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7 Easy Portrait Lighting Setups https://ift.tt/2GIDedK Here’s a simple breakdown of 7 different lighting techniques you can implement next time you shoot portraits with studio lighting. For these examples, we used continuous lights to better illustrate it, but you can strobes as well, of course. #1. Butterfly LightingButterfly lighting (sometimes called “paramount lighting” which is a way less fun thing to call it) is one of the most flattering lighting setups for most faces, so don’t even think about lighting me any other way. Your goal is to create a butterfly shape in the shadow under the nose. To do this, place the directly above and pointed down at your subject. This will create dramatic shadows under the cheeks, nose, and chin, and that is the tea (?). #2. Loop LightingLoop lighting gets its name for the circle of light cast around your subject’s face. To achieve loop lighting, start with butterfly lighting and then move your light source slightly further to the right or left. Push it until a shadow appears on the opposite side of the nose, creating a li’l loopy (which was, unrelated to any of this, my nickname in college). #3. Rembrandt LightingFor Rembrandt lighting, think “cheek triangle.” Rembrandt lighting is like a more dramatic loop lighting where the nose shadow connects to the cheek shadow, forming a triangle of light on the cheek. To achieve it, push your light a little further to the right or left of your loop lighting setup and point the light down at a steeper angle. After you snap the photo, yell, “cheeky, darling, really!” at your subject. #4. Split LightingSplit lighting (sometimes called side lighting by no-nonsense gaffers who are just trying to get down to brass tacks) is perfect for creating an air of mystery. The setup is pretty straight forward. You just put the light to the side of your subject, leaving half of the face in the shadows. #5. Rim LightingRim lighting is great for separating your subject from the background and highlighting split ends. For this setup, place a light behind your subject and tilt it up towards the back of the head. This kicker light source should be more powerful than the light that hits your subject from the front for more drama, mama. #6. Broad LightingContrary to popular belief, broad lighting is used to highlight the broad side of your subject’s face, and not just for clients named Karen who “would like to speak to your manager.” For this technique, place your light source to the right or left of your subject and tilt it down at her. Have your subject turn her body away from the light and face towards the camera. The goal is to get the broad side of the face (the side that’s closest to the camera and showing the most) covered in light and the short side of the face in the shadows. #7. Short LightingShort lighting is basically the opposite of broad lighting (duh). You can easily achieve short lighting by finishing your broad lighting photo, yelling “freeze!” at your client, and then moving the light to the opposite side of her. You can also just have her turn her body towards the light, pushing the broad side of her face into the shadows. About the author: Daniel Inskeep and Rachel Gulotta are the professional photographers behind the popular YouTube photography channel Mango Street. The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the authors. This article was also published here. Photography News via PetaPixel https://petapixel.com February 26, 2019 at 11:03AM
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Sigma to Launch 11 L-Mount Art Prime Lenses and a Lens Adapter https://ift.tt/2EwaK4A The new L-Mount alliance between Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma is heating up even more. Sigma has announced that it will be releasing 11 of its highly-regarded Art prime lenses for the L-Mount and a new lens adapter. LensesHere are the 11 Art lenses coming to the L-Mount (along with Sigma’s descriptions of them):
