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• Landscape Photographer:
Syðra Fjallabak: Bláfjallakvísl by Rajan Parrikar

• Nature & Wildlife:
A day with the Weasels by Mike Jacks0n

• People Photography:
Luna Portrait by Dneufarth

From Photorumors:

I received a set of detailed specifications for the rumored Sony a7R V (ILCE-7RM5) mirrorless camera (Google translated):

1. Model ILCE-7RM5
   
2. A redeveloped image sensor with approximately 61 million effective pixels and the latest generation image processing engine capture high-definition subjects with an overwhelming sense of reality.
   
3. Optical low-pass filterless specification that maximizes the sense of resolution
   
4. Achieves approximately twice the high-speed readout compared to conventional models (* α7R IV ratio)
   
5. BIONZ XR with innovative new architecture for the future
   
6. Achieves high resolution, high sensitivity / low noise performance, and wide dynamic range
   
7. When shooting in uncompressed RAW or lossless compressed RAW, the maximum speed is 10 frames/sec
   
8. Supports 4D FOCUS image plane phase difference method, wide range, high speed, high accuracy, high tracking AF
   
9. WIDE: 759 phase difference distance measuring points are arranged at high density in almost the entire area (about 92%) of the image sensor’s imaging screen. The area for contrast AF is 425 points.
   
10. Eye AF right / left eye selection (person / animal)
    
11. Real-time tracking
    
12. Real-time pupil AF (person)
    
13. Real-time Eye AF (Animal)
    
14. Real-time Eye AF (Bird)

Congratulations to LarryBeemer for winning WA 1022, based on the theme: Towel.

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Weekly Assignment 1024 just started with theme: "Mother"
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• Landscape Photographer:
The Challenge of White Sands National Park by Ross Martin

• Nature & Wildlife:
Up and Down the Hatch by csinseattle

• People Photography:
Naomi Judd by Peter Figen

Congratulations to LarryBeemer for winning WA 1021, based on the theme: Candle.

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Weekly Assignment 1023 just started with theme: "Skyline"
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• Landscape Photographer:
Dune of Death Valley by Gregg B.

• Nature & Wildlife:
American Kestrel by Pius Sullivan

• People Photography:
The Beginning of my Photography (circa 1985-90) by friscoron

Congratulations to birdied for winning WA 1020, based on the theme: Half-Empty or Half-Full.

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Weekly Assignment 1022 just started with theme: "Towel"
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Congratulations to birdied for winning MA 215, based on the theme: Butterfly.

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Monthly Assignment 217 just started with theme: "Insect World"
Deadline: June 1st noon - Participate!

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• Landscape Photographer:
Baring Falls, Glacier NP by ratherfish

• Nature & Wildlife:
Birds of the Andes in Colombia by JavierWP

• People Photography:
Spring HS Graduate portrait by sboerup

Sony today has officially announced the new FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II lens.

The US price for this lens is $2,298, you can check pre-order options at B&H Photo and Adorama.

The official release date for this lens in June 2022.

Sony FE 24-70mm F/2.8 GM II Specs:

1. Focal Length 24 to 70mm
   
2. Maximum Aperture f/2.8
   
3. Minimum Aperture f/22
   
4. Lens Mount Sony E
   
5. Lens Format Coverage Full-Frame
   
6. Angle of View 84° to 34°
   
7. Minimum Focus Distance 8.3" / 21 cm
   
8. Maximum Magnification 0.32x
   
9. Optical Design 20 Elements in 15 Groups
   
10. Diaphragm Blades 11, Rounded
    
11. Focus Type Autofocus
    
12. Image Stabilization No
    
13. Filter Size 82 mm (Front)
    
14. Dimensions (ø x L) 3.5 x 4.7" / 87.8 x 119.9 mm
    
15. Length at Maximum Extension 6" / 152 mm
    
16. Weight 1.5 lb / 695 g

Congratulations to Tom Harpstead for winning WA 1019, based on the theme: Your Favorite Mexican Food.

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Weekly Assignment 1021 just started with theme: "Candle"
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• Landscape Photographer:
Glowing Sahara Dunes by Jeffrey

• Nature & Wildlife:
Ecuadorian WPs by AGeoJO

• People Photography:
An Afternoon of Street Portraits by Dneufarth

Congratulations to Danpbphoto for winning WA 1018, based on the theme: A Vehicle.

