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Limiting yourself on a photo session sounds backward when you want as many options as possible, yet it can change how you see, shoot, and learn. The tension between going in with every option open or locking yourself into a strict plan forces you to choose what kind of images you actually want to make.

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 Win a SIGMA 17-40mm F1.8 DC Art

The Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC Art: the world's only F1.8 zoom for crop-sensor mirrorless systems

The Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC Art for L-Mount, Sony E-mount, Canon RF Mount and Fujifilm X Mount cameras combines the flexibility of a zoom with the speed of a prime, making it one of the most versatile mirrorless lenses on the market. Its class-leading optical performance, exceptional build quality and fast aperture offer photographers and film-makers a unique balance of creative freedom and portability that delivers truly professional results. The lens is ideal for landscapes, street photography, interiors, portraits, documentary and video work, and is a true hybrid option for image-makers who like to shoot both stills and video.

Building on the ground-breaking Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art - the world's first F1.8 zoom for DSLRs – the all-new 17-40mm achieves not only superior optical performance and added functionality, but also a wider zoom range, a more compact body, and a 30% lighter weight.

The fast, constant F1.8 aperture ensures beautifully blurred backgrounds, and combined with its smooth and attractive bokeh, it helps to isolate an in-focus subject from its surroundings. It also allows faster shutter speeds for shake-free shooting in low light, reducing the need for a tripod.

As with all Art-line lenses, the 17-40mm F1.8 DC Art offers a range of professional-grade features, including Sigma's HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) motor for ultra-fast, precise and near-silent autofocus performance. This enables smooth, responsive tracking when shooting video. Other features include an internal zoom and focus mechanism, ideal for gimbal use, and minimal focus breathing for professional-quality focus pulls. The lens also includes two customisable AFL buttons, a manual aperture ring that can be de-clicked and locked in position, a lockable lens hood and a 67mm filter thread for added convenience.

The 17-40mm's robust yet lightweight construction combines Sigma's Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) material with precision-machined metal components. The zoom and focus rings provide smooth, consistent torque, while a dust and splash-resistant structure ensures reliability for outdoor shooting in challenging conditions.

Every Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC Art lens is designed, manufactured, and assembled at Sigma's sole production facility in Aizu, Japan. This complete in-house process guarantees the highest levels of quality control and craftsmanship, from the precision polishing of glass elements to the final inspection of every lens that leaves the factory.

Discover more about the world's only F1.8 zoom for APS-C mirrorless cameras - the Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC Art - at sigmauk.com.

Available in L-Mount, Sony E-mount, Canon RF Mount and Fujifilm X Mount.

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The lens is ideal for landscapes, street photography, interiors, portraits, documentary and video work, and is a true hybrid option for image-makers who like to shoot both stills and video.

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The party season has well and truly arrived and if you're planning on taking your camera along with you, here are a few party photography tips for you to remember:

 

Arrive Early

It might be uncool in some circles to arrive first at a party but by doing so you'll have chance to capture shots of the decorated room and smaller details such as gifts, glasses lined up on tables, food and clean, set tables before the room gets destroyed by fellow party goers. When you're shooting your detail shots, get in close and fill the frame with your subject for more impact.

 

Photo by davidburleson

 

If you are meeting up with family and friends to exchange gifts at your party, take a few shots of them first before they are opened on Christmas day. 

  Photograph The Group First

Just after people arrive at a party is usually when they look their best so grab them on the way in and get your group shot in the bag. If you don't, after a few drinks, a lot of dancing and general chit-chatting, you'll tend to find people are less co-operative. Don't be afraid to shout instructions out either as after all, you're the one behind the camera so know if people need to move closer together or if they need to switch places with someone.
 

Avoid Red Eye

Red eye's caused by the flash illuminating blood vessels in the eye and when the light bounces back, you get red eyes. Some people are more likely to get red eye than others and there are a few things you can do to try and stop them getting it. Many cameras feature red eye reduction or you can ask your subject to not look directly at the flash but this can mean it looks like they're no longer looking in your direction. If you get home and find some of your portraits have red eyes you can fix them in editing software such as Photoshop rather easily too. For more on red eye, take a look at this previous article: Red Eye
 

White Balance

Sometimes, auto white balance can be fooled when shooting under artificial lighting indoors and your images can end up with a colour tinge. If you arrive early you'll be able to fire off a couple of test shots to check if you need to use one of the other white balance presets available or go the whole hog and manually set the white balance yourself.
 