The lenses in this lineup feature high-speed autofocus and are compatible with AF-C mode, in-camera stabilization, and in-camera aberration correction. Each lens also features a surface treatment that enhances strength, a durable brass bayonet mount, and rubber sealing at the mount (for dust- and splash-proofing). AdapterIn addition to the 11 prime lenses, Sigma will also be releasing the Sigma Mount Converter MC-21. It will allow lenses on Sigma’s SA mount and Canon’s EF mount to be used on L-Mount cameras such as Panasonic’s new S1R and S1. “The expansion of the beloved Sigma prime lens line along with the MC-21 converter will increase the extensibility of the L-Mount system and further Sigma’s role in the strategic L-Mount Alliance alongside Leica and Panasonic,” Sigma says. The adapter will allow a total of 29 Sigma lenses to be used on the L-Mount. Pricing and AvailabilityWhile we know the current prices for the 11 Sigma Art lenses on other mounts, the exact pricing and availability details for the L-Mount versions and the MC-21 adapter will be revealed at a later date closer to the official launch (and closer to when Sigma releases its full-frame Foveon L-mount camera). Photography News via PetaPixel https://petapixel.com February 26, 2019 at 10:52AM
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Sony Unveils the FE 135mm f/1.8 G Master Lens https://ift.tt/2XnfWzb Sony has announced the new FE 135mm f/1.8 G Master prime lens for its full-frame E-mount cameras. It’s a “high-performance tool” geared toward professional portrait, wedding, and sports photographers. “Equipped with Sony’s most advanced optical technologies, the new lens is built to meet the extremely high standards of Sony’s G Master series,” Sony says. “The new FE 135mm F1.8 GM offers exceptionally high resolution and exquisite bokeh, two qualities that are signature attributes of Sony’s flagship G Master brand.” The lens features an innovative optical design that “effectively suppresses all common telephoto lens aberrations” and compensates for axial chromatic aberration and color fringing. On the lens is an aperture ring that allows for direct aperture control, a focus ring that provides Linear Response manual focus control, a focus range limiter switch, two customizable focus hold buttons, and a focus mode switch (for switching between auto and manual focus). Other features and specs include a Nano AR Coating (reduces flare and ghosting), an 11-bladed circular aperture and XA lens element for “exquisite bokeh,” a minimum focus distance of just 2.3 feet (0.7m), a maximum magnification of 0.25x, four XD linear motors for fast and accurate AF, a control algorithm that provides quiet and low-vibration AF, and a lightweight body weighing just 33.6oz (0.95kg). Here are some official sample photos captured with the lens: Sony’s lens collection has steadily grown to an impressive size: this latest 135mm lens is the 31st native FE lens and the 49th overall E-mount lens, giving photographers quite a selection of lenses to choose from to meet their specific needs. “Sony’s commitment to growing our lens lineup remains stronger than ever,” says Sony imaging VP Neal Manowitz. “We will continue to drive market-leading innovation in all aspects of our imaging business, giving our customers the opportunity to capture and create like they never have before.” The new Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM lens will be available in April 2019 with a price tag of $1,900. The lens will compete against the existing Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens, which costs $1,399. Photography News via PetaPixel https://petapixel.com February 26, 2019 at 10:14AM
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Kodak's photo service KodakIt criticized for stripping photographers of copyrights https://ift.tt/2EjusiG Renewed controversy surrounds Eastman Kodak subsidiary KodakIt, a service launched in 2017 as a way to provide businesses with on-demand access to photographers around the globe. The service was criticized in its early days for offering very low payments, but a new report from PDN highlights another problem: it requires photographers to completely surrender their copyrights. A report from PDN digs into KodakIt's 'Photographer Terms and Conditions,' noting that it requires its photographers to 'perpetually and irrevocably' hand over their copyright to the client who purchased the work — in fact, it specifies 'the entire copyright' and all rights associated with it. Photographers are required to get permission from KodakIt and the client before using any images — including outtakes — for personal promotion. As well, the 'Photographer Terms and Conditions' requires KodakIt's photographers to either destroy or surrender to the client any outtakes from the project. KodakIt's restrictions continue from there, also including a 'Moral Rights Waiver' as part of its terms and conditions. Under this, the service's photographers are required to waive all 'moral rights' to the work, which includes claiming they shot the images and in any way interfering with 'the modification or destruction of a work.' A full copy of the Photographer Terms and Conditions, which was valid as of July 1, 2018, can be found here [PDF]. Photography News via Dpreview https://ift.tt/i0r8o5 February 26, 2019 at 10:08AM
