STACK #229 November 2023

TECH FEATURE

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THE FULL FRAM E ADVANTAGE

A full frame image sensor is the same size as a full frame of 35mm film, providing photographers and filmmakers with more image and detail to work with when cropping and composing in post-production. Full frame cameras also have bigger pixels and high ISO to capture brighter shots and reduce any digital noise in low light conditions. And a wider field of view makes full frame the go-to for landscape photography.

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continuous shooting up to a movie-length 125 mins. Analogue recording will enhance scenes while retaining full detail, giving you more control when it’s time for colour grading. The need for EXPEED The Nikon Z f’s EXPEED 7 image processor is 10x faster than its predecessor, enabling continuous shooting at the maximum speed and reducing noise in low light conditions. RAW image files give photographers greater flexibility in post-production, and the EXPEED 7 captures them with more efficient compression. Always in focus Autofocus has been given a major boost, with deep learning ability to detect up to nine different subjects in a frame simultaneously, and can recognise eyes, animals and vehicles. If you’re shooting a plane, for example, the Z f will

Looking to elevate your photography and content creation?The Nikon Z f Full Frame Mirrorless Camera packs cutting edge photography tech and creative picture modes into a cool retro design. Words Bec Summer PICTURE PERFECT

Love the look A throwback to the classic design of Nikon’s early ‘80s FM2 camera, the Z f’s retro aesthetic is a winner, with lenses to match and old school tactile dials to easily adjust settings on the fly. And it’s available in seven different colours to suit your style, whether that’s Bordeaux Red, Indigo Blue, or Sunset Orange. Get creative Creative Picture Control for stills and video lets you customise colours, clarity and tones to capture the moment’s atmosphere with authenticity, and is ideal for portraits and

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focus on the cockpit. When it comes to human faces, the camera has eye-tracking mode for easy portrait shots, and can even pick out distant faces a wee 3% in size. Fab features The Nikon Z f boasts a 24.5MP full frame sensor and an aperture range of f/2 – f/2.6. Shoot continuously at 30fps and let in-camera vibration reduction (VR) take care of any blur from camera shake. Moreover, image stabilisation is locked to the focus point for more effective stability when shooting with wide lenses. It’s also the first full frame camera in Nikon’s Z series to feature an articulated touchscreen display, allowing greater flexibility when composing shots..

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can then be compiled to create images with increased resolution and colour, while reducing any noise. And black and white photography enthusiasts will love the dedicated monochrome mode that’s complemented by two

weddings. There are 20x Creative Picture Control and 11x Picture Control options, and you can check the selected effect in real time. Pixel Shift is an all-new advanced

specialised sub-modes for Flat and Deep Tone monochrome.

Shoot like a pro Shoot 10-bit video at 4K/60 for a cinematic

feature for shooting and merging multiple NEF (RAW) files, which

look in all lighting conditions, with

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