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Canon Announces the RF 14-35mm f/4 Lens
Canon has announced the RF 14-35mm f/4 full frame wide-angle lens. It has a minimum 7.9 in (20 cm) focusing distance and is equipped with image stabilization.
Nikon Announces the Z fc DX Mirrorless Camera
Nikon has announced the Z fc DX mirrorless camera. It features “heritage designed” features a 9MP sensor with the EXPEED 6 image processor and an ISO range up to 25600. In addition, Nikon announced the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens, and the prime NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) lenses.
Wetpixel Live: Is the Snorkel the Ultimate UW Imaging Tool
Alex expounds on his theory that the most useful underwater imaging accessory is one often neglected by many underwater photographers and filmmakers. The snorkel can open up a wealth of creative and technical opportunities that scuba and other breathing systems just do not allow. It is perhaps a little-known fact that many of Alex’s early images were actually shot while using one!
Wetpixel Live: Batteries for Underwater Image-Making
Nearly all underwater imaging gear relies on batteries of some form for power. Traditional batteries are being gradually replaced by more powerful Lithium-based versions, but this in itself is not without risk. Alex Mustard and Adam Hanlon discuss some of the pros and cons of different types of batteries and how we can increase the safety of using and charging Lithium-based ones.
Nauticam Ships NA-D6 Housing
Nauticam is now shipping their housing for the Nikon D6 SLR. It ships with a manual LED strobe trigger and features Nauticam’s N120 port system. It has M24, M14, and M16 bulkheads for electrical strobe triggering, vacuum systems, ethernet control, or HDMI out.
Wetpixel Live: Ocean Geographic 2021
Isotta Ships Housing for EOS R5
Isotta is shipping their signature red housing for the Canon EOS R5 mirrorless camera. It has fiber optic connections, along with 3 x M16 and 1 x M24 ports for electric connections, vacuums, or HDMI out. It uses Isotta’s 120mm port system.
Call for Entries: 2021 Mangrove Photography Awards
The Mangrove Action Project is now accepting entries to the 2021 Mangrove Photography Awards. The contest celebrates these amazing habitats and offers categories for images depicting Wildlife, People, Landscape, Underwater, Threats, and Youth themes mangrove images. It is free to enter, with the rules being available and the deadline for entries is 26 July.
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