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Here’s The Wrap – The Latest Light Stalking Community Update For Your Enjoyment https://ift.tt/2UdxDQ0 Every week is different, but they all come with great images and meeting new people! As usual, we keep getting larger and larger at a mind-blowing pace, and we want to give a special shout to all the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Photography News via Light Stalking https://ift.tt/2kwTW5i February 26, 2019 at 10:01AM
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Here are the Winners of Apple’s ‘Shot on iPhone’ Photo Contest https://ift.tt/2T3RNiE Apple’s “Shot on iPhone” photo contest sparked some controversy back in January over whether it would pay winning photographers to use their photos in ads, but the company quickly clarified that licensing fees would be paid. Well, the contest has ended, and Apple has just unveiled the winning iPhone photos. The 10 winning photographers represent countries all around the world and were selected by an international panel of judges: Pete Souza, Austin Mann, Annet de Graaf, Luísa Dörr, Chen Man, Phil Schiller, Kaiann Drance, Brooks Kraft, Sebastien Marineau-Mes, Jon McCormack and Arem Duplessis. Here are the winners along with explanations by select judges on why the photo was picked: Chen Man says: “This is a photo filled with lovely color and sense of story in the composition. Zooming in, you can see details of each family and their unique touch. The basketball hoop is placed right in the middle of the photo, adding more stories behind the image.” Annet de Graaf says: “The narrative in architecture. There is actually life behind the surface of an average apartment building in an unknown city. Vivid colors and a perfect composition with the basketball board right in the middle! Great eye.” Austin Mann says: “This image took a lot of patience and great timing … with the iPhone’s zero shutter lag and Smart HDR, we’re able to see both the raccoon’s eyes and the deep shadows inside the log … something that would have previously been nearly impossible with natural light.” Phil Schiller says: “The stolen glance between this raccoon/thief and photographer is priceless, we can imagine that it is saying ‘if you back away slowly no one has to get hurt.’ A nice use of black and white, the focus on the raccoon and the inside of the hollow log provides an organic movement frozen in time.” Phil Schiller says: “A reflection that looks like a painting, two worlds have collided. You are compelled to think about where and how this photo was taken, the bird flying in the corner provides the single sign of life in an otherwise surreal composition.” Chen Man says: “Distortion and reflection at a strange angle — this photo creates a fantastic feeling.” Austin Mann says: “I love how accessible this image is: You don’t have to travel to Iceland to capture something beautiful, it’s right under your nose. The way the lines intersect, the vibrant color, the sense of old and new … this is just a great image.” Luísa Dörr says: “I like the simplicity of this image, the composition, light, details, everything looks good. Then you see one small line that looks wrong and makes me think what happened, where is this place, who was there. For me a good image is not only one that is strong or beautiful, but makes you think about it — and keep thinking.” Sebastien Marineau-Mes says: “Love how the heart shaped water puddle frames the subject, capturing a glimpse of the world as the subject hurriedly walks past.” Brooks Kraft says: “A unique perspective and a new take on the popular subject of shooting reflections. I like that the subject is evident, but you are not really sure how the photo was taken. The puddle is the shape of a heart, with nice symmetry of the subject. The depth of field that iPhone has in regular mode made this image possible, a DSLR would have had a difficult time keeping everything in focus.” Brooks Kraft says: “A portrait that captures the wonderment of childhood in a beautiful setting. Great composition that shows both the personality of the child and the experience in the surroundings.” Pete Souza says: “Nice portrait and use of background to provide context. The placement of the child’s face is in an optimal place — lining her up so the background directly behind her is clean and not distracting. The