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The Nikon Photo Contest 2020-21 is divided into two parts, a photo competition and a short film competition, each featuring an open category for all and a ‘next generation’ category for those aged 25 and under. For the stills and video competitions, the open category theme is ‘connection’, with entrants asked to explore the meaning and significance of communication, as well as the bonds that connect people to the world. The theme of the next generation competition is ‘passion’, which seeks photos and videos that convey a sense of pure devotion, whatever the subject. Entrants may submit a single photo or a photo story of two to five images for the stills competition, while the film competition requires a video of 180 to 300 seconds in length. One grand prize winner will be selected from both the stills and video competitions, meaning two winners walk away with ¥500,000 (roughly £3660) each. Four more entrants will win the excellence award, with prizes of a Nikon Z 7II with Z 24-70mm f/4 S in the photo competition, and a Nikon Z 6II with Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S and Z 35mm f/1.8 S in the film competition. There will be 18 further winners of the special encouragement and Nikon’s selection awards, with each set to receive a Nikon mirrorless camera and lens kit. Winners’ works will also be displayed across the Nikon Photo Contest website and social media channels, as well as being shown at exhibition venues managed by the brand. Entries close between 25 January and 15 February 2021, dependent on which category of the competition you enter. nikon-photocontest.com/en/entry Nikon Photo Contest returns The competition is open to amateurs and professionals, nowwith a host of prizes and worldwide recognition on offer
Affinity good to go
Affinity has updated its apps – Designer, Photo and Publisher – and the 1.8.5 update means that they are ready to go with the latest Mac OS, Big Sur, and Macs with M1 chips. affinity.serif.com
Free prints for all
Fujifilm and One Vision Imaging challenge all photographers to ‘print to prove it’. The Print to Prove It campaign was the brainchild of One Vision Imaging owner Derek Poulston. He said: “I am passionate about photographic printing and want to show as many people as possible the difference in quality when they choose to print professionally. This is why the Print to Prove It challenge has been created and, with Fujifilm’s support, I look forward to seeing it continue to grow. It doesn’t matter if you are a professional or an amateur, all photographers stand to benefit from reviewing and improving how they print their work.” You can claim three free 10x8in or 12x8in prints on your choice of paper in this promotion – all you have to pay is postage. The offer closes 21 March 2021. • fujifilmprinttoproveit.com
IMAGE Nikon Photo Contest 2018-19 Grand Prize and Next Generation Single Image winner, Ayimpoka by Sara De Antonio Feu
Lowepro introduces Photo Active Toploaders
The two new shoulder bags are compact in size and designed for modern mirrorless kits
Lowepro has expanded its Photo Active range with two new Toploader shoulder bags. The two new options are designed for compact mirrorless systems and for photographers on the move. As such, the Toploaders are compact and lightweight, offering room for a premium mirrorless camera, spare battery, filters, small accessories and either an attached 24-70mm lens in the case of the smaller Photo Active TLZ 45 AW, or an attached telezoom lens in the case of the larger Photo Active TLZ 50 AW. Put simply, it's the ideal carrying solution when you want to travel really light.
Users can enjoy quick access to their kit, thanks to the Toploaders’ on-top opening, interior zipped pocket and two external pockets. The bags also feature an all-weather cover to protect from rain, snow, dust and sand. Both bags can also be worn with an over-the- shoulder strap, carried using the padded web handle or attached at the waist via built-in belt loop. The Photo Active TLZ 45 AW and Photo Active TLZ 50 AW are available now, priced at £44.95 and £54.95 respectively. lowepro.com/uk-en
Saramonic on the Blink
Nik celebrates its 25th A famous plug-in suite is 25 years old and to celebrate, Nik Collection 3 by DxO has added 25 new presets The award-winning collection of imaging plug-ins from Nik is 25 years old and the latest version 3.3 recognises this with 25 new presets
for Color Efex Pro and Silver Efex Pro. These presets showcase five popular photography genres, so we have wildlife, street, classic portrait colour, classic portrait black & white and light & bright. The Nik Collection 3.3 by DxO (Windows and Mac) costs £125 for the full version and £69 for the upgrade and it is compatible with MacOS Big Sur as well as the latest versions of Lightroom Classic, Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. A fully working, one-month trial version is available for download from the DxO website. nikcollection.dxo.com/download
The Saramonic Blink 500 range offers broadcast-quality sound in a tiny package and at attractive prices. The new additions, Blink 500 B1W and Blink B2W, have all the hallmarks of the existing range and sell at £180 and £240 respectively. The white B1W has a receiver and a transmitter, which can be used handheld,
an optional lavalier microphone. The B2W allows the use of two microphones with a single receiver and comes with an extra transmitter for dual use. saramonicuk.com
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