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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 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...
Samsung has announced two new lines of UHS-I U3 Class 10 SD cards: PRO Plus and EVO Plus. The SD cards are designed for photographers and other content creators. The cards have been built to be more durable than other Samsung cards and boast impressive protective measures (more on that later). Of the new cards, Dr. Mike Mang, vice president of the Memory Brand Product Biz Team at Samsung Electronics, says, ‘For years, consumers around the world have trusted Samsung to deliver high-performance memory cards in a variety of capacities that meet their unique needs. Samsung has gone beyond...
Moments after revealing its iPhone 12 devices at today’s virtual event, Apple showed off the next-generation of its flagship mobile devices, the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. The two new models are constructed of surgical-grade steel and use advanced physical vapor deposition (PVD) technology that results in a ’spectacular luster.’ Despite having effectively the same physical dimensions of their predecessors, the iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max feature larger screens, 6.1” and 6.7”, respectively, as Apple has managed to further shrink the bezel. The new iPhone 12 Pro models are...
[embedded content] Starting at 10am PT (5pm GMT), Apple is livestreaming its latest virtual product-announcement event under the tagline ‘Hi, Speed.’ There are plenty of rumors flying around about what new announcements to expect, but one thing that seems all-but-clear from the event’s tagline is that we can expect faster — presumably 5G — iPhones from the Cupertino company. iPhone 12 Apple has introduced the iPhone 12, the latest smartphone from Apple and the first to feature 5G connectivity. The new iPhone 12 is constructed of aluminum and features a 6.1” Super Retina XDR OLED display....
Panasonic’s Lumix DC-BGH1 is a new type of product for Panasonic: a box-style video camera that is designed to be as adaptable and flexible as possible. It’s built around an oversized Four Thirds sensor very similar to the one found in the GH5S, and the ‘GH’ in its name is designed to invoke that series of cameras, but the BGH1 expands far beyond those models in terms of what it can do. The idea is that it can be connected to a wide variety of other devices, depending on your needs. The expectation isn’t that anyone needs everything the camera offers, but...
Published Oct 13, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] We take our first look at the new Panasonic DC-BGH1 box camera. See what makes it different, how its dynamic range compares to the GH5S and the full-frame S1H, and find out why Jordan thinks it has a lot of potential. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Gear in this story Pre-order now Released on Nov 20, 2020 With dual processors, dual card slots and more, Nikon’s Z7 Mark II is a more capable camera than its predecessor in every way. But of course, we have a few remaining qualms –...
Panasonic has announced a new Micro Four Thirds video camera, the Lumix DC-BGH1. This box-style camera is built around a 10.2MP Live MOS sensor. Based on specs, the BGH1 might appear to be essentially a Panasonic GH5S minus the screen and controls, and to some degree, it is. Still, Panasonic has included several features that are rather interesting. The aluminum and magnesium alloy body is relatively small, at 93mm per side and 78mm deep (3.66 x 3.07 inches). Notably, the camera lacks both a viewfinder and a screen but includes eleven 1/4″-20 sockets for mounting accessories or a...
Back in June, Panasonic released a half-baked tethering solution for using select Panasonic cameras as webcams. It got the job done, but it was far from intuitive and left much room for an official solution. Now, such a solution is here, as Panasonic has released LUMIX Webcam Software, a beta program that allows you to use seven Panasonic LUMIX cameras with videoconferencing and broadcasting programs on both macOS and Windows computers. Much like Canon, Fujifilm, Sony, Nikon and Olympus users, Panasonic users can now connect one of the following camera models to their computers via USB and...
To inspire users before a shoot, or to help them unwind after one, Canon Japan has launched a range of traditional ‘Edo Kiriko’ cut glass tumblers with designs based on photography themes. The company has employed the Mitsuwa Glass Crafts studio in Tokyo that uses traditional Edo Kiriko cutting techniques to shape light as it passes through the glass. The studio has come up with a series of designs that either look like a lens, feel like the dials on an EOS camera, actually have a lens designed into the base or which are decorated with the visual expression of the sound of a shutter....
The YouTube channel ColdFusion published an in-depth look at the history of Adobe. In the photo and video industry, Adobe is a giant. While some people may not be in favor of the company’s more recent push toward a subscription model, nearly everyone can agree that Adobe and its software has had a massive influence. Tracing Adobe’s history requires going back all the way to 1982 when John Warnock and Charles Geschke founded the company in Warnock’s garage. How did the pair decide on the name Adobe? There was a creek behind the Warnock home called Adobe. And the...
Published Oct 12, 2020 | dpreview staff The Leica M10 Monochrom takes the M10 body but includes a newly-developed 40MP full-frame sensor, with no color filter array. Like previous Monochrom variants, this makes the M10 M capable of producing stunning ‘true’ black and white images. We’ve been shooting with the new Monochrom for a few days with a mixture of old and new glass. Take a look! See our Leica M10 Monochrom sample gallery Gear in this story The M10 Monochrom is Leica’s newest dedicated black and white rangefinder camera. Is it a street photographer’s...
Back in February 2019, Nikon announced it was working to develop a firmware update for its D5, D850 and D500 DSLR cameras that would bring support for using CFExpress Type B memory cards. Since then, we haven’t heard a word about these development from Nikon, but Nikon Rumors says it ‘can confirm’ the much-anticipated firmware update will arrive before the end of the year. According to Nikon Rumors’ report, the firmware update will arrive ‘before the end of 2020.’ Nikon Rumors says Nikon ‘may say something about [these updates]’ this coming week when it launches its Z6 II and Z7 II...
Canon released two versions of its high-end mirrorless camera, the EOS R5 and R6. While the 20-megapixel R6 is aimed to be a general-purpose tool, the Canon EOS R5 is much more specialized thanks to its high-resolution 45-megapixel sensor that is capable of shooting 8K video. As a result, it is a fairly sophisticated camera with a complex menu system and controls. In this article, I am going to share my recommended camera settings for the Camon EOS R5, which will hopefully make it easy for our readers to get started with this camera. It is important to point out that while the settings below...
Canon’s EOS 5D Mark II changed the camera industry forever. In more ways than one. Looking back, I can’t honestly say I recognized the long-term impact of Canon’s big announcement at Photokina 2008. It’s only with hindsight I can see the significance of the unveiling of the EOS 5D Mark II. It ushered in the era of Full HD video in DSLRs: that was obviously a big deal. But it was also the herald of an insidious trend in consumer cameras whose enormity is only now becoming clear. At the time it seemed innocent enough. After all, the ‘Mark II’ was an...
Published Oct 10, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Think you know what the world looks like? Think again! DPReview TV host and mad scientist Don Komarechka shows us what the world looks like when seen through ultraviolet light. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week For still photographers, we feel the Nikon Z5 represents the best value for the money when it comes to full-frame mirrorless cameras. Which is why it receives our top award. The Sony ZV-1 was designed specifically for vloggers, but this compact camera is an excellent option for...
Astronauts have been taking cameras into space Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov orbited the Earth aboard the Vostok 2 in 1961. Since then, astronauts have used cameras to capture some of the most iconic photos of space exploration and created important memories for countless people back on terra firma. As Scott Manley points out in his new video, How Astronauts Captured Iconic Space Photos – A History of Cameras in Space, although cameras are often modified for space flight, not every camera has been special. In fact, John Glenn bought a standard Ansco Autoset camera on his own, likely to...
Negative conversion tool Negative Lab Pro has released a version 2.2 update it calls ‘the most rigorously developed update’ to date, bringing with it a ‘new engine, easier editing tools, and breathtaking color and tone reproduction’ For those unfamiliar with Negative Lab Pro, it’s a plug-in for Lightroom 6 and Lightroom Classic that adds a specific toolset and workflow for converting negative film scans. It rids the need for hand-editing curves and manually accounting for scan densities, making it easy to go from scan to final image in a matter of minutes through its own graphic interface...
Published Oct 9, 2020 | dpreview staff To any collector/enjoyer of old cameras, the idea of stumbling upon on enormous stash of mint-condition gear, from a long-gone era, is the ultimate dream. And that dream recently became a reality for one lucky gentlemen in Kazakhstan, who discovered hundreds of “brand-new” Soviet-era cameras – all Smena 8M’s (shown above) – packed inside wooden crates and stored in a warehouse, untouched likely since the early 1990’s. Read on… Read: A secret stash of hundreds of Soviet cameras found in a Kazakh warehouse About Film Fridays:...
[embedded content] Tether Tools has introduced a new version of its Smart Shooter application that adds a plug-in for Sony cameras so they can tether directly into Adobe’s Lightroom Classic. The standalone software is also compatible with Nikon and Canon cameras and allows users to control their camera settings and import images from the camera as they are being shot. While Nikon and Canon users can also use Lightroom Classic they need to do so via hot folders from the standalone software, but with the new plug-in Sony cameras can be seen in the Lightroom Tethering Bar. Images shot on Sony...
[embedded content] NASA has used sonification, the process of turning data into audio in order to perceive it in a new way, to reveal the ‘sounds’ of our universe. A video containing the generated audio was recently published by NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama. The data, in this case, comes from NASA’s Chandra X-Ray Observatory and other telescopes that imaged the Milky Way in optical and infrared light in addition to observing X-rays. NASA creates composite images of space using the data gathered by its observatories, providing the public with a visual...
[embedded content] Camera Bits, the company behind the popular photo ingestion program Photo Mechanic, has released its newest product, Photo Mechanic Plus. This new program features all of the ingestion, code replacement and other features within the standard Photo Mechanic program, but takes it a step further by adding a full-fledged digital asset manager (DAM) for organizing and sorting through your photographs with ease, not unlike Adobe Photoshop Bridge or the ‘Catalog’ module in Lightroom. The new program includes all of the features of Photo Mechanic 6, but also adds a powerful...
The Canon EOS R6 is a professional-grade mirrorless camera with a complex menu system, and numerous buttons and controls. This might make it hard for beginners and enthusiasts to set it up for their particular needs. In this article, I am going to share my recommended camera settings for the EOS R6, which will hopefully make it easy for our readers to get started with this camera. It is important to point out that while the settings below work great for my needs, there are other ways to set up and configure the camera. Before going into the camera menu, let’s first get started on the...
Adobe has announced Photoshop Elements 2021 and Premiere Elements 2021. The applications are designed to provide powerful tools in a simple, easy-to-use interface. Adobe’s Sensei AI technology is also prevalent throughout both apps, delivering features such as adding motion to static images, fine-tuning the position of a person’s face, improving low-light video quality and more. Looking first at Photoshop Elements 2021, there are quite a few new features. In addition to being able to transform a static image into moving photos with 2D and 3D motion using only a single click,...
Keiji Oishi – Department Manager of Nikon’s Imaging Business Unit, UX Planning Department. Picture courtesy of Nikon. What a year it has been. We last spoke to Nikon executives at CES in January, before most people had even heard of COVID-19, but a lot has happened since then. Factories have been closed, planned releases delayed, and virtually every aspect of our lives disrupted. As 2020 (finally…) draws to a close and Nikon gears up for its final product releases of the year, we caught up with Keiji Oishi, Satoshi Yamazaki and Takeshi Suzuki to talk about the upcoming Z...
My Photo-stream: Yeah, that is possible indeed. :\I haven’t had a lot of camera’s yet. Before I got my Canon 200D, I only owned one of those Canon Superzooms (SX40HS). So it’s my first ‘real’ camera with changeable lenses. I have a few lenses so far. Obviously, a lot of people claim that Mirrorless is the future, but I don’t think I’ll upgrade as long as I can keep using my DSLR....
The Exposure photo editing software application, that was formerly Alien Skin, has been updated with enhanced GPU optimization that allows some oft-used functions to run at three times the speed. Exposure X6 also introduces a collection of new automated adjustments that aim to make image processing simpler and to save photographers time. Available as a standalone application or a plug-in for Adobe’s Photoshop and Lightroom, Exposure X6 introduces Auto White Balance, Auto Exposure, Auto Haze Level, Auto Dynamic Contrast and Auto Tone for creating one-click fixes for common problems. Tonal and...
Photos Members Group Since What does your ‘crystal ball’ say? My Photo-stream says: I have enjoyed shooting with the Olympus MFT line of cameras for many years, but by my reading MFT has no future. I am considering buying a Canon SL DSLR. I particularly like its small foot print. But, I’ve heard rumors that the APS-C sensor camera may soon go extinct, too. Do you think Canon will continue its SL APS-C camera much beyond the SL3? I haven’t read anywhere about this so I thought you guys may have heard something. Thanks. 2:49PM, 7 October 2020 PDT (permalink) Robin VdB...
[embedded content] The macOS version of disk recovery software Disk Drill has received a major 4.0 update that adds, amongst other features, a dramatically improved ability to recover RAW image formats from drives and memory cards. Disk Drill for macOS 4.0 is now ready for the latest versions of Apple’s desktop and mobile operating systems, macOS Big Sur and iOS 14. Using ‘state-of-the-art scanning methods and updated recovery algorithms,’ Disk Drill 4 can recover more than 400 different file types from drives with FAT32, NTFS, HFS+, and APFS file systems. CleverFiles, the team that develops...
German mechatronics engineer Johannes Heberlein has launched a new photo accessory on Kickstarter, the Lime One compact hot shoe light meter. The meter has been designed to be very easy to use, and even updates its readings in real-time. In 2018, Heberlein started using film cameras, and he immediately found his light meter options somewhat lacking. He started using a smartphone-based solution but became frustrated with needing to constantly take his phone out of his pocket, get an exposure value and then put his phone away. In late 2018, Heberlein started sketching out ideas for a compact,...
Stacked Architecture of the chipset Samsung details in its new paper. Samsung has published a paper detailing a new stacked CMOS mobile image sensor that uses a 14nm processing layer to deliver high-resolution images while reducing power consumption. The stacked sensor consists of two chips: a 12MP backside-illuminated (BSI) pixel chip on the top that uses 65nm process and a bottom chip for analog and logic circuits that uses 14nm process. By using the super-fine 14nm process on the processing layer, Samsung says it could achieve a 29% drop in power consumption compared to current...
Published Oct 7, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Sony just breathed new life into older A-mount lenses thanks to its LA-EA5 adapter for E-mount. Watch our review to find out why it could be a great option for those who still own A-mount glass. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Sample photos from this episode For still photographers, we feel the Nikon Z5 represents the best value for the money when it comes to full-frame mirrorless cameras. Which is why it receives our top award. The Sony ZV-1 was designed specifically for vloggers, but...
[embedded content] For many years, photography was strictly a monochromatic medium. While images offered people detailed depictions of people and places, without color, some people found photographs to be incomplete. In a new video, Vox shares the history of colorized photos and the important role Japan played in the colorization of black and white images. Japan’s role in the international economy throughout the 18th and 19th centuries was tumultuous, at best. For over 200 years, Japan had closed itself off from the rest of the world, forbidding many from entering the island country....
Dell has announced three new monitors, including a new 4K (3840 x 2160, 16:9) 31.5″ UltraSharp HDR PremierColor display with a 2,000-zone mini-LED array and built-in color calibrator. The Dell UP3221Q is the first display with 2,000 mini-LED direct backlit dimming zones, beating out both the Asus ProArt PA32UCX (1,152 zones) and Apple’s Pro XDR Display (576 zones). The IPS display is VESA certified for DisplayHDR 1000, has a maximum brightness of 1,000 cd/m2, a 60Hz refresh rate, a claimed HDR contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1 and has a 178-degree viewing angle. As for color, the display...
[embedded content] NVIDIA researchers have demonstrated a new type of video compression technology that replaces the traditional video codec with a neural network to drastically reduce video bandwidth. The technology is presented as a potential solution for streaming video in situations where Internet availability is limited, such as using a webcam to chat with clients while on a slow Internet connection. The new technology is made possible using NVIDIA Maxine, a cloud-AI video streaming platform for developers. According to the researchers, using AI-based video compression can strip video...
[embedded content] Freefly Systems recently introduced the Astro, a quadcopter capable of carrying a two-pound payload on a 3-axis gimbal for up to 30 minutes. While the company is following in the footsteps of fellow American manufacturer, Skydio, by primarily marketing its latest offering to the public sector and enterprise, it’s worth noting that the Astro allows you to capture 61MP aerial photos with the Sony a7R IV camera. ‘My priority with my drones is being able to shoot good landscapes and cityscapes. Being able to fly my a7R IV and a7S III will be huge,’ says Drew...
Published Oct 6, 2020 | dpreview staff We first got our hands on a pre-production Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 at CES 2020, in what we’re calling the Before Time. Nikon had planned to start shipping the lens to customers in February, but then some stuff happened, and production was delayed. Well, the long wait is over, and in-between the toxic smoke and damp fog of recent weeks here in the Pacific Northwest we’ve been able to take this much-anticipated telezoom for a spin. Take a look. Gear in this story For still photographers, we feel the Nikon Z5 represents the best value for the...
The Hubble Space Telescope recently captured images of an exploding star 70 million light-years away. The event was recorded as part of an ongoing program to measure the expansion rate of the universe in order to better understand its age. For a moment, the explosion outshined its entire host galaxy and the resulting energy was ‘equal to the radiance of 5 billion Suns.’ NASA has assembled its images from the Hubble Space Telescope to create a new time-lapse sequence, seen below. The supernova explosion took place in the spiral galaxy NGC 2525. In February 2018, Hubble began its...
In July, Canon announced a pair of super-telephoto fixed-aperture lenses for its RF lens mount. The new RF 600mm F11 IS STM and RF 800mm F11 IS STM lenses are distinct among Canon’s modern offerings but are reminiscent in design and philosophy to some of Canon’s R lenses from 1960. Six decades ago, Canon released the R300mm F4, R400mm F5.6, R600mm F5.6, R800mm F8 and R1000mm F11 super-telephoto lenses. While not fixed aperture lenses like the new RF lenses, the vintage bellows-driven lenses were nonetheless the inspiration for this year’s modern interpretations. In a...
Cosina has announced (translated) the release of its new Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 50mm F1.5 Aspherical II VM lens, an updated version of its predecessor, which was released back in June 2013. The second-generation lens features an entirely redesigned optics system and a more compact body to match. It’s constructed of eight elements in seven groups, has an aperture range of F1.5-F16, uses a 12-blade aperture diaphragm and has a minimum focusing distance of 70cm (27.5”). The lens measures in at just 55mm (2.17”) diameter and 37mm (1.5”) in length. The left and center lenses are the...
Published Oct 5, 2020 | This is sponsored content, created with the support of Amazon and Canon [embedded content] The Canon EOS R5 is a powerful stills and video camera, designed for enthusiast and professional users. With a high-resolution full-frame sensor and advanced human and animal face and eye-detection, the EOS R5 is a versatile option for travel and portraiture. As well as stills, the R5 can also capture HD, 4K and 8K video. Join Seattle-based photographer Sam Horine as he uses the EOS R5 to explore the ghost town of Monte Cristo, in Washington State. Wildflowers, campfires and the...
Thanks to a process of continued improvement, the Z6 and Z7 are going to be hard acts to follow. Nikon has already started teasing its forthcoming Z6 and Z7 Mark II cameras, so the question is: just what are they going to bring? We’ve collectively put together a list of what we’d like to see on these updated models. It’s not necessarily what we think Nikon will provide, more a list of what we think would be nice. Fixing the things complained about On the hardware side, there are a couple of obvious changes that would immediately justify the incremental implications of that...
[embedded content] Surprises in 2020 have proven less than ideal more often than not, but a new bit of information might make one surprise in the photography world an anomaly from the rest. B&H has sent out an email notifying consumers the long-awaited Zeiss ZX1 camera is now available for pre-order for $6,000 and is ‘Coming Soon.’ The fabled ZX1 was announced all the way back in September 2018. At the time, Zeiss detailed the specifications of the Android-powered full-frame camera that features a 37.4MP sensor behind a fixed 35mm Distagon F2 lens. And while it isn’t the first...
With the release of Apple’s iOS 14, users can finally add widgets to their homescreen and subsequent pages, paving the way for unique ways to customize your iOS device. Inspired by a widget from iOS Reddit client Apollo, developer Mark Hambly decided to make his own to show off the beautiful astrophotography of NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) project. A collection of various layouts you can achieve using the new widgets in iOS 14. The aptly named APOD app, which is free to download (and ad-free), will refresh every day with the latest image(s) from NASA’s APOD feed. You can...
With the release of the budget-friendly Nikon Z5 full-frame camera, we now have a number of different options to choose from in the Nikon mirrorless line-up. Although the Nikon Z5 is aimed to be a lower-tier camera than the Z6, its image sensor, ergonomics, and the menu system are very similar to those of its bigger brother. This also means that the complexity of the controls and the menu system is fairly similar between the two cameras. In this article, I will provide detailed information on what settings I use on the Nikon Z5 and shortly explain what some of the camera buttons and controls...
Published Oct 4, 2020 | dpreview staff The Nikon Z5 continues to impress us. Check out this brand new Z5 sample gallery from our team at DPReview TV. If you missed our first Nikon Z5 sample gallery you can find it below. View the new Nikon Z5 sample gallery View the original Nikon Z5 sample gallery Original Nikon Z5 sample gallery Gear in this story While our full Nikon Z5 review is underway, you can now see how the camera stacks up against its peers in our studio test scene, as well as some Raw conversions. Nikon’s entry-level Z-mount full-framer is proving to be a fun and capable...
Published Oct 3, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] ‘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 Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Sample images from this episode Gear in this story While our full Nikon Z5 review is underway, you can now see how the camera stacks up against its peers in our studio test scene, as well as some Raw conversions....
Sigma UK recently collaborated with the company Sent Into Space to send a pair of Sigma fp full frame mirrorless cameras into the upper atmosphere. Sigma 14mm F1.8 lenses were used on each camera. It’s a notable kit because it combines the world’s smallest and lightest full frame mirrorless camera with the brightest full frame 14mm prime lens available. The Sigma fp cameras and 14mm F1.8 lenses were attached to weather balloons and sent up to an altitude of roughly 19 mi. (about 30.5km). At altitude, the cameras captured high-resolution photos and 4K RAW video of Earth. No good...
Last October, Funleader started a Kickstarter campaign to help raise funds to produce its ridiculously small 18mm F8 pancake lens for Sony E mount and Leica L mount camera systems. As promised in its campaign, it started shipping to global backers in December 2019 and now, nine months later, the lens is available to purchase by the general public in three additional lens mounts. The pancake lens is constructed of six multi-coated elements in four groups, has a 100º field of view on a full-frame camera and is made of aluminum. The lens measures just 15mm (.59in) and weighs only 80g (2.8oz),...
I have been in the Southwest part of Colorado for about a week now, waiting for the haze to clear up, and the weather to change a little. While here, I wanted to see how the San Juan mountains look this year, with all the drought and COVID-19 restrictions. Although the drought has surely done its damage to the environment (and temps are still hovering around 80F every day), it seems like all air travel has switched to cars and RVs, as the whole Ridgway / Ouray / Telluride area has been overrun by tourists this year. I have never seen this many cars on the roads – it is absolutely insane! A...
Finalists for the annual Comedy Pet Photo Awards were recently announced. Founded by the creators of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam, the competition is now in its second year. Over 2,000 images of pets were submitted from 81 countries. The aim is to showcase the impact pets have on our lives and to raise awareness around animal homelessness in the United Kingdom. 10% of all entry fees were donated to national pet charity Blue Cross. ‘The entries this year have been completely and utterly what we needed to raise our spirits in 2020. It has been...
Published Oct 2, 2020 | dpreview staff About 10 years ago, Bob Janes decided it was high time to track down some of the dream cameras of his youth. One of the cameras in particular, the Pentax Spotmatic F, had left an important impression on him, early in his photographic journey. So when one popped up locally on Ebay for a mere £16, he grabbed it, no questions asked. It turned to be in pristine mechanical condition. Now, 41 years after first laying eyes, Bob has finally had the chance to put the Spotmatic F properly through its paces. Read his long waited review (courtesy of our friends at...
[embedded content] Photographer Brendan Barry was commissioned by the Exeter Canal and Quay Trust to turn a room in the Custom House in Exeter, U.K. into a large camera obscura. Barry had a residency at the Custom House in Exeter and during his time, he used a variety of analog cameras to capture images of Exeter Quay. Of his work, Barry says, ‘My work aims to challenge our understanding of what a camera is, what it can do and how one can be constructed, taking the whole notion of what a camera might be, unpicking these preconceptions and creating new ways of inviting an audience into...
Google has released an updated version of the Google Photos app for Android, bringing with it a few new features, including an after-capture Portrait Light mode, a one-tap editing feature and a slightly revamped editing interface. As Google briefly demonstrated during yesterday’s Pixel 5 event, the new Portrait Light mode will edit the image to appear as though there’s light coming from a light source not actually in the image. While limited to Google’s new Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 devices for the time being, this feature lets you apply ‘lighting’ in post-production by editing the image to...
Ahead of Luminar AI’s release this holiday season, Skylum Software has shared additional information about how Templates will work in the upcoming all-in-one photo editing software and how Templates can be used to save photographers a lot of time and energy when processing many images. In many traditional photo editors, users must adjust different sliders to get the desired results when processing images. There are often available presets, which will speed up the editing process, but presets have limitations, and photographers are often left feeling like their creativity has been...
Published Oct 1, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Autofocus has gotten very good. Scarily good, even. But some situations call for good old fashioned manual focus, whether you’re shooting macro, video or channeling your inner Cartier-Bresson on the street. For these occasions, Chris and Jordan have a few quick tips that will help you nail your manually focused shot every time. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. For still photographers, we feel the Nikon Z5 represents the best value for the money when it comes to full-frame mirrorless...