Lighting

Most parties, particularly at this time of year, happen indoors and unless you're shooting in the day time in a room that's well lit with natural light, lighting your shots can be a bit tricky. You can increase your ISO setting to quicken your shutter speeds but most of the time, you'll probably need some flash to light your scene. Flash guns which you can adjust the position of are better than your camera's built-in flash which can be a little harsh. If you do have to use it, try diffusing it so the effect isn't as strong.

Shoot Candids

People soon get bored of you posing so you can take their photo so take a candid approach instead. Not only will this keep everyone in a better mood but it will also give you shots which are more interesting and more dynamic.

Vary Your View

Changing your focal lengths and varying your angle will give you a collection of shots that are far more interesting to look at. If you're working with a large group of people see if there are any stairs you can claim so you can shoot down over the group. For candids, fill the frame with faces as well as shooting full length portraits that tell a story. Using other people as frames to focus attention on one person works particularly well too, even more so if you throw the other people slightly out of focus.

  Shoot The Aftermath

If you've not had one drink too many, photograph the room once the last persons left. It can make an interesting comparison when sat against the shot which shows how the scene originally looked.

Finally, don't forget to enjoy yourself too and do spend a little time without your camera in your hands!

They say nothing good happens after midnight—clearly, they’ve never tried photographing it. When the world goes quiet and city lights hum against the dark, something magical awakens. The night becomes your studio, the stars your light source, and the silence your companion. While others sleep, photographers step into an open world alive with mystery, color, and adventure.

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You paid for 100% of the camera, so why are you only using 20% of it? Most photographers ignore the deep menu settings, but these five hidden tools will instantly make your shooting faster, sharper, and safer.

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At a certain point in your career, you inevitably decide that it’s time to show your portfolio online. An Instagram grid simply does not cut it. What you need is a professional website builder that can showcase your work in the best way possible. A website is one of the things that clients expect you to have when they look for a photographer. Bonus points go to those whose websites load quickly, have clean navigation, and a dedicated domain.

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Every year, holiday gift guides for creators, especially photographers, tend to circle around the same checklist: the latest camera body, new lenses, or even faster cards. But with how expensive and increasingly complex camera gear has become, it is now harder than ever for someone with little technical knowledge to pick the “right” piece. The risk is real, as you might end up spending a significant amount on something that doesn’t fit the creator’s needs, ends up underused, or quietly collects dust on a shelf.

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85mm is one of those focal lengths that quietly shapes how portrait photographers work. A compact 85mm that stays affordable while still promising clean files and solid handling can change how often you actually bring that focal length out of the house.

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Distracting stuff sneaks into almost every frame, whether it is strangers in the background, power lines, or weird signs behind your subject. Learning to remove those problems cleanly in Photoshop lets you keep the shots you like instead of tossing them out over small details.

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Ultra-wide is tricky if you want something tiny, sharp, and not expensive. The Viltrox Air series tries to fix that by giving you a 14mm full frame prime that drops into a pocket but still covers serious landscape, architecture, and travel work.

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Crossing the Scotia Sea to Antarctica is not just a travel flex. It is a crash course in dealing with motion, uncertainty, and fast-changing light, all of which shape how you shoot and how you think about your work.

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Win a Wacom Intuos Pro Medium!

Elevate your workflow with the new Wacom Intuos Pro

For the photography lover who's always chasing the perfect shot – or perfecting it in post – the new Wacom Intuos Pro is the ultimate creative companion this holiday season. Completely redesigned and infused with over 40 years of Wacom's industry-leading pen-technology expertise, this flagship pen tablet turns every edit into a seamless, intuitive, and deeply satisfying creative experience.

