariser that has a 2x filter factor and fits right next to the lens front. It can be rotated to the required angle using the adjustment wheel. The premium aluminium holder accepts frames that are available in three sizes: 100x143.5mm for Nuances Extreme grad filters, 100x100mm and Cokin NX-Series unveiled
Vanguard’s bits & bobs Vanguard has been a regular name in PN ’s news pages, with some new tripods this year; and while its latest introductions are not tripods, they are support-related. The VEO Tripod Support EcoSystem is a collection of The TSA DLX model starts from £79.99, with the option of medium and large sizes. They feature ball joints at each end, and a serrated steel joint for a solid hold. The lighter TSA models, available in
100x150mm. Ball bearings in the filter slots ensure smooth and precise operation. All items in the NX-Series can be bought separately, but you can save money by purchasing a kit: Starter Kit (£225), Long Exposure Kit (£277), Landscape Kit (£370), Expert Kit (£555) and Professional Kit (£710). holdan.co.uk
Firmware updates around the corner New updates for the Canon EOS R5, R6 and EOS-1D X Mark III will be available to download from 2 December. Key changes on the EOS R5/R6 include enhanced vehicle, eye and body detection, and full-time manual focus support for the RF 70-200mm f/4. canon.co.uk
small and medium sizes, start from £39.99. The £49.99 VEO CSMM3 is a device with three coldshoes, and can hold a smartphone, light and mic. The £69.99 VEO CSMM2 accepts two coldshoe-mounted accessories on a bar, letting them be 20.8cm apart. vanguardworld.co.uk
accessories that include coldshoe mounts, tripod support arms and a VEO TC M tablet holder. They are just the sort of items that come in mighty useful to make the most of your tripod (and your camera), for holding key accessories.
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