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Photography News | Issue 64 | photographynews.co.uk
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The Ricoh GR III is equipped with a 24.24-megapixel sensor and newly developed GR ENGINE6 for improved image quality. It features a 18.3mm f/2.8 lens (28mm in 35mm format), with a macro mode with a minimum focusing distance of 6cm. The new WG-6 is waterproof to 20m, shockproof to 2.1m, freeze proof to -10°C and crush proof to 100kg; the toughest body of the WG series. Ricoh has also announced the G900 aimed at those working in areas such as civil engineering, construction and disaster relief. All three are available from this March. The GR III is £799.99, the WG-6 is £379.99 and the G900 is £699.99. Ricoh has also announced the Theta Z1 360 which captures 23-megapixel images, as well as 360˚ videos in 4K (3840x1920). It is available from April at £899.99. Compacts fromRicoh
Three from Fujifilm
Fujifilm’s new X-T30 features the same X-Trans CMOS 4 image sensor and X-Processor 4 image processing engine as that found in the X-T3, and at 26.1 megapixels offers one of the highest resolutions among APS-C cameras. It features a new AF system with on-sensor phase-detection AF area covering the entire frame and can operate in -3EV. Taken from the X-T3, the X-T30 now also features the face-selection function for more control over focusing when shooting images that include several people. The body features a focus lever, which replaces the selector buttons on previous X Series models, providing users with extra space to grip the camera. The rear LCD is also 1.3mm thinner and offers an improved touchscreen response.
As functionality, the X-T30 offers 6K (6250x3510) recording to produce stunning quality 4K (3810x2160). 4K/30P video can be recorded at 4:2:0 8-bit to an SD card and F-log recording can be done at 4:2:2 10-bit via HDMI port. ThisXSeriescameraalsoincludes Fujifilm’s Film Simulations, which now include ETERNA. You can also make monochrome adjustments in ACROS and there's a Color Chrome effect with two strength options. The X-T30 will be available in black or silver now, and also in charcoal silver from May 2019. It is priced at £849.99 with the XC15- 45mm kit priced at £899 and the XF18-55mm kit at £1199. The new XF16mm f/2.8 R WR lens offers a 35mm equivalent focal for video
length of 24mm and features an inner focus system that is driven by a stepping motor to offer a fast and quiet autofocus. It weighs just 155g and is 45.4mm in length. The XF16mmF2.8 R WR will be available in silver and black fromMarch and in charcoal silver in May, at £349. The final launch is the FinePix XP140, which joins Fujifilm’s line of tough XP cameras. The XP140 is dust proof, waterproof to 25m, shockproof to 1.8mm and freeze proof. It weighs just 207g and features a 28mm lens with 5x optical zoom. The XP140 will be available in lime, yellow, graphite and sky blue from now, at £179.
X-T30 key features
APS-C 26.1-megapixel X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor ISO 160-12,800, expansion 80 to 51,200 Up to 30fps shootingwith electronic shutter and 1.25x crop, 20fps uncropped Intelligent hybrid AFwith 91 areas 4K 4096x2160 video 16 filmsimulationmodes 15mins to 1/32,000sec electronic shutter Wi-Fi 256-zone TTLmetering 1xSD card slot
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Two from Panasonic
Key features
Full-frame 26.2-megapixel CMOS sensor with optical lowpass filter ISO 100-40,000, expansion 50 to 102.400 4fps shootingwith AF tracking Vari-angle 3in touchscreenmonitor 4779 AF positions, 88%horizontal and 100%vertical coverage 4K video Wi-Fi Silent shooting 23 custom features 1xSD card slot thanks to three EF-EOS R adapter options, and Canon has now also announced the development of six new lenses for the EOS R system. These are: the RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS; the RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM; the RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM; the RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM; and the RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM. The new Canon EOS RP weighs 485g and is available now for £1399.99 for the EOS RP body with the Mount Adapter EF-EOS R and £2329.99 with the addition of the RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens.
Panasonic has announced the addition of the FZ1000 II bridge camera and TZ95 compact camera to its Lumix collection. The Panasonic FZ1000 II boasts a 1in 20.1-megapixel CMOS sensor and an autofocus system that can focus in as little as 0.09secs. Its Leica DC lens has a 16x optical zoom, offering a 35mm equivalent focal range of 25-400mm and an aperture range of f/2.8-4. With both an OLED viewfinder that offers a 2360k-dot resolution and 0.74x magnification, and a 3in, 1250k-dot free-angle monitor, composition at awkward angles is easy. Additional features include 4K photo, post focus, focus stacking, and photo styles for in- camera editing, which includes a newly added L.Monochrome D mode and low-energy Bluetooth. The Panasonic Lumix
FZ1000 II will be available from the end of March at £769.99. The Lumix TZ95 features a 20.3-megapixel sensor, 4Kphoto and video, 10fps high-speed burst shooting and is capable of shooting Raws and JPEGs. For convenience the camera can be charged via USB and with a fully charged battery you can shoot approximately 380 shots. The TZ95 will be available this April, in black and black silver, with a price of £399.99.
Canon adds EOS RP
Canon has unveiled the second model in the EOS R mirrorless full- frame range, the EOS RP. It’s the smallest and lightest full-frame camera from Canon so far. While the EOS R was targeted at more experienced users the EOS RP is aimed at advanced amateurs. It features the same DIGIC 8 processor as the EOS R, but has a lower resolution, 26.2-megapixel sensor that captures 14-bit CR3 Raw files and the option of smaller C-Raw. The maximum native ISO is 40,000with the option to extend up to 102,400. While it doesn’t feature the Dual Pixel Raw function of the EOS R, it does have the Dual Pixel
CMOS AF systemmaking it capable of focusing down to -5EV. Additional features include Canon’s Creative Assist offering a range of filters, effects and controls in camera, a 7.5cm vari-angle touchscreen, and built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. It also has Dual Sensing, five-axis IS, with IS- equipped lenses to reduce camera shake and a Digital Lens Optimiser (DLO) which can be applied in camera to RF lenses, as well as up to five EF lenses when registered in the camera to help achieve optimal clarity. The EOS RP is compatible with all of Canon’s EF and EF-S lenses,
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