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As new M1-equipped Macs arrive to early adopters this week, Adobe has released a beta ARM version of Photoshop. The beta allows owners of the Microsoft Surface Pro X and M1-powered Macs to run Photoshop natively. The current public release version of Photoshop runs emulated on both Windows and macOS. Looking at the beta version of Photoshop for Apple Silicon, there are missing features, but Adobe states that many core features are fully operational. The beta will only run on Apple hardware using the M1 chip, so the M1-equipped MacBook Air, 13″ MacBook Pro and Mac mini. M1-equipped...
LumaFusion, one of the most powerful video editing apps for iOS and iPadOS devices, has received a major 2.4 update that adds support for editing and exporting 10-bit HDR video, including footage captured with Apple’s new iPhone 12 Pro devices. The version 2.4 update for LumaFusion, which is free for existing customers, now makes it possible to create projects for HLG, PQ P3 and Rec-709 10-bit color spaces. In addition to creating an end-to-end workflow for Apple’s new HDR-capable iPhone 12 Pro devices, this also opens the door for editing and exporting HDR footage captured on cameras such...
ON1 has announced its all-new ON1 Professional Plugin Series. The suite includes new versions of ON1 HDR, ON1 Effects, ON1 Resize and ON1 Portrait AI. ON1 states, ‘The ON1 Professional Plugin Series is a new product line focusing on bringing ON1’s editing technologies into existing professional photo workflows with a more integrated experience.’ The ON1 plugins work with an expanded set of host applications, including Adobe Lightroom Classic, Adobe Photoshop, Affinity Photo, Corel Paintshop Pro, Apple Photos and Capture One (coming soon). ON1 says, ‘We were founded on...
FX6 Product Highlights: 4K 10.2 megapixel full-frame back-illuminated CMOS Exmor R™ sensor Compact and lightweight body design for on-the-go shooting Ultra-high sensitivity with ISO expandable up to 409,600 for very low light conditions 15+ stops of dynamic range[i] S-CinetoneTM look profile, also used in FX9 and inspired by VENICE colorimetry BIONZ XR™ image processing engine, first used in Alpha 7S III Fast Hybrid Auto Focus, also used in Alpha cameras and FX9 Recording up to 4K 120p / HD 240p, 10-bit 4:2:2 color depth in full-frame[ii] Support for up to 12G-SDI and 4K at up...
I don’t think I have followed any camera manufacturer ‘s roadmap like you mentioned. In fact, I have gone back to film and I don’t buy new digital gear anymore. I only care for something that has historic value these days like a Contax rangefinder or a Rolleiflex TLR, or perhaps even a Nikon Df DSRL so that I could make use of those manual Zeiss glass that I have accumulated over time. As far as I am concern, new digital gear doesn’t excite me anymore. I am still partially shooting APS-C but with an older generation Sony mirrorless body. However, I am looking to sell...
Published Nov 17, 2020 | dpreview staff Olympus has announced a firmware update that will enhance the capabilities of its flagship E-M1X sports camera. Some of the features will be cascaded down to the E-M1 III, E-M1 II and E-M5 III. Exclusive to the E-M1X is ‘Bird detection AF’, which expands the camera’s AI-trained subject recognition system. Bird AF will focus on the eyes of birds, or their bodies if the eye isn’t visible. This subject-aware AF can be used in conjunction with the camera’s Pro Capture pre-buffering mode, to increase your chances of getting the...
Olympus has formally unveiled the M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS Pro, a high-end Micro Four Thirds telephoto zoom that was first teased as being under development in early 2019. It offers a built-in 1.25x teleconverter, boosting its 300-800mm equivalent range to a massive 375-1000mm equiv. reach. The lens features built-in IS rated to 4.5 stops, and when coupled with the 5-axis stabilized OM-D E-M1X can provide up to 8 stops of stabilization. The 150-400mm F4.5 measures just over 31cm (12.4″) in length and weighs ‘only’ 1.9kg (4.1lb). It includes 28 elements...
Olympus has announced the release of the OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIs. If you’re feeling a bit of deja vu, you aren’t alone. While the name looks familiar, you’ll note the addition of an ’s’ on the end compared to its predecessor, the OM-D E-M10 Mark III. Rather than beating around the bush, we’ll get straight to the point: the OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIs is the OM-D E-M10 Mark III with a new silent shooting mode and a new ‘Instant Film’ art filter mode. Aside from these two small updates, the camera is otherwise unchanged from its predecessor. Absolutely nothing, inside or out, has changed,...
It’s here! We’ve known that the Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x was coming for a long time, and mockups have been on display here and there at trade shows (remember those?) for a year or so, but now it’s official. Designed for professional and advanced amateur photographers, especially fans of wildlife and sports, the Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x is shaping up to be a seriously impressive lens for serious Micro Four Thirds shooters. Click through this article to learn...
Published Nov 17, 2020 | dpreview staff Olympus’ new 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x is one seriously-impressive piece of kit. Offering 1000mm equiv. of reach when using the built-in teleconverter, it’s a great option for wildlife photography. Handling-wise, we found it a bit lighter and smaller than its massive focal range suggests and the perfect companion for the twin-grip OM-D E-M1X. This is an initial sample gallery; we’ll update it again soon when we get a break from the pervasive Pacific Northwest rain. In the meantime, these should at least give you some idea of this...
Photos Members Group Since The Function of Technology on Obsolescence My Photo-stream says: I have mentioned that one can get some pretty low priced bodies of cameras that are quite ‘high end’ in terms of the technology incorporated in them at this time. But, this time may be fleeting and users may soon wake up to this missed opportunity. What makes cameras obsolete and then decline in value? Innovation. But, if APS-C sensor based DSLR’s are no longer being offered with innovations compared to those previously produced do those cameras which were previously produced...
Photos Members Group Since EOS 750 Diopter adjustment wheel is stuck / Viewfinder Las Cuentas says: Hello, the diopter wheel adjustment from my EOS 750d is stuck. The camera is older, its from the previous owner. Can someone help me? The small wheel is connected by a small screw. Can this repaired by myself? Thanks and regards Tim Originally posted at 3:39PM, 16 November 2020 PST (permalink) Las Cuentas edited this topic 14 hours ago. Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
Astrophotographer Jean-Luc Dauvergne spent six nights this fall capturing images of Mars. Dauvergne used the 1.06m telescope of Pic du Midi observatory in the French Pyrenees to capture his photos, which he has since used to create a global map of Mars. In addition to the six nights Dauvergne spent at the observatory, he told PetaPixel that it took him an additional 10 days to process the images. He says that Pic du Midi ‘is one of the best places in the world for planetary imaging.’ The 1m telescope has a 17,000mm focal length and was originally installed in 1963 to help NASA...
If you’re a little adventurous, I would point you towards getting a vintage manual-focus macro lens, which you can mount with the use of adapters. My suggestion would be Tamron’s Adaptall-2-series SP 90mm macro–I have the older f/2.5 version, which is 1:2 macro (1:1 with an extension tube), or there’s a newer f/2.8 version which goes to 1:1 with no tube. Sharp as a tack, and for macro you’re generally going to be focusing manually anyway (or setting a focus point and moving the camera or subject to focus) so you wouldn’t miss the autofocus much. I see some...
Last month, Leica quietly announced in the changelog of the version 2.2.0 update of its FOTOS mobile app that it was making all ‘FOTOS PRO’ features available for free to all users. Previously, FOTOS was free to download, but held most of its premium functionality behind a $50 per year subscription plan. Now, in addition to being able to wirelessly capture, transfer, organize, edit and share images, anyone with FOTOS app can also make full use of the iPad version of the app, use the Adobe Lightroom integration (open the image in Lightroom Mobile’s develop module), transfer Raw images and use...
Pixelmator has announced Pixelmator Pro 2.0. Pixelmator calls it ‘the biggest update to Pixelmator Pro yet,’ and it includes an all-new design, support for Macs using Apple’s new M1 chip, full compatibility with the upcoming macOS Big Sur (macOS 11.0) and much more. Further, the update is free for all existing Pixelmator Pro users. Pixelmator Pro’s editing engine is underpinned by Metal code, allowing the team to take full advantage of the unified memory architecture of the Apple M1 chip. The result is ‘much speedier and much more responsive image...
Published Nov 16, 2020 | dpreview staff One of 2020’s many, many surprises has been the emergence of the Zeiss ZX1, a full-frame, fixed lens compact first announced in late 2018. Not only is it the optical company’s first-ever camera, it’s also built on Android with the ability to run Lightroom CC. At long last, this unusual camera has made its official debut and we’ve got our first batch of samples to share. Gear in this story We are retrieving offers for your location, please refresh the page to see the prices. The ZX1 is Zeiss’ first ever digital camera,...
Sony: “The internal battery discharges gradually if the camera is only used for short periods of time. If the camera is not used at all for approximately 3 months, the internal battery becomes completely discharged.” And like for any older battery that time window shrinks over time. So I don’t care if I have to set date and time again (amongst other considerations). Since the clocks of my various cameras deviating quite fast from the real time I see it anyway necessary to adjust settings more often than I like. I give no thought to internal batteries, but talking about...
Published Nov 15, 2020 | dpreview staff We’ve been spending more with the 70-200mm F2.8 VR S, a cornerstone lens in Nikon’s relatively young Z-mount lineup. In the time since we’ve gotten our hands on it we’ve taken it along on local trips to the coast and around our corner of the Puget Sound area – take a look at our updated sample gallery for even more photos from this much-anticipated lens, including several shots from the new Z6 II. Gear in this story Nikon has announced the first 70-200mm lens for its Z-mount. The 70-200 F2.8 VR S features 5 stops of shake...
I don’t photograph military installations, so GPS is not critical for me,I do shoot birds, and they do move around, so again the GPS is not important.I have the 7D2 with handgrip that carries two batteries.one day I went into the woods trying to catch some 4-legged ones,near the end, a deer and a fawn were in sight.I knelt down, rested my elbow on a log…I squeezed lightly, squeezed again… I haven’t used the GPS since.Need more batteries going into the...
With news that Google will stop unlimited uploads to Google Photos starting June 15, 2021, many photographers are thinking about alternatives. While ‘free’ and ‘unlimited’ options are all but non-existent with Google Photos gone, there are plenty of options if you’re looking to get away from the Google ecosystem and don’t mind paying for either subscriptions or one-time purchases. We’ve rounded up a few of the best alternatives, ranging from simple to sophisticated, and have summarized their features and functionality. While some of these services do offer free storage,...
Published Nov 14, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Who makes the best 70-200mm F2.8 zoom lens for full-frame? We tested the latest models to find out: the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM, Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S, Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS and the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200 F2.8 O.I.S. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 sample gallery Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 sample gallery Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 sample gallery Panasonic S Pro 70-200mm F2.8 sample gallery Gear in this story As 2020 draws to a close and Nikon...
Earlier this week, Apple announced the first trio of Mac computers built using Apple’s own silicon. The new MacBook Air, 13″ MacBook Pro and Mac mini devices all use Apple’s new M1 chip. During the event, Apple announced that Adobe, among many other developers, is working on releasing new versions of its software that are compatible with the M1 chip. As it turns out, these new M1-compatible versions will be critical for Adobe Lightroom users on the new Apple silicon Macs. On a dedicated page about Lightroom Classic compatibility with the upcoming macOS 11 operating system,...
Apple has released the iOS 14.3 developer beta which, amongst other improvements, includes the new ProRAW photo feature Apple showed off at its virtual iPhone event last month. Until now, not much was known about the ProRAW workflow and what type of file the latest iPhone 12 Pro devices would output. We now know, thanks to the iOS 14.3 developer beta, that a ProRaw file will be a 12-bit Raw image captured as a linear digital negative (Linear DNG) file. The file will offer up to 14 stops of dynamic range, according to a report from PetaPixel, and offers the usual post-production adjustments...
A camera that knows what it’s looking at would have seemed like a farfetched pipe dream not long ago. These days, however, you can even build such a camera in the comfort of your own home. Adafruit has shared a project that allows you to build a camera around Adafruit’s own BrainCraft HAT system, which is itself an AI Machine Learning addition to the Raspberry Pi 4. Plus, it even tells you what it sees. As DIY Photography observes, the Raspberry Pi Machine Learning camera uses TensorFlow Lite object recognition software to figure out what it is looking at. The project works with...
Venus Optics has announced its popular Laowa 100mm F2.8 Ultra Macro APO lens is now available for Pentax K mount cameras and is also available in a stepless aperture version for Canon EF mount. When the Laowa 100mm F2.8 Ultra Macro APO lens was announced back in 2018, it was supposed to be available for Pentax K mount systems alongside Canon EF, Nikon F and Sony FE mounts. However, the K mount version never came to fruition, with Venus Optics even announcing RF and Z mount versions back in April of this year before any news of the K mount version came out. A macro shot of the aperture...
Intro – the challenge Our ‘$20 film camera challenge’ is partly an acknowledgment that the universe is well-stocked with affordable analog cameras, and you don’t necessarily need to spend an arm and a leg on something trendy to get great shots. But it’s also a fun excuse to reassess the cool and often quirky camera designs of the not-too-distant past. The rules are simple: Find a film camera for under $20, shoot a roll or two with it, and describe the experience. Film and developing costs do not count toward the $20, otherwise you’d have no money left to...
Lead image: ‘The ‘Blue Marble’, the first human-taken photograph of the Earth fully illuminated, December 7-19, 1972, Harrison Schmitt [Apollo 17]. Estimate: £15,000-31,500. Offered in Voyage to Another World: The Victor Martin-Malburet Photograph Collection, November 6-19, 2020, Online’ Caption and image courtesy of CHRISTIE’S IMAGES LTD. 2020 Christie’s has placed up for auction a massive collection of images, many of which document the American space program from the 1940s through the 1970s. The collection, ‘Voyage to Another World: The...
Recently, DJI announced the Mini 2 drone. While it improves greatly upon its predecessor, the Mavic Mini, it won’t exactly replace the Mavic Air 2. To ensure that they can charge roughly $300 USD more, DJI has continued to improve upon the drone that falls below its Mavic 2 Pro and is a step above the Mini 2. With firmware version v01.00.0460, DJI has added support so that the Mavic Air 2’s remote controller can also be used with the Mini 2. It is recommended that DJI’s Fly app v1.2.0, or higher, is installed on your smartphone. Another important update, especially for...
ASUS has been known for making quality PC components, but few people know that the company also makes mid-range and high-end monitors for professional photographers, graphic artists, and content creators. Specifically, the “ProArt” line has been designed for those who want high-end IPS displays for accurate color reproduction. The ASUS ProArt PA278QV represents the lower end of the line. With its sub-$300 price, this is one of the cheapest 27″ IPS budget monitors on the market. I recently had a chance to test this monitor out to see if it is something I can recommend to our readers. In this...
Canon has announced a full production version (1.0) of its EOS Webcam Utility software for macOS and a version 1.1 update for Windows computers. Less than a week after Nikon announced its webcam utility was out of beta, Canon has done the same. Canon says its beta program has been downloaded more than one million times around the world and with this new update comes new support for a total of 43 compatible EOS interchangeable lens and PowerShot cameras. Below is a complete list of the cameras currently supported: EOS 1DX Mark III EOS 1DX Mark II EOS 1DX EOS 1D C EOS 5DS R EOS 5DS EOS 5D Mark...
Published Nov 12, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] DJI’s second generation Pocket camera includes many useful upgrades and is lots of fun. It may even get used behind the scenes to help produce our DPReview TV videos. Watch our review to learn more about this versatile little camera. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. The Leica Q2 Monochrom is a version of the Gold Award-winning Q2 that only shoots images in black and white. It’s a niche (and pricey) product to be sure, but so far we find it to be well-designed and capable of...
The five-year gap between the launch of the a7S II and the announcement of the a7S III had some people wondering whether Sony had given up on the idea of a video-focused a7 model. The enhanced video capability of the core a7 line made that seem plausible (the a7 III does many of the things the a7S II did). But the Mark III is here and it represents more than just a Mark II brought up to competitive spec. Instead it’s the most serious video camera the Sony Alpha range has ever seen and makes the older camera look rather basic, by...
The five-year gap between the launch of the a7S II and the announcement of the a7S III had some people wondering whether Sony had given up on the idea of a video-focused a7 model. The enhanced video capability of the core a7 line made that seem plausible (the a7 III does many of the things the a7S II did). But the Mark III is here and it represents more than just a Mark II brought up to competitive spec. Instead it’s the most serious video camera the Sony Alpha range has ever seen and makes the older camera look rather basic, by...
A composite of two of the formations seen in the drone show Saturday, following the announcement that Joe Biden was projected to become the next president of the United States. This past Saturday, major news outlets announced former Vice President Joe Biden and his running mate, senator Kamala Harris, as the projected winners of the 2020 presidential election. Biden and Harris addressed the world later that evening with speeches that concluded with a drone and fireworks light show. [embedded content] The drone show especially excited many in the rapidly-growing industry, after years of...
Google has announced that it is ending its unlimited free photo and video storage through Google Photos. On June 1, 2021, users will be capped at 15 GB of free ‘high quality’ photo storage per account. This change will take place alongside additional changes with Google Drive’s storage programs, including counting Google Workspace documents and spreadsheets against the same cap, per The Verge. Google will also begin deleting data from inactive accounts (accounts that haven’t logged in for at least two years). While it’s unfortunate, if not understandable, that...
Image credit: ‘Ice Queen’ by Nathan Myhrvold For many in the northern hemisphere, winter’s cold grip is just around the corner. With the cold comes snow, a beautiful photographic subject. Few photographers capture snow quite like photographer Nathan Myhrvold. His microscopic images of snowflakes showcase extraordinary detail and natural beauty. Of his snowflake subjects, Myhrvold says, ‘Snowflakes are a great example of hidden beauty. Water, an incredibly familiar thing to all of us, is quite unfamiliar when you see it in this different view. The intricate beauty of...
Android Police is reporting that Google Photos has been asking its users to help improve its algorithms. While this is not Google’s first foray into crowdsourcing help in improving its recognition software, the latest survey, which is rolling out to users on Android, is asking for volunteers to label their images. Last year, Google Photos asked users to identify faces in images to help improve its facial recognition technology. More recently, Google added a survey to the app, asking users to confirm the accuracy of search results. The latest addition to Google Photos takes it a step...
Profoto has announced the release of the OCF Adapter, a new adapter that makes it possible to use all of Profoto’s OCF light shaping tools with any of its A-series flash units. Image credit: Profoto The OCF Adapter looks similar to many other speedlight to speedring adapters: it has a coldshoe mount for securely attaching a Profoto A-series flash and a mounting point for any of Profoto’s OCF light shaping tools, which the head of the flash fits into. Profoto has over a dozen OCF light shaping tools, including the OCF Magnum Reflector, a 24” OCF Beauty Dish, an array of OCF Grids and plenty...
Published Nov 9, 2020 | dpreview staff Previous 1 Introduction 2 Next As you approach the $2000 price point you’ll find flagship APS-C and Four Thirds cameras, built for speed and durability. You’ll also find a handful of full-frame ILCs and DSLRs, with their own unique selling points. Even though they cost more, we’ve considered the Canon EOS R6 and Panasonic DC-S5 in this group because their specs and performance are consistent with their ~$2000 peers. Our pick: Canon EOS R6 The Canon EOS R6 is the most expensive camera in its class but also perhaps the most well-rounded,...
Published Nov 11, 2020 | dpreview staff Take a black and white journey through southern Alberta with the Leica Q2 Monochrom, courtesy of our team at DPReview TV. We knew Canada was cold, but penguins? View the Leica Q2 Monochrom sample gallery Gear in this story What better time to test out an all-black-and-white camera than late autumn? We used a pre-production Leica Q2 Monochrom to capture some of the moody scenes of the season. DJI’s second-generation Pocket camera includes a long list of useful upgrades including a wider, faster lens, a larger sensor, more resolution, improved...
I compare a lot of lenses. They aren’t all exactly the same. In today’s article we’ll look at variation versus bad copies a bit differently to last time. Plus, I’ll explain how people get three ‘bad copies’ of a lens in a row. Variation versus bad copy frequency Imatest type graphs are easier to visualize so I’m going to use those today. These graphs allow us to visualize center resolution (toward the top on the y-axis of the graph) and overall resolution (toward the right on the x-axis), with individual lenses plotted as dots. Don’t worry about the numbers on...
We’ve come across a number of weird lenses and lens accessories over the years, but the Soratama from Zenjix certainly stands out from the crowd, for better or worse. The lens attachment features a 72mm filter thread and is designed to go in front of nearly any lens you can find step down/up rings for. It uses a single sheet of glass with what is effectively a clear marble to turn the world around you into a little globe of sorts. [embedded content] These globe-style shots aren’t new, per se, but unlike photos that use larger glass orbs, this attachment is smaller and means your hand won’t...
entoman brownie – “why B/W?” Because if you use a camera that is only capable of monochrome, you’ll find yourself visualising every scene in front of you with “monochrome eyes”. You’ll be looking for shapes, textures and tones, instead of looking for colours. It’s a different way of thinking, and a different type of art. Yes, it’s a small niche user base and only fanatical monochrome photographers will buy it, although numbers will certainly be boosted by people who want it as an investment, or buy it to look cool. But Leica has always...
[embedded content] Apple today unveiled its first Mac computers powered by its new M1 chipset, ushering in a new era for Apple hardware as it leaves behind Intel in favor of its own silicon. Apple M1 Chipset Behind all of the new computers Apple showcased at today’s event is its new M1 chipset, the first chip designed specifically for Mac. Unlike past Mac computers, which required multiple chips from multiple suppliers, Apple’s new M1 chip puts all of them into a single system on a chip (SoC) design. This includes the CPU, GPU, I/O, security and memory. The new chip uses a 5nm process, which...
Budget photo accessory manufacturer Pergear has announced the release of its new 12mm F2 wide-angle APS-C lens for Fujifilm X mount, Micro Four Thirds (MFT) mount, Nikon Z mount and Sony E-mount camera systems. The new manual-focus lens is constructed of 12 elements in 9 groups, including two aspherical and two high-refractive elements. The 12mm focal length offers a full-frame equivalent of 18mm on Fujifilm X mount, Nikon Z mount and Sony E mount cameras and 24mm on MFT mount cameras. The lens features an aperture range of F2 through F22, a ten-blade aperture diaphragm and a minimum...
Introduction Product shots: Dan Bracaglia The Leica Q2 Monochrom is Leica’s latest dedicated black-and-white camera, joining the M Monochrom and the M10 Monochrom manual-focus rangefinders. The Q2 Monochrom has a 47MP sensor that only produces black and white images, a fixed 28mm F1.7 ASPH lens with 17cm (6.7 in) macro mode and a claim of better dynamic range and noise performance compared to the color Q2. The Q2 Monochrom certainly won’t be for everyone, but for dedicated black-and-white shooters there is a lot to love about this camera. Jump to: What’s new | Body and handling | First...
Published Nov 10, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Our team at DPReview TV wanted a monochrome version of the Leica Q2 and they got it. Is this a case of ‘be careful what you wish for’? Nope. As Chris explains in our hands-on review, the Q2 might just be his new favorite camera. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Sample gallery from this episode Gear in this story What better time to test out an all-black-and-white camera than late autumn? We used a pre-production Leica Q2 Monochrom to capture some of the moody scenes of the...
Published Nov 10, 2020 | dpreview staff Leica’s black-and-white-only variant of the Q2 has just arrived, and what better time to shoot monochrome than late fall? Take a look at some samples captured with a pre-production Q2 Monochrom, including some Raw conversions that highlight the camera’s outstanding flexibility for post-processing. Gear in this story The Q2 Monochrom is a stealthy, niche camera aimed at black and white enthusiasts, and we’ve had one in our hands for a few days. Click through to read more. The Leica Q2 Monochrom is a version of the Gold Award-winning Q2...
Published Nov 10, 2020 | dpreview staff Leica has introduced the Q2 Monochrom, a black and white version of the Q2 – a team favorite here at DPReview. It features a designed-for-monochrome full-frame 47MP sensor that Leica claims should capture 2 additional stops of dynamic range over the Bayer version (13EV vs 11EV). The maximum ISO is 100,000, up from 50,000 on the Q2. The Q2 Monochrom uses the same stabilized 28mm F1.7 ASPH lens as the Q2. It shares the same 3.68MP OLED EVF and touchscreen display, as well. The body is more discreet than the Q2, with a matte black and leatherette finish...
Blackmagic Design has announced DaVinci Resolve 17, the latest major release of its flagship video and audio editing software. DaVinci Resolve is ‘the world’s only solution that combines editing, color correction, visual effects, motion graphics and audio post-production all in one software tool.’ DaVinci Resolve 17’s primary new features include HDR grading tools, redesigned primary color controls, an AI-based magic mask, a next-generation Fairlight audio engine and much more. Blackmagic states that in total there are over 100 new features and 200 improvements to...
The maker of the Solarcan has launched a new series of solargram cameras loaded with ready-tinted photo paper that will create colored images straight out of the tin. Solarcan Colours come in a choice of three versions to offer warm, cool or duotoned traces of the sun’s passage across the sky. Solarcan cameras are literally a drink can with a pin hole drilled into the side and a sheet of 7x5in photographic paper loaded and sealed inside. The idea is to strap the camera somewhere outside so it is facing south and then to leave it there as long as you like while it records a trace of the sun...
The embargo has lifted on iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max reviews ahead of their availability this coming Friday. So, just as we did with the iPhone 12 reviews, we’re rounding up and summarizing a number of reviews from across the web as we were unable to get ahold of review units. For the most part we’ll be focusing on the iPhone 12 Pro Max in this meta-review collection, but some videos and text reviews cover both the iPhone 12 Mini and 12 Pro Max, so you’ll get a little mix of both. MKBHD [embedded content] In this video review, Marques Brownlee, better known as MKBHD, shares his...
DJI Pocket 2$349 | DJI.com The DJI Pocket 2 is a second-generation all-in-one camera with a built-in three-axis stabilizer. A follow up to the Osmo Pocket, the camera remains roughly the same size as the original but features a larger sensor, a wider lens, an improved autofocus system, more microphones, and the ability to shoot higher-quality photos and videos. The camera remains incredibly easy to use and is a great option for vloggers and content-creators who need to capture stabilized video and don’t want to be weighed down with lots of gear. Jump to: Sample Photos | Specifications &...
[embedded content] Watch out, DJI. Sony Corporation announced today it is getting into the drone market under the brand name ‘Airpeak.’ I a short press release, accompanied by the above teaser video, Sony says the Airpeak brand will ‘reflect its aspiration to contribute to the further evolvement and the creation of the unprecedented value through its imaging and sensing technology.’ While Sony does hint at industrial purposes for its drones, the company specifically says the Airpeak brand ‘will support the creativity of video creators to the fullest extent possible.’ Sony says the project...
The Nikon 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR is a professional-grade super-telephoto zoom lens designed for sports and wildlife photographers. Its predecessor, the Nikon 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II, was a very popular lens for many years among many action photographers. When Canon released its 200-400mm f/4L IS USM with a built-in 1.4x teleconverter, many Nikon shooters wondered if such a lens could materialize for them in the future. Nikon finally announced the updated version in January of 2018, pushing the optical design even further by incorporating a built-in 1.4x teleconverter, as well as...
