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Nikon setting the standard Travel light with this compact standard zoom for Nikon’s mirrorless Z series
probably never look at again. So, this year I aim to be more strict with what I keep as I go along. Image editing has not been helped by my new-found interest in butterflies and dragonflies. For dragonflies in flight, I set the camera to continuous shooting – that means dozens of near- identical shots. Last summer, I was taking hundreds of pictures every day, most of them average at best. I spent hours on the computer over Christmas, hitting the delete button – it was a laborious and hugely time- consuming process. Something else I have put off until now is to totally commit to mirrorless photography – and move on my DSLRs. I am typically a slow adopter, so have been sitting on the fence for a while. There are pros and cons to both camera types, but I think it is finally time for the DSLRs to go. Although I will without doubt miss that reassuring sound of a reflex mirror, time and technology marches on. In essence, my 2022 kicks off with a commitment to a smoother workflow, and moving out kit I’m not using. Now, I need to think about what to aim my lenses at this year. If you have photography-related plans for 2022 that you want to share, please drop me an email. Until next month, stay safe.
EDITOR’S LETTER WILLCHEUNG
BETTER LATE THAN never, so ‘Happy New Year!’ to you and thanks for picking up Photography News . I say ‘picking up’, but of course you might be reading this online. Whatever the medium, your continued support through these uncertain times is always hugely appreciated. While 2022 looks more promising, Covid-19 variants will no doubt continue to bug us, and bumps in the road are part and parcel of the new normal. All we can do is make the best of the situation, stay optimistic and continue to enjoy our photography. Personally, I have no plans to venture beyond these shores until 2023. And while that sounds drastic, I am OK with it. There’s plenty to explore at home with my camera – petrol supplies and future lockdowns permitting. Traditionally, the new year brings with it fresh opportunities and new beginnings. For me, I’ve been looking backwards, going through my 2021 catalogues and deleting lots of pictures. It took ages, and I still ended up with thousands of images that I will
NIKON’S Z 28-75MM f/2.8 is the ideal walkaround standard zoom. Its wide end is great for views and groups, while the longer end suits portraits and picking out detail. The wide aperture – constant throughout the zoom range – helps when lighting conditions are less than perfect. Minimum focus of 19cm at 28mm, and 39cm at 75mm, means close-up shooting is also possible. Lens construction has 15 elements in 12 groups, with an ED, super ED and three aspherical elements. The lens body is sealed for dust and drip resistance, and it has a coated front element for easy cleaning. Focusing is silent, fast and works with the eye detection system of “Focusing is silent, fast and works with eye detection”
Nikon Z cameras. And the focusing action is internal, so the lens stays a constant size. Other physical attributes include a 67mm filter thread, nine diaphragm blades and a weight of 565g. The Z 28-75mm f/2.8 is priced at £949, with shipping due to start 13 January 2022. nikon.co.uk
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What’s inside 03 News Hello to 2022! We are looking forward to all the exciting launches that await us. It’s early doors, so it’s a muted start on the new gear front – but there is still some eye-catching kit being announced 09 Vanguard contest and Samsung word search Get your grey cells into gear and enter our free contests, to be in with a chance of bagging an enviable prize. We have a 256GB Samsung microSD card and a Vanguard carbon-fibre tripod up for grabs 11 Club news Despite the impact of a new variant, camera clubs are soldiering on nationwide. There are plenty of great pictures to enjoy, and reasons to celebrate
14 Book reviews We take a close look at two impressive photo books that recently arrived in the PN office 18 Make the Switch Live: Bob Baker, Nicol Picksley and John Slaytor Five PN readers were invited to spend the day photographing London with the Fujifilm X-S10 and a bagful of lenses. In part two, we see how three of them got on 21 NEW FEATURE Used corner: Nikon D810 Make the most of your cash by buying a pre-owned camera. We kick off with a recent classic 25 Buyers’ guide: Let there be lights Light: like it or not, we can’t live without it. But, what nature provides often needs help, especially at this time of year. Check
out our guide to the best lighting units – from tiny on-camera devices to mains studio kit 29 Buyers’ guide: New year, new frontier It’s time to refine your camera skills even more, with a training course, photo holiday or skills workshop – or perhaps all three 32 Big test: Fujifilm X-T30 II The Fujifilm X-T30 II is a great-value camera, attracting system newbies and existing users alike. It’s rich with features, too 36 First tests l Ianiro LED Pocket Light
l Vanguard VEO Tripod Support EcoSystem l Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
l Irix 30mm f/1.4 l Rotolight Neo 3
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