Every photographer knows the magic often happens not only behind the lens but in the careful refinement of each image. With the Intuos Pro, retouching becomes a natural extension of your hand. Its new ergonomic layout , featuring mechanical dials and customizable ExpressKeys positioned along the top edge, provides tactile, ultra-precise control for tasks like zooming, brushing, masking, and adjusting exposure. These controls can be customised per application, keeping your workflow fast, fluid, and personal – ideal for photographers who frequently switch between Lightroom, Photoshop, and other editing tools.

At the heart of the experience is the breakthrough Wacom Pro Pen 3 , offering Wacom's most sensitive, accurate, and natural pen performance yet. With 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity, tilt support, new nib options, and interchangeable grips, buttons, and weights, photographers can tailor the pen to feel exactly right in hand – whether they prefer feather-light strokes for delicate retouching or a more weighted feel for bolder edits. And like all Wacom pens, it never needs charging.

Wacom's redesign also improved performance through a new chipset and digitizer, delivering superior accuracy and a higher report rate that dramatically reduces pen latency for a smoother, uninterrupted creative flow. Photographers working across multiple devices will appreciate the Intuos Pro's multi-pairing Bluetooth connectivity , allowing instant switching between two wireless devices with a simple toggle – perfect for those who edit on both a laptop and desktop. Prefer a wired connection? It links seamlessly via USB.

The Wacom Intuos Pro comes in three sizes – Small, Medium, and Large – so photographers can choose the ideal fit for their workspace and editing style. Its ultra-slim, rugged magnesium design makes it portable enough for location work, while the 16:9 active area mirrors modern display proportions for a more natural editing environment. The Small model is perfect for compact setups or travel, the Medium offers an excellent balance of portability and working area, and the Large provides maximum room for sweeping, expressive strokes and detailed retouching.

For retouchers who prefer to work directly on the screen , Wacom offers a powerful companion: Wacom Movink . This compact, portable, high-resolution OLED pen display delivers exceptional colour accuracy, deep blacks, and stunning detail – ideal for on-the-go image editing, reviewing retouching at full resolution, or creating a flexible dual-display set-up. Connected to a Mac or PC, it gives full access to professional software with the added benefit of pen-on-screen precision.

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  Do Your Research

So attracting birds in the winter is fairly easy – it's a perfect season for baiting them, but do a little research to find – firstly – the birds in your area, and secondly the foods that will attract them. Most Bird books will list birds by region, and detail their preferred foods. Most garden birds are fairly easy, fat-rich foods will attract most types to your garden, try black sunflower seeds, fat balls, and peanuts, but make sure they are all in appropriate feeders. Peanuts need to be in a wire feeder for small birds such as tits, as they will otherwise get stuck in their throats. Robins love mealworms, which can be bought either dried, or live. Blackbirds, starlings and the like love old fruit – so when your Christmas fruit is getting a bit wrinkly – put it out for the birds, and you'll be treated to loads of visitors to your garden.

Remember, as well as garden birds, the British Isles – with its thousands of miles of coastland, is a haven for wintering waders, with Hooper Swan, Dunlin, Oystercatcher and Knot numbers swelling through the winter months. A visit to the coast can prove very successful through the winter.

 

Setting Up

Make no mistake, photographing winter birds is cold work, sitting outside for a few hours without any exercise to warm you up means you really do need to wrap up warmly. I use a portable hide, with a built-in seat, my tripod with a Gimbal head with either a 400mm or 600mm lens on my camera. The Gimbal head effectively takes all the weight of the lens, and supports it exactly on it's point of balance. It can be locked in both the vertical and horizontal planes, or left free to pivot and follow moving birds, both in flight, or moving over the ground.

Although long lenses are essential, particularly exotic glass isn't always necessary, with excellent results possible from 80-400mm or 100-400mm lenses. Wide maximum apertures make focusing and composing quick and easy, but you don't need f/2.8 apertures for 99% of your bird photography, but remember, as you get beyond 300mm, lenses become significantly more difficult to use, more prone to movement, with a very narrow band of focus. Rather than relying on super-long lenses, spend and extra half-hour getting closer to the subject.

  Feed The Birds

When preparing to photograph garden birds, don't simply put the food out in your garden and expect them to come immediately – rather, feed them through the whole of the winter, and you will be rewarded with a rich variety of garden visitors. If you are using a hide, make sure it's in place for a good few days before you even attempt photography.
 

