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Film Friday: Lomography re-launches its popular color-shifting LomoChrome Turquoise film in 35mm, 120 and 110 formats
Lomography has announced that it’s re-releasing its LomoChrome Turquoise Film with a new and improved formula, as well as a 110 format version of the color-shifting film stock. The first batch of LomoChrome Turquoise Film, which was limited to 5,000 rolls, was released back in 2017. After many requests from film photographers, Lomography is bringing back the experimental ISO 100–400 film, which it calls an ‘intriguing emulsion [that] transforms everyday colors into shades of deep emerald, cobalt and cyan while tints of blue fade into...
read moreNikon Z9 vs Canon EOS R3
The recently-announced Nikon Z9 immediately drew comparisons with Canon’s high-end EOS R3, another mirrorless camera geared toward sports and wildlife photography. While the two cameras have plenty of differences, they’re targeted at similar photographers and both cameras bring a lot of features to the table. I’ll compare them below. Before I begin, I want to note that this is primarily a comparison of specifications. We will add more detailed information to this comparison like dynamic range, high ISO performance, and focusing performance...
read moreReview: DJI’s Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine drone are pricey prosumer drones that fall slightly short
Introduction In September, 2016, DJI introduced the Mavic Pro – a compact, foldable drone with a professional-grade camera that also detected obstacles. Two years later, they followed up with the Mavic 2 series. Notably, at the time of its release, the Mavic 2 Pro was the smallest drone to feature a camera with a 20MP 1″-type CMOS sensor and the first to include Hasselblad’s Natural Color Solution (HNCS) technology. It was an impressive feat, but there were some shortcomings. The Mavic 2 Pro’s camera didn’t use the...
read moreDJI’s Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine drones feature 4/3″ CMOS sensor, 28x zoom and 46 minutes of flight time
DJI has announced the Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine, the latest drones in its Mavic lineup that bring dual camera systems with improved sensors, omnidirectional obstacle sensing, improved flight time and more. Both the Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine feature a Hasselblad-branded L2D-20c dual-camera array that couples DJI engineering with Hasselblad’s proprietary Natural Color Solution (HNCS) technology. Inside the main camera, which can capture 12-bit Raw files, is a 20MP Four Thirds sensor behind a 24mm (full-frame equiv.) lens with a variable...
read moreUS astronomers want a giant space-based telescope to search for exoplanets
Image credit: TMT International Observatory US astronomers and astrophysicists have released a new report that aims to guide the next decade of research. A new report is written every 10 years. The new version, Astro2020, is 600 pages long and draws from hundreds of white papers. It also took years of deliberation to settle on the final report. Among the 600 pages are three key scientific priorities for space exploration and research for the next decade. One of the three priorities is to identify and characterize Earth-like planets outside of...
read moreSamyang’s updated 50mm F1.4 AF lens for Sony E mount is $750 and lighter than ever
Correction (Thursday November 4, 2021): The original headline and text within the article stated this lens retails for $500. That is the pricing of the first generation. This second-generation lens retails for $750. THe headline and article has been corrected. Samyang, which also goes under the brand name Rokinon, has announced the release of its new AF 50mm F1.4 FE II lens for Sony E mount camera systems. The lens, which Samyang says was released to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversaruy, is constructed of 11 elements in eight groups,...
read moreCommitted to building trust, Indiegogo will carefully screen all its crowdfunding campaigns
We’ve written about a lot of crowdfunding campaigns here at DPReview. Crowdfunding is a great way for products that never would have stood a chance otherwise to get off the ground and eventually into consumers’ hands. However, not every campaign is successful, and sometimes people can end up feeling swindled. While we’re careful to share only campaigns that appear reputable, crowdfunding sites themselves are working to improve their screening process and ensure that users have a more positive, safer experience when funding...
read moreShooting experience: The Nikon Z9 is the most DSLR-like mirrorless we’ve ever seen
Introduction Is a 60fps viewfinder refresh rate good enough for shooting peak action? When paired with blackout-free shooting, yes. Processed and cropped in Nikon Studio NX.1/3200 sec | F2.8 | ISO 100 | Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S @ 24mm There’s a lot of buzz surrounding the new Nikon Z9, and for good reason: it’s the first truly pro-level Nikon mirrorless camera, and from our initial impressions at least, it packs quite the punch. There’s the super-fast sensor, the shutterless design, the return to 3D Tracking autofocus glory...
