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Nikon has announced the Z30, the third 'DX' (APS-C) model to be explicitly targeted towards content creators. It's a 21MP compact mirrorless camera that can shoot 4K/30 or 1080/120 video with quick and easy content sharing to smartphones.

The Z30 fairly closely resembles the existing Z50 model in both appearance and specification, but gains the fully articulating screen from the retro-styled Z fc and does away with the viewfinder.

Twin microphones sit on the top plate and there's a tally lamp on the front of the body to let you know when you're recording. The [REC] button has also been made more prominent to make it easier to hit when you're holding the camera out at arms length.

Most other details are familiar, though: the same 21MP CMOS sensor, 3.0" 1.04M dot touchscreen and EN-EL25 battery, delivering a moderate 330 shot-per-charge rating. Thermal management has been improved and the ability to power the camera over USB added, which allows for up to 125 minutes of 4K capture, Nikon says (ambient temperature not specified).

Like its closest rival, and 'DX' siblings, there's no in-body image stabilization, but the camera is offered with a stabilized 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR lens. Also absent is a headphone port for audio monitoring.

The Z30 will be available from X at a recommended price of $709.95. A kit with the 16-50mm VR lens takes the price to $849.95 and adding a 55-250mm F3.5-6.3 VR on top of this pushes the cost to $1109.95. A 'Creators Accessory Kit' that includes a Røde Videomicro shotgun microphone, Smallrig tripod/selfie handle and a ML-L7 Bluetooth remote that clips into it costs $149.95.

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Press release:

The first step to next-level video content: The Nikon Z 30 is MADE for creators

Whether it’s a Hustle or a Hobby, You and the Nikon Z 30 Will Get it Done

MELVILLE, NY (June 29, 2022) Nikon Inc.’s newest Z 30 mirrorless camera is designed specifically for video content creators, vloggers and streamers. This small, lightweight, feature packed camera applies Nikon’s expertise in all things imaging, giving creators the ability to easily produce the kind of video content that gets noticed.

With the Nikon Z 30, it’s simple to consistently create professional-looking 4K UHD video to get the look you want, with sharp focus, beautiful blurred backgrounds and appealing audio- all on the first take. Swivel front-facing LCD and REC lamp? Got it. Mic input? Better low light performance? Of course. Even though it’s got an affordable price and simple controls, the Z 30 is packed with more advanced features that level up with you, helping to take your content and your channel further.

“A real camera with interchangeable lenses is a big leap in a creator’s personal evolution,” said Jay Vannatter, Executive Vice President, Nikon Inc. “We want to support creators by taking the guesswork out of how to get the best production value, which helps them to take their creativity further and grow their communities.”

Creator-Centric Features That Make Sense:

• Front-facing Vari-Angle touchscreen-LCD lets you see yourself in the scene as you compose your shots, confirm the frame, adjust focus and make sure you are always camera-ready. The bright 3.0-inch high-res screen will also feel familiar with the ability to swipe, pinch and zoom through playback and menus, while it also tilts to easily frame unique angles from below the hip or from above.

• The Nikon Z 30 and NIKKOR Z lenses help you create soft, blurred backgrounds that are a hallmark of higher quality content. The main subject remains sharp, in order to draw your viewer’s attention toward you or anything you want them to see, whether it’s a face or prominent product shot.

• Reliably fast and sharp autofocus keeps you in focus, precisely following as you move around the scene, with the added benefit of Eye Detection AF.

• REC lamp acts as a tally light, illuminating on the front of the camera to confirm recording and peace of mind.

• Higher quality audio enhances your content thanks to a built-in stereo microphone, plus an additional input for using a more powerful external stereo or directional microphone.

• Get it all in one take with more than two hours (125 minutes¹) of recording time, which is ideal for longer videos such as an extensive DIY.

• Superior low light performance gives you the freedom to shoot indoors, when it’s cloudy or at night, for clear and sharp video, with minimal noise and fast focus. Even in low light, the full-time focus will continuously track you while walking with the screen in self-portrait mode. The ISO range goes up to 25600 for video and 51200 for photos, enabling sharp rendering of details and textures in lower light.

• Sharp video quality at up to 4K 30P UHD with plenty of room to punch in, or Full HD up to 120P to easily create dramatic slow-motion. What you see is what you get, as the Z 30 captures 4K with no additional crop so you don’t lose any of your frame.

