→ Aurora Aperture introduced a new, next-generation rear mount filter system on Kickstarter – see the full details here (Aurora Aperture products are sold on Amazon).
→ The Nikon SLRs built for the US Navy’s hunter-killer submarines.
→ Check out this detailed report on Nikon rangefinder prototypes.
→ How a Nikon fisheye lens became one of cinema’s most chilling villains.
LION BEHAVIOR FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
by Christiaan Winterbach May 2020
I am a wildlife biologist that has worked for 25 years in northern Botswana, mostly in and around the Okavango Delta. My focus has been on counting large carnivores, especially lions. Sharing a passion for carnivores and photography, I have spent more time with lions than most people.
Introduction
Going on a once in a lifetime safari, you don’t want to lose key photographic opportunities. The advantages that professional wildlife photographers have over a first-time visitor, are local knowledge and an understanding of the animals. Knowing where to find animals and when they are going to do something improves your chances to get that special photo. A good guide will go a long way in providing local knowledge. I hope this will help you with some basic understanding of lions and not to miss the shot! Leopard tail
People associate lions with the African savannah, but they use from the deserts to the edge of tropical forests, and everything in between. Lions are social cats, living in prides consisting of related females and their offspring. Prides frequently spend time apart in sub-groups.
New males will take over as pride males from time to time. The coalition of pride males mostly consists of 1 to 3 males. The males are dominant over the females and aggression is a normal part of lion social interaction.
You know Capture One is coming with a new dedicated Nikon version of their photo editing software when Joe McNally becomes a company ambassador:
SmallRig has a new cage #2824 for Nikon Z6 and Z7 cameras (you can see the previous version here, here and here). The new version is now in stock at Adorama. Additional information:
Phototrend published a new interview with Nikon – here are the highlights:
Here is the full Google translation:
I received a tip that Capture One is rumored to release a new dedicated version for Nikon users (similar to what they have done for Sony and Fuji users):
The new Capture One for Nikon will bring all the power of Capture One to dedicated Nikon users at a reduced price point, including tailored profiles for supported Nikon cameras. Unlike other RAW processors, Capture One’s camera profiles are uniquely developed for each specific camera model, a process that requires the use of the camera in and out of a controlled lab in Copenhagen, where a team of specialists engage each new model in various scenarios. They then evaluate all the performance parameters such as color, sharpness, and noise across hundreds of images and uses that data to deliver a truly tailored profile, which ultimately provides the best post-processing experience. Capture One for Nikon, like the Pro version, brings this level of support for Nikon cameras, including their latest cameras like the Z6, Z7, and D6.
What do you think? Is it time to drop Adobe? Capture One still provides standalone versions of their products.
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