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The Pentax K-3 Mark III Will Not Launch Next Week

20 Feb

The post The Pentax K-3 Mark III Will Not Launch Next Week appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey.

The Pentax K-3 Mark III will not launch at next week’s CP+ imaging show as was initially promised, but will instead be delayed for the foreseeable future.

Back in October 2020, Pentax officially announced its long-awaited APS-C DSLR, the K-3 Mark III. The company released a camera spec list, and stated that “the launch target is around the period of the CP+ camera exhibition, which will be held from February 25 to 28 in 2021.”

But now, just days before the CP+ exhibition, Pentax released a statement acknowledging a hold-up; specifically, “some of the product parts are delayed, and [Pentax has] determined that development will require a greater amount of time for [the company] to achieve the exceptional performance and finest quality that is the hallmark of next [sic] APS-C flagship model.”

Pentax did not offer a new expected launch date, but promised to “inform [consumers] again in the near future.”

According to the original announcement, the K-3 Mark III will pack 26 MP of resolution, a sensor that can shoot up to an astonishing ISO 1,600,000, plus in-body image stabilization, 12 frames per second continuous shooting, dual card slots, and more.

Fans who have waited for the K-3 Mark III will no doubt be aggravated by this delay, especially because Pentax had originally teased a K-3 Mark III launch for the end of 2020. And the announcement comes at an unfortunate time; the mirrorless market seems to solidify further with every passing day, and the relative success of mirrorless threatens to leave Pentax, a DSLR-focused brand, in the dust.

In other words:

Pentax needs a win, and this delay suggests they won’t get it.

So if you were anticipating the release of the K-3 Mark III, you’ll have to hunker down yet again. While the camera will likely debut eventually, there’s no telling when that day will come.

Now over to you:

What do you think of this Pentax delay? Are you interested in the K-3 Mark III? Do you think the camera will ever come out? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Sony to Announce New Line of Compact Cameras Next Week

11 Sep

The post Sony to Announce New Line of Compact Cameras Next Week appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey.

Sony’s is famous for its full-frame mirrorless lineup, which offers stellar image quality, lightning-fast autofocus, and more.

Sony is also famous for its APS-C mirrorless lineup, which offers similarly fast autofocus but in a compact package.

Yet Sony is about to take their mirrorless system a step further.

Earlier this week, Sony unveiled this graphic on their Sony Japan website:

And while the announcement hasn’t officially been followed by additional details, Sony Alpha Rumors has reported that Sony will be announcing a brand-new type of mirrorless camera, one that combines the compactness of the Sony a6000 series with the image quality of the a7 and a9 series.

According to Sony Alpha Rumors, the first of these cameras will be labeled the Sony a7C, where the ‘C’ will likely stand for either Concept or Compact.

So what can we expect from this new mirrorless body?

The a7 III’s 24 MP sensor
A fully-articulating screen in the style of the a7S III
Autofocus from the a7S III
A design close to that of the Sony a6600 (though a hair larger)
4K/30p video recording capabilities
In-body image stabilization
One SD card slot
A headphone jack as well as a mic input
A higher price tag than the a7 III (which currently sits around $ 2000 USD)

Sony Alpha Rumors also reports that the a7C “will be marketed for vloggers and YouTubers,” and will debut alongside a new set of compact lenses.

If all this information is accurate (and I suspect that it is!), we’re going to be in for quite a treat. The a7C will offer some of Sony’s best goods, and future a7C cameras should be similarly impressive.

Really, this camera seems like a powerful hybrid; while it may be aimed at YouTubers and vloggers, it should also appeal to travel photographers, street photographers, and even more casual, walkaround photographers.

Plus, the new compact lens lineup will hopefully address a common frustration among Sony mirrorless photographers: that the cameras are compact, but the lenses aren’t.

So if you’re looking to grab a compact camera that can handle video and stills on the go, keep an eye out for the announcement!

Now over to you:

Are you excited about the upcoming Sony a7C announcement? Is it a camera you’ll be interested in purchasing? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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Sony countdown timer teases a ‘new concept’ set to be announced next week

08 Sep

Prepare your calendars (and your wallets), because Sony has unveiled a countdown for its next product, a ‘new concept’ that’s due to be announced within the next week.

While a still image of the countdown was first shared on the Sony Japan website, the official Sony Camera YouTube channel has since created a countdown video, embedded below, that points to an announcement being made at 9pm EDT / 6pm PDT on September 14.

