NIKON IS DEVELOPING THE NIKON Z 9 FULL-FRAME FLAGSHIP MIRRORLESS CAMERA
*The appearance of the camera may differ from the photo shown above JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – Nikon Corporation (Nikon) is pleased to announce the development of the first flagship model for which the Nikon Z mount has been adopted: the Nikon Z 9. The full-frame (Nikon FX-format) mirrorless camera is scheduled for release in 2021 and represents a significant leap in technology and performance. The Z 9 brings together Nikon’s groundbreaking technologies to deliver the best still and video performance in Nikon history, meeting the advanced needs of professionals across a wide range of genres. It utilises a newly developed FX-format stacked CMOS sensor and a new image-processing engine. In response to the growing needs of professionals, advanced enthusiasts and cinematographers, it includes support for 8K video recording as well as various other video specifications that fulfil diverse needs and workflows. The Z 9 embodies ultimate usability as a tool offering users an unprecedented imaging experience, from capture to workflow, exceeding that of previous digital-SLR and mirrorless cameras. * Information regarding the release of this product will be announced at a later date. ABOUT NIKON Nikon is the world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and […]
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EXPAND YOUR IMAGING EXPRESSION POSSIBILITIES WITH NX STUDIO
Enjoy, manage and enhance your photos and videos with the multi-functional capabilities of the new and intuitive software MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA – Nikon Middle East FZE is pleased to announce the release of NX Studio (Ver.1.0), a new and intuitive software that offers full-scale and seamless viewing, processing, and editing of images and videos captured with a Nikon digital camera1. Discover the same multi-functional capabilities but with a simpler structure for a more efficient and seamless workflow. By integrating the functions of our image viewing software, ViewNX-i2, and our image-processing and editing software, Capture NX-D2, NX Studio inherits a wide array of functions and enables users to view, process, and edit images all within a single software. Achieve your desired output with comprehensive editing functions, including picture controls and white balance settings, and exposure adjustments for Nikon RAW images; as well as intuitive control points that allow users to adjust colours within a specified area, and a retouch brush feature for advanced, localised correction. With the menu structure thoughtfully organised by workflow for a functional yet simple design and improved overall response speed for each function, such as image display, experience smoother processing of both stills and videos. Enjoy easy images upload to […]
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MAKING THE BEST OF FLASH IN PHOTOGRAPHY
Your first encounter with your camera flash might have been when it popped up while shooting on auto mode in low-light conditions. It lights up the whole picture and prevents your photos from turning out underexposed or blurry. But far from merely adding light to a scene, the flash is an element in photography that opens up a whole new dimension of creative possibilities. From built-in flashes to external flashes, here are some tips to help you get more comfortable with it all. WHEN TO, AND WHEN NOT TO USE FLASH First of all, there are some situations where using a flash is pointless and unnecessary — knowing when not to use it will allow you to save time on trying out each setting one by one. Flash seldom works well in big events because it will only have an effective range of about 3-5 metres. Additionally, us flash for concerts, as it may cast shadows and distract the performers on stage. A simple alternative to this is to open the aperture and raise the ISO, enabling you to take well-exposed photos in low-light conditions, while still preserving each organic moment. You could also consider putting your camera in a […]
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Using Leading Lines in your Compositions
© EMILY MUDIE • When you’re framing a photograph, a sure-fire way to ensure the eye is drawn into the image and towards a subject is to utilise a leading line. The great thing about them is that they’re everywhere once you get used to looking for them; and with care and thought they can even become the focus of your photograph in their own right. • Leading lines can be straight or wavy, diagonal or curved, natural – such as hedgerows, lines of trees, a river or stream, hills, shorelines, rocks, even the sun’s rays – or man-made, including roads, power lines, paths, walls and fences, railway lines, staircases, boardwalks, rows of lamp-posts, buildings. • The position of leading lines can create different effects. A leading line originating at the base of the frame, often to one side, directs attention up and into the image from foreground to the centre or background. Lines leading across an image can be used to connect one part of it to another; while lines that converge at the main subject are a powerful visual draw towards it. • Circular lines pull the eye into the image in an almost hypnotic fashion, while multiple […]
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Capturing Silhouettes
Silhouettes are all about photographing a subject in front of a light source and persuading your camera to expose for the brightest part of the image – the background – so your subject is sufficiently underexposed that it appears blacked out. Silhouettes work beautifully with the vibrant colours of sunset, or against dramatic starry or moonlit skies. Whatever the background, you need to meter and correctly expose for that background in order to place your subject in shadow. Check on the LCD how the image looks, and adjust your exposure accordingly. You can also use exposure bracketing to shoot a series of shots with varied exposures and then pick the best one. © NEIL FREEMAN The ideal spot on which to focus is the subject. However, since the subject of a silhouette is so dark, the camera may have difficulty locking on the focus. Here’s what you can do to deal with this: • Manually focus the camera on your subject. • Focus on the subject’s edge, where there will be more of a contrast difference between the darkened subject and the brighter background. • Focus on the brightest section of the image, half depress the shutter and keep it there, […]
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Nikon Z Series: Z Mount System
The Nikon Z mount system draws on over a century of experience in optical manufacturing. The system’s large lens mount features a 55mm inner diameter and short 16mm flange focal distance which allow for flexibility in the optical design of NIKKOR Z lenses; with maximum apertures as wide as f/0.95 possible. The internal diameter of the Z mount is 17% larger than the Nikon F mount—it’s also wider than any full-frame mount available (as of 8/23/18). By creating a mount with a large inner diameter and short flange focal distance, compact lenses can be designed that allow more light in, to hit the sensor. Using the latest in design and optical innovations, NIKKOR Z lenses are able to deliver improved low-light performance and edge-to-edge detail in both stills and video.