Move your Feeders

Pictures of birds on feeders really don't inspire, so make sure your feeders are situated in an area where there are good natural perches – or interesting ground for ground-feeders. Wedge nuts and pieces of fat-balls into cracks in the trunk or branches of a tree - birds feeding from these hidden "feeders" look much more natural – acorns wedged into the bark of a tree can attract Jays – so try to get a supply soon from your nearest oak tree.

 

Photo by John Gravett
 

Let It Snow

If you're lucky enough to have a covering of snow, it always adds to the wintry feel, but check your exposure first, to make sure you're not underexposing the snow. With low winter light levels, be careful to ensure a high-enough shutter speed and sufficient depth-of-field in your photos. It's always tempting to shoot at a wide aperture and throw the background out of focus, but make sure enough of the bird is sharp! I've got photos where the eye is in focus, but the front of the breast isn't – and although you might not get everything from beak to tail crisp, beak, eye and breast is a good minimum.

At The Coast & Nature Reserves 

For shoreline birds, there are other considerations. Tides being the most important, - especially if you're thinking of using a hide. I often work without a hide by the coast – using long grasses for cover. As the tide comes in – shore feeding birds are forced further up the beach – closer to your vantage point. Do make sure you are above the high-tide line if you're planning this approach. Whenever you're working on a beach, do all you can to break up your outline, even lying prone on the beach covered with a bit of camouflage netting can take away the obvious human outline. For cheap camo netting, look on eBay, there's always loads about. Your local RSPB reserve can have a wealth of winter visitors, and their web-sites will usually have a list of birds visiting. 

Article by John Gravett of Lakeland Photographic Holidays -www.lakelandphotohols.com

Photography goes beyond just composition and exposure—it’s a lifelong process of patience, failure, curiosity, and self-exploration. After years of practice, you'll see that it's not only about what’s in front of your camera but also about what occurs behind it. Here are 10 lessons every photographer discovers.

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"3.6 roentgen. Not great, not terrible." If you've ever browsed vintage lens forums or explored the world of classic camera gear, you've probably encountered a strange warning: "This lens is radioactive." It sounds like the setup to a bad science fiction movie, but it's absolutely true. Some of the most beloved lenses from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s contain glass elements laced with thorium, a mildly radioactive element. These lenses can make a Geiger counter click like a tap dancer on a hardwood floor.

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Sony has launched the Alpha 7 V, the fifth generation of its full-frame mirrorless A7 series, featuring a new 33MP Exmor RS sensor, improved AI-powered autofocus, blackout-free shooting up to 30fps, and advanced video capabilities such as oversampled 4K 60p in full-frame and 4K 120p in Super 35mm crop mode. Alongside the camera, Sony also introduced the compact FE 28–70mm f/3.5–5.6 OSS II lens, designed to complement the A7 V’s speed and versatility. The Alpha 7 V body is priced at around £2,799 / €2,999 and is already available, while the new lens is scheduled to arrive in February 2026 for about £429 / €479.

 

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Sony introduces the Alpha 7 V, the highly anticipated fifth generation in the popular Alpha 7 Full-frame mirrorless line-up powered by the newly developed partially stacked Exmor RS™ CMOS image sensor with approximately 33.0 effective MP (megapixels). The new image processing engine BIONZ XR2™1 incorporates the AI processing unit functions of the latest α™ (AlphaTM) series. Through these innovations, the Alpha 7 V delivers a significant performance boost across every aspect of imaging, from Real-time Recognition2 AF(Auto-Focus) to Real-time Tracking3, speed, stable colour accuracy, still capture, and video versatility.

Additionally, Sony launches the FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II, a full-frame compatible, compact and lightweight standard zoom lens that supports the Alpha 7 V’s high-speed continuous shooting.

“The Alpha 7 V resets expectations on what an all-around Full-frame camera can achieve,” said Yann Salmon-Legagneur, Head of Marketing, Sony Imaging, Products and Solutions, Sony Europe. “By evolving autofocus intelligence, colour science, and system responsiveness, we’re enriching our expanding lineup with a powerful new option that provides creators with an advanced tool capable of keeping up with their creativity and bringing them one step closer to achieving their dreams.” 

