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Tokina announces test results with Nikon Z cameras
Tokina has formally announced the test results of their F mount lenses with the Nikon FTZ adaptor and Z7, Z7 and Z50 cameras. The most important information for underwater image makers is that autofocus will not work with both versions of the 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 fisheye (AT-X 107) and their 100mm macro (AT-X M100 PRO D Macro). Manual focus will work, of course.
Sea&Sea ships MDXL housing for Sony a7 Mark IV
Sea&Sea is shipping their MDXL housing for the Sony a7 Mark IV. It features revised ergonomics and ships with the Leak Sentinel XB vacuum leak detector as standard. It offers strobe triggering via fiber optic with optional manual or TTL converters. It has a “buoyancy pocket” that can accept an external battery.
Call for entries: The Majesty of the Underwater World video contest
Training agency GUE is calling for entries to The Majesty of the Underwater World video contest. These need to be at least 3, but no longer than 10 minutes long and will be judged against criteria including creativity, message clarity and relevance, motivation/inspiration, overall impact, and editing/filming skills. Entries need to be submitted via email, and the deadline is 20 September.
ADEX 2020 Postponed
Due to the uncertainty surrounding travel caused by the Covid-19 outbreak, and its effects in Singapore, the organizers of ADEX 2020 have made the tough decision to postpone this year’s show. Originally scheduled to be held from 17 to 19 April, the team is looking at now holding it between May to July. Once firm dates have been announced, Wetpixel will ensure that the underwater imaging community is kept abreast of them.
Canon announces the EOS Rebel T6i/850D
Canon has announced the EOS Rebel T6i (EOS 850D in some markets) SLR camera. It has a 24MP APS-C sensor and can shoot 4K video with clean output via HDMI. It has Dual Pixel AF and a 220,000 pixel new AE sensor.
Olympus unveils 12-45mm f/4 PRO lens
Olympus has unveiled the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO lens. It is a 24-90mm equivalent and has a macro magnification of 0.5x across the zoom range. The minimum focusing distance is 12 cm at the wide-angle end, and 23 cm at the telephoto end.
Nikon releases detail of 20mm f/1.8 Z mount lens
Nikon is expanding its Z mount lens collection. Two new lenses have been announced, and one, a 20mm f/1.8 S wide-angle lens may be suitable for use by underwater image makers. It has a minimum focus distance of 20cm (7.9”) and internal focusing.
Olympus announces OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Olympus has announced the OM-D E-M1 Mark III mirrorless camera. It has a micro four thirds 20.4 MP sensor and a new TruePic IX processing engine. Autofocus is done with a 121-point all cross-type on-chip phase-detection AF sensor. It has in-body image stabilization and can record video at cinema 4K.
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