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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.
Nikon announces the D6 SLR camera
Nikon has announced their new flagship D6 SLR camera. Featuring a 20.8MP sensor with an EXPEED 6 image processing engine that offers a native ISO range of 100 to 102,400. Autofocus is via 105 selectable cross type sensors, offering an AF coverage 1.6 times denser that that of the D5.
Ikelite ships Canon and Panasonic/Olympus TTL converters
Ikelite has announced a series of new products that provide TTL exposure control with Panasonic/Olympus or Canon cameras. Designed primarily for use with Ikelite’s DS series strobes and 200DL housings, they are available in a number of options, including kits containing a hotshoe, bulkhead and the external converter.
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