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Weekly Assignment 1020 just started with theme: "Half-Empty or Half-Full"
Deadline: April 27th noon - Participate!

About the Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 Heliar lens:

The new Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 Heliar is a very portable lens with a retro-style exterior featuring a φ34mm filter diameter and it's only 21mm in length. Cosina attributes this feat by using the latest optical design and an aspherical lens.

Although the haptics and appearance are reminiscent of the old days, the lens output is unmistakably modern, well-corrected, promising great performance even wide open.

_________

Pre-order the Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 Heliar lens:

CameraQuest | B&H Photo ($549)


Review Quick Links:

1. Initial Thoughts
   
2. Infinity performance on Leica M10-R
   
3. Infinity performance adapted to Sony A7R IV
   
4. Distortion
   
5. Rendering
   
6. Sunstar Rendering
   
7. Vignetting
   
8. MFD performance and Focus Shift
   
9. Field Curvature and Optical Vignetting
   
10. Color Aberration
    
11. Flare Resistance
    
    
12. Final Thoughts
    
13. Samples
    
14. Samples 2
    
15. Samples 3

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

• Landscape Photographer:
The Softer Side of the Southwest by Ross Martin

• Nature & Wildlife:
Puffins by OSP2017

• People Photography:
Jonathon the Homeless Actor by Dneufarth

Congratulations to Tom Harpstead for winning WA 1017, based on the theme: Socks.

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Weekly Assignment 1019 just started with theme: "Your Favorite Mexican Food"
Deadline: April 20th noon - Participate!

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

• Landscape Photographer:
Birdscapes by gdanmitchell

• Nature & Wildlife:
Eagles in love by morris

• People Photography:
Road Trip to Mars by DanielScott

Congratulations to gregfountain for winning WA 1016, based on the theme: Blueberries.

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Weekly Assignment 1018 just started with theme: "A Vehicle"
Deadline: April 13th noon - Participate!

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• Landscape Photographer:
Part II: Snowfall at Zion National Park by Ross Martin

• Nature & Wildlife:
Looking For Some Color ? Water Drops and Flowers by birdied

• People Photography:
The e is for Erin by Dneufarth

Congratulations to Steve Spencer for winning MA 214, based on the theme: Sidewalk.

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Monthly Assignment 216 just started with theme: "Mail"
Deadline: May 1st noon - Participate!

Congratulations to johnld for winning WA 1015, based on the theme: Action.

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Weekly Assignment 1017 just started with theme: "Socks"
Deadline: April 6th noon - Participate!

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

• Landscape Photographer:
Magic of the sand. by Gregg B.

• Nature & Wildlife:
Anticipating Springtime in Yellowstone (Image Heavy) by G.E. Smith

• People Photography:
Test Shoot with Temple by DanielScott

Congratulations to gregfountain for winning WA 1014, based on the theme: Pasta.

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Weekly Assignment 1016 just started with theme: "Blueberries"
Deadline: March 30th noon - Participate!

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• Landscape Photographer:
The Magic of Chiricahua by Ross Martin

• Nature & Wildlife:
When your food fights back - figuratively and literally by AGeoJO

• People Photography:
Gracey by DanielScott

Congratulations to Tom Harpstead for winning WA 1013, based on the theme: Lens Flare.

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Weekly Assignment 1015 just started with theme: "Action"
Deadline: March 23rd noon - Participate!

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• Landscape Photographer:
A Dream Fulfilled - Fresh Snowfall at Zion by Ross Martin

• Nature & Wildlife:
SEO, Redtailed and some ducks by jaylee73

• People Photography:
Portrait of a Friend by DanielScott

Congratulations to Tom Harpstead for winning WA 1012, based on the theme: Looking Down.

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Weekly Assignment 1014 just started with theme: "Pasta"
Deadline: March 16th noon - Participate!

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• Landscape Photographer:
Exploring Watson Lake in Arizona’s Granite Dells by Ross Martin

• Nature & Wildlife:
Just Bears by G.E. Smith

• People Photography:
Awe by Dneufarth

Congratulations to MitchB for winning WA 1011, based on the theme: Clean.

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Weekly Assignment 1013 just started with theme: "Lens Flare"
Deadline: March 9th noon - Participate!

Congratulations to birdied for winning MA 213, based on the theme: Refreshing.

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Monthly Assignment 215 just started with theme: "Butterfly"
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