The Panasonic 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 is a compact zoom for L-mount cameras. It’s a great kit lens for those who like shooting wide and is well-suited for video work. View our Panasonic S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 sample gallery Gear in this story The new DJI Mavic Mini 2 includes several notable improvements over the original Mavic Mini, including 4K video, Raw photo capability, and DJI’s robust OcuSync 2.0 transmission system. Find out how the Olympus M.Zuiko 12-100mm F4 Pro does as a travel companion on a trip to Oz. We didn’t find many wizards or scarecrows, but we did see plenty of...
Baron Wolman, Rolling Stone’s first staff photographer, passed away at age 83 after battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. His longtime representative, Dianne Duenzl, confirmed the news to Rolling Stone this past Monday night. ‘Baron’s pictures gave us a rare, comprehensive, and accurate reflection of that time executed by a gifted artist whose visual intelligence is unsurpassed,’ Duenzl stated. Wolman was born on June 25, 1937, in Columbus, Ohio, and studied philosophy at Chicago’s Northwestern University. He...
Published Nov 7, 2020 | dpreview staff The DJI Mavic Mini is a great beginner-friendly drone in its own right, but the Mavic Mini 2 provides some significant improvements over its predecessor. The result is a fantastic little machine that’s easy to use, convenient to transport and full of sophisticated features in a small package. You can read all about it in our full DJI Mavic Mini 2 review, but be sure to check out the image quality it’s capable of by perusing the sample gallery above. Find out how the Olympus M.Zuiko 12-100mm F4 Pro does as a travel companion on a trip to Oz....
Venus Optics has made quite a name for itself with its collection of very wide angle lenses, and especially for the Laowa Zero-D series that features optical designs with very little curvilinear distortion. This little 9mm lens isn’t one of the Zero-D range, but it is still remarkable as the widest rectilinear focal length lens available for full frame cameras.The 9mm F5.6 FF RL lens has an extraordinary angle of view of 135°, so you’ll need to be careful your feet don’t make an unscheduled appearance in the bottom of the frame. The angle of view is so dramatic that users will have to...
Nikon has released financial results for the second quarter (Q2) of its 2021 fiscal year, which starts April 1 (2020) and ends March 31 (2021), revealing a larger operating loss than forecasted despite higher-than-expected revenue. As tends to be the case with financial results, there are plenty of nuances hidden within the broader numbers, but what is clear is Nikon’s Imaging Products Business is going through changes, not unlike Canon, which is also transitioning its product line and production facilities away from DSLRs and towards mirrorless. Q2 Financial Highlights by segment. We have...
[embedded content] Frii Designs, a company known for its unconventional photography accessories, has announced a forthcoming campaign to help fund its new Conda Strap, a camera shoulder strap that also doubles as a flexible mount and grip. Somewhere between a Joby Gorillapod and a shoulder strap, the Conda starts as a flexible shoulder strap that attaches directly to your camera via the tripod mount. When you need to use it as a tripod, simply flip the lever at the top and the Conda stiffens up for moulding into whatever shape you need. You can even separate the strap, wrap it around objects...
Lomography recently announced two new low ISO black-and-white films: Fantome ISO 8 and Babylon ISO 13. Both films belong to their ‘Kino’ line, which has been created from cine film stock produced by a German company. These monochromatic films offer some of the lowest ISO on the market at the moment. The slow speed means that they will produce negatives with very fine grain, but it also means it can be challenging to capture enough light for a proper exposure. With this in mind I loaded the test rolls into my Contax T2 and hoped that New York City would grant me some sunny...
Wild garlic, a misty morning and a low-down woodland view have combined to come out top in this year’s UK Landscape Photographer of the Year competition. Photographer Chris Frost picked up the title and a £10,000 cheque for his dawn picture that beat a field of ‘tens of thousands’ of entries in one of the biggest photography competitions in the UK. In its thirteenth year, the contest is run by photographer Charlie Waite and aims to celebrate the wide range of landscapes in the UK, but can be entered by anyone from outside the country. Categories for adults and young photographers allow...
Xiaomi has introduced its self-developed Retractable Wide-aperture Lens Technology at its annual developer conference. Image credit: Xiaomi Chinese technology company Xiaomi has officially kicked off its annual Mi Developer Conference (MIDC 2020) in Beijing. During the conference, Xiaomi has showcased numerous new technologies and breakthroughs, including retractable wide-aperture lens technology for smartphone devices. If you have been following along with new smartphone announcements over the last few years, you’ll have noticed a strong emphasis on improvements in image quality,...
[embedded content] The United States Navy Blue Angels have flown their last flight with their F/A-18A/B/C/D ‘Legacy’ Hornet aircrafts, which are being phased-out for the new F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. To commemorate the farewell flight of the 34-year-old planes, the U.S. Navy has released cockpit video and an array of images. The final flight occurred yesterday, November 4, over the Hornet’s hometown of Pensacola, Florida, just as the sun was setting on the Florida coastline. Over the winter, the U.S. Navy flight demonstration team will enter its training period with 18 new F/A-18E/F jets that...
Hong Kong camera shop owner David Chan has spent the last 60 years collecting vintage camera gear and amassing an impressive collection of vintage photographic equipment. South China Morning Post visited Chan and interviewed him about his impressive collection. The short film, ‘The Camera Guardian’, was filmed by Chris Chang. Its title is apt, as David Chan views himself as less of a collector and more of a guardian. He is working to preserve vintage camera gear, rather than cultivating a personal collection. Chan owns David Chan Co., where he has sold cameras since the 1960s....
[embedded content] Alongside DPReviewTV’s re-assessment of the Canon EOS R6, we conducted some simple side-by-side testing of the latest firmware, in comparison to the original version. Our original tests showed that the R6 would deliver the promised amount of recording time in fairly challenging conditions, but that it would then struggle to recover. Over the following weeks, diligent testing by users revealed Canon was factoring-in the initial temperature of the camera when determining how long to let it record for, but then was calculating recovery times without much consideration...
DJI Mini 2$449 | DJI.com A little over a year ago, DJI introduced the Mavic Mini. Its most notable feature was a takeoff weight that fell below the threshold of 250g (0.55 lbs). Now DJI is back with the Mini 2, which addresses the most important requests from users and still checks in at 249g. In the process, the Mavic branding has given way to a shorter name: the DJI Mini 2. Jump to: Camera | Controls | DJI app | Other upgrades | What’s it like to fly? | Who’s it for? The original Mini was packed full of features and easy to operate; the DJI Fly app was introduced at the same...
[embedded content] DJI has unveiled the DJI Mavic Mini 2, a second-generation compact drone that keeps the same look as its predecessor while improving performance in key areas. On the outside, the DJI Mavic Mini 2 looks almost indistinguishable from the Mavic Mini. It features the same 249g weight (1g under the 250g weight limit that requires you to register the drone with the United States Federal Aviation Authority (FAA)), the same white livery and the same fold-up design that makes is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. Meet DJI Mini 2.With a 4K camera and OcuSync 2.0, Mini 2...
Nikon has released the first non-beta version of its free webcam utility for macOS and Windows computers. Back in July, Nikon announced it was working on a webcam utility that would turned select Nikon cameras into webcams with compatible videoconferencing and streaming software. In August, they followed through on that promise with the release of a beta utility for Windows 10 users. Nikon confirmed a macOS version was on the way, but that has yet to be seen—until today. In addition to being the first non-beta version of the app for Windows 10 users, Webcam Utility Software version 1.0.0 is...
Canon has announced the release of the ML-100 and ML-105 Multipurpose Cameras, a pair of industrial-use cameras that offer extremely low light imaging capabilities in small, modular form factors. Both the ML-100 and ML-105 use a next-generation 19um 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor. The sensor can capture Full HD (1080p) with a subject illumination of less than 0.0005 lux when set to their maximum 75dB gain setting (equivalent to roughly 4.5M ISO). ML-100 ML-105 The two units are differentiated by lens mounts and video output configurations, resulting in four individual models. The ML-100 uses a...
Kodak Alaris has introduced a new application, Kodak Professional Select. The app relies upon proprietary artificial intelligence to cull hundreds to thousands of images based upon technical attributes and aesthetic qualities. The company states that technical attributes include color, focus, brightness, exposure, contrast and sharpness. With respect to aesthetic qualities, the AI looks for eyes being open, smiles and centered faces in your images. Kodak Professional Select then uses this data to select your best images and showcases them in an ‘easy-to-use interface.’...
Published Nov 4, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Following our DPReview TV video series ‘How to start a YouTube channel’, we received lots of follow-up questions from viewers, so Chris and Jordan sat down to answer some of the most common ones. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. The new DJI Mavic Mini 2 includes several notable improvements over the original Mavic Mini, including 4K video, Raw photo capability, and DJI’s robust OcuSync 2.0 transmission system. Find out how the Olympus M.Zuiko 12-100mm F4 Pro does as a...
Published Nov 4, 2020 | dpreview staff Panasonic has announced the Lumix S 85mm F1.8 for L-mount. This compact lens has nine elements, two of which are ED glass that help control chromatic aberration, along with a nine-blade aperture for circular out-of-focus highlights. It has a minimum focus distance of 0.8m (2.6ft) and a maximum magnification of 0.13x. The 85mm F1.8 is just 82mm (3.2″) long and weighs in at 355g (12.5oz). The lens is dust and moisture-resistant and Panasonic claims that it can function down to -10°C/+14°F. It’s designed to have the same size and control...
Published Nov 4, 2020 | dpreview staff Panasonic has announced an extensive series of feature-enhancing firmware updates for its S1, S1R, S1H and S5 full-frame mirrorless cameras, along with the G100 Micro Four Thirds model. All five updates will become available on November 24, 2020. The updates vary between models, often adding features and improvements from the other cameras. For example, the boost in AF performance for the S1H, S1R and S1 brings them inline with the performance of the S5. Meanwhile, the S1R, S1 and S5 gain the ability to specify shutter speed and gain (rather than...
Published Nov 4, 2020 | dpreview staff Panasonic’s latest lens addition to its full-frame lineup is the S 85mm F1.8. It’s weather resistant and weighs in at just 355g (12.5oz), and will sell for $600 in early 2021. We’ve been able to shoot with a pre-production version of the lens, just in time for some socially distanced fall portraits of friends – including the furry kind. Gear in this story Panasonic LUMIX G LENS, 42.5MM, F1.7 ASPH., MIRRORLESS MICRO FOUR THIRDS, POWER OPTICAL I.S., H-HS043K (USA BLACK) $347.99 Shop now PANASONIC LUMIX S Series Camera Lens, 85mm F1.8 L...
Introducing the Canon RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM and RF 50mm F1.8 STM Canon’s full-frame mirrorless RF system keeps on growing, and today sees the addition of two much-requested new lenses. The RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM is a compact, more affordable alternative to the previously-announced RF 70-200mm F2.8, and the RF 50mm F1.8 STM is a low-cost standard prime for photographers that don’t need F1.2 (i.e. most photographers). Click through this article for a walkthrough of their key features (hands-on images courtesy of Canon). Gear in this story We are retrieving offers for your...
Published Nov 4, 2020 | dpreview staff Canon has introduced a pair of lenses for its EOS R system. First up is the RF 70-200mm F4L IS USM, which is 32% shorter (at wide-angle) and 11% lighter than its popular EF counterpart. The lens is just 119mm (4.7″) long and weighs in at a 695g (1.5lbs), yet it retains the build quality and weather-sealing of other L-series lenses. Unlike those lenses, this 70-200 does not support teleconverter or offer a tripod mount. The lens’s image stabilizer can reduce shake by up to five stops, and when attached to an EOS R5 or R6, can reach 7.5 stops...
If you’re lucky enough to be in Japan at the moment, select Sony stores will give you a free — and downright adorable — mini camera kit if you purchase a Sony a7 or a9 series camera system. The limited-time promotion is going on through November 30 at the Sony Stores in the Ginza, Sapporo, Osaka and Fukuoka Tenjin districts. The mini kit includes miniature versions of the Sony a7R II and either a 24–70mm F2.8 OSS or 100–400mm GM OSS lens. The promotion appears to be limited to these stores, so unless you happen to be in Japan amidst this global pandemic or know someone who is (that’s also...
Apple’s iPhone 12 is the base model of the company’s new lineup. And yet, it’s packed full of high-end features, starting with a high-resolution, high contrast OLED display that allows for realistic display of HDR images. And while the base model doesn’t have the telephoto cameras the Pro and Pro Max models include, it comes with an ultra-wide (0.5x) module that enables dramatic perspectives and – in combination with the main wide module – helps the camera app generate more accurate depth maps in the phone’s ‘Portrait Mode’ than...
The XH Converter 0,8 brings new opportunities to Hasselblad photographers with the ability to unlock a whole new set of H System lens capabilities. The XH Converter 0,8, used on HC/HCD lenses attached to an X System or 907X camera, reduces the focal length of the lens by a factor of 0,8x, which delivers a wider field of view and improves the maximum aperture of the lens by two-thirds of a stop. Additionally, the XH Converter 0,8 improves lens performance in terms of contrast and apparent sharpness across the entire frame. An impressive combination for maximizing aperture is achieved when...
We fix a lot of lenses, but not all lenses can be fixed. With the next two posts, I hope to end the seventh most common forum war; the ‘lens variation is a big problem!’ vs ‘I don’t believe it exists!’ argument. Like a lot of forum wars, it comes down to semantics: Variation and bad copies aren’t the same thing (actually they’re not really related at all), but people tend to use the terms interchangeably. Even $2,000 lenses must have variation Note that I said ‘must’. I didn’t say ‘might’ or ‘could’. I certainly didn’t say ‘shouldn’t at this price’. If you...
Sony’s a7C is an attempt at a compact full-frame camera that retains the capability of a larger model. It has an awful lot in common with the still-available a7 III, with sensor, processor and most key specifications shared between the two models. However, while the $1800 launch price of the a7C is $200 lower than that of the a7 III, the bigger camera has been on the market for more than two years longer and consequently sells for much less in many places. So which camera is better for your...
iPhone lens and accessory manufacturer Moment has launched a new collection of mounts that make use of the magnet embedded in the Apple iPhone 12 to attach to the phone. The mount include their own magnets to connect with those in the phone’s body, and different fixtures on the other side that allow users to mount to phone on a support or to mount accessories on the phone. The accessories line up includes a mount for the air vent of a car, a tripod adapter, a cold shoe to fit accessories to the phone as well as a mount that allows you to attach your iPhone to the wall. Moment says it uses a...
A customer at Camera West in California recently traded in an interesting piece of photographic history, the Calypso underwater camera. The 35mm film camera was the first of its kind that didn’t need housing to be used underwater. The Calypso was the brainchild of legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau and Belgian engineer Jean de Wouters. The Calypso was released in 1961 as the first 35mm underwater camera which could be used without housing. Cousteau wanted a small, simple camera you could use on land and underwater without any fuss. When the Calypso launched, there were a trio of...
After unveiling ON1 Photo RAW 2021 in September, ON1 has officially released the new software. ON1 describes the latest version of its flagship software a ‘hassle-free, professional photo organizer, raw processor, layered editor and effects app.’ ON1 promises its software is ‘perfect for those seeking an ultra-convenient all-in-one photo editing solution.’ ON1 Photo RAW 2021 includes numerous additions and improvements, including improved automatic AI adjustments, a new portrait editing workflow, improved color selection technology and much more. [embedded content]...
Repair site iFixit has discovered that repairing the cameras inside Apple’s new iPhone 12 smartphones will not be able to be, at least easily, done by third parties, as removing the cameras requires access to a proprietary tool that only authorized Apple technicians will have access to. While trying to swap the camera modules inside two iPhone 12 devices, iFixit suspected something was up. After ‘exhaustive testing, comparing notes with multiple repair technicians, and reviewing leaked Apple training documents,’ iFixit discovered ‘the iPhone 12 camera is entirely unreliable when swapped...
Ever wondered why your subjects turn out yellow when photographing them in indoor environments? Or why your camera flash can make them appear blue? Thoroughly understanding the concept of white balance and how it works is very important in digital photography, because setting it incorrectly could ruin a picture, adding all kinds of unwanted color casts and causing skin tones to look very unnatural. In this article, we will go over the basics of white balance and color temperature, topics that can be a bit intimidating for beginners to understand. Table of Contents Introduction No matter what...
The Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II are solid updates to the original Z6 and Z7 but neither represents a ‘new’ concept in the Z-series lineup. With the Z6 II and Z7 II, Nikon has modernized its high-end Z-series full-frame lineup, and made its offerings more competitive against midrange and high-end ILCs from Canon, Panasonic and Sony. But while the Z7 II is the nominal flagship, it’s clearly not a ‘professional’ model in the same sense as the D6 and (arguably) the D850. While new to the market, neither Mark II model represents a new concept. This means that the gap which...
Published Nov 2, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] We realize it’s not the conventional wisdom, but you should probably go play with fire. Why? Because, from fire comes art. Tell your mom we said it’s OK. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Find out how the Olympus M.Zuiko 12-100mm F4 Pro does as a travel companion on a trip to Oz. We didn’t find many wizards or scarecrows, but we did see plenty of lizards and landscape scenes along the Australian coast. Sony’s a7C is among the smallest full-frame mirrorless cameras...
Published Oct 29, 2020 | dpreview staff Previous 1 Introduction 2 Next Whether you’re just sharing clips with friends or you’re launching an online on-camera career, vlogging matters. And there’s a point at which your smartphone may not give you the look or control you’re after. With 180-degree selfie screens, wide-angle lenses, microphone inputs and great video quality, more and more dedicated cameras offer just what you need to look and sound your best. Here are our top picks, giving particular attention to 4K video quality and dependable autofocus. Our pick: Sony ZV-1 The Sony ZV-1 is an...
Chinese lens manufacturer 7Artisans has released a new 18mm F6.3 pancake lens for APS-C camera systems. The ultra-compact fixed-focus lens is constructed of six elements in four groups. Its 18mm focal length is roughly a 27mm equivalent on most APS-C sensors, it has a minimum focusing distance of 35cm (1.1ft) and it weighs just 51g (1.8oz). The lens is being offered for Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds and Sony E mount camera systems. It’s available to purchase for on Amazon and other authorized 7Artisan retailers for $69. Find out how the Olympus M.Zuiko 12-100mm F4 Pro does as a...
Those looking for a lens to help with architectural photography don’t have too many choices. Canon and Nikon provide tilt-and-shift lenses for the F and EF mount systems but it’s fair to say these are quite costly – as specialist products usually are. Samyang makes a 24mm that comes in a wide range of mounts, but beyond that options are limited to the adapters various independent brands, such as Fotodiox, offer. This new lens from Laowa is currently the widest shift lens for full frame users. Where this lens also differs from those others available is that it only shifts – there is no...
Mint Chocs: Yeah, I think as many people still use it, repairs and parts will still be available for some time. One small camera shop still has original 5d shutter replacement on their price list. Or maybe they just didn’t update their web page for years, who knows. I still want to know some average number of years after which official canon services stop to repair their discontinued...
Published Oct 31, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Watch our review of the Sony a7S III to find out why Jordan calls it ‘the best camera for run and gun videography’ available today. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Sample gallery from this episode Gear in this story We’ve started digging into the a7S III’s video capabilities. Initial results are positive: we measured excellent, sub-10ms rolling shutter rates, and we can confirm that the camera uses a dual gain sensor. Rather than chase ever bigger headline...
Published Oct 31, 2020 | dpreview staff The Sony a7S III is optimized for video, but its 12MP sensor is very capable and performs well in low light. Our new a7S III sample gallery includes everything from night shots to portraits. View the Sony a7S III sample gallery Gear in this story We’ve started digging into the a7S III’s video capabilities. Initial results are positive: we measured excellent, sub-10ms rolling shutter rates, and we can confirm that the camera uses a dual gain sensor. Rather than chase ever bigger headline numbers, the Sony a7S III focuses on doing one thing...
The second season of the hit Disney+ series The Mandalorian premiered today and there is fascinating photography associated with the production of the Star Wars spinoff show. For starters, some scenes in the show were shot using the Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR camera. As Digital Camera World points out, not only were scenes shot using the Canon 5D Mark III, but an adapted Nikon 28mm lens was used and the camera operator was John Knoll, co-creator of Photoshop and current effects supervisor and chief creative officer at Industrial Light and Magic (ILM). If you watched the first season of The...
Venus Optics has announced the release of the Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D Shift, a new lens that takes the crown as the widest shift lens for full-frame camera systems. The lens is constructed of 17 elements in 11 groups, including two aspherical elements and a new lens coating. It has a 110-degree angle of view, offers a 65mm image circle and can shift +/-11mm on full-frame camera systems (+/-8mm when adapted for medium format cameras, such as Fujifilm GFX and Hasselblad X1D cameras). Other specifications include a five-blade aperture diaphragm, a 20cm (7.8”) minimum focusing distance and a...
Published Oct 30, 2020 | dpreview staff Previous 1 Introduction 2 Next What is it we love so much about instant cameras? Is it their ease-of-use? Or the sensation of being able to hold and share a physical print? Maybe it’s the excitement that comes from watching an image slowly appear before your eyes. Surely for some, the lo-fi image quality is refreshing in an increasingly high-resolution, digital world. In this guide, we’ll cover cameras making use of Fujifilm’s popular Instax film. These cameras come in a wide range of designs and make use of one of three formats (see...
After perusing some vacation photos and weeping ever so gently for a lost world in which international travel was feasible, I pulled myself together and made some selects to add to our Olympus M.Zuiko 12-100mm F4 Pro sample gallery. From lizards to crocs and jungles to cityscapes, take a virtual visit to Queensland in our updated sample gallery. And in case you missed it, check out our field review of the Olympus 12-100mm F4 here. Gear in this story Olympus has released a major firmware update for two of its OM-D cameras as well as the PEN-F. It adds support for Profoto’s TTL...
Photos Members Group Since For how long does canon service their discontinued cameras? Điđi says: Just got an 5d mk III. I’m blown away by it’s possibilities. Can’t imagine I will ever want something beter and more recent. Do I have to worry about not be able to repair it, or replace the shutter in the next few years? The shutter count on mine is pretty high. The production of it ended in 2016. I think. 3:05PM, 29 October 2020 PDT (permalink) Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
Hasselblad has released a pair of firmware updates for its X1D II 50C and 907X 50C medium format cameras that adds, amongst other improvements, an on-screen distance scale for measuring focus and improved intervalometer features. Firmware version 1.4.0 for both the X1D II 50C and 907X 50C adds a new Distance Scale feature that effectively recreates the distance scale that’s traditionally on the lens and overlays it on the liveview display. It can be set to metric or imperial units and will work with any XCD lens updated to the latest firmware. Hasselblad has also improved the Interval Timer...
Lensbaby has announced the Spark 2.0 lens and its design draws inspiration from the original Lensbaby launched in 2004. The new lens allows you to adjust the ‘sweet spot’ of focus by physically bending the lens across a wide range of angles. You can adjust where the spot of focus is across the entire frame. The Spark 2.0 is a 50mm lens with a maximum f/2.5 aperture. With respect to the angle of tilt, Lensbaby states that it is 46mm. The manual focus lens can focus as close as 15″ (38cm). The lens includes a pair of elements in a single group and its total weight is 6.5 oz....
Hello, I have been using Canon EOS rebel t5 for the last 6 years for fun, I decided to take my photography to the next level, I bought a canon lens 70-200 mm Ef 2.8 III, so what a good body canon camera that would be compatible with this lens? And also what the difference between mirrorless camera vs. DSL, which would have best auto focus and quick tracking any advice would be appreciated!...
This year’s International Photography Awards (IPA) received over 13,000 submissions from 120 countries. Judges selected winners and finalists for 13 categories and they were announced on Tuesday, October 27th. ‘In these unprecedented times, this year’s entries reflect some of the biggest challenges facing our generation–not the least of which is dealing with a virus which, for the first time, is an event that has affected every person on earth in some way. We see photography at its best–whether covering the COVID pandemic, or the world’s uprising against...
Photos Members Group Since Advice on upgrading canon rebel t5 salwa02 says: Hello, I have been using Canon EOS rebel t5 for the last 6 years for fun, I decided to take my photography to the next level, I bought a canon lens 70-200 mm Ef 2.8 III, so what a good body canon camera that would be compatible with this lens? And also what the difference between mirrorless camera vs. DSL, which would have best auto focus and quick tracking any advice would be appreciated! ThanksSalwa 7:34AM, 29 October 2020 PDT (permalink) Mint Chocs says: The 80D would be very good crop sensor APS-C and if you have...
Zeiss has announced the release of its long-awaited ZX1 mirrorless camera in the United States and Germany. First announced back in September 2018, the Zeiss ZX1 full-frame Android-powered camera is designed, in Zeiss’ own words, to help users ‘Shoot. Edit. Share.’ all on one device thanks to the integration of hardware and software. At the core of the ZX1 is a 37.4-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor developed by Zeiss. In front of the sensor is a non-interchangeable Zeiss Distagon 35mm F2 T* lens with a focus and aperture ring (both of which appear to be electronically controlled). In...
Published Oct 29, 2020 | dpreview staff The Sony a7C is a full-frame mirrorless camera that’s closer to the size and shape of an a6000-series APS-C model. In fact, its impressively small form factor and highly capable AF helped earn it a Silver Award in our recent review. Take a look at our updated sample gallery, which we’ve updated with images taken throughout the course of our testing, as well as some new Raw conversions. Read our full Sony a7C review Gear in this story Take a look at some Raw conversions and additional images shot during our testing of the Silver...
Does how we place an image in history depend upon its presentation? A new quiz (and experiment) by Matt Daniels and Jan Diehm aims to test this question. The quiz, published on The Pudding, shows users a series of five images captured in the United States during the last century and asks you to estimate the year the photo was taken. We recommend taking the quiz before reading the rest of this article to preserve the integrity of the data results. The quiz shows some images in color, and others in black and white. In some cases, the black and white image has been digitally altered from its...
As it said it would at the beginning of October, Fujifilm has released a firmware update for its XT3 camera that it claims will dramatically improve autofocus performance. Firmware version 4.00 for the XT-3 claims to triple the autofocus speed from 0.06 seconds down to 0.02 seconds, bringing it in line with the autofocus speed of the newer X-T4. The algorithm that predicts the location of subjects has also been improved, according tot he changelog. Overall autofocus tracking performance has been doubled (compared to firmware version 3.30), with faster and more accurate subject acquisition....
Photographer Ace Noguera has published a video highlighting not only the great style of vintage cameras but also their distinct shutter sounds. It’s a satisfying watch and listen. Of his video, Noguera told DPReview, ‘The video came from an idea I’ve had for a while, to simply showcase how shutter sounds and technology has changed over the years. I thought it would be cool and entertaining to put it in a visual format and share with others how not only designs have changed over the years, but how we’ve been able to integrate electronics to help automate how we take...
Back-button focus is a camera technique that separates focusing and shutter release to two separate buttons. It is a useful way to stop the camera’s autofocus system from getting continuously engaged when the shutter is released. In this article, we will take a closer look at what back-button focusing is, and how you can take advantage of it in your photography. One of the key areas many photographers often struggle with, especially when starting out, is focusing. Being able to properly acquire focus on a subject or a scene is critical in making sure that the photograph is sharp where it...
