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July, 22 2024

This week was about our Nikon Z6III initial review, with a few quirky new camera release announcements – including a half-frame film camera – thrown in for good measure. 


— Ben

Highlights
Nikon Z6III initial review
Nikon has announced the Z6III, its third-generation mid-range full-frame mirrorless camera. A new 24MP sensor brings speed to every part of the camera, and all the key features have been upgraded.
Nikon Z6III first-look video and sample gallery
During our time with the Nikon Z6III we were able to shoot a sample gallery and prepare an introductory video. Have a look, if you haven't already.
DPReview Rewind: Nikon D1, the first in-house DSLR
Twenty five years ago, today, Nikon announced the D1, the first DSLR to be entirely developed by an existing camera maker and the first to natively shoot JPEGs.
News Updates
Ricoh launches Pentax 17 half-frame fixed lens film camera
Ricoh has launched the Pentax 17, a fixed-lens half-frame film camera with a 37mm equivalent F3.5 lens. It will be available shortly at a cost of $499.95
Alice Camera, the AI-enhanced Micro Four Thirds camera, ready to ship
The Alice Camera, created by London startup Photogram, is about to ship to customers who placed pre-orders.

 
Further Reading
 
Scientific American shared how this real photo just won an AI photo contest.  
 
•  This iPhone probe lens looks intense.

•  Ars Technica covers NatGeo documenting the salvage of Tuskegee Airman’s lost WWII plane wreckage.

Interesting responses from last week’s email question:

"What’s the one camera accessory you use the most?”

Unsurprisingly, tripods and polarizing filters dominated the responses. But here are a few other noteworthy items community members

“Hoodman Hoodloupe.” - John Jennrich

“Giotto Rocket Air” -  Geoffreyspark

“Arca-Swiss plates on all cameras, and clamps on all tripods.” - Craig

“Peak Design's Clutch camera hand strap.” - EL

This week’s community question: 

“What’s the photography technique / tip you wish you learned earlier?”

Please let us know in our reader response tracker form.

 
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