Sigma will soon announce this exciting new lens for Sony E and Leica L mount:

• 14mm F1.4 DG DN | Art
• Lens construction: 19 elements in 15 groups (3 FLD glass elements, 1 SLD glass element, 4 aspherical lenses)
• Shortest shooting distance: 30cm
• Maximum magnification: 1:11.9
• Number of aperture blades: 11 (circular aperture)
• Size: 101.4 x 149.9mm (151.9mm for E-mount version)
• Weight: 1170g (1160g for E-mount version)
• Cover-type lens cap: LC1014-01
• Tripod socket: TS-141
• Guide plate: GP-11

There is no info about pricing and announcement date.

Source: Asobinet / Sony Rumors

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The sale ends December 10th 2021

Black Friday and Cyber Monday might be over, but a few brands run their discounts throughout the week. One of those is camera bag manufacturer F-Stop Gear. For their Pack Week(s) promotion, use the discount code PACKWEEK21 in their online store to save 20% on everything, including the brand new DuraDiamond packs from the Mountain Series.

Save 20% on the new DuraDiamond Mountain Series pack.

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You can save on the cool Luminar AI photo editing software, and on bundles with other Skylum software. Just order your copy or bundels over at Skylum and use “Quentin” as a coupon code to get 10 off

Luminar AI is designed to make photo editing simple and fast, making it perfect for beginners, while also saving you a lot of time. Powered by artificial intelligence, Templates are capable of automatically editing any photo for you, while AI tools guarantee outstanding results.

Luminar AI at a glance:

• Photo Editing and Raw Image Processing
• Non-Destructive Workflow
• AI Sky Replacement, Structure, Enhance
• AI Skin & Portrait Enhancer
• Smart Contrast, Sunrays, Looks Gallery
• Library Panel for Image Management
• Adjustment Syncing and Batch Processing
• Smart Shortcuts and Luminar Trash
• Can Be Used Standalone or as Plug-In
• For macOS 10.13.6 and Later / Windows 10

See all discounted Luminar AI and Skylum bundles here.

Luminar AI is powered by artificial intelligence and makes most editing tasks a swift and it’s pretty funny to use. The video below by Peter McKinnon tells you what Luminar AI can do for you.

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Skylum announced LuminarAI, the “first image editor fully powered by artificial Intelligence“. If you want you can preorder LuninarAI at the special price of $69 (limited time). Learn more about LuminarAI here.

Skylum aims to reinvent traditional photo editing, announces LuminarAI

LuminarAI empowers visual communicators to make great photos with unique AI. Everyone can create amazing images faster while having fun.

Skylum unveiled a revolutionary approach to photoediting, LuminarA​I​.​​ Unlike other photo editors that takea time-consuming approach based on tools, LuminarA​I ​focuses on results. This revolutionary application and plug-in will be released this holiday season.

LuminarA​I makes complex editing easier than ever before thanks to unique AI-powered tools. LuminarA​I removes boring and complex tasks without sacrificing professional quality. Artificial intelligence lets the visual artist focus on results and not the process. Everyone can make amazing photos free of complexity, yet full of creativity, thanks to artificial intelligence.“

LuminarA​I​ will bring an entirely new,non-conventional approach to the world of photo editing, focusing on the results instead of the process,” said D​ima Sytnik, CPO of Skylum​. “We’ve designed LuminarA​I​from the ground up to change how people interact with their images. We’re really excited to see what Luminar​AI​ can do for creatives everywhere.”

LuminarA​I is designed for visual communicators, every day people and professional photographers alike. It’s made for those who rely on pictures to communicate their important messages and grow their opportunities or reputation: Bloggers, entrepreneurs, educators, marketers, small and medium-sized businesses, and many others. It lets everyone tell their story with rich and expressive images like never before. With LuminarA​I everyone can make amazing images in an efficient way.

Artificial intelligence is the core of LuminarA​I

Compared to traditional image editors, LuminarA​I​offers acompletely different approach. Built from the ground up to leverage artificial intelligence, LuminarA​I ​simplifies complex tasks and removes boring manual work.

Portraits take on new life​.

• Use​ BodyA​I ​and ​FaceA​I ​to gently sculpt and refine a portrait.
• Create eyes that are rich and expressive with ​IrisA​I​.
• Remove blemishes and imperfections naturally with ​SkinA​I​.

Landscape photography has never looked better.

