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MIT and UMass researchers develop world’s first flat ultra-wide-angle fisheye lens
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...
read moreAdobe’s teases a new Sensei-powered Sky Replacement tool coming soon to Photoshop
[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...
read moreTamron is extending the closure of two factories through the end of 2020 due to ‘decreased demand’
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...
read moreThe Olympus M.Zuiko 100-400mm F5-6.3 IS goes to the track
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...
read moreReply to “Err 01 Communications between the camera and lens is faulty. Clean the lens contacts.”
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...
read moreSamyang has released its own lens simulator web app
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...
read moreTurboant X7 Pro Electric Scooter Review
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...
read moreFuji XF 14mm f/2.8 R Review
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...
read moreOlympus 100-400mm F5-6.3 IS gallery updated with Raws
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....
read moreSony a7C sample gallery (DPReview TV)
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...
read moreDo we add animal photos to group?
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...
read moreSony announces plans to end camera sales and manufacturing in Brazil next year
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...
read moreZeiss Touit 32mm f/1.8 Review
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,...
read moreGallery: 100 best lockdown portraits revealed from Duchess of Cambridge’s Hold Still project
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...
read moreVenus Optics unveils Laowa 14mm F4 ‘Zero-D’ lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras
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...
read moreThe $20 film camera challenge part 2: Saved by the Minolta Maxxum 5 – Aaron Gold
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...
read moreBreakthrough announces first third-party EF to RF Drop-In Filter Adapter
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,...
read moreDPReview TV: Sony a7C review
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...
read moreFujifilm releases version 2.0 update for its X Webcam utility, brings on-screen settings control
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...
read moreReply to photo duplicates on your pc
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...
read moreCanon announces next generation IVY CLIQ cameras with built-in printers
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...
read moreCanon’s EOS Webcam Utility out of beta on Windows, now supports more programs, cameras
[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...
read moreDatacolor launches lower cost ColorReader EZ for color measurement and matching
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...
read moreHistoric chemicals producer, Tetenal, has roared back to life with new online shop
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...
read moreWhat you need to know about Nikon’s new 14-24mm F2.8 S and 50mm F1.2 S Z-mount lenses
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...
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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.