Just a few weeks in the past, I led a brief weekend workshop centered on wildlife images in Šumava Nationwide Park. As I sat in a cover, I began serious about which technical query I get requested most frequently. On the high of my psychological survey was: “Libor, will we’d like a tripod as we speak?” Carefully adopted by: “Libor, what shutter pace would you suggest?” Whereas my reply to the primary one is somewhat quick — “sure, we’ll” — the second deserves a bit extra consideration. I’ve turned that reply into an article you’ll be capable to learn very quickly. However for now, let’s transfer on to the newest happenings on the earth of images.
Current Bulletins
- Leica M EV1: Leica has introduced its first M-series digital camera to function a built-in digital viewfinder. The M EV1 has a 5.76 million dot viewfinder with 0.76x magnification, and it helps each focus peaking and focus magnification. The lever that beforehand functioned as a body selector for the rangefinder now toggles between the completely different focus aids (or will be set for digital zoom). Aside from that, the digital camera is actually the identical because the Leica M11-P rangefinder, together with the 60 megapixel sensor, content material authentication protocols, and total design. It’s launching for a value of $8995; nonetheless, it’s not presently out there in the USA because of pending FCC approval. You’ll be able to nonetheless see it on B&H right here.
- Fuji X-T30 III and 13-33mm f/3.5-6.3: As anticipated, Fuji launched their latest X-series digital camera this week – the X-T30 III. This digital camera builds upon the X-T30 II by including Fuji’s quicker gen-5 processor, enabling subject-recognition autofocus and 4K 60p video. Fuji additionally added their new movie simulation dial to the highest of the digital camera. In any other case, the specs ought to look acquainted from the earlier model, together with the identical 26 megapixel sensor. It launched with a brand new lens, too. The Fuji XC 13-33mm f/3.5-6.3 OIS is offered as a package with the X-T30 II or individually for $399. The X-T30 II will be bought for $999 and ships November 24.
- Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2: Tamron’s new superzoom was introduced this week for Sony E mount cameras. This 8x zoom lens manages two uncommon feats: an f/2.8 aperture on the widest angle, and a excessive most magnification of 0.53x, nearly macro territory. It doesn’t have picture stabilization, so I like to recommend utilizing it solely on cameras with IBIS. The worth is $899, and the discharge date is November 21.
The Rumor Mill
Ricoh develops one thing monochrome
Following up on Ricoh’s fixed-lens GR IV earlier this yr, it appears like we are able to count on to see two particular variations of the digital camera earlier than lengthy: one monochrome, and one with a spotlight diffusion filter (HDF). That’s in accordance with a growth announcement earlier this week from Ricoh itself. That they had already introduced the HDF’s growth again in Could, however it’s good to see its existence reaffirmed. In the meantime, the monochrome model could have a devoted monochrome-only sensor (possible because of eradicating the colour filtration array) however in any other case be the identical because the GR IV. As a result of these are simply growth bulletins, the pricing and delivery dates are unknown. Ricoh says “winter 2025 or later” for the HDF, and “spring 2026” for the monochrome.
By way of Ricoh
Piixi’s new digital camera teased
The French digital camera firm Piixi has been making APS-C and full-frame rangefinders in recent times, all that includes the Leica M mount. They’re now teasing one other digital camera on the homepage of their web site, with a photograph of the digital camera and the tagline “we invent the longer term.” The image reveals that there’s no extra LCD on the highest panel, however in any other case, we don’t have any actual particulars in regards to the new digital camera. For reference, the present Piixi Max rangefinder has a 24 megapixel sensor, takes Leica M lenses, and prices $4999 – dear, however a minimum of cheaper than a Leica.
By way of Piixi
Extra Canon EOS R6 Mark II specification rumors
At this level, it’s widespread data that Canon might be releasing the EOS R6 Mark II on November sixth. And every week, we’re studying somewhat extra in regards to the specs. Present rumors counsel a 32-34 megapixel sensor, twin pixel CMOS AF II with topic recognition, pre-capture burst, 40 FPS digital shutter, and 7K open gate video. The tentative value given is $2899 however might change. Transport is anticipated to start round November twentieth.