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5 Top tips for getting started with Street Photography
Street photography doesn’t just mean urban – it’s as much an attitude and style as a location… 1) You’ll get more authentic results shooting from the heart of the action rather than from a distance with a conspicuous telephoto zoom, so go for a small, discreet wide-angle lens, such as the AF-S 24mm f/1.8G ED and f/1.4G ED, the AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8G, AF 35mm f/2D, AF-S 35mm f/1.8G ED, AF 28mm f/2.8D, AF-S 28mm f/1.8G and the glorious new AF-S 28mm f/1.4E ED. A wide-angle’s sweeping field of view means you’re able to include more of the scene with it, too, making it less obvious if you are trying to capture someone without them realising, and it will also draw the viewer into the frame. 2) The golden rule of taking great pictures is to have your camera with you, which is another reason to use a small, compact lens – the easier it is to carry your camera around, the more likely you are to go out and about with it. 3) Be ready to shoot when the action happens, because it won’t wait for you. So you don’t have to waste valuable seconds fiddling with controls and […]
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Back to School Portraits
Your first child may be getting ready for their very first day of pre-school—or you’ve got older kids who are “old pros” at going back to school after an eventful summer vacation; either way, it’s a milestone event that’s made for picture taking. Along with school pictures that show your child’s growth over time, taking your own pictures of your children going back to school is an opportunity to capture fleeting moments that you’ll cherish through the years. Try to come up with creative ways that you can take these photos each year, to create a memorable collection. Try our ideas for capturing really special back to school shots. The age of your subject will generally dictate what you can draw from them. While four to nine-year-olds tend to be natural performers in front of the camera, once they hit ten they’ll generally be more self-conscious about how they look and how they come across, so one of your main jobs will be to make them feel good about themselves, and to make them look good, too. Give them a bit of direction – get them posing with one hand on their hip or in a pocket, arms folded confidently […]
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Multiple Exposures Made Easy with Nikon Z Mirrorless Cameras
One of the more creative and expressive techniques that digital photography excels at is the multiple exposure. Back in the days of film it was much more difficult to pull off a successful double or multiple exposure. But digital has opened up so much in terms of creative options and the Z series mirrorless cameras have expanded those options even further. There are two different ways of creating multiple exposures using the Z series cameras: Multiple Exposure Mode and Image Overlay (which is located in the Retouch menu). Nikon’s Z series mirrorless cameras make double exposure or multiple exposure images a breeze due to the cameras’ electronic viewfinder. This is because you can now see in the viewfinder a ghosted exposure of the previous exposures as you take each new one, so placement of subjects can be more precise. © Andrew Hancock “The image of the hula-hooper was taken with the multiple exposure function set to lighten and taken in a block of 10 exposures as the model progressed through the frame.” Z 6, NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S, 1/200 second, f/6.3, 100 ISO. © Andrew Hancock “My idea for this image was to show the mind’s strength for athletes, especially endurance athletes. […]
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Food Photography at Home
© Donna Crous Styling the table with flowers, fabric and the large book along with ingredients for baking creates a bright and airy kitchen scene. Now more than ever, shooting food in your home has become a popular photographic genre. However, our fascination with food is nothing new. Artwork in history even dating back to the 15th century shows that food was a primary source of inspiration, where painters tried to freeze a point in time in the most realistic perspective. These artworks depicted everything from lavish feasts and banquets to the simplest family meals at a table. The latter often highlighting frugality and poverty in those times. I have always been a foodie, and love anything to do with food from shopping to prepping, so food photography was a natural progression. Capturing your food is about making it look delicious and lip-smacking. That being said, you don’t need to be a top-end chef with extraordinary plating skills, no, it’s more about seeing the image. Simple ingredients found around the kitchen can make beautiful mouth-watering images. Think of a boiled egg with dripping yolk, melting ice-cream in a scoop, fresh berries or tomatoes with a spritz of water or a fizzy drink/champagne […]
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