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Nikon update
Nikon has released a firmware update for its Z 6 and Z 7 cameras. Firmware version 2.0 includes a new Eye- Detection AF function which automatically detects and focuses on eyes, an extended low-light AF detection range, for even faster focusing in low light, and autoexposure tracking in continuous high- speed (extended) mode. The firmware can be downloaded for free at: downloadcenter.nikonimglib. com/en/index.html
The Environmental Photographer of the Year competition is open, and there are fewer than 30 days left to submit your photographs. 2019’s competition is proudly supported by Olympus, the United Nations Environment programme and Arup. Entrants are expected to provide beautiful and skilful photographs, engaging enough to inspire serious action with regards to reducing impact
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in the areas of poverty, inequality and environmental degradation, among others. With regards to Olympus’ support, Georgina Pavelin, marketing manager, stated: “Olympus is proud to support Environmental Photographer of the Year. Capturing moments and documenting change is vital to our lives and we hope that photographers are able toutilise this
platform to not only demonstrate their talents but also help to raise awareness of current issues to evoke change.” Photographers from all over the world are welcome to enter the competition with up to ten photographs before the competition’s close on 30 June. Visit the UN sustainable development goals website at: un.org/sustainabledevelopment
promoting sustainability. This year’s submissions will fall into a range of categories including a young photographer award (full details of which can be found via the link below), with each supporting different UN Sustainable Development Goals. It is hoped that each category’s winning photograph will draw awareness to and inspire change
Lomography unveils Art lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras
Lomography announced the Petzval 55mm f/1.7 MKII lens, the first art lens from Lomography designed specially for mirrorless cameras. The lens features a bright f/1.7 aperture to create its signature swirlybokehandalsohasadedicated bokeh control ring, allowing you to adjust bokeh in seven levels. Its dual aperture system allows you to use Lomography’s aperture plates through the Waterhouse aperture system, so you can create different shaped bokeh – it even comes with five aperture plates in the box! The new design also features a long-throw focusing ring and stepless aperture diaphragm, making it a versatile lens for filmmakers who can adjust focus and f/stop while recording. The Petzval 55mm f/1.7 MKII is available to pre-order now and has
Lightroom and Elements. The new Nik collection has Raw compatibility too and you can access the plug-ins from within PhotoLab 2.3, DxO’s powerful image editing software. The Nik Collection 2 by DXO is available now at special launch prices until 30 June of £86.99 (instead of £125) and £49.99 (instead of £69). The Essential and Elite editions of DxO PhotoLab 2.3 are available too for £112 and £169 respectively. DxO PhotoLab 2 users can download the upgrade for free.
New fromNik The Nik Collection is a very popular suite of seven plug-ins among photographers. Google used to offer it for free but the plug- ins were not supported or updated for ages. The set was acquired by DxO, updated and given the title Nik Collection by DxO in 2018 and offered for £59. Now, after extensive research among customers, DxO has
launched a major upgrade called Nik Collection 2 by DxO. The revamped suite has high- res monitor support for Windows and gained 42 new creative En Vogue presets. There are ten new recipes for Color Efex Pro, ten in Silver Efex Pro, 12 inHDREfex Pro and ten in Analog Efex Pro. The plug-ins, as before, are accessible through Photoshop,
comes in three colours: aluminium black, priced at £349; brass varnish, priced at £399 and brass black, priced at £499. The aluminium black lens has an estimated delivery of July, with the brass lenses estimated for August.
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