• Get the look you want with the Picture Control Auto function, which adjusts the video settings according to the scene. There are also 20 different types of Creative Picture Controls to add creative flair to video, and eliminate the need for extra color grading.

• Using Nikon’s precise color profiling, scenes and skin tones are reproduced naturally and accurately straight out of camera, with a genuinely inviting vibe that’s never cold or clinical.

• Record on widely available SD cards, which come in a variety of large sizes.

• Keep the camera running using an external USB-C power source, a great feature that can eliminate the need to swap batteries during a shoot. The camera also works with Nikon’s free Webcam Utility streaming software to integrate for streaming or web conferences.

• Minimalist, lightweight design that is easy to carry and vlog with. This is the smallest and lightest Z series mirrorless camera ever made. The form factor and weight is made for content creation, vlogging and streaming. It’s balanced and comfortable to hold for long periods of time and small enough to pack. Simple dials give you complete control of settings like aperture and shutter speed for a desired effect.

• Always connected to your phone (iOS or Android)² for easy automatic transfer of images using the free Nikon SnapBridge App. If your workflow is editing and posting from your phone, you can also connect to wirelessly send videos from the Z 30 to your device. Using the app, you can also use your phone as a remote control to start and stop your recording, when you are in front of the camera.

Superb Still-Camera Features

Create better thumbnails and cross-promote posts for your other channels that drive to your video content using the Z 30. The 20 megapixel APS-C /DX-format CMOS sensor captures super-sharp and high-res still images, in any kind of light. Whether you’re shooting a once in a lifetime landscape shot, a cooking close up , the Milky Way at midnight or a gorgeous portrait, users have the option to use fully automatic modes or get creative with advanced settings. The Z 30 is also incredibly fast, with the ability to capture people and pets at up to 11 fps³. What’s more, if you love what you’re seeing in the LCD, you can even snap a selfie while recording video.

Creativity Has No Limits with NIKKOR Z Lenses

The Z 30 is an interchangeable lens mirrorless camera that opens up an exciting world of possibilities with a wide array of NIKKOR Z lenses, from super–wide lenses for interiors, small spaces and landscapes, incredibly close macro for tiny details on products, or far away action with a telephoto lens. NIKKOR Z glass is specially designed to address the needs of video creators with silent operation, and by minimizing the breathing effect during focusing, while delivering gorgeously rendered colors for a true-to-life experience. Creators can choose a growing collection of more than 30 NIKKOR Z lenses, including:

• NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR (included in all Z 30 kits, except when body is sold separately): The Z 30 comes with this extremely small yet versatile zoom lens, that’s great for wide angles, especially when talking directly to the camera. It also features built-in VR (vibration reduction) image stabilization to help create smooth footage and sharp images, even when handheld.
• NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR (included in Z 30 Two Lens Kit): Lightweight long zoom lens option with built-in VR that’s great for shots that require extra reach, such as sports and animals.
• NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 and 28mm f/2.8: Super-compact “walk-around” primes that are perfect for flattering portraits, casual shooting, travel and discrete street snaps.
• NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8: A fantastic macro lens lets you get closer to the things you love to get all of the details. Great for food shots, product shots, nature images and more.

Pricing and Availability

The new Nikon Z 30 will be available in mid-July 2022 in a variety of kit configurations; As a body only for $709.95 SRP, with a NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 lens for $849.95 SRP*, or as a two lens kit with the NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 for $1199.95 SRP*. The camera will also be available with the NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 lens for $1149.95 SRP* starting in November. Nikon will also offer a Creators Accessory Kit for $149.95 SRP*, which will include a SmallRig Tripod Grip, the Nikon ML-L7 bluetooth remote control, plus the Rode VideoMicro Microphone. A hot shoe-mounted Wind Muff for the built-in microphone will also be available for $9.95 SRP*.

For more information about the latest Nikon products, including other NIKKOR Z lenses and the entire collection of Z series cameras, please visit nikonusa.com.

1. In Full HD/24p/25p at 25℃/77℉. The camera’s ability to always achieve the full 125 minutes is dependent on conditions like battery life or the camera’s internal temperature. Approx. 35 minutes of recording time is available in 4K UHD.
2. iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch® and Android™ devices to which the SnapBridge app has been installed can be used. The SnapBridge app can be downloaded free of charge from the App Store® and Google Play™. See Nikon's website for further information.