• Add depth and detail to skies with ​AtmosphereA​I ​and SkyEnhancer​.
• Transform a photo and add an all-new sky in seconds with​ SkyAI
• Bring warmth with ​Golden Hour​ or even enhance the sun with ​Sunrays.​

Professional finishing with less hassle.

• Looking for more detail and texture? Then​ StructureA​I​ is the perfect addition.
• Get the perfect crop with​ CompositionA​I ​and fix crooked images
• With AccentA​I​, a photo has perfect exposure and color.

With LuminarA​I​, amazing photos are just two clicks away.

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From August 2020 you can participate in the Evening Photography Workshops which will take place in beautiful Amsterdam. We are going to photograph some beautiful locations with a nice group of people. The Evening Photography Workshop is suitable for both amateurs and advanced and whether you shoot with Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji, Panasonic, Olympus or Pentax you are most welcome. You can get tips and tricks for taking the most beautiful night photos and you can meet new people with the same love of photography. In addition, it is a motivation to go out and about. We are going to have a nice evening and you will come home with beautiful photos. Locations that we visit include the Damrak, Central Station, 9 Streets, Westerkerk and the Flower Market and more. The starting location is now at the entrance of Amsterdam Central Station.

During the photowalk I will also demonstrate the Canon EOS R and some other very useful products that can take your photography to a new level, including products from F-stop, Leofoto and more

The Workshop will be given in Dutch and English language so if your visiting Amsterdam or even if your a expat your more then welcome to participate with these workshops. If you are visiting Amsterdam for a holiday during August till December and you would like a personal evening photography workshop  (1 on 1 or even with a small group) let me know by contacting me here and I will try to see if we can make that happen.

Requirements for the workshop:
– A camera where you can set shutter speed, aperture and iso separately (digital Mirror relfex or System camera).
– A tripod (camera tripod)
– Good walking shoes

Are you interested?
Cost for the Evening Photography Workshop is € 49.95 per person and starts at 19:00 to 22:30.
Sign up for one of the dates below:

15th of August 2020 – (5/6) – Reserve your spot
22th of August 2020 – (3-/6) – Reserve your spot
5th of Sept 2020 – (3/6) – Reserve your spot
26th of Sept 2020 – (4/6) – Reserve your spot

All attendees will also receive a 15% discount code for any purchase on F-Stop gear.

More dates are coming and if your having a hard time ordering a ticket online just contact me, I will send you the payment details by email so we can make sure your able to participate on the workshop

A good and affordable alternative to Lightroom?
If you are looking for a good alternative photo editor to Lightroom, take a look at Luminar 4 from Skylum. This program is a worthy alternative to Lightroom and other photo editing programs and is not only very easy to use, but above all you can really change your creativity. There is a (30 days free) version available for download and you can try it out without obligation. If you want to make a purchase click here and use as coupon / discount code “QUENTIN” and you will receive a 10 euro discount If you want to know more about Lminar 4, I would like to see the questions in the comment or if necessary via email Of course I can tell you all about it during the photowalk.

Make sure to be there on one of the upcoming dates because we are going out with a small group (10 max) and full is full! The Evening Photography workshop is presented/guided by me Quentin Rademaker if you want anymore information please contact me here

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Stuck at home and wanna get creative? Check out Skylum Luminar 4 and use discount code “QUENTIN” at checkout to get 10 euro’s off. Normally its 114 euro for the Luminar 4.2 Inspiration Edition but now with the discount and my promotional code its 79 euro’s. Another cool note is that with any sale in April, Skylum Team will donate $5 from any purchase on made to fight COVID-19 and help victims of the coronavirus pandemic.

They will donate money to the World Health Organization COVID-19 Response Fund, the Coronavirus Relief Fund by GlobalGiving, Heart to Heart International, and local charities around the world.

Order your copy here www.quentinrademaker.com/luminar4 (don’t forget the promotional code “Quentin” it will save you 10 euros extra).

Wanna find out more what you can do with Luminar 4? Here are some shots from final to what I started from, mind you with Luminar this is just a few clicks away. So make your stay at home a creative one…

Before and after using Luminar 4

Still not convinced? Why not try it out for free before you buy it get your copy at Order your copy here www.quentinrademaker.com/luminar4

If you have any question please let me know in the comments below

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The people over at Skylum spent years developing unique AI-powered technologies to let you replace the sky in a single click, make incredible portraits faster with Luminar 4, focus on the results instead of the process, and truly enjoy the time you spend editing images.

