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Photography News | Issue 65 | photographynews.co.uk
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PN EXCLUSIVE
Make the switch with Fujifilm
Thinking of switching your heavy DSLR system for something lighter?We have an opportunity for you to borrow some kit AND be featured in Photography News. Read on to find out more...
Switching camera systems is an expensive business and you need to get it right. In this exclusive offer, Photography News has partnered with Fujifilm to give readers the chance to borrow a Fujifilm camera and up to two lenses of your choice for free*. The free camera loan is for up to two weeks, so you will have plenty of time to try out the products by shooting your favourite subjects – helping you make the right decision. Perhaps you have an exciting photo project or a special travel trip coming up? Or have you always wanted to try out a Fujifilm X Series or GFX system? If so, our year-long Fujifilm Make the Switch campaign is the perfect opportunity. There’s a wide range of kit available, from the best selling X-T3, the new X-T30
As part of the campaign, your Fujifilm images will appear in an issue of PN, as well as your thoughts on the camera. If you want to take advantage of this incredible opportunity, head to photographynews.co.uk/maketheswitch. There is no closing date at this time, but there is sure to be huge interest in this amazing offer and we have limited stock, so please don’t delay. In the first instance, fill out the form on our website and upload five images that represent your usual photography. We will be in touch if you’re selected.
(tested in this issue) or the mighty medium format GFX 50R. You’ll also be spoilt for choice with the X Series lens range, which currently consists of 29 lenses, but you’ll only get to pick two, so choose wisely! If you’re shooting landscapes, you could go for the XF14mm f/2.8 R or XF16mm f/1.4 RWR. For varied subjects, try the XF16-55mm f/2.8
R LM WR or XF50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR. For action and wildlife, you might want to consider the XF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR. Go to fujifilm-x.com/en-gb to see the latest lens range.
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Panasonic introduces the hybrid Lumix G90
PermaJet unveils Pearl Paper
Unveiled at The Photography Show and available now, the FB Pearl 300 paper replaces PermaJet’s FB Satin 310. The PermaJet FB Pearl 300 photo paper is suitable for printing photos for exhibitions, distinction panels, commercial use and high-quality, fine-art prints thanks to its 300gsm base and pearl surface. It also features an advanced coating, offering a great tonal range and sharp detail.
The Panasonic Lumix G90 is targeted at both stills photographers and videographers with its 20.3-megapixel digital Live MOS sensor, a Venus Engine and five-axis Dual I.S.2, combining both OIS and BIS, as well as offering 4K and Full HD video recording. The rugged design of the G90 makes it both splash anddust resistant, and it has been redesigned to enable easy one-handed operation. Users can now find the exposure, ISO and white-balance buttons located in-line with the top plate, as well as a wheel dial with buttons positioned around it on the camera’s rear. It also has customisable dials both on the front and rear. Its OLED live viewfinder offers a 100% field of view, 2360k-dot resolution and 0.74x magnification, as well as a 1040k-dot OLED touch monitor with free-angle movement. For video creators, the Panasonic Lumix G90 can record 4K video at 30p/25p, Full HD video at 60p/50p and also allow slow-motion video footage to be captured in Full HD at 120fps, 90fps and 60fps. Real-time image output can be made to an external monitor in 4:2:2/8-bit via HDMI, and the Lumix G90 also has V-Log pre-installed to offer a wider dynamic range for colour rendering. The camera also has a 3.5mm microphone jack and a headphone socket. The G90 features Panasonic’s 4K photo mode, which has a new Auto Marking function to automatically detect frames with changes to the image, as well as Sequence Composition, which
PermaJet’s national sales manager, Jeremy Pridgeon, said: “The response to FB Pearl 300 has been overwhelmingly positive. Having the product on display for regular and new customers alike really helped to demonstrate the quality and feel of the paper. For those unable to attend The Photography Show, FB Pearl 300 will be on display throughout the UK at The Societies of Photographers roadshows, art & framing roadshows and other key UK events, such as the Birdfair.” FB Pearl 300 is available in A4 to A2 sheet sizes, as well as 17-inch to 44-inch rolls. There’s a First Test on the new paper in this issue.
combines multiple images into one shot for a fun effect. Other features include post focus, focus stacking, a newly added Live View Composite Recording and photo styles for creative image effects. It also features integrated Bluetooth for image transfer and GPS tagging. To help extend battery life, a new power- saving function has been introduced that puts the camera to sleep after a set period of inactivity, but the camera then awakens when the shutter is half-pressed. On a full charge, the G90’s battery reportedly lasts for approximately 900 images. The Panasonic Lumix G90 is available from June with a suggested retail price of £899 body only, £1079 with a 12-60mm lens, or £1259 with a 14-140mm lens.
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