By way of Canon Rumors
Good Offers and New Gross sales
Some good offers caught my eye this week, beginning with a number of attention-grabbing gross sales for videographers. The DJI Osmo particularly has been laborious to seek out within the US lately, and a few individuals have resorted to overpaying scalpers on eBay. However now it’s not simply out there, it’s on sale! Together with different video equipment:
Canon is working some large gross sales this week, each on cameras and L-series lenses. On a few of the cameras, Canon is additionally working a fall trade-in occasion with B&H, the place you rise up to a $500 bonus in your outdated gear and a further 5% off for those who use their PayBoo bank card to pay:
- Canon EOS R3 (was $5399, now $4399)
- Canon EOS R5 (was $3299, now $2899)
- Canon EOS R5 Mark II (was $4399, now $4099)
- Canon EOS R6 Mark II (was $2299, now $2099)
- Canon EOS R7 (was $1769, now $1569)
- Canon RF 14-35mm f/4 L (was $1499, now $1399)
- Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L (was $2599, now $2399)
- Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L (was $2599, now $2399)
- Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro (was $1349, now $1249)
- Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L (was $1699, now $1599)
- Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L (was $2999, now $2699)
- Canon RF 100-500mm f/4-6.3 L (was $3099, now $2899)
Outdoors the US, there are some nice gross sales in Canada that caught my eye for open-box lenses. On a few of these merchandise (particularly the Nikon lenses), Digital camera Canada states outright that they won’t see decrease costs this yr, together with on Black Friday:
Lastly, a couple of bag offers in Germany this week, together with from lots of my favourite backpack manufacturers:
Different Pages of Curiosity
On your every day dose of photographic inspiration and all-around laughter, you’ll be able to’t do a lot better than the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards. As luck would have it, this week they introduced the finalists for his or her 2025 competitors! You’ll be able to see the entire checklist of finalists right here. Do you’ve got a favourite?
Earlier this week, Viltrox did an AMA (“ask me something”) on Reddit to advertise an upcoming 85mm f/2 EVO lens. Usually, digital camera and lens corporations preserve details about their upcoming releases fairly near their chests, however not this time. There was an excessive amount of new data to checklist within the Current Bulletins or Rumor Mill sections of our weekly information, so as a substitute, I invite you to take a look at the complete AMA on Reddit to listen to extra details about the various issues that Viltrox is planning within the close to future.
And at last, congratulations to wildlife photographer Luca Lorenz for changing into the youngest photographer ever to win the distinguished European Wildlife Nature of the Yr competitors at simply 20 years outdated. His picture of a Eurasian pygmy owl with a vole in its talons is a poignant and transferring {photograph}. The total set of awards consists of many exceptional photographs, so test it out right here on the German Society for Nature Images web site.
Picture Theme Problem, Week #126
Final week’s theme was cut up firming, and you’ll see the outcomes on this thread. Thanks to everybody in your submissions! This week’s theme is summary, and you’ll submit your outcomes on this thread by Saturday, November 1, 2025!
Week #125 Outcomes
Let’s try a few of the photographs we obtained for the “cut up firming” theme. I actually favored this week’s photographs, so this time I selected 4! Let’s begin with Tom Pazol’s picture:
It’s uncommon to see such a large panorama, and I believe it was chosen very properly to suit the large expanse of town. The blue and yellow tones give the picture an additional industrial really feel.
Mr T’s picture:
A basic wedding ceremony images shot! The sepia tones are nice for this timeless second.
Mauro70’s picture:
Mauro truly stated this was their first time cut up firming, and I believed the trouble labored out very properly. The tones give this picture an nearly otherworldly really feel, acceptable for the tiny world of a starfish!
PRG Lagarde’s picture:
The minimalism appears superior with the bluish shadows. Good!
Thanks everybody for submitting their photographs within the problem, and we hope to see extra subsequent week within the summary theme.