No further information is being shared at this time about what exactly is being announced, but you can set a reminder on the Youtube countdown to be notified in advance of the virtual event.

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

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Canon says ‘first set’ of EOS R5 units shipped out this week, quieting rumors over delays

01 Aug

Over the past few days, there have been numerous reports Canon is delaying shipments of its EOS R5 camera and that retailers weren’t receiving shipments as expected. While Canon Japan did mention there could be delays due to demand earlier this month, these reports suggested several retailers in the UK and throughout Europe weren’t receiving as many cameras as they had expected.

Until today, only Canon Australia had issued a statement on the matter to Newsshooter, saying the ‘speculations are untrue.’ Now, Canon U.S.A. has issued its first statement on the matter, confirming EOS R5 units were shipped from its warehouses this week and on the way to photographers.

In the statement, shared with DPReview through a Canon spokesperson, Canon U.S.A. writes:

‘Orders of the EOS R5 are scheduled to be delivered as initially stated at launch. The first set of cameras shipped from our warehouses this week. We eagerly await the content that will be produced by talented creatives using this camera to be shared with the world.’

Canon U.S.A. specifically mentions the ‘first set of cameras,’ but doesn’t specify the status of the second installment in its statement(according to a few of the rumors, it’s the second installment that could be delayed).

We have contacted Canon U.S.A. in hopes of receiving further confirmation of future shipments and potential delays involved with its EOS R5 and EOS R6 camera systems. We will update the article accordingly if we receive a response.

In regards to future shipments, a Canon U.S.A. spokesperson has told DPReview ‘shipping is as scheduled right now, with no delays.’

Update (July 31, 2020): We updated the article with a statement from a Canon U.S.A. spokesperson regarding future shipments.

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ProRes Raw video capture delayed for Lumix S1H, but firmware v2.0 still set to ship next week

23 May

Videographers waiting to be able to record 5.9K ProRes Raw video footage from the Lumix S1H to their Atomos Ninja V will have to wait a bit longer as statements from both camera and recorder manufacturers have confirmed that while the expected firmware release will go ahead on Monday, May 25, Raw video won’t be included.

Atomos says a technical issue is the cause and that the delay will be ‘slight,’ while Panasonic concentrates on the other new features firmware v2.0 will bring to users. Both companies say they’re working together to rectify the problem.

There’s no indication what the problem is, but only that it cropped up in beta testing and that both companies want to ensure recording quality is at its best before the firmware is released. A new release date for the raw video feature will be announced ‘shortly.’

Firmware V2.0 for the Panasonic S1H adds ProRes Raw video capture capability when paired with an Atomos Ninja V recorder.

While the v2.0 firmware won’t have its headline feature when released on Monday, it will still offer these new features:

LUMIX S1H Firmware Version 2.0 (*RAW video data output function is not included.)

Down converted output over HDMI during [6K]/[5.9K]/[5.4K] video recording is available.
In Creative Video mode, it is now possible to disable the operation of starting/stopping video recording by pressing a shutter button.
In Creative Video mode, it is now possible to set [Rec Quality (My List)] from the control panel.
The value of noise reduction in [V-Log] in Photo Style has been expanded to [-1], designed to suppress ghosting or afterimages that could have previously occurred in some situations.
It is possible to prevent the enlarged view window of MF Assist to be output over HDMI.
There were cases where colour banding appeared in 4:2:0/10-bit video recording in some situations. This bug has been minimised.
There were cases where the REC RUN time code did not count up when the video was not recorded on an SD Memory Card but was recorded on an external device over HDMI. This bug has been fixed.
It is now possible to set [AF+MF] in AFC mode.
It is now possible to assign functions to the lens’ Fn buttons when the Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. (S-E70200) is mounted.
It is now possible to assign function to the Fn buttons of Sigma L-Mount interchangeable lenses.
When attaching a lens using the Sigma MC-21 mount converter and [Image Stabilizer] > [Lens] is set to ON , Body I.S. (Image Stabiliser) suppresses roll movement.
[Backlight Illumination Period] has been added to the menu of Status LCD. [ON1] prevents the LCD backlight to be turned off.
It is now possible to select the card slot to save the JPEG images developed by in-camera RAW processing.
[0.5 SEC] has been added for an option of [Duration Time (photo)] in [Auto Review].
[Off (Disable Press and Hold)] can be assigned to the Fn button. It disables operation when the button is long-pressed.
The Fn button can be used for checking aperture effect while the button is pressed.
To prevent improper operation, touch-control is disabled for [Delete All] operation in playback mode. Only cursor buttons can be used for [Delete All] operation.
There were rare cases where the camera froze during [Segmented File Recording] or during recording at 400 Mbps under a particular set of conditions including the type of SD Card used. This phenomenon has been improved.
Aperture and shutter speed can be controlled using front/rear dials when the rear monitor is set to OFF.
There were cases where F stop value control failed depending on the maximum F stop value when non-Panasonic L-Mount lens is mounted. This bug has been fixed.

