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Sony has expanded its E-mount lens system, with the introduction of the FE 14mm f/1.8 G Master ultra-wide angle lens. Its advanced optical design – with two XA (extreme aspherical) elements, two ED (extra-low dispersion) and one Super ED – delivers images with excellent contrast and resolution and minimal chromatic aberration. Image clarity is further helped by Sony’s Nano AR Coating II technology. Autofocus is performed by two XD (extreme dynamic) linear motors for precision and speed, and noise levels are very low, too. On sale now at £1400. sony.co.uk Sony’s super-wide
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Nik hits 4 The popular collection of editing plug-ins gets a major update
Nikon Z cameras and lenses, as well as selected binoculars, are all featured in the brand’s summer instant savings campaign, which finishes on 19 July. It’s very simple, with savings deducted at time of purchase. Our favourite deals include saving £360 on a Z 7II and 24-70mm f/4 lens kit, £180 on a Z 6II Essential Movie kit, (shown above) and £180 off a Z 14-30mm f/4 S. The savings are available through Nikon’s online store and participating retailers. bit.ly/3w0V023 Save up to £360 with Nikon’s summer instant savings deals Save today, capture tomorrow
workflow with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Nik’s U Point Technology, which enables localised adjustments without needing masks, is now even more powerful and has the option of saving control points into your own presets. While a new Colour Tolerance setting means you can accurately select a colour to change, and even adjust the tolerance of similar colour hues. Used within Lightroom, there is a Smart Copy & Paste tool, so you can selectively reapply
The Nik Collection has introduced Collection 4 of its editing plug-ins, with two of them enjoying serious upgrades. Previous collections have included the popular Silver Efex Pro and Color Efex Pro, with Collection 3 celebrating 25 years. The new Nik Viveza plug-in, which can adjust tone and colour locally, has a fresh look, while Silver Efex Pro has been completely revamped. Both offer better user experience, but new features make them more powerful and give improved
With it, local contrast can be enhanced and haze removed without the issue of haloes. Nik Collection 4 (Windows and Mac) is ready now for download. Until 30 June, the collection is available for £88.99, and the upgrade for £54.99. A one-month trial version of the collection is also available. nikcollection.dxo.com
an effect on several images directly, without having to launch the Nik plug-in. And if you create a nice result, but forget to save it as a preset, there is a Last Edit tool, so you can apply your changes easily. Clearview technology that was only available in DxO PhotoLab also makes its appearance in Silver Efex Pro.
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