[embedded content] Insta360 has announced the ONE X2, a new waterproof 360-degree camera that features stabilized 5.7K recording, a round touchscreen display and built-in editing tools. The overall shape of the ONE X2 is similar to the Insta360 ONE X, but instead of a black and white OLED display, the ONE X2 features a full-color display that can be used to both compose your shots and navigate through the camera’s settings. The ONE X2 features four shooting modes: 360, Steady Cam, InstaPano and MultiView. In 360 mode, the camera will capture and stitch together a 5.7K 360-degree video....
Published Oct 28, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Canon recently announced an EOS R6 firmware update to address overheating issues. Does firmware 1.1.1 improve the camera’s video performance? Quite a bit, it turns out. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Gear in this story Canon recently announced an EOS R6 firmware update to address overheating issues. Does firmware 1.1.1 improve the camera’s video performance? Quite a bit, it turns out. Birds, spiders, cats, squirrels, planes, boats, distant mountains and (naturally) the...
The Olympus 12-100mm F4 IS Pro is a rugged, professional-level zoom lens with a focal length range that can cover almost any everyday situation. It also focuses impressively close, only adding to its versatility. It’s the kind of one-lens solution that might tempt you for travel photography in particular, but these types of lenses often trade convenience for outright image quality – so is that the case here? Let’s find out. Jump to: Handling | AF and stabilization | Image Quality | Conclusion | Samples Key specifications: Focal length range: 12-100mm (24-200mm, 35mm equiv.)...
[embedded content] Hot on the heels of DJI releasing its latest gimbals, Chinese gimbal manufacturer FeiyuTech has released the AK2000C, its latest three-axis handheld gimbal for mid-sized camera systems. The AK2000C is a lightweight handheld gimbal that can hold just shy of 2.2kg (5lbs) worth of camera gear and run for up to seven hours on a single charge. This payload would be enough to hold recent cameras, such as the Canon EOS R/R5/R6, Fujifilm X-T3, Nikon Z6/7 and Sony a7 III with standard primes and zoom lenses attached. The frame of the gimbal is constructed of an aluminum alloy and,...
A study recently published in Nature Communications details the creation of an ultra-fast 3D camera capable of recording at 100 billion frames per second. The development comes from Lihong Wang and his team at Caltech, where the researchers developed this new camera using the same foundational technology found in Wang’s previous 70 trillion frames per second project. The newly detailed camera produces what the researchers call ‘single-shot stereo-polarimetric compressed ultrafast photography’ (SP-CUP), a technology that records video at insanely fast speeds in three...
[embedded content] Ricoh Imaging has officially given its forthcoming flagship APS-C DSLR a name and confirmed a few specifications we can expect from the camera. In both the above video and on a development update on its website, Ricoh Imaging says its new DSLR will be called the Pentax K-3 Mark III. The camera will feature an entirely redesigned 26-megapixel CMOS sensor, 5-axis in-body image stabilization (CIPA rated for 5.5 stops of compensation), dual SD card slots (no details on whether both or just one is UHS-II), an ISO range of 100–1,600,000 and a maximum burst rate of 12 frames per...
Previous 1 Introduction 2 Next The Sony a7C is the company’s latest and smallest full-frame interchangeable lens camera. It fits a 24MP full-frame sensor and image stabilization into a body more closely resembling the APS-C sensor a6600. A lot of work has clearly gone into making this one of the smallest full frame cameras available, whereas a lot of the features and capabilities are familiar. A new retractable kit zoom is being launched along with the a7C to help maintain those size savings. Out of camera JPEG.ISO 500 | 1/40 sec | F9 | Sony FE 35mm F1.8Photo by Carey Rose Key...
Earlier this month All About Photo selected 25 photographers from 11 countries as winners of its “Shapes” competition. Winning images appear in the 13th edition of AAP Magazine, which can be purchased here. The subject matter displayed in these works illustrates shapes and patterns found in place settings, architecture, abstractions, and more. The top 3 winners, who were rewarded a $1,000 cash are as follows: First place winner: JP Terlizzi (United States)Second place winner: Wendel Wirth (United States)Third place winner: Klaus Lenzen (Belgium) The remaining mentions, whose...
BCN Retail, a Japanese analyst firm that collects daily sales data of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras from online and in-person points of sale in Japan, has published (translated) its latest numbers, showing the breakdown of Japanese domestic market share in the full-frame mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (MILC) market. BCN Retail starts its report with partially encouraging news, noting the camera market, at least in Japan, has almost entirely recovered from the pandemic drop, with unit sales in the month of September being down just 2% and revenue from those sales down just...
NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) has used its onboard Faint Object infrared Camera for the SOFIA Telescope (FORCAST) to discover water molecules on the sunlit surface of the Moon. For the first time, there are indications that water may be distributed across the Moon’s surface, and not limited to just cold, dark areas of the lunar surface. SOFIA’s infrared camera, used in conjunction with a 106-inch diameter telescope, picked up ‘the specific wavelength unique to water molecules, at 6.1 microns, and discovered a relatively surprising...
Three weeks ago, the long-awaited Zeiss ZX1 camera reappeared for pre-order on B&H Photo after months and months of silence regarding the availability of the Android-powered mirrorless camera. While B&H has since pulled its listing, a new report from Nokishita claims the camera will be available on October 29 with an MSRP of $6,000/€6,000 (the same price B&H had it listed for). When B&H listed the Zeiss ZX1 for pre-order earlier this month, we contacted both B&H and Zeiss on the matter, but both passed on the opportunity to comment on the matter. Sometime between then and...
Published Oct 26, 2020 | dpreview staff The Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S completes the ‘holy trinity’ of traditional F2.8 zooms for Z-mount. Offering substantial weight and size savings over the previous AF-S 14-24mm F2.8 (and capable of accepting both screw-in and cut gel filters) the new zoom is more practical than its predecessor, but is the higher price reflected in its performance? Take a look at our sample gallery to find out. See our Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 sample gallery Gear in this story Nikon’s mirrorless lens roadmap just moved two steps further forward with the launch...
Searching the internet I see the lens is offered on ebay in various market as Canon EF-S 60 mm F/2.8 USM Lens (Swiss MPN). The lenses on ebay are no 3rd party lenses. “eBay has been enforcing product identifier (like MPN) requirements since 29 February, 2016. It’s highly recommended that all eBay sellers add such identifiers to items wherever they apply.” MPN usually stands for Manufacturing Part Number and defines amongst other points the place Canon intends to sell the product. Service cost could be higher outside Switzerland. In general Canon is fighting the “gray...
[embedded content] Weird lens guru Mathieu Stern is back at it with a new video that shows images captured with two $20 Carl Zeiss projector lenses he converted into camera lenses. As with many of Stern’s DIY projector lens projects, both of these lenses — a 120mm F1.9 and a 105mm F1.9 — lack any way to focus and don’t have any adjustable aperture. While the adjustable aperture isn’t quite so easy to address, the video briefly shows how he uses an M65 Helicoid ring adapter to give manual focus abilities to the lens. Although not shown in the video, Stern then uses an M65 to Sony E-mount...
Most modern digital cameras are equipped with advanced autofocus systems that are often hard to understand. Whether you are shooting with an entry-level or professional camera, knowing how to use the autofocus system effectively is essential to get sharp images. A badly-focused, blurry image can ruin a photograph and you cannot repair it in post-processing. If you learn how to focus correctly, you will end up with sharp, perfectly usable images each time, which will make yourself, your family, and your clients happy. Simply put, accurate focus translates to sharper images and that is...
Photos Members Group Since Canon efs 60 mm usm (Swiss epn) SoulRider.222 says: A third party lens most likely made in Switzerland. Like Carl Zeiss. Third party lenses should work on a Canon T4i. I’ve used a Quantaray 70-300mm Tele-Macro Zoom lens on my Canon T1i and XTi with no issues. And a Sigma lens on my trusty vintage Rebel 2000! EPN stands for EOS Professional Network. It’s based in UK and Ireland though. I was curious and found this post: www.dpnow.com/articles/5605.html 16 hours ago (permalink) N808PV says: Searching the internet I see the lens is offered on ebay in...
Roughly clockwise from left: 300mm collimator, laser transmission testing, lens test projector, Trioptics Imagemaster HR optical bench, spectrometry measurement. It might not look like much, but the total cost is similar to really nice house in a small city (or a decent house in big city). I have a complete testing lab at my disposal: MTF benches, lens test projectors, spectrometers, lasers, an Imatest setup gathering dust in a back room; everything all the cool kids have. A lot of people assume I test the hell out of my own shiny new personal lenses after I buy them. (Yes, I buy my own...
Published Oct 24, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] What’s the best entry-level full frame mirrorless camera? We compare the Nikon Z5 to the Canon EOS RP to find out. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Gear in this story ‘We have to go fishing to test the Nikon Z5,’ they told us. ‘It’s all about the camera,’ they said. Call us skeptical, but such are the lives of YouTube stars. So join us as we go fishing with the Nikon Z5 For still photographers, we feel the Nikon Z5 represents the best value for the...
Award-winning artist and director Lynette Wallworth released her documentary Awavena in 2018 to critical acclaim. The project’s director of photography, Greg Downing, utilized numerous cameras during production, including the specialized Canon ME20F-SH multi-purpose camera. Awavena follows the first female shaman of the Yawanawa tribe in the Amazonian rainforest. As part of the film, the crew documents an Ayahuasca vision quest and represents this experience using real footage captured in incredibly low light and CGI. Downing, with the aid of the ME20F-SH, captured footage of...
[embedded content] If you’re wondering what all Apple managed to pack inside its iPhone 12, repair site iFixit is currently hosting a live teardown of one of Apple’s latest smartphone on its YouTube channel. The review started at roughly 1:20pm ET, but it’s still going on and is available to watch from the beginning if you’d prefer to take it all in. If iFixit comes across any interesting surprises, we’ll summarize them in an update to this article. Autel Robotics released its long-awaited EVO II series drone this summer after several delays. With multiple cameras to choose from, and options...
Don’t ask why Yongnuo decided to showcase a full-frame E-mount lens on an APS-C camera body…our guess is as good as yours. Chinese accessory and lens manufacturer Yongnuo has announced the release of a new 35mm F2 autofocus lens for full-frame Sony cameras. The new lens is constructed of nine elements in eight groups, including one low-dispersion element and one aspherical element. The lens also features what Yongnuo calls a ‘nano-multilayer coating,’ but doesn’t specify what elements this coating is applied to. The 35mm F2 has an aperture range of F2-F16, uses a seven-blade...
Autel Robotics announced its long-awaited EVO II series drone at CES 2020 in January, promising vast improvements over the original EVO model launched back in 2018. Its most notable feature is a modular camera system, offering three models that cover a range of features that meet different users’ needs, from consumers to professionals. The camera on the standard EVO II uses a 1/2″ 48MP Quad Bayer sensor and is the first consumer drone to offer 8K video. The EVO II Pro uses a larger 1″-type 20MP sensor that gives 6K recording, and the EVO II Dual features both an optical and...
Published Oct 23, 2020 | dpreview staff Photo: Sroyon / 35mmc.com Pinhole photography is often associated with ‘intro to photography’ -type classes, because it simplifies the process of recording an image down to bare bones. But there is both an art and a science to creating a well-functioning pinhole camera. Specifications like hole diameter and the light-sensitive material’s distance and angle-of-view to the pinhole make a huge difference. So, how does one elevate the pinhole camera from DIY beginner project to serious creative tool? With a little bit of technical...
[embedded content] NASA has released pictures taken by the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft that show the moment it touched down on the Bennu asteroid 200 million miles from Earth. The craft left Cape Canaveral a little over four years ago with the aim of intersecting the asteroid, and landed on the surface within three feet of the intended target on 20th October. As the craft approached the asteroid its SamCam camera captured images at a rate of one every 1.25 seconds, recording the successful touch-down and the lift-off just six seconds later. While in contact with the surface OSIRIS-Rex used its...
Off-the-wall photographic company Lomography has introduced a 35mm film camera that shoots 104mm long panoramic images through a lens that we are encouraged to fill with water. The company claims the HydroChrome Sutton’s Panoramic Belair camera is the world’s first 35mm format panoramic camera with a liquid-filled lens. Not surprising you might think, but they had to specify ‘35mm’ as in 1859 pioneering British photographer Thomas Sutton invented a panoramic camera with a water-filled lens that recorded on curved plates. The camera has a plastic body and a lens that offers the angle of view...
Manfrotto has introduced its own-brand camera batteries and a dual-bay charger that will be available exclusively in the USA. The lithium-ion batteries fit Canon and Nikon cameras, and are said to offer enhanced performance over standard batteries. The HLX-E6N battery for Canon is a replacement for Canon’s LP-E6N, but the Manfrotto version offers 2000mAh over Canon’s 1865mAh. The Nikon alternative has slightly greater capacity than the 1900mAh of Nikon’s EN-EL15A and EN-EL15B batteries, but slightly less than the 2280mAh capacity of the EN-EL-15C. The ProCube charger can accommodate two...
Lux Optics, the company behind the popular iOS camera app Halide, has announced the release of Halide Mark II, a second-generation camera app for iOS that’s the culmination of more than 18 months of work. Halide Mark II is an entirely new app with a revamped interface designed from the ground up to make a more a user experience that is simple to use, but rich in professional-level features for those who want to get the most out of their iPhone photography. Halide Mark II has the same exposure control and focus gestures as before, but has further refined the experience with additional...
Adam Schultz, oficial photographer for the Biden For President campaign. Photo: Drew Heskett Adam Schultz is a busy man. Official photographer for Joe Biden’s presidential campaign, he’s traveling all over the US with the candidate, taking and sharing pictures of the campaign trail. We caught up with Adam recently to talk about what it means to shoot for a presidential campaign, how 2020 differs from previous election cycles, and why he can’t wait until it’s possible to take pictures of people without masks on. All pictures courtesy of Adam Schultz unless otherwise...
Apple doesn’t make its naming system easy to understand, but to be fair, the company is hardly alone in this. This year’s class of new iPhones includes four models – iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max – and aside from the size differences implied by ‘mini’ and ‘Max,’ you’re on your own to figure out what separates them. One of the differences that matters to a lot of people is the device’s camera features, and that’s what we’re here to help demystify. We’ll go into depth on the more subtle differences between each...
For nearly a decade the Nikon 600mm f/4G ED VR lens reigned supreme as the most desirable lens among many sports and wildlife photographers. A beast of a lens, it was known to be exceptionally sharp, producing beautiful and contrasty images. Nikon finally updated the lens with a lighter modern version in 2015, which triggered many owners to sell their 600mm lenses in order to upgrade to the latest and greatest “E” version. Today, one can purchase a used version of the 600mm f/4G VR at nearly half the price, which makes it a real bargain. In this review, we will take a closer look at this...
It’s been a busy week for photo editing software announcements. The day after Adobe announced the latest versions of Lightroom and Photoshop, DxO has joined the party with its announcement of DxO PhotoLab 4. PhotoLab 4 includes numerous new features and improvements, but the highlight is DxO’s new DeepPRIME technology. DeepPRIME utilizes artificial intelligence to perform improved demosaicing and denoising in a single step. DxO has used machine learning and millions of images to train the DeepPRIME algorithm. The result is that all images, particularly those captured at high ISO...
During the Adobe MAX conference on Tuesday, HP introduced the newest products added to its HP Create Ecosystem, including the next-generation DreamColor and Z by HP monitors. According to the company, these models were made ‘with the creator in mind,’ offering everything from frameless designs to the promise of ‘seamless color accuracy,’ 4K resolutions and USB-C connectivity. The HP create Ecosystem was first announced at Adobe MAX 2019, introducing a variety of products and partnerships aimed at supporting the creative community, including photographers and...
Winners of the 1st annual Aerial Photography Awards Several thousand photos from 65 countries were submitted to the 1st annual Aerial Photography Awards – a competition open to artists using drones, kites, balloons, helicopters, and planes to capture imagery. The jury, including From Where I Drone’s Dirk Dallas, Costas Spathis, Women Who Drone’s Elena Buenrostro, the Abstract Aerial Art team, and Florian Ledoux awarded 106 photos in 22 categories and 11 photographers in 6 master categories. ‘When I submitted my images to the Aerial Photography Awards I knew the competition...
Adobe has announced Premiere Pro (version 14.5) will now natively support ProRes Raw, finally opening up editing of Apple’s Raw video format to all Premiere Pro users. Earlier this year, Adobe started selectively supporting ProRes Raw, but only for Windows users running Nvidia GPUs. With this new update, both macOS and Windows users will be able to edit ProRes Raw video regardless of what system or GPU your computer has packed inside. The initial support is limited, in the sense you aren’t offered full control of ISO and White Balance settings as you are with Apple’s Final Cut Pro X, but...
Adobe has announced a massive Photoshop update which included, among many other features, the integration of Adobe’s new Unified Extensibility Platform (UXP) for plugins. Shortly after Adobe unveiled the new version of Photoshop, Loupedeck announced its collaboration with Adobe on a new plugin for Photoshop. The free plugin, which can be downloaded through the new Plugin Marketplace in the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop application, introduces new features and improvements for owners of the Loupedeck CT and Loupedeck Live. You may recall that we covered the new Loupedeck Live product...
Previous 1 Introduction 2 Next Introduction All product photography by Dan Bracaglia Canon’s EOS R5 is an excellent camera for professionals or anyone that’s looking for a supremely capable option for almost any type of photography, from sports and action to studio portraits and landscapes. It’s a 45MP full-frame mirrorless camera that can shoot clips of 8K video, has impressive Dual Pixel autofocus and excellent ergonomics. It can also capture 10-bit HDR stills and video for HDR display and is the spiritual (and mirrorless) successor to Canon’s 5D-series DSLR...
Published Oct 21, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] DJI’s new Ronin gimbals, the RS 2 and RSC 2, have been updated a ton of important ways: better stabilization algorithms, built-in color displays, heavier payloads… heck, even the carrying cases are better. Jordan takes a closer look at what’s new and how they function in the field, both as tools for videographers and fitness buffs alike. Yep, you read that right. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Canon’s EOS R5 is one of the best mirrorless cameras on the market...
Today is the day a number of reviewers are allowed to share their first thoughts on Apple’s new iPhone 12 Pro, the smaller of the company’s two latest flagship mobile devices announced last week. While we haven’t had the chance to take one for a spin yet, we’ve rounded up a few reviews from across the web to see what others’ opinions on the photographic capabilities of the new iPhone devices are. From more general tech-centric reviews, such as The Verge’s Nilay Patel’s, to photo-specific reviews such as Austin Mann’s in-depth dive, we’ve tried to gather a nice spread of opinions....
As part of Adobe MAX 2020, which is virtual (and free to attend) this year, Adobe has announced the latest updates to the Adobe Photoshop family. Artificial intelligence and Adobe Sensei play a major role in today’s updates, which are now available for all subscribers. Adobe Photoshop 2021 Adobe calls Photoshop 2021, also known as version 22.0, the ‘world’s most advanced AI application for creatives,’ so let’s see what’s new. The primary new features are Neural Filters, Sky Replacement, improved Refine Edge Selections and the all-new Discover panel. The...
[embedded content] In addition to its Lightroom and Photoshop updates, adobe has also revealed a prototype of its Content Authenticity Prototype, a key new tool that will play a key role in Adobe’s Content Authenticity Initiative first unveiled a year ago at Adobe MAX 2019. A screenshot from the video showing the ‘Content Credentials’ toolset in the beta version of Adobe Photoshop. As the above video demonstrates, the new opt-in tool provides a way for photojournalists, artists and other creatives to cyptographically sign and embed editing and attribution information to images...
[embedded content] DJI has announced the release of its new DJI Pocket 2, a second-generation three-axis mini camera. The updated camera drops the Osmo nomenclature its predecessor bore and improves its performance across the board. Despite keeping its compact size, weighing just 117g (4.2oz), the Pocket 2 has a larger sensor and wider lens than the Osmo Pocket, which DJI claims has dramatically improve image quality for both photos and video. The new 1/1.7” sensor (Osmo Pocket had a 1/2.3” sensor) works in tandem with a new 20mm (equivalent) F1.8 lens to capture 16MP photos in standard mode...
Published Oct 20, 2020 | dpreview staff The Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 is Nikon’s most compact and affordable ($400 MSRP) lens for full-frame Z-mount cameras. It’s also one of two lenses available as a kit with the excellent, entry-level Nikon Z5 body, and collapses down to a mere 51mm (2″) when retracted. While it’s certainly not the fastest glass in town, it is respectably sharp for a modern kit lens. Take a look for yourself. See our Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 sample gallery Gear in this story Fujifilm’s latest entry-level Instax Mini model offers improved auto...
Although we have had pretty good discounts on Nikon Z camera bodies, other than the FTZ adapter, we have not yet seen any instant rebates on Z-mount lenses. It looks like Nikon is starting this fall sales season with a few Z lens rebates, as well as more Nikon Z cameras. Let’s take a look at what lenses are going on sale. Nikon Z Lens Rebates The first Nikon Z instant lens rebates are fairly limited, and include the following lenses: If you have been waiting for a good discount on Z-mount lenses, these are excellent deals on some of the finest mirrorless lenses on the market today. Check out...
Black and white film and paper manufacturer Ilford Photo has produced a series of videos to help beginners get to grips with essential darkroom techniques. Hosted by Rachel Brewster-Wright from Little Vintage Photography the collection of videos tackles some of the basics of common darkroom questions in a simple to follow format. So far, subjects covered in the 16-video playlist include dodging and burning, selenium toning, using multi-grade paper and more. The series sits alongside a mass of other educational content from the film-maker that covers issues such as how an enlarger works,...
Editor’s note (October 19, 9:15pm ET): The Lightroom Classic 10.0 update goes live on October 20th—the documentation on Adobe’s site we used as a source for this article went live ahead of the release and Adobe requested we clarify this discrepancy. Adobe has released Lightroom Classic version 10.0, ushering in a variety of performance improvements and new features, including new controlled color grading adjustments for shadows, midtones and highlights. With Lightroom Classic’s new color grading tool, users can control the color separately in midtones, shadows and...
[embedded content] 7artisans has announced yet another affordable ultra-fast manual prime lens, the 35mm F0.95 APS-C lens for Canon M, Fuji X, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon Z and Sony E mount camera systems. The lens, which retails for just $255, is constructed of 11 elements in 8 groups, has an aperture range of F0.95–16, offers a minimum focusing distance of 37cm (14.5”) and has a 12-blade aperture diaphragm. It offers a 43º angle of view, has a declicked aperture dial and weighs just 369g (13oz). Photo Rumors, who is an authorized 7artisans retailer, has shared a gallery of sample images taken...
[embedded content] Peak Design is back with its latest crowdfunding campaign. This time, the San Francisco-based accessory manufacturer has found a way to put a unique spin on a new line of cases and accessories for smartphones. The legs of the tripod accessory fold out wide to create a sturdy base. If you’re using larger, heavier devices, the case even has a built-in hex tool for tightening the joints of the ball mount and legs. The new Mobile by Peak Design lineup consists of smartphone cases and universal mounts that use Peak Design’s ‘SlimLink’ hardware to easily connect an...
My much-used Nikon Z7, purchased used from a friend (this guy) in late 2018. Please note that the following article is very much a personal take, written from the perspective of someone who has been using an original Z7 for some time. Your needs (and your experience) may well vary greatly from mine, and I’d encourage you to read our launch content to get a feel for how well (or not) the Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II meet your requirements. And with that out of the way… Here at DPReview we get to use a lot of cameras and lenses in the course of our work (lucky us) but despite the...
Published Oct 19, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Having light is critical for photography, but what about the quality of light? Our resident mad scientist, Don Komarechka, explains how different light sources can impact your photos. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week Fujifilm’s latest entry-level Instax Mini model offers improved auto exposure over its predecessor and a simple-to-use interface. However, fun features and creative controls are mostly absent. Fujifilm’s latest X-S10 is a likeable, easy-to-control mirrorless...
[embedded content] The Cooperative of Photography, better known as COOPH, has shared ‘Droneception,’ a quick tutorial video that breaks down how to create ‘mind-bending’ drone images using two-shot, three-shot and more advanced multi-shot methods. The video is three-and-a-half minutes long with only visuals and text overlays for instructions, but it’s succinct and manages to effectively convey the steps required to get the shots and make the final compositions. These methods should work with nearly any drone, so whether you’re using the newest DJI or a few year old no-name brand, the magic...
TourBox (by TourBox Tech) is a plugin controller that lets you speed up your creative workflow when using editing programs such as Lightroom, Photoshop, Affinity Photos, Capture One, Premiere, Final Cut Pro X, and other design-based applications. It allows you to assign keyboard shortcuts to wheels, dials and buttons, all of which are easily accessible with one hand. In this article, I will give you my thoughts on this innovative tool. Table of Contents Disclaimer I had heard about this small controller on a couple of podcasts and a YouTube video several months before TourBox Tech reached...
I like big optics. A fair number of you probably know me as the Roger who started Lensrentals.com, and some may know I used to be a physician before that. A few know I sold most of my share in Lensrentals.com years ago and since then I’ve hung out as their director of Quality Assurance, Lovely and Talented Spokesmodel, and a major contributor to the blog. Other than QA, I haven’t actually managed anything for years. When I started Lensrentals I had a lot of conversations with service centers that went like this. Me: “That lens you repaired still sucks”. Person at service...
Over 49,000 images were submitted to the 56th annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, put on by the Natural History Museum in London. The Duchess of Cambridge and Patron of the museum, Kate Middleton, announced the Grand Title Winner during the live-streamed ceremony which aired on October 13th. Sergey Gorshkov spent over 11 months on his overall winning image, ‘The Embrace,’ depicting the rare sighting of an Amur tigress hugging a Manchurian fir. ‘Hunted to the verge of extinction in the past century, the Amur population is still threatened by poaching and logging...
With Nikon releasing its second-generation Z6 II and Z7 II mirrorless cameras, our readers might be wondering about how these cameras compare in terms of features and image quality. While these cameras are quite similar in many ways (even having identical control layouts and the exact weight), there are plenty of differences under the hood. If you are thinking of buying either the Z6 II or Z7 II, this article will help you understand the pros and cons of each. Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II Specifications Comparison Before I talk about image quality, let’s first discuss what these cameras are used...
runningcrow: Don’t worry, I’ve got thicker skin than that. It’s David’s loss anyway, Magic Lantern is the best thing to have happened to my camera. It’ll do everything he wants and more. I definitely recommend it for anyone who wants to do any timelapse or long exposure photography that would normally require some kind of external controller. The camera can do it all, Canon just couldn’t be bothered to do it (or rather they want to sell you some ridiculously expensive gadget to do it). It’s third party and backward engineered. Whether you think that...
Published Oct 17, 2020 | dpreview staff Our team at DPReview TV just finished their review of the Fujifilm X-S10, capturing a lot of images along the way. Take a look at their sample photos from the Canadian Rockies. View the Fujifilm X-S10 pre-production sample gallery Gear in this story The Fujifilm X-S10 is perhaps best described as a modern hybrid of several Fujifilm cameras. You get a deep grip in a compact body, in-body stabilization and a mode dial instead of a shutter speed dial. Follow along with us on our guided tour of the X-S10 right here. The newly unveiled X-S10 puts imaging...
[embedded content] Canadian photographer Eric Paré has built a bullet-time rig using 15 Raspberry Pi cameras synchronised to record pictures at exactly the same moment from different angles. The cameras then create a series of images that show the subject, usually someone jumping in the air it seems, from multiple viewpoints. These images can then be put together as a video to show the person frozen in mid-air as the camera appears to pan around them. The technique, made popular by the fight scenes in the movie The Matrix, requires that the cameras used are all pointing at exactly the same...