• Apple®, App Store®, the Apple logos, iPhone®, iPad® are trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the U.S. and/or other countries.
• The iPhone trademark is used under license from Aiphone Co., Ltd.
• Android™ and Google Play™ are trademarks of Google LLC.

3. With a mechanical shutter, in high-speed continuous shooting (extended), in JPEG and 12-bit RAW recording.

*SRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

Nikon Z30 Specifications

Price
MSRP	$710 (body), $850 (w/16-50mm lens), $1050 (w/16-50 & 50-250mm lenses)
Body type
Body type	SLR-style mirrorless
Body material	Magnesium alloy
Sensor
Max resolution	5568 x 3712
Image ratio w:h	1:1, 3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels	21 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors	22 megapixels
Sensor size	APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm)
Sensor type	CMOS
Processor	Expeed 6
Color space	sRGB, Adobe RGB
Color filter array	Primary color filter
Image
ISO	Auto, 100-51200 (expands to 204,800)
Boosted ISO (maximum)	204800
Custom white balance	Yes
Image stabilization	No
Uncompressed format	RAW
JPEG quality levels	Fine, normal, basic
File format	JPEG (Exif v2.31) Raw (NEF, 12/14-bit)
Optics & Focus
Autofocus	Contrast Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View
Autofocus assist lamp	Yes
Manual focus	Yes
Number of focus points	209
Lens mount	Nikon Z
Focal length multiplier	1.5×
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD	Fully articulated
Screen size	3″
Screen dots	1,040,000
Touch screen	Yes
Screen type	TFT LCD
Live view	Yes
Viewfinder type	None
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed	30 sec
Maximum shutter speed	1/4000 sec
Exposure modes	Program Aperture priority Shutter priority Manual
Scene modes	"Autumn Colors Beach / Snow Blossom Candlelight Child Close-up Dusk/Dawn Food Landscape Night Landscape Night Portrait Party/Indoor Pet Portrait Portrait Sports Sunset Special Effect Modes
Built-in flash	Yes
Flash range	7.00 m (at ISO 100)
External flash	Yes (via hot shoe)
Flash X sync speed	1/200 sec
Drive modes	Single Low-speed continuous High-speed continuous Self-timer
Continuous drive	11.0 fps
Self-timer	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot
Exposure compensation	±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
AE Bracketing	±5 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps)
WB Bracketing	Yes
Videography features
Format	MPEG-4, H.264
Modes	3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Microphone	Stereo
Speaker	Mono
Storage
Storage types	SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Connectivity
USB	USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
USB charging	Yes
HDMI	Yes (micro HDMI)
Microphone port	Yes
Headphone port	No
Wireless	Built-In
Wireless notes	802.11ac + Bluetooth
Remote control	Yes (via smartphone)
Physical
Environmentally sealed	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack
Battery description	EN-EL25 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	330
Weight (inc. batteries)	405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)
Dimensions	128 x 74 x 60 mm (5.04 x 2.91 x 2.36″)
Other features
Orientation sensor	Yes
Timelapse recording	Yes
GPS	None

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Nikon has announced the release of the Nikkor Z 400mm F4.5 VR S, a relatively compact super-telephoto prime lens for its Z-mount mirrorless camera system.

The lens is constructed of 19 elements in 13 groups, including one Extra-low Dispersion (ED) element, two Super ED elements and one Short-wavelength Refractive (SR) lens element. The SR element refracts blue light more than green or red, helping to control longitudinal aberrations. Nikon is also using its Nano Crystal Coating to reduce ghosting and flare as well as a fluorine coating on the front-most element to repel dust, dirt and water.

The onboard optical image stabilization is CIPA-rated for 5.5 stops of compensation, or 6.0 stops when used with the 'Synchro VR' system on the Z9. Autofocus is driven by a stepping motor. Nikon says the lens will also work with its focus-breathing compensation function. The lens is weather sealed, with Nikon specifically calling it ‘dust- and drip-resistant.’

