Innehållsförteckning för No. 427 från Photography Week

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1 LOOK, NO MIRROR! The biggest difference between a DSLR and a compact system camera is that the latter doesn’t have a mirror assembly. Not only does this enable CSCs to be much smaller and lighter, it also means they’re much quieter in operation. Having no mirror means you have to use the Live View monitor or an electronic viewfinder (EVF) to compose your shots. 2 VIEWFINDER – OR NOT The lack of a mirror means a CSC can’t be fitted with an optical TTL (through the lens) viewfinder. Many DSLR-styled CSCs have a built-in electronic viewfinder, or EVF – a small screen showing the Live View feed generated by the imaging sensor – while others can have a viewfinder accessory attached via the hotshoe. 3 INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES Like a…

The decision to switch between any brand or type of camera equipment is a big one, and shouldn’t ever be taken lightly. When you invest in a new camera, ask yourself why you’re doing it. Does it represent enough of an upgrade and provide a significant enough benefit to your images to justify the challenges of making the change? Before entering the world of mirrorless systems, make sure that you understand the key advantages and potential drawbacks. Most photographers choose to move systems based around the weight and portability of a CSC. As we’ve mentioned, the omission of the reflex mirror found in a DSLR enables the proportions of a CSC body to be smaller and lighter. This makes a CSC a perfect travel companion: it’s easier to carry, and…

Living in the Canadian Rockies, Rachel studied psychology for nearly 12 years before moving into photography as a full-time career. “I used to explore the world through books and research, now I explore it through travel and through my lens,” she says. “Thinking back on it, my first night-time shot was absolutely terrible. But clicking the shutter and seeing something on the back of the camera that I couldn’t see with my eye was completely captivating. I bought my first full-frame camera the next day (the Canon 6D) and a fast lens (the Tokina 16-35 mm f/2.8).” Rachel’s first encounter with the Sony mirrorless system was photographing couples under the stars for engagement sessions. “I needed a sensitive camera for shorter exposures. The best low-light camera on the market at…

SUNKEN DREAMS MARK GREENFIELD “This is a sunken yacht named The Celestial Dawn, lying off the coast at Lytham in Lancashire, England.” https://bit.ly/3lAfnh4 WINTER SUN RAFAEL VELÁZQUEZ “I shot this image in a pine wood near Madrid, capturing the enormous size of these trees by using a wide-angle lens.” https://bit.ly/2IyEPVL HORN OF PLENTY TOM MORTENSON “A colourful still-life image of seasonal harvested foods. This is a 4.3-second exposure, light-painted using an experimental technique with a small flashlight.” https://bit.ly/32IySN1 SILHOUETTES IN THE CITY MIKE THORN “A high-contrast silhouette of a bird sitting on top of a row of old chimneys in Bath, UK.” http://tiny.cc/62nyzy FACEBOOK http://bit.ly/39py9lg FLICKR http://bit.ly/2VIgsJO PHOTOGRAPHY WEEK WANTS YOUR PHOTOS! Taken a portrait you’re particularly proud of? Shot a sensational sunset you’d like to show off? Then join…

Olympus has announced the M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS Pro lens, which delivers a remarkable equivalent full-frame zoom range of 375-1000mm via the integrated teleconverter, and comes with an equally remarkable price tag of $7,499.95 / £6,499. The M.Zuiko 150-400mm may be the most expensive Micro Four Thirds lens ever made, but there’s no lens on any other system that offers this kind of range in such a compact, hand-holdable frame. Combine it with the Olympus TC-20 2x Teleconverter and it delivers a staggering 750-2000mm range. At an astonishingly compact and light 115.8 x 314.3mm and 1,875g, this is an unprecedented proposition for sports and wildlife photographers, offering a lens that can be carried and used in the field in ways never before possible. While shooting at up…