read moreTravel-friendly 20mm F1.4 PRO becomes first OM System lens
Published Nov 4, 2021 | dpreview staff OM Digital Solutions has just launched the first lens under its new brand, ‘OM SYSTEM’ which replaces the legacy Olympus branding. The M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO is billed as a high-performing, fast and lightweight (247g / 8.7oz) prime lens for Micro Four Thirds, offering a standard ‘normal’ focal length of 40mm equivalent. Like previous F1.2 PRO lenses, the new 20mm is designed to deliver what the company calls ‘feathered bokeh’ when shot wide open. Despite its...
read morePanasonic confirms it’s still developing its 8K organic CMOS sensor with WDR and 60 fps global shutter recording
One of the first images shared by Panasonic revealing what is, at least to our knowledge, still a prototype version of an 8K cinema camera that would use this organic sensor technology. Back in February 2018, Panasonic announced it was developing an organic 8K image sensor that offered wide dynamic range (WDR) and a global shutter at up to 60 frames per second (fps). While little has been revealed about that sensor since then, it appears as though the technology is still in development, as Panasonic has revealed additional information about...
read moreHow to Photograph Caves
Caves are some of the most challenging places on earth to explore – and if exploration alone is so tricky, you can imagine how difficult it can be to photograph them. I recently made a trip to Belum Caves in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. I struggled to capture them for the first two days. But as time went by, I started getting more satisfactory results and learned how rewarding they could be. I am a firm believer that you don’t get a good photograph of a scene unless you enjoy it in the first place. So, this article will go into more...
read moreVenus Optics brings 3 Laowa prime lenses, including its wild 24mm F14 Macro Probe lens, to Canon RF and Nikon Z mount cameras
Venus Optics has announced its bringing its popular 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe lens, as well as its 4mm F2.8 Fisheye and 9mm F2.8 Zero-D lenses, to Canon RF and Nikon Z mount mirrorless camera systems. Venus Optics’ press release says the new mount options will be available to order starting this Friday, November 5, 2021. Aside from the new mount options, the lenses remain unchanged. Below is a quick refresher for each of the three lenses. Laowa 4mm F2.8 Fisheye This manual fisheye lens is constructed of seven elements in six groups, features an...
read moreMeta, the company formerly known as Facebook, is shutting down its Face Recognition system amid privacy concerns
Shortly following its rebranding as Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook has also announced that it is shutting down the Face Recognition system on Facebook. Users who have opted into the system will no longer be automatically recognized in photos and videos, and Meta will delete more than a billion people’s facial recognition templates, per the company’s update. This seems like a good move for users concerned about privacy – although being on Facebook at all seems to run counter to an intense desire for privacy – but it...
read moreDPReview TV: Atomos Ninja V+ review
[embedded content] Atomos has just added a more powerful monitor/recorder to its Ninja lineup. Jordan Drake takes a closer look at what the Ninja V+ brings to the table, including the ability to capture high resolution and high frame-rate Raw footage from some of the more powerful modern cameras. Is this enough to make it worth the extra money? Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. The Nikon Z9 is the company’s first camera to feature a stacked CMOS sensor, which brings a raft of new features,...
read moreEpson found 30 in-box R-D1s rangefinders in a warehouse, and Epson fans will win them all
While organizing one of its warehouses, Epson came across 30 brand-new, unopened Epson R-D1s rangefinder cameras. Epson will be offering the newfound cameras to fans via a lottery. As a refresher, the R-D1s rangefinder was originally announced back in 2006. The camera built upon 2004’s R-D1, retaining the same 6.1MP APS-C image sensor and support for Leica M and L mount lenses. The R-D1s added interesting features, including a ‘Quick View’ record review function, RAW+JPEG file support, the Adobe RGB color space, image...
read moreFunleader has converted 300 Contax 45mm F2 G mount lenses to Leica M mount
Funleader, a company known for its unique lenses and optics, has announced the availability of its new Contax G45 F2 to Leica M Lens Conversion Lens. This unique offering is a $1,200 Leica M mount lens built from the Carl Zeiss Planar T* optics taken from 300 Contax 45mm F2 lenses. Each of these new lenses is based around the optical design of the Contax Zeiss Planar T 45mm F2 G autofocus lens, originally made for Contax G1 and G2 camera systems. This optical design consists of six elements in four groups and features Zeiss’ signature T*...
read moreLee’s new Elements filters series offer ‘quick and easy’ on/off action, use fluid mechanics for smooth, silent rotation
Filter and gels manufacture Lee Filters has introduced a new system of circular filters aimed at still and video shooters. The Elements system comprises Big and Little Stoppers, a circular polarizer and a pair of variable neutral density filters in sizes from 67mm to 82mm. This is the first time the company’s Big (10-stops) and Little Stopper (6-stops) filters have been available outside of a holder system, with circular screw threads to attach them directly to the lens. The company doesn’t specify exactly what makes these Elements filters so...