Other features include a nine-blade rounded aperture diaphragm, a minimum focusing distance of 2.5m (8.2ft), an aperture range of F4.5 to F32 and a 95mm front filter thread. The lens measures 104mm (4.1”) in diameter by 235mm (9.3”) long and weighs 1245g (2lb 12oz) with the tripod collar.

The Nikkor Z 400mm F4.5 VR S lens will be available starting in June for a suggested price of $3,295.

NIKON RELEASES THE NIKKOR Z 400MM F/4.5 VR S SUPER-TELEPHOTO PRIME LENS FOR THE NIKON Z MOUNT SYSTEM

Compact and Lightweight Super Telephoto Lens with Superior Sharpness and Clarity

MELVILLE, NY (June 29, 2022) – Today, Nikon Inc. has announced the release of the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S, adding yet another lens to the growing NIKKOR Z line. This super-telephoto prime lens is compatible with full-frame/FX-format Nikon Z mount mirrorless cameras, and offers both superior sharpness and clarity with a compact size and lightweight design.

Handheld shooting is easy with the lightest¹ weight in its class, approximately 2.55 lbs (1,160 g, excluding tripod collar), and a total length of approximately 9.2 inches (234.5mm) providing superior agility and reducing fatigue over extended shooting sessions of wildlife, birds and sports photography. This lens is also compatible with the Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4× and the Z TELECONVERTER TC-2.0×, expanding the ability to bring distant subjects even closer². In addition, the lens offers excellent balance by shifting the center of gravity closer to the camera for more stable operation during handheld shooting.

The NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S belongs to the S-Line lens series that pursues the ultimate in optical performance, and is constructed with one ED glass element, two Super ED glass elements, and one SR lens element. This contributes greatly to the compact size and light weight while delivering superior optical performance in which chromatic aberration is suppressed. The adoption of Nano Crystal Coat also contributes to effectively reduce ghost and flare effects, achieving clearer images and accurate depiction of even the finest details of distant subjects.

With a maximum aperture of f/4.5, the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S realizes three-dimensional rendering that makes the intended subject stand out. It is also equipped with an optical vibration reduction (VR) mechanism that provides a superior compensation effect equivalent to shooting at a shutter speed 5.5 stops³ faster, which is the highest among NIKKOR Z lenses⁴, in addition, a stepping motor (STM) supports fast and precise AF control for certain capture of erratically moving subjects, such as sports.

Primary Features:

• Handheld shooting is easy with the lightest weight in its class of approximately 1,160 g (excluding the tripod collar) and a total length of approximately 234.5 mm.
• Focal length can be extended to 560 mm with the Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4× and 800 mm with the Z TELECONVERTER TC-2.0× (both released in August 2020), while maintaining outstanding resolution.
• Employs an optical vibration reduction (VR) function with an effect equivalent to a shutter speed 5.5 stops faster, which is the highest among NIKKOR Z lenses. When paired with the Nikon Z 9, optical VR can be combined with in-camera VR for even more powerful camera shake compensation—equivalent to a shutter speed 6.0 stops⁵ faster with Synchro VR.
• Designed with consideration for video recording, including a focus-breathing compensation function which effectively reduces shifting of the angle of view when focusing, and stable exposure.
• The employment of an STM ensures high-speed and accurate AF with quiet operational sounds.
• Superior dust- and drip-resistant performance⁶ and anti-fouling performance with the adoption of fluorine coat.
• Employs the Memory Recall function⁷ that instantly recalls focus positions that have been stored in advance, via pressing an assigned button.
• Nikon's original Nano Crystal Coat is adopted to effectively reduce ghost and flare effects.
• Chromatic aberration is significantly reduced via the adoption of one ED and two
• Super ED glass elements. In addition, the adoption of an SR lens element controls short-wavelength light that is difficult to compensate, achieving highly precise chromatic aberration compensation.

Pricing and Availability

The NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens will be available starting in July 2022 for a suggested retail price (SRP) $3,249.95*. For more information about the latest Nikon products, including other NIKKOR Z lenses and the entire collection of Z series cameras, please visit nikonusa.com.

Footnotes

¹ Among f/4.5 and slower lenses, including those with a focal length of 400 mm, for interchangeable-lens cameras equipped with a full-frame (35mm [135] equivalent) image sensor available as of June 29, 2022. Statement based on Nikon research.