Image credit: Iurie Belegurschi Last year, Skylum Software added a new feature to Luminar, AI Sky Replacement. The fully automatic feature, powered by artificial intelligence, can almost instantly replace the sky in an image and relight the overall scene. Next year in Luminar AI, Skylum is taking the feature even further with its new Sky AI tool. Sky AI will add a much-requested feature, water reflections. Skylum has published a new blog post and video, seen further below, showing off how water reflection will work in 2021 when it is added to Luminar AI, which is scheduled to release this...
The cameras haven’t even his the shelves of retailers yet and already Atomos has announced its Ninja V monitor/recorder will support ProRes RAW recording over HDMI on Nikon’s forthcoming Z6 II and Z7 II camera systems. While both the Z6 II and Z7 II have respectable internal recording capabilities in their own right — 4K/60p for the Z7 II out of the box and with the Z6 II via a future firmware update — the addition of ProRes RAW recording further adds to the creative capabilities of Nikon’s latest mirrorless cameras. Atomos says both the Z6 II and Z7 II will be able to output up to 4K/30p...
Fujifilm Instax Mini 11$60-70 | Instaxus.com The Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 is a fresh entry-level instant camera from Fujifilm and a refinement of the Instax Mini 9 (there is no Mini 10). As the name suggests the camera makes use of the Instax Mini film format. Improvements include a new ‘Selfie Mode’ and better auto exposure compared to its predecessor. But unlike its higher-end siblings, the Mini 25/26, Mini 70 and Mini 90, there are no additional creative exposure modes or special features to speak of. That said, the camera is simple to operate and capable of producing lovely...
Sony has announced the release of a macOS version of its Imaging Edge Webcam utility as well as an update for the Windows version. Back in August, Sony followed in the footsteps of other manufacturers with the announcement of Imaging Edge Webcam, a utility that turned three dozen Sony cameras into webcams without the need of a capture card. At the time, the utility was Windows-only, but it’s now available for macOS. Much like the Windows version, the macOS version (1.0) makes it easy to turn one of the following Sony camera systems into a dedicated webcam by simply connecting it over USB: α:...
In addition to announcing a camera, lens and more, Fujifilm has also revealed it will soon release a free firmware update for its X-T3 that will improve autofocus performance and more. The firmware update will go live on October 28, according to Fujifilm’s press release. The improvements should see autofocus speeds more than double, taking focus times drop from 0.06 seconds to 0.02 seconds, bringing the X-T3’s autofocus performance more in line with the X-T4. Fujifilm says it’s also improved the algorithm for predicting subject movements, which should result in a >90% ‘hit rate.’ The Face...
Seeing AI. Photo by Microsoft Microsoft has expanded its existing efforts to improve life for the visually impaired by developing an AI system capable of automatically generating high-quality image captions — and, in ‘many cases,’ the company says its AI outperforms humans. This type of technology may one day be used to, among other things, automatically caption images shared online to aid those who are dependent on computer vision and text readers. Computer vision plays an increasingly important role in modern systems; at its core, this technology enables a machine to...
With so many great full-frame mirrorless camera options on the market today, it is becoming harder and harder to understand their differences. Almost every major camera brand now offers a wide variety of cameras and lenses at similar price points. In this article, we will compare high-resolution mirrorless cameras in the $3-$4K range, namely the Canon EOS R5, Nikon Z7 II, Panasonic S1R, and Sony A7R IV. We will take a look at three key factors. First, we will take a look at the ergonomics of these cameras. Next, we will look at their specifications side-by-side. And lastly, we will take a...
Now that almost all major camera brands offer great mirrorless options, it is a good time to look at their offerings and compare their differences. In this article, we will compare mirrorless cameras in the $2K range, namely the Canon EOS R6, Nikon Z6 II, Panasonic S1, and Sony A7 III. We will explore different factors such as camera ergonomics, menu system, specifications, and lens selection. Ergonomics Comparison Please keep in mind that all discussions around camera ergonomics are highly subjective. Everything I point out below is based on my personal observations and experience, so if...
Meet the Fujifilm X-S10 – a camera the company is calling a cross between an X-T30 and its older X-H1. That basically means that here we have a compact camera with the best APS-C size sensor Fujifilm has to offer (from the X-T30 / X-T4) but with a really nice, sizable grip and in-body stabilization inspired by the X-H1. In the time we’ve had the X-S10, we have to admit we’re impressed. We think it offers a lot of bang for the buck, and its simplified control scheme will appeal to a lot of users, including those upgrading from older DSLR cameras in...
Published Oct 15, 2020 | dpreview staff The Fujifilm X-S10 is the latest addition to the X-mount family of cameras. It sports a stabilized 26MP X-Trans BSI-CMOS sensor and is capable of producing those lovely JPEG colors we so enjoy. It also features a notably beefy grip and DSLR-esque stylings. Note: Images are pre-production and Fujifilm has requested we provide JPEGs only at this time. We’ll publish a full-production gallery as soon as we can! See our pre-production Fujifilm X-S10 sample gallery Gear in this story The Fujifilm X-S10 is the latest addition to the X-mount family of...
Published Oct 15, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] The Fujifilm X-S10 may have a less retro design than some of its siblings, but it’s a very capable camera for both stills and video. Watch our review to find out why Chris and Jordan think this camera hits the sweet spot. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Sample images from this episode Gear in this story The Fujifilm X-S10 is the latest addition to the X-mount family of cameras. It sports a stabilized 26MP X-Trans BSI-CMOS sensor and is capable of producing those lovely JPEG colors...
Fujifilm has just introduced its newest APS-C mirrorless camera, the X-S10. It brings the X-T4’s still image capabilities into a smaller, more affordable package, with nearly the same in-body stabilization rating. The Fujifilm X-S10 features a 26.1MP X-Trans sensor and X-Processor 4, both borrowed from the X-T4. What isn’t lifted from the higher-end model is an all-new in-body image stabilization system, re-designed for the X-S10’s more compact form and 30% smaller than the X-T4’s IBIS unit. It’s rated up to 6 stops of shake reduction (compared to the...
Fujifilm has announced the Fujinon XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR. Updating the older XF 10-24mm, the new lens keeps the optics unchanged, but adds weather-resistance, improved optical image stabilization and a physical aperture ring. Covering an equivalent focal length range of 15-36mm in full-frame terms, the XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR is a high-quality wide-angle option for Fujifilm X-series shooters. Now featuring weather-resistance, the new lens should be a better companion for the similarly tough X-T4 and X-T3. Despite the sealing, the new lens is very slightly lighter than its predecessor (by 25g...
Fujifilm has updated its roadmap of lenses for the APS-C X-mount system. The latest version adds the XF18mm F1.4 wide-angle prime, along with a fairly long, moderately fast 70-300mm F4-5.6 OIS telezoom. Both lenses are shown as being due for launch in 2021. The 18mm will be equivalent to a 27mm lens, in full-frame terms, while the 70-300mm will offer a focal length range equivalent to that of a 105-450mm lens on a full-frame camera. The lineup of current lenses now extends to 18 prime lenses and 12 photographic zooms, along with three teleconverters and two high-end video zooms. The...
Introduction When you first catch a glimpse of the Fujifilm X-S10, your first thought might be ‘this is a Fujifilm?’ With a deep grip, more pronounced viewfinder ‘hump’ and a big dial that adjusts your shooting mode rather than the shutter speed, the X-S10 is something of a departure in design from previous midrange and high-end X-series cameras. The company describes the X-S10 as a cross between the X-T30 and the X-H1: You get the guts from the former and the design and in-body image stabilization feature (in a new miniaturized form) from the latter. The camera is...
The Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II are the first time the company has used ‘Mark II’ branding and it makes sense: these are relatively subtle refreshes of already established cameras. However, while the overall specs of the cameras don’t change dramatically, the updates and improvements address a number of key criticisms of the original models and will start to add up for some users. Both the Z6 and Z7 have benefited from fairly substantial firmware updates since their release, but the biggest changes in the Z6/7 II come courtesy of different...
DJI has revealed a new pair of gimbals that are successors to the company’s popular Ronin-S and Ronin-SC stabilization systems. The new DJI RS 2 and RSC 2 are ‘redesigned and reimagined’ three-axis handheld gimbals for filmmakers of all types. DJI RS 2 The DJI RS 2 is the successor to the Ronin-S and is made to be used with DSLR and compact cinema camera setups up to 4.5kg (10lbs). Despite the heavy payload, DJI claims the new RS 2 features up to 12 hours of battery life, as well as a new quick-charge function built into the handle for quickly adding two hours of use with just 15 minutes of...
DJI has revealed a new pair of gimbals that are successors to the company’s popular Ronin-S and Ronin-SC stabilization systems. The new DJI RS 2 and RSC 2 are ‘redesigned and reimagined’ three-axis handheld gimbals for filmmakers of all types. DJI RS 2 The DJI RS 2 is the successor to the Ronin-S and is made to be used with DSLR and compact cinema camera setups up to 4.5kg (10lbs). Despite the heavy payload, DJI claims the new RS 2 features up to 12 hours of battery life, as well as a new quick-charge function built into the handle for quickly adding two hours of use with just 15 minutes of...
@Thomas Couto. To answer your last question, Yes, I have an SD micro with adapter and it works in the XSi. Are the contacts on your SD card dirty? No idea if this will help at all but if you’re desperate for ideas:Maybe try resetting your camera to factory defaults? I wouldn’t be brave enough to try this when I know there is already a problem, but perhaps updating your firmware to the latest...
Sony has announced that throughout the remainder of this week, it is offering a series of discounts across a number of its popular Sony Alpha cameras and lenses, as well as bundles, the RX lineup and accessories. The deals, some of which have dropped certain gear to their lowest non-grey-market price, are taking place in the United States across all official Sony retailers, including Adorama, Amazon, B&H, Best Buy, Samy’s Camera and others. While Sony has posted a full rundown of all the sales currently available, we’ve rounded up a few of the best deals from the bunch (links go to their...
As the comments under yesterday’s iPhone 12 articles can attest to, there are still consumers who don’t appreciate seeing a notch at the top of their mobile devices. To rid the world of large notches, some companies have shrunk the front-facing to the size of a ‘hole punch’ design; others have managed to hide it almost entirely beneath the display. But electronics manufacturer Vivo is determined to take an entirely different approach, if its new Red Dot Award-winning IFEA concept smartphone is anything to go by. Based on the renderings provided by Vivo, this concept smartphone would feature...
Nikon has updated its high-resolution Z7 mirrorless camera with a second-generation body, and it looks like there are quite a few changes under the hood. If you are wondering about these differences and you are trying to decide which one to get, this article is for you. In the below comparison, we will be taking a closer look at the specifications of both cameras and see what improvements Nikon has delivered with the Z7 II. Nikon Z7 and Z7 II Specifications Comparison Compared to the general-purpose and video-centric Nikon Z6 II, the Z7 II is primarily aimed at landscape, architecture, and...
With Nikon introducing its second-generation Z6 II camera, our readers might be wondering about what has changed between these two cameras. In this article, we will take a closer look at both generations of Z6 and see what has changed in terms of specifications. More in-depth information about the Z6 II will be provided in our future review of the camera. Nikon Z6 and Z6 II Specifications Comparison Both Z6 and Z6 II are targeted as general-purpose mirrorless stills cameras, thanks to their 24 MP sensor, fast continuous shooting speeds, and a robust hybrid autofocus system. However, when it...
Nikon once again updated its Z lens roadmap, and we now know of a total of ten Z mount lenses that will be released in the coming years. The most exciting part is that we will soon be seeing top-of-the-line 400mm and 600mm super-telephoto primes in the line-up! Here’s a first look at the new lenses you can expect to see. Table of Contents The Updated Nikon Z Lens Roadmap Here is the latest version of the Nikon Z lens roadmap, updated as of October 14, 2020: And here is the roadmap it replaces: As you can see, Nikon added another 85mm prime to the roadmap (most likely an 85mm f/1.2 S lens),...
Today Nikon announced its second-generation full-frame mirrorless camera bodies, the Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II. These are modest, but important updates that address many of the concerns from the first generation bodies. First of all, Nikon added a second memory card slot to both cameras, so you can now use an SD UHS-II memory card in addition to the existing CFexpress / XQD card. Second, both cameras now feature dual EXPEED 6 processors, which opens up a number of improvements that could not have been delivered via firmware updates on existing Z6 and Z7 cameras bodies. For example, both cameras...
Introduction Nikon has just announced the Z7 II, the second iteration of its high-resolution full-frame mirrorless camera. As the name implies, this is a refinement rather than a reimagining; so while the updates may not knock your socks off, we really enjoyed the original Z7 and this new model builds on an already successful formula. The Z7 II still has a 45.7MP full-frame BSI sensor, but it’s now backed up by dual processors compared to the single processor in its predecessor. The exterior of the camera is largely unchanged, which is fine by us – Nikon’s Z-series cameras have...
The Nikon Z6 II is an updated version of the company’s 24MP multimedia full frame mirrorless camera. It gains more processing power to add improved autofocus and a few other tweaks to an already well-rounded feature set. Key specifications 24MP full frame BSI CMOS sensor Continuous shooting at up to 14 fps (in 12-bit Raw with single AF point) Full-sensor UHD 4K video at up to 30p UHD 60p from an APS-C crop promised in future firmware update Two card slots (1x CFexpress/XQD, 1x UHS-II SD) 3.69M-dot EVF with improved blackout times Tilting 2.1M dot read touchscreen USB-C socket for...
Nikon has updated its full-frame mirrorless Z series with two second-gen camera bodies: the Z6 II and Z7 II. Both will offer dual Expeed 6 processors to boost buffer performance and top continuous shooting speeds, and each camera gains a second UHS-II SD card slot to complement the existing CFexpress/XQD slot. They’re scheduled to arrive at the end of this year. With the additional processing power, the Z7 II can shoot at up to 10 fps (compared to 9 fps in the Z7) and the Z6 II shoots at up to 14 fps (up from 12 fps in the Z6). Each camera’s buffer capacity is improved...
Canon has just announced the EOS M50 Mark II, a relatively minor update to one of its most popular mirrorless models. The M50 Mark II shares the same 24MP APS-C sensor with its predecessor, and the same Digic 8 image processor. The Dual Pixel autofocus system has been updated to allow for eye tracking in both stills and video, and users can now capture vertical video and stream to YouTube Live over a smartphone internet connection. The rest of the camera’s specs are largely unchanged. Video tops out at 4K/24p with a heavy 1.5x crop, and autofocus in 4K is contrast-detect only. Full HD...
Canon’s new Speedlite EL-1 will sit on top of the company’s lineup of on-and-off-camera portable flashes. A command dial and joystick combine with a new menu layout to allow for faster manipulation of key settings for the user, and a very low minimum power rating helps set it apart from other options on the market. The EL-1 uses a new battery – the LP-EL – that allows for a 0.9-sec recycle time at full power, and a claimed 335 full-power flashes. Though the new battery can be charged via the LC-E6 charger that owners of Canon’s full-frame DSLR and mirrorless cameras likely...
Adobe releases Photoshop beta for Apple Silicon and Windows ARM
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As new M1-equipped Macs arrive to early adopters this week, Adobe has released a beta ARM version of Photoshop. The beta allows owners of the Microsoft Surface Pro X and M1-powered Macs to run Photoshop natively. The current public release version of Photoshop runs emulated on both Windows and macOS. Looking at the beta version of Photoshop for Apple Silicon, there are missing features, but Adobe states that many core features are fully operational. The beta will only run on Apple hardware using the M1 chip, so the M1-equipped MacBook Air, 13″ MacBook Pro and Mac mini. M1-equipped...
LumaFusion gets 10-bit HDR video editing, exporting and more in its 2.4 update
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LumaFusion, one of the most powerful video editing apps for iOS and iPadOS devices, has received a major 2.4 update that adds support for editing and exporting 10-bit HDR video, including footage captured with Apple’s new iPhone 12 Pro devices. The version 2.4 update for LumaFusion, which is free for existing customers, now makes it possible to create projects for HLG, PQ P3 and Rec-709 10-bit color spaces. In addition to creating an end-to-end workflow for Apple’s new HDR-capable iPhone 12 Pro devices, this also opens the door for editing and exporting HDR footage captured on cameras such...
ON1 announces ON1 Professional Plugin Series, including new versions of 4 plugins
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ON1 has announced its all-new ON1 Professional Plugin Series. The suite includes new versions of ON1 HDR, ON1 Effects, ON1 Resize and ON1 Portrait AI. ON1 states, ‘The ON1 Professional Plugin Series is a new product line focusing on bringing ON1’s editing technologies into existing professional photo workflows with a more integrated experience.’ The ON1 plugins work with an expanded set of host applications, including Adobe Lightroom Classic, Adobe Photoshop, Affinity Photo, Corel Paintshop Pro, Apple Photos and Capture One (coming soon). ON1 says, ‘We were founded on...
Sony announces its new FX6 full-frame cinema camera with 10-bit 4:2:2 4K/120p internal recording
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FX6 Product Highlights: 4K 10.2 megapixel full-frame back-illuminated CMOS Exmor R™ sensor Compact and lightweight body design for on-the-go shooting Ultra-high sensitivity with ISO expandable up to 409,600 for very low light conditions 15+ stops of dynamic range[i] S-CinetoneTM look profile, also used in FX9 and inspired by VENICE colorimetry BIONZ XR™ image processing engine, first used in Alpha 7S III Fast Hybrid Auto Focus, also used in Alpha cameras and FX9 Recording up to 4K 120p / HD 240p, 10-bit 4:2:2 color depth in full-frame[ii] Support for up to 12G-SDI and 4K at up...
Reply to The Function of Technology on Obsolescence
Posted by Chris Roubis on 17th, Nov, 2020 |
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I don’t think I have followed any camera manufacturer ‘s roadmap like you mentioned. In fact, I have gone back to film and I don’t buy new digital gear anymore. I only care for something that has historic value these days like a Contax rangefinder or a Rolleiflex TLR, or perhaps even a Nikon Df DSRL so that I could make use of those manual Zeiss glass that I have accumulated over time. As far as I am concern, new digital gear doesn’t excite me anymore. I am still partially shooting APS-C but with an older generation Sony mirrorless body. However, I am looking to sell...
Firmware update: Olympus E-M1X gets bird AF along with Raw video
Posted by Chris Roubis on 17th, Nov, 2020 |
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Published Nov 17, 2020 | dpreview staff Olympus has announced a firmware update that will enhance the capabilities of its flagship E-M1X sports camera. Some of the features will be cascaded down to the E-M1 III, E-M1 II and E-M5 III. Exclusive to the E-M1X is ‘Bird detection AF’, which expands the camera’s AI-trained subject recognition system. Bird AF will focus on the eyes of birds, or their bodies if the eye isn’t visible. This subject-aware AF can be used in conjunction with the camera’s Pro Capture pre-buffering mode, to increase your chances of getting the...
Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS Pro officially unveiled; ships in January for $7500
Posted by Chris Roubis on 17th, Nov, 2020 |
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Olympus has formally unveiled the M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS Pro, a high-end Micro Four Thirds telephoto zoom that was first teased as being under development in early 2019. It offers a built-in 1.25x teleconverter, boosting its 300-800mm equivalent range to a massive 375-1000mm equiv. reach. The lens features built-in IS rated to 4.5 stops, and when coupled with the 5-axis stabilized OM-D E-M1X can provide up to 8 stops of stabilization. The 150-400mm F4.5 measures just over 31cm (12.4″) in length and weighs ‘only’ 1.9kg (4.1lb). It includes 28 elements...
Olympus releases the lightly updated OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIs
Posted by Chris Roubis on 17th, Nov, 2020 |
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Olympus has announced the release of the OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIs. If you’re feeling a bit of deja vu, you aren’t alone. While the name looks familiar, you’ll note the addition of an ’s’ on the end compared to its predecessor, the OM-D E-M10 Mark III. Rather than beating around the bush, we’ll get straight to the point: the OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIs is the OM-D E-M10 Mark III with a new silent shooting mode and a new ‘Instant Film’ art filter mode. Aside from these two small updates, the camera is otherwise unchanged from its predecessor. Absolutely nothing, inside or out, has changed,...
Hands on: Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x
Posted by Chris Roubis on 17th, Nov, 2020 |
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It’s here! We’ve known that the Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x was coming for a long time, and mockups have been on display here and there at trade shows (remember those?) for a year or so, but now it’s official. Designed for professional and advanced amateur photographers, especially fans of wildlife and sports, the Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x is shaping up to be a seriously impressive lens for serious Micro Four Thirds shooters. Click through this article to learn...
Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x initial sample gallery
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Published Nov 17, 2020 | dpreview staff Olympus’ new 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x is one seriously-impressive piece of kit. Offering 1000mm equiv. of reach when using the built-in teleconverter, it’s a great option for wildlife photography. Handling-wise, we found it a bit lighter and smaller than its massive focal range suggests and the perfect companion for the twin-grip OM-D E-M1X. This is an initial sample gallery; we’ll update it again soon when we get a break from the pervasive Pacific Northwest rain. In the meantime, these should at least give you some idea of this...
The Function of Technology on Obsolescence
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Photos Members Group Since The Function of Technology on Obsolescence My Photo-stream says: I have mentioned that one can get some pretty low priced bodies of cameras that are quite ‘high end’ in terms of the technology incorporated in them at this time. But, this time may be fleeting and users may soon wake up to this missed opportunity. What makes cameras obsolete and then decline in value? Innovation. But, if APS-C sensor based DSLR’s are no longer being offered with innovations compared to those previously produced do those cameras which were previously produced...
EOS 750 Diopter adjustment wheel is stuck / Viewfinder
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Photos Members Group Since EOS 750 Diopter adjustment wheel is stuck / Viewfinder Las Cuentas says: Hello, the diopter wheel adjustment from my EOS 750d is stuck. The camera is older, its from the previous owner. Can someone help me? The small wheel is connected by a small screw. Can this repaired by myself? Thanks and regards Tim Originally posted at 3:39PM, 16 November 2020 PST (permalink) Las Cuentas edited this topic 14 hours ago. Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
Video: Astrophotographer creates stunning global map of Mars
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Astrophotographer Jean-Luc Dauvergne spent six nights this fall capturing images of Mars. Dauvergne used the 1.06m telescope of Pic du Midi observatory in the French Pyrenees to capture his photos, which he has since used to create a global map of Mars. In addition to the six nights Dauvergne spent at the observatory, he told PetaPixel that it took him an additional 10 days to process the images. He says that Pic du Midi ‘is one of the best places in the world for planetary imaging.’ The 1m telescope has a 17,000mm focal length and was originally installed in 1963 to help NASA...
Reply to Macro lens suggestion
Posted by Chris Roubis on 16th, Nov, 2020 |
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If you’re a little adventurous, I would point you towards getting a vintage manual-focus macro lens, which you can mount with the use of adapters. My suggestion would be Tamron’s Adaptall-2-series SP 90mm macro–I have the older f/2.5 version, which is 1:2 macro (1:1 with an extension tube), or there’s a newer f/2.8 version which goes to 1:1 with no tube. Sharp as a tack, and for macro you’re generally going to be focusing manually anyway (or setting a focus point and moving the camera or subject to focus) so you wouldn’t miss the autofocus much. I see some...
Leica’s FOTOS app is now free for all after the $50/year ‘Pro’ subscription was removed
Posted by Chris Roubis on 16th, Nov, 2020 |
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Last month, Leica quietly announced in the changelog of the version 2.2.0 update of its FOTOS mobile app that it was making all ‘FOTOS PRO’ features available for free to all users. Previously, FOTOS was free to download, but held most of its premium functionality behind a $50 per year subscription plan. Now, in addition to being able to wirelessly capture, transfer, organize, edit and share images, anyone with FOTOS app can also make full use of the iPad version of the app, use the Adobe Lightroom integration (open the image in Lightroom Mobile’s develop module), transfer Raw images and use...
Pixelmator Pro 2 announced, featuring all-new interface and Apple M1 support
Posted by Chris Roubis on 16th, Nov, 2020 |
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Pixelmator has announced Pixelmator Pro 2.0. Pixelmator calls it ‘the biggest update to Pixelmator Pro yet,’ and it includes an all-new design, support for Macs using Apple’s new M1 chip, full compatibility with the upcoming macOS Big Sur (macOS 11.0) and much more. Further, the update is free for all existing Pixelmator Pro users. Pixelmator Pro’s editing engine is underpinned by Metal code, allowing the team to take full advantage of the unified memory architecture of the Apple M1 chip. The result is ‘much speedier and much more responsive image...
Zeiss ZX1 real-world samples gallery
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Published Nov 16, 2020 | dpreview staff One of 2020’s many, many surprises has been the emergence of the Zeiss ZX1, a full-frame, fixed lens compact first announced in late 2018. Not only is it the optical company’s first-ever camera, it’s also built on Android with the ability to run Lightroom CC. At long last, this unusual camera has made its official debut and we’ve got our first batch of samples to share. Gear in this story We are retrieving offers for your location, please refresh the page to see the prices. The ZX1 is Zeiss’ first ever digital camera,...
Reply to Seeking your advice………………….
Posted by Chris Roubis on 16th, Nov, 2020 |
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Sony: “The internal battery discharges gradually if the camera is only used for short periods of time. If the camera is not used at all for approximately 3 months, the internal battery becomes completely discharged.” And like for any older battery that time window shrinks over time. So I don’t care if I have to set date and time again (amongst other considerations). Since the clocks of my various cameras deviating quite fast from the real time I see it anyway necessary to adjust settings more often than I like. I give no thought to internal batteries, but talking about...
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S sample gallery updated
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Nov, 2020 |
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Published Nov 15, 2020 | dpreview staff We’ve been spending more with the 70-200mm F2.8 VR S, a cornerstone lens in Nikon’s relatively young Z-mount lineup. In the time since we’ve gotten our hands on it we’ve taken it along on local trips to the coast and around our corner of the Puget Sound area – take a look at our updated sample gallery for even more photos from this much-anticipated lens, including several shots from the new Z6 II. Gear in this story Nikon has announced the first 70-200mm lens for its Z-mount. The 70-200 F2.8 VR S features 5 stops of shake...
Reply to What Happened to image.canon?
Posted by Chris Roubis on 14th, Nov, 2020 |
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I don’t photograph military installations, so GPS is not critical for me,I do shoot birds, and they do move around, so again the GPS is not important.I have the 7D2 with handgrip that carries two batteries.one day I went into the woods trying to catch some 4-legged ones,near the end, a deer and a fawn were in sight.I knelt down, rested my elbow on a log…I squeezed lightly, squeezed again… I haven’t used the GPS since.Need more batteries going into the...
The best Google Photo alternatives
Posted by Chris Roubis on 14th, Nov, 2020 |
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With news that Google will stop unlimited uploads to Google Photos starting June 15, 2021, many photographers are thinking about alternatives. While ‘free’ and ‘unlimited’ options are all but non-existent with Google Photos gone, there are plenty of options if you’re looking to get away from the Google ecosystem and don’t mind paying for either subscriptions or one-time purchases. We’ve rounded up a few of the best alternatives, ranging from simple to sophisticated, and have summarized their features and functionality. While some of these services do offer free storage,...
