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2024 Milky Way Photographer of the Year winners announced

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2 months ago

May 22, 2024

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2024 Milky Way Photographer of the Year winners announced

The photo tour operator Capture the Atlas has announced the winners for the seventh iteration of its Milky Way astrophotography competition.

This year, the competition received 5000 entries and recognized 25 photographers working in 15 countries, from the deserts of Jordan and Oman to the landscapes of Patagonia, Australia, and other locales. Photographers captured our galaxy amid glaciers, volcanos, deserts and cities, juxtaposing the hazy band of distant stars against life on Earth.

Contest organizers say they try to recognize the “photographer whose vision, planning, and creativity bring the image to life.” Since cameras can pick up things in the night sky that our eyes can’t always see, planning is key to capturing the Milky Way.

You can see the winning photos right here. Let us know what you think in the comments.

And if you’re feeling inspired, mark your calendars for ‘Milky Way season,’ which runs from February to October in the northern hemisphere and January to November in the southern hemisphere. Granted that is most of the year, but good to know for anyone thinking Winter holiday breaks were a good time to trek out. During these periods, aim to be somewhere away from light pollution and with clear skies. Higher elevations also help.

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Lomography announces LomoChrome ’92 Sun-kissed limited edition film

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51 mins ago

July 9, 2024

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Lomography announces LomoChrome ’92 Sun-kissed limited edition film

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Lomography has announced LomoChrome ’92 Sun-kissed, an ISO 400 film intended to evoke nostalgia for the film look of the 1990s.

Lomography says the new film, featuring soft orange and yellow hues, is designed to capture the essence of the golden-hour glow. According to the company, the latest film is a follow-up to its LomoChrome Color ’92 film stock introduced last year.

“The gentle crackle of a beloved mixtape fills the air, mingling in the sweet, languid embrace of a carefree summer’s afternoon,” reads Lomography’s marketing copy. It goes on to state that the film offers cinematic blues and oranges under bright skies and vivid reds in shadier conditions.

Like all LomoChrome films, Lomography says that each production run is unique, with no two emulsions ever being the same.

LomoChrome ’92 Sun-kissed is available in 35mm, 120 and 110 formats and requires C-41 processing. It’s available for pre-order on the Lomography website; a 36-exposure roll in 35mm format retails for $12.90, while the 120 version sells for $11.90 and a 24-exposure 110 cartridge sells for $8.90.

Sample images provided by Lomography

The Leica D-Lux 8 is a gently updated version of the D-Lux 7, bringing the latest interface and styling cues to match the Q3 and reminding us how much we like a good enthusiast compact.

Nikon has announced the Z6III, its third-generation mid-range full-frame mirrorless camera. A new 24MP sensor brings speed to every part of the camera, and all the key features have been upgraded.

The newest version of Panasonic’s Micro Four Thirds video-oriented flagship camera has arrived, and it includes features like internal ProRes RAW recording, 32-bit Float audio capture, phase-detect autofocus, and compatibility with Panasonic’s Real-Time LUT system and Lumix Lab app.

The Lumix S9 is Panasonic’s newest full-frame mirrorless camera. It allows users to create their own custom looks for out-of-camera colors and is the first full-frame Lumix camera aimed squarely at social media content creators.

The Sony a9 III is the world’s first full-frame mirrorless camera to feature a global electronic shutter with simultaneous readout. After extensive testing of this 120 fps sports camera, to see what you gain (and, perhaps, lose).

What’s the best camera for around $2000? This price point gives you access to some of the most all-round capable cameras available. Excellent image quality, powerful autofocus and great looking video are the least you can expect. We’ve picked the models that really stand out.

What’s the best camera for travel? Good travel cameras should be small, versatile, and offer good image quality. In this buying guide we’ve rounded-up several great cameras for travel and recommended the best.

If you want a compact camera that produces great quality photos without the hassle of changing lenses, there are plenty of choices available for every budget. Read on to find out which portable enthusiast compacts are our favorites.

‘What’s the best mirrorless camera?’ We’re glad you asked.

Above $2500 cameras tend to become increasingly specialized, making it difficult to select a ‘best’ option. We case our eye over the options costing more than $2500 but less than $4000, to find the best all-rounder.

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Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards: last chance to enter

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2 days ago

July 6, 2024

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Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards: last chance to enter

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Three’s a crowd

The Comedy Wildlife Awards has released ten of the best entries it’s received so far, with less than a month left, if you think you’ve shot something better.