² AF performance may deteriorate depending on the subject, brightness and focus position regardless of the camera body, causing inaccurate focus, slow focusing speed or flashing of the focus indicator.

³ Based on CIPA Standard. This value is achieved when attached to a camera with full-frame/Nikon FX-format sensor, with the camera's VR function set to "NORMAL".

⁴ As of June 29, 2022.

⁵ Based on CIPA Standard. With the camera's VR function set to "NORMAL".

⁶. Thorough dust and drip resistance is not guaranteed in all situations or under all conditions.

⁷ The cameras compatible with this function are the Z 9, Z 7II, Z 6II, and Z 30 only at the timing of the product release. When using the function, the firmware for cameras must be updated to the latest version. For other models, this function will be supported via later firmware updates.

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Godox has announced the R200 Ring Flash for its AD200Pro and AD200 pocket flashes. The R200 is an add-on rather than an all-in-one ring flash like the Godox AR400.

By opting for an accessory for separate flashes, the R200 is less than half the weight of the AR400. The R200 is also less powerful, offering 200Ws of flash power versus the AR400's 400Ws power. The R200 has a 5,800K color temp, +/- 200K. It includes a 10W modeling lamp that is 4,500K (+/- 300K).

To clarify, the R200 requires an AD200Pro or AD200, as the flash provides the power and electronics for the R200. The AR400 instead includes everything in a single larger and heavier package.

The R200 is compatible with numerous new accessories, including a large reflector dish, honeycomb grids, gels and more. Godox has also made a specially designed umbrella bracket for the R200, allowing the user to create more diffuse light.

The R200 comes with a mini bag that you can use to store your AD200Pro while using the R200 ring flash. The R200 is designed for a more run-and-gun style of photography than the AR400. Given its 640g weight, the R200 should be quite easy to handhold, even for extended periods.

The ring flash comes with a foldable camera bracket, allowing you to fold up the attachment quickly and easily. Godox has designed the R200 to be used in many ways. You can mount it onto your camera, set it up on a light stand thanks to the R200's extension cable, or use it as a handheld off-camera flash, even without an assistant.

The Godox R200 is available to order now for $279. To use the R200, you must also have a Godox AD200 or AD200Pro, which cost $299 and $349, respectively. Both pocket flashes come with a speedlight head and a bare bulb flash head. Available accessories for the R200 range from $29 to around $65 for gels, grids and the reflector dish. If you want a carrying bag for the entire R200 kit and accessories, that's also available to order for $99.

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Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA have developed a camera system that can 'see sound vibrations with such precision and detail that it can reconstruct the music of a single instrument in a band or orchestra.'

The novel system, developed in the School of Computer Science's Robotics Institute (RI), uses a pair of cameras and a laser to 'sense high-speed, low-amplitude surface vibrations.' The vibrations are then used to reconstruct sound and capture isolated audio without interference or a microphone. Even highly-directional mics struggle to eliminate nearby sound and deal with ambient noise. Further, traditional mics can't eliminate the effects of acoustics during audio capture.

'We've invented a new way to see sound,' said Mark Sheinin, a post-doctoral research associate at the Illumination and Imaging Laboratory (ILIM) in the Robotics Institute. 'It's a new type of camera system, a new imaging device, that is able to see something invisible to the naked eye.'

The research team has successfully demoed their new system. The team 'captured isolated audio of separate guitars playing at the same time and individual speakers playing different music simultaneously.'

CMU's camera system isn't the first of its kind. Some of first visual microphones were developed in 2014 by MIT researchers. CMU's system improves upon earlier work in numerous ways, including practicality and cost. 'We've made the optical microphone much more practical and usable,' said Srinivasa Narasimhan, a professor in the RI and head of the ILIM. 'We've made the quality better while bringing the cost down.' CMU's approach uses ordinary cameras, which are much less expensive than the high-speed cameras used in prior research.

The system analyzes the differences in 'speckle patterns' from images captured with a rolling shutter and a global shutter. An algorithm then works to compute the difference in the speckle patterns from the two different video streams. These differences are then converted into vibrations to reconstruct the original sound. CMU writes, 'A speckle pattern refers to the way coherent light behaves in space after it is reflected off a rough surface. The team creates the speckle pattern by aiming a laser at the surface of the object producing the vibrations, like the body of a guitar. That speckle pattern changes as the surface vibrates. A rolling shutter captures an image by rapidly scanning it, usually from top to bottom, producing the image by stacking one row of pixels on top of another. A global shutter captures an image in a single instance all at once.'