DPReview TV: Battle of the 70-200mm F2.8 zooms (Canon, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic)
Posted by Chris Roubis on 14th, Nov, 2020 |
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Published Nov 14, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Who makes the best 70-200mm F2.8 zoom lens for full-frame? We tested the latest models to find out: the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM, Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S, Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS and the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200 F2.8 O.I.S. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 sample gallery Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 sample gallery Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 sample gallery Panasonic S Pro 70-200mm F2.8 sample gallery Gear in this story As 2020 draws to a close and Nikon...
Adobe apps not officially supported on Apple’s M1 chips using Rosetta 2, but native versions are coming
Posted by Chris Roubis on 13th, Nov, 2020 |
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Earlier this week, Apple announced the first trio of Mac computers built using Apple’s own silicon. The new MacBook Air, 13″ MacBook Pro and Mac mini devices all use Apple’s new M1 chip. During the event, Apple announced that Adobe, among many other developers, is working on releasing new versions of its software that are compatible with the M1 chip. As it turns out, these new M1-compatible versions will be critical for Adobe Lightroom users on the new Apple silicon Macs. On a dedicated page about Lightroom Classic compatibility with the upcoming macOS 11 operating system,...
Apple’s new ProRAW image format will capture 12-bit Raw DNG files
Posted by Chris Roubis on 13th, Nov, 2020 |
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Apple has released the iOS 14.3 developer beta which, amongst other improvements, includes the new ProRAW photo feature Apple showed off at its virtual iPhone event last month. Until now, not much was known about the ProRAW workflow and what type of file the latest iPhone 12 Pro devices would output. We now know, thanks to the iOS 14.3 developer beta, that a ProRaw file will be a 12-bit Raw image captured as a linear digital negative (Linear DNG) file. The file will offer up to 14 stops of dynamic range, according to a report from PetaPixel, and offers the usual post-production adjustments...
This DIY camera uses machine learning to tell you what it sees
Posted by Chris Roubis on 13th, Nov, 2020 |
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A camera that knows what it’s looking at would have seemed like a farfetched pipe dream not long ago. These days, however, you can even build such a camera in the comfort of your own home. Adafruit has shared a project that allows you to build a camera around Adafruit’s own BrainCraft HAT system, which is itself an AI Machine Learning addition to the Raspberry Pi 4. Plus, it even tells you what it sees. As DIY Photography observes, the Raspberry Pi Machine Learning camera uses TensorFlow Lite object recognition software to figure out what it is looking at. The project works with...
Venus Optics’ 100mm F2.8 Ultra Macro lens is now available with Pentax K mount, new stepless EF mount version also available
Posted by Chris Roubis on 13th, Nov, 2020 |
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Venus Optics has announced its popular Laowa 100mm F2.8 Ultra Macro APO lens is now available for Pentax K mount cameras and is also available in a stepless aperture version for Canon EF mount. When the Laowa 100mm F2.8 Ultra Macro APO lens was announced back in 2018, it was supposed to be available for Pentax K mount systems alongside Canon EF, Nikon F and Sony FE mounts. However, the K mount version never came to fruition, with Venus Optics even announcing RF and Z mount versions back in April of this year before any news of the K mount version came out. A macro shot of the aperture...
$20 film camera challenge: Minolta Riva Zoom 90EX – Dan Bracaglia
Posted by Chris Roubis on 13th, Nov, 2020 |
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Intro – the challenge Our ‘$20 film camera challenge’ is partly an acknowledgment that the universe is well-stocked with affordable analog cameras, and you don’t necessarily need to spend an arm and a leg on something trendy to get great shots. But it’s also a fun excuse to reassess the cool and often quirky camera designs of the not-too-distant past. The rules are simple: Find a film camera for under $20, shoot a roll or two with it, and describe the experience. Film and developing costs do not count toward the $20, otherwise you’d have no money left to...
Documenting humanity’s journey into space: Over 2,400 iconic space images are up for auction
Posted by Chris Roubis on 12th, Nov, 2020 |
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Lead image: ‘The ‘Blue Marble’, the first human-taken photograph of the Earth fully illuminated, December 7-19, 1972, Harrison Schmitt [Apollo 17]. Estimate: £15,000-31,500. Offered in Voyage to Another World: The Victor Martin-Malburet Photograph Collection, November 6-19, 2020, Online’ Caption and image courtesy of CHRISTIE’S IMAGES LTD. 2020 Christie’s has placed up for auction a massive collection of images, many of which document the American space program from the 1940s through the 1970s. The collection, ‘Voyage to Another World: The...
New DJI Mavic Air 2 firmware update includes remote control compatibility with Mini 2
Posted by Chris Roubis on 12th, Nov, 2020 |
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Recently, DJI announced the Mini 2 drone. While it improves greatly upon its predecessor, the Mavic Mini, it won’t exactly replace the Mavic Air 2. To ensure that they can charge roughly $300 USD more, DJI has continued to improve upon the drone that falls below its Mavic 2 Pro and is a step above the Mini 2. With firmware version v01.00.0460, DJI has added support so that the Mavic Air 2’s remote controller can also be used with the Mini 2. It is recommended that DJI’s Fly app v1.2.0, or higher, is installed on your smartphone. Another important update, especially for...
ASUS ProArt PA278QV Monitor Review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 12th, Nov, 2020 |
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ASUS has been known for making quality PC components, but few people know that the company also makes mid-range and high-end monitors for professional photographers, graphic artists, and content creators. Specifically, the “ProArt” line has been designed for those who want high-end IPS displays for accurate color reproduction. The ASUS ProArt PA278QV represents the lower end of the line. With its sub-$300 price, this is one of the cheapest 27″ IPS budget monitors on the market. I recently had a chance to test this monitor out to see if it is something I can recommend to our readers. In this...
Canon brings its macOS EOS Webcam Utility out of beta and updates Windows version to 1.1
Posted by Chris Roubis on 12th, Nov, 2020 |
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Canon has announced a full production version (1.0) of its EOS Webcam Utility software for macOS and a version 1.1 update for Windows computers. Less than a week after Nikon announced its webcam utility was out of beta, Canon has done the same. Canon says its beta program has been downloaded more than one million times around the world and with this new update comes new support for a total of 43 compatible EOS interchangeable lens and PowerShot cameras. Below is a complete list of the cameras currently supported: EOS 1DX Mark III EOS 1DX Mark II EOS 1DX EOS 1D C EOS 5DS R EOS 5DS EOS 5D Mark...
DPReview TV: DJI Pocket 2 review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 12th, Nov, 2020 |
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Published Nov 12, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] DJI’s second generation Pocket camera includes many useful upgrades and is lots of fun. It may even get used behind the scenes to help produce our DPReview TV videos. Watch our review to learn more about this versatile little camera. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. The Leica Q2 Monochrom is a version of the Gold Award-winning Q2 that only shoots images in black and white. It’s a niche (and pricey) product to be sure, but so far we find it to be well-designed and capable of...
Sony a7S II vs a7S III: Which is better?
Posted by Chris Roubis on 12th, Nov, 2020 |
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The five-year gap between the launch of the a7S II and the announcement of the a7S III had some people wondering whether Sony had given up on the idea of a video-focused a7 model. The enhanced video capability of the core a7 line made that seem plausible (the a7 III does many of the things the a7S II did). But the Mark III is here and it represents more than just a Mark II brought up to competitive spec. Instead it’s the most serious video camera the Sony Alpha range has ever seen and makes the older camera look rather basic, by...
Sony a7S II vs a7S III: What’s new and why it matters
Posted by Chris Roubis on 12th, Nov, 2020 |
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The five-year gap between the launch of the a7S II and the announcement of the a7S III had some people wondering whether Sony had given up on the idea of a video-focused a7 model. The enhanced video capability of the core a7 line made that seem plausible (the a7 III does many of the things the a7S II did). But the Mark III is here and it represents more than just a Mark II brought up to competitive spec. Instead it’s the most serious video camera the Sony Alpha range has ever seen and makes the older camera look rather basic, by...
How Joe Biden’s drone light show came together — and what it could mean for the industry
Posted by Chris Roubis on 11th, Nov, 2020 |
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A composite of two of the formations seen in the drone show Saturday, following the announcement that Joe Biden was projected to become the next president of the United States. This past Saturday, major news outlets announced former Vice President Joe Biden and his running mate, senator Kamala Harris, as the projected winners of the 2020 presidential election. Biden and Harris addressed the world later that evening with speeches that concluded with a drone and fireworks light show. [embedded content] The drone show especially excited many in the rapidly-growing industry, after years of...
Google is killing off free unlimited storage in Google Photos next year
Posted by Chris Roubis on 11th, Nov, 2020 |
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Google has announced that it is ending its unlimited free photo and video storage through Google Photos. On June 1, 2021, users will be capped at 15 GB of free ‘high quality’ photo storage per account. This change will take place alongside additional changes with Google Drive’s storage programs, including counting Google Workspace documents and spreadsheets against the same cap, per The Verge. Google will also begin deleting data from inactive accounts (accounts that haven’t logged in for at least two years). While it’s unfortunate, if not understandable, that...
Photographer captures the highest resolution snowflake photos in the world
Posted by Chris Roubis on 11th, Nov, 2020 |
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Image credit: ‘Ice Queen’ by Nathan Myhrvold For many in the northern hemisphere, winter’s cold grip is just around the corner. With the cold comes snow, a beautiful photographic subject. Few photographers capture snow quite like photographer Nathan Myhrvold. His microscopic images of snowflakes showcase extraordinary detail and natural beauty. Of his snowflake subjects, Myhrvold says, ‘Snowflakes are a great example of hidden beauty. Water, an incredibly familiar thing to all of us, is quite unfamiliar when you see it in this different view. The intricate beauty of...
Help wanted: Google Photos wants your assistance in training its machine learning algorithms
Posted by Chris Roubis on 11th, Nov, 2020 |
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Android Police is reporting that Google Photos has been asking its users to help improve its algorithms. While this is not Google’s first foray into crowdsourcing help in improving its recognition software, the latest survey, which is rolling out to users on Android, is asking for volunteers to label their images. Last year, Google Photos asked users to identify faces in images to help improve its facial recognition technology. More recently, Google added a survey to the app, asking users to confirm the accuracy of search results. The latest addition to Google Photos takes it a step...
Profoto’s new $299 OCF Adapter makes it possible to mount OCF light modifiers to A-series speedlights
Posted by Chris Roubis on 11th, Nov, 2020 |
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Profoto has announced the release of the OCF Adapter, a new adapter that makes it possible to use all of Profoto’s OCF light shaping tools with any of its A-series flash units. Image credit: Profoto The OCF Adapter looks similar to many other speedlight to speedring adapters: it has a coldshoe mount for securely attaching a Profoto A-series flash and a mounting point for any of Profoto’s OCF light shaping tools, which the head of the flash fits into. Profoto has over a dozen OCF light shaping tools, including the OCF Magnum Reflector, a 24” OCF Beauty Dish, an array of OCF Grids and plenty...
The Canon EOS R6 is the best camera for around $2000
Posted by Chris Roubis on 11th, Nov, 2020 |
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Published Nov 9, 2020 | dpreview staff Previous 1 Introduction 2 Next As you approach the $2000 price point you’ll find flagship APS-C and Four Thirds cameras, built for speed and durability. You’ll also find a handful of full-frame ILCs and DSLRs, with their own unique selling points. Even though they cost more, we’ve considered the Canon EOS R6 and Panasonic DC-S5 in this group because their specs and performance are consistent with their ~$2000 peers. Our pick: Canon EOS R6 The Canon EOS R6 is the most expensive camera in its class but also perhaps the most well-rounded,...
Leica Q2 Monochrom sample gallery (DPReview TV)
Posted by Chris Roubis on 11th, Nov, 2020 |
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Published Nov 11, 2020 | dpreview staff Take a black and white journey through southern Alberta with the Leica Q2 Monochrom, courtesy of our team at DPReview TV. We knew Canada was cold, but penguins? View the Leica Q2 Monochrom sample gallery Gear in this story What better time to test out an all-black-and-white camera than late autumn? We used a pre-production Leica Q2 Monochrom to capture some of the moody scenes of the season. DJI’s second-generation Pocket camera includes a long list of useful upgrades including a wider, faster lens, a larger sensor, more resolution, improved...
Roger Cicala: the difference between sample variation and a ‘bad copy’ (Part 2)
Posted by Chris Roubis on 11th, Nov, 2020 |
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I compare a lot of lenses. They aren’t all exactly the same. In today’s article we’ll look at variation versus bad copies a bit differently to last time. Plus, I’ll explain how people get three ‘bad copies’ of a lens in a row. Variation versus bad copy frequency Imatest type graphs are easier to visualize so I’m going to use those today. These graphs allow us to visualize center resolution (toward the top on the y-axis of the graph) and overall resolution (toward the right on the x-axis), with individual lenses plotted as dots. Don’t worry about the numbers on...
This $95 lens attachment turns the world around you into a globe using a little glass marble
Posted by Chris Roubis on 10th, Nov, 2020 |
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We’ve come across a number of weird lenses and lens accessories over the years, but the Soratama from Zenjix certainly stands out from the crowd, for better or worse. The lens attachment features a 72mm filter thread and is designed to go in front of nearly any lens you can find step down/up rings for. It uses a single sheet of glass with what is effectively a clear marble to turn the world around you into a little globe of sorts. [embedded content] These globe-style shots aren’t new, per se, but unlike photos that use larger glass orbs, this attachment is smaller and means your hand won’t...
Hands on: Leica Q2 Monochrom
Posted by Chris Roubis on 10th, Nov, 2020 |
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entoman brownie – “why B/W?” Because if you use a camera that is only capable of monochrome, you’ll find yourself visualising every scene in front of you with “monochrome eyes”. You’ll be looking for shapes, textures and tones, instead of looking for colours. It’s a different way of thinking, and a different type of art. Yes, it’s a small niche user base and only fanatical monochrome photographers will buy it, although numbers will certainly be boosted by people who want it as an investment, or buy it to look cool. But Leica has always...
Step aside, Intel: Apple shows off its first Macs powered by its new M1 chipset
Posted by Chris Roubis on 10th, Nov, 2020 |
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[embedded content] Apple today unveiled its first Mac computers powered by its new M1 chipset, ushering in a new era for Apple hardware as it leaves behind Intel in favor of its own silicon. Apple M1 Chipset Behind all of the new computers Apple showcased at today’s event is its new M1 chipset, the first chip designed specifically for Mac. Unlike past Mac computers, which required multiple chips from multiple suppliers, Apple’s new M1 chip puts all of them into a single system on a chip (SoC) design. This includes the CPU, GPU, I/O, security and memory. The new chip uses a 5nm process, which...
Pergear releases $165 12mm F2 lens for APS-C mirrorless camera systems
Posted by Chris Roubis on 10th, Nov, 2020 |
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Budget photo accessory manufacturer Pergear has announced the release of its new 12mm F2 wide-angle APS-C lens for Fujifilm X mount, Micro Four Thirds (MFT) mount, Nikon Z mount and Sony E-mount camera systems. The new manual-focus lens is constructed of 12 elements in 9 groups, including two aspherical and two high-refractive elements. The 12mm focal length offers a full-frame equivalent of 18mm on Fujifilm X mount, Nikon Z mount and Sony E mount cameras and 24mm on MFT mount cameras. The lens features an aperture range of F2 through F22, a ten-blade aperture diaphragm and a minimum...
Leica Q2 Monochrom initial review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 10th, Nov, 2020 |
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Introduction Product shots: Dan Bracaglia The Leica Q2 Monochrom is Leica’s latest dedicated black-and-white camera, joining the M Monochrom and the M10 Monochrom manual-focus rangefinders. The Q2 Monochrom has a 47MP sensor that only produces black and white images, a fixed 28mm F1.7 ASPH lens with 17cm (6.7 in) macro mode and a claim of better dynamic range and noise performance compared to the color Q2. The Q2 Monochrom certainly won’t be for everyone, but for dedicated black-and-white shooters there is a lot to love about this camera. Jump to: What’s new | Body and handling | First...
DPReview TV: Leica Q2 Monochrom review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 10th, Nov, 2020 |
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Published Nov 10, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Our team at DPReview TV wanted a monochrome version of the Leica Q2 and they got it. Is this a case of ‘be careful what you wish for’? Nope. As Chris explains in our hands-on review, the Q2 might just be his new favorite camera. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Sample gallery from this episode Gear in this story What better time to test out an all-black-and-white camera than late autumn? We used a pre-production Leica Q2 Monochrom to capture some of the moody scenes of the...
Leica Q2 Monochrom sample gallery
Posted by Chris Roubis on 10th, Nov, 2020 |
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Published Nov 10, 2020 | dpreview staff Leica’s black-and-white-only variant of the Q2 has just arrived, and what better time to shoot monochrome than late fall? Take a look at some samples captured with a pre-production Q2 Monochrom, including some Raw conversions that highlight the camera’s outstanding flexibility for post-processing. Gear in this story The Q2 Monochrom is a stealthy, niche camera aimed at black and white enthusiasts, and we’ve had one in our hands for a few days. Click through to read more. The Leica Q2 Monochrom is a version of the Gold Award-winning Q2...
Leica introduces 47 Megapixel Q2 Monochrom for $6000
Posted by Chris Roubis on 10th, Nov, 2020 |
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Published Nov 10, 2020 | dpreview staff Leica has introduced the Q2 Monochrom, a black and white version of the Q2 – a team favorite here at DPReview. It features a designed-for-monochrome full-frame 47MP sensor that Leica claims should capture 2 additional stops of dynamic range over the Bayer version (13EV vs 11EV). The maximum ISO is 100,000, up from 50,000 on the Q2. The Q2 Monochrom uses the same stabilized 28mm F1.7 ASPH lens as the Q2. It shares the same 3.68MP OLED EVF and touchscreen display, as well. The body is more discreet than the Q2, with a matte black and leatherette finish...
DaVinci Resolve 17 announced, includes over 300 new features and improvements
Posted by Chris Roubis on 9th, Nov, 2020 |
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Blackmagic Design has announced DaVinci Resolve 17, the latest major release of its flagship video and audio editing software. DaVinci Resolve is ‘the world’s only solution that combines editing, color correction, visual effects, motion graphics and audio post-production all in one software tool.’ DaVinci Resolve 17’s primary new features include HDR grading tools, redesigned primary color controls, an AI-based magic mask, a next-generation Fairlight audio engine and much more. Blackmagic states that in total there are over 100 new features and 200 improvements to...
Solarcan Colours promises easy tinted solargrams—from a soda can
Posted by Chris Roubis on 9th, Nov, 2020 |
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The maker of the Solarcan has launched a new series of solargram cameras loaded with ready-tinted photo paper that will create colored images straight out of the tin. Solarcan Colours come in a choice of three versions to offer warm, cool or duotoned traces of the sun’s passage across the sky. Solarcan cameras are literally a drink can with a pin hole drilled into the side and a sheet of 7x5in photographic paper loaded and sealed inside. The idea is to strap the camera somewhere outside so it is facing south and then to leave it there as long as you like while it records a trace of the sun...
iPhone 12 Pro Max review round-up: a meta review of Apple’s largest iPhone 12 model
Posted by Chris Roubis on 9th, Nov, 2020 |
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The embargo has lifted on iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max reviews ahead of their availability this coming Friday. So, just as we did with the iPhone 12 reviews, we’re rounding up and summarizing a number of reviews from across the web as we were unable to get ahold of review units. For the most part we’ll be focusing on the iPhone 12 Pro Max in this meta-review collection, but some videos and text reviews cover both the iPhone 12 Mini and 12 Pro Max, so you’ll get a little mix of both. MKBHD [embedded content] In this video review, Marques Brownlee, better known as MKBHD, shares his...
Review: The DJI Pocket 2 is a vlogging machine you can take anywhere (even in your pocket)
Posted by Chris Roubis on 9th, Nov, 2020 |
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DJI Pocket 2$349 | DJI.com The DJI Pocket 2 is a second-generation all-in-one camera with a built-in three-axis stabilizer. A follow up to the Osmo Pocket, the camera remains roughly the same size as the original but features a larger sensor, a wider lens, an improved autofocus system, more microphones, and the ability to shoot higher-quality photos and videos. The camera remains incredibly easy to use and is a great option for vloggers and content-creators who need to capture stabilized video and don’t want to be weighed down with lots of gear. Jump to: Sample Photos | Specifications &...
Sony announces it’s getting into the drone game with its new ‘Airpeak’ brand
Posted by Chris Roubis on 9th, Nov, 2020 |
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[embedded content] Watch out, DJI. Sony Corporation announced today it is getting into the drone market under the brand name ‘Airpeak.’ I a short press release, accompanied by the above teaser video, Sony says the Airpeak brand will ‘reflect its aspiration to contribute to the further evolvement and the creation of the unprecedented value through its imaging and sensing technology.’ While Sony does hint at industrial purposes for its drones, the company specifically says the Airpeak brand ‘will support the creativity of video creators to the fullest extent possible.’ Sony says the project...
Nikon 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR Review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 8th, Nov, 2020 |
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The Nikon 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR is a professional-grade super-telephoto zoom lens designed for sports and wildlife photographers. Its predecessor, the Nikon 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II, was a very popular lens for many years among many action photographers. When Canon released its 200-400mm f/4L IS USM with a built-in 1.4x teleconverter, many Nikon shooters wondered if such a lens could materialize for them in the future. Nikon finally announced the updated version in January of 2018, pushing the optical design even further by incorporating a built-in 1.4x teleconverter, as well as...
Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 sample gallery
Posted by Chris Roubis on 8th, Nov, 2020 |
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The Panasonic 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 is a compact zoom for L-mount cameras. It’s a great kit lens for those who like shooting wide and is well-suited for video work. View our Panasonic S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 sample gallery Gear in this story The new DJI Mavic Mini 2 includes several notable improvements over the original Mavic Mini, including 4K video, Raw photo capability, and DJI’s robust OcuSync 2.0 transmission system. Find out how the Olympus M.Zuiko 12-100mm F4 Pro does as a travel companion on a trip to Oz. We didn’t find many wizards or scarecrows, but we did see plenty of...
Baron Wolman, Rolling Stone’s first staff photographer, dies at 83
Posted by Chris Roubis on 7th, Nov, 2020 |
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Baron Wolman, Rolling Stone’s first staff photographer, passed away at age 83 after battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. His longtime representative, Dianne Duenzl, confirmed the news to Rolling Stone this past Monday night. ‘Baron’s pictures gave us a rare, comprehensive, and accurate reflection of that time executed by a gifted artist whose visual intelligence is unsurpassed,’ Duenzl stated. Wolman was born on June 25, 1937, in Columbus, Ohio, and studied philosophy at Chicago’s Northwestern University. He...
DJI Mavic Mini 2 sample gallery
Posted by Chris Roubis on 7th, Nov, 2020 |
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Published Nov 7, 2020 | dpreview staff The DJI Mavic Mini is a great beginner-friendly drone in its own right, but the Mavic Mini 2 provides some significant improvements over its predecessor. The result is a fantastic little machine that’s easy to use, convenient to transport and full of sophisticated features in a small package. You can read all about it in our full DJI Mavic Mini 2 review, but be sure to check out the image quality it’s capable of by perusing the sample gallery above. Find out how the Olympus M.Zuiko 12-100mm F4 Pro does as a travel companion on a trip to Oz....
Laowa 9mm F5.6 FF RL sample gallery and impressions
Posted by Chris Roubis on 7th, Nov, 2020 |
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Venus Optics has made quite a name for itself with its collection of very wide angle lenses, and especially for the Laowa Zero-D series that features optical designs with very little curvilinear distortion. This little 9mm lens isn’t one of the Zero-D range, but it is still remarkable as the widest rectilinear focal length lens available for full frame cameras.The 9mm F5.6 FF RL lens has an extraordinary angle of view of 135°, so you’ll need to be careful your feet don’t make an unscheduled appearance in the bottom of the frame. The angle of view is so dramatic that users will have to...
Nikon Q2 financial results: better-than-expected revenue with plans to cut expenses and increase focus on higher-end cameras, lenses
Posted by Chris Roubis on 6th, Nov, 2020 |
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Nikon has released financial results for the second quarter (Q2) of its 2021 fiscal year, which starts April 1 (2020) and ends March 31 (2021), revealing a larger operating loss than forecasted despite higher-than-expected revenue. As tends to be the case with financial results, there are plenty of nuances hidden within the broader numbers, but what is clear is Nikon’s Imaging Products Business is going through changes, not unlike Canon, which is also transitioning its product line and production facilities away from DSLRs and towards mirrorless. Q2 Financial Highlights by segment. We have...
Frii Designs’ new Conda Strap is a camera strap that turns into a flexible mount
Posted by Chris Roubis on 6th, Nov, 2020 |
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[embedded content] Frii Designs, a company known for its unconventional photography accessories, has announced a forthcoming campaign to help fund its new Conda Strap, a camera shoulder strap that also doubles as a flexible mount and grip. Somewhere between a Joby Gorillapod and a shoulder strap, the Conda starts as a flexible shoulder strap that attaches directly to your camera via the tripod mount. When you need to use it as a tripod, simply flip the lever at the top and the Conda stiffens up for moulding into whatever shape you need. You can even separate the strap, wrap it around objects...
Sample gallery and impressions: Lomography Fantome ISO 8 and Babylon ISO 13 BW films
Posted by Chris Roubis on 6th, Nov, 2020 |
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Lomography recently announced two new low ISO black-and-white films: Fantome ISO 8 and Babylon ISO 13. Both films belong to their ‘Kino’ line, which has been created from cine film stock produced by a German company. These monochromatic films offer some of the lowest ISO on the market at the moment. The slow speed means that they will produce negatives with very fine grain, but it also means it can be challenging to capture enough light for a proper exposure. With this in mind I loaded the test rolls into my Contax T2 and hoped that New York City would grant me some sunny...
£10K Landscape Photographer of the Year prize goes to woodland view
Posted by Chris Roubis on 5th, Nov, 2020 |
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Wild garlic, a misty morning and a low-down woodland view have combined to come out top in this year’s UK Landscape Photographer of the Year competition. Photographer Chris Frost picked up the title and a £10,000 cheque for his dawn picture that beat a field of ‘tens of thousands’ of entries in one of the biggest photography competitions in the UK. In its thirteenth year, the contest is run by photographer Charlie Waite and aims to celebrate the wide range of landscapes in the UK, but can be entered by anyone from outside the country. Categories for adults and young photographers allow...
Xiaomi announces retractable lens technology for future smartphones
Posted by Chris Roubis on 5th, Nov, 2020 |
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Xiaomi has introduced its self-developed Retractable Wide-aperture Lens Technology at its annual developer conference. Image credit: Xiaomi Chinese technology company Xiaomi has officially kicked off its annual Mi Developer Conference (MIDC 2020) in Beijing. During the conference, Xiaomi has showcased numerous new technologies and breakthroughs, including retractable wide-aperture lens technology for smartphone devices. If you have been following along with new smartphone announcements over the last few years, you’ll have noticed a strong emphasis on improvements in image quality,...
US Navy shares photos, video from the Blue Angels’ farewell flight for its Legacy Hornet jets
Posted by Chris Roubis on 5th, Nov, 2020 |
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[embedded content] The United States Navy Blue Angels have flown their last flight with their F/A-18A/B/C/D ‘Legacy’ Hornet aircrafts, which are being phased-out for the new F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. To commemorate the farewell flight of the 34-year-old planes, the U.S. Navy has released cockpit video and an array of images. The final flight occurred yesterday, November 4, over the Hornet’s hometown of Pensacola, Florida, just as the sun was setting on the Florida coastline. Over the winter, the U.S. Navy flight demonstration team will enter its training period with 18 new F/A-18E/F jets that...