Deena Sveinsson / Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards

The Leica D-Lux 8 is a gently updated version of the D-Lux 7, bringing the latest interface and styling cues to match the Q3 and reminding us how much we like a good enthusiast compact.

Back to the future: Pentax 17 film camera review

The Pentax 17 is the first Pentax film camera in two decades. It’s built around a half-frame film format and includes design cues inspired by previous Pentax models. Is the experience worth the price of admission? We tested it to find out.

Nikon has announced the Z6III, its third-generation mid-range full-frame mirrorless camera. A new 24MP sensor brings speed to every part of the camera, and all the key features have been upgraded.

‘What’s the best mirrorless camera?’ We’re glad you asked.

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Pixii launches 24MP Pixii Max, its first full-frame rangefinder

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4 days ago

July 5, 2024

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Pixii launches 24MP Pixii Max, its first full-frame rangefinder

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French camera maker Pixii has announced the Pixii Max, a 24MP full-frame rangefinder camera that accepts Leica M-mount lenses.

The Pixii Max (Model A3410) is the company’s fifth camera and the first to move from an APS-C sensor to full frame. Like the previous, 26MP A2572+ and A2572 models, the Max uses a fully 64-bit processing pipeline, allowing fine-precision manipulation of the sensor’s 14-bit output.

Also like its predecessors, the camera’s true rangefinder viewfinder has framelines projected into it (35mm in this instance), meaning they can correct for parallax as you focus to closer distances. The outer limits of the finder represent a 28mm angle of view. The camera’s core exposure settings are also projected into the viewfinder.

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It also has a mono option that takes into account the relative perceptual lightness of its sensor’s Red, Green and Blue filters, to create a monochrome DNG Raw file. This should give the sharpness benefit of not having to demosaic the results, but won’t gain the ∼1EV improvement at any given ISO that completely removing the filter array would bring.

The Pixii Max is available for pre-order from July 5th at a cost of €3999, without taxes (approx $4325 at current exchange rates) for the version with 32GB of internal memory or €4249 (∼$4595). As before, the company says there are options to upgrade previous models to the latest specifications. We’ve asked the company for more details of this upgrade path.

Press Release:

Pixii SAS announces Pixii Max, its first full-frame camera with a high-performance 24.5MP sensor, wide-angle optical viewfinder and a seamless upgrade option for existing Pixii owners. Available for pre-order on July 5, with a launch price of 3999 euros w/o taxes.

Pixii SAS, the rising French startup, unveils Pixii Max today, its first full-frame digital rangefinder camera.

Building on the success of its predecessors, Pixii Max marks a significant leap forward with exciting new features:

New 24.5MP full-frame sensor: The carefully selected, high-resolution 24.5MP full-frame sensor, builds on the strength of its pixel technology to deliver outstanding image quality, with exceptional dynamic range surpassing even its top-ranked predecessors. Photographers will appreciate the familiar feel of the 24×36 sensor paired with their rangefinder lenses of choice.

Wide-Angle Viewfinder: The new optical viewfinder complements the sensor capabilities, with high-index optical glass and fully multi-coated anti-reflective surfaces, to offer unmatched clarity and a wider field of view. The new design features comfortable frame lines for 35mm lenses, while offering an ultra-wide field of view, up to 28mm.

Upgrade option: Pixii Max isn’t just a new camera; it’s also another new upgrade path for existing Pixii camera owners. It packs all the power of Pixii Max into the existing compact form factor, with even a slight reduction in overall depth. The new upgrade confirms Pixii’s commitment to preserving the investment made by photographers in their cameras.

Additional Key Features of Pixii Max:

Modern 64-bit Platform, shared with the current Pixii cameras models, providing exceptional performances, connectivity and seamless over-the-air software upgrades.

Native Monochrome, Pixii’s exclusive feature to capture true B&W digital negatives with a bayer sensor. Pixii Max is also fully capable of producing native monochrome files.

Interactive Rangefinder Viewfinder, another Pixii exclusive feature providing real-time controls and indicators right inside the optical viewfinder, for a truly modern and immersive experience.

The Pixii Max joins the Pixii camera family, offering photographers a new option for rangefinder photography. Pixii remains committed to producing and developing the well-loved APS-C model, proposing two exceptional cameras to choose from for photographers with different needs.

Pricing and Availability

Pixii Max (Model A3410) will offer photographers a new entry point into the world of full-frame digital rangefinders, with special introductory prices:

Pixii Max (32GB): 3999 EUR w/o taxes.
Pixii Max (128GB): 4249 EUR w/o taxes.

Pixii Max will be available for pre-order on July 5.

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