Astropad successfully funded Luna Display for Mac on Kickstarter in late 2019. The company is back with another project, Luna Display for Windows. The new project was fully funded in its first hour on Kickstarter. Luna Display for Windows allows iPad owners to turn their Apple device into a wireless PC display. Astropad states that Luna Display for Windows is the only hardware solution available to turn any modern iPad into a wireless second display for a PC or Mac. You can connect your iPad via Wi-Fi or with a wired connection. For a physical connection, you can select between USB-C or HDMI...
Today, at its ‘Launch Night In’ event, Google unveiled the details of its new Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 devices. Pixel 4a 5G The Pixel 4a 5G is, as its name suggests, a 5G variant of the budget-friendly phone released last autumn. But it’s not just an improved cellular modem that’s been added to the 5G variant. The Pixel 4A now has a larger OLED screen — 6.2” over the 5.8” on the 4a — as well as a slightly faster Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor (compared to the 730g found in the 4a). All of these upgrades together have increased the starting price of the 5G variant to $499, $150 more...
In a press release shared today, Olympus has confirmed it’s come to a finalized agreement with Japan Industrial Partners Inc. [JIP] to transfer the Olympus Imaging business at the beginning of 2021. In the announcement, Olympus says it’s transferring its Imaging business to a new wholly-owned subsidiary called the ‘New Imaging Company.’ On January 2, 2021, 95% of this company will be transferred to OJ Holdings, Ltd., a company created by JIP specifically for this transfer. The acquisition includes all of Olympus’ global Imaging business, including all research and development, as well as...
Previous 1 Introduction 2 Next Introduction The Nikon Z5 is an entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera that looks and handles almost exactly like its higher-end Z-mount siblings, the Z6 and Z7. It’s built around a stabilized non-BSI 24MP CMOS sensor, which is likely more closely related to the generation of chip found in Nikon’s D750 DSLR, rather than the newer BSI sensor in the Z6. Slightly stripped down and more stills-focused, the Z5 shares the same 273-point hybrid AF system, Expeed 6 processor and 3.69M-dot OLED viewfinder as the Z6. But niceties like a top plate display...
TTartisan is back with its latest lens, an ultra-affordable 35mm F1.4 lens for APS-C mirrorless camera systems. The fully-manual TTartisan 35mm F1.4 lens retails for just $80 and is available for Canon EOS M, Fuji X, Micro Four Thirds and Sony E mount camera systems. It’s constructed of seven elements in six groups, has an aperture range of F1.4-F16, uses a ten-blade aperture diaphragm and has a minimum focusing distance of 28cm (11”). The front filter thread is 39mm and the lens measures in at 44mm (1.73”) long, 56mm (2.2”) diameter and weighs just 180g. Below is a sample gallery of images...
Published Sep 30, 2020 | dpreview staff Sigma’s all-new 105mm F2.8 macro offers 1:1 reproduction and has been designed from scratch for L-mount and full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. Fall weather brings out plenty of detailed subjects for a lens of this kind, and coupled with the 60MP Sony a7R IV, well, let’s just say we’ve seen things we can’t unsee. For still photographers, we feel the Nikon Z5 represents the best value for the money when it comes to full-frame mirrorless cameras. Which is why it receives our top award. The Sony ZV-1 was designed specifically...
Published Sep 30, 2020 | dpreview staff Sigma has unveiled an all-new 105mm F2.8 macro lens, which will provide 1:1 reproduction and will be offered for E-mount and L-mount mirrorless cameras. It features a new optical formula comprising 17 elements in 12 groups, including one SLD (Special Low Dispersion) element. The 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro features a 14cm (5.5″) working distance, an aperture ring that functions either clicked or de-clicked, and a three-zone focus limiting switch. The lens is dust- and splash-proof, and the L-mount version is compatible with Sigma’s 1.4x and 2x...
Hi I am experimenting with the nifty fifty lens but I am wondering what I did wrong with this photo people in a park , i realize I am not using a zoom lens but is there a way of sharpening the image background or was I am out of focus in the first place second photo was taken with same lens horses in a field,the photo was more in focus Thanks flic.kr/p/2jMf3GV...
Meyer Optik Görlitz has released the Trioplan 50mm F2.8 II, its third lens of the year, following the Lydith 30mm F3.5 II and Trioplan 100mm F2.8 II. Like both of the previous lenses, the 50mm F2.8 II isn’t just an incremental update—it’s entirely new, designed from the ground up. The lens has a slightly faster maximum aperture of F2.8 compared to its predecessor, which maxed out at F2.9. The lens also features the signature ‘soap bubble bokeh,’ has a 52mm front filter thread and a minimum focusing distance of 40cm (15.75”). Below are a number of sample photos captured with the Trioplan 50mm...
The Allen Institute for AI (AI2) created by Paul Allen, best known as co-founder of Microsoft, has published new research on a type of artificial intelligence that is able to generate basic (though obviously nonsensical) images based on a concept presented to the machine as a caption. The technology hints at an evolution in machine learning that may pave the way for smarter, more capable AI. The research institute’s newly published study, which was recent highlighted by MIT, builds upon the technology demonstrated by OpenAI with its GPT-3 system. With GPT-3, the machine learning...
Winners for the 6th edition of the Drone Photo Awards competition, affiliated with the Siena International Photo Awards competition (you can view winners of the Creative Photo Awards here), were recently announced. Entries were sent in by drone photographers from 126 countries. ‘Love Heart of Nature’ by Australian photographer Jim Picôt, which depicts a shark swimming inside a heart–shaped salmon school, was recognized as the Overall Winner. The awards are divided into 9 categories: Abstract, Empty Cities: Life during COVID-19, Nature, People, Sports, Series, Urban Architecture,...
Nikon has announced, via a countdown on its website, it will be launching its next-generation full-frame mirrorless cameras on October 14. Absolutely no information is given about the Z7 II and Z6 II cameras aside from their respective names, which eschew Nikon’s usual ’S’ naming scheme for the more Canon-esque ‘Mark II’ versions. We’ll be sure to keep you up to date on the latest developments from Nikon. The Sony ZV-1 was designed specifically for vloggers, but this compact camera is an excellent option for still photographers too. We got our hands on the brand new Instax SQ1: an...
Fujitsu Limited announced last week that Canon Inc. has ordered a new supercomputer. The purchase signals that Canon is progressing with its plans to develop products without the need for prototypes, thereby reducing development costs and increasing development efficiency. The system Canon ordered includes a Fujitsu Supercomputer PRIMEHPC FX1000 unit. Canon has previously used Fujitsu PRIMEHPC FX10 and PRIMEHPC FX100 supercomputer systems. The new FX1000 unit includes class-leading technology from Fugaku, the world’s fastest supercomputer. Fugaku, a petascale supercomputer, was jointly...
Photos Members Group Since Nifty Fifty derekdgl says: Hi I am experimenting with the nifty fifty lens but I am wondering what I did wrong with this photo people in a park , i realize I am not using a zoom lens but is there a way of sharpening the image background or was I am out of focus in the first place second photo was taken with same lens horses in a field,the photo was more in focus Thanks flic.kr/p/2jMf3GV flic.kr/p/2jMf8qC 11:53AM, 28 September 2020 PDT (permalink) Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
Atomos has launched a HDMI-to-USB video capture card that allows any HDMI camera or recorder to be used to live stream or record to a PC or Mac. Connect is a tiny device that plugs directly into a USB port and accepts HDMI input to provide a video feed of up to 1080p at 60fps in up to 12-bit color. The device can accept 4K at 30p, and needs no additional drivers, software or power supply to work. And best of all, it costs $79. Unlike most capture cards, the Connect doesn’t use a USB out cable, so the full weight of the HDMI cable will be borne by the USB port on your computer, making this...
[embedded content] Adobe has announced a new Advanced Color Grading feature will soon be available inside Adobe Camera Raw, Lightroom and Lightroom Classic. The new Color Grading panel is inspired by the Lumetri Color panel used in Adobe’s Premiere Pro video editing software and replaces the previous Split Toning panel. Unlike Split Toning, which only allows you to adjust the highlights and shadows, the new Color Grading panel takes it one step further, allowing you to also adjust the coloring of the midtones. In addition to adding midtones, the panel is also redesigned. It now uses a...
Venus Optics has announced it’s now adding a Canon RF lens mount option for three of its ultra-wide cinema primes: the 9mm T2.9 ‘Zero-D’ lens, 12mm T2.9 ‘Zero-D’ lens and 15mm T2.1 ‘Zero-D.’ The 12mm T2.9 ‘Zero-D’ lens was released back in January of this year, while the 9mm T2.9 and 15mm T2.1 ‘Zero-D’ lenses were announced back in June of this year. At the time, the lenses were only available for Sony E, Canon EF and PL mount, but owners of Canon’s EOS R series mirrorless cameras can now get native versions of the lenses, negating the need to use the EF version with the EF-RF adapter. Photo...
Published Sep 28, 2020 | This is sponsored content, created with the support of Amazon and Sony [embedded content] Sony’s current range of Alpha and RX-series cameras are packed with the company’s latest autofocus technologies. These include highly advanced face and eye-detection for both human and animal subjects. Photographer and Rancher Alyssa Henry lives with her family on her ranch in Montana. A perfect location – and perfect subject-matter – to put Sony’s latest autofocus technologies to the test. Home on the range: Sample images Gear in this story There are now seven...
Lens reviews are a good way to find the resolution of you optics,in terms of so many lines per inch it can resolves.Normally the L lenses do a good job. A good lens requires a good sensor to work together,the size and spacing of the pixels are important in capturing the information delivered by the lens. So the prices may indicate the quality of the gears.
ecka84 says: There’s this “p-mp” concept of the “Perceptual MegaPixels”. Which means that the image contains a lesser amount of the actual data, visually useful real world information. Perfect lenses do not exist. Therefore it is pretty much impossible to get 24p-mp out of any 24mp camera-lens combo.9p-mp sounds about right for a cheap kit lens in perfect lighting conditions or a lab test bench. However, it doesn’t mean that a higher resolution camera cannot produce more than 9p-mp with the same lens. Lens resolution isn’t a capped number. For...
Published Sep 27, 2020 | dpreview staff Macro photography has captured the imagination of many-a photographer looking to get out of a creative slump. It’s an eye-opening experience to see otherwise uninteresting subjects revealed in an entirely new way. Even better, it’s pretty cheap to experiment with macro by picking up some inexpensive macro tubes that will work with your existing gear. DPR contributor Chris Foreman recently shared his experience getting back into macro photography, and detailed his unique approach using focus stacking and a motorized slider. Take a look at...
David Illig: Fair questions. The adaptability of the EF mount lenses to R mount cameras is a good strategy for now. It invites current EF mount camera users to move over to R mount cameras fairly easily. However, what is the long term strategy? If EF mount lenses equal R mount lenses in capability then what is the point of expanding the R mount lens line? No one buys an expensive R mount lens, in that case. Short term Canon remains viable as a camera maker. But, what of its long term strategy? There just isn’t one. That’s dangerous to any company in any business. As for what...
[embedded content] The Eastman Kodak Company, better known as Kodak, was co-founded by George Eastman and Henry A. Strong way back in 1888. In the more than 130 years since, the company has been through a lot. It once was a dominant force in the photography industry, at times being almost as synonymous with photography as the Apple iPod once was with respect to music. For all but the youngest in society, we have all heard the phrase, ‘Kodak moment.’ However, with the advent of digital photography, Kodak began to lose its place at the forefront of photography. Interestingly, Kodak...
Nikon updated its 600mm super-telephoto lens in July of 2015, replacing its “G” version with a completely brand new design and optical formula. The Nikkor 600mm f/4E FL ED VR was released with the best optical technology Nikon had at the time, including a faster autofocus motor, a magnesium alloy construction, and two fluorite elements for significant weight reduction. In fact, compared to its predecessor, Nikon was able to reduce the weight of the lens by a whopping 1250 grams (over 3 pounds), while making the lens sharper and more responsive. In this review, we will take a look at this...
Published Sep 26, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] The Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR promises to be great for portraiture. Does it live up to the hype? And how does it compare to Fujifilm’s own 56mm F1.2? Watch our review to find out. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Sample images from this episode Gear in this story Fujifilm’s fastest lens is here – the new XF 50mm F1.0 R WR is a versatile low-light lens aimed at portrait photographers. Read on for all the details. Fujifilm has formally launched its XF 50mm F1.0 R WR portrait...
Published Sep 26, 2020 | dpreview staff Fujifilm’s new 50mm F1.0 lens practically begs to be used for portraits, so we shot lots of them, including many wide open at F1.0. Check out our sample gallery to see how it performs. View the Fujifilm 50mm F1.0 sample gallery Gear in this story Fujifilm’s fastest lens is here – the new XF 50mm F1.0 R WR is a versatile low-light lens aimed at portrait photographers. Read on for all the details. Fujifilm has formally launched its XF 50mm F1.0 R WR portrait prime lens, making it the world’s first F1.0 lens with autofocus that’s...
The Library of Congress has launched a new AI-powered image-based tool for searching through old newspapers, enabling anyone to find historic images from more than 16 million scanned newspaper pages. Newspaper Navigator builds upon the LOC’s existing Chronicling America project, the result being a visual content recognition model capable of finding a variety of images in digitized newspapers, including maps, comics, photographs, illustrations, advertisements and more. The Chronicling America project is the LOC’s historic newspaper archive. With this tool, anyone can use optical...
Tamron has announced the release of the 70–300mm F4.5–6.3 Di III RXD, a lens deemed as ‘the world’s smallest and lightest telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras.’ The lens is constructed of 15 elements in 10 groups, including a low dispersion element for minimizing aberrations. Autofocus is driven by Tamron’s Rapid Extra-Silent Stepping Drive (RXD) motor technology. Other specifications include an aperture range of F4.5 (at 70mm) to F32 (at 300mm), a seven-blade aperture diaphragm and a minimum focusing distance of 80cm (31.5”) on the wide end and 150cm (59.1”) on...
Published Sep 25, 2020 | Dan Cuny Visiting Peru, specifically Manchu Picchu, was something I wanted to experience ever since I wrote a school report on it in the fourth grade. The idea that there was a civilization of Incans living in the mountains hundreds of years ago, having such a thriving existence was extremely mind-boggling for a young boy growing up in the suburbs of Chicago. A different civilization from mine, living not only in the jungle but the mountain jungle made me want to visit and see what it was all about. For such a special trip I decided to pack not only my regular travel...
Published Sep 25, 2020 | dpreview staff The Canon Rebel T8i (known as the EOS 850D outside of the U.S.) represents the latest iteration of the company’s high-end entry-level DSLR. And it’s a well-rounded package, with a fully articulated touchscreen, 4K/24p video and 7 fps continuous burst shooting. It’s well equipped to provide ambitious beginners with everything they need to get started in photography: Take a look at the kind of images this camera is capable of. Gear in this story The Sony ZV-1 was designed specifically for vloggers, but this compact camera is an...
Argineering has launched a Kickstarter campaign for RGKit Play, ‘the first-ever modular wireless motion control kit that allows creatives to add movement to their design and camera.’ The campaign has already eclipsed its $50,000 funding goal by more than $25,000 at the time of writing. RGKit includes motors, accessories, light controllers, sensors and a phone application and aims to simplify the process of creating mechanical motion. Argineering states that RGKit Play can be used for tasks such as videography and stop motion. Using the accompanying application, you can use RGKit...
[embedded content] Profoto has unveiled the A10, its third and latest round-head speedlight in its A1 lineup. Much like the A1X was nearly identical to the A1, the A10 is effectively an A1X with built-in Bluetooth and AirX technology for making the most of the speedlight, even with a smartphone. Profoto showed off its AirX technology back in July with its B10 and B10 Plus monolights, and more recently, its C1 and C1 Plus LED lights, but until now, it wasn’t available for its speedlights. The A10 changes that, making it easier to get pro-level lighting with your smartphone when using the...
Yesterday, Nikon released a beta version of its Webcam Utility software for macOS. Like the Windows version, released back on August 6, the macOS utility will allow owners of Nikon Z series and DSLR camera owners to use their compatible cameras as webcams with popular livestreaming and video conferencing software via USB. The macOS version of the Webcam Utility appears to function identically as the Windows version, complete with support for the following cameras: Z7, Z6, Z5, Z50, D6, D850, D780, D500, D7500 and D5600. The process is as simple as installing the utility, plugging in your...
A Sony a6300 and an Edelkrone motorized slider: interesting marriage of technique and technology? Like a lot of people, I’ve always had an interest in macro photography, which unfortunately never really developed into anything more than the odd shot of a flower or two. Then a couple of years ago I sold my seldom used 100mm F2.8 Sony macro lens when I moved from Sony A- to Sony E-mount. At the time I thought my macro shooting days were behind me. But then I became interested in focus stacking, which is a technique used to blend several images focused at different points so that the depth of...
Published Sep 24, 2020 | dpreview staff Canon has announced the EOS C70, a digital cinema camera with a body that resembles a mirrorless stills camera. Notably, the C70 uses Canon’s RF lens mount, making it the first Cinema EOS camera to adopt the company’s newest lens system. The EOS C70 features a Super35 sensor using Canon’s next-generation Dual Gain Output (DGO) technology. The DGO sensor reads each pixel at two different gain levels, with one prioritizing saturation and highlight protection and the other suppressing noise in the shadows. When combined, Canon claims the...
ACD Systems International has launched ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2021. This is the newest version of the company’s flagship photo editing software. The new version is focused on providing improved performance. ACD Systems International states that Photo Studio Ultimate 2021’s performance enhancements are up to 100 percent faster and RAW decoding is up to 20 percent faster. Frank Lin, CTO & COO of ACD Systems International, says, ‘This product is everything you need to optimize your digital asset management, your photography workflow, your editing process and your...
[embedded content] Photography accessory company Moment has released CineBloom, its new lineup of diffusion filters meant to ‘take the edge’ off your digital photos. Inspired by cinema, the new CineBloom filters can be used with both stills and video, and ‘capture dreamy, film-like vibes straight out of a camera,’ not unlike the ‘Pro-Mist’ diffusion filters Tiffen produces. The filters are constructed of ‘aerospace grade aluminum’ and ‘Japanese optical glass’ and come in seven sizes: 37mm, 58mm, 62mm, 67mm, 72mm, 77mm and 82mm. They’re available in two densities — 10% and 20% — so you...
[embedded content] A team of engineers, data scientists and content creators have come together to produce a camera that it says marries the quality of Micro Four Thirds with the artificial intelligence of a smartphone to ‘change and challenge the concept of the digital camera for the next decade’. Alice is a camera that uses a MFT sensor and lens mount, and which is controlled by a smartphone app. Similar to Sony’s QX10 camera announced back in 2013, Alice has no screen of its own, but uses a clamp on the rear to allow users to attach their phone for adjusting settings, previewing and...
Introduction Product photos by Dan Bracaglia The Sony ZV-1 is a 20MP compact camera geared towards vlogging. It has a new and novel directional microphone next to the flash hotshoe and there’s a fully articulating touchscreen display. The ZV-1 shoots in 4K up to 30p and Full HD up to 120p and features a 24-70mm equivalent F1.8-2.8 lens. Although the Sony ZV-1 is designed specifically with vloggers in mind, it’s quite capable as a conventional compact stills camera too. If you’re a hybrid shooter who is interested in capturing both video and stills, but doesn’t want to carry...
Published Sep 23, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Have you ever dreamed of starting your own YouTube channel? In this video, we discuss the pros and cons of working of shooting from a studio vs. shooting in the field. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. The Sony ZV-1 was designed specifically for vloggers, but this compact camera is an excellent option for still photographers too. We got our hands on the brand new Instax SQ1: an easy-to-use instant camera that shoots square format film. Despite a couple of quirks, we think it’s a...
ON1 has unveiled new updates for its suite of software, including major upgrades to ON1 Photo RAW and new features in ON1 Photo Mobile. ON1 has also announced the all-new ON1 Portrait AI, which is available as a standalone application and as a plug-in for Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, Affinity Photo, Corel Paintshop Pro, Apple Photos and Capture One (at a later date). ON1 Portrait AI uses machine learning to locate and evaluate each face in portrait photos to retouch and process them without the need for manual adjustments. Dan Harlacher, VP of Product for ON1, describes ON1 Portrait AI as...
Facebook has announced a new rights management feature designed to give creators more control over their images. On Monday, Facebook product manager of the creator and publisher experience Dave Axelgard said, ‘We want to ensure Facebook is a safe and valuable place for creators to share their content.’ Key to that goal is the newly announced Rights Manager for Images. Instagram is the dominant image-based social network at the moment, making it a valuable platform for creators…but it’s not without its controversy in the industry. Parent company Facebook is taking...
Samsung has unveiled the 980 Pro, its newest high-end NVMe M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 drive, which pushes read and write speeds to ridiculous speeds. The drive will come in 250GB, 500GB and 1TB capacities at launch and features a PCIe 4.0 interface that, with a compatible motherboard, will offer maximum sequential read and write speeds of up to 7,000MB/s and 5,000MB/s, respectively. Even if you don’t have a PCIe 4.0 motherboard on hand (there aren’t a lot available at this time, as the interface is relatively new), the new 980 Pros can still reach maximum sequential read and write speeds of 3,500MB/s...
[embedded content] Online film retailer Analogue Wonderland has started a new curated film subscription service for those who enjoy trying different emulsions. The Analogue Wonderbox service promises to deliver six different 35mm films every two months so subscribers can expand their experience of unusual as well as regular emulsion types and brands. Covering both color and black and white rolls, the service will offer negative and positive films, and users can expect extra goodies in the packages including offers on processing, merchandise and other free gifts. The idea of the service is to...
Sony’s a7C is a really compact full-frame camera – especially when paired with the new FE 28-60mm F3.5-5.6 kit lens. We’ve been doing plenty of shooting with the combo and have updated our gallery to show you just what you can expect. Check out our gallery of sample images Gear in this story Sony’s a7C is among the smallest full-frame mirrorless cameras you can buy, and in terms of core capability, not much has been sacrificed for the sake of compactness. But are you ready to make it your next go-to travel camera? Find out how it stacks up in our initial review. Chris and...
Pixelmator, makers of the photo editing application Pixelmator Photo, has released Pixelmator Photo version 1.4. The new update includes ML Super Resolution, a new tool designed to enlarge low-resolution photos with a single tap. ML Super Resolution utilizes machine learning (hence the ‘ML’ in the name) and the processing power available in Apple iPad devices to enlarge photos, illustrations, paintings and designs while preserving and enhancing details, edges and textures. ML Super Resolution was designed for the newly released iPad Air and was presented during Apple’s...
Researchers with the University of Massachusetts at Lowell and MIT have developed a new type of fisheye lens that is flat and crafted from a single piece of glass. The lens is round, according to the researchers, and it is capable of capturing sharp 180-degree panoramas. This is the first flat fisheye lens made from a single piece of glass, which measures 1mm thick. Ordinary spherical fisheye lenses are made from multiple pieces of glass designed to bend the light in such a way that it produces circular wide-angle images. The newly developed flat lens instead captures wide-angle panoramas by...
[embedded content] Today, Adobe published a sneak peek video of its latest Sensei-powered feature coming soon to Photoshop, Sky Replacement. Similar to the AI-powered sky replacement feature found in Skylum’s Luminar 4 editing program, Adobe’s new feature uses its Sensei AI to determine the foreground from the sky in an image and automatically masks the sky overlay to blend in seamlessly. While Photoshop will offer its own selection of presets, it’s also possible to import your own image of the sky. Note how even the small details at the top of the structure are preserved and properly...
Tamron Japan has published a statement [machine-translated] on its website noting that two of its three main factories will remain closed through the end of 2020 due to the ‘decrease in global demand due to the worldwide spread of the [novel] coronavirus.’\ This closure extension affects Tamron’s Hirosaki and Namioka factories, which were originally set to open back up on October 1. These facilities, located in Japan’s Aomori prefecture, are two of Tamron’s ‘mother plants.’ Each of these three plants play a role in the lens development process: the Hirosaki plant handles metal processing,...
Published Sep 21, 2020 | This is sponsored content, created with the support of Amazon and Olympus [embedded content] The Olympus M.Zuiko 100-400mm F5-6.3 IS offers an equivalent focal length range of 200-800mm, making it perfect for casual wildlife and motorsports photography. Relatively compact, lightweight and weather-sealed, the 100-400mm also offers powerful image stabilization, which works with the 5-axis in-body system used in current Olympus mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. We took the 100-400mm and an OM-D E-M1 Mark III to the Pacific Raceway here in Washington State...
Hello, I’ve been having some issues with one of my lenses for a bit now. Very often, not every time, an error message comes out on my camera: “Err 01 Communications between the camera and lens is faulty. Clean the lens contacts.” when I use my EF-S 17-85mm. It doesn’t appear when I use my EF-S 60mm lens. What’s more interesting, the lens works perfectly well in Live View Mode! Any suggestions? Anyone had a similiar issue? I did call Canon, but they only offered fixing it without any information on what it could be and they quoted...
Optics manufacturer Samyang has released a new lens simulator web app that allows you to see how certain lenses will affect the look of a scene based on sensor size and lens settings. The web app creates a simulated scene using a cutout portrait of a woman as well as three backgrounds. By changing the sensor size, focal length, aperture and distance, the scene will adjust to show a simulated representation of what the image would like like when the shutter is pressed. The web app is somewhat rudimentary, but its simulated representations do a good job of showing photography newcomers how...