Video: David Chan is the ‘Camera Guardian’ in Hong Kong
Posted by Chris Roubis on 5th, Nov, 2020 |
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Hong Kong camera shop owner David Chan has spent the last 60 years collecting vintage camera gear and amassing an impressive collection of vintage photographic equipment. South China Morning Post visited Chan and interviewed him about his impressive collection. The short film, ‘The Camera Guardian’, was filmed by Chris Chang. Its title is apt, as David Chan views himself as less of a collector and more of a guardian. He is working to preserve vintage camera gear, rather than cultivating a personal collection. Chan owns David Chan Co., where he has sold cameras since the 1960s....
Firmware v1.1.1 makes the Canon R6’s video much more usable
Posted by Chris Roubis on 5th, Nov, 2020 |
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[embedded content] Alongside DPReviewTV’s re-assessment of the Canon EOS R6, we conducted some simple side-by-side testing of the latest firmware, in comparison to the original version. Our original tests showed that the R6 would deliver the promised amount of recording time in fairly challenging conditions, but that it would then struggle to recover. Over the following weeks, diligent testing by users revealed Canon was factoring-in the initial temperature of the camera when determining how long to let it record for, but then was calculating recovery times without much consideration...
Review: the DJI Mavic Mini 2 is the perfect drone for beginners
Posted by Chris Roubis on 5th, Nov, 2020 |
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DJI Mini 2$449 | DJI.com A little over a year ago, DJI introduced the Mavic Mini. Its most notable feature was a takeoff weight that fell below the threshold of 250g (0.55 lbs). Now DJI is back with the Mini 2, which addresses the most important requests from users and still checks in at 249g. In the process, the Mavic branding has given way to a shorter name: the DJI Mini 2. Jump to: Camera | Controls | DJI app | Other upgrades | What’s it like to fly? | Who’s it for? The original Mini was packed full of features and easy to operate; the DJI Fly app was introduced at the same...
DJI’s Mavic Mini 2 now has 4K/30p video, Raw photos, OcuSync 2.0 and more
Posted by Chris Roubis on 5th, Nov, 2020 |
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[embedded content] DJI has unveiled the DJI Mavic Mini 2, a second-generation compact drone that keeps the same look as its predecessor while improving performance in key areas. On the outside, the DJI Mavic Mini 2 looks almost indistinguishable from the Mavic Mini. It features the same 249g weight (1g under the 250g weight limit that requires you to register the drone with the United States Federal Aviation Authority (FAA)), the same white livery and the same fold-up design that makes is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. Meet DJI Mini 2.With a 4K camera and OcuSync 2.0, Mini 2...
Nikon brings its Webcam Utility out of beta, adds support for macOS computers
Posted by Chris Roubis on 4th, Nov, 2020 |
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Nikon has released the first non-beta version of its free webcam utility for macOS and Windows computers. Back in July, Nikon announced it was working on a webcam utility that would turned select Nikon cameras into webcams with compatible videoconferencing and streaming software. In August, they followed through on that promise with the release of a beta utility for Windows 10 users. Nikon confirmed a macOS version was on the way, but that has yet to be seen—until today. In addition to being the first non-beta version of the app for Windows 10 users, Webcam Utility Software version 1.0.0 is...
Canon’s new ML-100, ML-105 industrial cameras can reach ISO 4.5 million
Posted by Chris Roubis on 4th, Nov, 2020 |
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Canon has announced the release of the ML-100 and ML-105 Multipurpose Cameras, a pair of industrial-use cameras that offer extremely low light imaging capabilities in small, modular form factors. Both the ML-100 and ML-105 use a next-generation 19um 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor. The sensor can capture Full HD (1080p) with a subject illumination of less than 0.0005 lux when set to their maximum 75dB gain setting (equivalent to roughly 4.5M ISO). ML-100 ML-105 The two units are differentiated by lens mounts and video output configurations, resulting in four individual models. The ML-100 uses a...
Kodak Professional Select’s AI-powered virtual assistant speeds up image culling
Posted by Chris Roubis on 4th, Nov, 2020 |
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Kodak Alaris has introduced a new application, Kodak Professional Select. The app relies upon proprietary artificial intelligence to cull hundreds to thousands of images based upon technical attributes and aesthetic qualities. The company states that technical attributes include color, focus, brightness, exposure, contrast and sharpness. With respect to aesthetic qualities, the AI looks for eyes being open, smiles and centered faces in your images. Kodak Professional Select then uses this data to select your best images and showcases them in an ‘easy-to-use interface.’...
DPReview TV: We answer your questions about how to start a YouTube channel
Posted by Chris Roubis on 4th, Nov, 2020 |
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Published Nov 4, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Following our DPReview TV video series ‘How to start a YouTube channel’, we received lots of follow-up questions from viewers, so Chris and Jordan sat down to answer some of the most common ones. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. The new DJI Mavic Mini 2 includes several notable improvements over the original Mavic Mini, including 4K video, Raw photo capability, and DJI’s robust OcuSync 2.0 transmission system. Find out how the Olympus M.Zuiko 12-100mm F4 Pro does as a...
Panasonic announces compact Lumix S 85mm F1.8 prime for L-mount
Posted by Chris Roubis on 4th, Nov, 2020 |
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Published Nov 4, 2020 | dpreview staff Panasonic has announced the Lumix S 85mm F1.8 for L-mount. This compact lens has nine elements, two of which are ED glass that help control chromatic aberration, along with a nine-blade aperture for circular out-of-focus highlights. It has a minimum focus distance of 0.8m (2.6ft) and a maximum magnification of 0.13x. The 85mm F1.8 is just 82mm (3.2″) long and weighs in at 355g (12.5oz). The lens is dust and moisture-resistant and Panasonic claims that it can function down to -10°C/+14°F. It’s designed to have the same size and control...
Panasonic firmware shares more features across S1, S1R, S1H and S5
Posted by Chris Roubis on 4th, Nov, 2020 |
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Published Nov 4, 2020 | dpreview staff Panasonic has announced an extensive series of feature-enhancing firmware updates for its S1, S1R, S1H and S5 full-frame mirrorless cameras, along with the G100 Micro Four Thirds model. All five updates will become available on November 24, 2020. The updates vary between models, often adding features and improvements from the other cameras. For example, the boost in AF performance for the S1H, S1R and S1 brings them inline with the performance of the S5. Meanwhile, the S1R, S1 and S5 gain the ability to specify shutter speed and gain (rather than...
Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8 initial sample gallery
Posted by Chris Roubis on 4th, Nov, 2020 |
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Published Nov 4, 2020 | dpreview staff Panasonic’s latest lens addition to its full-frame lineup is the S 85mm F1.8. It’s weather resistant and weighs in at just 355g (12.5oz), and will sell for $600 in early 2021. We’ve been able to shoot with a pre-production version of the lens, just in time for some socially distanced fall portraits of friends – including the furry kind. Gear in this story Panasonic LUMIX G LENS, 42.5MM, F1.7 ASPH., MIRRORLESS MICRO FOUR THIRDS, POWER OPTICAL I.S., H-HS043K (USA BLACK) $347.99 Shop now PANASONIC LUMIX S Series Camera Lens, 85mm F1.8 L...
What you need to know about Canon’s new RF 70-200mm F4 and 50mm F1.8
Posted by Chris Roubis on 4th, Nov, 2020 |
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Introducing the Canon RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM and RF 50mm F1.8 STM Canon’s full-frame mirrorless RF system keeps on growing, and today sees the addition of two much-requested new lenses. The RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM is a compact, more affordable alternative to the previously-announced RF 70-200mm F2.8, and the RF 50mm F1.8 STM is a low-cost standard prime for photographers that don’t need F1.2 (i.e. most photographers). Click through this article for a walkthrough of their key features (hands-on images courtesy of Canon). Gear in this story We are retrieving offers for your...
Canon introduces compact RF 70-200mm F4L and 50mm F1.8 STM lenses
Posted by Chris Roubis on 4th, Nov, 2020 |
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Published Nov 4, 2020 | dpreview staff Canon has introduced a pair of lenses for its EOS R system. First up is the RF 70-200mm F4L IS USM, which is 32% shorter (at wide-angle) and 11% lighter than its popular EF counterpart. The lens is just 119mm (4.7″) long and weighs in at a 695g (1.5lbs), yet it retains the build quality and weather-sealing of other L-series lenses. Unlike those lenses, this 70-200 does not support teleconverter or offer a tripod mount. The lens’s image stabilizer can reduce shake by up to five stops, and when attached to an EOS R5 or R6, can reach 7.5 stops...
Select Sony stores in Japan are giving away adorable mini camera kits with the purchase of a real kit
Posted by Chris Roubis on 3rd, Nov, 2020 |
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If you’re lucky enough to be in Japan at the moment, select Sony stores will give you a free — and downright adorable — mini camera kit if you purchase a Sony a7 or a9 series camera system. The limited-time promotion is going on through November 30 at the Sony Stores in the Ginza, Sapporo, Osaka and Fukuoka Tenjin districts. The mini kit includes miniature versions of the Sony a7R II and either a 24–70mm F2.8 OSS or 100–400mm GM OSS lens. The promotion appears to be limited to these stores, so unless you happen to be in Japan amidst this global pandemic or know someone who is (that’s also...
Apple iPhone 12 sample gallery
Posted by Chris Roubis on 3rd, Nov, 2020 |
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Apple’s iPhone 12 is the base model of the company’s new lineup. And yet, it’s packed full of high-end features, starting with a high-resolution, high contrast OLED display that allows for realistic display of HDR images. And while the base model doesn’t have the telephoto cameras the Pro and Pro Max models include, it comes with an ultra-wide (0.5x) module that enables dramatic perspectives and – in combination with the main wide module – helps the camera app generate more accurate depth maps in the phone’s ‘Portrait Mode’ than...
Hasselblad’s new XH Converter 0.8 reduces focal length, changes aperture of HC/HCD lenses on X system cameras
Posted by Chris Roubis on 3rd, Nov, 2020 |
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The XH Converter 0,8 brings new opportunities to Hasselblad photographers with the ability to unlock a whole new set of H System lens capabilities. The XH Converter 0,8, used on HC/HCD lenses attached to an X System or 907X camera, reduces the focal length of the lens by a factor of 0,8x, which delivers a wider field of view and improves the maximum aperture of the lens by two-thirds of a stop. Additionally, the XH Converter 0,8 improves lens performance in terms of contrast and apparent sharpness across the entire frame. An impressive combination for maximizing aperture is achieved when...
Roger Cicala: the difference between sample variation and a ‘bad copy’ (Part 1)
Posted by Chris Roubis on 3rd, Nov, 2020 |
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We fix a lot of lenses, but not all lenses can be fixed. With the next two posts, I hope to end the seventh most common forum war; the ‘lens variation is a big problem!’ vs ‘I don’t believe it exists!’ argument. Like a lot of forum wars, it comes down to semantics: Variation and bad copies aren’t the same thing (actually they’re not really related at all), but people tend to use the terms interchangeably. Even $2,000 lenses must have variation Note that I said ‘must’. I didn’t say ‘might’ or ‘could’. I certainly didn’t say ‘shouldn’t at this price’. If you...
Sony a7C vs Sony a7 III: Which is better?
Posted by Chris Roubis on 3rd, Nov, 2020 |
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Sony’s a7C is an attempt at a compact full-frame camera that retains the capability of a larger model. It has an awful lot in common with the still-available a7 III, with sensor, processor and most key specifications shared between the two models. However, while the $1800 launch price of the a7C is $200 lower than that of the a7 III, the bigger camera has been on the market for more than two years longer and consequently sells for much less in many places. So which camera is better for your...
Moment launches series of MagSafe mounting accessories for iPhone 12
Posted by Chris Roubis on 2nd, Nov, 2020 |
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iPhone lens and accessory manufacturer Moment has launched a new collection of mounts that make use of the magnet embedded in the Apple iPhone 12 to attach to the phone. The mount include their own magnets to connect with those in the phone’s body, and different fixtures on the other side that allow users to mount to phone on a support or to mount accessories on the phone. The accessories line up includes a mount for the air vent of a car, a tripod adapter, a cold shoe to fit accessories to the phone as well as a mount that allows you to attach your iPhone to the wall. Moment says it uses a...
Video: Meet Calypso, the predecessor to Nikon’s iconic underwater Nikonos cameras
Posted by Chris Roubis on 2nd, Nov, 2020 |
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A customer at Camera West in California recently traded in an interesting piece of photographic history, the Calypso underwater camera. The 35mm film camera was the first of its kind that didn’t need housing to be used underwater. The Calypso was the brainchild of legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau and Belgian engineer Jean de Wouters. The Calypso was released in 1961 as the first 35mm underwater camera which could be used without housing. Cousteau wanted a small, simple camera you could use on land and underwater without any fuss. When the Calypso launched, there were a trio of...
ON1 Photo RAW 2021 now available, includes Portrait AI, new selection tools and much more
Posted by Chris Roubis on 2nd, Nov, 2020 |
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After unveiling ON1 Photo RAW 2021 in September, ON1 has officially released the new software. ON1 describes the latest version of its flagship software a ‘hassle-free, professional photo organizer, raw processor, layered editor and effects app.’ ON1 promises its software is ‘perfect for those seeking an ultra-convenient all-in-one photo editing solution.’ ON1 Photo RAW 2021 includes numerous additions and improvements, including improved automatic AI adjustments, a new portrait editing workflow, improved color selection technology and much more. [embedded content]...
iFixit discovers camera repairs for iPhone 12 models can’t be done by third-parties
Posted by Chris Roubis on 2nd, Nov, 2020 |
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Repair site iFixit has discovered that repairing the cameras inside Apple’s new iPhone 12 smartphones will not be able to be, at least easily, done by third parties, as removing the cameras requires access to a proprietary tool that only authorized Apple technicians will have access to. While trying to swap the camera modules inside two iPhone 12 devices, iFixit suspected something was up. After ‘exhaustive testing, comparing notes with multiple repair technicians, and reviewing leaked Apple training documents,’ iFixit discovered ‘the iPhone 12 camera is entirely unreliable when swapped...
Understanding White Balance – A Beginner’s Guide
Posted by Chris Roubis on 2nd, Nov, 2020 |
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Ever wondered why your subjects turn out yellow when photographing them in indoor environments? Or why your camera flash can make them appear blue? Thoroughly understanding the concept of white balance and how it works is very important in digital photography, because setting it incorrectly could ruin a picture, adding all kinds of unwanted color casts and causing skin tones to look very unnatural. In this article, we will go over the basics of white balance and color temperature, topics that can be a bit intimidating for beginners to understand. Table of Contents Introduction No matter what...
What might the Z6 II and Z7 II tell us about future pro Nikon mirrorless models?
Posted by Chris Roubis on 2nd, Nov, 2020 |
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The Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II are solid updates to the original Z6 and Z7 but neither represents a ‘new’ concept in the Z-series lineup. With the Z6 II and Z7 II, Nikon has modernized its high-end Z-series full-frame lineup, and made its offerings more competitive against midrange and high-end ILCs from Canon, Panasonic and Sony. But while the Z7 II is the nominal flagship, it’s clearly not a ‘professional’ model in the same sense as the D6 and (arguably) the D850. While new to the market, neither Mark II model represents a new concept. This means that the gap which...
DPReview TV: The episode in which we encourage you to play with fire
Posted by Chris Roubis on 2nd, Nov, 2020 |
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Published Nov 2, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] We realize it’s not the conventional wisdom, but you should probably go play with fire. Why? Because, from fire comes art. Tell your mom we said it’s OK. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Find out how the Olympus M.Zuiko 12-100mm F4 Pro does as a travel companion on a trip to Oz. We didn’t find many wizards or scarecrows, but we did see plenty of lizards and landscape scenes along the Australian coast. Sony’s a7C is among the smallest full-frame mirrorless cameras...
The Sony ZV-1 is the best camera for vlogging
Posted by Chris Roubis on 1st, Nov, 2020 |
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Published Oct 29, 2020 | dpreview staff Previous 1 Introduction 2 Next Whether you’re just sharing clips with friends or you’re launching an online on-camera career, vlogging matters. And there’s a point at which your smartphone may not give you the look or control you’re after. With 180-degree selfie screens, wide-angle lenses, microphone inputs and great video quality, more and more dedicated cameras offer just what you need to look and sound your best. Here are our top picks, giving particular attention to 4K video quality and dependable autofocus. Our pick: Sony ZV-1 The Sony ZV-1 is an...
7Artisans has a new 18mm F6.3 pancake lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras
Posted by Chris Roubis on 31st, Oct, 2020 |
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Chinese lens manufacturer 7Artisans has released a new 18mm F6.3 pancake lens for APS-C camera systems. The ultra-compact fixed-focus lens is constructed of six elements in four groups. Its 18mm focal length is roughly a 27mm equivalent on most APS-C sensors, it has a minimum focusing distance of 35cm (1.1ft) and it weighs just 51g (1.8oz). The lens is being offered for Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds and Sony E mount camera systems. It’s available to purchase for on Amazon and other authorized 7Artisan retailers for $69. Find out how the Olympus M.Zuiko 12-100mm F4 Pro does as a...
Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D Shift sample gallery and impressions
Posted by Chris Roubis on 31st, Oct, 2020 |
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Those looking for a lens to help with architectural photography don’t have too many choices. Canon and Nikon provide tilt-and-shift lenses for the F and EF mount systems but it’s fair to say these are quite costly – as specialist products usually are. Samyang makes a 24mm that comes in a wide range of mounts, but beyond that options are limited to the adapters various independent brands, such as Fotodiox, offer. This new lens from Laowa is currently the widest shift lens for full frame users. Where this lens also differs from those others available is that it only shifts – there is no...
Reply to For how long does canon service their discontinued cameras?
Posted by Chris Roubis on 31st, Oct, 2020 |
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Mint Chocs: Yeah, I think as many people still use it, repairs and parts will still be available for some time. One small camera shop still has original 5d shutter replacement on their price list. Or maybe they just didn’t update their web page for years, who knows. I still want to know some average number of years after which official canon services stop to repair their discontinued...
DPReview TV: Sony a7S III review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 31st, Oct, 2020 |
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Published Oct 31, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Watch our review of the Sony a7S III to find out why Jordan calls it ‘the best camera for run and gun videography’ available today. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Sample gallery from this episode Gear in this story We’ve started digging into the a7S III’s video capabilities. Initial results are positive: we measured excellent, sub-10ms rolling shutter rates, and we can confirm that the camera uses a dual gain sensor. Rather than chase ever bigger headline...
Sony a7S III sample gallery (DPReview TV)
Posted by Chris Roubis on 31st, Oct, 2020 |
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Published Oct 31, 2020 | dpreview staff The Sony a7S III is optimized for video, but its 12MP sensor is very capable and performs well in low light. Our new a7S III sample gallery includes everything from night shots to portraits. View the Sony a7S III sample gallery Gear in this story We’ve started digging into the a7S III’s video capabilities. Initial results are positive: we measured excellent, sub-10ms rolling shutter rates, and we can confirm that the camera uses a dual gain sensor. Rather than chase ever bigger headline numbers, the Sony a7S III focuses on doing one thing...
Iconic scenes in The Mandalorian were filmed using a Canon 5D Mark III and Nikon lens
Posted by Chris Roubis on 30th, Oct, 2020 |
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The second season of the hit Disney+ series The Mandalorian premiered today and there is fascinating photography associated with the production of the Star Wars spinoff show. For starters, some scenes in the show were shot using the Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR camera. As Digital Camera World points out, not only were scenes shot using the Canon 5D Mark III, but an adapted Nikon 28mm lens was used and the camera operator was John Knoll, co-creator of Photoshop and current effects supervisor and chief creative officer at Industrial Light and Magic (ILM). If you watched the first season of The...
Venus Optics unveils Laowa 15mm F4.5 ‘Zero-D’ Shift lens for full-frame cameras
Posted by Chris Roubis on 30th, Oct, 2020 |
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Venus Optics has announced the release of the Laowa 15mm F4.5 Zero-D Shift, a new lens that takes the crown as the widest shift lens for full-frame camera systems. The lens is constructed of 17 elements in 11 groups, including two aspherical elements and a new lens coating. It has a 110-degree angle of view, offers a 65mm image circle and can shift +/-11mm on full-frame camera systems (+/-8mm when adapted for medium format cameras, such as Fujifilm GFX and Hasselblad X1D cameras). Other specifications include a five-blade aperture diaphragm, a 20cm (7.8”) minimum focusing distance and a...
Buying guide: best Instax cameras in 2020 (updated)
Posted by Chris Roubis on 30th, Oct, 2020 |
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Published Oct 30, 2020 | dpreview staff Previous 1 Introduction 2 Next What is it we love so much about instant cameras? Is it their ease-of-use? Or the sensation of being able to hold and share a physical print? Maybe it’s the excitement that comes from watching an image slowly appear before your eyes. Surely for some, the lo-fi image quality is refreshing in an increasingly high-resolution, digital world. In this guide, we’ll cover cameras making use of Fujifilm’s popular Instax film. These cameras come in a wide range of designs and make use of one of three formats (see...
Olympus M.Zuiko 12-100mm F4 Pro sample gallery updated
Posted by Chris Roubis on 30th, Oct, 2020 |
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After perusing some vacation photos and weeping ever so gently for a lost world in which international travel was feasible, I pulled myself together and made some selects to add to our Olympus M.Zuiko 12-100mm F4 Pro sample gallery. From lizards to crocs and jungles to cityscapes, take a virtual visit to Queensland in our updated sample gallery. And in case you missed it, check out our field review of the Olympus 12-100mm F4 here. Gear in this story Olympus has released a major firmware update for two of its OM-D cameras as well as the PEN-F. It adds support for Profoto’s TTL...
For how long does canon service their discontinued cameras?
Posted by Chris Roubis on 29th, Oct, 2020 |
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Photos Members Group Since For how long does canon service their discontinued cameras? Điđi says: Just got an 5d mk III. I’m blown away by it’s possibilities. Can’t imagine I will ever want something beter and more recent. Do I have to worry about not be able to repair it, or replace the shutter in the next few years? The shutter count on mine is pretty high. The production of it ended in 2016. I think. 3:05PM, 29 October 2020 PDT (permalink) Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
Hasselblad firmware update adds Distance Meter, improved Interval Timer features to its X1D II 50C, 907X 50C cameras
Posted by Chris Roubis on 29th, Oct, 2020 |
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Hasselblad has released a pair of firmware updates for its X1D II 50C and 907X 50C medium format cameras that adds, amongst other improvements, an on-screen distance scale for measuring focus and improved intervalometer features. Firmware version 1.4.0 for both the X1D II 50C and 907X 50C adds a new Distance Scale feature that effectively recreates the distance scale that’s traditionally on the lens and overlays it on the liveview display. It can be set to metric or imperial units and will work with any XCD lens updated to the latest firmware. Hasselblad has also improved the Interval Timer...
The Lensbaby Spark 2.0 lens makes you squeeze and tilt it to focus
Posted by Chris Roubis on 29th, Oct, 2020 |
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Lensbaby has announced the Spark 2.0 lens and its design draws inspiration from the original Lensbaby launched in 2004. The new lens allows you to adjust the ‘sweet spot’ of focus by physically bending the lens across a wide range of angles. You can adjust where the spot of focus is across the entire frame. The Spark 2.0 is a 50mm lens with a maximum f/2.5 aperture. With respect to the angle of tilt, Lensbaby states that it is 46mm. The manual focus lens can focus as close as 15″ (38cm). The lens includes a pair of elements in a single group and its total weight is 6.5 oz....
Reply to Advice on upgrading canon rebel t5
Posted by Chris Roubis on 29th, Oct, 2020 |
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Hello, I have been using Canon EOS rebel t5 for the last 6 years for fun, I decided to take my photography to the next level, I bought a canon lens 70-200 mm Ef 2.8 III, so what a good body canon camera that would be compatible with this lens? And also what the difference between mirrorless camera vs. DSL, which would have best auto focus and quick tracking any advice would be appreciated!...
Slideshow: Winners of the 2020 Int’l Photography Awards
Posted by Chris Roubis on 29th, Oct, 2020 |
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This year’s International Photography Awards (IPA) received over 13,000 submissions from 120 countries. Judges selected winners and finalists for 13 categories and they were announced on Tuesday, October 27th. ‘In these unprecedented times, this year’s entries reflect some of the biggest challenges facing our generation–not the least of which is dealing with a virus which, for the first time, is an event that has affected every person on earth in some way. We see photography at its best–whether covering the COVID pandemic, or the world’s uprising against...
Advice on upgrading canon rebel t5
Posted by Chris Roubis on 29th, Oct, 2020 |
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Photos Members Group Since Advice on upgrading canon rebel t5 salwa02 says: Hello, I have been using Canon EOS rebel t5 for the last 6 years for fun, I decided to take my photography to the next level, I bought a canon lens 70-200 mm Ef 2.8 III, so what a good body canon camera that would be compatible with this lens? And also what the difference between mirrorless camera vs. DSL, which would have best auto focus and quick tracking any advice would be appreciated! ThanksSalwa 7:34AM, 29 October 2020 PDT (permalink) Mint Chocs says: The 80D would be very good crop sensor APS-C and if you have...
Zeiss’ 37MP Lightroom-capable, full-frame ZX1 camera is here — and it costs $6K
Posted by Chris Roubis on 29th, Oct, 2020 |
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Zeiss has announced the release of its long-awaited ZX1 mirrorless camera in the United States and Germany. First announced back in September 2018, the Zeiss ZX1 full-frame Android-powered camera is designed, in Zeiss’ own words, to help users ‘Shoot. Edit. Share.’ all on one device thanks to the integration of hardware and software. At the core of the ZX1 is a 37.4-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor developed by Zeiss. In front of the sensor is a non-interchangeable Zeiss Distagon 35mm F2 T* lens with a focus and aperture ring (both of which appear to be electronically controlled). In...
Sony a7C sample gallery updated
Posted by Chris Roubis on 29th, Oct, 2020 |
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Published Oct 29, 2020 | dpreview staff The Sony a7C is a full-frame mirrorless camera that’s closer to the size and shape of an a6000-series APS-C model. In fact, its impressively small form factor and highly capable AF helped earn it a Silver Award in our recent review. Take a look at our updated sample gallery, which we’ve updated with images taken throughout the course of our testing, as well as some new Raw conversions. Read our full Sony a7C review Gear in this story Take a look at some Raw conversions and additional images shot during our testing of the Silver...
A photo history quiz tests the impact of color on guessing when images were captured
Posted by Chris Roubis on 28th, Oct, 2020 |
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Does how we place an image in history depend upon its presentation? A new quiz (and experiment) by Matt Daniels and Jan Diehm aims to test this question. The quiz, published on The Pudding, shows users a series of five images captured in the United States during the last century and asks you to estimate the year the photo was taken. We recommend taking the quiz before reading the rest of this article to preserve the integrity of the data results. The quiz shows some images in color, and others in black and white. In some cases, the black and white image has been digitally altered from its...
