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3,200MP Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) camera undergoing final tests
The world’s largest digital camera is undergoing final assembly and testing before being shipped to the Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile next year. The camera, dubbed Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST), will capture half the southern night sky every three days and has a resolution of 3,200 megapixels. Just over 14 months ago, the camera’s creators, the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, successfully tested the camera ahead of its planned installation in Chile in 2022. The camera sensor is an...
read moreBuying guide: The best gifts for film photographers in 2021
Do you love film photography, or are you shopping for someone who does? If so, you’re in luck, because film photography is making a comeback and manufacturers are bringing a modern touch to the more analog art form. To save you some time this holiday season, we’ve combed through the best film photography products we’ve come across throughout 2021 and created this fun little buying guide. From 35mm panchromatic black-and-white film to tablet developer and modern photo enlargers, we’ve got the best 2021 has to offer for...
read moreHands-on with the Nikon Z 40mm F2
The Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2 is one of a pair of compact, lightweight and affordable prime lenses for the mirrorless Z-mount system (the other being the Z 28mm F2.8 which was announced recently). At only 170 g (~6 oz) is an attractive everyday lens for both full-frame and APS-C (where it covers a focal length equivalent to 60mm). We’ve been shooting with the Z 40mm F2 for a few days, and in this article we’ll provide a brief overview of its key features and handling, along with some first impressions of image...
read more2021 Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on cameras, lenses and more
Please note that this article will be updated over the course of the holiday week/end. We will make every effort to keep it up to date but we cannot guarantee that all of the deals listed below will be available at the time of reading. Here in the US, we’re looking forward to Thanksgiving. While this year’s Turkey Day will be a little unusual thanks to you-know-what, some things remain the same. Holiday season traditionally means shopping season, and the week of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday deals is here....
read moreNVIDIA Research unveils GauGAN2, a new AI art demo that generates scarily-accurate images from text
Lead image: Image generated from the following text, ‘A peaceful lake surrrounded by tall-trees in a foggy day.’ NVIDIA has announced the latest version of NVIDIA Research’s AI painting demo, GauGAN2. The model is powered by deep learning and now features a text-to-image feature. Whereas the original version could only turn a rough sketch into a detailed image, GauGAN 2 can generate images from phrases like ‘sunset at a beach,’ which can then be further modified with adjectives like ‘rocky beach,’ or...
read moreQuadriplegic drone pilot hopes to make an impact with his inclusive drone project, ‘Flight Takes Many Forms’
Rob Corbett served in the United States Air Force as a criminal and counter-intelligence investigator for over a decade. In 2016, after 4 long deployments, he left active duty and became a reservist. One month into his transition, a freak snowboarding accident left him paralyzed from the neck down. ‘I knew on impact something was wrong and I felt totally disconnected from the shoulders down. I was air lifted off the mountain to the nearest trauma center and that is where the new chapter began for my family,’ Corbett tells...
read moreWestern Digital is ending support for older versions of My Cloud OS, affecting many products
Western Digital (WD) has announced that it is ending support for prior generations of My Cloud OS, including My Cloud OS 2 and 3. The company has also announced that devices compatible with My Cloud OS 5 will no longer support previous generations of My Cloud OS. If your device is compatible with My Cloud OS 5, which you can check here, you should upgrade now to continue to have remote access to your storage device. My Cloud OS 5 released in March of this year and includes major security updates to address vulnerabilities. In June, we wrote...
read more8 Beach Photography Tips for Beginners
Even though I’m usually a mountain person, I’ve always found it fun to photograph beach scenes, too. But I’ve also wondered why a beach scene can look terrific to my eyes while failing to translate into a photo. It took years of trial and error before I took pictures of beaches and seashores that I was happy with. In this article, I’ll go through the tips that I found the most helpful along the way. Table of Contents 1. Wait for Clouds A bright, beautiful day on the beach without a cloud in the sky might sound nice, but it often won’t...
read moreExposure X7 software review: More powerful masking and a UI that adapts to your needs
Exposure Software Exposure X7$129-149 | exposure.software Each autumn since 2015, Exposure Software has released a major update to its eponymously-named flagship photo editing and organization software. Affordably priced and packed to the rafters with features, the Exposure X-series has built a loyal following among photographers looking for a subscription-free rival to the likes of Adobe’s Lightroom Classic. And 2021 didn’t buck the trend, as Exposure X7 made its debut in late September. Given that we’ve published an...
