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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...
read moreSony Xperia 5 II is a smaller, slightly cheaper Xperia 1 II with 4K/120p recording
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...
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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...
read moreCAMERADACTYL Mongoose Automated 35mm film scanner goes live on Kickstarter
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...
read moreNikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S Announcement
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...
read moreAdobe releases Premiere Pro update, including scene detection and improved HDR
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...
read moreGoPro announces new HERO9 Black action cam with 5K30p video, Hypersmooth 3.0 and more
[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...
read moreZY Optics unveils $399 17mm F0.95 ‘Speedmaster’ lens for MFT cameras
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 (11.8â€). The aperture ring is stepless for quiet adjustment during video...
read moreNikon Z5 added to studio scene comparison tool, gallery updated with Raw conversions
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...
read moreFujifilm Instax Square SQ1 review: simple square-format fun
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...
read moreNikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Announcement
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...
read moreNikon 14-24mm F2.8 S and 50mm F1.2 S for Z-mount unveiled
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...
read moreApple announces updated iPad and redesigned iPad Air, saves new iPhones for later date
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...
read moreVaonis teases upcoming feature for its Stellina smart telescope with 546MP panorama
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...
read moreAtomos, Olympus working to bring ProRes RAW to E-M1X, E-M1 Mark III by end of year
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,...
read moreVignetting effect
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...
read moreHands-on with the new Sony a7C
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...
read moreSony A7C Announcement
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.
read moreSony a7C initial review: Compact size, big sensor image quality
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...
read moreDPReview TV: Sony a7C hands-on preview
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...
read moreSony a7C sample gallery
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...
read moreSony announces compact, travel-friendly a7C 24MP full-frame mirrorless 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,...
read moreBest video cameras for photographers
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...
read moreZeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8 Review
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...
read moreSlideshow: Finalists for the 2020 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
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...
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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.