Fujifilm releases major 4.00 firmware update for X-T3, bringing dramatic autofocus improvements
Posted by Chris Roubis on 28th, Oct, 2020 |
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As it said it would at the beginning of October, Fujifilm has released a firmware update for its XT3 camera that it claims will dramatically improve autofocus performance. Firmware version 4.00 for the XT-3 claims to triple the autofocus speed from 0.06 seconds down to 0.02 seconds, bringing it in line with the autofocus speed of the newer X-T4. The algorithm that predicts the location of subjects has also been improved, according tot he changelog. Overall autofocus tracking performance has been doubled (compared to firmware version 3.30), with faster and more accurate subject acquisition....
A visual and auditory journey through the shutter sounds of vintage film cameras
Posted by Chris Roubis on 28th, Oct, 2020 |
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Photographer Ace Noguera has published a video highlighting not only the great style of vintage cameras but also their distinct shutter sounds. It’s a satisfying watch and listen. Of his video, Noguera told DPReview, ‘The video came from an idea I’ve had for a while, to simply showcase how shutter sounds and technology has changed over the years. I thought it would be cool and entertaining to put it in a visual format and share with others how not only designs have changed over the years, but how we’ve been able to integrate electronics to help automate how we take...
What Is Back-Button Focus?
Posted by Chris Roubis on 28th, Oct, 2020 |
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Back-button focus is a camera technique that separates focusing and shutter release to two separate buttons. It is a useful way to stop the camera’s autofocus system from getting continuously engaged when the shutter is released. In this article, we will take a closer look at what back-button focusing is, and how you can take advantage of it in your photography. One of the key areas many photographers often struggle with, especially when starting out, is focusing. Being able to properly acquire focus on a subject or a scene is critical in making sure that the photograph is sharp where it...
The Insta360 ONE X2 is an image-stabilized 5.7K 360-degree camera that fits in your pocket
Posted by Chris Roubis on 28th, Oct, 2020 |
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[embedded content] Insta360 has announced the ONE X2, a new waterproof 360-degree camera that features stabilized 5.7K recording, a round touchscreen display and built-in editing tools. The overall shape of the ONE X2 is similar to the Insta360 ONE X, but instead of a black and white OLED display, the ONE X2 features a full-color display that can be used to both compose your shots and navigate through the camera’s settings. The ONE X2 features four shooting modes: 360, Steady Cam, InstaPano and MultiView. In 360 mode, the camera will capture and stitch together a 5.7K 360-degree video....
DPReview TV: Canon EOS R6 firmware update 1.1.1 – Did they fix the overheating?
Posted by Chris Roubis on 28th, Oct, 2020 |
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Published Oct 28, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Canon recently announced an EOS R6 firmware update to address overheating issues. Does firmware 1.1.1 improve the camera’s video performance? Quite a bit, it turns out. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Gear in this story Canon recently announced an EOS R6 firmware update to address overheating issues. Does firmware 1.1.1 improve the camera’s video performance? Quite a bit, it turns out. Birds, spiders, cats, squirrels, planes, boats, distant mountains and (naturally) the...
Field review: The Olympus M.Zuiko 12-100mm F4 IS Pro goes to Oz
Posted by Chris Roubis on 28th, Oct, 2020 |
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The Olympus 12-100mm F4 IS Pro is a rugged, professional-level zoom lens with a focal length range that can cover almost any everyday situation. It also focuses impressively close, only adding to its versatility. It’s the kind of one-lens solution that might tempt you for travel photography in particular, but these types of lenses often trade convenience for outright image quality – so is that the case here? Let’s find out. Jump to: Handling | AF and stabilization | Image Quality | Conclusion | Samples Key specifications: Focal length range: 12-100mm (24-200mm, 35mm equiv.)...
FeiyuTech releases new AK2000C gimbal with 2.2kg (5lbs) payload, 7-hour battery life
Posted by Chris Roubis on 27th, Oct, 2020 |
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[embedded content] Hot on the heels of DJI releasing its latest gimbals, Chinese gimbal manufacturer FeiyuTech has released the AK2000C, its latest three-axis handheld gimbal for mid-sized camera systems. The AK2000C is a lightweight handheld gimbal that can hold just shy of 2.2kg (5lbs) worth of camera gear and run for up to seven hours on a single charge. This payload would be enough to hold recent cameras, such as the Canon EOS R/R5/R6, Fujifilm X-T3, Nikon Z6/7 and Sony a7 III with standard primes and zoom lenses attached. The frame of the gimbal is constructed of an aluminum alloy and,...
Researchers create 100 billion FPS 3D camera with lens that mimics human eyes
Posted by Chris Roubis on 27th, Oct, 2020 |
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A study recently published in Nature Communications details the creation of an ultra-fast 3D camera capable of recording at 100 billion frames per second. The development comes from Lihong Wang and his team at Caltech, where the researchers developed this new camera using the same foundational technology found in Wang’s previous 70 trillion frames per second project. The newly detailed camera produces what the researchers call ‘single-shot stereo-polarimetric compressed ultrafast photography’ (SP-CUP), a technology that records video at insanely fast speeds in three...
Ricoh shares the name and specifications of its forthcoming Pentax APS-C DSLR
Posted by Chris Roubis on 27th, Oct, 2020 |
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[embedded content] Ricoh Imaging has officially given its forthcoming flagship APS-C DSLR a name and confirmed a few specifications we can expect from the camera. In both the above video and on a development update on its website, Ricoh Imaging says its new DSLR will be called the Pentax K-3 Mark III. The camera will feature an entirely redesigned 26-megapixel CMOS sensor, 5-axis in-body image stabilization (CIPA rated for 5.5 stops of compensation), dual SD card slots (no details on whether both or just one is UHS-II), an ISO range of 100–1,600,000 and a maximum burst rate of 12 frames per...
Sony a7C review: Compact size, big sensor image quality
Posted by Chris Roubis on 27th, Oct, 2020 |
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Previous 1 Introduction 2 Next The Sony a7C is the company’s latest and smallest full-frame interchangeable lens camera. It fits a 24MP full-frame sensor and image stabilization into a body more closely resembling the APS-C sensor a6600. A lot of work has clearly gone into making this one of the smallest full frame cameras available, whereas a lot of the features and capabilities are familiar. A new retractable kit zoom is being launched along with the a7C to help maintain those size savings. Out of camera JPEG.ISO 500 | 1/40 sec | F9 | Sony FE 35mm F1.8Photo by Carey Rose Key...
Slideshow: Winners of All About Photo’s AAP Magazine #13 Shapes competition
Posted by Chris Roubis on 27th, Oct, 2020 |
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Earlier this month All About Photo selected 25 photographers from 11 countries as winners of its “Shapes” competition. Winning images appear in the 13th edition of AAP Magazine, which can be purchased here. The subject matter displayed in these works illustrates shapes and patterns found in place settings, architecture, abstractions, and more. The top 3 winners, who were rewarded a $1,000 cash are as follows: First place winner: JP Terlizzi (United States)Second place winner: Wendel Wirth (United States)Third place winner: Klaus Lenzen (Belgium) The remaining mentions, whose...
BCN Retail shows Canon catching Sony in the Japanese full-frame MILC market, Nikon stagnant — for now
Posted by Chris Roubis on 26th, Oct, 2020 |
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BCN Retail, a Japanese analyst firm that collects daily sales data of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras from online and in-person points of sale in Japan, has published (translated) its latest numbers, showing the breakdown of Japanese domestic market share in the full-frame mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (MILC) market. BCN Retail starts its report with partially encouraging news, noting the camera market, at least in Japan, has almost entirely recovered from the pandemic drop, with unit sales in the month of September being down just 2% and revenue from those sales down just...
NASA uses infrared imaging to discover water on sunlit surface of the Moon
Posted by Chris Roubis on 26th, Oct, 2020 |
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NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) has used its onboard Faint Object infrared Camera for the SOFIA Telescope (FORCAST) to discover water molecules on the sunlit surface of the Moon. For the first time, there are indications that water may be distributed across the Moon’s surface, and not limited to just cold, dark areas of the lunar surface. SOFIA’s infrared camera, used in conjunction with a 106-inch diameter telescope, picked up ‘the specific wavelength unique to water molecules, at 6.1 microns, and discovered a relatively surprising...
Report: Zeiss’ full-frame Android-powered ZX1 camera to be released on October 29, cost $6K
Posted by Chris Roubis on 26th, Oct, 2020 |
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Three weeks ago, the long-awaited Zeiss ZX1 camera reappeared for pre-order on B&H Photo after months and months of silence regarding the availability of the Android-powered mirrorless camera. While B&H has since pulled its listing, a new report from Nokishita claims the camera will be available on October 29 with an MSRP of $6,000/€6,000 (the same price B&H had it listed for). When B&H listed the Zeiss ZX1 for pre-order earlier this month, we contacted both B&H and Zeiss on the matter, but both passed on the opportunity to comment on the matter. Sometime between then and...
Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S sample gallery
Posted by Chris Roubis on 26th, Oct, 2020 |
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Published Oct 26, 2020 | dpreview staff The Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S completes the ‘holy trinity’ of traditional F2.8 zooms for Z-mount. Offering substantial weight and size savings over the previous AF-S 14-24mm F2.8 (and capable of accepting both screw-in and cut gel filters) the new zoom is more practical than its predecessor, but is the higher price reflected in its performance? Take a look at our sample gallery to find out. See our Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 sample gallery Gear in this story Nikon’s mirrorless lens roadmap just moved two steps further forward with the launch...
Reply to Canon efs 60 mm usm (Swiss epn)
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Oct, 2020 |
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Searching the internet I see the lens is offered on ebay in various market as Canon EF-S 60 mm F/2.8 USM Lens (Swiss MPN). The lenses on ebay are no 3rd party lenses. “eBay has been enforcing product identifier (like MPN) requirements since 29 February, 2016. It’s highly recommended that all eBay sellers add such identifiers to items wherever they apply.” MPN usually stands for Manufacturing Part Number and defines amongst other points the place Canon intends to sell the product. Service cost could be higher outside Switzerland. In general Canon is fighting the “gray...
Video: Weird lens guru turns $20 Carl Zeiss projector lens into a swirly-bokeh camera lens
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Oct, 2020 |
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[embedded content] Weird lens guru Mathieu Stern is back at it with a new video that shows images captured with two $20 Carl Zeiss projector lenses he converted into camera lenses. As with many of Stern’s DIY projector lens projects, both of these lenses — a 120mm F1.9 and a 105mm F1.9 — lack any way to focus and don’t have any adjustable aperture. While the adjustable aperture isn’t quite so easy to address, the video briefly shows how he uses an M65 Helicoid ring adapter to give manual focus abilities to the lens. Although not shown in the video, Stern then uses an M65 to Sony E-mount...
Autofocus Modes Explained
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Oct, 2020 |
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Canon efs 60 mm usm (Swiss epn)
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Oct, 2020 |
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Photos Members Group Since Canon efs 60 mm usm (Swiss epn) SoulRider.222 says: A third party lens most likely made in Switzerland. Like Carl Zeiss. Third party lenses should work on a Canon T4i. I’ve used a Quantaray 70-300mm Tele-Macro Zoom lens on my Canon T1i and XTi with no issues. And a Sigma lens on my trusty vintage Rebel 2000! EPN stands for EOS Professional Network. It’s based in UK and Ireland though. I was curious and found this post: www.dpnow.com/articles/5605.html 16 hours ago (permalink) N808PV says: Searching the internet I see the lens is offered on ebay in...
Roger Cicala: why I don’t use an MTF bench to test my own lenses
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Oct, 2020 |
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Roughly clockwise from left: 300mm collimator, laser transmission testing, lens test projector, Trioptics Imagemaster HR optical bench, spectrometry measurement. It might not look like much, but the total cost is similar to really nice house in a small city (or a decent house in big city). I have a complete testing lab at my disposal: MTF benches, lens test projectors, spectrometers, lasers, an Imatest setup gathering dust in a back room; everything all the cool kids have. A lot of people assume I test the hell out of my own shiny new personal lenses after I buy them. (Yes, I buy my own...
DPReview TV: Best entry-level full frame mirrorless – Nikon Z5 vs. Canon EOS RP
Posted by Chris Roubis on 24th, Oct, 2020 |
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Published Oct 24, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] What’s the best entry-level full frame mirrorless camera? We compare the Nikon Z5 to the Canon EOS RP to find out. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Gear in this story ‘We have to go fishing to test the Nikon Z5,’ they told us. ‘It’s all about the camera,’ they said. Call us skeptical, but such are the lives of YouTube stars. So join us as we go fishing with the Nikon Z5 For still photographers, we feel the Nikon Z5 represents the best value for the...
Canon’s ISO 4 million multi-purpose camera was used to record fluorescent life in the Amazon
Posted by Chris Roubis on 23rd, Oct, 2020 |
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Award-winning artist and director Lynette Wallworth released her documentary Awavena in 2018 to critical acclaim. The project’s director of photography, Greg Downing, utilized numerous cameras during production, including the specialized Canon ME20F-SH multi-purpose camera. Awavena follows the first female shaman of the Yawanawa tribe in the Amazonian rainforest. As part of the film, the crew documents an Ayahuasca vision quest and represents this experience using real footage captured in incredibly low light and CGI. Downing, with the aid of the ME20F-SH, captured footage of...
Video: iFixit is currently showing a live iPhone 12 teardown
Posted by Chris Roubis on 23rd, Oct, 2020 |
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[embedded content] If you’re wondering what all Apple managed to pack inside its iPhone 12, repair site iFixit is currently hosting a live teardown of one of Apple’s latest smartphone on its YouTube channel. The review started at roughly 1:20pm ET, but it’s still going on and is available to watch from the beginning if you’d prefer to take it all in. If iFixit comes across any interesting surprises, we’ll summarize them in an update to this article. Autel Robotics released its long-awaited EVO II series drone this summer after several delays. With multiple cameras to choose from, and options...
Yongnuo announces new 35mm F2 autofocus lens for full-frame Sony cameras
Posted by Chris Roubis on 23rd, Oct, 2020 |
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Don’t ask why Yongnuo decided to showcase a full-frame E-mount lens on an APS-C camera body…our guess is as good as yours. Chinese accessory and lens manufacturer Yongnuo has announced the release of a new 35mm F2 autofocus lens for full-frame Sony cameras. The new lens is constructed of nine elements in eight groups, including one low-dispersion element and one aspherical element. The lens also features what Yongnuo calls a ‘nano-multilayer coating,’ but doesn’t specify what elements this coating is applied to. The 35mm F2 has an aperture range of F2-F16, uses a seven-blade...
Review: The Autel EVO II is a solid drone and an alternative to DJI
Posted by Chris Roubis on 23rd, Oct, 2020 |
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Autel Robotics announced its long-awaited EVO II series drone at CES 2020 in January, promising vast improvements over the original EVO model launched back in 2018. Its most notable feature is a modular camera system, offering three models that cover a range of features that meet different users’ needs, from consumers to professionals. The camera on the standard EVO II uses a 1/2″ 48MP Quad Bayer sensor and is the first consumer drone to offer 8K video. The EVO II Pro uses a larger 1″-type 20MP sensor that gives 6K recording, and the EVO II Dual features both an optical and...
Film Fridays: Making and using a cardboard camera – adventures in pinhole photography
Posted by Chris Roubis on 23rd, Oct, 2020 |
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Published Oct 23, 2020 | dpreview staff Photo: Sroyon / 35mmc.com Pinhole photography is often associated with ‘intro to photography’ -type classes, because it simplifies the process of recording an image down to bare bones. But there is both an art and a science to creating a well-functioning pinhole camera. Specifications like hole diameter and the light-sensitive material’s distance and angle-of-view to the pinhole make a huge difference. So, how does one elevate the pinhole camera from DIY beginner project to serious creative tool? With a little bit of technical...
NASA shares photos captured by its OSIRIS-REx spacecraft during its 6-second stay on an asteroid
Posted by Chris Roubis on 22nd, Oct, 2020 |
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[embedded content] NASA has released pictures taken by the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft that show the moment it touched down on the Bennu asteroid 200 million miles from Earth. The craft left Cape Canaveral a little over four years ago with the aim of intersecting the asteroid, and landed on the surface within three feet of the intended target on 20th October. As the craft approached the asteroid its SamCam camera captured images at a rate of one every 1.25 seconds, recording the successful touch-down and the lift-off just six seconds later. While in contact with the surface OSIRIS-Rex used its...
Lomography introduces panoramic camera with liquid-filled lens
Posted by Chris Roubis on 22nd, Oct, 2020 |
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Off-the-wall photographic company Lomography has introduced a 35mm film camera that shoots 104mm long panoramic images through a lens that we are encouraged to fill with water. The company claims the HydroChrome Sutton’s Panoramic Belair camera is the world’s first 35mm format panoramic camera with a liquid-filled lens. Not surprising you might think, but they had to specify ‘35mm’ as in 1859 pioneering British photographer Thomas Sutton invented a panoramic camera with a water-filled lens that recorded on curved plates. The camera has a plastic body and a lens that offers the angle of view...
Manfrotto launches its own Canon, Nikon camera batteries and dual-bay charger
Posted by Chris Roubis on 22nd, Oct, 2020 |
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Manfrotto has introduced its own-brand camera batteries and a dual-bay charger that will be available exclusively in the USA. The lithium-ion batteries fit Canon and Nikon cameras, and are said to offer enhanced performance over standard batteries. The HLX-E6N battery for Canon is a replacement for Canon’s LP-E6N, but the Manfrotto version offers 2000mAh over Canon’s 1865mAh. The Nikon alternative has slightly greater capacity than the 1900mAh of Nikon’s EN-EL15A and EN-EL15B batteries, but slightly less than the 2280mAh capacity of the EN-EL-15C. The ProCube charger can accommodate two...
Halide Mark II is a redesigned Raw camera app for iPhones with over 40 new and improved features
Posted by Chris Roubis on 22nd, Oct, 2020 |
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Lux Optics, the company behind the popular iOS camera app Halide, has announced the release of Halide Mark II, a second-generation camera app for iOS that’s the culmination of more than 18 months of work. Halide Mark II is an entirely new app with a revamped interface designed from the ground up to make a more a user experience that is simple to use, but rich in professional-level features for those who want to get the most out of their iPhone photography. Halide Mark II has the same exposure control and focus gestures as before, but has further refined the experience with additional...
Interview: Joe Biden’s official photographer Adam Schultz – “Every day I get to do this is a special day”
Posted by Chris Roubis on 22nd, Oct, 2020 |
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Adam Schultz, oficial photographer for the Biden For President campaign. Photo: Drew Heskett Adam Schultz is a busy man. Official photographer for Joe Biden’s presidential campaign, he’s traveling all over the US with the candidate, taking and sharing pictures of the campaign trail. We caught up with Adam recently to talk about what it means to shoot for a presidential campaign, how 2020 differs from previous election cycles, and why he can’t wait until it’s possible to take pictures of people without masks on. All pictures courtesy of Adam Schultz unless otherwise...
iPhone 12: Which models have which cameras?
Posted by Chris Roubis on 22nd, Oct, 2020 |
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Apple doesn’t make its naming system easy to understand, but to be fair, the company is hardly alone in this. This year’s class of new iPhones includes four models – iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max – and aside from the size differences implied by ‘mini’ and ‘Max,’ you’re on your own to figure out what separates them. One of the differences that matters to a lot of people is the device’s camera features, and that’s what we’re here to help demystify. We’ll go into depth on the more subtle differences between each...
Nikon 600mm f/4G ED VR Review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 22nd, Oct, 2020 |
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For nearly a decade the Nikon 600mm f/4G ED VR lens reigned supreme as the most desirable lens among many sports and wildlife photographers. A beast of a lens, it was known to be exceptionally sharp, producing beautiful and contrasty images. Nikon finally updated the lens with a lighter modern version in 2015, which triggered many owners to sell their 600mm lenses in order to upgrade to the latest and greatest “E” version. Today, one can purchase a used version of the 600mm f/4G VR at nearly half the price, which makes it a real bargain. In this review, we will take a closer look at this...
DxO announces PhotoLab 4 with new DeepPRIME AI technology
Posted by Chris Roubis on 21st, Oct, 2020 |
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It’s been a busy week for photo editing software announcements. The day after Adobe announced the latest versions of Lightroom and Photoshop, DxO has joined the party with its announcement of DxO PhotoLab 4. PhotoLab 4 includes numerous new features and improvements, but the highlight is DxO’s new DeepPRIME technology. DeepPRIME utilizes artificial intelligence to perform improved demosaicing and denoising in a single step. DxO has used machine learning and millions of images to train the DeepPRIME algorithm. The result is that all images, particularly those captured at high ISO...
HP launches eight new monitors for creative professionals at Adobe MAX 2020
Posted by Chris Roubis on 21st, Oct, 2020 |
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During the Adobe MAX conference on Tuesday, HP introduced the newest products added to its HP Create Ecosystem, including the next-generation DreamColor and Z by HP monitors. According to the company, these models were made ‘with the creator in mind,’ offering everything from frameless designs to the promise of ‘seamless color accuracy,’ 4K resolutions and USB-C connectivity. The HP create Ecosystem was first announced at Adobe MAX 2019, introducing a variety of products and partnerships aimed at supporting the creative community, including photographers and...
Slideshow: Winners of the 1st annual Aerial Photography Awards
Posted by Chris Roubis on 21st, Oct, 2020 |
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Winners of the 1st annual Aerial Photography Awards Several thousand photos from 65 countries were submitted to the 1st annual Aerial Photography Awards – a competition open to artists using drones, kites, balloons, helicopters, and planes to capture imagery. The jury, including From Where I Drone’s Dirk Dallas, Costas Spathis, Women Who Drone’s Elena Buenrostro, the Abstract Aerial Art team, and Florian Ledoux awarded 106 photos in 22 categories and 11 photographers in 6 master categories. ‘When I submitted my images to the Aerial Photography Awards I knew the competition...
Adobe Premiere Pro can now natively decode ProRes Raw video files
Posted by Chris Roubis on 21st, Oct, 2020 |
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Adobe has announced Premiere Pro (version 14.5) will now natively support ProRes Raw, finally opening up editing of Apple’s Raw video format to all Premiere Pro users. Earlier this year, Adobe started selectively supporting ProRes Raw, but only for Windows users running Nvidia GPUs. With this new update, both macOS and Windows users will be able to edit ProRes Raw video regardless of what system or GPU your computer has packed inside. The initial support is limited, in the sense you aren’t offered full control of ISO and White Balance settings as you are with Apple’s Final Cut Pro X, but...
Loupedeck announces Adobe collaboration and new Loupedeck plugin at Adobe MAX
Posted by Chris Roubis on 21st, Oct, 2020 |
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Adobe has announced a massive Photoshop update which included, among many other features, the integration of Adobe’s new Unified Extensibility Platform (UXP) for plugins. Shortly after Adobe unveiled the new version of Photoshop, Loupedeck announced its collaboration with Adobe on a new plugin for Photoshop. The free plugin, which can be downloaded through the new Plugin Marketplace in the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop application, introduces new features and improvements for owners of the Loupedeck CT and Loupedeck Live. You may recall that we covered the new Loupedeck Live product...
Canon EOS R5 review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 21st, Oct, 2020 |
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Previous 1 Introduction 2 Next Introduction All product photography by Dan Bracaglia Canon’s EOS R5 is an excellent camera for professionals or anyone that’s looking for a supremely capable option for almost any type of photography, from sports and action to studio portraits and landscapes. It’s a 45MP full-frame mirrorless camera that can shoot clips of 8K video, has impressive Dual Pixel autofocus and excellent ergonomics. It can also capture 10-bit HDR stills and video for HDR display and is the spiritual (and mirrorless) successor to Canon’s 5D-series DSLR...
DPReview TV: DJI RS 2 and RSC 2 review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 21st, Oct, 2020 |
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Published Oct 21, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] DJI’s new Ronin gimbals, the RS 2 and RSC 2, have been updated a ton of important ways: better stabilization algorithms, built-in color displays, heavier payloads… heck, even the carrying cases are better. Jordan takes a closer look at what’s new and how they function in the field, both as tools for videographers and fitness buffs alike. Yep, you read that right. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Canon’s EOS R5 is one of the best mirrorless cameras on the market...
It’s great, but the Max should be even better: iPhone 12 Pro camera review round-up
Posted by Chris Roubis on 20th, Oct, 2020 |
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Today is the day a number of reviewers are allowed to share their first thoughts on Apple’s new iPhone 12 Pro, the smaller of the company’s two latest flagship mobile devices announced last week. While we haven’t had the chance to take one for a spin yet, we’ve rounded up a few reviews from across the web to see what others’ opinions on the photographic capabilities of the new iPhone devices are. From more general tech-centric reviews, such as The Verge’s Nilay Patel’s, to photo-specific reviews such as Austin Mann’s in-depth dive, we’ve tried to gather a nice spread of opinions....
Adobe gives Photoshop 2021 even more Sensei AI power, brings livestreaming to Photoshop for iPad
Posted by Chris Roubis on 20th, Oct, 2020 |
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As part of Adobe MAX 2020, which is virtual (and free to attend) this year, Adobe has announced the latest updates to the Adobe Photoshop family. Artificial intelligence and Adobe Sensei play a major role in today’s updates, which are now available for all subscribers. Adobe Photoshop 2021 Adobe calls Photoshop 2021, also known as version 22.0, the ‘world’s most advanced AI application for creatives,’ so let’s see what’s new. The primary new features are Neural Filters, Sky Replacement, improved Refine Edge Selections and the all-new Discover panel. The...
Adobe shows off prototype version of its Content Authenticity tool and ecosystem
Posted by Chris Roubis on 20th, Oct, 2020 |
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[embedded content] In addition to its Lightroom and Photoshop updates, adobe has also revealed a prototype of its Content Authenticity Prototype, a key new tool that will play a key role in Adobe’s Content Authenticity Initiative first unveiled a year ago at Adobe MAX 2019. A screenshot from the video showing the ‘Content Credentials’ toolset in the beta version of Adobe Photoshop. As the above video demonstrates, the new opt-in tool provides a way for photojournalists, artists and other creatives to cyptographically sign and embed editing and attribution information to images...
DJI’s new Pocket 2 three-axis-stabilized mini camera offers larger sensor, wider lens and more
Posted by Chris Roubis on 20th, Oct, 2020 |
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[embedded content] DJI has announced the release of its new DJI Pocket 2, a second-generation three-axis mini camera. The updated camera drops the Osmo nomenclature its predecessor bore and improves its performance across the board. Despite keeping its compact size, weighing just 117g (4.2oz), the Pocket 2 has a larger sensor and wider lens than the Osmo Pocket, which DJI claims has dramatically improve image quality for both photos and video. The new 1/1.7” sensor (Osmo Pocket had a 1/2.3” sensor) works in tandem with a new 20mm (equivalent) F1.8 lens to capture 16MP photos in standard mode...
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 sample gallery
Posted by Chris Roubis on 20th, Oct, 2020 |
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Published Oct 20, 2020 | dpreview staff The Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 is Nikon’s most compact and affordable ($400 MSRP) lens for full-frame Z-mount cameras. It’s also one of two lenses available as a kit with the excellent, entry-level Nikon Z5 body, and collapses down to a mere 51mm (2″) when retracted. While it’s certainly not the fastest glass in town, it is respectably sharp for a modern kit lens. Take a look for yourself. See our Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 sample gallery Gear in this story Fujifilm’s latest entry-level Instax Mini model offers improved auto...