setting is a familiar — I’ve probably stood in this exact spot. But the picture is not like any I’ve seen from this location.” Jon McCormack says: “This image is very well thought through and executed. The background pattern holds the image together and the repeated smaller versions of that pattern in the water droplets create a lot of visual interest. The creative use of depth of field here is excellent.” Sebastien Marineau-Mes says: “Very unique composition and color palette, playing to the strengths of iPhone XS. What I find most interesting is the background pattern, uniquely magnified and distorted in every one of the water droplets. I’m drawn to studying and trying to elucidate what that pattern is.” Kaiann Drance says: “Looks like a simple scene but a good choice of using black and white to elevate it with a different mood. Helps to bring out the dramatic contrast in the clouds and the surrounding landscape.” Luísa Dörr says: “I feel like this landscape was treated like an old portrait. The texture of the mountains evokes an old wrinkled face. Portraits and landscapes are the oldest way of creative representation by humans. There’s something about it that belongs to the realms of the subconscious mind, and this is mainly what appeals me of this picture; the part that I’m not able to explain.” Kaiann Drance says: “Gorgeous dynamic range. There’s detail throughout the photo in the meadow, trees, and clouds. Beautiful deep sky and pleasing color overall.” These 10 winning photos will now be featured on Apple’s billboards (in select cities), stores, and website. Photography News via PetaPixel https://petapixel.com February 26, 2019 at 09:45AM Sony announces the Remote Commander a wireless Bluetooth controller for its camera systems2/26/2019
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Sony announces the Remote Commander, a wireless Bluetooth controller for its camera systems https://ift.tt/2IBKY3e Sony has announced the impending release of a new Wireless Remote Commander that offers wireless control of Sony camera systems using Bluetooth connectivity. The remote, officially named RMT-P1BT, operates entirely through Bluetooth connectivity and features a fast 0.05 seconds release time, which is more than fast enough for even the most precise of applications. The Wireless Remote Commander features an external LED for indicating operation status and is also dust and moisture resistant with the ability to operate in extreme temperatures. As for functionality, the RMT-P1BT offers focus buttons for manual control over focus changes, a customizable C1 button, Start/Stop buttons for movies and control over power-zoom or digital zoom as well. It shouldn't come as a surprise the RMT-P1BT also includes a dedicated Bulb mode that can be started and stopped with a button press so it doesn't need to be held down the entire time. The RMT-P1BT Wireless Remote Comander will ship this April for $80 USD / $110 CAD. It will be available through authorized Sony retailers. Sony Electronics Inc. Introduces New Remote Commander with Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyNew RMT-P1BT Provides Reliable and Precise Wireless Shooting SAN DIEGO — February 26, 2019 -- Sony Electronics Inc. has today introduced a new Wireless Remote Commander (model RMT-P1BT) via Bluetooth® wireless technology that provides a reliable, responsive solution for imaging enthusiasts that want to precisely control their camera during landscape shooting, architectural photography, astrophotography, still motion photography, group portraits and more. The new RMT-P1BT wireless remote commander operates via Bluetooth connectivity, eliminating the need for wires, cables or receivers to connect the remote directly to the camera.The remote features an extremely fast response, within approximately 0.05 seconds release time-lag, that ensures the shutter can be released with precise accuracy.There is also an LED light that indicates operating status to camera by flashing or lighting continuously.Additionally, the remote is designed to resist dust and moisture plus hot and cold temperatures, offering reliable operation in a wide variety of environments and weather conditions. To maximize control over camera functionality, the new RMT-P1BT wireless remote commander features focus buttons for manual control over subtle focus changes, a remote C1 custom button that can be adjusted based on users preferences.It also includes Start/Stop movie recording and control over power-zoom or digital-zoom functionality, making it the ideal accessory for