What does a review of an electric scooter have to do with a photography site? With the world still in chaos from the Coronavirus pandemic, I figured it would be fun to do something completely different for a change. While I have been posting quite a few “catch-up” reviews recently (and more on the way), some of our readers might want to take a short break along with me from all the camera industry noise. Every once in a while, it is nice to enjoy something different, wouldn’t you agree? Anyway, I recently got ahold of an electric scooter that I have been enjoying tremendously, so I decided...
This is an in-depth review of the Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R, a 21mm full-frame equivalent wide-angle lens that was introduced in September of 2012. Although the lens has not been updated for many years now, it has been considered to be one of the best in the Fuji X lineup, thanks to its superb optics and excellent build quality. Let’s take a look at the XF 14mm f/2.8 R in more detail, and compare it to other options such as the Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8 and Fuji XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS. Fuji XF 14mm f/2.8 R: Introduction Featuring a total of 10 elements in 7 groups, including 2 aspherical and 3...
Published Sep 20, 2020 | dpreview staff The Olympus 100-400mm F5-6.3 offers Micro Four Thirds shooters a whole lot of reach in a hand-holdable lens. We’ve been putting its versatile zoom range to use ever since it was announced last month, and have updated our initial sample gallery with even more images – including Raw conversions. Take a peek at what it can do. Gear in this story In stock on September 28, 2020. Order it now. We got our hands on the brand new Instax SQ1: an easy-to-use instant camera that shoots square format film. Despite a couple of quirks, we think it’s a...
Published Sep 19, 2020 | dpreview staff Our team at DPReview TV spent the week shooting with the new Sony a7C. Check out the photos from their review of the camera, including many taken with the new 28-60mm F4-5.6 kit lens. Did you miss the review? Watch it below. View the Sony a7C sample gallery Sony a7C review (DPReview TV) [embedded content] Gear in this story Despite the challenges presented by a pandemic and a lingering cloud of smoke, we found plenty of subjects to point the Sony a7C at. Sony has announced the a7C, a compact 24MP full-frame mirrorless camera. The company calls it the...
Photos Members Group Since Do we add animal photos to group? tikitiger_lily07 says: We have a lot of animals photos uploaded but one of the group rules is no animal photos. Should we change this rule? I welcome the feedback. 4:40PM, 18 September 2020 PDT (permalink) Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
Sony has announced plans to end its camera manufacturing and sales operations in Brazil by the middle of next year. Per Gizmodo Brazil, Sony will continue to sell its consumer electronics, including cameras, in Brazil until mid-2021. However, next March, its production plant in Manaus, Brazil will shut down. The plant has been in business for nearly 50 years. In a statement to Brazilian employees, partners, retailers and suppliers, Sony said that its exit from Brazil is due to changing market conditions and expected business trends. Clóvis Letie, Sony senior operations manager in Brazil, has...
Zeiss introduced its Touit 32mm f/1.8 lens together with the 12mm f/2.8 for Fuji X and Sony E camera mounts in April of 2013. With its 48mm full-frame equivalent field of view, the lens fits the definition of a “standard” lens – a popular focal length for everyday photography needs. In this review, we will take a closer look at the Zeiss Touit 32mm f/1.8 and see how it stacks up against its competitors, the Fuji XF 35mm f/1.4 R, and XF 35mm f/2 R WR. I only had a chance to use the Fujifilm X mount version of the lens for this review, but its Sony E-mount version is very similar in terms of...
Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, and the UK’s National Portrait Gallery have put together a digital exhibition of the 100 best portraits taken during the lockdown and submitted to the Hold Still photographic contest. The images, centered around the themes of Helpers and Heroes, Your New Normal and Acts of Kindness, will become a print exhibition later in the year and will tour the UK. [embedded content] Set up to document aspects of life in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland during the global coronavirus pandemic, the Hold Still project was launched by the Duchess, a keen...
Venus Optics has announced the release of its latest lens, the Laowa 14mm F4 FF RL ‘Zero-D’ lens for full-frame mirrorless camera systems. The compact ultra-wide-angle lens is constructed of 13 elements in 9 groups, including two aspherical elements and three extra-low dispersion elements. The lens features a 114º angle of view on a full-frame sensor while maintaining near-zero distortion as the ‘Zero-D’ moniker alludes to. The lens features an aperture range of F4-F22, uses a five-blade aperture diaphragm, has a minimum focusing distance of 27cm (10.6″) and uses a 52mm front filter...
Aaron ended up picking up a Minolta Maxxum 5 and 28-80mm kit lens for under $20. Read: The $20 film camera challenge part 1: the hunt A quick recap: In part one (see link above), I proposed a $20 film camera challenge, the goal being to find a working film camera for less than twenty bucks, shipping included. The search was fascinating: I found lots of point-and-shoot compacts, several intriguing vintage cameras and a surprising number of autofocus SLRs. I had been trolling the waters of low-end Minoltas and was just about to make an offer on a Maxxum 3xi and a zoom lens, when I saw… the...
San Francisco-based Breakthrough Filters has announced an all-new EF to RF filter adapter. This is the first EF to RF drop-in filter adapter released not made by Canon. Breakthrough’s EF to RF Drop-In Filter Adapter is loaded with a variety of hardware improvements. The adapter has an all-metal aluminum alloy construction and includes dust and water resistance. The weather-sealed adapter has rubber gaskets around both the filter and rear mounts. The adapter includes a detachable tripod food and accepts mounting plates for ballheads, arca plates and more. Further, the interior has been...
Published Sep 18, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] The Sony a7C packs a full-frame sensor and an impressive list of features into a very compact body. But what’s it like to use, and how does it stack up against Sony’s own a7 III? Watch our full review to find out. Sample gallery from this episode Gear in this story The Sony a7C packs a full-frame sensor and an impressive list of features into a very compact body. But what’s it like to use, and how does it stack up against Sony’s own a7 III? Watch our full review to find out. Sony’s latest a7C packs a lot...
Fujifilm has announced a version 2.0 release of its X Webcam utility, which makes it possible to use your compatible Fujifilm X and GFX camera as a webcam with popular livestreaming and video conferencing programs. The version 2.0 update is available for both macOS and Windows users. The small update adds a new settings control window making it possible to change settings on-the-fly. In addition to basic exposure compensation and white balance changes, the settings control window can also be used to change film simulations and more while the camera is connected to your computer. As with the...
I dont know, but to get a good answer, you might want to include the platform you are on, where you store the images and how… Maybe even why you are trying to acchieve what you want to do… I dont know, but to get a good answer, you might want to include the platform you are on, where you store the images and how… Maybe even why you are trying to acchieve what you want to do… Post Reply...
Canon has announced a pair of new cameras with built-in printers in its IVY CLIQ range. The new models, the IVY CLIQ +2 and IVY CLIQ2, both produce 3x2in prints that double as stickers and which can be decorated with borders before printing, and both have a selfie mirror around the lens. The IVY CLIQ2 model features a 5MP sensor and have built-in filters that users access in-camera. The IVY CLIQ +2 has a 8MP sensor and comes with a smartphone app that allows users to preview their images, to decorate them, add text and share them before printing. The cameras have built-in Zink printers that...
[embedded content] Canon has announced its EOS Webcam Utility is now out of beta for Windows, bringing improved support and additional compatibility with more Canon cameras. Originally released in beta for Windows, Canon’s EOS Webcam Utility is now an official release. In addition to supporting more livestreaming, messaging and video conferencing programs, the official release also adds support for more cameras, ensuring more than 40 Canon camera models can be used as webcams over USB and Wi-Fi (with compatible cameras). Below is a list of the programs that will now work with EOS Webcam...
Color calibration and measurement specialist Datacolor has introduced a low cost portable color measuring device to its ColorReader range that allows users to take samples and record the exact color of reflective surfaces. ColorReader EZ is said to be 85% accurate and can describe colors in CIE Lab, RGB or HEX languages. The ColorReader devices are designed to make matching paint colors easier, and the ColorReader EZ can give you the three closest matches from most paint brands, but also is able to give users a match for studio backdrops from Savage Universal. Photographers shooting products...
After facing imminent closure, Tetenal is back with a vengeance and has relaunched their online shop. This is fantastic news for analog photographers, as Tetenal has been producing critical photochemicals since 1847, making Tetenal the oldest active company in the photo industry. In January 2019, we reported that Tetenal Europe faced closure. After going into voluntary insolvency protection in 2018, Tetenal Europe GmbH failed to find new investors and was preparing to close its doors. In February 2019, an employee-led management buyout was accepted and Tetenal lived on. In an announcement at...
Most modern cameras will shoot video to one degree or another, but these are the ones we’d look at if you plan to shoot some video alongside your photos. We’ve chosen cameras that can take great photos and make it easy to get great looking video, rather than being the ones you’d choose as a committed videographer.
Photos Members Group Since photo duplicates on your pc derekdgl says: Hi all is there a program/utility that can select duplicate photos for deletion which is not too expensive and works 4:59AM, 17 September 2020 PDT (permalink) foTobias. says: I dont know, but to get a good answer, you might want to include the platform you are on, where you store the images and how… Maybe even why you are trying to acchieve what you want to do… 14 hours ago (permalink) Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
Sony has unveiled the Xperia 5 II, successor to the Xperia 5 and a notch below the flagship Xperia 1 II in the lineup. It includes many camera features of the Xperia 1 II, but in a smaller form-factor and at a slightly lower price point. Headline features include 4K/120p recording for high resolution slow motion video, 20 fps continuous shooting with autofocus and auto exposure and a 6.1″ OLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate. The Xperia 5 II will cost $950 when it ships in December – less pricey than the $1200 Xperia 1 II, but a notable increase over the Xperia 5’s $800...
Thanks for the advice, I tried it with High settings, same result.I also tested it with another lens 50mm 1.8G, no vignette effect appears.If I can’t make any solution for this problem, which lens you had proposed to me to get for the weddings, which has a similar price as 24-120mm f/4 because for 24-70 f/2.8 I have no...
Product designer Ethan Moses of CAMERADACTYL has launched a new film scanning product on Kickstarter called Mongoose. This device can be used with ‘just about any camera’ that has cable release support, according to Moses; it has three scanning modes, including a Fast Mode that can scan a roll of standard-sized exposures in less than one minute. Mongoose is an automated 35mm film carrier that can be used with most cameras to digitize black & white and color negatives, as well as slide film. The Mongoose features a 27mm x 68mm film gate, enabling it to scan anywhere from...
Along with the Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S, Nikon also introduced its first modern professional-grade f/1.2 lens, the Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S. Nikon has not been able to make f/1.2 lenses with autofocus capability on the F-Mount due to a small throat size and long flange distance (see my article on lens mounts), so aside from lenses like the Nikon 50mm f/1.2 Ai-S and the classic Noct-Nikkor 58mm f/1.2, we have not seen an f/1.2 lens for many years. Thanks to the advantages of the Z-mount, we are now able to get much faster lenses. While the previously-released Nikon Z 58mm f/0.95 S is a much faster lens,...
Adobe has announced an update for Adobe Premiere Pro and released a new beta for After Effects. In Premiere Pro, which is now at version 14.4, Adobe has added Scene Edit Detection, HDR for broadcasters, exporting with proxies and more. The beta update for After Effects includes a new 3D Gizmo and new camera navigation tools. Both the new Premiere Pro release and the beta update for After Effects include improved performance. The new Scene Edit Detection feature, powered by Adobe Sensei artificial intelligence, allows you to add edit points in any footage as you import it into Premiere Pro....
[embedded content] The GoPro HERO9 Black is here, with a tweaked design and improved specifications for getting more out of your action photos and video. The new device retains an overall design similar to its HERO8 predecessor, but has a few new tricks up its sleeve. First off, the HERO9 Black is slightly wider — 4.7mm to be precise — than its HERO8 Black predecessor, likely due to the new front-facing live-view screen on the front of the action cam. The HERO9 Black also features a removable wider-angle lens that can be swapped out for the new ‘Max Lens Mod’ that makes the field-of-view...
ZY Optics has announced the release of its latest lens, the Mitakon Speedmaster 17mm F0.95 for Micro Four Thirds (MFT) camera systems. The 17mm manual focus lens is constructed of 12 elements in 9 groups and offers a 34mm full-frame equivalent focal length when attached to a MFT camera (63º angle of view). It features an aperture range of F0.95-F16, uses a nine-blade aperture diaphragm, has a 58mm front filter thread and has a minimum focusing distance of 30cm (11.8”). The aperture ring is stepless for quiet adjustment during video shooting. Below are a selection of sample photos provided by...
Published Sep 16, 2020 | dpreview staff Updated sample gallery The Nikon Z5 is a compelling entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera sporting a 24MP non-BSI CMOS sensor. We recently got our hands on Adobe Camera Raw support and have updated our sample gallery with a variety Raw conversions adjacent to their out-of-camera JPEG counterparts, for your viewing pleasure. In addition, we’ve run the Z5 through our studio test scene and added it to our comparison widget. Take a look below and see how it stacks up against its 24MP peers. And keep your eyes peeled for our full review, coming...
Fujifilm Instax SQ1$120 | Instaxus.com With the launch of the SQ1, Fujifilm now has three models that use their square format Instax film. This is the most stripped-down of the three, in terms of operation. The Fujifilm Instax SQ1 is a stylish and easy-to-operate instant camera that makes use of the brand’s Instax Square format film. This new camera is a lot like shooting with a bulkier version of the Instax Mini 9/10/11, since it lacks many of the advanced features found on earlier Instax square cameras like the SQ6 or the SQ10. But it still manages to produce appealing Instax images,...
As previously indicated on the Nikon Z lens roadmap, the ultra-wide angle Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S zoom lens has finally been unveiled today, and it looks pretty incredible. At just 650 grams of weight, it looks like Nikon has been able to make a lens that is both lighter and smaller than its Nikon F counterpart, the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G. On top of that, the MTF charts look absolutely stunning, which is an indication that this lens will surpass its predecessor in every way. The lens will be priced at $2,399 MSRP, and will be available at the end of the year. Interestingly, the front element...
Published Sep 16, 2020 | dpreview staff Nikon has officially announced two more lenses for its Z-mount, full-frame mirrorless system: the Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S and 50mm F1.2 S. Both are slated to arrive by the end of 2020. Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S The 14-24mm is almost 35% lighter than its AF-S 14-24mm F2.8 G predecessor for DSLRs, and thanks to a nearly-flat front element it accepts conventional threaded filters (albeit very large 112mm ones) via the included HB-97 lens hood. That’s unusual for a lens of this type, and a rear filter holder also accepts trimmed gel filters. Overall...
The new iPad Air, seen attached to Apple’s Magic Keyboard. Today, Apple announced the details of its latest iPad and iPad Air devices. While many had hoped Apple would also announce its next-generation iPhones at today’s virtual event, the Cupertino company didn’t have ‘one more thing’ in store. Starting with the new 8th-generation iPad, Apple kept the update fairly straightforward. The new entry-level iPad, which starts at $329, now uses the A12 chip, a step up from the A10 found in its predecessor. In addition to improved performance and battery life, this new chipset also means the...
French company Vaonis unveiled a fully automated camera telescope, Stellina. The product is designed to allow amateur astrophotographers to easily capture beautiful images of the night sky without the need for regular manual control or extensive astrophotography knowledge. Vaonis is preparing to launch a new feature via software update in 2021 and it recently tested the feature by capturing a massive 546MP panorama of a group of nebulae. The new feature is ‘Automatic Mosaic-ing’ and it will take advantage of Stellina’s image stacking and image stitching technologies. This...
Atomos and Olympus have teamed up to announce the duo is co-developing firmware updates that will enable ProRes RAW footage to be captured on the OM-D E-M1X and OM-D E-M1 Mark III mirrorless cameras when paired with the Atomos Ninja V over HDMI. This partnership is the latest in many that have seen numerous cameras gain ProRes RAW output over HDMI when recording to an Atomos Ninja V recorder, including the Sigma fp, Fujifilm GFX100 and many others. The announcement doesn’t lay out the video specifications that will be able to be captured, nor a date we can expect the firmware updates to go...
Photos Members Group Since Vignetting effect valon11 says: I used this lens with Nikon D750, but how can I eliminate the vignette effect even though in the settings it is OFF. It’s very annoying because I used this lens for weddings. Is there any easy way to fix it for JPG file because I used it most of the time. For RAW file I know it fixes in Lightroom. Thank you 7:00AM, 15 September 2020 PDT (permalink) Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
Sony’s just released all the details on its new super compact a7C full-frame mirrorless camera. The a7C is barely bigger than the company’s a6600 APS-C mirrorless camera, and considering how much larger the a7C’s sensor is, that’s quite a feat. This is also the first Sony full-frame mirrorless camera to come in two color schemes – all black, and the silver-accented version you see here. We’ve had our hands on the a7C for a little while, so follow along with us as we take a look at how it handles and what its controls are...
Published Sep 15, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Chris and Jordan chat about Sony’s newest full-frame camera, despite not being able to get their hands on one just yet. Find out what they like and don’t like about the a7C so far in this hands-on, er, hands-off preview. Gear in this story Chris and Jordan chat about Sony’s newest full-frame camera, despite not being able to get their hands on one just yet. Find out their take on the a7C in this hands-on, er, hands-off preview. Despite the challenges presented by a pandemic and a lingering cloud of smoke, we found...
Published Sep 15, 2020 | dpreview staff The a7C crams a lot of advanced features like Sony’s excellent Real-time AF tracking into a compact form-factor never before seen in this full-frame a7-series. Despite the challenges presented by a pandemic and a massive, lingering cloud of forest fire smoke, we found plenty of subjects to help us test out the new camera. Gear in this story Despite the challenges presented by a pandemic and a lingering cloud of smoke, we found plenty of subjects to point the Sony a7C at. We got our hands on the brand new Instax SQ1: an easy-to-use instant camera...
Sony has announced the a7C, a compact 24MP full-frame mirrorless camera. The company heralds it as the world’s smallest full-frame camera with image stabilization. The a7C camera crams in most of the a7 III’s specifications, including 5-axis image stabilization, 10 fps shooting with autofocus, and oversampled 4K video into a body that’s smaller in every dimension than the existing camera. A one-piece magnesium alloy structure helps keep the weight down (22% less than the a7 III, at 509g / ~18oz). Despite the size reduction, Sony has made room for a large NP-FZ100 battery,...
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 specifications 24MP BSI CMOS full-frame...
Most modern cameras will shoot video to one degree or another, but these are the ones we’d look at if you plan to shoot some video alongside your photos. We’ve chosen cameras that can take great photos and make it easy to get great looking video, rather than being the ones you’d choose as a committed videographer. Focused on photos: Nikon Z6 The Nikon Z6 is an excellent stills camera that also does a good job of shooting video. The Sony a7 III is also a credible contender and has a bigger battery, but we tend to find the Nikon’s autofocus performs slightly better in video mode and that it...
Finalists for the 2020 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards recently announced its 44 top images for 2020. Finalists include a smiley fish, a fox in negotiations with a mouse, and a photobombing giraffe. Founded by photographers and conservationists Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam, the global competition is free to enter and aims to showcase the funniest takes on animals in the wild. The top prize includes a week-long safari in Kenya. There is also a People’s Choice Award that anyone can vote for by clicking on their favorite image. Category and...
Hi, I have an old Canon 5d. Is it even worth upgrading to mark II? Or should I rather consider a 6d? I have no intention on spending too much money on something like 5d mark III. 5d mk II or 6d? I know 6d has better ISO performance, but I like the build quality of 5d series. Does the 6d feel like a toy compared to 5d? I have never held one in my hands. What about autofocus system, which one is better? How their outer af points perform? Can you shoot f1.4 lens without focus and recompose...
It is an exciting week for the Fujifilm fans because the company announced its fastest prime lens for the X mount – the Fuji XF f/1.0 R WR. This is a significant milestone for the company, as it is the world’s first f/1.0 mirrorless lens with autofocus capabilities. Obviously, a telephoto lens with such a wide maximum aperture is not going to be small, light, or cheap. It weighs a whopping 845 grams – even heavier than the XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR, and only 150 grams lighter than the XF 50-150mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR! Take a look at the size of the lens relative to the Fuji X-T4: At $1,500, it...
The Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS is an ultra-wide angle lens designed specifically for the Fuji X cameras with APS-C size sensors. Announced in December of 2013, the lens is aimed for landscape and architecture photographers who are looking for a compact and lightweight lens with great image quality. Although it is one of the earlier releases by Fuji and does not come with weather sealing features, the XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS is equipped with excellent optical image stabilization that can work in conjunction with in-body image stabilization. In this review, I will be taking a closer look at...
tbower: Bingo. I shoot raw as well and Lightroom (when I load the lens profile) zaps all the vignetting, etc. So…basically, I never see it and because of Lightroom, never care about it. I’ve read various reviews crying about the vignetting, but it’s something you never see if you’re shooting raw and using Lightroom. Lightroom will automatically correct any distortion as well. You can also adjust the vignette and distortion control in the camera for JPG...
Ever since I purchased the iMac Pro, as well as the MacBook Pro for my photography needs, I have been thinking about making the switch from PC to Mac. In this article, I decided to document my experience working with both systems, which might be helpful for those who are considering to switch. If you are looking for a more detailed comparison of PCs and Macs for photography needs, please see my PC vs Mac for Photography article. Table of Contents My PC Experience Having used PCs for over 30 years (yes, since early MS-DOS days), I have always been fond of building my own computers, installing...
amee@work: Having spent some time looking at your beautiful photo stream I agree with natures-pencil above regarding what you have achieved with the 40D. It is a great example that skill of the photographer will always be the most significant factor in a great picture. I have very similar kit to you, including a Fuji X100s (fun camera). I just recently pulled the trigger on a EOS R at a great price. My main reason for upgrading was for improved focus accuracy, including eye AF, for portraiture. 6 odd years ago I got a 5Dii to replace a Nikon D200. I love the 5D, and will continue to use it....
One of the better-known theories of perception is Gestalt Psychology. It deals with the way we organize information (usually visuals, but not always) into wholes. While Gestalt Theory isn’t mentioned very often in discussions about composing good photos, I think that’s a mistake; these principles can clearly improve your compositions. In this video, I dive into four of the most relevant components of Gestalt Theory for photographers: the Law of Closure, the Law of Similarity, the Law of Common Fate, and Figure-Ground Organization. Knowing how each one works can help you organize and...
Photos Members Group Since Sun Rise mshuff44 says: This was taken with a Sigma 100-400 lens but could this photo Have been better with a different lens,What are your views on this. Originally posted at 10:24AM, 5 August 2020 PDT (permalink) mshuff44 edited this topic 4 weeks ago. Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
Photos Members Group Since SIGMA 100-400 Lens mshuff44 says: Hi I am new to this GroupThis lens does not have the provisions to attach to a Tripod ,has any other member got one of these lens and knows where I could purchase a clamp from to attach the lens to the camera 1:17AM, 2 August 2020 PDT (permalink) Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
ram.haiku says: Hi.. Hope this email finds you well. The lockdown due to pandemic has affected the livelihood of many low-income labourers. I am a haiku poet who lives in India. in the last few months, i have connected with nature more than ever before. In the mornings and evenings i have been taking pictures of birds around my house. The pandemic made me ask some fundamental questions about life, and one of them is, how can I help the people who have been affected by the virus.As an answer, I have collected my haiku related to birds and the bird photographs I have taken, and have made a...
We do NOT allow:• Screencaps of favorites.• Photographs of artwork.• Heavily Photoshopped photos including over-cooked HDR.• Photographs with nudity.• Photographs of camera equipment.• Self-portraits with your camera. • Pet photography. If you find one of your photographs has been removed from the group pool please don’t resubmit it. Thank you. CAUTION: Camera brand debates will not be tolerated in this group. Do NOT post “Canon vs Nikon” threads. Do NOT ask which camera brand is better. Do NOT start debates about which camera to buy. Discussions of this type will be...
I have both the Nikon TC-14e II and TC-14e III and can confirm that both work with the 105mm f/2.8G VR Micro. AF functions do work properly, although I can’t say that I have used either combination that much in the field, so I can’t say how much AF performance is affected. It does struggle a little in low light and low contrast situations, but generally speaking, it still focuses pretty snappy with either TC. The lens does appear to focus a little quicker with the TC-14e III in some situations. I believe that Nikon originally stated that the TC-14e II would not work with this...
Well, first of all, it would help a lot if you used some punctuation when you write. You know, commas, periods, that sort of stuff… because, let me tell you, reading and understanding your message above was worse than going through a typical page of James Joyce’s Ulysses… Anyway, in the world of Nikon, it is very simple: the lenses are all named “Nikkor”. Many camera manufacturers that make their own lenses give them such a name: for example, Minolta lenses used to be called “Rokkor”; Fujifilm call them “Fujinon”, etc. Quite a few manufacturers even use several names to...
wooden trade [deleted] Posted 10 years ago. Edited by wooden trade (member) 10 years ago Put your lens cap on.Set your ISO very high. Set camera in M. Open the aperture, set shutter for about 1/2 second. Press your button. Use the Zoom of your camera screen and scan the image. Hot pixels will show up as Red, Green or Blue dots. Anytime you look at a camera at the camera store, you should do this. Most sensors have a hot pixel or two. The problem is when the pixel bleeds into other parts of the image, or is smack in the middle of a spot you tend to shoot in. Its hard to shoot around them....
I will try to explain I have been shooting film for about 30 years and only got my first DSLR a few days ago. The way i have been shooting film because i was limited to 36 exposures is talking 3 shots, 1 in SP another in AP and final in M just to make sure i get a good shot but now i am using DSLR i am doing all the settings and meter modes. Yesterday i took 100 shots of the same flower just because i can. What is confusing me is the way other people are taking photos so i will give some examples. Yesterday i was out for a walk along my local river and i saw a lady taking photos of some...