Nikon Camera and Lens Rebates
Posted by Chris Roubis on 20th, Oct, 2020 |
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Although we have had pretty good discounts on Nikon Z camera bodies, other than the FTZ adapter, we have not yet seen any instant rebates on Z-mount lenses. It looks like Nikon is starting this fall sales season with a few Z lens rebates, as well as more Nikon Z cameras. Let’s take a look at what lenses are going on sale. Nikon Z Lens Rebates The first Nikon Z instant lens rebates are fairly limited, and include the following lenses: If you have been waiting for a good discount on Z-mount lenses, these are excellent deals on some of the finest mirrorless lenses on the market today. Check out...
Ilford Photo Darkroom Guide video series reveals printing techniques and more for beginners
Posted by Chris Roubis on 19th, Oct, 2020 |
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Black and white film and paper manufacturer Ilford Photo has produced a series of videos to help beginners get to grips with essential darkroom techniques. Hosted by Rachel Brewster-Wright from Little Vintage Photography the collection of videos tackles some of the basics of common darkroom questions in a simple to follow format. So far, subjects covered in the 16-video playlist include dodging and burning, selenium toning, using multi-grade paper and more. The series sits alongside a mass of other educational content from the film-maker that covers issues such as how an enlarger works,...
Adobe Lightroom Classic 10.0 released, includes Color Grading and more
Posted by Chris Roubis on 19th, Oct, 2020 |
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Editor’s note (October 19, 9:15pm ET): The Lightroom Classic 10.0 update goes live on October 20th—the documentation on Adobe’s site we used as a source for this article went live ahead of the release and Adobe requested we clarify this discrepancy. Adobe has released Lightroom Classic version 10.0, ushering in a variety of performance improvements and new features, including new controlled color grading adjustments for shadows, midtones and highlights. With Lightroom Classic’s new color grading tool, users can control the color separately in midtones, shadows and...
7artisans releases $255 35mm F0.95 manual prime for APS-C mirrorless camera systems
Posted by Chris Roubis on 19th, Oct, 2020 |
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[embedded content] 7artisans has announced yet another affordable ultra-fast manual prime lens, the 35mm F0.95 APS-C lens for Canon M, Fuji X, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon Z and Sony E mount camera systems. The lens, which retails for just $255, is constructed of 11 elements in 8 groups, has an aperture range of F0.95–16, offers a minimum focusing distance of 37cm (14.5”) and has a 12-blade aperture diaphragm. It offers a 43º angle of view, has a declicked aperture dial and weighs just 369g (13oz). Photo Rumors, who is an authorized 7artisans retailer, has shared a gallery of sample images taken...
Mobile by Peak Design is a new line of smartphone cases and accessories with unique ‘SlimLock’ design
Posted by Chris Roubis on 19th, Oct, 2020 |
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[embedded content] Peak Design is back with its latest crowdfunding campaign. This time, the San Francisco-based accessory manufacturer has found a way to put a unique spin on a new line of cases and accessories for smartphones. The legs of the tripod accessory fold out wide to create a sturdy base. If you’re using larger, heavier devices, the case even has a built-in hex tool for tightening the joints of the ball mount and legs. The new Mobile by Peak Design lineup consists of smartphone cases and universal mounts that use Peak Design’s ‘SlimLink’ hardware to easily connect an...
Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II: Should you buy one?
Posted by Chris Roubis on 19th, Oct, 2020 |
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My much-used Nikon Z7, purchased used from a friend (this guy) in late 2018. Please note that the following article is very much a personal take, written from the perspective of someone who has been using an original Z7 for some time. Your needs (and your experience) may well vary greatly from mine, and I’d encourage you to read our launch content to get a feel for how well (or not) the Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II meet your requirements. And with that out of the way… Here at DPReview we get to use a lot of cameras and lenses in the course of our work (lucky us) but despite the...
DPReview TV: The quality of light, and how different types of lights affect your photos
Posted by Chris Roubis on 19th, Oct, 2020 |
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Published Oct 19, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Having light is critical for photography, but what about the quality of light? Our resident mad scientist, Don Komarechka, explains how different light sources can impact your photos. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week Fujifilm’s latest entry-level Instax Mini model offers improved auto exposure over its predecessor and a simple-to-use interface. However, fun features and creative controls are mostly absent. Fujifilm’s latest X-S10 is a likeable, easy-to-control mirrorless...
Video: How to create ‘mind-bending’ drone photos with a little creative thinking
Posted by Chris Roubis on 18th, Oct, 2020 |
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[embedded content] The Cooperative of Photography, better known as COOPH, has shared ‘Droneception,’ a quick tutorial video that breaks down how to create ‘mind-bending’ drone images using two-shot, three-shot and more advanced multi-shot methods. The video is three-and-a-half minutes long with only visuals and text overlays for instructions, but it’s succinct and manages to effectively convey the steps required to get the shots and make the final compositions. These methods should work with nearly any drone, so whether you’re using the newest DJI or a few year old no-name brand, the magic...
TourBox Controller Review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 18th, Oct, 2020 |
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TourBox (by TourBox Tech) is a plugin controller that lets you speed up your creative workflow when using editing programs such as Lightroom, Photoshop, Affinity Photos, Capture One, Premiere, Final Cut Pro X, and other design-based applications. It allows you to assign keyboard shortcuts to wheels, dials and buttons, all of which are easily accessible with one hand. In this article, I will give you my thoughts on this innovative tool. Table of Contents Disclaimer I had heard about this small controller on a couple of podcasts and a YouTube video several months before TourBox Tech reached...
‘Who am I and what am I doing here?’ Introducing Roger Cicala
Posted by Chris Roubis on 18th, Oct, 2020 |
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I like big optics. A fair number of you probably know me as the Roger who started Lensrentals.com, and some may know I used to be a physician before that. A few know I sold most of my share in Lensrentals.com years ago and since then I’ve hung out as their director of Quality Assurance, Lovely and Talented Spokesmodel, and a major contributor to the blog. Other than QA, I haven’t actually managed anything for years. When I started Lensrentals I had a lot of conversations with service centers that went like this. Me: “That lens you repaired still sucks”. Person at service...
Slideshow: Winners of the 2020 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
Posted by Chris Roubis on 17th, Oct, 2020 |
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Over 49,000 images were submitted to the 56th annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, put on by the Natural History Museum in London. The Duchess of Cambridge and Patron of the museum, Kate Middleton, announced the Grand Title Winner during the live-streamed ceremony which aired on October 13th. Sergey Gorshkov spent over 11 months on his overall winning image, ‘The Embrace,’ depicting the rare sighting of an Amur tigress hugging a Manchurian fir. ‘Hunted to the verge of extinction in the past century, the Amur population is still threatened by poaching and logging...
Nikon Z6 II vs Z7 II
Posted by Chris Roubis on 17th, Oct, 2020 |
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With Nikon releasing its second-generation Z6 II and Z7 II mirrorless cameras, our readers might be wondering about how these cameras compare in terms of features and image quality. While these cameras are quite similar in many ways (even having identical control layouts and the exact weight), there are plenty of differences under the hood. If you are thinking of buying either the Z6 II or Z7 II, this article will help you understand the pros and cons of each. Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II Specifications Comparison Before I talk about image quality, let’s first discuss what these cameras are used...
Reply to Remote Motion Trigger?
Posted by Chris Roubis on 17th, Oct, 2020 |
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runningcrow: Don’t worry, I’ve got thicker skin than that. It’s David’s loss anyway, Magic Lantern is the best thing to have happened to my camera. It’ll do everything he wants and more. I definitely recommend it for anyone who wants to do any timelapse or long exposure photography that would normally require some kind of external controller. The camera can do it all, Canon just couldn’t be bothered to do it (or rather they want to sell you some ridiculously expensive gadget to do it). It’s third party and backward engineered. Whether you think that...
Fujifilm X-S10 pre-production sample gallery (DPReview TV)
Posted by Chris Roubis on 17th, Oct, 2020 |
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Published Oct 17, 2020 | dpreview staff Our team at DPReview TV just finished their review of the Fujifilm X-S10, capturing a lot of images along the way. Take a look at their sample photos from the Canadian Rockies. View the Fujifilm X-S10 pre-production sample gallery Gear in this story The Fujifilm X-S10 is perhaps best described as a modern hybrid of several Fujifilm cameras. You get a deep grip in a compact body, in-body stabilization and a mode dial instead of a shutter speed dial. Follow along with us on our guided tour of the X-S10 right here. The newly unveiled X-S10 puts imaging...
Video: This is what happens when you make a bullet-time rig out of 15 Raspberry Pi cameras
Posted by Chris Roubis on 16th, Oct, 2020 |
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[embedded content] Canadian photographer Eric Paré has built a bullet-time rig using 15 Raspberry Pi cameras synchronised to record pictures at exactly the same moment from different angles. The cameras then create a series of images that show the subject, usually someone jumping in the air it seems, from multiple viewpoints. These images can then be put together as a video to show the person frozen in mid-air as the camera appears to pan around them. The technique, made popular by the fight scenes in the movie The Matrix, requires that the cameras used are all pointing at exactly the same...
Skylum shows off new water reflections in Luminar AI’s Sky AI feature
Posted by Chris Roubis on 16th, Oct, 2020 |
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Image credit: Iurie Belegurschi Last year, Skylum Software added a new feature to Luminar, AI Sky Replacement. The fully automatic feature, powered by artificial intelligence, can almost instantly replace the sky in an image and relight the overall scene. Next year in Luminar AI, Skylum is taking the feature even further with its new Sky AI tool. Sky AI will add a much-requested feature, water reflections. Skylum has published a new blog post and video, seen further below, showing off how water reflection will work in 2021 when it is added to Luminar AI, which is scheduled to release this...
Atomos is working on a Ninja V update to bring 12-bit 4K/30p ProRes RAW to Nikon Z6 II, Z7 II cameras
Posted by Chris Roubis on 16th, Oct, 2020 |
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The cameras haven’t even his the shelves of retailers yet and already Atomos has announced its Ninja V monitor/recorder will support ProRes RAW recording over HDMI on Nikon’s forthcoming Z6 II and Z7 II camera systems. While both the Z6 II and Z7 II have respectable internal recording capabilities in their own right — 4K/60p for the Z7 II out of the box and with the Z6 II via a future firmware update — the addition of ProRes RAW recording further adds to the creative capabilities of Nikon’s latest mirrorless cameras. Atomos says both the Z6 II and Z7 II will be able to output up to 4K/30p...
Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 review: the best easy-to-use Instax Mini model
Posted by Chris Roubis on 16th, Oct, 2020 |
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Fujifilm Instax Mini 11$60-70 | Instaxus.com The Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 is a fresh entry-level instant camera from Fujifilm and a refinement of the Instax Mini 9 (there is no Mini 10). As the name suggests the camera makes use of the Instax Mini film format. Improvements include a new ‘Selfie Mode’ and better auto exposure compared to its predecessor. But unlike its higher-end siblings, the Mini 25/26, Mini 70 and Mini 90, there are no additional creative exposure modes or special features to speak of. That said, the camera is simple to operate and capable of producing lovely...
Sony brings its Imaging Edge Webcam utility to macOS, updates Windows version
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Oct, 2020 |
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Sony has announced the release of a macOS version of its Imaging Edge Webcam utility as well as an update for the Windows version. Back in August, Sony followed in the footsteps of other manufacturers with the announcement of Imaging Edge Webcam, a utility that turned three dozen Sony cameras into webcams without the need of a capture card. At the time, the utility was Windows-only, but it’s now available for macOS. Much like the Windows version, the macOS version (1.0) makes it easy to turn one of the following Sony camera systems into a dedicated webcam by simply connecting it over USB: α:...
Fujifilm to improve X-T3 AF performance with new firmware, bringing it more in line with X-T4
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Oct, 2020 |
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In addition to announcing a camera, lens and more, Fujifilm has also revealed it will soon release a free firmware update for its X-T3 that will improve autofocus performance and more. The firmware update will go live on October 28, according to Fujifilm’s press release. The improvements should see autofocus speeds more than double, taking focus times drop from 0.06 seconds to 0.02 seconds, bringing the X-T3’s autofocus performance more in line with the X-T4. Fujifilm says it’s also improved the algorithm for predicting subject movements, which should result in a >90% ‘hit rate.’ The Face...
Microsoft’s latest computer vision technology beats humans at captioning images
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Oct, 2020 |
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Seeing AI. Photo by Microsoft Microsoft has expanded its existing efforts to improve life for the visually impaired by developing an AI system capable of automatically generating high-quality image captions — and, in ‘many cases,’ the company says its AI outperforms humans. This type of technology may one day be used to, among other things, automatically caption images shared online to aid those who are dependent on computer vision and text readers. Computer vision plays an increasingly important role in modern systems; at its core, this technology enables a machine to...
Canon R5 vs Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1R vs Sony A7R IV
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Oct, 2020 |
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With so many great full-frame mirrorless camera options on the market today, it is becoming harder and harder to understand their differences. Almost every major camera brand now offers a wide variety of cameras and lenses at similar price points. In this article, we will compare high-resolution mirrorless cameras in the $3-$4K range, namely the Canon EOS R5, Nikon Z7 II, Panasonic S1R, and Sony A7R IV. We will take a look at three key factors. First, we will take a look at the ergonomics of these cameras. Next, we will look at their specifications side-by-side. And lastly, we will take a...
Canon R6 vs Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1 vs Sony A7 III
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Oct, 2020 |
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Now that almost all major camera brands offer great mirrorless options, it is a good time to look at their offerings and compare their differences. In this article, we will compare mirrorless cameras in the $2K range, namely the Canon EOS R6, Nikon Z6 II, Panasonic S1, and Sony A7 III. We will explore different factors such as camera ergonomics, menu system, specifications, and lens selection. Ergonomics Comparison Please keep in mind that all discussions around camera ergonomics are highly subjective. Everything I point out below is based on my personal observations and experience, so if...
Hands-on with the Fujifilm X-S10: Small camera, great grip
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Oct, 2020 |
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Meet the Fujifilm X-S10 – a camera the company is calling a cross between an X-T30 and its older X-H1. That basically means that here we have a compact camera with the best APS-C size sensor Fujifilm has to offer (from the X-T30 / X-T4) but with a really nice, sizable grip and in-body stabilization inspired by the X-H1. In the time we’ve had the X-S10, we have to admit we’re impressed. We think it offers a lot of bang for the buck, and its simplified control scheme will appeal to a lot of users, including those upgrading from older DSLR cameras in...
Fujfilm X-S10 pre-production sample gallery
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Oct, 2020 |
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Published Oct 15, 2020 | dpreview staff The Fujifilm X-S10 is the latest addition to the X-mount family of cameras. It sports a stabilized 26MP X-Trans BSI-CMOS sensor and is capable of producing those lovely JPEG colors we so enjoy. It also features a notably beefy grip and DSLR-esque stylings. Note: Images are pre-production and Fujifilm has requested we provide JPEGs only at this time. We’ll publish a full-production gallery as soon as we can! See our pre-production Fujifilm X-S10 sample gallery Gear in this story The Fujifilm X-S10 is the latest addition to the X-mount family of...
DPReview TV: Fujifilm X-S10 first impressions review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Oct, 2020 |
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Published Oct 15, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] The Fujifilm X-S10 may have a less retro design than some of its siblings, but it’s a very capable camera for both stills and video. Watch our review to find out why Chris and Jordan think this camera hits the sweet spot. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Sample images from this episode Gear in this story The Fujifilm X-S10 is the latest addition to the X-mount family of cameras. It sports a stabilized 26MP X-Trans BSI-CMOS sensor and is capable of producing those lovely JPEG colors...
Fujifilm debuts mid-price X-S10 with six stops of in-body stabilization
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Oct, 2020 |
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Fujifilm has just introduced its newest APS-C mirrorless camera, the X-S10. It brings the X-T4’s still image capabilities into a smaller, more affordable package, with nearly the same in-body stabilization rating. The Fujifilm X-S10 features a 26.1MP X-Trans sensor and X-Processor 4, both borrowed from the X-T4. What isn’t lifted from the higher-end model is an all-new in-body image stabilization system, re-designed for the X-S10’s more compact form and 30% smaller than the X-T4’s IBIS unit. It’s rated up to 6 stops of shake reduction (compared to the...
Fujifilm announces redesigned Fujinon XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Oct, 2020 |
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Fujifilm has announced the Fujinon XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR. Updating the older XF 10-24mm, the new lens keeps the optics unchanged, but adds weather-resistance, improved optical image stabilization and a physical aperture ring. Covering an equivalent focal length range of 15-36mm in full-frame terms, the XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR is a high-quality wide-angle option for Fujifilm X-series shooters. Now featuring weather-resistance, the new lens should be a better companion for the similarly tough X-T4 and X-T3. Despite the sealing, the new lens is very slightly lighter than its predecessor (by 25g...
Fujifilm adds 18mm F1.4 and 70-300mm to X-mount roadmap
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Oct, 2020 |
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Fujifilm has updated its roadmap of lenses for the APS-C X-mount system. The latest version adds the XF18mm F1.4 wide-angle prime, along with a fairly long, moderately fast 70-300mm F4-5.6 OIS telezoom. Both lenses are shown as being due for launch in 2021. The 18mm will be equivalent to a 27mm lens, in full-frame terms, while the 70-300mm will offer a focal length range equivalent to that of a 105-450mm lens on a full-frame camera. The lineup of current lenses now extends to 18 prime lenses and 12 photographic zooms, along with three teleconverters and two high-end video zooms. The...
Fujifilm X-S10 initial review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Oct, 2020 |
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Introduction When you first catch a glimpse of the Fujifilm X-S10, your first thought might be ‘this is a Fujifilm?’ With a deep grip, more pronounced viewfinder ‘hump’ and a big dial that adjusts your shooting mode rather than the shutter speed, the X-S10 is something of a departure in design from previous midrange and high-end X-series cameras. The company describes the X-S10 as a cross between the X-T30 and the X-H1: You get the guts from the former and the design and in-body image stabilization feature (in a new miniaturized form) from the latter. The camera is...
Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II: what you need to know
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Oct, 2020 |
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The Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II are the first time the company has used ‘Mark II’ branding and it makes sense: these are relatively subtle refreshes of already established cameras. However, while the overall specs of the cameras don’t change dramatically, the updates and improvements address a number of key criticisms of the original models and will start to add up for some users. Both the Z6 and Z7 have benefited from fairly substantial firmware updates since their release, but the biggest changes in the Z6/7 II come courtesy of different...
DJI releases RS 2, RSC 2 3-axis gimbals with higher payloads, new shooting modes and more
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Oct, 2020 |
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DJI has revealed a new pair of gimbals that are successors to the company’s popular Ronin-S and Ronin-SC stabilization systems. The new DJI RS 2 and RSC 2 are ‘redesigned and reimagined’ three-axis handheld gimbals for filmmakers of all types. DJI RS 2 The DJI RS 2 is the successor to the Ronin-S and is made to be used with DSLR and compact cinema camera setups up to 4.5kg (10lbs). Despite the heavy payload, DJI claims the new RS 2 features up to 12 hours of battery life, as well as a new quick-charge function built into the handle for quickly adding two hours of use with just 15 minutes of...
DJI updates Ronin line: RS 2, RSC 2 3-axis gimbals with higher payloads, new shooting modes and more
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Oct, 2020 |
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DJI has revealed a new pair of gimbals that are successors to the company’s popular Ronin-S and Ronin-SC stabilization systems. The new DJI RS 2 and RSC 2 are ‘redesigned and reimagined’ three-axis handheld gimbals for filmmakers of all types. DJI RS 2 The DJI RS 2 is the successor to the Ronin-S and is made to be used with DSLR and compact cinema camera setups up to 4.5kg (10lbs). Despite the heavy payload, DJI claims the new RS 2 features up to 12 hours of battery life, as well as a new quick-charge function built into the handle for quickly adding two hours of use with just 15 minutes of...
Reply to “NO CARD” Canon 450D
Posted by Chris Roubis on 14th, Oct, 2020 |
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@Thomas Couto. To answer your last question, Yes, I have an SD micro with adapter and it works in the XSi. Are the contacts on your SD card dirty? No idea if this will help at all but if you’re desperate for ideas:Maybe try resetting your camera to factory defaults? I wouldn’t be brave enough to try this when I know there is already a problem, but perhaps updating your firmware to the latest...
Deals: Sony USA is offering steep discounts—including all-time lows—for select cameras, lenses and more
Posted by Chris Roubis on 14th, Oct, 2020 |
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Sony has announced that throughout the remainder of this week, it is offering a series of discounts across a number of its popular Sony Alpha cameras and lenses, as well as bundles, the RX lineup and accessories. The deals, some of which have dropped certain gear to their lowest non-grey-market price, are taking place in the United States across all official Sony retailers, including Adorama, Amazon, B&H, Best Buy, Samy’s Camera and others. While Sony has posted a full rundown of all the sales currently available, we’ve rounded up a few of the best deals from the bunch (links go to their...
Vivo shows off award-winning concept smartphone with removable pop-up camera
Posted by Chris Roubis on 14th, Oct, 2020 |
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As the comments under yesterday’s iPhone 12 articles can attest to, there are still consumers who don’t appreciate seeing a notch at the top of their mobile devices. To rid the world of large notches, some companies have shrunk the front-facing to the size of a ‘hole punch’ design; others have managed to hide it almost entirely beneath the display. But electronics manufacturer Vivo is determined to take an entirely different approach, if its new Red Dot Award-winning IFEA concept smartphone is anything to go by. Based on the renderings provided by Vivo, this concept smartphone would feature...
Nikon Z7 vs Z7 II
Posted by Chris Roubis on 14th, Oct, 2020 |
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Nikon has updated its high-resolution Z7 mirrorless camera with a second-generation body, and it looks like there are quite a few changes under the hood. If you are wondering about these differences and you are trying to decide which one to get, this article is for you. In the below comparison, we will be taking a closer look at the specifications of both cameras and see what improvements Nikon has delivered with the Z7 II. Nikon Z7 and Z7 II Specifications Comparison Compared to the general-purpose and video-centric Nikon Z6 II, the Z7 II is primarily aimed at landscape, architecture, and...
Nikon Z6 vs Z6 II
Posted by Chris Roubis on 14th, Oct, 2020 |
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With Nikon introducing its second-generation Z6 II camera, our readers might be wondering about what has changed between these two cameras. In this article, we will take a closer look at both generations of Z6 and see what has changed in terms of specifications. More in-depth information about the Z6 II will be provided in our future review of the camera. Nikon Z6 and Z6 II Specifications Comparison Both Z6 and Z6 II are targeted as general-purpose mirrorless stills cameras, thanks to their 24 MP sensor, fast continuous shooting speeds, and a robust hybrid autofocus system. However, when it...
Nikon Z Lens Roadmap
Posted by Chris Roubis on 14th, Oct, 2020 |
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Nikon once again updated its Z lens roadmap, and we now know of a total of ten Z mount lenses that will be released in the coming years. The most exciting part is that we will soon be seeing top-of-the-line 400mm and 600mm super-telephoto primes in the line-up! Here’s a first look at the new lenses you can expect to see. Table of Contents The Updated Nikon Z Lens Roadmap Here is the latest version of the Nikon Z lens roadmap, updated as of October 14, 2020: And here is the roadmap it replaces: As you can see, Nikon added another 85mm prime to the roadmap (most likely an 85mm f/1.2 S lens),...
Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II Announcement
Posted by Chris Roubis on 14th, Oct, 2020 |
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Today Nikon announced its second-generation full-frame mirrorless camera bodies, the Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II. These are modest, but important updates that address many of the concerns from the first generation bodies. First of all, Nikon added a second memory card slot to both cameras, so you can now use an SD UHS-II memory card in addition to the existing CFexpress / XQD card. Second, both cameras now feature dual EXPEED 6 processors, which opens up a number of improvements that could not have been delivered via firmware updates on existing Z6 and Z7 cameras bodies. For example, both cameras...
Nikon Z7 II initial review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 14th, Oct, 2020 |
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Introduction Nikon has just announced the Z7 II, the second iteration of its high-resolution full-frame mirrorless camera. As the name implies, this is a refinement rather than a reimagining; so while the updates may not knock your socks off, we really enjoyed the original Z7 and this new model builds on an already successful formula. The Z7 II still has a 45.7MP full-frame BSI sensor, but it’s now backed up by dual processors compared to the single processor in its predecessor. The exterior of the camera is largely unchanged, which is fine by us – Nikon’s Z-series cameras have...
Nikon Z6 II initial review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 14th, Oct, 2020 |
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The Nikon Z6 II is an updated version of the company’s 24MP multimedia full frame mirrorless camera. It gains more processing power to add improved autofocus and a few other tweaks to an already well-rounded feature set. Key specifications 24MP full frame BSI CMOS sensor Continuous shooting at up to 14 fps (in 12-bit Raw with single AF point) Full-sensor UHD 4K video at up to 30p UHD 60p from an APS-C crop promised in future firmware update Two card slots (1x CFexpress/XQD, 1x UHS-II SD) 3.69M-dot EVF with improved blackout times Tilting 2.1M dot read touchscreen USB-C socket for...
Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II boast dual processors and gain a second card slot
Posted by Chris Roubis on 14th, Oct, 2020 |
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Nikon has updated its full-frame mirrorless Z series with two second-gen camera bodies: the Z6 II and Z7 II. Both will offer dual Expeed 6 processors to boost buffer performance and top continuous shooting speeds, and each camera gains a second UHS-II SD card slot to complement the existing CFexpress/XQD slot. They’re scheduled to arrive at the end of this year. With the additional processing power, the Z7 II can shoot at up to 10 fps (compared to 9 fps in the Z7) and the Z6 II shoots at up to 14 fps (up from 12 fps in the Z6). Each camera’s buffer capacity is improved...
The new Canon EOS M50 Mark II brings autofocus and video refinements
Posted by Chris Roubis on 14th, Oct, 2020 |
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Canon has just announced the EOS M50 Mark II, a relatively minor update to one of its most popular mirrorless models. The M50 Mark II shares the same 24MP APS-C sensor with its predecessor, and the same Digic 8 image processor. The Dual Pixel autofocus system has been updated to allow for eye tracking in both stills and video, and users can now capture vertical video and stream to YouTube Live over a smartphone internet connection. The rest of the camera’s specs are largely unchanged. Video tops out at 4K/24p with a heavy 1.5x crop, and autofocus in 4K is contrast-detect only. Full HD...
Canon’s new flagship EL-1 Speedlite flash comes with updated interface and new creative options
Posted by Chris Roubis on 14th, Oct, 2020 |
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Canon’s new Speedlite EL-1 will sit on top of the company’s lineup of on-and-off-camera portable flashes. A command dial and joystick combine with a new menu layout to allow for faster manipulation of key settings for the user, and a very low minimum power rating helps set it apart from other options on the market. The EL-1 uses a new battery – the LP-EL – that allows for a 0.9-sec recycle time at full power, and a claimed 335 full-power flashes. Though the new battery can be charged via the LC-E6 charger that owners of Canon’s full-frame DSLR and mirrorless cameras likely...
Started out doing photography at the age of 6 using an uncle's old 1940 kodak brownie box camera. At 15 years of age, I decided to buy my very own 1975 Praktica SLR camera. I now shoot with a Nikon D850. I do unpaid TFP and commercial paid work.