remote movie shooting.For photographers that prefer to shoot on ‘Bulb’ exposure mode, the remote commander can be set to open and close the shutter with respective clicks of the main button, eliminating the need to press and hold the button throughout exposure time. Pricing and Availability The RMT-P1BT Wireless Remote Commander will ship this April for approximately $80 US and $110 CA. The remote commander will be sold at a variety of Sony’s authorized dealers throughout North America. A variety of exclusive stories and exciting new content shot with the new remote commander in combination with other Sony’s Alpha™ products can be found at www.alphauniverse.com, a site built to educate and inspire all fans and customers of the Sony’s Alpha brand. Detailed information on these new products can be found at:
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Sony announces FE 135mm F1.8 G Master lens https://ift.tt/2IMED58 Sony has announced its FE 135mm F1.8 G Master telephoto prime lens. Sony says that this (relatively) lightweight and portable lens is well-suited for portrait, wedding and sports photographers. The 135mm F1.8 has 13 elements in total, which include XA (extreme aspherical), Super ED and ED. The XA and Super ED elements in the front group replace traditional large and heavy negative elements to 'effectively suppress all common telephoto lens aberrations,' according to Sony. Sony claims that the combination of a Super ED and ED element 'compensate for axial CA, minimize color fringing and maximize overall resolution,' while the large XA elements mitigate spherical aberration. Producing large XA elements that don't negatively affect bokeh is difficult, but Sony claims its 10nm mold precision and other improvements ensure that onion ring bokeh is non-existent. Furthermore, each lens is individually inspected for smooth bokeh. An 11-blade aperture ensures circular out-of-focus highlights even at F4 and beyond. Sony's Nano AR coating is used to reduce flare and ghosting, while a fluorine element repels fingerprints and water. There are four XD linear motors on the lens - two for each of the focus groups - that promise responsive, accurate and quiet focusing. Sony states this is its first lens to offer two direct-drive SSM motors to move two separate XA elements for fast focus. Moving large XA elements was only possible by switching from piezoelectric actuation to linear induction motors. The 135mm F1.8 is weather-sealed and features an aperture ring, focus ring with linear response (important for videographers), two customizable focus hold buttons and a focus range limiter with three settings. The latter allows you to fine tune the lens for your shooting situation and is particularly important given the lens' close focus distance. If you are shooting distant subjects, limiting focus allows for nearly instantaneous focus without the risk of hunting to extremely nearby distances. The FE 135mm F1.8 GM will ship in late April for $1900. Click on any of the images below to launch our sample gallery from our brief time with the lens at a local shooting event. Press Release Sony Electronics Inc. Announces New Full-frame 135mm F1.8 G Master™ Prime Lens with Stunning Resolution and Bokeh, Excellent AF PerformanceSAN DIEGO -- Feb. 26, 2019 -- Sony Electronics Inc today introduced a highly anticipated addition to their acclaimed G Master series of full-frame E-mount interchangeable lenses – a 135mm F1.8 full-frame, large-aperture telephoto prime lens (model SEL135F18GM). Equipped with Sony’s most advanced optical technologies, the new lens is built to meet the extremely high standards of Sony’s G Master series. The new FE 135mm F1.8 GM offers exceptionally high resolution and exquisite bokeh, two qualities that are signature attributes of Sony’s flagship G Master brand. The new lens combines rapid autofocus (AF) acquisition with a lightweight, portable design and a variety of professional functions, making it a versatile, high-performance tool for professional portrait photographers, wedding photographers, sports photographers and a wide variety of imaging enthusiasts. “Sony’s commitment to growing our lens lineup remains stronger than ever,” said Neal Manowitz, vice president of imaging solutions at Sony Electronics. “Our 31st native full-frame FE lens and 49th overall E-mount lens, the highly anticipated 135mm prime brings the acclaimed G Master quality to another popular focal length for both professionals and enthusiasts to enjoy. We will continue to drive market-leading innovation in all aspects of our