Creative Ashleigh: (7100 ) I recently posted a double exposure. (reflected color lights froma a CD ) I also have had my camera set up to photograph fireworks , Bulb setting and covered the opening of the lens with my hat and them a second or thirs x exposong the lens for th enext series of bursts. It caost nothing to have fun .. delete and start over , LOL...
Photos Members Group Since UK road trip travel lens combo nealemaynard says: Hi, heading off on a UK road trip shortly and tossing up whether it will be a two lens, three lens, or four lens trip. Options are (1) 14-24 + 24-120, (2) 14-24 + 24-120 + 70-200, (3) 14-24 + 24-120 + 24-70 (backup/bad weather) + 70-200. Bodies are D810 and D500. Thoughts? 3:09PM, 4 January 2020 PDT (permalink) Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
I just purchased my first full frame camera. The d750 bundle with the Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR. I’m having issues with one or both. When the VR is turned on (on the lens) the built in flash will not pop up in auto when needed. If I’m in M or A mode, the flash will only pop up randomly if at all. And if it does, I can only take one shot and then the camera refuses to focus or anything really. But my 50mm seems to work fine in the same situations. And so does my 70-300mm VR lens. I have 14 days to return or exchange the bundle to Best Buy but would really like to know if it’s the camera and/or...
Photos Members Group Since Flash Kaye1963 says: I just purchased my first full frame camera. The d750 bundle with the Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR. I’m having issues with one or both. When the VR is turned on (on the lens) the built in flash will not pop up in auto when needed. If I’m in M or A mode, the flash will only pop up randomly if at all. And if it does, I can only take one shot and then the camera refuses to focus or anything really. But my 50mm seems to work fine in the same situations. And so does my 70-300mm VR lens. I have 14 days to return or exchange the bundle to Best Buy but would...
Photos Members Group Since Multi Exposure for D5200 Creative Ashleigh says: Has anyone used the Multi-Exposure mode on the Nikon d5200. I have had the Nikon d5200 for about 2yrs and i only just notice the multi-exposure mode function. I am looking for inspiration and was wanting if anyone was wanting to share their photos they took using the multi-exposure and any tips Thanks 🙂 9:29PM, 20 October 2019 PDT (permalink) Bob (sideshow015) says: Creative Ashleigh: (7100 ) I recently posted a double exposure. (reflected color lights froma a CD ) I also have had my camera set up to photograph...
Hello everyone, I bought my D750 with 24-120 as kit lens couple of years ago. After few months of usage, my the Lens was having some difficulty locking the focus. It kept on doing the “FOCUS HUNT” I got it serviced & in the bill they had mentioned some specific part connect to the auto-focus mechanism. After 7 months now, the lens is again having the same problem :(. It’s really bothering I called up the dealer here and ask why this is happening again and again. & I explained him my usage pattern. I use this less less frequently. like 80:20 (Nikon 1.8 vs Nikon...
Photos Members Group Since Nikon D750 sergedavid7 says: bonjour, est-ce que je peux publier des photos faites avec mon appareil sur votre groupe. Je suis amateur. 10:29PM, 19 September 2019 PDT (permalink) Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
It’s absolutely fine for weddings,just don’t expect creamy smooth bokeh like you’ll get from the 24-70 f2.8.That said,it’s sharp wide open at all focal lengths so long as you don’t pixel peep into the corners.There have been suggestions that it’s soft at 120mm.I have not noticed this so can only conclude that there is a degree of sample variation.Oh,and the 2.8 doesn’t have the reach of course. It’s absolutely fine for weddings,just don’t expect creamy smooth bokeh like you’ll get from the 24-70 f2.8. That said,it’s sharp wide...
I have recently noticed that I will be in the middle of shooting and all of a sudden a message is displayed that the camera cannot read pic in the format. Strange, because I have been shooting in JPEG. I will continue shooting and pics will be displayed. Right now I pics that I have taken but cannot view them. Please advise if I need to throw my camera over the cliff! I have recently noticed that I will be in the middle of shooting and all of a sudden a message is displayed that the camera cannot read pic in the format. Strange, because I have been shooting in JPEG. I will continue shooting...
Photos Members Group Since Review of pics on nikon d3100 [email protected] says: I have recently noticed that I will be in the middle of shooting and all of a sudden a message is displayed that the camera cannot read pic in the format. Strange, because I have been shooting in JPEG. I will continue shooting and pics will be displayed. Right now I pics that I have taken but cannot view them. Please advise if I need to throw my camera over the cliff! 11:29PM, 25 April 2019 PDT (permalink) vintage 1953 & wackymoomin says: Have you tried another SD card? Or When you offload your pics do...
If someone still reading this, here is a guy shooting with old 85 and 135 lens wide open mounted on old DSLR: www.flickr.com/photos/24808101@N03/ If you check DXO, our 24-120 @ 85mm 5.6 looks significantly better than his stuff at apertures he is shooting. So, I would say, in terms of sharpness, 24-120 is more than enough even for the art gallery. Basically, everything above 0.8 on Nikon’s MTF charts (red line) or yellow color in DXO tests is retina level and higher and could be considered as absolutely sharp when viewing whole image with perfect sight. 85mm 5.6 is surely above this...
I have the Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 and used it heavily on my Nikon D300s bodies. Its a fine lens and maintains a constant f/2.8 aperture throughout its zoom range. I like it a lot and always recommend it to someone looking for fast glass in this zoom range at a price that won’t break the bank. A good friend has the Sigma 17-70 zoom and used it on her D7100 body. She liked it a lot also. This lens is only f/2.8 at its widest setting (17mm) and drops down to f/4 as you zoom to 70mm. Both lenses seem to be about the same size and weight. In my opinion the fast, constant f/2.8 aperture of the...
Photos Members Group Since Sigma 17-70 contemporary vs sigma 17-50 on d7100 ahmedsaydnasr says: Hiiii, I always seek for sharp photos without high budgetSometimes travel but also shoot at night so I need your recommendations about short range lensAnd i confused between sigma 17-50 and 17-70 8:39PM, 19 March 2019 PDT (permalink) yankee photographer1 says: I have the Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 and used it heavily on my Nikon D300s bodies. Its a fine lens and maintains a constant f/2.8 aperture throughout its zoom range. I like it a lot and always recommend it to someone looking for fast glass in this...
Photos Members Group Since Tired of seeing adds as photography! NC Mountain Man says: There are plenty of Nikon groups that don’t allow advertising as photography…Bye! 8:03AM, 21 February 2019 PDT (permalink) Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
Photos Members Group Since Thanks for this group, it is great to promote our Nation. Peter.Stokes says: Hi folks. Thanks for this group and it’s raising of the Australian image.We can do with all the uplifting, and good promotion, of our Nation that we can get right now. 12:30AM, 14 December 2018 PDT (permalink) Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
Photos Members Group Since Nikon D 3400 screen display problem ahayat.mce says: Suddenly my camera stop showing screen display. I tried almost all the tricks and tips discussed on many forums like holding the info and menu button together for 10 sec and pressing the info button 5/6 times. But it doesn’t work in my case. Kindly guide me!!!! I am helpless 1:30AM, 10 December 2018 PDT (permalink) Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
Photos Members Group Since رشته های بدون کنکور دانشگاه آزاد 97 – 98 neginsaberi328 says: به اطلاع تمامی متقاضیان ثبت نام بدون کنکور دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی می رسانیم ، پیرو انتشار دفترچه ثبت نام بدون کنکور دانشگاه آزاد 97 رشته های بدون کنکور دانشگاه آزاد 97-98 برای نیمسال های مهر و بهمن مشخص گردید شما داوطلبان محترم می توانید جهت مشاهده لیست رشته های بدون آزمون دانشگاه آزاد و ثبت نام در پذیرش بدون کنکور دانشگاه آزاد از طریق سامانه azmoon.org اقدام نمایند. 12:34AM, 6 December 2018 PDT (permalink) Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
Flickr limits the amount of groups a photo can be submitted to. Pro members can submit a photo to up to 60 groups. Non-pro users can submit a photo to a maximum of 30 groups. It looks like this is the case for you. There is a option to opt out of this and allow photos to be added to the group regardless of how many groups the photo is in. Is this something as a group we could do?
Surendhar Mudaliar Photography: sorry, didn’t see your reply/question, so not sure if it’s too late to be useful? my guess is that the tamron will be fine for shooting weddings and events as long it is not having to make lots of big jumps in focus e.g. from minimum focus distance to infinity, it’s these bigger jumps where I think the Nikkor 2.8 lenses seem a lot faster, and the tamron a tad...
Photos Members Group Since We could do with a new Aussie banner image! spelio says: Must be many in the Group… Bill 6:39PM, 16 August 2018 PDT (permalink) Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
Photos Members Group Since Upload limit rhn12 says: What’s the maximum number of photos I can upload to this group? 3:34PM, 11 June 2018 PDT (permalink) rhn12 says: Australia All Over, that is. 27 months ago (permalink) Beth Wode Photography says: Hi rhn12 this is in the overview section of the group, there is all sorts of interesting information there for you to read 🙂 ” 60 for Pro members, 30 for free members)Members can post 2 things to the pool each day.” have a great night. 27 months ago (permalink) rhn12 says: Thanks for that, Beth., you have confirmed what I...
New Berrima Store Post horrors New Berrima Store Post complaints Please visit our facebook page New Berrima Store complaints at https://www.facebook.com/newberrimastorecomplaints/ You can also visit our Southern Highlands Community News blog here: http://www.southernhighlandsnsw.org/ Just thought I would update you all on my latest Supporter on Facebook. Cut & Paste ——– Are you the person behind the new Berrima shop page? You’d be surprised how many people support your fight but are to afraid to speak up. One of the reasons I moved out of new Berrima nearly...
Hi, I’ve just bought the 24-120mm nikon lens and looking to get some square filters for it. I’m mainly looking at Cokin and the P series filters will fit the 77mm thread but they suggest going for the larger Z-Pro series as there may be some vignetting between thread sizes 72-82mm with the P series. Has anyone come across this problem with this lens? It’s just if the vignetting is only minor or not an issue then I would rather go for the P series as they are nearly half the price of the z-pro...
Nikon D810 Review not good Nikon’s Media Team sent me the Nikon D810 to review for them. They told me Nikon is desperately trying to compete with the iPhone and Samsung camera phones. So this is a no fuss, quick and simple, non technical review for the average Joe Blow in Australia to understand. I will share my experience on the D810 as I take it out of the box and start shooting. I am not going to rant on about all the changes made to the D810, and how different it is to previous models. Forget wasting your precious time trying to take great photos using your iPhone 8 plus or...
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Nikon receives four honours from the TIPA Awards 2017 28th April 2017 Nikon receives four honours from the TIPA Awards 2017 The Nikon D5600, COOLPIX W100, PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED and KeyMission 360 are awarded with various recognitions from the prestige imaging awards SYDNEY – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that four of its products are recipients of the prestigious TIPA Awards 2017, sponsored by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA), a global authority in the photography and imaging industry. The Nikon D5600 was selected for the Best DSLR Entry Level...
Photos Members Group Since Spammer – [email protected] Several Months ([email protected]) (/cabodevassoura/) Lawrence Chard says: I noticed that Flickr member [email protected] Several Months ([email protected]) (/cabodevassoura/)has added one or more (probably hundreds) photos to this group.I documented a number of groups to which he added one of his typically mediocre photos, in the description attached to this screenshot:www.flickr.com/photos/lawrence_chard/32341412741/ You may wish to consider banning him, although it is quiet likely that he heas done a...
24th January 2017 Nikon Australia partners with Tourism New Zealand in a world first Today Nikon announces first tourism partnership to showcase New Zealand, using the KeyMission 360 SYDNEY – Nikon Australia today announced a joint-venture marketing partnership with Tourism New Zealand to demonstrate the capabilities of the new KeyMission 360 action camera through a series of video content pieces showcasing stunning New Zealand scenery. This is the first time Nikon Australia has partnered with a tourism body, shooting a content campaign solely with the Nikon KeyMission 360 to...
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...
Samsung introduces new rugged SD cards aimed at content creators and photographers
Posted by Chris Roubis on 13th, Oct, 2020 |
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Samsung has announced two new lines of UHS-I U3 Class 10 SD cards: PRO Plus and EVO Plus. The SD cards are designed for photographers and other content creators. The cards have been built to be more durable than other Samsung cards and boast impressive protective measures (more on that later). Of the new cards, Dr. Mike Mang, vice president of the Memory Brand Product Biz Team at Samsung Electronics, says, ‘For years, consumers around the world have trusted Samsung to deliver high-performance memory cards in a variety of capacities that meet their unique needs. Samsung has gone beyond...
Apple unveils 5G iPhone 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max devices with larger screens, better cameras and more
Posted by Chris Roubis on 13th, Oct, 2020 |
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Moments after revealing its iPhone 12 devices at today’s virtual event, Apple showed off the next-generation of its flagship mobile devices, the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. The two new models are constructed of surgical-grade steel and use advanced physical vapor deposition (PVD) technology that results in a ’spectacular luster.’ Despite having effectively the same physical dimensions of their predecessors, the iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max feature larger screens, 6.1” and 6.7”, respectively, as Apple has managed to further shrink the bezel. The new iPhone 12 Pro models are...
Apple’s 5G iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini devices are smaller and lighter, but far more powerful
Posted by Chris Roubis on 13th, Oct, 2020 |
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[embedded content] Starting at 10am PT (5pm GMT), Apple is livestreaming its latest virtual product-announcement event under the tagline ‘Hi, Speed.’ There are plenty of rumors flying around about what new announcements to expect, but one thing that seems all-but-clear from the event’s tagline is that we can expect faster — presumably 5G — iPhones from the Cupertino company. iPhone 12 Apple has introduced the iPhone 12, the latest smartphone from Apple and the first to feature 5G connectivity. The new iPhone 12 is constructed of aluminum and features a 6.1” Super Retina XDR OLED display....
Hands-on with the new Panasonic Lumix DC-BGH1
Posted by Chris Roubis on 13th, Oct, 2020 |
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Panasonic’s Lumix DC-BGH1 is a new type of product for Panasonic: a box-style video camera that is designed to be as adaptable and flexible as possible. It’s built around an oversized Four Thirds sensor very similar to the one found in the GH5S, and the ‘GH’ in its name is designed to invoke that series of cameras, but the BGH1 expands far beyond those models in terms of what it can do. The idea is that it can be connected to a wide variety of other devices, depending on your needs. The expectation isn’t that anyone needs everything the camera offers, but...
DPReview TV: Panasonic BGH1 review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 13th, Oct, 2020 |
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Published Oct 13, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] We take our first look at the new Panasonic DC-BGH1 box camera. See what makes it different, how its dynamic range compares to the GH5S and the full-frame S1H, and find out why Jordan thinks it has a lot of potential. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Gear in this story Pre-order now Released on Nov 20, 2020 With dual processors, dual card slots and more, Nikon’s Z7 Mark II is a more capable camera than its predecessor in every way. But of course, we have a few remaining qualms –...
Many things to many people: Panasonic launches DC-BGH1 modular ‘box’ camera
Posted by Chris Roubis on 13th, Oct, 2020 |
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Panasonic has announced a new Micro Four Thirds video camera, the Lumix DC-BGH1. This box-style camera is built around a 10.2MP Live MOS sensor. Based on specs, the BGH1 might appear to be essentially a Panasonic GH5S minus the screen and controls, and to some degree, it is. Still, Panasonic has included several features that are rather interesting. The aluminum and magnesium alloy body is relatively small, at 93mm per side and 78mm deep (3.66 x 3.07 inches). Notably, the camera lacks both a viewfinder and a screen but includes eleven 1/4″-20 sockets for mounting accessories or a...
Panasonic releases beta utility for turning select LUMIX cameras into webcams
Posted by Chris Roubis on 13th, Oct, 2020 |
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Back in June, Panasonic released a half-baked tethering solution for using select Panasonic cameras as webcams. It got the job done, but it was far from intuitive and left much room for an official solution. Now, such a solution is here, as Panasonic has released LUMIX Webcam Software, a beta program that allows you to use seven Panasonic LUMIX cameras with videoconferencing and broadcasting programs on both macOS and Windows computers. Much like Canon, Fujifilm, Sony, Nikon and Olympus users, Panasonic users can now connect one of the following camera models to their computers via USB and...
Canon Japan launches range of EOS-inspired traditional cut-glass tumblers
Posted by Chris Roubis on 12th, Oct, 2020 |
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To inspire users before a shoot, or to help them unwind after one, Canon Japan has launched a range of traditional ‘Edo Kiriko’ cut glass tumblers with designs based on photography themes. The company has employed the Mitsuwa Glass Crafts studio in Tokyo that uses traditional Edo Kiriko cutting techniques to shape light as it passes through the glass. The studio has come up with a series of designs that either look like a lens, feel like the dials on an EOS camera, actually have a lens designed into the base or which are decorated with the visual expression of the sound of a shutter....
Video: From its origins to a harrowing kidnapping, the story of Adobe
Posted by Chris Roubis on 12th, Oct, 2020 |
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The YouTube channel ColdFusion published an in-depth look at the history of Adobe. In the photo and video industry, Adobe is a giant. While some people may not be in favor of the company’s more recent push toward a subscription model, nearly everyone can agree that Adobe and its software has had a massive influence. Tracing Adobe’s history requires going back all the way to 1982 when John Warnock and Charles Geschke founded the company in Warnock’s garage. How did the pair decide on the name Adobe? There was a creek behind the Warnock home called Adobe. And the...
Leica M10 Monochrom sample gallery
Posted by Chris Roubis on 12th, Oct, 2020 |
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Published Oct 12, 2020 | dpreview staff The Leica M10 Monochrom takes the M10 body but includes a newly-developed 40MP full-frame sensor, with no color filter array. Like previous Monochrom variants, this makes the M10 M capable of producing stunning ‘true’ black and white images. We’ve been shooting with the new Monochrom for a few days with a mixture of old and new glass. Take a look! See our Leica M10 Monochrom sample gallery Gear in this story The M10 Monochrom is Leica’s newest dedicated black and white rangefinder camera. Is it a street photographer’s...
Report: Nikon firmware for using CFexpress Type B cards with D5, D850 and D500 will arrive ‘before the end of 2020’
Posted by Chris Roubis on 11th, Oct, 2020 |
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Back in February 2019, Nikon announced it was working to develop a firmware update for its D5, D850 and D500 DSLR cameras that would bring support for using CFExpress Type B memory cards. Since then, we haven’t heard a word about these development from Nikon, but Nikon Rumors says it ‘can confirm’ the much-anticipated firmware update will arrive before the end of the year. According to Nikon Rumors’ report, the firmware update will arrive ‘before the end of 2020.’ Nikon Rumors says Nikon ‘may say something about [these updates]’ this coming week when it launches its Z6 II and Z7 II...
Recommended Canon EOS R5 Settings
Posted by Chris Roubis on 11th, Oct, 2020 |
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Canon released two versions of its high-end mirrorless camera, the EOS R5 and R6. While the 20-megapixel R6 is aimed to be a general-purpose tool, the Canon EOS R5 is much more specialized thanks to its high-resolution 45-megapixel sensor that is capable of shooting 8K video. As a result, it is a fairly sophisticated camera with a complex menu system and controls. In this article, I am going to share my recommended camera settings for the Camon EOS R5, which will hopefully make it easy for our readers to get started with this camera. It is important to point out that while the settings below...
Opinion: Camera names are getting ridiculous
Posted by Chris Roubis on 11th, Oct, 2020 |
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Canon’s EOS 5D Mark II changed the camera industry forever. In more ways than one. Looking back, I can’t honestly say I recognized the long-term impact of Canon’s big announcement at Photokina 2008. It’s only with hindsight I can see the significance of the unveiling of the EOS 5D Mark II. It ushered in the era of Full HD video in DSLRs: that was obviously a big deal. But it was also the herald of an insidious trend in consumer cameras whose enormity is only now becoming clear. At the time it seemed innocent enough. After all, the ‘Mark II’ was an...
DPReview TV: Ultraviolet light – see the world through the eyes of insects
Posted by Chris Roubis on 10th, Oct, 2020 |
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Published Oct 10, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Think you know what the world looks like? Think again! DPReview TV host and mad scientist Don Komarechka shows us what the world looks like when seen through ultraviolet light. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week For still photographers, we feel the Nikon Z5 represents the best value for the money when it comes to full-frame mirrorless cameras. Which is why it receives our top award. The Sony ZV-1 was designed specifically for vloggers, but this compact camera is an excellent option for...
Video: The history of cameras in space and how iconic space photos were captured
Posted by Chris Roubis on 9th, Oct, 2020 |
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Astronauts have been taking cameras into space Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov orbited the Earth aboard the Vostok 2 in 1961. Since then, astronauts have used cameras to capture some of the most iconic photos of space exploration and created important memories for countless people back on terra firma. As Scott Manley points out in his new video, How Astronauts Captured Iconic Space Photos – A History of Cameras in Space, although cameras are often modified for space flight, not every camera has been special. In fact, John Glenn bought a standard Ansco Autoset camera on his own, likely to...
Negative Lab Pro 2.2 update brings rebuilt engine, new tools, LUT-based emulations and more to Lightroom
Posted by Chris Roubis on 9th, Oct, 2020 |
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Negative conversion tool Negative Lab Pro has released a version 2.2 update it calls ‘the most rigorously developed update’ to date, bringing with it a ‘new engine, easier editing tools, and breathtaking color and tone reproduction’ For those unfamiliar with Negative Lab Pro, it’s a plug-in for Lightroom 6 and Lightroom Classic that adds a specific toolset and workflow for converting negative film scans. It rids the need for hand-editing curves and manually accounting for scan densities, making it easy to go from scan to final image in a matter of minutes through its own graphic interface...
Film Fridays: Dreams come true – discovering a stash of untouched Soviet-era cameras
Posted by Chris Roubis on 9th, Oct, 2020 |
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Published Oct 9, 2020 | dpreview staff To any collector/enjoyer of old cameras, the idea of stumbling upon on enormous stash of mint-condition gear, from a long-gone era, is the ultimate dream. And that dream recently became a reality for one lucky gentlemen in Kazakhstan, who discovered hundreds of “brand-new” Soviet-era cameras – all Smena 8M’s (shown above) – packed inside wooden crates and stored in a warehouse, untouched likely since the early 1990’s. Read on… Read: A secret stash of hundreds of Soviet cameras found in a Kazakh warehouse About Film Fridays:...
Tether Tools Smart Shooter 4 adds Sony tethering to Lightroom Classic
Posted by Chris Roubis on 9th, Oct, 2020 |
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[embedded content] Tether Tools has introduced a new version of its Smart Shooter application that adds a plug-in for Sony cameras so they can tether directly into Adobe’s Lightroom Classic. The standalone software is also compatible with Nikon and Canon cameras and allows users to control their camera settings and import images from the camera as they are being shot. While Nikon and Canon users can also use Lightroom Classic they need to do so via hot folders from the standalone software, but with the new plug-in Sony cameras can be seen in the Lightroom Tethering Bar. Images shot on Sony...
NASA translates Milky Way images into sound using sonification
Posted by Chris Roubis on 8th, Oct, 2020 |
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[embedded content] NASA has used sonification, the process of turning data into audio in order to perceive it in a new way, to reveal the ‘sounds’ of our universe. A video containing the generated audio was recently published by NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama. The data, in this case, comes from NASA’s Chandra X-Ray Observatory and other telescopes that imaged the Milky Way in optical and infrared light in addition to observing X-rays. NASA creates composite images of space using the data gathered by its observatories, providing the public with a visual...
Camera Bits releases Photo Mechanic Plus, a new DAM with an emphasis on speed, efficiency
Posted by Chris Roubis on 8th, Oct, 2020 |
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[embedded content] Camera Bits, the company behind the popular photo ingestion program Photo Mechanic, has released its newest product, Photo Mechanic Plus. This new program features all of the ingestion, code replacement and other features within the standard Photo Mechanic program, but takes it a step further by adding a full-fledged digital asset manager (DAM) for organizing and sorting through your photographs with ease, not unlike Adobe Photoshop Bridge or the ‘Catalog’ module in Lightroom. The new program includes all of the features of Photo Mechanic 6, but also adds a powerful...
Recommended Canon EOS R6 Settings
Posted by Chris Roubis on 8th, Oct, 2020 |
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The Canon EOS R6 is a professional-grade mirrorless camera with a complex menu system, and numerous buttons and controls. This might make it hard for beginners and enthusiasts to set it up for their particular needs. In this article, I am going to share my recommended camera settings for the EOS R6, which will hopefully make it easy for our readers to get started with this camera. It is important to point out that while the settings below work great for my needs, there are other ways to set up and configure the camera. Before going into the camera menu, let’s first get started on the...
Adobe announces Photoshop and Premiere Elements 2021
Posted by Chris Roubis on 8th, Oct, 2020 |
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Adobe has announced Photoshop Elements 2021 and Premiere Elements 2021. The applications are designed to provide powerful tools in a simple, easy-to-use interface. Adobe’s Sensei AI technology is also prevalent throughout both apps, delivering features such as adding motion to static images, fine-tuning the position of a person’s face, improving low-light video quality and more. Looking first at Photoshop Elements 2021, there are quite a few new features. In addition to being able to transform a static image into moving photos with 2D and 3D motion using only a single click,...
