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SPECIAL FX Yashica revival brings retro look Yashica is back doing what it does
straight out of camera. The whole range also shoots 4K video in 30p or FHD in 120p. All models connect to the Yashica app for instant sharing. The entry-level £254 FX-D 100 sports a 13-megapixel Sony sensor and a 3x optical zoom equivalent to 25-76mm f/1.6-2.8 in 35mm format. The £310 FX-D 300 is built for more detail, with a 50-megapixel sensor, the equivalent of a 24mm f/1.8 lens and digital crop for 35, 50 and 60mm. It has image stabilisation and strong low-light performance. The higher-end FX-D S300 adds an EVF and costs £500. yashica.com
best – building classic, seventies-style cameras. But this time its new FX-D 100, 300 and S300 combine the look and feel of analogue with the ease of digital. This compact trio aims to bring intuitive shooting and built-in film simulations to a generation raised on smartphones. Each model features Yashica’s signature design, complete with a film advance lever that cocks the shutter ready for the next exposure. It has six in-camera film looks, including Ruby 60s for retro colour and Mono 400 black & white, offering nostalgic tones
YASH IS BACK A new range of Yashica FX-D digital cameras ape SLR styling and come with a film advance lever
PRIMA NEWBIES Samyang primes target hybrid creators
Samyang has expanded its popular Prima Series with two new autofocus lenses for Sony FE-mount cameras with the 16mm f/2.8 P and 85mm f/1.8 P, costing £348 each. These lightweight optics are designed for hybrid shooters, offering solid optical performance in a compact and affordable package. These launches join the previously released 35mm f/1.4 to complete the versatile Prima trio of ultra-wide, standard and portrait focal lengths. The 16mm is a super-lightweight wide-angle prime at just 207g. It has a close minimum focus of 0.12m and semi-macro capabilities of 0.33x,
ideal for landscapes, street, travel and vlogging. On APS-C cameras, it delivers a 24mm equivalent field of view and 0.5x macro. The 85mm is targeted at portrait shooters, with smooth, shallow depth-of-field and beautiful bokeh. At 272g, it’s the lightest in its class, with premium optics including three ED elements and a nine-blade aperture. Both lenses feature a new compact industrial design that uses Samyang’s high-strength engineering plastic and an updated grip texture. The USB-C ports allow firmware updates without requiring a docking station. holdan.co.uk
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