Amateur Photographer (2019-04-13)

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NEWS ROUND-UP

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The week in brief, edited by Amy Davies

RuggedG-Technologystorage
WesternDigitalhasreleaseda rangeof ArmorATDruggedportable
harddrivesunderitsG-Technologybrand.Witha USB3.1interface
promising135MB/stransferspeeds,theyfeaturetriple-layershock
protectionandwater,dustandcrushresistance.Pricesrangefrom
£85.99(1TB)to £162.99(4TB).Seewww.g-technology.com/en-gb.

Luminar plug-in clarifi cation
Last week we brought you the news that a new Luminar plug-in
for software such as Adobe Lightroom had been announced.
Shortly after the issue went to press, we were advised by Skylum
that the correct name for the plug-in is Luminar Flex. For more
details, visit Skylum.com.

Sigma L-mount

converter pricing
Official pricing has been
revealed for Sigma’s MC-
mount converter for the new
L-Mount Alliance. The mount
allows users of Sigma
SA-mount lenses or Canon
EF-mount lenses to use their
optics with L-mount cameras
such as the Panasonic S1R. The
MC-21 SA-L is priced at £99,
while the MC-21 EF-L is 249.99.
Both will be available from the
end of April.

Photo Mechanic 6 upgrade now available
According to its maker, Camera Bits, Photo Mechanic 6 is faster,
offers 64-bit support and is said to have a more intuitive and
compact workspace. The software is an alternative to programs
such as Lightroom and is a way for photographers to organise,
view, export and tag images. The new software will cost US$139,
while existing customers can download it for US$89. Anyone who
bought Photo Mechanic 5 in 2018 will receive a free license key.

Sony A9 fi rmware 5.

ready for download

Announced back in January,

new firmware for Sony’s

pro-level Alpha 9 camera is

now available. Version 5.0 adds

a range of new functions which

boost autofocus performance,

including ‘Real-time Tracking’

which makes use of artificial

intelligence to recognise

subjects. AP’s Technical Editor

Andy Westlake recently spent

some time testing Firmware 5.

at an exclusive event in

Tenerife. Look out for a full

report in AP 18 May.

This stunning image of a group of great white

pelicans (pelecanus onocrotalus) competing

to catch their prey is one of the many

outstanding images shortlisted in the 2019

Bird Photographer of the Year (BPOTY)

competition. ‘Food Chain’ was taken by

renowned wildlife photographer and winner

of last year’s competition, Pedro Jarque

Bird POTY shortlist announced