Interview: Keiji Oishi of Nikon – “It’s time to get excited”
Posted by Chris Roubis on 8th, Oct, 2020 |
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Keiji Oishi – Department Manager of Nikon’s Imaging Business Unit, UX Planning Department. Picture courtesy of Nikon. What a year it has been. We last spoke to Nikon executives at CES in January, before most people had even heard of COVID-19, but a lot has happened since then. Factories have been closed, planned releases delayed, and virtually every aspect of our lives disrupted. As 2020 (finally…) draws to a close and Nikon gears up for its final product releases of the year, we caught up with Keiji Oishi, Satoshi Yamazaki and Takeshi Suzuki to talk about the upcoming Z...
Reply to What does your ‘crystal ball’ say?
Posted by Chris Roubis on 8th, Oct, 2020 |
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My Photo-stream: Yeah, that is possible indeed. :\I haven’t had a lot of camera’s yet. Before I got my Canon 200D, I only owned one of those Canon Superzooms (SX40HS). So it’s my first ‘real’ camera with changeable lenses. I have a few lenses so far. Obviously, a lot of people claim that Mirrorless is the future, but I don’t think I’ll upgrade as long as I can keep using my DSLR....
Photo software Exposure X6 brings 3x faster processing and a host of new auto adjustments
Posted by Chris Roubis on 7th, Oct, 2020 |
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The Exposure photo editing software application, that was formerly Alien Skin, has been updated with enhanced GPU optimization that allows some oft-used functions to run at three times the speed. Exposure X6 also introduces a collection of new automated adjustments that aim to make image processing simpler and to save photographers time. Available as a standalone application or a plug-in for Adobe’s Photoshop and Lightroom, Exposure X6 introduces Auto White Balance, Auto Exposure, Auto Haze Level, Auto Dynamic Contrast and Auto Tone for creating one-click fixes for common problems. Tonal and...
What does your ‘crystal ball’ say?
Posted by Chris Roubis on 7th, Oct, 2020 |
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Photos Members Group Since What does your ‘crystal ball’ say? My Photo-stream says: I have enjoyed shooting with the Olympus MFT line of cameras for many years, but by my reading MFT has no future. I am considering buying a Canon SL DSLR. I particularly like its small foot print. But, I’ve heard rumors that the APS-C sensor camera may soon go extinct, too. Do you think Canon will continue its SL APS-C camera much beyond the SL3? I haven’t read anywhere about this so I thought you guys may have heard something. Thanks. 2:49PM, 7 October 2020 PDT (permalink) Robin VdB...
Disk Drill 4 makes it easier to recover Raw image, video files from damaged drives and memory cards
Posted by Chris Roubis on 7th, Oct, 2020 |
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[embedded content] The macOS version of disk recovery software Disk Drill has received a major 4.0 update that adds, amongst other features, a dramatically improved ability to recover RAW image formats from drives and memory cards. Disk Drill for macOS 4.0 is now ready for the latest versions of Apple’s desktop and mobile operating systems, macOS Big Sur and iOS 14. Using ‘state-of-the-art scanning methods and updated recovery algorithms,’ Disk Drill 4 can recover more than 400 different file types from drives with FAT32, NTFS, HFS+, and APFS file systems. CleverFiles, the team that develops...
Lime One is a compact, easy to use light meter you attach to your camera’s shoe mount
Posted by Chris Roubis on 7th, Oct, 2020 |
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German mechatronics engineer Johannes Heberlein has launched a new photo accessory on Kickstarter, the Lime One compact hot shoe light meter. The meter has been designed to be very easy to use, and even updates its readings in real-time. In 2018, Heberlein started using film cameras, and he immediately found his light meter options somewhat lacking. He started using a smartphone-based solution but became frustrated with needing to constantly take his phone out of his pocket, get an exposure value and then put his phone away. In late 2018, Heberlein started sketching out ideas for a compact,...
Samsung details new 65/14nm stacked sensor design for improving power efficiency, density of mobile image sensors
Posted by Chris Roubis on 7th, Oct, 2020 |
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Stacked Architecture of the chipset Samsung details in its new paper. Samsung has published a paper detailing a new stacked CMOS mobile image sensor that uses a 14nm processing layer to deliver high-resolution images while reducing power consumption. The stacked sensor consists of two chips: a 12MP backside-illuminated (BSI) pixel chip on the top that uses 65nm process and a bottom chip for analog and logic circuits that uses 14nm process. By using the super-fine 14nm process on the processing layer, Samsung says it could achieve a 29% drop in power consumption compared to current...
DPReview TV: Sony LA-EA5 A-mount to E-mount adapter review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 7th, Oct, 2020 |
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Published Oct 7, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Sony just breathed new life into older A-mount lenses thanks to its LA-EA5 adapter for E-mount. Watch our review to find out why it could be a great option for those who still own A-mount glass. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Sample photos from this episode For still photographers, we feel the Nikon Z5 represents the best value for the money when it comes to full-frame mirrorless cameras. Which is why it receives our top award. The Sony ZV-1 was designed specifically for vloggers, but...
Video: The impact of hand-colorized photos on photography in 19th century Japan
Posted by Chris Roubis on 6th, Oct, 2020 |
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[embedded content] For many years, photography was strictly a monochromatic medium. While images offered people detailed depictions of people and places, without color, some people found photographs to be incomplete. In a new video, Vox shares the history of colorized photos and the important role Japan played in the colorization of black and white images. Japan’s role in the international economy throughout the 18th and 19th centuries was tumultuous, at best. For over 200 years, Japan had closed itself off from the rest of the world, forbidding many from entering the island country....
Dell announces $5K 31.5-inch UltraSharp HDR display with 2K mini-LED dimming zones, two other monitors
Posted by Chris Roubis on 6th, Oct, 2020 |
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Dell has announced three new monitors, including a new 4K (3840 x 2160, 16:9) 31.5″ UltraSharp HDR PremierColor display with a 2,000-zone mini-LED array and built-in color calibrator. The Dell UP3221Q is the first display with 2,000 mini-LED direct backlit dimming zones, beating out both the Asus ProArt PA32UCX (1,152 zones) and Apple’s Pro XDR Display (576 zones). The IPS display is VESA certified for DisplayHDR 1000, has a maximum brightness of 1,000 cd/m2, a 60Hz refresh rate, a claimed HDR contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1 and has a 178-degree viewing angle. As for color, the display...
NVIDIA Research develops a neural network to replace traditional video compression
Posted by Chris Roubis on 6th, Oct, 2020 |
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[embedded content] NVIDIA researchers have demonstrated a new type of video compression technology that replaces the traditional video codec with a neural network to drastically reduce video bandwidth. The technology is presented as a potential solution for streaming video in situations where Internet availability is limited, such as using a webcam to chat with clients while on a slow Internet connection. The new technology is made possible using NVIDIA Maxine, a cloud-AI video streaming platform for developers. According to the researchers, using AI-based video compression can strip video...
Freefly Systems announces Astro quadcopter, hints at new 4K camera
Posted by Chris Roubis on 6th, Oct, 2020 |
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[embedded content] Freefly Systems recently introduced the Astro, a quadcopter capable of carrying a two-pound payload on a 3-axis gimbal for up to 30 minutes. While the company is following in the footsteps of fellow American manufacturer, Skydio, by primarily marketing its latest offering to the public sector and enterprise, it’s worth noting that the Astro allows you to capture 61MP aerial photos with the Sony a7R IV camera. ‘My priority with my drones is being able to shoot good landscapes and cityscapes. Being able to fly my a7R IV and a7S III will be huge,’ says Drew...
Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S sample gallery
Posted by Chris Roubis on 6th, Oct, 2020 |
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Published Oct 6, 2020 | dpreview staff We first got our hands on a pre-production Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 at CES 2020, in what we’re calling the Before Time. Nikon had planned to start shipping the lens to customers in February, but then some stuff happened, and production was delayed. Well, the long wait is over, and in-between the toxic smoke and damp fog of recent weeks here in the Pacific Northwest we’ve been able to take this much-anticipated telezoom for a spin. Take a look. Gear in this story For still photographers, we feel the Nikon Z5 represents the best value for the...
Hubble captures supernova 70M light-years away as it briefly outshines its host galaxy
Posted by Chris Roubis on 5th, Oct, 2020 |
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The Hubble Space Telescope recently captured images of an exploding star 70 million light-years away. The event was recorded as part of an ongoing program to measure the expansion rate of the universe in order to better understand its age. For a moment, the explosion outshined its entire host galaxy and the resulting energy was ‘equal to the radiance of 5 billion Suns.’ NASA has assembled its images from the Hubble Space Telescope to create a new time-lapse sequence, seen below. The supernova explosion took place in the spiral galaxy NGC 2525. In February 2018, Hubble began its...
The inspiration behind Canon’s RF 600mm F11 and 800mm F11 super-tele lenses
Posted by Chris Roubis on 5th, Oct, 2020 |
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In July, Canon announced a pair of super-telephoto fixed-aperture lenses for its RF lens mount. The new RF 600mm F11 IS STM and RF 800mm F11 IS STM lenses are distinct among Canon’s modern offerings but are reminiscent in design and philosophy to some of Canon’s R lenses from 1960. Six decades ago, Canon released the R300mm F4, R400mm F5.6, R600mm F5.6, R800mm F8 and R1000mm F11 super-telephoto lenses. While not fixed aperture lenses like the new RF lenses, the vintage bellows-driven lenses were nonetheless the inspiration for this year’s modern interpretations. In a...
Cosina announces new Voigtlander Nokton Vintage 50mm F1.5 Aspherical II VM lens
Posted by Chris Roubis on 5th, Oct, 2020 |
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Cosina has announced (translated) the release of its new Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 50mm F1.5 Aspherical II VM lens, an updated version of its predecessor, which was released back in June 2013. The second-generation lens features an entirely redesigned optics system and a more compact body to match. It’s constructed of eight elements in seven groups, has an aperture range of F1.5-F16, uses a 12-blade aperture diaphragm and has a minimum focusing distance of 70cm (27.5”). The lens measures in at just 55mm (2.17”) diameter and 37mm (1.5”) in length. The left and center lenses are the...
Exploring Monte Cristo ghost town with Sam Horine and the Canon EOS R5
Posted by Chris Roubis on 5th, Oct, 2020 |
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Published Oct 5, 2020 | This is sponsored content, created with the support of Amazon and Canon [embedded content] The Canon EOS R5 is a powerful stills and video camera, designed for enthusiast and professional users. With a high-resolution full-frame sensor and advanced human and animal face and eye-detection, the EOS R5 is a versatile option for travel and portraiture. As well as stills, the R5 can also capture HD, 4K and 8K video. Join Seattle-based photographer Sam Horine as he uses the EOS R5 to explore the ghost town of Monte Cristo, in Washington State. Wildflowers, campfires and the...
Here’s our wish list for the Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II
Posted by Chris Roubis on 5th, Oct, 2020 |
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Thanks to a process of continued improvement, the Z6 and Z7 are going to be hard acts to follow. Nikon has already started teasing its forthcoming Z6 and Z7 Mark II cameras, so the question is: just what are they going to bring? We’ve collectively put together a list of what we’d like to see on these updated models. It’s not necessarily what we think Nikon will provide, more a list of what we think would be nice. Fixing the things complained about On the hardware side, there are a couple of obvious changes that would immediately justify the incremental implications of that...
It’s alive: Zeiss’ Android-powered ZX1 camera is available to pre-order on B&H for $6K
Posted by Chris Roubis on 4th, Oct, 2020 |
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[embedded content] Surprises in 2020 have proven less than ideal more often than not, but a new bit of information might make one surprise in the photography world an anomaly from the rest. B&H has sent out an email notifying consumers the long-awaited Zeiss ZX1 camera is now available for pre-order for $6,000 and is ‘Coming Soon.’ The fabled ZX1 was announced all the way back in September 2018. At the time, Zeiss detailed the specifications of the Android-powered full-frame camera that features a 37.4MP sensor behind a fixed 35mm Distagon F2 lens. And while it isn’t the first...
This iOS 14 widget adds NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day to your homescreen
Posted by Chris Roubis on 4th, Oct, 2020 |
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With the release of Apple’s iOS 14, users can finally add widgets to their homescreen and subsequent pages, paving the way for unique ways to customize your iOS device. Inspired by a widget from iOS Reddit client Apollo, developer Mark Hambly decided to make his own to show off the beautiful astrophotography of NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) project. A collection of various layouts you can achieve using the new widgets in iOS 14. The aptly named APOD app, which is free to download (and ad-free), will refresh every day with the latest image(s) from NASA’s APOD feed. You can...
Recommended Nikon Z5 Settings
Posted by Chris Roubis on 4th, Oct, 2020 |
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With the release of the budget-friendly Nikon Z5 full-frame camera, we now have a number of different options to choose from in the Nikon mirrorless line-up. Although the Nikon Z5 is aimed to be a lower-tier camera than the Z6, its image sensor, ergonomics, and the menu system are very similar to those of its bigger brother. This also means that the complexity of the controls and the menu system is fairly similar between the two cameras. In this article, I will provide detailed information on what settings I use on the Nikon Z5 and shortly explain what some of the camera buttons and controls...
Nikon Z5 sample gallery: new samples from DPReview TV
Posted by Chris Roubis on 4th, Oct, 2020 |
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Published Oct 4, 2020 | dpreview staff The Nikon Z5 continues to impress us. Check out this brand new Z5 sample gallery from our team at DPReview TV. If you missed our first Nikon Z5 sample gallery you can find it below. View the new Nikon Z5 sample gallery View the original Nikon Z5 sample gallery Original Nikon Z5 sample gallery Gear in this story While our full Nikon Z5 review is underway, you can now see how the camera stacks up against its peers in our studio test scene, as well as some Raw conversions. Nikon’s entry-level Z-mount full-framer is proving to be a fun and capable...
DPReview TV: Nikon Z5 review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 3rd, Oct, 2020 |
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Published Oct 3, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] ‘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 Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Sample images from this episode Gear in this story While our full Nikon Z5 review is underway, you can now see how the camera stacks up against its peers in our studio test scene, as well as some Raw conversions....
Earth from 100,000 feet: Sigma sent the fp mirrorless camera into near space
Posted by Chris Roubis on 2nd, Oct, 2020 |
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Sigma UK recently collaborated with the company Sent Into Space to send a pair of Sigma fp full frame mirrorless cameras into the upper atmosphere. Sigma 14mm F1.8 lenses were used on each camera. It’s a notable kit because it combines the world’s smallest and lightest full frame mirrorless camera with the brightest full frame 14mm prime lens available. The Sigma fp cameras and 14mm F1.8 lenses were attached to weather balloons and sent up to an altitude of roughly 19 mi. (about 30.5km). At altitude, the cameras captured high-resolution photos and 4K RAW video of Earth. No good...
Funleader’s 18mm F8 ‘cap lens’ gets more lens mount options and is now available to the public
Posted by Chris Roubis on 2nd, Oct, 2020 |
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Last October, Funleader started a Kickstarter campaign to help raise funds to produce its ridiculously small 18mm F8 pancake lens for Sony E mount and Leica L mount camera systems. As promised in its campaign, it started shipping to global backers in December 2019 and now, nine months later, the lens is available to purchase by the general public in three additional lens mounts. The pancake lens is constructed of six multi-coated elements in four groups, has a 100º field of view on a full-frame camera and is made of aluminum. The lens measures just 15mm (.59in) and weighs only 80g (2.8oz),...
Why We Can’t Have Nice Things
Posted by Chris Roubis on 2nd, Oct, 2020 |
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I have been in the Southwest part of Colorado for about a week now, waiting for the haze to clear up, and the weather to change a little. While here, I wanted to see how the San Juan mountains look this year, with all the drought and COVID-19 restrictions. Although the drought has surely done its damage to the environment (and temps are still hovering around 80F every day), it seems like all air travel has switched to cars and RVs, as the whole Ridgway / Ouray / Telluride area has been overrun by tourists this year. I have never seen this many cars on the roads – it is absolutely insane! A...
Slideshow: The hilarious finalists for the Comedy Pet Photo Awards 2020
Posted by Chris Roubis on 2nd, Oct, 2020 |
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Finalists for the annual Comedy Pet Photo Awards were recently announced. Founded by the creators of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam, the competition is now in its second year. Over 2,000 images of pets were submitted from 81 countries. The aim is to showcase the impact pets have on our lives and to raise awareness around animal homelessness in the United Kingdom. 10% of all entry fees were donated to national pet charity Blue Cross. ‘The entries this year have been completely and utterly what we needed to raise our spirits in 2020. It has been...
Film Fridays: Asahi Pentax Spotmatic F Review – a class act
Posted by Chris Roubis on 2nd, Oct, 2020 |
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Published Oct 2, 2020 | dpreview staff About 10 years ago, Bob Janes decided it was high time to track down some of the dream cameras of his youth. One of the cameras in particular, the Pentax Spotmatic F, had left an important impression on him, early in his photographic journey. So when one popped up locally on Ebay for a mere £16, he grabbed it, no questions asked. It turned to be in pristine mechanical condition. Now, 41 years after first laying eyes, Bob has finally had the chance to put the Spotmatic F properly through its paces. Read his long waited review (courtesy of our friends at...
Photographer Brendan Barry creates a giant camera obscura using a customs house
Posted by Chris Roubis on 1st, Oct, 2020 |
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[embedded content] Photographer Brendan Barry was commissioned by the Exeter Canal and Quay Trust to turn a room in the Custom House in Exeter, U.K. into a large camera obscura. Barry had a residency at the Custom House in Exeter and during his time, he used a variety of analog cameras to capture images of Exeter Quay. Of his work, Barry says, ‘My work aims to challenge our understanding of what a camera is, what it can do and how one can be constructed, taking the whole notion of what a camera might be, unpicking these preconceptions and creating new ways of inviting an audience into...
Google Photos Android app gets update with Portrait Light mode, one-tap editing and UI overhaul
Posted by Chris Roubis on 1st, Oct, 2020 |
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Google has released an updated version of the Google Photos app for Android, bringing with it a few new features, including an after-capture Portrait Light mode, a one-tap editing feature and a slightly revamped editing interface. As Google briefly demonstrated during yesterday’s Pixel 5 event, the new Portrait Light mode will edit the image to appear as though there’s light coming from a light source not actually in the image. While limited to Google’s new Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 devices for the time being, this feature lets you apply ‘lighting’ in post-production by editing the image to...
Skylum shows how new Templates feature in upcoming Luminar AI update can save you time
Posted by Chris Roubis on 1st, Oct, 2020 |
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Ahead of Luminar AI’s release this holiday season, Skylum Software has shared additional information about how Templates will work in the upcoming all-in-one photo editing software and how Templates can be used to save photographers a lot of time and energy when processing many images. In many traditional photo editors, users must adjust different sliders to get the desired results when processing images. There are often available presets, which will speed up the editing process, but presets have limitations, and photographers are often left feeling like their creativity has been...
DPReview TV: Six techniques to help you nail manual focus
Posted by Chris Roubis on 1st, Oct, 2020 |
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Published Oct 1, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Autofocus has gotten very good. Scarily good, even. But some situations call for good old fashioned manual focus, whether you’re shooting macro, video or channeling your inner Cartier-Bresson on the street. For these occasions, Chris and Jordan have a few quick tips that will help you nail your manually focused shot every time. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. For still photographers, we feel the Nikon Z5 represents the best value for the money when it comes to full-frame mirrorless...
Astropad announces Luna Display for Windows, turning your iPad into a wireless display for your PC
Posted by Chris Roubis on 30th, Sep, 2020 |
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Astropad successfully funded Luna Display for Mac on Kickstarter in late 2019. The company is back with another project, Luna Display for Windows. The new project was fully funded in its first hour on Kickstarter. Luna Display for Windows allows iPad owners to turn their Apple device into a wireless PC display. Astropad states that Luna Display for Windows is the only hardware solution available to turn any modern iPad into a wireless second display for a PC or Mac. You can connect your iPad via Wi-Fi or with a wired connection. For a physical connection, you can select between USB-C or HDMI...
Google unveils its budget-friendly Pixel 4a 5G and flagship Pixel 5 smartphones
Posted by Chris Roubis on 30th, Sep, 2020 |
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Today, at its ‘Launch Night In’ event, Google unveiled the details of its new Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 devices. Pixel 4a 5G The Pixel 4a 5G is, as its name suggests, a 5G variant of the budget-friendly phone released last autumn. But it’s not just an improved cellular modem that’s been added to the 5G variant. The Pixel 4A now has a larger OLED screen — 6.2” over the 5.8” on the 4a — as well as a slightly faster Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor (compared to the 730g found in the 4a). All of these upgrades together have increased the starting price of the 5G variant to $499, $150 more...
Olympus finalizes deal with JIP to sell its Imaging business
Posted by Chris Roubis on 30th, Sep, 2020 |
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In a press release shared today, Olympus has confirmed it’s come to a finalized agreement with Japan Industrial Partners Inc. [JIP] to transfer the Olympus Imaging business at the beginning of 2021. In the announcement, Olympus says it’s transferring its Imaging business to a new wholly-owned subsidiary called the ‘New Imaging Company.’ On January 2, 2021, 95% of this company will be transferred to OJ Holdings, Ltd., a company created by JIP specifically for this transfer. The acquisition includes all of Olympus’ global Imaging business, including all research and development, as well as...
Nikon Z5 review: the best value stills-oriented full-framer
Posted by Chris Roubis on 30th, Sep, 2020 |
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Previous 1 Introduction 2 Next Introduction The Nikon Z5 is an entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera that looks and handles almost exactly like its higher-end Z-mount siblings, the Z6 and Z7. It’s built around a stabilized non-BSI 24MP CMOS sensor, which is likely more closely related to the generation of chip found in Nikon’s D750 DSLR, rather than the newer BSI sensor in the Z6. Slightly stripped down and more stills-focused, the Z5 shares the same 273-point hybrid AF system, Expeed 6 processor and 3.69M-dot OLED viewfinder as the Z6. But niceties like a top plate display...
TTartisan releases an $80 35mm F1.4 lens for APS-C mirrorless camera systems
Posted by Chris Roubis on 30th, Sep, 2020 |
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TTartisan is back with its latest lens, an ultra-affordable 35mm F1.4 lens for APS-C mirrorless camera systems. The fully-manual TTartisan 35mm F1.4 lens retails for just $80 and is available for Canon EOS M, Fuji X, Micro Four Thirds and Sony E mount camera systems. It’s constructed of seven elements in six groups, has an aperture range of F1.4-F16, uses a ten-blade aperture diaphragm and has a minimum focusing distance of 28cm (11”). The front filter thread is 39mm and the lens measures in at 44mm (1.73”) long, 56mm (2.2”) diameter and weighs just 180g. Below is a sample gallery of images...
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro sample gallery
Posted by Chris Roubis on 30th, Sep, 2020 |
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Published Sep 30, 2020 | dpreview staff Sigma’s all-new 105mm F2.8 macro offers 1:1 reproduction and has been designed from scratch for L-mount and full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. Fall weather brings out plenty of detailed subjects for a lens of this kind, and coupled with the 60MP Sony a7R IV, well, let’s just say we’ve seen things we can’t unsee. For still photographers, we feel the Nikon Z5 represents the best value for the money when it comes to full-frame mirrorless cameras. Which is why it receives our top award. The Sony ZV-1 was designed specifically...
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro for E- and L-mount arrives in October
Posted by Chris Roubis on 30th, Sep, 2020 |
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Published Sep 30, 2020 | dpreview staff Sigma has unveiled an all-new 105mm F2.8 macro lens, which will provide 1:1 reproduction and will be offered for E-mount and L-mount mirrorless cameras. It features a new optical formula comprising 17 elements in 12 groups, including one SLD (Special Low Dispersion) element. The 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro features a 14cm (5.5″) working distance, an aperture ring that functions either clicked or de-clicked, and a three-zone focus limiting switch. The lens is dust- and splash-proof, and the L-mount version is compatible with Sigma’s 1.4x and 2x...
Reply to Nifty Fifty
Posted by Chris Roubis on 29th, Sep, 2020 |
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Hi I am experimenting with the nifty fifty lens but I am wondering what I did wrong with this photo people in a park , i realize I am not using a zoom lens but is there a way of sharpening the image background or was I am out of focus in the first place second photo was taken with same lens horses in a field,the photo was more in focus Thanks flic.kr/p/2jMf3GV...
Meyer Optik Görlitz releases Trioplan 50mm F2.8 lens for multiple camera mounts
Posted by Chris Roubis on 29th, Sep, 2020 |
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Meyer Optik Görlitz has released the Trioplan 50mm F2.8 II, its third lens of the year, following the Lydith 30mm F3.5 II and Trioplan 100mm F2.8 II. Like both of the previous lenses, the 50mm F2.8 II isn’t just an incremental update—it’s entirely new, designed from the ground up. The lens has a slightly faster maximum aperture of F2.8 compared to its predecessor, which maxed out at F2.9. The lens also features the signature ‘soap bubble bokeh,’ has a 52mm front filter thread and a minimum focusing distance of 40cm (15.75”). Below are a number of sample photos captured with the Trioplan 50mm...
Researchers teach an AI to generate logical images based on text captions
Posted by Chris Roubis on 29th, Sep, 2020 |
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The Allen Institute for AI (AI2) created by Paul Allen, best known as co-founder of Microsoft, has published new research on a type of artificial intelligence that is able to generate basic (though obviously nonsensical) images based on a concept presented to the machine as a caption. The technology hints at an evolution in machine learning that may pave the way for smarter, more capable AI. The research institute’s newly published study, which was recent highlighted by MIT, builds upon the technology demonstrated by OpenAI with its GPT-3 system. With GPT-3, the machine learning...
