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NIKON has launched a response
to the HD Video capable consumer
level Canon 500D in the form of its
own D5000 – adding two noughts
where Canon only dared add one!
The D5000 has D-Movie video
with mono
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and an
articulated 230,000 pixel 2.7 inch
LCD screen. This screen is, unusu-
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at the bottom and
can not be swung out sideways to
allow self-filming
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or portrait/group
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from being
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placed on a table the IMX-021). It has HDMI connec-
top or other surface. A tripod is tivity and shoots 720p HD movies
required, which then obscures the as well as lower resolution options,
screen. with a true 24fps rate.
We offer a full range of lab services for digital and ﬁlm Despite the apparent practicality The Live View option (for still
issues of this design, Nikon’s press photography) includes Contrast
material claims it as a benefit, giv- Detection autofocus with Subject
ing better access for hand-holding Tracking, aided by Face Recognition Perfect for portraits
• Coffee table/story books both ends of the camera when the and other technologies. This option
• Canvas prints
screen is thus orientated. Perhaps must be enabled before using Live 12 elements. The Nikon lens can be TAMRON has announced a lens
their research shows that the View. In movie mode, continuous expected to offer better perform- which could be ideal for portrait,
• E6, B&W, C41 processing
majority of such shots are taken of autofocus tracking of subjects is ance and replaces (as far as can wedding, concert, and low light
the photographer’s face at arms’ not possible – and has not been, so be told) the well trusted 12-24mm shooting as well as close-ups – a
• Finishing services on MDF, PVC, foam boar
length.
d etc
far, in any HDSLR. Nikkor design. 60mm ƒ2 1:1 macro for DX/APS-C
The D5000 has full wireless Nikon launched a new DX format.
flash support, a standard ISO range format ultrawide zoom at the same Five Leafs left?
of 200 to 3200 expandable to time – a 10-24mm ƒ3.5-4.5 with
10% discount
100/6400, 12.4 megapixels with a 14 elements in 9 groups. While CALUMET has decided to stop
CMOS sensor similar to the D90 superficially similar in size to Tam- being the main distributor for
(which is not, despite rumours, all ron’s lens recently launched, that Leaf digital camera systems, and
for MPA members
that closely related to the D300’s has an entirely different zoom and as we went to press was offered
sensor – it uses the IMX-038, not focus configuration and only uses 33 megapixel ex-demo bodies for
£5,200+VAT with a promise of
Schneider lenses from £650 each.
No news has reached us of any
Focus on
problems with the Leaf-Schneider
(and others) camera project, but
Insurance
then again, no image has ever been
submitted to this magazine shot
with the system and we have never
seen one in use by a UK photogra-
pher. Clearly, at £5,200+VAT that is The new lenses uses two low-
Atech is the UK’s leading supplier of photo-book
likely to change. dispersion lens elements and a new
manufacturing systems, and national sales and
Next question – what big approach to focusing which results
service agent for Chromira photo printers.
distributorship could Calumet be in a close focus distance of 100mm
Insurance Endorsed by the MPA
Atech offers its customers a 24 hour, 7 day a week
aiming to secure by sweeping the from the front of the lens. This is
after sales service, together with service contracts
Discounts available to MPA Members path clear of Leafs? better than many 100mm macro
to cover its whole range of photographic, digital
Towergate Camerasure looks after the insurance needs of more professional
designs with internal focusing and
printing equipment and finishing machines. All
photographers than any other broker in the UK. We pride ourselves on providing a
A real steel close to the theoretical 120mm
personal service to tailor the right insurance package to meet our clients' needs, from
spare parts and consumables – such as laminates, newly qualified professionals to established studios. 1:1 distance from the front nodal
inks, paper, films and slide mounts – are carried in As a part of the Towergate Group, the largest independent insurance intermediary in GITzO, not content with offering point.
stock for same or next day delivery.
Europe, we have the market strength to deliver highly competitive premiums.
us the most expensive but compul-
Specialist covers for photographers include:
sively desirable small tripod on the
• All risks including Accidental Damage and Theft
Canon EOS 500D
We keep the photo labs YOU use for your vital
• Public Liability market in the form of their carbon
orders up and running to meet your deadlines
• Employers Liability
fibre Traveler 6X, just stepped over THE NEw £900 15 megapixel
without compromising quality.
• Professional Indemnity
• Shoot / Production insurance
the mark. Canon with HD movie mode and
PI from £60, and up to a 40% discount on other covers available to MPA Members.
Only a few weeks after your 12,800 ISO expanded sensitivity
Contact us to find your nearest lab offering
For a free no obligation quote, contact us on
Chromira prints or bound photo books and
editor finally succumbed to adding will shoot 1080p – or will it?
albums, or find out more about our products and
one his travel kit, they come out At 1920 x 1080 resolution, it is
services.
Tel: 0870 411 5511
with a more desirable version using limited to 20 frames per second,
Email: camerasure@towergate.co.uk
specially sealed leg extension rings unlike the 5D MkII which shoots at
Call 01707 373738 or email Towergate Camerasure products are underwritten by one of the UK's largest insurers Norwich Union
and stainless steel fittings. 30fps. To get that, you must reduce
enquiries@atech.co.uk • www.atech.co.uk
This one can be stood in sea- to 720p – the same as the Nikon
water or mud and live to tell D5000. And to get 15 megapixels
ATECH LTD
the tale without grinding out
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