Reasons to go for Luminar 4?
1. This is the lowest price you’ll ever be able to buy Luminar 4
2. The price is a one-off purchase (NOT a subscription)
3. No other photo editor offers these features

Skylum is also boasting over 60 other reasons to be impressed with the new Luminar 4, including exclusive filters, instant Looks, a revised photo organizer… all packed in to an innovative interface that makes editing much more powerful… and lots more fun.

Luminar 4 is now available for existing Luminar 3 users as for new users, checkout the following link for more information and order your copy now. If your not yet convinced Luminar 4 is right for you then tryout the 7-day free trial with all features enabled for free here.

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One of my most used camera backpacks is the Think Tank Airport Essentials Backpack. Everyone has different requirements for a good camera bag and for me comfort and the possibility to take a lot of camera gear with you is a must. It must also be suitable for carrying as hand luggage in, for example, an airplane. The compact size of the Essentials makes traveling a breeze, because I can now take all my camera with me as hand luggage instead of having to bring my gear in the cargo hold.

Here are some key features of the Think Tank Essentials:
– Meets most international and US enforcement requirements.
– Cable lock and lock YKK RC fuse zippers to protect the contents of the bag.
– Suitable for 13 “laptops, some 15” laptops and at the same time also space for a 10 “tablet.

Here a shot of the entire bag ..

The following shot shows the YKK RC fuse zippers and the quality of the stich work of the bag itself. What cannot be seen is the included zipper lock which is stored on the side of the bag, with this you can lock the zippers and also use the supplied cable lock to attach the bag to, for example, a table so that others cannot go into your bag. but secondly, it is also possible to anchor this bag to a table or other object so that the bag cannot be taken just like that.

On top of the bag is one of the two sturdy handles with underneath a compact storage compartment that is closed with a zipper, useful for example passport etc. you have it easily and quickly at hand when needed.

There is also a small handy box on top of the bag where you can store business cards such as I did.

The shoulder straps are very soft and comfortably lined on the inside. On the outside of both shoulder straps there is ample opportunity to attach various extra pouches or even a telephone. On a side note, a Peak Design Capture Clip also fits well.

The back of the bag is equipped with very comfortable mesh and breathable back panel (back side), as shown in the following shot. The bag also has an extra belt around the waist to better distribute more weight. I do not use it myself and with the Think Tank Airport Essentials it is also very easy to store so that when you do not want to use it, it can also be completely hidden from view without having to disassemble it completely.

The backpack is divided into two parts, a main part for camera gear and a smaller compartment for a 10 inch tablet and even a 15 inch laptop. There is also an organizer section where you can store batteries, pens, lanyards, keys and what not. The section in the bag (front pocket) also offers sufficient space for, for example, extra cables, power adapters, but also a sweater (or, for example, a rain suit) or, if necessary, a lunch pack for on the way, in short, plenty of space

When you open the main compartment there are two extra storage compartments that can be used for extra cables, note pad and more. The fabric even stretches a bit as you can see in the next shot …

Again, two YKK RC fuse zippers are used to neatly close the compartments …

And now the main compartment of the bag which is very spacious. The next shot shows how I arranged it with various camera gear. Sufficient dividers are supplied with the bag so that the bag can be arranged according to your own wishes. The two long head deviders (PE board reinforced dividers) are extra sturdy and ensure that the bag retains its perfect shape and strength.

What fits in the bag?

– Standard DSLR / 1 or multiple mirrorless bodies
– 300 mm f2.8
– 13 “laptops plus some slim 15” laptops (including macbooks and XPS or Razers).
– 10 “tablet
– 70-200 mm f2.8
– 4x pro lenses

In my case I have divided the extra dividers so that I can move them in an instant to pack even more organized if I need to, without using the extra dividers that I am not currently using at home or outside the home. leave bag.

I am someone who likes to have everything neatly organized in his bag and that is where the extra optional accessories from Think Tank come in handy. I store all my cables (such as USB, HDMI, charging cables, SD card reader ect.) In my CABLE MANAGEMENT 10 V2.0, a small zippered storage pouch with a transparent window so that I can easily see what’s inside without opening it first.

And I use batteries for my camera de batterij houder (for my Sony A7III, NP-FZ100 batteries) from Think Tank, ideal and small. There are also larger sizes of the battery holder available and even for pro dslr batteries.