Slideshow: Winners of the 2020 Drone Photo Awards from Siena Awards
Posted by Chris Roubis on 29th, Sep, 2020 |
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Winners for the 6th edition of the Drone Photo Awards competition, affiliated with the Siena International Photo Awards competition (you can view winners of the Creative Photo Awards here), were recently announced. Entries were sent in by drone photographers from 126 countries. ‘Love Heart of Nature’ by Australian photographer Jim Picôt, which depicts a shark swimming inside a heart–shaped salmon school, was recognized as the Overall Winner. The awards are divided into 9 categories: Abstract, Empty Cities: Life during COVID-19, Nature, People, Sports, Series, Urban Architecture,...
Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II coming October 14
Posted by Chris Roubis on 29th, Sep, 2020 |
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Nikon has announced, via a countdown on its website, it will be launching its next-generation full-frame mirrorless cameras on October 14. Absolutely no information is given about the Z7 II and Z6 II cameras aside from their respective names, which eschew Nikon’s usual ’S’ naming scheme for the more Canon-esque ‘Mark II’ versions. We’ll be sure to keep you up to date on the latest developments from Nikon. The Sony ZV-1 was designed specifically for vloggers, but this compact camera is an excellent option for still photographers too. We got our hands on the brand new Instax SQ1: an...
Canon purchases new supercomputer system to further its ‘no-prototype’ product development ambitions
Posted by Chris Roubis on 28th, Sep, 2020 |
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Fujitsu Limited announced last week that Canon Inc. has ordered a new supercomputer. The purchase signals that Canon is progressing with its plans to develop products without the need for prototypes, thereby reducing development costs and increasing development efficiency. The system Canon ordered includes a Fujitsu Supercomputer PRIMEHPC FX1000 unit. Canon has previously used Fujitsu PRIMEHPC FX10 and PRIMEHPC FX100 supercomputer systems. The new FX1000 unit includes class-leading technology from Fugaku, the world’s fastest supercomputer. Fugaku, a petascale supercomputer, was jointly...
Nifty Fifty
Posted by Chris Roubis on 28th, Sep, 2020 |
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Photos Members Group Since Nifty Fifty derekdgl says: Hi I am experimenting with the nifty fifty lens but I am wondering what I did wrong with this photo people in a park , i realize I am not using a zoom lens but is there a way of sharpening the image background or was I am out of focus in the first place second photo was taken with same lens horses in a field,the photo was more in focus Thanks flic.kr/p/2jMf3GV flic.kr/p/2jMf8qC 11:53AM, 28 September 2020 PDT (permalink) Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
Atomos launches Connect, a $79 capture card
Posted by Chris Roubis on 28th, Sep, 2020 |
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Atomos has launched a HDMI-to-USB video capture card that allows any HDMI camera or recorder to be used to live stream or record to a PC or Mac. Connect is a tiny device that plugs directly into a USB port and accepts HDMI input to provide a video feed of up to 1080p at 60fps in up to 12-bit color. The device can accept 4K at 30p, and needs no additional drivers, software or power supply to work. And best of all, it costs $79. Unlike most capture cards, the Connect doesn’t use a USB out cable, so the full weight of the HDMI cable will be borne by the USB port on your computer, making this...
Video: Adobe teases Advance Color Grading tool coming to ACR, Lightroom and Lightroom Classic
Posted by Chris Roubis on 28th, Sep, 2020 |
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[embedded content] Adobe has announced a new Advanced Color Grading feature will soon be available inside Adobe Camera Raw, Lightroom and Lightroom Classic. The new Color Grading panel is inspired by the Lumetri Color panel used in Adobe’s Premiere Pro video editing software and replaces the previous Split Toning panel. Unlike Split Toning, which only allows you to adjust the highlights and shadows, the new Color Grading panel takes it one step further, allowing you to also adjust the coloring of the midtones. In addition to adding midtones, the panel is also redesigned. It now uses a...
Venus Optics brings its Laowa 9mm T2.9, 12mm T2.9 and 15mm T2.1 cine primes to Canon RF mount
Posted by Chris Roubis on 28th, Sep, 2020 |
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Venus Optics has announced it’s now adding a Canon RF lens mount option for three of its ultra-wide cinema primes: the 9mm T2.9 ‘Zero-D’ lens, 12mm T2.9 ‘Zero-D’ lens and 15mm T2.1 ‘Zero-D.’ The 12mm T2.9 ‘Zero-D’ lens was released back in January of this year, while the 9mm T2.9 and 15mm T2.1 ‘Zero-D’ lenses were announced back in June of this year. At the time, the lenses were only available for Sony E, Canon EF and PL mount, but owners of Canon’s EOS R series mirrorless cameras can now get native versions of the lenses, negating the need to use the EF version with the EF-RF adapter. Photo...
Home on the range: Exploring Sony’s AF technologies on people and animals
Posted by Chris Roubis on 28th, Sep, 2020 |
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Published Sep 28, 2020 | This is sponsored content, created with the support of Amazon and Sony [embedded content] Sony’s current range of Alpha and RX-series cameras are packed with the company’s latest autofocus technologies. These include highly advanced face and eye-detection for both human and animal subjects. Photographer and Rancher Alyssa Henry lives with her family on her ranch in Montana. A perfect location – and perfect subject-matter – to put Sony’s latest autofocus technologies to the test. Home on the range: Sample images Gear in this story There are now seven...
Reply to How to find the megapixel usability of a lens.
Posted by Chris Roubis on 28th, Sep, 2020 |
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Lens reviews are a good way to find the resolution of you optics,in terms of so many lines per inch it can resolves.Normally the L lenses do a good job. A good lens requires a good sensor to work together,the size and spacing of the pixels are important in capturing the information delivered by the lens. So the prices may indicate the quality of the gears.
How to find the megapixel usability of a lens.
Posted by Chris Roubis on 27th, Sep, 2020 |
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ecka84 says: There’s this “p-mp” concept of the “Perceptual MegaPixels”. Which means that the image contains a lesser amount of the actual data, visually useful real world information. Perfect lenses do not exist. Therefore it is pretty much impossible to get 24p-mp out of any 24mp camera-lens combo.9p-mp sounds about right for a cheap kit lens in perfect lighting conditions or a lab test bench. However, it doesn’t mean that a higher resolution camera cannot produce more than 9p-mp with the same lens. Lens resolution isn’t a capped number. For...
Sample gallery: macro photos with a motorized slider
Posted by Chris Roubis on 27th, Sep, 2020 |
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Published Sep 27, 2020 | dpreview staff Macro photography has captured the imagination of many-a photographer looking to get out of a creative slump. It’s an eye-opening experience to see otherwise uninteresting subjects revealed in an entirely new way. Even better, it’s pretty cheap to experiment with macro by picking up some inexpensive macro tubes that will work with your existing gear. DPR contributor Chris Foreman recently shared his experience getting back into macro photography, and detailed his unique approach using focus stacking and a motorized slider. Take a look at...
Reply to Canon RF lenses
Posted by Chris Roubis on 27th, Sep, 2020 |
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David Illig: Fair questions. The adaptability of the EF mount lenses to R mount cameras is a good strategy for now. It invites current EF mount camera users to move over to R mount cameras fairly easily. However, what is the long term strategy? If EF mount lenses equal R mount lenses in capability then what is the point of expanding the R mount lens line? No one buys an expensive R mount lens, in that case. Short term Canon remains viable as a camera maker. But, what of its long term strategy? There just isn’t one. That’s dangerous to any company in any business. As for what...
Video: How Kodak became yet another victim of the juggernaut of changing technology
Posted by Chris Roubis on 26th, Sep, 2020 |
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[embedded content] The Eastman Kodak Company, better known as Kodak, was co-founded by George Eastman and Henry A. Strong way back in 1888. In the more than 130 years since, the company has been through a lot. It once was a dominant force in the photography industry, at times being almost as synonymous with photography as the Apple iPod once was with respect to music. For all but the youngest in society, we have all heard the phrase, ‘Kodak moment.’ However, with the advent of digital photography, Kodak began to lose its place at the forefront of photography. Interestingly, Kodak...
Nikon 600mm f/4E FL ED VR Review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 26th, Sep, 2020 |
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Nikon updated its 600mm super-telephoto lens in July of 2015, replacing its “G” version with a completely brand new design and optical formula. The Nikkor 600mm f/4E FL ED VR was released with the best optical technology Nikon had at the time, including a faster autofocus motor, a magnesium alloy construction, and two fluorite elements for significant weight reduction. In fact, compared to its predecessor, Nikon was able to reduce the weight of the lens by a whopping 1250 grams (over 3 pounds), while making the lens sharper and more responsive. In this review, we will take a look at this...
DPReview TV: Fujifilm 50mm F1.0 review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 26th, Sep, 2020 |
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Published Sep 26, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] The Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR promises to be great for portraiture. Does it live up to the hype? And how does it compare to Fujifilm’s own 56mm F1.2? Watch our review to find out. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Sample images from this episode Gear in this story Fujifilm’s fastest lens is here – the new XF 50mm F1.0 R WR is a versatile low-light lens aimed at portrait photographers. Read on for all the details. Fujifilm has formally launched its XF 50mm F1.0 R WR portrait...
Fujifilm 50mm F1.0 sample gallery (DPReview TV)
Posted by Chris Roubis on 26th, Sep, 2020 |
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Published Sep 26, 2020 | dpreview staff Fujifilm’s new 50mm F1.0 lens practically begs to be used for portraits, so we shot lots of them, including many wide open at F1.0. Check out our sample gallery to see how it performs. View the Fujifilm 50mm F1.0 sample gallery Gear in this story Fujifilm’s fastest lens is here – the new XF 50mm F1.0 R WR is a versatile low-light lens aimed at portrait photographers. Read on for all the details. Fujifilm has formally launched its XF 50mm F1.0 R WR portrait prime lens, making it the world’s first F1.0 lens with autofocus that’s...
Library of Congress launches AI-powered, image-based Newspaper Navigator tool
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Sep, 2020 |
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The Library of Congress has launched a new AI-powered image-based tool for searching through old newspapers, enabling anyone to find historic images from more than 16 million scanned newspaper pages. Newspaper Navigator builds upon the LOC’s existing Chronicling America project, the result being a visual content recognition model capable of finding a variety of images in digitized newspapers, including maps, comics, photographs, illustrations, advertisements and more. The Chronicling America project is the LOC’s historic newspaper archive. With this tool, anyone can use optical...
Tamron announces a compact $549 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 for Sony E mount cameras
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Sep, 2020 |
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Tamron has announced the release of the 70–300mm F4.5–6.3 Di III RXD, a lens deemed as ‘the world’s smallest and lightest telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras.’ The lens is constructed of 15 elements in 10 groups, including a low dispersion element for minimizing aberrations. Autofocus is driven by Tamron’s Rapid Extra-Silent Stepping Drive (RXD) motor technology. Other specifications include an aperture range of F4.5 (at 70mm) to F32 (at 300mm), a seven-blade aperture diaphragm and a minimum focusing distance of 80cm (31.5”) on the wide end and 150cm (59.1”) on...
Film Fridays: Photographing Machu Picchu on a panorama film camera
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Sep, 2020 |
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Published Sep 25, 2020 | Dan Cuny Visiting Peru, specifically Manchu Picchu, was something I wanted to experience ever since I wrote a school report on it in the fourth grade. The idea that there was a civilization of Incans living in the mountains hundreds of years ago, having such a thriving existence was extremely mind-boggling for a young boy growing up in the suburbs of Chicago. A different civilization from mine, living not only in the jungle but the mountain jungle made me want to visit and see what it was all about. For such a special trip I decided to pack not only my regular travel...
Canon EOS Rebel T8i (850D) sample gallery
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Sep, 2020 |
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Published Sep 25, 2020 | dpreview staff The Canon Rebel T8i (known as the EOS 850D outside of the U.S.) represents the latest iteration of the company’s high-end entry-level DSLR. And it’s a well-rounded package, with a fully articulated touchscreen, 4K/24p video and 7 fps continuous burst shooting. It’s well equipped to provide ambitious beginners with everything they need to get started in photography: Take a look at the kind of images this camera is capable of. Gear in this story The Sony ZV-1 was designed specifically for vloggers, but this compact camera is an...
RGKit Play is a modular motion control kit that’s already funded on Kickstarter
Posted by Chris Roubis on 24th, Sep, 2020 |
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Argineering has launched a Kickstarter campaign for RGKit Play, ‘the first-ever modular wireless motion control kit that allows creatives to add movement to their design and camera.’ The campaign has already eclipsed its $50,000 funding goal by more than $25,000 at the time of writing. RGKit includes motors, accessories, light controllers, sensors and a phone application and aims to simplify the process of creating mechanical motion. Argineering states that RGKit Play can be used for tasks such as videography and stop motion. Using the accompanying application, you can use RGKit...
Profoto’s new A10 speedlight works with smartphones via AirX Bluetooth technology
Posted by Chris Roubis on 24th, Sep, 2020 |
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[embedded content] Profoto has unveiled the A10, its third and latest round-head speedlight in its A1 lineup. Much like the A1X was nearly identical to the A1, the A10 is effectively an A1X with built-in Bluetooth and AirX technology for making the most of the speedlight, even with a smartphone. Profoto showed off its AirX technology back in July with its B10 and B10 Plus monolights, and more recently, its C1 and C1 Plus LED lights, but until now, it wasn’t available for its speedlights. The A10 changes that, making it easier to get pro-level lighting with your smartphone when using the...
You can now use select Nikon DSLRs, mirrorless cameras as webcams on macOS
Posted by Chris Roubis on 24th, Sep, 2020 |
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Yesterday, Nikon released a beta version of its Webcam Utility software for macOS. Like the Windows version, released back on August 6, the macOS utility will allow owners of Nikon Z series and DSLR camera owners to use their compatible cameras as webcams with popular livestreaming and video conferencing software via USB. The macOS version of the Webcam Utility appears to function identically as the Windows version, complete with support for the following cameras: Z7, Z6, Z5, Z50, D6, D850, D780, D500, D7500 and D5600. The process is as simple as installing the utility, plugging in your...
How to: Shoot better macro photos using a slider and focus stacking
Posted by Chris Roubis on 24th, Sep, 2020 |
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A Sony a6300 and an Edelkrone motorized slider: interesting marriage of technique and technology? Like a lot of people, I’ve always had an interest in macro photography, which unfortunately never really developed into anything more than the odd shot of a flower or two. Then a couple of years ago I sold my seldom used 100mm F2.8 Sony macro lens when I moved from Sony A- to Sony E-mount. At the time I thought my macro shooting days were behind me. But then I became interested in focus stacking, which is a technique used to blend several images focused at different points so that the depth of...
Canon announces the EOS C70, a Cinema EOS camera in a mirrorless body
Posted by Chris Roubis on 24th, Sep, 2020 |
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Published Sep 24, 2020 | dpreview staff Canon has announced the EOS C70, a digital cinema camera with a body that resembles a mirrorless stills camera. Notably, the C70 uses Canon’s RF lens mount, making it the first Cinema EOS camera to adopt the company’s newest lens system. The EOS C70 features a Super35 sensor using Canon’s next-generation Dual Gain Output (DGO) technology. The DGO sensor reads each pixel at two different gain levels, with one prioritizing saturation and highlight protection and the other suppressing noise in the shadows. When combined, Canon claims the...
ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2021 announced, promising faster performance and new features
Posted by Chris Roubis on 23rd, Sep, 2020 |
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ACD Systems International has launched ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2021. This is the newest version of the company’s flagship photo editing software. The new version is focused on providing improved performance. ACD Systems International states that Photo Studio Ultimate 2021’s performance enhancements are up to 100 percent faster and RAW decoding is up to 20 percent faster. Frank Lin, CTO & COO of ACD Systems International, says, ‘This product is everything you need to optimize your digital asset management, your photography workflow, your editing process and your...
Moment unveils CineBloom, its new line of cinematic diffusion filters
Posted by Chris Roubis on 23rd, Sep, 2020 |
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[embedded content] Photography accessory company Moment has released CineBloom, its new lineup of diffusion filters meant to ‘take the edge’ off your digital photos. Inspired by cinema, the new CineBloom filters can be used with both stills and video, and ‘capture dreamy, film-like vibes straight out of a camera,’ not unlike the ‘Pro-Mist’ diffusion filters Tiffen produces. The filters are constructed of ‘aerospace grade aluminum’ and ‘Japanese optical glass’ and come in seven sizes: 37mm, 58mm, 62mm, 67mm, 72mm, 77mm and 82mm. They’re available in two densities — 10% and 20% — so you...
MFT ‘Alice’ concept camera promises smartphone AI with interchangeable lenses
Posted by Chris Roubis on 23rd, Sep, 2020 |
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[embedded content] A team of engineers, data scientists and content creators have come together to produce a camera that it says marries the quality of Micro Four Thirds with the artificial intelligence of a smartphone to ‘change and challenge the concept of the digital camera for the next decade’. Alice is a camera that uses a MFT sensor and lens mount, and which is controlled by a smartphone app. Similar to Sony’s QX10 camera announced back in 2013, Alice has no screen of its own, but uses a clamp on the rear to allow users to attach their phone for adjusting settings, previewing and...
Sony ZV-1 review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 23rd, Sep, 2020 |
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Introduction Product photos by Dan Bracaglia The Sony ZV-1 is a 20MP compact camera geared towards vlogging. It has a new and novel directional microphone next to the flash hotshoe and there’s a fully articulating touchscreen display. The ZV-1 shoots in 4K up to 30p and Full HD up to 120p and features a 24-70mm equivalent F1.8-2.8 lens. Although the Sony ZV-1 is designed specifically with vloggers in mind, it’s quite capable as a conventional compact stills camera too. If you’re a hybrid shooter who is interested in capturing both video and stills, but doesn’t want to carry...
DPReview TV: How to start a YouTube channel Part III – should you shoot in a studio or in the field?
Posted by Chris Roubis on 23rd, Sep, 2020 |
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Published Sep 23, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Have you ever dreamed of starting your own YouTube channel? In this video, we discuss the pros and cons of working of shooting from a studio vs. shooting in the field. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. The Sony ZV-1 was designed specifically for vloggers, but this compact camera is an excellent option for still photographers too. We got our hands on the brand new Instax SQ1: an easy-to-use instant camera that shoots square format film. Despite a couple of quirks, we think it’s a...
ON1 unveils ON1 Portrait AI, new ON1 Photo Mobile features and ON1 Photo RAW 2021
Posted by Chris Roubis on 22nd, Sep, 2020 |
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ON1 has unveiled new updates for its suite of software, including major upgrades to ON1 Photo RAW and new features in ON1 Photo Mobile. ON1 has also announced the all-new ON1 Portrait AI, which is available as a standalone application and as a plug-in for Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, Affinity Photo, Corel Paintshop Pro, Apple Photos and Capture One (at a later date). ON1 Portrait AI uses machine learning to locate and evaluate each face in portrait photos to retouch and process them without the need for manual adjustments. Dan Harlacher, VP of Product for ON1, describes ON1 Portrait AI as...
Facebook Rights Manager updated to give photographers more control over their images
Posted by Chris Roubis on 22nd, Sep, 2020 |
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Facebook has announced a new rights management feature designed to give creators more control over their images. On Monday, Facebook product manager of the creator and publisher experience Dave Axelgard said, ‘We want to ensure Facebook is a safe and valuable place for creators to share their content.’ Key to that goal is the newly announced Rights Manager for Images. Instagram is the dominant image-based social network at the moment, making it a valuable platform for creators…but it’s not without its controversy in the industry. Parent company Facebook is taking...
Samsung’s new 980 Pro PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD offers read speeds up to 7,000MB/s
Posted by Chris Roubis on 22nd, Sep, 2020 |
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Samsung has unveiled the 980 Pro, its newest high-end NVMe M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 drive, which pushes read and write speeds to ridiculous speeds. The drive will come in 250GB, 500GB and 1TB capacities at launch and features a PCIe 4.0 interface that, with a compatible motherboard, will offer maximum sequential read and write speeds of up to 7,000MB/s and 5,000MB/s, respectively. Even if you don’t have a PCIe 4.0 motherboard on hand (there aren’t a lot available at this time, as the interface is relatively new), the new 980 Pros can still reach maximum sequential read and write speeds of 3,500MB/s...
Curated film subscription service launched by Analogue Wonderland
Posted by Chris Roubis on 22nd, Sep, 2020 |
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[embedded content] Online film retailer Analogue Wonderland has started a new curated film subscription service for those who enjoy trying different emulsions. The Analogue Wonderbox service promises to deliver six different 35mm films every two months so subscribers can expand their experience of unusual as well as regular emulsion types and brands. Covering both color and black and white rolls, the service will offer negative and positive films, and users can expect extra goodies in the packages including offers on processing, merchandise and other free gifts. The idea of the service is to...
Sony a7C sample gallery updated, with more shots from compact 28-60mm kit lens
Posted by Chris Roubis on 22nd, Sep, 2020 |
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Sony’s a7C is a really compact full-frame camera – especially when paired with the new FE 28-60mm F3.5-5.6 kit lens. We’ve been doing plenty of shooting with the combo and have updated our gallery to show you just what you can expect. Check out our gallery of sample images Gear in this story Sony’s a7C is among the smallest full-frame mirrorless cameras you can buy, and in terms of core capability, not much has been sacrificed for the sake of compactness. But are you ready to make it your next go-to travel camera? Find out how it stacks up in our initial review. Chris and...
Pixelmator Photo update adds AI-powered image upscaling tool, ML Super Resolution
Posted by Chris Roubis on 21st, Sep, 2020 |
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Pixelmator, makers of the photo editing application Pixelmator Photo, has released Pixelmator Photo version 1.4. The new update includes ML Super Resolution, a new tool designed to enlarge low-resolution photos with a single tap. ML Super Resolution utilizes machine learning (hence the ‘ML’ in the name) and the processing power available in Apple iPad devices to enlarge photos, illustrations, paintings and designs while preserving and enhancing details, edges and textures. ML Super Resolution was designed for the newly released iPad Air and was presented during Apple’s...
MIT and UMass researchers develop world’s first flat ultra-wide-angle fisheye lens
Posted by Chris Roubis on 21st, Sep, 2020 |
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Researchers with the University of Massachusetts at Lowell and MIT have developed a new type of fisheye lens that is flat and crafted from a single piece of glass. The lens is round, according to the researchers, and it is capable of capturing sharp 180-degree panoramas. This is the first flat fisheye lens made from a single piece of glass, which measures 1mm thick. Ordinary spherical fisheye lenses are made from multiple pieces of glass designed to bend the light in such a way that it produces circular wide-angle images. The newly developed flat lens instead captures wide-angle panoramas by...
Adobe’s teases a new Sensei-powered Sky Replacement tool coming soon to Photoshop
Posted by Chris Roubis on 21st, Sep, 2020 |
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[embedded content] Today, Adobe published a sneak peek video of its latest Sensei-powered feature coming soon to Photoshop, Sky Replacement. Similar to the AI-powered sky replacement feature found in Skylum’s Luminar 4 editing program, Adobe’s new feature uses its Sensei AI to determine the foreground from the sky in an image and automatically masks the sky overlay to blend in seamlessly. While Photoshop will offer its own selection of presets, it’s also possible to import your own image of the sky. Note how even the small details at the top of the structure are preserved and properly...
Tamron is extending the closure of two factories through the end of 2020 due to ‘decreased demand’
Posted by Chris Roubis on 21st, Sep, 2020 |
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Tamron Japan has published a statement [machine-translated] on its website noting that two of its three main factories will remain closed through the end of 2020 due to the ‘decrease in global demand due to the worldwide spread of the [novel] coronavirus.’\ This closure extension affects Tamron’s Hirosaki and Namioka factories, which were originally set to open back up on October 1. These facilities, located in Japan’s Aomori prefecture, are two of Tamron’s ‘mother plants.’ Each of these three plants play a role in the lens development process: the Hirosaki plant handles metal processing,...
The Olympus M.Zuiko 100-400mm F5-6.3 IS goes to the track
Posted by Chris Roubis on 21st, Sep, 2020 |
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Published Sep 21, 2020 | This is sponsored content, created with the support of Amazon and Olympus [embedded content] The Olympus M.Zuiko 100-400mm F5-6.3 IS offers an equivalent focal length range of 200-800mm, making it perfect for casual wildlife and motorsports photography. Relatively compact, lightweight and weather-sealed, the 100-400mm also offers powerful image stabilization, which works with the 5-axis in-body system used in current Olympus mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. We took the 100-400mm and an OM-D E-M1 Mark III to the Pacific Raceway here in Washington State...
Reply to “Err 01 Communications between the camera and lens is faulty. Clean the lens contacts.”
Posted by Chris Roubis on 20th, Sep, 2020 |
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Hello, I’ve been having some issues with one of my lenses for a bit now. Very often, not every time, an error message comes out on my camera: “Err 01 Communications between the camera and lens is faulty. Clean the lens contacts.” when I use my EF-S 17-85mm. It doesn’t appear when I use my EF-S 60mm lens. What’s more interesting, the lens works perfectly well in Live View Mode! Any suggestions? Anyone had a similiar issue? I did call Canon, but they only offered fixing it without any information on what it could be and they quoted...
Samyang has released its own lens simulator web app
Posted by Chris Roubis on 20th, Sep, 2020 |
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Optics manufacturer Samyang has released a new lens simulator web app that allows you to see how certain lenses will affect the look of a scene based on sensor size and lens settings. The web app creates a simulated scene using a cutout portrait of a woman as well as three backgrounds. By changing the sensor size, focal length, aperture and distance, the scene will adjust to show a simulated representation of what the image would like like when the shutter is pressed. The web app is somewhat rudimentary, but its simulated representations do a good job of showing photography newcomers how...
