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AUTOFOCUS AI-powered with subject detection and tracking
STILLS 30fps continuous shooting
VIDEO DCI 4K/24p, 4K/30p, FHD/60p
SENSOR 20.37MP Live MOS, Micro Four Thirds
LENS M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 III
Ton-up lens bargain Spend another £100/$100 and the Pen comes bundled with the new weather-resistant M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 III lens. That’s a bargain, as it costs £349/$349 alone. The OM System lens offers the full-frame equivalent of a 28-84mm optic, decent close-up capabilities and a maximum image magnification of 0.53x equivalent, along with IPX1-rated weather resistance. from compatible images on a phone and register them to preset slots on the camera. Available in black or silver, the Pen costs £849 ⁄ $1000 body-only. explore.omsystem.com/gb/en/pen
Shortcuts The retro-styled Pen offers an easy route to
creative work thanks to built-in picture modes for video and stills
up to 12 frames before the shutter is fully pressed, at rates up to 30fps. There’s plenty of computational cleverness too. A dedicated CP button gives direct access to functions including Handheld High Res
Shot, Live ND, Focus Stacking, HDR and Multiple Exposure. The updated OI.Share app handles image transfer and remote shooting to a smartphone, while its Profile Library can take colour and tone settings
New Nikon is a full-frame first Nikon’s Z 5IIC promises an easy route
Autofocus uses multi-subject detection to recognise people, pets, vehicles and birds – and the Z 5IIC becomes the first Nikon Z model capable of recognising fish. The AF sensitivity extends down to -10EV, making focusing possible in extremely low light. The Z 5IIC can capture 4K ⁄ 60p footage in NRaw, while Nikon Imaging Cloud allows Imaging Recipes to be downloaded directly. A Film Grain function can add an analogue-inspired finish to both stills and video and a magnesium-alloy frame is complemented by dust and moisture sealing. The camera costs £1349 ⁄ $1397 body-only. nikon.com
into full-frame creativity without stepping into a world of complicated controls, as it combines straightforward touchscreen operation with Subject Detection AF and serious 4K video credentials. The high-resolution, vari-angle monitor is designed to feel familiar to anyone used to creating on a phone, but there is no EVF. Underneath that beginner-friendly approach is plenty of Nikon Z technology. The 24.5-megapixel FX sensor is paired with the EXPEED 7 processor, with sensitivity reaching ISO 64,000 for stills and ISO 51,200 for video. In-body Vibration Reduction (VR) offers up to 7.5 stops of stabilisation, while Focus Point VR helps keep the subject sharp wherever it sits in the frame.
Baby I don’t glare The screen is a vari-angle type so you can move it to just the right spot
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