Off Brand: Nikon announces Coolpix P1000 with 4K video and staggering 3000mm optical zoom (that’s 125x)

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Nikon Coolpix P1000 at a glance:

  • 3000mm optical zoom—the most powerful zoom lens ever put on a Nikon COOLPIX camera
  • 4K Ultra HD video with HDMI out, stereo sound and an accessory hot-shoe
  • Rock-steady Dual Detect image stabilization and great low-light capability
  • RAW (NRW), time-lapse and Superlapse shooting plus great creative modes
  • Full manual controls along with easy auto shooting

The Nikon Coolpix P900 already has a 83x zoom. People used the Coolpix P900 to shoot pictures of Saturn and of the Moon. Apparently the P900 wasn’t reaching far enough for Nikon and they made the Coolpix P1000, which has a 125x zoom, and is 24-3000mm equivalent. The Nikon Coolpix P1000 has a moon setting on the control dial, that’s something we didn’t see so far. The price in the US is $999, and pre-orders will open soon at B&H, Adorama and Amazon.

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Nikon press release:

The Superzoom COOLPIX P1000 Offers an Astounding 125x Zoom to Capture Your World and Beyond

With its Impressive NIKKOR 24-3000mm Equivalent Optical Zoom Lens and Advanced Shooting Controls, the New COOLPIX P1000 Brings Creative Possibilities Closer Than Ever

MELVILLE, NY – Today, Nikon Inc. announced the COOLPIX P1000, the new undisputed powerhouse of superzooms. With an incredible 125X optical zoom (24-3000mm equivalent) powered by high performance NIKKOR optics; the P1000 is the ideal companion camera for birding, sports, wildlife and celestial-photographers seeking superior performance from extreme distances. Beyond its incredible zoom range, the versatile 16-megapixel COOLPIX P1000 captures 4K UHD video and offers a myriad of manual controls, as well as user-friendly functions including built-in Wi-Fi1 and Bluetooth2 connectivity, letting photographers of all levels explore and share their creativity.“The COOLPIX P1000 is the first of its kind for a compact digital camera,” said Jay Vannatter, Executive Vice President, Nikon Inc. “It raises the bar for superzoom cameras and is a testament to our commitment to delivering innovative tools that offer creative freedom to capture and allow users to share their unique visions of the world.”

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Off Brand: Picture of upcoming DJI Mavic II drone leaks

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DroneDJ leaked the first picture of the highly anticipated DJI Mavic II drone (above).

They write:

Improved form factor – The new DJI Mavic 2 drone is sleeker and more aerodynamic than its predecessor, something we expected all along. At the same time, it is very much recognizable as a DJI Mavic Pro. Same color, same shape and the same folding mechanism it seems. Battery mounted on top and towards the back. Similar to original Mavic and not like the Mavic Air.

What’s in a name – The drone is labeled Mavic 2, which may mean that there still will be a Mavic Pro 2. The bands on the legs of the original Mavic Pro are gold colored. The one shown in the photo is silver, which may mean the advanced (or basic) model if you go by previous DJI drones (Phantom).

Two different sensor sizes – The photo seems to show two different sensor sizes. The one mounted on the drone in grey could be a 1-inch sensor, and the one in black on the table perhaps a 1/1.7 sensor? A big sensor will surely help you to “See the Bigger Picture”.

Gimbal – The photo also seems to show a removable gimbal, a la the GoPro Karma. If you look at the picture closely, it seems that the gimbal might just slide into the drone and thus can be used separately as well. To the left, on the table, you can see the second gimbal with what appears to be a significantly smaller camera/sensor size and a small screen. There is also a lighting connection presumably for charging. The gimbal mounting system seems to be a lot more sturdy and durable than what we currently have in the Mavic Pro.

Motors – The motors seem to be of a larger size than the original Mavic Pro

Propellers – Are not the ‘quiet’ ones we have seen on the DJI Mavic Pro Platinum and Phantom 4 Pro V2.0. Maybe DJI will reserve that option for later in the product lifecycle of the Mavic 2?