Turboant X7 Pro Electric Scooter Review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 20th, Sep, 2020 |
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What does a review of an electric scooter have to do with a photography site? With the world still in chaos from the Coronavirus pandemic, I figured it would be fun to do something completely different for a change. While I have been posting quite a few “catch-up” reviews recently (and more on the way), some of our readers might want to take a short break along with me from all the camera industry noise. Every once in a while, it is nice to enjoy something different, wouldn’t you agree? Anyway, I recently got ahold of an electric scooter that I have been enjoying tremendously, so I decided...
Fuji XF 14mm f/2.8 R Review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 20th, Sep, 2020 |
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This is an in-depth review of the Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R, a 21mm full-frame equivalent wide-angle lens that was introduced in September of 2012. Although the lens has not been updated for many years now, it has been considered to be one of the best in the Fuji X lineup, thanks to its superb optics and excellent build quality. Let’s take a look at the XF 14mm f/2.8 R in more detail, and compare it to other options such as the Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8 and Fuji XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS. Fuji XF 14mm f/2.8 R: Introduction Featuring a total of 10 elements in 7 groups, including 2 aspherical and 3...
Olympus 100-400mm F5-6.3 IS gallery updated with Raws
Posted by Chris Roubis on 20th, Sep, 2020 |
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Published Sep 20, 2020 | dpreview staff The Olympus 100-400mm F5-6.3 offers Micro Four Thirds shooters a whole lot of reach in a hand-holdable lens. We’ve been putting its versatile zoom range to use ever since it was announced last month, and have updated our initial sample gallery with even more images – including Raw conversions. Take a peek at what it can do. Gear in this story In stock on September 28, 2020. Order it now. We got our hands on the brand new Instax SQ1: an easy-to-use instant camera that shoots square format film. Despite a couple of quirks, we think it’s a...
Sony a7C sample gallery (DPReview TV)
Posted by Chris Roubis on 19th, Sep, 2020 |
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Published Sep 19, 2020 | dpreview staff Our team at DPReview TV spent the week shooting with the new Sony a7C. Check out the photos from their review of the camera, including many taken with the new 28-60mm F4-5.6 kit lens. Did you miss the review? Watch it below. View the Sony a7C sample gallery Sony a7C review (DPReview TV) [embedded content] Gear in this story Despite the challenges presented by a pandemic and a lingering cloud of smoke, we found plenty of subjects to point the Sony a7C at. Sony has announced the a7C, a compact 24MP full-frame mirrorless camera. The company calls it the...
Do we add animal photos to group?
Posted by Chris Roubis on 18th, Sep, 2020 |
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Photos Members Group Since Do we add animal photos to group? tikitiger_lily07 says: We have a lot of animals photos uploaded but one of the group rules is no animal photos. Should we change this rule? I welcome the feedback. 4:40PM, 18 September 2020 PDT (permalink) Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
Sony announces plans to end camera sales and manufacturing in Brazil next year
Posted by Chris Roubis on 18th, Sep, 2020 |
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Sony has announced plans to end its camera manufacturing and sales operations in Brazil by the middle of next year. Per Gizmodo Brazil, Sony will continue to sell its consumer electronics, including cameras, in Brazil until mid-2021. However, next March, its production plant in Manaus, Brazil will shut down. The plant has been in business for nearly 50 years. In a statement to Brazilian employees, partners, retailers and suppliers, Sony said that its exit from Brazil is due to changing market conditions and expected business trends. Clóvis Letie, Sony senior operations manager in Brazil, has...
Zeiss Touit 32mm f/1.8 Review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 18th, Sep, 2020 |
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Zeiss introduced its Touit 32mm f/1.8 lens together with the 12mm f/2.8 for Fuji X and Sony E camera mounts in April of 2013. With its 48mm full-frame equivalent field of view, the lens fits the definition of a “standard” lens – a popular focal length for everyday photography needs. In this review, we will take a closer look at the Zeiss Touit 32mm f/1.8 and see how it stacks up against its competitors, the Fuji XF 35mm f/1.4 R, and XF 35mm f/2 R WR. I only had a chance to use the Fujifilm X mount version of the lens for this review, but its Sony E-mount version is very similar in terms of...
Gallery: 100 best lockdown portraits revealed from Duchess of Cambridge’s Hold Still project
Posted by Chris Roubis on 18th, Sep, 2020 |
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Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, and the UK’s National Portrait Gallery have put together a digital exhibition of the 100 best portraits taken during the lockdown and submitted to the Hold Still photographic contest. The images, centered around the themes of Helpers and Heroes, Your New Normal and Acts of Kindness, will become a print exhibition later in the year and will tour the UK. [embedded content] Set up to document aspects of life in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland during the global coronavirus pandemic, the Hold Still project was launched by the Duchess, a keen...
Venus Optics unveils Laowa 14mm F4 ‘Zero-D’ lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras
Posted by Chris Roubis on 18th, Sep, 2020 |
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Venus Optics has announced the release of its latest lens, the Laowa 14mm F4 FF RL ‘Zero-D’ lens for full-frame mirrorless camera systems. The compact ultra-wide-angle lens is constructed of 13 elements in 9 groups, including two aspherical elements and three extra-low dispersion elements. The lens features a 114º angle of view on a full-frame sensor while maintaining near-zero distortion as the ‘Zero-D’ moniker alludes to. The lens features an aperture range of F4-F22, uses a five-blade aperture diaphragm, has a minimum focusing distance of 27cm (10.6″) and uses a 52mm front filter...
The $20 film camera challenge part 2: Saved by the Minolta Maxxum 5 – Aaron Gold
Posted by Chris Roubis on 18th, Sep, 2020 |
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Aaron ended up picking up a Minolta Maxxum 5 and 28-80mm kit lens for under $20. Read: The $20 film camera challenge part 1: the hunt A quick recap: In part one (see link above), I proposed a $20 film camera challenge, the goal being to find a working film camera for less than twenty bucks, shipping included. The search was fascinating: I found lots of point-and-shoot compacts, several intriguing vintage cameras and a surprising number of autofocus SLRs. I had been trolling the waters of low-end Minoltas and was just about to make an offer on a Maxxum 3xi and a zoom lens, when I saw… the...
Breakthrough announces first third-party EF to RF Drop-In Filter Adapter
Posted by Chris Roubis on 18th, Sep, 2020 |
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San Francisco-based Breakthrough Filters has announced an all-new EF to RF filter adapter. This is the first EF to RF drop-in filter adapter released not made by Canon. Breakthrough’s EF to RF Drop-In Filter Adapter is loaded with a variety of hardware improvements. The adapter has an all-metal aluminum alloy construction and includes dust and water resistance. The weather-sealed adapter has rubber gaskets around both the filter and rear mounts. The adapter includes a detachable tripod food and accepts mounting plates for ballheads, arca plates and more. Further, the interior has been...
DPReview TV: Sony a7C review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 18th, Sep, 2020 |
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Published Sep 18, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] The Sony a7C packs a full-frame sensor and an impressive list of features into a very compact body. But what’s it like to use, and how does it stack up against Sony’s own a7 III? Watch our full review to find out. Sample gallery from this episode Gear in this story The Sony a7C packs a full-frame sensor and an impressive list of features into a very compact body. But what’s it like to use, and how does it stack up against Sony’s own a7 III? Watch our full review to find out. Sony’s latest a7C packs a lot...
Fujifilm releases version 2.0 update for its X Webcam utility, brings on-screen settings control
Posted by Chris Roubis on 17th, Sep, 2020 |
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Fujifilm has announced a version 2.0 release of its X Webcam utility, which makes it possible to use your compatible Fujifilm X and GFX camera as a webcam with popular livestreaming and video conferencing programs. The version 2.0 update is available for both macOS and Windows users. The small update adds a new settings control window making it possible to change settings on-the-fly. In addition to basic exposure compensation and white balance changes, the settings control window can also be used to change film simulations and more while the camera is connected to your computer. As with the...
Reply to photo duplicates on your pc
Posted by Chris Roubis on 17th, Sep, 2020 |
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I dont know, but to get a good answer, you might want to include the platform you are on, where you store the images and how… Maybe even why you are trying to acchieve what you want to do… I dont know, but to get a good answer, you might want to include the platform you are on, where you store the images and how… Maybe even why you are trying to acchieve what you want to do… Post Reply...
Canon announces next generation IVY CLIQ cameras with built-in printers
Posted by Chris Roubis on 17th, Sep, 2020 |
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Canon has announced a pair of new cameras with built-in printers in its IVY CLIQ range. The new models, the IVY CLIQ +2 and IVY CLIQ2, both produce 3x2in prints that double as stickers and which can be decorated with borders before printing, and both have a selfie mirror around the lens. The IVY CLIQ2 model features a 5MP sensor and have built-in filters that users access in-camera. The IVY CLIQ +2 has a 8MP sensor and comes with a smartphone app that allows users to preview their images, to decorate them, add text and share them before printing. The cameras have built-in Zink printers that...
Canon’s EOS Webcam Utility out of beta on Windows, now supports more programs, cameras
Posted by Chris Roubis on 17th, Sep, 2020 |
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[embedded content] Canon has announced its EOS Webcam Utility is now out of beta for Windows, bringing improved support and additional compatibility with more Canon cameras. Originally released in beta for Windows, Canon’s EOS Webcam Utility is now an official release. In addition to supporting more livestreaming, messaging and video conferencing programs, the official release also adds support for more cameras, ensuring more than 40 Canon camera models can be used as webcams over USB and Wi-Fi (with compatible cameras). Below is a list of the programs that will now work with EOS Webcam...
Datacolor launches lower cost ColorReader EZ for color measurement and matching
Posted by Chris Roubis on 17th, Sep, 2020 |
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Color calibration and measurement specialist Datacolor has introduced a low cost portable color measuring device to its ColorReader range that allows users to take samples and record the exact color of reflective surfaces. ColorReader EZ is said to be 85% accurate and can describe colors in CIE Lab, RGB or HEX languages. The ColorReader devices are designed to make matching paint colors easier, and the ColorReader EZ can give you the three closest matches from most paint brands, but also is able to give users a match for studio backdrops from Savage Universal. Photographers shooting products...
Historic chemicals producer, Tetenal, has roared back to life with new online shop
Posted by Chris Roubis on 17th, Sep, 2020 |
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After facing imminent closure, Tetenal is back with a vengeance and has relaunched their online shop. This is fantastic news for analog photographers, as Tetenal has been producing critical photochemicals since 1847, making Tetenal the oldest active company in the photo industry. In January 2019, we reported that Tetenal Europe faced closure. After going into voluntary insolvency protection in 2018, Tetenal Europe GmbH failed to find new investors and was preparing to close its doors. In February 2019, an employee-led management buyout was accepted and Tetenal lived on. In an announcement at...
What you need to know about Nikon’s new 14-24mm F2.8 S and 50mm F1.2 S Z-mount lenses
Posted by Chris Roubis on 17th, Sep, 2020 |
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Most modern cameras will shoot video to one degree or another, but these are the ones we’d look at if you plan to shoot some video alongside your photos. We’ve chosen cameras that can take great photos and make it easy to get great looking video, rather than being the ones you’d choose as a committed videographer.
photo duplicates on your pc
Posted by Chris Roubis on 17th, Sep, 2020 |
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Photos Members Group Since photo duplicates on your pc derekdgl says: Hi all is there a program/utility that can select duplicate photos for deletion which is not too expensive and works 4:59AM, 17 September 2020 PDT (permalink) foTobias. says: I dont know, but to get a good answer, you might want to include the platform you are on, where you store the images and how… Maybe even why you are trying to acchieve what you want to do… 14 hours ago (permalink) Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
Sony Xperia 5 II is a smaller, slightly cheaper Xperia 1 II with 4K/120p recording
Posted by Chris Roubis on 17th, Sep, 2020 |
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Sony has unveiled the Xperia 5 II, successor to the Xperia 5 and a notch below the flagship Xperia 1 II in the lineup. It includes many camera features of the Xperia 1 II, but in a smaller form-factor and at a slightly lower price point. Headline features include 4K/120p recording for high resolution slow motion video, 20 fps continuous shooting with autofocus and auto exposure and a 6.1″ OLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate. The Xperia 5 II will cost $950 when it ships in December – less pricey than the $1200 Xperia 1 II, but a notable increase over the Xperia 5’s $800...
Reply to Vignetting effect
Posted by Chris Roubis on 16th, Sep, 2020 |
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Thanks for the advice, I tried it with High settings, same result.I also tested it with another lens 50mm 1.8G, no vignette effect appears.If I can’t make any solution for this problem, which lens you had proposed to me to get for the weddings, which has a similar price as 24-120mm f/4 because for 24-70 f/2.8 I have no...
CAMERADACTYL Mongoose Automated 35mm film scanner goes live on Kickstarter
Posted by Chris Roubis on 16th, Sep, 2020 |
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Product designer Ethan Moses of CAMERADACTYL has launched a new film scanning product on Kickstarter called Mongoose. This device can be used with ‘just about any camera’ that has cable release support, according to Moses; it has three scanning modes, including a Fast Mode that can scan a roll of standard-sized exposures in less than one minute. Mongoose is an automated 35mm film carrier that can be used with most cameras to digitize black & white and color negatives, as well as slide film. The Mongoose features a 27mm x 68mm film gate, enabling it to scan anywhere from...
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S Announcement
Posted by Chris Roubis on 16th, Sep, 2020 |
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Along with the Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S, Nikon also introduced its first modern professional-grade f/1.2 lens, the Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S. Nikon has not been able to make f/1.2 lenses with autofocus capability on the F-Mount due to a small throat size and long flange distance (see my article on lens mounts), so aside from lenses like the Nikon 50mm f/1.2 Ai-S and the classic Noct-Nikkor 58mm f/1.2, we have not seen an f/1.2 lens for many years. Thanks to the advantages of the Z-mount, we are now able to get much faster lenses. While the previously-released Nikon Z 58mm f/0.95 S is a much faster lens,...
Adobe releases Premiere Pro update, including scene detection and improved HDR
Posted by Chris Roubis on 16th, Sep, 2020 |
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Adobe has announced an update for Adobe Premiere Pro and released a new beta for After Effects. In Premiere Pro, which is now at version 14.4, Adobe has added Scene Edit Detection, HDR for broadcasters, exporting with proxies and more. The beta update for After Effects includes a new 3D Gizmo and new camera navigation tools. Both the new Premiere Pro release and the beta update for After Effects include improved performance. The new Scene Edit Detection feature, powered by Adobe Sensei artificial intelligence, allows you to add edit points in any footage as you import it into Premiere Pro....
GoPro announces new HERO9 Black action cam with 5K30p video, Hypersmooth 3.0 and more
Posted by Chris Roubis on 16th, Sep, 2020 |
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[embedded content] The GoPro HERO9 Black is here, with a tweaked design and improved specifications for getting more out of your action photos and video. The new device retains an overall design similar to its HERO8 predecessor, but has a few new tricks up its sleeve. First off, the HERO9 Black is slightly wider — 4.7mm to be precise — than its HERO8 Black predecessor, likely due to the new front-facing live-view screen on the front of the action cam. The HERO9 Black also features a removable wider-angle lens that can be swapped out for the new ‘Max Lens Mod’ that makes the field-of-view...
ZY Optics unveils $399 17mm F0.95 ‘Speedmaster’ lens for MFT cameras
Posted by Chris Roubis on 16th, Sep, 2020 |
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ZY Optics has announced the release of its latest lens, the Mitakon Speedmaster 17mm F0.95 for Micro Four Thirds (MFT) camera systems. The 17mm manual focus lens is constructed of 12 elements in 9 groups and offers a 34mm full-frame equivalent focal length when attached to a MFT camera (63º angle of view). It features an aperture range of F0.95-F16, uses a nine-blade aperture diaphragm, has a 58mm front filter thread and has a minimum focusing distance of 30cm (11.8”). The aperture ring is stepless for quiet adjustment during video shooting. Below are a selection of sample photos provided by...
Nikon Z5 added to studio scene comparison tool, gallery updated with Raw conversions
Posted by Chris Roubis on 16th, Sep, 2020 |
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Published Sep 16, 2020 | dpreview staff Updated sample gallery The Nikon Z5 is a compelling entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera sporting a 24MP non-BSI CMOS sensor. We recently got our hands on Adobe Camera Raw support and have updated our sample gallery with a variety Raw conversions adjacent to their out-of-camera JPEG counterparts, for your viewing pleasure. In addition, we’ve run the Z5 through our studio test scene and added it to our comparison widget. Take a look below and see how it stacks up against its 24MP peers. And keep your eyes peeled for our full review, coming...
Fujifilm Instax Square SQ1 review: simple square-format fun
Posted by Chris Roubis on 16th, Sep, 2020 |
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Fujifilm Instax SQ1$120 | Instaxus.com With the launch of the SQ1, Fujifilm now has three models that use their square format Instax film. This is the most stripped-down of the three, in terms of operation. The Fujifilm Instax SQ1 is a stylish and easy-to-operate instant camera that makes use of the brand’s Instax Square format film. This new camera is a lot like shooting with a bulkier version of the Instax Mini 9/10/11, since it lacks many of the advanced features found on earlier Instax square cameras like the SQ6 or the SQ10. But it still manages to produce appealing Instax images,...
Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Announcement
Posted by Chris Roubis on 16th, Sep, 2020 |
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As previously indicated on the Nikon Z lens roadmap, the ultra-wide angle Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S zoom lens has finally been unveiled today, and it looks pretty incredible. At just 650 grams of weight, it looks like Nikon has been able to make a lens that is both lighter and smaller than its Nikon F counterpart, the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G. On top of that, the MTF charts look absolutely stunning, which is an indication that this lens will surpass its predecessor in every way. The lens will be priced at $2,399 MSRP, and will be available at the end of the year. Interestingly, the front element...
Nikon 14-24mm F2.8 S and 50mm F1.2 S for Z-mount unveiled
Posted by Chris Roubis on 16th, Sep, 2020 |
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Published Sep 16, 2020 | dpreview staff Nikon has officially announced two more lenses for its Z-mount, full-frame mirrorless system: the Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S and 50mm F1.2 S. Both are slated to arrive by the end of 2020. Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S The 14-24mm is almost 35% lighter than its AF-S 14-24mm F2.8 G predecessor for DSLRs, and thanks to a nearly-flat front element it accepts conventional threaded filters (albeit very large 112mm ones) via the included HB-97 lens hood. That’s unusual for a lens of this type, and a rear filter holder also accepts trimmed gel filters. Overall...
Apple announces updated iPad and redesigned iPad Air, saves new iPhones for later date
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Sep, 2020 |
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The new iPad Air, seen attached to Apple’s Magic Keyboard. Today, Apple announced the details of its latest iPad and iPad Air devices. While many had hoped Apple would also announce its next-generation iPhones at today’s virtual event, the Cupertino company didn’t have ‘one more thing’ in store. Starting with the new 8th-generation iPad, Apple kept the update fairly straightforward. The new entry-level iPad, which starts at $329, now uses the A12 chip, a step up from the A10 found in its predecessor. In addition to improved performance and battery life, this new chipset also means the...
Vaonis teases upcoming feature for its Stellina smart telescope with 546MP panorama
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Sep, 2020 |
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French company Vaonis unveiled a fully automated camera telescope, Stellina. The product is designed to allow amateur astrophotographers to easily capture beautiful images of the night sky without the need for regular manual control or extensive astrophotography knowledge. Vaonis is preparing to launch a new feature via software update in 2021 and it recently tested the feature by capturing a massive 546MP panorama of a group of nebulae. The new feature is ‘Automatic Mosaic-ing’ and it will take advantage of Stellina’s image stacking and image stitching technologies. This...
Atomos, Olympus working to bring ProRes RAW to E-M1X, E-M1 Mark III by end of year
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Sep, 2020 |
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Atomos and Olympus have teamed up to announce the duo is co-developing firmware updates that will enable ProRes RAW footage to be captured on the OM-D E-M1X and OM-D E-M1 Mark III mirrorless cameras when paired with the Atomos Ninja V over HDMI. This partnership is the latest in many that have seen numerous cameras gain ProRes RAW output over HDMI when recording to an Atomos Ninja V recorder, including the Sigma fp, Fujifilm GFX100 and many others. The announcement doesn’t lay out the video specifications that will be able to be captured, nor a date we can expect the firmware updates to go...
Vignetting effect
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Sep, 2020 |
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Photos Members Group Since Vignetting effect valon11 says: I used this lens with Nikon D750, but how can I eliminate the vignette effect even though in the settings it is OFF. It’s very annoying because I used this lens for weddings. Is there any easy way to fix it for JPG file because I used it most of the time. For RAW file I know it fixes in Lightroom. Thank you 7:00AM, 15 September 2020 PDT (permalink) Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
Hands-on with the new Sony a7C
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Sep, 2020 |
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Sony’s just released all the details on its new super compact a7C full-frame mirrorless camera. The a7C is barely bigger than the company’s a6600 APS-C mirrorless camera, and considering how much larger the a7C’s sensor is, that’s quite a feat. This is also the first Sony full-frame mirrorless camera to come in two color schemes – all black, and the silver-accented version you see here. We’ve had our hands on the a7C for a little while, so follow along with us as we take a look at how it handles and what its controls are...
Sony A7C Announcement
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Sep, 2020 |
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Today Sony announced its smallest and lightest full-frame mirrorless camera, the Sony A7C. Sporting a 24 MP BSI-CMOS sensor, a BIONZ X image processor, 5-axis image stabilization, 10 FPS continuous shooting speed and 4K video recording capability, the Sony A7C is a very capable camera with an incredibly small footprint. At a mere 509 grams of weight (including the battery), it is noticeably lighter than the Sony A7 III, and even the Nikon Z5.
DPReview TV: Sony a7C hands-on preview
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Sep, 2020 |
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Published Sep 15, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Chris and Jordan chat about Sony’s newest full-frame camera, despite not being able to get their hands on one just yet. Find out what they like and don’t like about the a7C so far in this hands-on, er, hands-off preview. Gear in this story Chris and Jordan chat about Sony’s newest full-frame camera, despite not being able to get their hands on one just yet. Find out their take on the a7C in this hands-on, er, hands-off preview. Despite the challenges presented by a pandemic and a lingering cloud of smoke, we found...
Sony a7C sample gallery
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Sep, 2020 |
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Published Sep 15, 2020 | dpreview staff The a7C crams a lot of advanced features like Sony’s excellent Real-time AF tracking into a compact form-factor never before seen in this full-frame a7-series. Despite the challenges presented by a pandemic and a massive, lingering cloud of forest fire smoke, we found plenty of subjects to help us test out the new camera. Gear in this story Despite the challenges presented by a pandemic and a lingering cloud of smoke, we found plenty of subjects to point the Sony a7C at. We got our hands on the brand new Instax SQ1: an easy-to-use instant camera...
Sony announces compact, travel-friendly a7C 24MP full-frame mirrorless camera
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Sep, 2020 |
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Sony has announced the a7C, a compact 24MP full-frame mirrorless camera. The company heralds it as the world’s smallest full-frame camera with image stabilization. The a7C camera crams in most of the a7 III’s specifications, including 5-axis image stabilization, 10 fps shooting with autofocus, and oversampled 4K video into a body that’s smaller in every dimension than the existing camera. A one-piece magnesium alloy structure helps keep the weight down (22% less than the a7 III, at 509g / ~18oz). Despite the size reduction, Sony has made room for a large NP-FZ100 battery,...
Sony a7C initial review: Compact size, big sensor image quality
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Sep, 2020 |
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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 specifications 24MP BSI CMOS full-frame...
Best video cameras for photographers
Posted by Chris Roubis on 13th, Sep, 2020 |
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Most modern cameras will shoot video to one degree or another, but these are the ones we’d look at if you plan to shoot some video alongside your photos. We’ve chosen cameras that can take great photos and make it easy to get great looking video, rather than being the ones you’d choose as a committed videographer. Focused on photos: Nikon Z6 The Nikon Z6 is an excellent stills camera that also does a good job of shooting video. The Sony a7 III is also a credible contender and has a bigger battery, but we tend to find the Nikon’s autofocus performs slightly better in video mode and that it...
Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8 Review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 12th, Sep, 2020 |
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Zeiss announced its Touit line of lenses in April of 2013 for Fujifilm X and Sony E APS-C mounts. The Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8 was released together with the 32mm f/1.8 lens, while the third 50mm f/2.8 Macro came out a bit later in January of 2014. Sadly, Zeiss has not announced any new Touit lenses for either mount since then, and it is hard to say whether it was the high price tags or the unpopularity of these lenses that led to the demise of the whole line-up. In this review, we will take a closer look at the Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 and see how it compares to other Fujifilm X lenses.
Slideshow: Finalists for the 2020 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
Posted by Chris Roubis on 12th, Sep, 2020 |
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Finalists for the 2020 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards recently announced its 44 top images for 2020. Finalists include a smiley fish, a fox in negotiations with a mouse, and a photobombing giraffe. Founded by photographers and conservationists Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam, the global competition is free to enter and aims to showcase the funniest takes on animals in the wild. The top prize includes a week-long safari in Kenya. There is also a People’s Choice Award that anyone can vote for by clicking on their favorite image. Category and...
Reply to Is it worth to upgrade 5d with 5d mark II ?