read moreNikon interview: ‘Z9 will exceed expectations for every genre of photography and video’
Naoyuki Murakami Executive Fellow and Sector Manager of the Development Sector, in Nikon’s Imaging Business Unit. (Image supplied by Nikon). On the eve of the Z9 launch, we spoke to Naoyuki Murakami, Executive Fellow and Sector Manager of the Development Sector in Nikon’s Imaging Business Unit, to learn more about the new camera, and what it means for Nikon’s future. The following interview was conducted via email, and has been lightly edited for clarity and flow. We have heard the Z 9 described by Nikon representatives as a...
read moreDJI’s latest teaser confirms the Mavic 3 will be announced on November 4
DJI has announced two of the three announcements it teased back in the beginning of October. And neither have disappointed. While there have been plenty of rumors swirling about what the third announcement is, it seems DJI’s latest teaser gives us an answer. Imaging Above Everything. Join us November 4th, 10:00 PM EDT Learn More: https://t.co/8WtqfkQ337 pic.twitter.com/L0Q4TrWoKq — DJI (@DJIGlobal) November 1, 2021 As first spotted by an editor at DroneDJ, DJI’s latest Twitter teaser all but confirms we’ll see a Mavic 3 drone at 10pm EDT on...
read moreCanon cites strong R5, R6 and RF lens sales for its steady Q3 results, despite supply chain constraints
Canon has released its third quarter (Q3) results for its 2021 fiscal year (FY2021), revealing the current state of the company, including is imaging division. The data in the report shows relatively steady unit sales across the board with healthy year-over-year (YoY) jumps in both revenue and operating profit, despite ongoing supply chain issues. Starting at the top, Canon’s camera division (including compact cameras, interchangeable lens camera, lenses and camera accessories) pulled in 100.2B yen in revenue and 17.7B yen in operating...
read moreSlideshow: Winners of the annual International Photographer Awards competition
The winners and finalists for the 19th annual International Photographer Awards (IPA) have been announced. Almost 14,000 images were submitted from photographers in 100 countries. 13 Professional and 13 Non-Professional category winners were each awarded $1,000 and $500 USD, respectively. ‘We’re honoured to have been able to share these incredible images with you, shining the spotlight on the brilliant and talented photographers who created them, and highlighting the vital role of photography as an art form and a medium of communication...
read moreApple M1 Max First Impressions: A MacBook Pro that’s actually ‘Pro’
Apple’s new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros deliver incredible performance inside a totally redesigned chassis that creatives will love. All product photography by DL Cade. Two weeks ago, Apple unveiled a pair of MacBook Pros that are characteristically un-Apple – and we mean that in the best way possible. Ever since 2016, Macs have been getting thinner, sleeker and more frustrating. They’ve had overheating issues, god-awful keyboards, they lost MagSafe, lost the function row, introduced the world to the dongle life, and just...
read moreNikon announces NX MobileAir and NX Tether apps
Alongside the Nikon Z9 and new lens announcements (Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S, Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S, updated Z lens roadmap and new FTZ II adapter), Nikon announced a pair of new apps, NX MobileAir and NX Tether. NX MobileAir is an Android and iOS app that lets photographers tether a compatible Nikon camera to their smartphone for fast FTP uploads over 4G or 5G cellular connections. The pro-oriented app allows you to manage FTP server info, perform simple edits, enter IPTC data and add voice memos. Imagine you’re a...
read moreNASA’s Juno offers the first 3D view of Jupiter’s complicated atmosphere
Image credit: International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/NASA/ESA, M.H. Wong and I. de Pater (UC Berkeley) et al. NASA’s Juno mission to Jupiter has produced new images of the gas giant, showing new detail of the planet’s atmosphere and uncovering new depth data about Jupiter’s famous Great Red Spot. The Juno mission is, unsurprisingly, aimed at observing Jupiter and learning more about the planet. One of Jupiter’s most famous features, the Great Red Spot, has long been shrouded in mystery. The planet’s...
read moreCould the Panasonic LUMIX DC-S5 be the perfect camera for travel?
Finding the perfect camera to travel with can be a challenge, because so much of the joy of traveling comes from its unpredictability. We all have our own idea of what makes the perfect trip, but a common theme is that it should be different to your experiences at home. And the role of the camera you take with you is to capture all those exciting, unexpected and unfamiliar experiences. So the perfect travel camera should be a great all-rounder: able to take great-looking photos, of course, but also able to respond to whatever happens. Maybe...
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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.