read moreDPReview TV: Canon EOS R3 final review
Published Nov 20, 2021 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Chris and Jordan have been testing a full production EOS R3 and pushing it to the limits: high ISO tests, dynamic range, eye-controlled AF, flash photography and more! You may recall that in their EOS R3 first impressions review with a pre-production Canon R3, Jordan experienced a couple of overheat warnings. Watch to find out how the production camera performed. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Canon EOS R3 sample gallery from this...
read moreCanon EOS R3 sample gallery (DPReview TV)
Published Nov 20, 2021 | dpreview staff If you had a new Canon EOS R3 what would you shoot first? Penguins, apparently. Along with dinosaurs, oversized kangaroos and wolves. Because #artists. Check out Chris and Jordan’s EOS R3 sample gallery and let us know what you think of the image quality. Did you miss their review? If so, you can watch it here. View the Canon EOS R3 sample gallery from DPReview TV Gear in this story Pre-order now Released on Nov 26, 2021 The Canon EOS R3 sits above the EOS R5 at the pro/enthusiast end of the...
read moreMick Rock, British photographer known as ‘The Man Who Shot the Seventies,’ dead at 72
Mick Rock, a British photographer known for capturing some of the most iconic photographs of rock stars and rock bands throughout the 70s, passed away today at the age of 72. ‘It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share our beloved psychedelic renegade Mick Rock has made the Jungian journey to the other side,’ reads a statement shared to Rock’s official social media accounts. When we look back through history, particularly music history, we often do so in decade-long increments, referring to the different sounds as ‘the 60s’ or ‘the 90s.’...
read moreSlideshow: The hilarious winners of the 2021 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
This past September, we covered the finalists for the 2021 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards competition. Now, the winners have been announced. Over 7,000 images were submitted from around the world. Amateur photographer Ken Jensen was awarded Overall Winner for his image of a golden silk monkey looking like he’s in pain, when he’s really showing aggression. ‘I was absolutely overwhelmed to learn that my entry had won, especially when there were quite a number of wonderful photos entered. The publicity that my image has...
read moreCanon USA is providing 120 EF 400mm F2.8 lenses to expand Dragonfly Telephoto Array
Canon USA has announced that the company will provide technical assistance to Project Dragonfly, an international research team from Yale University and the University of Toronto, in its plan to expand the Dragonfly Telephoto Array. The Dragonfly Telephoto Array is a telescope concept designed to capture images of extremely faint structures in the night sky. It is believed that the structures offer insight into the distribution and nature of dark matter. Canon USA will provide the team with 120 Canon EF 400mm F2.8L IS II USM large-aperture...
read moreFilm Friday: ‘Photography through the Pandemic’ showcases work of film photographers worldwide during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has touched nearly every aspect of daily life across the globe. While there’s no denying the hardships endured and losses felt by nearly everyone on this planet throughout the past two tumultuous years, Hamish Gill, founder of 35mmc, wanted to showcase the work of film photographers who have continued to create throughout the global pandemic. What he and his collaborator, Holly Gillman, came up with is Photography through the Pandemic, a book that showcases the images and words of 49 different photographers from across...
read moreVideo: An incredible microscopic look at plankton in motion shows the beauty of the oft-ignored organism
Dutch filmmaker and photographer Jan van Ijken combines his passion for art and science in his photography and videography. He has recently created a short film, Planktonium, that showcases the ‘unseen world of living microscopic plankton.’ The short film is a detailed look at plankton through microscopes. The film, presented without voiceover, includes a sound composition from Norwegian artist Jana Winderen. Of Winderen’s audio work, van Ijken says, ‘She is recording audio environments and creatures which are hard for...
read moreCanon’s Car AF mode is coming to the EOS R5 and R6 on December 2nd via firmware update
Screenshot from a Canon promotional video, embedded below, showing off the capabilities of its Car AF mode with motorsports photographer Larry Chen. Canon Japan has announced new firmware updates for its EOS R5, EOS R6 and EOS 1DX Mark III camera systems will be released on December 2, 2021, bringing new and improved autofocus performance to each of the three cameras. Firmware version 1.6.0 for the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III brings a single update: improved head detection performance for people who are wearing helmets and goggles during winter...