Posted by Chris Roubis on 8th, Sep, 2020 |
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Hi, I have an old Canon 5d. Is it even worth upgrading to mark II? Or should I rather consider a 6d? I have no intention on spending too much money on something like 5d mark III. 5d mk II or 6d? I know 6d has better ISO performance, but I like the build quality of 5d series. Does the 6d feel like a toy compared to 5d? I have never held one in my hands. What about autofocus system, which one is better? How their outer af points perform? Can you shoot f1.4 lens without focus and recompose...
Fuji XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS II Review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 8th, Sep, 2020 |
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Fujifilm updated its XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS with the OIS II version in January of 2015. Sporting an all-plastic design, this compact and lightweight kit zoom lens was designed to be used with Fuji’s entry-level X-series cameras for everyday photography needs. It came in two different colors (silver and black) to fit different camera styles. Despite its decent performance as an all-around kit lens, Fuji decided to discontinue it in favor of the newer lenses like the XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ and XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS. In this review, we will take a look at the XC 16-50mm...
Fuji XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR Review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 6th, Sep, 2020 |
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Announced in July of 2019, the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR is a professional-grade ultra-wide angle zoom lens designed for landscape, architecture and environmental portrait photographers. Sporting a fast f/2.8 aperture, a metal weather-sealed body, complex optics and modern coatings, the Fuji XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR is an exceptionally well-made lens with very consistent performance characteristics. In this review, I will be taking a closer look at this lens and compare it to other Fujifilm lenses, such as the XF 14mm f/2.8 R and XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS.
Fuji XF f/1.0 R WR Announcement
Posted by Chris Roubis on 4th, Sep, 2020 |
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It is an exciting week for the Fujifilm fans because the company announced its fastest prime lens for the X mount – the Fuji XF f/1.0 R WR. This is a significant milestone for the company, as it is the world’s first f/1.0 mirrorless lens with autofocus capabilities. Obviously, a telephoto lens with such a wide maximum aperture is not going to be small, light, or cheap. It weighs a whopping 845 grams – even heavier than the XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR, and only 150 grams lighter than the XF 50-150mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR! Take a look at the size of the lens relative to the Fuji X-T4: At $1,500, it...
Fuji XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS Review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 1st, Sep, 2020 |
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The Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS is an ultra-wide angle lens designed specifically for the Fuji X cameras with APS-C size sensors. Announced in December of 2013, the lens is aimed for landscape and architecture photographers who are looking for a compact and lightweight lens with great image quality. Although it is one of the earlier releases by Fuji and does not come with weather sealing features, the XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS is equipped with excellent optical image stabilization that can work in conjunction with in-body image stabilization. In this review, I will be taking a closer look at...
Reply to vignetting?
Posted by Chris Roubis on 31st, Aug, 2020 |
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tbower: Bingo. I shoot raw as well and Lightroom (when I load the lens profile) zaps all the vignetting, etc. So…basically, I never see it and because of Lightroom, never care about it. I’ve read various reviews crying about the vignetting, but it’s something you never see if you’re shooting raw and using Lightroom. Lightroom will automatically correct any distortion as well. You can also adjust the vignette and distortion control in the camera for JPG...
What It is Like to Switch from PC to Mac
Posted by Chris Roubis on 30th, Aug, 2020 |
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Ever since I purchased the iMac Pro, as well as the MacBook Pro for my photography needs, I have been thinking about making the switch from PC to Mac. In this article, I decided to document my experience working with both systems, which might be helpful for those who are considering to switch. If you are looking for a more detailed comparison of PCs and Macs for photography needs, please see my PC vs Mac for Photography article. Table of Contents My PC Experience Having used PCs for over 30 years (yes, since early MS-DOS days), I have always been fond of building my own computers, installing...
Reply to Advice on new body (6D Mk ii vs. 5D Mk iv) + best overall lens
Posted by Chris Roubis on 27th, Aug, 2020 |
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amee@work: Having spent some time looking at your beautiful photo stream I agree with natures-pencil above regarding what you have achieved with the 40D. It is a great example that skill of the photographer will always be the most significant factor in a great picture. I have very similar kit to you, including a Fuji X100s (fun camera). I just recently pulled the trigger on a EOS R at a great price. My main reason for upgrading was for improved focus accuracy, including eye AF, for portraiture. 6 odd years ago I got a 5Dii to replace a Nikon D200. I love the 5D, and will continue to use it....
Compose Better Photos with Gestalt Theory
Posted by Chris Roubis on 26th, Aug, 2020 |
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Sun Rise
Posted by Chris Roubis on 5th, Aug, 2020 |
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Photos Members Group Since Sun Rise mshuff44 says: This was taken with a Sigma 100-400 lens but could this photo Have been better with a different lens,What are your views on this. Originally posted at 10:24AM, 5 August 2020 PDT (permalink) mshuff44 edited this topic 4 weeks ago. Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
SIGMA 100-400 Lens
Posted by Chris Roubis on 2nd, Aug, 2020 |
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Photos Members Group Since SIGMA 100-400 Lens mshuff44 says: Hi I am new to this GroupThis lens does not have the provisions to attach to a Tripod ,has any other member got one of these lens and knows where I could purchase a clamp from to attach the lens to the camera 1:17AM, 2 August 2020 PDT (permalink) Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
a photo book with photos and haiku: camera used : Nikon P900
Posted by Chris Roubis on 23rd, Jul, 2020 |
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ram.haiku says: Hi.. Hope this email finds you well. The lockdown due to pandemic has affected the livelihood of many low-income labourers. I am a haiku poet who lives in India. in the last few months, i have connected with nature more than ever before. In the mornings and evenings i have been taking pictures of birds around my house. The pandemic made me ask some fundamental questions about life, and one of them is, how can I help the people who have been affected by the virus.As an answer, I have collected my haiku related to birds and the bird photographs I have taken, and have made a...
Reply to Time for the Reminder – My Photo Got Removed
Posted by Chris Roubis on 14th, Jun, 2020 |
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We do NOT allow:• Screencaps of favorites.• Photographs of artwork.• Heavily Photoshopped photos including over-cooked HDR.• Photographs with nudity.• Photographs of camera equipment.• Self-portraits with your camera. • Pet photography. If you find one of your photographs has been removed from the group pool please don’t resubmit it. Thank you. CAUTION: Camera brand debates will not be tolerated in this group. Do NOT post “Canon vs Nikon” threads. Do NOT ask which camera brand is better. Do NOT start debates about which camera to buy. Discussions of this type will be...
Reply to Nikon Teleconverter with Nikon 105mm micro lens
Posted by Chris Roubis on 6th, Jun, 2020 |
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I have both the Nikon TC-14e II and TC-14e III and can confirm that both work with the 105mm f/2.8G VR Micro. AF functions do work properly, although I can’t say that I have used either combination that much in the field, so I can’t say how much AF performance is affected. It does struggle a little in low light and low contrast situations, but generally speaking, it still focuses pretty snappy with either TC. The lens does appear to focus a little quicker with the TC-14e III in some situations. I believe that Nikon originally stated that the TC-14e II would not work with this...
Reply to Crossed over to Nikon from Canon with a D3500- Macro photography Lens suggestions?
Posted by Chris Roubis on 6th, Jun, 2020 |
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Well, first of all, it would help a lot if you used some punctuation when you write. You know, commas, periods, that sort of stuff… because, let me tell you, reading and understanding your message above was worse than going through a typical page of James Joyce’s Ulysses… Anyway, in the world of Nikon, it is very simple: the lenses are all named “Nikkor”. Many camera manufacturers that make their own lenses give them such a name: for example, Minolta lenses used to be called “Rokkor”; Fujifilm call them “Fujinon”, etc. Quite a few manufacturers even use several names to...
Reply to How to test a camera for dead pixels?
Posted by Chris Roubis on 28th, May, 2020 |
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wooden trade [deleted] Posted 10 years ago. Edited by wooden trade (member) 10 years ago Put your lens cap on.Set your ISO very high. Set camera in M. Open the aperture, set shutter for about 1/2 second. Press your button. Use the Zoom of your camera screen and scan the image. Hot pixels will show up as Red, Green or Blue dots. Anytime you look at a camera at the camera store, you should do this. Most sensors have a hot pixel or two. The problem is when the pixel bleeds into other parts of the image, or is smack in the middle of a spot you tend to shoot in. Its hard to shoot around them....
Reply to Have a been taking photos the wrong way this hole time
Posted by Chris Roubis on 21st, May, 2020 |
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I will try to explain I have been shooting film for about 30 years and only got my first DSLR a few days ago. The way i have been shooting film because i was limited to 36 exposures is talking 3 shots, 1 in SP another in AP and final in M just to make sure i get a good shot but now i am using DSLR i am doing all the settings and meter modes. Yesterday i took 100 shots of the same flower just because i can. What is confusing me is the way other people are taking photos so i will give some examples. Yesterday i was out for a walk along my local river and i saw a lady taking photos of some...
Reply to Multi Exposure for D5200
Posted by Chris Roubis on 6th, May, 2020 |
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Creative Ashleigh: (7100 ) I recently posted a double exposure. (reflected color lights froma a CD ) I also have had my camera set up to photograph fireworks , Bulb setting and covered the opening of the lens with my hat and them a second or thirs x exposong the lens for th enext series of bursts. It caost nothing to have fun .. delete and start over , LOL...
UK road trip travel lens combo
Posted by Chris Roubis on 4th, Jan, 2020 |
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Photos Members Group Since UK road trip travel lens combo nealemaynard says: Hi, heading off on a UK road trip shortly and tossing up whether it will be a two lens, three lens, or four lens trip. Options are (1) 14-24 + 24-120, (2) 14-24 + 24-120 + 70-200, (3) 14-24 + 24-120 + 24-70 (backup/bad weather) + 70-200. Bodies are D810 and D500. Thoughts? 3:09PM, 4 January 2020 PDT (permalink) Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
Reply to Flash
Posted by Chris Roubis on 20th, Nov, 2019 |
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I just purchased my first full frame camera. The d750 bundle with the Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR. I’m having issues with one or both. When the VR is turned on (on the lens) the built in flash will not pop up in auto when needed. If I’m in M or A mode, the flash will only pop up randomly if at all. And if it does, I can only take one shot and then the camera refuses to focus or anything really. But my 50mm seems to work fine in the same situations. And so does my 70-300mm VR lens. I have 14 days to return or exchange the bundle to Best Buy but would really like to know if it’s the camera and/or...
Flash
Posted by Chris Roubis on 20th, Nov, 2019 |
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Photos Members Group Since Flash Kaye1963 says: I just purchased my first full frame camera. The d750 bundle with the Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR. I’m having issues with one or both. When the VR is turned on (on the lens) the built in flash will not pop up in auto when needed. If I’m in M or A mode, the flash will only pop up randomly if at all. And if it does, I can only take one shot and then the camera refuses to focus or anything really. But my 50mm seems to work fine in the same situations. And so does my 70-300mm VR lens. I have 14 days to return or exchange the bundle to Best Buy but would...
Multi Exposure for D5200
Posted by Chris Roubis on 21st, Oct, 2019 |
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Photos Members Group Since Multi Exposure for D5200 Creative Ashleigh says: Has anyone used the Multi-Exposure mode on the Nikon d5200. I have had the Nikon d5200 for about 2yrs and i only just notice the multi-exposure mode function. I am looking for inspiration and was wanting if anyone was wanting to share their photos they took using the multi-exposure and any tips Thanks 🙂 9:29PM, 20 October 2019 PDT (permalink) Bob (sideshow015) says: Creative Ashleigh: (7100 ) I recently posted a double exposure. (reflected color lights froma a CD ) I also have had my camera set up to photograph...
Reply to Nikon 24-120 repeated Focus hunt issue
Posted by Chris Roubis on 14th, Oct, 2019 |
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Hello everyone, I bought my D750 with 24-120 as kit lens couple of years ago. After few months of usage, my the Lens was having some difficulty locking the focus. It kept on doing the “FOCUS HUNT” I got it serviced & in the bill they had mentioned some specific part connect to the auto-focus mechanism. After 7 months now, the lens is again having the same problem :(. It’s really bothering I called up the dealer here and ask why this is happening again and again. & I explained him my usage pattern. I use this less less frequently. like 80:20 (Nikon 1.8 vs Nikon...
Nikon D750
Posted by Chris Roubis on 20th, Sep, 2019 |
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Photos Members Group Since Nikon D750 sergedavid7 says: bonjour, est-ce que je peux publier des photos faites avec mon appareil sur votre groupe. Je suis amateur. 10:29PM, 19 September 2019 PDT (permalink) Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
Reply to Who uses this for weddings?
Posted by Chris Roubis on 15th, Sep, 2019 |
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It’s absolutely fine for weddings,just don’t expect creamy smooth bokeh like you’ll get from the 24-70 f2.8.That said,it’s sharp wide open at all focal lengths so long as you don’t pixel peep into the corners.There have been suggestions that it’s soft at 120mm.I have not noticed this so can only conclude that there is a degree of sample variation.Oh,and the 2.8 doesn’t have the reach of course. It’s absolutely fine for weddings,just don’t expect creamy smooth bokeh like you’ll get from the 24-70 f2.8. That said,it’s sharp wide...
Reply to Review of pics on nikon d3100
Posted by Chris Roubis on 26th, Apr, 2019 |
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I have recently noticed that I will be in the middle of shooting and all of a sudden a message is displayed that the camera cannot read pic in the format. Strange, because I have been shooting in JPEG. I will continue shooting and pics will be displayed. Right now I pics that I have taken but cannot view them. Please advise if I need to throw my camera over the cliff! I have recently noticed that I will be in the middle of shooting and all of a sudden a message is displayed that the camera cannot read pic in the format. Strange, because I have been shooting in JPEG. I will continue shooting...
Review of pics on nikon d3100
Posted by Chris Roubis on 26th, Apr, 2019 |
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Photos Members Group Since Review of pics on nikon d3100 [email protected] says: I have recently noticed that I will be in the middle of shooting and all of a sudden a message is displayed that the camera cannot read pic in the format. Strange, because I have been shooting in JPEG. I will continue shooting and pics will be displayed. Right now I pics that I have taken but cannot view them. Please advise if I need to throw my camera over the cliff! 11:29PM, 25 April 2019 PDT (permalink) vintage 1953 & wackymoomin says: Have you tried another SD card? Or When you offload your pics do...
Reply to 24-120 f4 performance around 85mm DXOmark
Posted by Chris Roubis on 3rd, Apr, 2019 |
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If someone still reading this, here is a guy shooting with old 85 and 135 lens wide open mounted on old DSLR: www.flickr.com/photos/24808101@N03/ If you check DXO, our 24-120 @ 85mm 5.6 looks significantly better than his stuff at apertures he is shooting. So, I would say, in terms of sharpness, 24-120 is more than enough even for the art gallery. Basically, everything above 0.8 on Nikon’s MTF charts (red line) or yellow color in DXO tests is retina level and higher and could be considered as absolutely sharp when viewing whole image with perfect sight. 85mm 5.6 is surely above this...
Reply to Sigma 17-70 contemporary vs sigma 17-50 on d7100
Posted by Chris Roubis on 30th, Mar, 2019 |
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I have the Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 and used it heavily on my Nikon D300s bodies. Its a fine lens and maintains a constant f/2.8 aperture throughout its zoom range. I like it a lot and always recommend it to someone looking for fast glass in this zoom range at a price that won’t break the bank. A good friend has the Sigma 17-70 zoom and used it on her D7100 body. She liked it a lot also. This lens is only f/2.8 at its widest setting (17mm) and drops down to f/4 as you zoom to 70mm. Both lenses seem to be about the same size and weight. In my opinion the fast, constant f/2.8 aperture of the...
Sigma 17-70 contemporary vs sigma 17-50 on d7100
Posted by Chris Roubis on 20th, Mar, 2019 |
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Photos Members Group Since Sigma 17-70 contemporary vs sigma 17-50 on d7100 ahmedsaydnasr says: Hiiii, I always seek for sharp photos without high budgetSometimes travel but also shoot at night so I need your recommendations about short range lensAnd i confused between sigma 17-50 and 17-70 8:39PM, 19 March 2019 PDT (permalink) yankee photographer1 says: I have the Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 and used it heavily on my Nikon D300s bodies. Its a fine lens and maintains a constant f/2.8 aperture throughout its zoom range. I like it a lot and always recommend it to someone looking for fast glass in this...
Tired of seeing adds as photography!
Posted by Chris Roubis on 21st, Feb, 2019 |
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Photos Members Group Since Tired of seeing adds as photography! NC Mountain Man says: There are plenty of Nikon groups that don’t allow advertising as photography…Bye! 8:03AM, 21 February 2019 PDT (permalink) Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
Thanks for this group, it is great to promote our Nation.
Posted by Chris Roubis on 14th, Dec, 2018 |
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Photos Members Group Since Thanks for this group, it is great to promote our Nation. Peter.Stokes says: Hi folks. Thanks for this group and it’s raising of the Australian image.We can do with all the uplifting, and good promotion, of our Nation that we can get right now. 12:30AM, 14 December 2018 PDT (permalink) Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
Nikon D 3400 screen display problem
Posted by Chris Roubis on 10th, Dec, 2018 |
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Photos Members Group Since Nikon D 3400 screen display problem ahayat.mce says: Suddenly my camera stop showing screen display. I tried almost all the tricks and tips discussed on many forums like holding the info and menu button together for 10 sec and pressing the info button 5/6 times. But it doesn’t work in my case. Kindly guide me!!!! I am helpless 1:30AM, 10 December 2018 PDT (permalink) Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
رشته های بدون کنکور دانشگاه آزاد 97 – 98
Posted by Chris Roubis on 6th, Dec, 2018 |
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Photos Members Group Since رشته های بدون کنکور دانشگاه آزاد 97 – 98 neginsaberi328 says: به اطلاع تمامی متقاضیان ثبت نام بدون کنکور دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی می رسانیم ، پیرو انتشار دفترچه ثبت نام بدون کنکور دانشگاه آزاد 97 رشته های بدون کنکور دانشگاه آزاد 97-98 برای نیمسال های مهر و بهمن مشخص گردید شما داوطلبان محترم می توانید جهت مشاهده لیست رشته های بدون آزمون دانشگاه آزاد و ثبت نام در پذیرش بدون کنکور دانشگاه آزاد از طریق سامانه azmoon.org اقدام نمایند. 12:34AM, 6 December 2018 PDT (permalink) Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
Reply to Upload limit
Posted by Chris Roubis on 1st, Dec, 2018 |
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Flickr limits the amount of groups a photo can be submitted to. Pro members can submit a photo to up to 60 groups. Non-pro users can submit a photo to a maximum of 30 groups. It looks like this is the case for you. There is a option to opt out of this and allow photos to be added to the group regardless of how many groups the photo is in. Is this something as a group we could do?
Reply to Nikon 24-120mm f4 VR vs Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 VR
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Sep, 2018 |
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Surendhar Mudaliar Photography: sorry, didn’t see your reply/question, so not sure if it’s too late to be useful? my guess is that the tamron will be fine for shooting weddings and events as long it is not having to make lots of big jumps in focus e.g. from minimum focus distance to infinity, it’s these bigger jumps where I think the Nikkor 2.8 lenses seem a lot faster, and the tamron a tad...
We could do with a new Aussie banner image!
Posted by Chris Roubis on 17th, Aug, 2018 |
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Photos Members Group Since We could do with a new Aussie banner image! spelio says: Must be many in the Group… Bill 6:39PM, 16 August 2018 PDT (permalink) Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
Upload limit
Posted by Chris Roubis on 11th, Jun, 2018 |
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Photos Members Group Since Upload limit rhn12 says: What’s the maximum number of photos I can upload to this group? 3:34PM, 11 June 2018 PDT (permalink) rhn12 says: Australia All Over, that is. 27 months ago (permalink) Beth Wode Photography says: Hi rhn12 this is in the overview section of the group, there is all sorts of interesting information there for you to read 🙂 ” 60 for Pro members, 30 for free members)Members can post 2 things to the pool each day.” have a great night. 27 months ago (permalink) rhn12 says: Thanks for that, Beth., you have confirmed what I...
New Berrima Store Post horrors
Posted by Chris Roubis on 17th, Feb, 2018 |
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New Berrima Store Post horrors New Berrima Store Post complaints Please visit our facebook page New Berrima Store complaints at https://www.facebook.com/newberrimastorecomplaints/ You can also visit our Southern Highlands Community News blog here: http://www.southernhighlandsnsw.org/ Just thought I would update you all on my latest Supporter on Facebook. Cut & Paste ——– Are you the person behind the new Berrima shop page? You’d be surprised how many people support your fight but are to afraid to speak up. One of the reasons I moved out of new Berrima nearly...
Reply to P or Z-Pro series Cokin filters for this lens
Posted by Chris Roubis on 2nd, Dec, 2017 |
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Hi, I’ve just bought the 24-120mm nikon lens and looking to get some square filters for it. I’m mainly looking at Cokin and the P series filters will fit the 77mm thread but they suggest going for the larger Z-Pro series as there may be some vignetting between thread sizes 72-82mm with the P series. Has anyone come across this problem with this lens? It’s just if the vignetting is only minor or not an issue then I would rather go for the P series as they are nearly half the price of the z-pro...
Nikon D810 Review
Posted by Chris Roubis on 13th, Jun, 2017 |
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Nikon D810 Review not good Nikon’s Media Team sent me the Nikon D810 to review for them. They told me Nikon is desperately trying to compete with the iPhone and Samsung camera phones. So this is a no fuss, quick and simple, non technical review for the average Joe Blow in Australia to understand. I will share my experience on the D810 as I take it out of the box and start shooting. I am not going to rant on about all the changes made to the D810, and how different it is to previous models. Forget wasting your precious time trying to take great photos using your iPhone 8 plus or...
Nikon Australia announces the release of four new products; the COOLPIX W300 and three NIKKOR lenses including the AF-P DX 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR, AF-S Fisheye 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED and AF-S 28mm f/1.4E ED.
Posted by Chris Roubis on 1st, Jun, 2017 |
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31st May 2017 Nikon Australia announces the release of four new products; the COOLPIX W300 and three NIKKOR lenses including the AF-P DX 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR, AF-S Fisheye 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED and AF-S 28mm f/1.4E ED. Made for the great outdoors: COOLPIX W300 is ready for adventures The new Nikon COOLPIX compact camera goes down to the sea with a waterproof depth of 30m, survives falls of up to 2.4m, weathers the cold temperatures down to -10°C, and manages a dustproof ruggedness to get right into those adrenaline-filled quests AUSTRALIA – The release of the high-performance...
Nikon D500 Wins the Camera GP 2017 Editors Award
Posted by Chris Roubis on 1st, Jun, 2017 |
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19th May 2017 Nikon D500 Wins the Camera GP 2017 Editors Award Camera GP (Grand Prix) 2017 Editors Award selects the Nikon DX-format flagship camera as the panel’s preferred DSLR for its outstanding form and function. AUSTRALIA – The Nikon D500 has recently won its third award from the photography community with the Camera GP (Grand Prix) 2017 Editors Award, as announced by Nikon Australia. The Camera GP award primarily focuses on cameras and lenses. It is sponsored and judged by the Camera Journal Press Club (C.J.P.C. / Japan), which was established in September 1963. It is made up...
Nikon subsidiary in the UK Mark Roberts Motion Control Limited, receives Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the category of International Trade
Posted by Chris Roubis on 1st, Jun, 2017 |
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10th May 2017 Nikon subsidiary in the UK Mark Roberts Motion Control Limited, receives Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the category of International Trade Sydney, Australia: Nikon Corporation President, Kazuo Ushida, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary in the UK, Mark Roberts Motion Control Limited (“MRMC”) is the recipient of a Queen’s Award for Enterprise (“QAE”) in the category of International Trade. The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are awarded annually, based on recommendations from Britain’s Prime Minister. They recognize outstanding...
New Group for all your animal photos
Posted by Chris Roubis on 8th, May, 2017 |
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Photos Members Group Since New Group for all your animal photos Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
Nikon receives four honours from the TIPA Awards 2017
Posted by Chris Roubis on 28th, Apr, 2017 |
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Nikon receives four honours from the TIPA Awards 2017 28th April 2017 Nikon receives four honours from the TIPA Awards 2017 The Nikon D5600, COOLPIX W100, PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED and KeyMission 360 are awarded with various recognitions from the prestige imaging awards SYDNEY – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that four of its products are recipients of the prestigious TIPA Awards 2017, sponsored by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA), a global authority in the photography and imaging industry. The Nikon D5600 was selected for the Best DSLR Entry Level...
Spammer – [email protected] Several Months ([email protected]) (/cabodevassoura/)
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Jan, 2017 |
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Photos Members Group Since Spammer – [email protected] Several Months ([email protected]) (/cabodevassoura/) Lawrence Chard says: I noticed that Flickr member [email protected] Several Months ([email protected]) (/cabodevassoura/)has added one or more (probably hundreds) photos to this group.I documented a number of groups to which he added one of his typically mediocre photos, in the description attached to this screenshot:www.flickr.com/photos/lawrence_chard/32341412741/ You may wish to consider banning him, although it is quiet likely that he heas done a...
Nikon Australia partners with Tourism New Zealand in a world first
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Jan, 2017 |
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24th January 2017 Nikon Australia partners with Tourism New Zealand in a world first Today Nikon announces first tourism partnership to showcase New Zealand, using the KeyMission 360 SYDNEY – Nikon Australia today announced a joint-venture marketing partnership with Tourism New Zealand to demonstrate the capabilities of the new KeyMission 360 action camera through a series of video content pieces showcasing stunning New Zealand scenery. This is the first time Nikon Australia has partnered with a tourism body, shooting a content campaign solely with the Nikon KeyMission 360 to...
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.