AI-Powered Performance Boosts

The Alpha 7 V integrates the AI processing unit into the BIONZ XR2 engine, delivering a substantial leap in autofocus speed, accuracy, and reliability. The Alpha 7 V has up to 30% improvement4 in Real-time Recognition AF that instantly recognises targeted subjects and continues to capture them with high precision. With 759 phase-detection points and up to 94% frame coverage, the camera ensures precise subject tracking across nearly the entire image area, even in challenging low-light conditions down to EV -4.05.

High-resolution RAW processing is now supported through Imaging Edge Desktop application6 for unparalleled post-production flexibility. 

 

No compromise High-speed Continuous Shooting

The combination of a partially stacked Exmor RS™ CMOS image sensor with approximately 4.5 times faster7 readout speed increased and the BIONZ XR2™ processor results in high image quality with minimal distortion.

Additionally, high-precision tracking with up to 60 times AF/AE calculations per second and blackout-free continuous shooting up to 30 fps8 with AF/AE tracking9 ensures no missed opportunities even with fast-moving subjects moving in complex patterns, such as in wildlife and sports photography. Even during 14-bit RAW shooting, it achieves high-speed continuous shooting at up to 30 fps with AF/AE tracking.

The Pre-Capture function10, which can record up to 1 second before the shutter is pressed, captures decisive moments even with subjects whose movements are difficult to predict, such as pets and sports.

 

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Outstanding Still Image Performance

Engineered for maximum creative control, the Alpha 7 V achieves up to 16 stops of dynamic range11, ensuring remarkable tonal detail across highlights and shadows. Even in scenes with extreme contrast, it expresses natural and smooth gradations from dark to bright areas.

The newly introduced AI-driven Auto White Balance (AWB) leverages advanced scene analysis for consistent colour rendering and uses light source estimation through deep learning technology. By automatically identifying the light source in the shooting environment with high precision and adjusting to appropriate colour tones, it enables natural and stable colour reproduction, resulting in more faithful colours and reducing post-production workload.

 

Versatile Video Capabilities

Expanding creative possibilities for hybrid creators, the Alpha 7 V introduces additional 4K recording modes, including 7K oversampled 4K 60p recording12 available in full-frame mode and 4K 120p13 mode recording in APS-C mode/Super 35mm delivers rich, detailed footage with exceptional flexibility in editing.

Full pixel readout without pixel binning enables highly detailed video recording down to the finest details.

The image stabilisation features Dynamic Active Mode14, enabling smooth and stable video expression even when handheld. Users can enjoy high-quality video recording in a wide range of scenes, from vlogs and creative productions to capturing family memories.

The camera also features an Auto Framing function that automatically maintains optimal composition of subjects during recording through AI-powered subject recognition. This enables stable composition video recording in various scenes

New in-camera noise reduction and improved internal mic functionality15 ensures high-quality audio recording by reducing steady background noises, minimising interference, and maintaining natural sound.

Enhanced Operability and Usability 

Designed with efficiency in mind, the Alpha 7 V offers Wi-Fi® 6E GHz compatibility16 for high-speed, stable wireless transmission, along with dual USB Type-C® ports for improved workflow and flexibility.

Vertical format support and an adjustable electronic shutter sound make shooting adaptable across diverse environments.

The 4-axis multi-angle monitor combines tilt and vari-angle design, offering unrestricted horizontal and vertical adjustment for greater shooting freedom.

A better finger fit on the grip provides improved comfort, stability, and control during extended sessions.

 

Built for Reliability 

The Alpha 7 V features upgraded power management and enhanced stamina performance, enabling longer shooting sessions without interruption. A new Monitor Low Bright mode extends battery life17 even further, while improved thermal management supports extended18 4K recording with uncompromised quality, approximately 630 shots when using viewfinder per CIPA standards.

FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II – The All-Around Lens 

 

Compact, lightweight, and engineered for speed, the FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II is designed to fully leverage the continuous shooting19 capabilities of the Alpha 7 V sensor. When combined with compatible cameras, this new lens offers up to 120 fps AF/AE tracking20, continuous shooting, seamless body-lens coordinated image stabilisation, AF available even during zooming, and built-in breathing compensation support. From dynamic action shots to fast-paced events or high-quality video capture, this lens delivers smooth, dependable responsiveness and flexibility.