Don’t be too swayed by the megapixel count when you go shopping for a CSC – you also need to take the size of the sensor into account. Generally speaking, larger sensors will produce cleaner images at high ISOs and make it easier to achieve shallow depth-of-field effects, while smaller sensors enable the design of smaller and lighter cameras and lenses. DSLRs broadly fall into two types – those with sensors with similar proportions to a frame of 35mm film (‘full frame’) and those with sensors closer to a frame of Advanced Photo System ‘Classic’ film (‘APS-C’). CSCs also come in these two types, while some also sit in the Micro Four Thirds camp. MICRO FOUR THIRDS Panasonic and Olympus use the Micro Four Thirds format. Unlike APS-C and full…

Most of us probably have a few old toy figures tucked away that would be perfect for a fun project like this. But this isn’t just an excuse to get out some cherished playthings: it’s also a lesson in the power of mood lighting. By illuminating a tabletop toy scene with a couple of torches you can evoke a powerful, almost cinematic atmosphere. In this video tutorial we’ll explain how it’s done, using a long exposure so that we can ‘paint’ with light. If you’re not into the war theme these tricks could be used to create a Jurassic Park scene, or to bring a Lego landscape to life. Our finished image is a composite of several frames. By doing it like this, we can have as many goes at…

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They go by a number of different names – mirrorless, hybrid, MILC (mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera), even EVIL (electronic viewfinder interchangeable-lens) – but however you refer to them, CSCs (compact system cameras) all do the same thing: they offer the advantages of a digital SLR in a smaller, lighter format. Those advantages include larger sensors than compacts (for the most part – see the next page), interchangeable lenses, the ability to use hotshoe flashguns and other accessories, and advanced controls. It’s the latter that helps to differentiate a CSC from a small SLR. Many camera manufacturers have compact DSLRs in their range, but these are invariably targeted at beginners. Pro compact system cameras, on the other hand, tend to offer more manual control over camera settings, as well as high-end features,…

CANON CSC system Canon EOS R & EOS M Lens mount RF & EF-M Sensor size Full frame & APS-C Crop factor x1 & x1.6 Canon is no longer predominantly focused on the DSLR market. 2018 saw the industry leader releasing the EOS R – its first full-frame mirrorless camera – and in recent months it has upped its game again with the launch of the Canon EOS R5 & R6 models. PANASONIC CSC system LUMIX G & S Lens mount L-Mount & Micro 4/3 Sensor size Full-frame & Micro 4/3 Crop factor x1 & x2 In 2010, Panasonic announced its production of full-frame mirrorless cameras, starting with the Lumix S1R and Lumix S1. It has also developed Micro Four Thirds cameras in collaboration with Olympus since 2008, such as…

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15 MINS There are many ways to avoid lens flare. You can attach a lens hood, alter the angle of your shot, block incoming light, or choose to shoot at certain times of day to mitigate this often unwanted phenomenon. But, used intentionally, lens flare can be an effective way to spice up your outdoor portraits. The stylised aesthetic is particularly useful if you want to obscure a boring or overly busy background, or make use of harsh, unflattering sunlight. You don’t need any specialist kit to produce great lens-flare portraits, but zoom lenses are more prone to lens flare than primes. It also stands to reason that lenses without top-notch anti-reflective coatings will be more susceptible to flare, but how intense you want the effect is a matter of…

www.nikon.co.uk £2,399/$2,599 Versatility is the watchword of the 70-200mm lens: it’s great for everything from action sports and wildlife photography to weddings, events and more besides. Nikon has made some superb examples of the breed over the years, but the latest S-line lens for Z-mount mirrorless cameras is the best yet. There’s certainly no shortage of high-tech glass packed into the Z 70-200mm, with 21 elements arranged in 18 groups, including two aspherical elements, no fewer than six ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements, a fluorite element and an SR (Short-wavelength Refractive) element. High-speed autofocus is a basic requirement nowadays, but this lens pulls out all the stops, featuring two separate, synchronised drive units, both based on stepping motors. As well as ensuring spectacular speed and highly consistent accuracy, the autofocus system…