360-degree obstacle avoidance – The new Mavic 2 seems to have at least front and side obstacle avoidance cameras/sensors. Very likely it will feature the same at the bottom and at the back of the drone. Not at the top, however.

Foldable legs – We can’t see the rear legs of the drone but the front legs seem to fold sideways like they do on the original Mavic Pro.

Amazon sells DJI drones.

[via DroneDJ]

Zoner Photo Studio X now features cloud storage for your photos (Zoner Photo Cloud)

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Zoner Photo Cloud is a personal photo storage point in the cloud. It’s only available from inside of Zoner Photo Studio.

You’ll find Zoner Photo Cloud right inside of Zoner Photo Studio X—it’s in the Navigator. You can work with this online storage point just as quickly and easily as you would with any other data source.

Every ZPS X user gets the basic plan (5 GB of space) for free!

[…] All data transfers are encrypted and secured using SSL certificates against eavesdropping. Our authentication uses time-limited tokens to meet the highest standards for safety.

Your data is available only in Zoner Photo Studio X, and only to you—unless you share it with other users. That prevents data leaks through third-party applications and the abuse of your data by ransomware.

Naturally your cloud includes a Recycle Bin to protect your data from unwanted deletion; it can hold deleted files for up to 30 days.

Other storage plans are obviously also available. 50GB storage plan costs $4.99/month, 200GB $9.99/month, 500GB S14.99/month, and 1TB goes for $19.99/month.

Learn more about Zoner Photo Cloud.

 

Do You Need to Bulk Process Photos? Then PhotoBulk may be for you

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PhotoBulk (Mac only) is a photo editor which focuses on easy batch editing.

Forbes reviewed Photobulk, and they say:

PhotoBulk is a clever little piece of Mac image-editing software that can alter batches of images and is very simple to use. To bulk process a batch of photos you just need to drag a folder of images into the PhotoBulk window and set the parameters you want to change.

Perhaps PhotoBulk’s most important feature is its ability to stamp images with a watermark so photos don’t get used without attribution or permission. You can type in custom watermark text and choose the font size, style and color you want, as well as the level of opacity to use. Alternatively, you can repeat text over the whole image in much the same way as Alamy does with its stock photos. If you prefer, you can watermark photos with an image file and you can even add a date stamp too. It is possible to watermark images using other more expensive software, such as Adobe Lightroom, but PhotoBulk makes it easy and inexpensive.

Learn more about PhotoBulk.

Still live: Save on Canon EOS 5D Mark IV bundles (Pro-100 printer, battery grip, microphone, paper), starting $3099

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The offer is still live.

Authorised Canon retailer Adorama has a set of Canon EOS 5D Mark IV bundles on sale. All bundles get $350 mail-in rebate (instructions) and include the following items:

  • Canon PIXMA PRO-100 Professional Photo Inkjet Printer
  • Canon Plus Luster Semi-Gloss Photo Paper (13×19″), 50 Sheets
  • Shure VP83F LensHopper Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
  • Canon BG-E20 Battery Grip for EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera

The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV bundles on offer are:

  • Canon EOS 5D Mark IV body only with the items listed above on sale at $3,099 after $350 MIR
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark IV with EF 24-70mm f/4L IS lens and the items listed above on sale at $3,849 after MIR
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark IV with EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II lens on sale at $4,298 after MIR

Shipping is free. Adorama has more EOS 5D Mark IV bundles.

Deal: Manfrotto 190go! Aluminum Tripod – $119.95 (reg. $199.95, today only)

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Manfrotto 190go! Aluminum Tripod at a glance:

  • Load Capacity: 15.4 lb
  • Max Height: 57.5″
  • Min Height: 2.75″
  • Folded Length: 17.7″
  • Leg Sections: 4
  • Weight: 3.7 lb
  • 90° Center Column
  • Twist Locks
  • Easy Link Attachment

Only for today (7/9/2018) B&H Photo has the Manfrotto 190go! Aluminum Tripod on sale at $119.95. Compare at $199.95. Free shipping.

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