Fuji X-T3

 Fuji announce the X-T3

• 26 MP BSI X-Trans sensor 
• 4K 60p
• MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
• ISO: Auto, 160-12800 (expands to 80-51200)
• Continuous drive 20.0 fps (ES) 11 fps (MS)

The X-T3 may look the same, but under the hood it is improved across the board. Fuji site.

Canon EOS R

Interesting entry level full frame mirror-less, pro version coming soon. I think we can assume the pro version will have the the missing elements that we don't see here. AF point toggle for starters, rear control dial, dual card slots...... The control ring added to the lenses looks very interesting. Canon looks to be on the right track. Now give me a 45mp pro version and I'm in.   : )

Canon RF system

Nikon Z7 and Z6 announced

At long last, Nikon has launched the Z7 and the Z6, the most interesting mirrorless cameras to date and perhaps, with it, the new age of mirrorless cameras.

Nikon Z7 

 

Nikon Z6

The new Z mount is the cornerstone of this system, with an eye towards fast prime lenses in the near future. Canon will follow shortly, however this looks like an amazing camera that I look forward to using. Is this the end of the DSLR? not yet, but its demise may be around the corner.

 The Z mount road map

Perspective correction

Shooting from a boat is never easy, tripods are ruled out pretty much and faster shutter speeds are needed to prevent blurred images. Inevitably you end up with tilted horizons, add that to perspective issues and you have a recipe for bad images.

5D Mk IV, EF 24-70 f/2.8 L II, f/10, 41mm, 1/250 sec
before correction

Same image as above after correction

When shooting tall vertical objects, converging vertical lines can be a problem, as you can see in the top image, the vertical lines converge towards the upper center of the image. I used Lightroom's Transform module to correct this image. When using the Transform module you have to be careful not to over correct, if you do a lot of correction, resolution will be lost. I tend to not use auto correct. For this I used vertical and a small amount of horizontal. I lost some resolution and sharpness, however, the sharpness was brought back with Photo shop, using a mask on just the man made objects and applying a smart sharpen filter.

Its a pretty amazing tool and I will use it for all converging vertical and horizontal lines. This is also an argument for higher resolution sensors, with more resolution, you are able to do more correction, assuming you left enough space around the image that may be removed by correction.

Ross 

Images In Light

New 70-200 f/4 and f/2.8 lenses

Canon releases two new lenses that are sure to delight anyone in the system. I will be getting the f/4 version myself, I use it a lot for landscape and event work. The f/2.8 will be a super nice lens, but weight is a factor for me, if you are doing studio and or portrait work though, the f/2.8 will be a killer solution.

Canon EF 70-200 f/4 IS II

Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8 IS III 

With better optics, lens coatings and image stabilization, you can't go wrong getting either of these lenses, its just choosing which best suits your needs.

DPReview 70-200 f/2.8 here

DPReview 70-200 f/4 here

Ross 

Images In Light

Fuji X-H1 announced

 Bigger grip, more robust build

 Better ergonomics

IBIS sensor stabilization

Fuji's newest flagship camera the X-H1, IBIS, a better build and what appears to be better ergonomics makes for a nice addition to the lineup. More video-centric than any other Fuji camera before it, it is targeted at the videographer, but will make an excellent stills camera. The top LCD is welcomed, trickle down from the GFX. 

Not a new battery is very disappointing!

Larger improved grip, with larger and hopefully stiffer buttons and dials along with the top LCD, should make for more intuitive use.

Not much of an upgrade from the X-T2, but the Flagship going forward, I am quite surprised the sensor is not new. I guess we will see that in the X-T3.

Specs:

• 24.3MP X-Trans CMOS III Sensor with primary color filter and X-Processor Pro Processor
• 5-axis 5.5 stops in-body image stabilization
• High-precision 0.5 inch, approx. 3.69 million dots OLED Color Viewfinder
• Weather-resistant design; ability to operate in temperatures as low as 14°F/-10°C
• ISO Sensitivity
  o Standard output: AUTO1 / AUTO2 / AUTO3 (up to ISO12800) / ISO200~12800 (1/3 step)
  o Extended output: ISO100/125/160/25600/51200
• LCD Monitor
  o 3.0 inch, aspect ratio 3:2, approx. 1.04 million dots touch screen color LCD monitor(approx. 100% coverage)
• Continuous Shooting 14.0 fps (with the Electronic Shutter), 8.0 fps (with the Mechanical Shutter)o 11.0 fps (with the Mechanical Shutter and when fitted with VPB-XH1)
• Movie Recording (using a card with the UHS Speed Class 3 or higher)
  o [4K (4096×2160)] 24P / 23.98P up to approx. 15min.
  o [4K (3840×2160)] 29.97P / 25P / 24P / 23.98P up to approx. 15min.
  o [Full HD (1920×1080)] 59.94P / 50P / 29.97P / 25P / 24P / 23.98P up to approx. 20min.
  o [HD (1280×720)] 59.94P / 50P / 29.97P / 25P / 24P / 23.98P up to approx. 30min.• Bluetooth® Ver. 4.0 low energy technology
• New ETERNA film simulation mode
  o Simulates cinematic film, understated colors and rich shadow tones
• New Flicker Reduction Mode
  o Provides stable exposure during burst shots even under fluorescent and mercury lighting
• Advanced filters and Film Simulations, including ACROS
• Accessories included:
  o Li-ion battery NP-W126S
  o Battery charger BC-W126
  o Shoe-mount flash unit EF-X8
  o Shoulder strap, Body cap, Strap clip, Protective cover, Clip attaching tool, Hot shoe cover, Vertical Power Booster Grip connector cover, Sync terminal cover, Cable protector, Owner's manual

$1899.00
Fuji site

Reviews:

DPReview first impression's here
Peter Delaney photography here
Jonas Rask photography here
The phoblographer here 
Imaging Resource here

Ross
Images In Light 

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