imaging business, giving our customers the opportunity to capture and create like they never have before.” Realizing consistently high resolution across the entire frame, even at F1.8, the FE 135mm F1.8 GM boasts an innovative optical design that places XA (extreme aspherical) and Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements in the front group to effectively suppress all common telephoto lens aberrations. Additionally, the Super ED element plus one ED glass element are strategically positioned to compensate for axial chromatic aberration, minimize color fringing and maximize overall resolution, ensuring outstanding image quality. For impressive clarity, Sony’s unique Nano AR Coating is applied to reduce flare and ghosting that can occur when shooting backlit portraits. The new telephoto prime lens utilizes its XA element, refined with Sony’s latest bokeh simulation technologies during the design and manufacturing stages, to control spherical aberration and achieve exquisite bokeh. In addition, an 11-bladed circular aperture mechanism contributes towards achieving extremely natural and beautiful background defocus. The exciting new model also features dual-autofocus groups in a floating focus arrangement for improved close-up capability, allowing a minimum focus distance of just 0.7 meters and a maximum magnification of 0.25x. To ensure that this lens can keep up with fast-moving portrait or sports subjects, the FE 135mm F1.8 GM has been equipped with a total of four of Sony’s proprietary XD linear motors—two for each group—that achieve rapid, reliable and speedy AF tracking and performance. There is also a control algorithm that helps to maximize control response and ensure quiet, low-vibration AF. All of this exceptional performance is packaged in a compact, lightweight body weighing in at 33.6 oz. The FE 135mm F1.8 GM includes a number of professional controls that enhance ease of operation for both stills and movie shooting. These include an aperture ring that allows direct, intuitive aperture control and a focus ring that features Linear Response MF for fine, responsive manual focus control. There is also a focus range limiter switch, two customizable focus hold buttons, and a focus-mode switch that makes it possible to quickly select auto or manual focus to match changing shooting conditions. New Circular Polarizing Filters In addition to the new FE 135mm F1.8 GM Lens, Sony has also announced a new lineup of Circular Polarizing Filters. The new filters, including models for lens diameters 49mm, 55mm, 62mm, 67mm, 72mm, 77mm and 82mm, preserve image quality and resolution about twice[i] as effectively as Sony’s existing circular PL filter lineup, making them a perfect partner for Sony’s flagship G Master series lens. They also feature a ZEISS® T* Coating to minimize flare and a slim filter design to prevent image vignetting and maximize overall performance. Pricing and Availability The FE 135mm F1.8 GM will ship in late April 2019 for approximately $1,900 US and $2,600 CA. The lens will be sold at a variety of Sony authorized dealers throughout North America. The new circular polarizer filters will ship in May 2019, with approximate pricing outlined below:
A variety of exclusive stories and exciting new content shot with the new lens and Sony ‘s Alpha products can be found at www.alphauniverse.com, a site created to educate and inspire all fans and customers of Sony’s Alpha brand. The new content will also be posted directly at the Sony Photo Gallery and the Sony Camera Channel on YouTube. Detailed information pages within Sony.com for the new lens can be found at: [i] Depends on model and focal length of lens attached Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM specifications
Photography News via Dpreview https://ift.tt/i0r8o5 February 26, 2019 at 09:04AM Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM sample gallery https://ift.tt/2TgMYlj Sony's announced the ninth addition to the G Master lens series in the FE 135mm F1.8 GM. This fast telephoto is well versed for a variety of disciplines, from portraiture to low light sports photography. Prior to launch, we had the chance to take it for a spin at both a Sony shooting event, as well as on our own. Our initial takeaway is the lens is incredibly sharp with high contrast even wide-open, fast-to-focus and capable of pleasing bokeh. And the ugly optical aberrations like green and purple fringing in front of and behind the focus plane, respectively, are just absent. That's some serious optical performance combined with autofocus speeds we've never seen from such a fast telephoto prime, which is what allowed us to shoot fast action with so many in-focus shots. That's in thanks to not just the new linear induction motors driving the two separate large XA focus groups, but also the new 'Real-time tracking' mode on the new a9 with the new 5.0 firmware. Have a look! See our Sony 135mm F1.8 GM gallery Photography News via Dpreview https://ift.tt/i0r8o5 February 26, 2019 at 09:04AM