The new firmware will be downloadable for free via the Panasonic Japan support pages.

Atomos press release:

Atomos Ninja V and LUMIX S1H RAW firmware delay

The firmware updates enabling the much-anticipated Atomos Ninja V and Panasonic LUMIX S1H RAW over HDMI combination have unfortunately been slightly delayed from the original 25th May release schedule, to ensure the highest possible level of RAW recording.

An unforeseen technical issue has come to light in the final rounds of beta testing that needs rectification prior to shipping. The companies are working together to complete the development as soon as possible. We apologise to our mutual customers waiting for the functions this release enables.

Please note that Panasonic will be releasing Ver 2.0 firmware on May 25th with various improvements to camera functions, however will not include the planned RAW HDMI output feature. Atomos will release its Ninja V AtomOS for LUMIX S1H HDMI RAW in-line with Panasonic’s RAW output firmware.

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The dPS At-Home 7-Day Photography Challenge – Week Four

09 Apr

The post The dPS At-Home 7-Day Photography Challenge – Week Four appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk.

As many of us around the world are continuing self-isolation, and social distancing (whoever thought that would be a thing?), we thought we’d make it a bit more fun and creative (as well as keeping our photography skills sharp). So, we are giving you (and us) an “At-Home, 7-Day Photography Challenge.”

This is now week four of the challenge (see week one here, week two here, and week three here. You can still do those challenges, as there are no deadlines on any of these).

This week we are going to focus entirely on post-processing your images and fun techniques you can try.

As always, it would be fabulous to see your results, so please share them with us in the comments section. That way, we can connect and share, and keep ourselves occupied with something positive and creative!

At-Home, 7-Day Photography Challenge – Week Four

Day 1

This is a fun challenge. Take a series of photos of anything and turn them into an animated GIF in Photoshop! You can also add text or make it into an animated meme. You can then use them for social media if you like! How to Make an Animated GIF in Photoshop

Day 2

This one shows you have to make a multi-exposure image in photoshop. How to Create a Multiple Exposure Effect in Photoshop

Day 3

Another fun one – create a tiny planet in Photoshop! How to Make a Little Planet Quickly and Easily in Photoshop

Day 4

Split toning can give your image some interesting effects. So, jump into your archives and see what you can do to enhance some of those images with split toning in Photoshop. How to Rescue an Image in Lightroom With Split Toning

Day 5

This one is all about creating reflections in your images. Make it look like a landscape has a water reflection! See what you can come up with. Create Awesome Reflections in Photoshop with Ease (Step-by-Step Guide)

Reflections in Photoshop — © Kevin Landwer-Johan

Day 6

This one is for creating photo composites. Take bits and pieces of various images and turn them into a new image! Fake it to Make it – Creating Convincing Photo Composites

Day 7

Create a cool photomontage with this great technique! How to Make a Cool David Hockney-Inspired Photomontage in Photoshop

I’m looking forward to seeing your results. Don’t forget to share them with us in the comments!

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The dPS At-Home 7-Day Photography Challenge – Week Three

03 Apr

The post The dPS At-Home 7-Day Photography Challenge – Week Three appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk.

As many of us around the world are continuing self-isolation, and social distancing (whoever thought that would be a thing?) due to the C-word, we thought we’d make it a little less boring and stressful and give you (and us) an “At-Home, 7-Day Photography Challenge.”

This is week three of the challenge (see week one here, and week two here. You can still do those challenges, as there are no deadlines on any of these).

These are all things you can try in and around your home.

As always, we would love to see your results in the comments section. That way, we can connect and share, and keep ourselves occupied with something positive and creative!