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                                                                                                                   Hotly-anticipated products
                                                                                                                   we can expect in 2020...




                                                                                                                   Sony α7 IV
                                                                                                                   The Sony α7 III is set
                                                                                                                   to get an upgrade.
                                                                                                                   We believe this will be
                                                                                                                   revealed by July, and will
                                                                                                                   build on the impressive
                     COMPETITION                                                                                   specs of its predecessor.
                                                                                                                   The latest version will likely
                                                                                                                   retain a 24MP BSI sensor, with
            Cewe: 20 reasons to smile                                                                              improved low-light handling,
                                                                                                                   as well as the 5.5-stop image
                                                                                                                   stabilisation system and 10fps
             Printing company Cewe is also at the helm of the
                                                                                                                   burst rate. However, it should
             world’s largest free photo competition, the Cewe Photo
                                                                                                                   feature improved AF and a
             Awards, which last year attracted almost half a million
                                                                                                                   higher resolution EVF and LCD.
             entries globally. With mirth more important than ever,
                                                                                                                   sony.co.uk
             it has released what it describes as 20 joyful photos
             from 2019’s submissions, in the hopes of raising a smile
             among viewers. Of these 20 gleeful images, a few of
                                                                                                                   Nikon Z 8
             our favourites include Emilia Wilgosz-Peter’s shot of
                                                                                                                   Nikon’s brace of
             two children with their faces pressed against a rainy          Above To celebrate the
                                                                                                                   full-frame mirrorless
             Polish window (above), and perhaps the cheekiest               opening of the latest Photo
                                                                                                                   cameras are expected
             subject we’ve seen all year, captured by Jose R.               Awards competition, Cewe
                                                                                                                   to be ramping up for
             Moreno in Spain (right).                                       has released 20 of its most
                                                                                                                   a new flagship. The Z 8
                As well as spreading joy, this also serves to highlight     joyous submissions from
                                                                                                                   is believed to feature
             the official opening of the 2020 competition. Entries are       the 2019 entries.
                                                                                                                   a high-resolution 60MP BSI
             free, and there are ten categories. Submit your best
                                                                                                                   sensor, improved IBIS and dual
             shots now to be in with a chance of winning the top
                                                                                                                   card slots split between XQD
             prize of €250,000. cewe-photoworld.com
                                                                                                                   and SD. While nothing has been
                                                                                                                   confirmed, it is likely that this
                     CAMERAS                                                                                       will be the mirrorless alternative
                                                                                                                   to the D850, and may feature
                Sigma fp posts                                                                                     an advanced AF system with
                                                                                                                   increased point density. We will
                increased sales                                                                                    expect this to be announced

                                                                                                                   before 2021. nikon.co.uk
                Along with a range of excellent
                lenses, the spotlight is currently
                shining on Sigma’s plucky full-
                                                                                                                   Fujifilm X-H2
                frame fp. The compact 4K hybrid,
                which boasts a 24MP sensor and                                                                     After the confirmation
                422g weight, is believed to have                                                                   that the X-H range is
                received a boost thanks to its                                                                     continuing, we have
                ability to act as a high-quality                 CANON                                             heard rumours that it
                webcam with nothing more than a                                                                    will aim to depart from
                USB connection – ideal for virtual           Turn your Canon                                       the X-T series. We believe
                meetings. It’s available now for                                                                   this will start by keeping the
                                                             into a webcam
                £1799. sigma-imaging-uk.com                                                                        bulkier design, including the
                                                                                                                   deep handgrip and top-plate
                                                             Much like Sigma, Canon has been quick to              LCD. We also expect it will
                                                             boost its camera functionality for video              improve on the IBIS, and
                                                             calling via the new Canon Webcam Utility              potentially include 4K 60fps,
                                                             Beta software. You can now use compatible             as well as a 6K video feature
                                                             Canon cameras as a webcam via USB,                    and internal 10-bit recording.
                                                             without having to purchase expensive                  We hope to hear more details
                                                             capture cards. It is currently only supported         by the beginning of autumn.
                                                             in the US, though UK users can download               fujifilm-x.com
                                                             and use it without tech support. canon.co.uk




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