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Nikon's Coolpix A1000 and B600 superzooms to hit US shelves in March https://ift.tt/2TjqAbc Nikon is bringing its previously announced Coolpix A1000 and B600 superzoom cameras to the U.S. next month. The Coolpix A1000 is the more compact of the two and features a 16MP, 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS sensor and 35x, 24-840mm equiv. F3.4-6.9 stabilized lens. Its 3" touchscreen display can tilt downward by 180° for selfies, and a 1166k-dot electronic viewfinder is also available. The A1000 supports Nikon's NRW Raw format and, on the video side, can capture UHD 4K video at 30p. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The A1000 is priced at $479. The Coolpix B600 is a larger, SLR-style superzoom with a substantially longer lens than the A1000. The F3.3-6.5, 60X lens has an equivalent focal range of 24-1440mm, and its stabilization system can reduce shake by up to 3 stops, according to Nikon. Like the A1000, it has a 16MP, 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS sensor. Unlike that camera, its LCD is fixed and not touch-sensitive, there's no EVF and Raw isn't an option. The B600 can capture 1080/30p video (as well as 60i/50i) and also includes Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The MSRP of the camera is $329. Press Release NIKON INC. BOOSTS COOLPIX LINEUP WITH TWO EASY-TO-USE COMPACT CAMERAS THAT DELIVER OUTSTANDING ZOOM CAPABILITIESThe Stylish COOLPIX A1000 and Powerful COOLPIX B600 Boast Exceptional Zoom Lenses and Impressive Features MELVILLE, NY (February 26, 2019 at 9:00 A.M. EST) -- Today, Nikon Inc. announced the U.S. availability of the COOLPIX A1000 and COOLPIX B600, Nikon’s newest high-power point-and-shoot cameras with exceptional zoom capabilities built-in. Designed for the everyday photographer who wants optical capabilities that far exceed a smartphone, the A1000 and B600 feature lenses with 35x and 60x zoom respectively, enabling users to capture high-quality images across a wide range of shooting scenarios. “Customers looking for a compact camera are seeking features smartphones simply cannot deliver, including amazing zoom and the low-light capabilities to capture the moments that matter most,” said Jay Vannatter, Executive Vice President, Nikon Inc. “The COOLPIX A1000 and COOLPIX B600 are the ideal tools to deliver just that, by providing the photo, video and optical power that users need to take their photography to the next level.” The COOLPIX A1000 – Stylish, Portable, Powerful The stylish COOLPIX A1000 delivers high-powered features packed within a sleek, compact design that fits comfortably in a pocket – ideal for a fast-paced, on-the-go lifestyle. Designed with a 35x optical zoom lens that covers a versatile focal range that begins at the wide-angle 24mm1 equivalent and extends to the super-telephoto 840mm1 equivalent, the camera is versatile enough to handle everything from everyday events to a once-in-lifetime vacation. Beyond stunning imagery, the COOLPIX A1000 is also designed to capture dazzling 4K UHD videos of life’s treasured moments and epic adventures. Primary Features of the COOLPIX A1000:
The COOLPIX B600– Impressive Zoom in a Compact, Easy-to-Use Design The compact COOLPIX B600 is equipped with a 60x optical zoom NIKKOR lens that covers an impressive focal length range equivalent to 24-1440mm1, enabling users to easily capture events from wide-angle landscapes to super-telephoto close-ups of their favorite ballplayer sliding into home plate. This big zoom power is packed inside a simple and lightweight form factor, making it a great choice for the everyday photographer looking to document their life from both near and afar. Primary Features of the COOLPIX B600:
Price and Availability The new COOLPIX A1000 (available in Black) and COOLPIX B600 (available in Black) will be available in the U.S. this March 2019 for a suggested retail prices (SRP*) of $479.95 and $329.95, respectively. Photography News via Dpreview https://ift.tt/i0r8o5 February 26, 2019 at 08:00AM |
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