'Mark Sheinin (left) and Dorian Chan (right) were part of a CMU research team that developed a camera system that can see sound vibrations with such precision that it can capture isolated audio of separate guitars playing at the same time.' Credit: Carnegie Mellon University

The research paper, 'Dual-Shutter Optical Vibration Sensing,' received a 'Best Paper' honorable mention at the recent 2022 IEEE/CVF Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR) in New Orleans, LA. In case you missed it, NVIDIA also presented research on an AI tool that converts a series of 2D images into 3D models at the CVPR conference.

Practical uses for the optical vibration-sensing camera include allowing sound engineers to monitor individual instruments without hearing the other instruments when mixing, monitoring vibrations of industrial equipment to check for issues, surveying machinery's mechanical health, and more. To learn more about the research, visit the CMU Imaging website.

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Techart, a lens adapter manufacturer, has announced the details of its forthcoming LM-EA9, a second-generation M-mount to E-mount adapter with built-in autofocus capabilities. This updated adapter will offer improvements over its predecessor while shrinking the form factor.

The LM-EA9 is the successor of Techart’s LM-EA7, which the company says has been its best-selling product to date. There’s no such thing as perfect though, so Techart has made a few alterations to make the new LM-EA9 even more capable.

The biggest change is the new autofocus system, which now relies on four smaller motors instead of a single large motor. This not only allows autofocus to be faster and quieter, but has also afforded Techart the ability to reduce the size of the adapter. Techart has also improved the durability of the mounting plate, which should mean less wear and tear on the mount, even when using larger lenses.

This is the size of the LM-EA7, clearly larger than the more streamlined LM-EA9.

Techart says it’s also changed the aesthetics of the adapter to better match Sony’s lineup of E-mount mirrorless cameras. Techart also notes that so long as you can adapt a lens to E-mount, you should be able to give it autofocus capabilities with this adapter.

Techart hasn't specified the exact release date or pricing information, but we've contacted the company for additional information and will update this article accordingly when we receive a response.

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In our continuing series about each camera manufacturer's strengths and weakness, we turn our judgemental gaze to Leica. Cherished and derided in equal measure, what does Leica get right, and where can it improve?

We went to Wetzlar Germany to give our opinions.

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One of the neatest aspects of film photography is its rich history. Despite photography really only being a century-old technology, at least for the masses, there are so many diverse lenses you can adapt to a wide range of analog cameras.

As reported by 35mmc, photographer Rajat Srivastava recently discovered just how diverse and unique the search for an optic could be while searching for a new for a portrait lens for his Leica M3. Srivastava wanted a 75mm lens because it would work as a 100mm lens on his Leica M8.2 digital rangefinder.

As it turns out, Srivastava happened upon a very unusual lens for sale at The Latent Image in Shrewsbury, UK. The specialty film photography store was selling a French SOM Berthiot 75mm cinema lens. The lens was converted to M mount from C mount, and Srivastava believes there cannot be many other lenses like it, perhaps none.

SOM Berthiot, which is shorthand for Société d'Optique et de Mécanique Berthiot, made C and D mount motion picture lenses. Its lenses were designed for amateur, and professional use and the company won an award for 'Scientific or Technical Achievement' from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1958. SOM Berthiot lenses are quite rare and popular among collectors.

The lens that Srivastava purchased was designed for the H-16 Bolex Cine cameras in the late 1950s. The lens is not especially large, and its usability proved quite nice. Srivastava says that most of the time, he's used the lens at F2.5 or F2.8. 'There is a lot of vignetting but this does not bother me,' he writes. 'The images have what I consider to be a classic look.'

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Srivastava continues, 'Needless to say, this is my favorite lens and I find myself using my other M- mount lens much less frequently.' To see a few more sample shots, head over to 35mmc. You can view more of Rajat Srivastava's photography on his website and Instagram.

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Image credits: Rajat Srivastava

About Film Fridays: We've launched an analog forum and in a continuing effort to promote the fun of the medium, we'll be sharing film-related content on Fridays, including articles from our friends at 35mmc and KosmoFoto.

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