 

Social Responsibility 

Aligned with Sony's ambitious 'Road to Zero' initiative, this product supports the company's vision for achieving a zero environmental footprint by 2050. The Sony Group's manufacturing facilities for imaging products, including the Alpha 7 V and FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II, operate at 100% renewable energy. The packaging uses Sony's proprietary environmentally friendly Original Blended Material21 instead of plastic22.

 

Pricing and Availability 

The Alpha 7 V Body will be available to purchase from 2nd December 2025 for approximately £2,799 / 2,999 EUR.

The FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II will be available in February 2026 for approximately £429 / 479EUR.

Exclusive stories and exciting new content shot with the new Alpha 7 V and Sony's other imaging products can be found here, a site created to inform, educate, and inspire content creators.

For more information, please visit the Sony website.

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Footnotes

[1] Bionz XR Two.

[2] Available subject settings are: AUTO, Human, Animal/Bird, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car/Train, and Airplane. Subject types other than the type specified may be erroneously recognised in some cases.

[3] [Tracking] in the menu.

[4] The 30% improvement is a value from Sony's internal measurement comparing the eye recognition performance for human eye with the real-time Eye AF of the Alpha 7 IV.

[5] AF-S, ISO 100 equivalent, F2.0 lens.

[6] The latest version of Imaging Edge Desktop required. Download at Creators' Cloud Web page. Network services, content, and operating system and software subject to terms and conditions and may be changed, interrupted or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration and credit card information.

[7] Compared to the Alpha 7 IV. Based on Sony measurement conditions.

[8] When using the electronic shutter. [Hi+] continuous shooting mode. A software update may be required for some lenses. See Sony’s support web page for information on compatible lenses

[9] When using electronic shutter, based on Sony measurement conditions. Continuous shooting speed may decrease depending on shooting conditions. When focus mode is set to AF-C, continuous shooting speed varies depending on the attached lens. For details, please check the lens compatibility information support page.

[10] Still image shooting only.

[11] Applicable only in mechanical shutter mode.

[12] When [4K angle of view Priority] is ON.

[13] When [4K Angle of View Priority] is ON.

[14] Angle of view is reduced more than in Active Mode. Clear Image Zoom is not available when using Dynamic active Mode. Maximum ISO sensitivity is ISO25600.

[15] The effectiveness of reducing lens power zoom noise varies depending on the type of lens used. Even with the setting turned on, it may take some time for the noise reduction function to take effect.

[16] 5 GHz/6 GHz communication may be restricted in some countries and regions. Requires compatible wireless network.

[17] Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and usage.

[18] 4K recording time @ 25 deg is approximately 90 min; 4K recording time @40deg is approximately 60 min.

[19] Up to 30 fps AE/AF tracking.

[20] For compatible cameras, please refer to the support information.

[21] Paper material made from bamboo, sugarcane fibres, and post-consumer recycled paper.

[22] Excluding materials used in coatings and adhesives.

If you buy a luxurious German-made Leica, it makes sense to want a luxurious German-made bag to keep it in, right? A bag that oozes understated elegance and quality, just like your camera. That’s exactly what a hand-made Oberwerth Leica Q Bag® delivers.

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Generative Expand in Photoshop lets you fix tight framing, rework aspect ratios, and build layouts you never captured in camera. If you often wish you had backed up, shot horizontal instead of vertical, or left more headroom, this tool gives you a practical way to rebuild that space with believable detail.

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Masking in Lightroom Classic can feel slow and clumsy when every move depends on the mouse. Keyboard shortcuts change that, letting you move faster, stay in the flow, and spend more time actually shaping the image instead of hunting through panels.

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Pushing past the usual 1:1 macro limit changes how you see small subjects, from jewelry to tiny objects that normally look flawless at a glance. At 1.4x and even 2.8x magnification, every scratch, engraving, and tiny imperfection jumps out, so your lens and technique decide whether that detail works for you or against you.

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