read moreTTartisan announces compact 23mm F1.4 wide-angle prime for APS-C camera systems
TTartisan has announced the details of a new 23mm F1.4 wide-angle prime lens designed for APS-C camera systems. The lens offers a 35mm equivalent focal length and is available for an array of APS-C camera systems. The manual lens is constructed of eight elements in six groups, including three high-refractive-index elements and one low-dispersion element. It has an aperture range of F1.4 through F16, uses a 10-blade aperture diaphragm, has a minimum focusing distance of 20cm (7.8”) and uses a 43mm front filter thread. Depending on what lens...
read moreLaptop review: Dell XPS 17 9710 – Good performance, excellent design
Thanks to its color-accurate display, sleek design, and solid photo editing performance, the Dell XPS 17 is one of the most popular “creator” laptops for Windows users on the market. Dell’s XPS laptops have become a top choice for creators over the past several years. Ever since the XPS 15 and XPS 17 moved to the new, sleeker design with a beautiful “infinity edge” display, they’ve become favorite Mac alternatives for PC users who care more about screen quality and portability than gaming performance. The...
read moreThis $20 USB-powered lens wrap keeps your lenses from fogging up in the cold
As winter draws nearer in the northern hemisphere, it’s only a matter of time before you pick up your camera, head outside to shoot and eventually realize your lens is fogging up as the temperatures shift. Usually, you’d be out of luck, but a clever product from Hakuba Photo hopes to make foggy lens elements a thing of the past. It’s called the Haida anti-fog belt and, in essence, it’s a small USB-powered heater that you can wrap around your lens to keep the optics nice and toasty. The heating belt uses a hook-and-loop system to wrap around...
read moreOM System 20mm F1.4 Pro sample gallery
The M.Zuiko Digital 20mm F1.4 Pro is the first new lens from OM System (replacing the legacy ‘Olympus’ brand name), and we’ve put together a gallery of images from around Seattle so you can get an idea of what this fast, well-built prime is capable of. Check out how this lens handles in our up-close look right here. View our OM System 20mm F1.4 Prosample gallery Gear in this story We are retrieving offers for your location, please refresh the page to see the prices. The new Dell XPS 17 (9710) is a solid laptop with a sleek...
read moreNikon releases non-‘SE’ Nikkor Z 28mm F2.8
Nikon has officially released the Nikkor Z 28mm F2.8 – the non ‘SE’ version of a lens that we’ve been fans of for a while. Literally the only differences between this version and the previously released ‘SE’ are cosmetic. The new lens is housed in a more subdued, modern-styled matte black plastic barrel, in contrast to the retro-styled ‘SE’. Official samples The glass is the same, which means that we’d expect the same excellent overall performance from a lens that should pair very nicely with...
read moreApple Self Service Repair program: Customers can fix their own Apple products with genuine parts & tools
Apple has announced its new Self Service Repair program. This program will offer parts, tools and manuals to all customers to repair select Apple products, starting with the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13. While not all customers will feel comfortable repairing their own Apple products, for those who do, Apple will provide access to the necessary genuine parts, tools and manuals. The program currently applies to the iPhone 12 and 13, but Apple will soon add Mac computers featuring M1 chips. Self Service Repair will be available early next year in...
read moreFeiyuTech releases the Scorp and Scorp Pro, new flagship 3-axis gimbals for DSLR and mirrorless cameras
Gimbal manufacturer FeiyuTech has announced a new series of stabilizers called Scorp that feature touch screen controls, electronic focus motors and physical memory buttons to make using advanced functions easier. The Scorp and Scorp Pro models also come with a detachable suspension handle, the ability to shoot upright footage at the press of a button and a 13 hour battery life. [embedded content] The standard Scorp version is aimed at enthusiast shooters and can hold up to 2.5kg (5.5lbs), while the more hefty Scorp Pro can manage kit...
read moreFujifilm’s new Instax Mini Evo Hybrid is an instant camera with 10 integrated lenses and 10 film effects
Fujifilm North America Corporation has announced the INSTAX MINI EVO Hybrid Instant Camera (Mini Evo). It’s a ‘hybrid’ camera because it combines traditional analog instant camera technology with digital capabilities, like the ability to select, share and store images. ‘The INSTAX MINI EVO Hybrid Instant Camera offers a unique way to chronicle life’s milestones,’ said Manny Almeida, division president, Imaging Division, FUJIFILM North America Corporation. ‘This camera was designed to give the...
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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.