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followed by the advanced system – as can entire aircraft, the fuselage or just the cockpit. A variety of creatures can also be successfully tracked. The camera’s weather-sealed body weighs 910g and provides both dual card slots and dual USB-C terminals. One card slot accepts SD media, the other takes a Type B CFexpress or XQD card. The dual USB-C terminals allow simultaneous charging and data transmission, plus the Z 8 is the first Nikon camera to support USB-C to Ethernet connectivity. The Real Live viewfinder means there’s zero blackout time between rapidly recorded frames. The model also supports HEIF file format, offering more colours and detail than traditional JPEGs, without taking up any more storage space. Users keen on astrophotography, or regularly working in low-light conditions will welcome the Z 8’s illuminated buttons, warm display colours and variable viewfinder brightness. The camera also features a Starlight View option, which makes taking pictures of the night sky much easier. Flash users, meanwhile, will enjoy the extended integration with Profoto and Nissin systems thanks to the sharing of iTTL information. For videographers, footage can be recorded in 8-bit, 10-bit or 12-bit, via MP4, MOV, N-Log, ProRes, ProRes Raw and N-Raw formats, plus there’s a suite of video-centric functions including zebra stripes, waveform, timecoding and Raw Proxy files. Third-party video accessories include cages, XLR adapters, microphones and V-Mount batteries. Speaking of power, unlike the Z 9, the Z 8 uses an EN-EL15 rechargeable
In a few weeks time, the annual creative extravaganza that is Photo Video 24 will be taking place in the fine city of Cambridge. I hope you’ve signed up, but if you haven’t, there is still time – see the details on page six of this issue. Of course, this event used to be called Photo 24, but since I’ve taken over on PN , I’ve been keen to ensure the magazine recognises that creativity goes beyond still images. That’s reflected in modern mirrorless cameras, of course, which are now unashamedly hybrid machines, equally adept at recording high-quality movies and capturing impressive stills. I’d be keen to know how you feel about this shift. I haven’t been inundated with letters from disgruntled readers saying that video content should never appear in PN , which I’m taking as a good thing. But I’d also like to know which areas of video you might like to see us cover. Would you, for example, like to see more video-related products tested? Perhaps you’d prefer to read some more explanations of the technical moviemaking terms and techniques? Or maybe more discussion about video functionality on the cameras we Roger Payne
cover in our big tests? Whatever you think, get in touch using the email address on page 11. To the issue – which aims to hit the spot whether you’re keen to know about the latest releases, after some buying information, or are looking to add a new item to your gadget bag. It’s been a good month for new cameras, with Nikon and Leica showcasing fresh products – you’ll find all the details in our News section. Plus we’ve taken a more in-depth look at a selection of winners in the recent 2023 TIPA World Awards. Add to that a few guides and tests and you’ve got an entertaining read, I hope. Enjoy the issue – and your image making. I hope to meet a good number of you at Photo Video 24. Be sure to say ‘hi’!
“The Z 8 will go on sale from 25 May with the body retailing at £3999”
cell and doesn’t include an integral handgrip. A purpose-made battery grip is available, which takes two EN-EL15 cells, plus there’s a remote grip – the MC-N10 – for hands-free operation of the camera. The former may be necessary to get extended recording times or day-long shooting out in the field. The Z 8 will go on sale from 25 May, with the body retailing at £3999. A significant amount of money, but £1300 less than the Z 9 and without much of a performance compromise. Nikon tell us that because of the pricing, it anticipates the Z 8 will prove popular and has stocked up accordingly. We’ll have a full test of the new camera as soon as it becomes available! nikon.co.uk
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What’s inside 04 News New kit from Canon and Nikon, among others, plus there’s still time to get involved in this year’s Photo Video 24
16 TIPA award winners An in-depth look at some of the key winning products from the 2023 TIPA World Awards. Find out why specific products won and what PN thinks about them! 23 Buyers’ guide: insurance Now that you’re out and about more, making sure your kit is covered is more important than ever. We round up the key players who will give you a great deal 27 Making movies: focusing Getting accurate focusing in your movies is critical to their success. Whether you want to focus manually or leave it to your camera, we cover the key techniques to ensure perfectly pin-sharp footage
31 Vlogging guide Find out the kit you need to start creating professional looking vlog content 35 First tests Our team does the testing so you can buy in confidence. This time we look at Nikon and OM lenses, plus a Datacolor calibrator
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11 Samsung word search Find the missing word and you could win yourself a Samsung memory card!
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13 Going green How green is the modern photographic industry? We speak to three companies to find out how they’re minimising their environmental impact
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