On the side of the bag on the outside is an elastic side pocket for, for example, a drinking bottle, but can also be used for other small objects.

I myself use this elastic compartment to store either my tripod or in this case my monopod. With the two supplied tripod straps which can be attached to the side of the bag, you can fix everything properly and securely. Not really necessary for use with my monopod, but handy that the possibility is there

Here the dimensions

Internal dimensions: 27.9 x 41.4 x 12.7 cm
Outer dimensions: 29.2 x 45.7 x 17.8 cm
laptop: 25 × 38 × 3 cm
Weight: 1.4 – 1.6 kg (Depending on the accessories used)

Material

Exterior:
– Durable water-repellent (DWR) coating
– Polyurethane coating
– 1680D ballistic nylon
– YKK® RC Fuse (wear resistant) zippers
– Antique nickel plated metal hardware
– Nylon strap
– 3-layer bonded nylon thread

Interior:
– 210D silver colored nylon
– Polyurethane supported manyx lining and dividers
– 2x nylon coated nylon 210T rain cover with seam seals
– Shielded separators with closed cell foam and PE plate
– Transparent mesh pockets
– 3-layer bonded nylon thread

Included with the backpack

– 2x tripod belts
– Reinforced padded dividers
– Cable lock
– Sealed rain cover

My conclusion

I can be quite short about this, it is my most used bag at the moment and for the simple reasons that it perfectly meets the requirements I expect from a decent backpack. The Think Tank Essentials is comfortable to travel with and it fits a large amount of camera gear and is not too big or too bulky. Made of top and sturdy material and comes with a rain cover, a cable lock and enough extra dividers to each OCD to keep user happy.

If you are interested in buying a bag like this or if you have any questions, I would like to see them in the comments below.

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I’ve always been interested in checking out what other photographers use to get the job done photography wise. A long time ago I came across a website called Shotkit.com where you can have a peak inside the camera bag of the world’s best photographers, but it also contains gear reviews, business advice and inspirational articles. So getting the possibility to be featured among the many great photographers is an honor.

After a short introduction, I break down my camera gear ect in detail. So what’s in my camera bag? Check it out at Quentin Rademaker Shotkit.

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For those photographers that have been living under a rock for the last 10 years this is something you have to have in your Camera Shotkit (camerabag) a Lensball.

So what is it? Will it be able to tell the future? No none of the above, the Lensball is aimed at photographers that want to get creative. As the Lensball enables you to capture the world in the palm of your hand.

Two sizes

Next to the Lensball Pro, which is perfected in size to offer the highest quality picture, we have Lensball Pocket for people who are always on the move. The original Lensball is available in two sizes. Next to the Lensball Pro (80mm & 650gr), which is perfected in size to offer the highest quality picture, they also have a Lensball Pocket (60mm & 250gr) for people who are always on the move. The Lensball I am reviewing here is the Lensball Pro

The Package

In this shot is the box, simple design but its simple is all you need…

The bottom of the box shows company information which kinda got me going like what? They are based in the Netherlands? I received the Package from Hongkong Also on the bottom there is a small warming, which to be fair is good keep in mind seeing it basicly is a big magnifying piece of glass

Like I stated before the package is basic but none the less well made, inside there’s even a sticker and a couple of sample ideas to get your creative mind going…

Here’s a shot of the other contents wihtout the Lensball…

This shows how well the Lensball is packaged inside the box. The lensball even comes in its own black soft little bag

The Lensball itself, is a big hunk of perfect polished glass. The one am reviewing here is the Lensball Pro with is 80mm and weighs in at 650 grams. Nothing else to say about it spec wise

Seeing I just got the ball in like 60 minutes ago, the following shot is a fast one just to shw you what you can do without to much hassle. I will however post more pictures on my instagramaccount using the Lensball so stay tune for that and make sure you follow me on either my main instagram account @quentinrademaker and/or my camera gear related instagram account over @camerashotkit.

My Thoughts

I know I will have to do more with the Lensball creativily to be able to say any more but my conclusion thus far is on a positive note. I am already thinking of new ways to get creative with this Lensball, that what the lensball is al about. Its a tool which allows you to think out of the box and create even more amazing creations.

Want to get your hand of on either of the available Lensballs?

You can get them over at Amazon
Or get them via the Lensball.com orginal website.

Feel free to leave a comment or ask any questions, why not? Its free

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