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Adobe Premiere Rush and Photoshop Express will soon be included in the $10/month Photography Plan
Adobe’s Photography Plan, which currently includes Lightroom, Photoshop and 20GB of cloud storage for $9.99 per month, is adding Adobe Premiere Rush and Adobe Photoshop Express at no additional cost beginning next week. Adobe Premiere Rush is a quick video editing application available on desktop and mobile devices. It was originally unveiled in 2018 as Project Rush. Since launch, Adobe has added new features and functions, although Premiere Rush remains a simpler, more approachable and less powerful alternative to Premiere Pro....
read moreFilm Friday: Reviewing the Pentax Auto 110, a ‘subminiature’ camera system small enough to fit in your pocket
What I told you it was possible to take an entire camera and a set of lenses with you in just your two front pockets? What if I told you was talking about a film camera? I’m sure you’d have some questions. And to that end I’d point you to Bob Janes’ review of the Pentax Auto 110, a ‘subminiature’ 110 film camera whose body offered relatively advanced features in a pocket-sized form factor. As Janes explains in his thorough review for 35mmc, the Pentax Auto 110 wasn’t the first 110 SLR to market, but it was the smallest at the time of...
read moreTakeaways from the Sony A7 IV Announcement
This morning, Sony announced the newest camera in their venerable A7 series, the A7 IV. Positioned near the middle of Sony’s camera lineup, the A7 IV tells us a lot about where Sony sees itself – and even the rest of the camera industry – trending over the next few years. In today’s article, I’ll go through my biggest takeaways from the A7 IV announcement and explain what I think is most significant. First, though, are the camera’s basic specifications. Sony A7 IV Specifications Sensor Resolution: 32.7 MP (7008 × 4672 pixels) Native ISO...
read moreGot questions about the Sony a7 IV? Head to our AMA on Reddit
Are you curious to know more about the new Sony a7 IV? Are there any obscure details that we’ve not already covered in our launch content? If so, we’ll be taking questions over on Reddit and we’d love you to join us. We’ll be keeping an eye on the comments here on DPR but if you want to ask anything specific, please just ask on Reddit and we’ll do the necessary menu diving to try to provide an answer. The AMA will run until around 12AM UTC / 7PM Eastern / 4PM Pacific Click here to re-read or submit questions on...
read moreSony a7 IV initial review
The Sony a7 IV is the fourth generation of the company’s core a7 full-frame mirrorless camera model. It’s the most advanced yet, bringing many of the improvements Sony has made in terms of autofocus and interface design since the launch of the a7 III, back in February 2018. Key Specifications 33MP BSI CMOS full-frame sensor Up to 10 fps shooting in lossy Raw with extensive buffer In-body stabilization rated up to 5.5EV Full-width oversampled 4K from 7K, up to 30p 4K/60p with Super35 / APS-C mode 10-bit video or HEIF stills capture...
read moreSony a7 IV sample gallery
Published Oct 21, 2021 | dpreview staff The Sony a7 IV is the most advanced iteration of the a7-series yet, bringing improvements across the board, from autofocus to user interface. We’ve been shooting with an a7 IV for a few days, and we’ve prepared a gallery of images, so you can see for yourself what its new 33MP BSI-CMOS sensor can do. Check out our gallery of samples from the Sony a7 IV Gear in this story Do you have any detailed questions you’d like answered about the Sony a7 IV? If so, come and join our AMA thread...
read moreDPReview TV: Sony a7 IV first impressions review
Published Oct 21, 2021 | dpreview staff [embedded content] There’s a lot to test on the Sony a7 IV. To cover it all, Chris and Jordan took a road trip through southern Alberta to test both stills and video. Watch to find out if the camera lives up to the hype. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Sample gallery from this episode Gear in this story Nik Silver Efex Pro 3, one of the standout components of Nik Collection 4, is a black-and-white conversion tool that goes far further than the...
read moreSony launches a7 IV – more capable, more expensive 33MP full-frame ILC
Sony has announced the a7 IV, a more capable but also more expensive 33MP model as part of its core range of full-frame mirrorless cameras. The a7 IV is built around a new 33MP BSI-CMOS sensor and its latest Bionz XR processors, which powers improvements in just about every aspect of performance. The a7 IV uses a version of Sony’s latest full-frame body design, with a larger grips and bigger buttons than its predecessor. There’s also a higher-resolution (3.69M dot) viewfinder and full-articulating touchscreen. The new processors...
read moreSony announces two new flash units with improved continuous performance, smarter auto white balance and more
Alongside the release of its new A7 IV camera system, Sony also announced the HVL-F60RM2 and HVL-F46RM, a pair of hotshoe flash units designed to make the most of the new imaging capabilities inside the A7 IV. The HVL-F60RM2 flashj has a guide number of 60 and 20–200mm coverage, while the HVL-F46RM has a guide number of 46 and 24–105mm coverage. Both flashes have improved continuous shooting performance, topping out at up to 200 continuous flashes at up to 10 frames per second (at 1/32 flash output level) for the more powerful HVL-F60RM2 and...
read moreSony Semiconductor reveals new 20MP Stacked CMOS ready for Micro Four Thirds
Sony Semiconductor has published technical specs of the IMX472, a Four Thirds format Stacked CMOS sensor that can be read-out at full bit-depth at up to 120 fps. The super-fast readout of Stacked CMOS sensors is key to fast shooting and fast autofocus, as well as video capabilities in the latest high-end cameras. The 21.77mm diagonal (4/3″-type) sensor would seem to be perfectly suited to underpinning range-topping cameras in the Micro Four Thirds system. Perhaps not coincidentally, OM Digital Solutions (maker of Olympus-branded...
read moreDxO’s new PhotoLab 5 and FilmPack 6 get Fujifilm X-Trans support, performance boosts and more
DxO has announced the latest versions of DxO PhotoLab and DxO FilmPack. DxO PhotoLab 5 features improved Control Point functionality and new ways to adjust images, more efficient DeepPRIME implementation, improved asset management tools, and for the first time, Fujifilm X-Trans support. DxO FilmPack 6 includes X-Trans support, plus a new ‘Time Machine’ feature, new film stocks, and improved handling of H/S/L adjustments. DxO PhotoLab 5 DxO’s U Point technology underwent significant improvement in this year’s release of...
read moreDJI announces the Ronin 4D, the world’s first 4-axis cinema camera with 8K/75p recording, Raw capture, LiDAR AF and more
[embedded content] DJI has kicked off its string of announcements with the Ronin 4D, a new—and arguably revolutionary—cinema camera system that combines a cinema camera with four-axis image stabilization, LiDAR focusing and wireless transmission to create the ultimate all-in-one shooting experience. The DJI Ronin 4D attempts to create an ‘integrated cinematography solution,’ in DJI’s own words. At the heart of the Ronin 4D is CineCore 3.0, a proprietary chipset DJI is calling ‘its most powerful cinematic imaging platform to date.’ According...
read moreSigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN: hands-on with the lens that wants to replace your kit zoom
The Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | C is the latest addition to Sigma’s ‘Contemporary’ range of affordable lenses. The ‘DN’ in the name stands for ‘Digital Native’ and denotes that it’s designed for mirrorless cameras while the ‘DC’ indicates that it covers and APS-C sensor. The 18-50mm focal length range is equivalent to 27-75mm in full-frame terms, making it a useful, fast standard zoom. It will be available for the Leica/Panasonic/Sigma L mount but it’s the E-mount version...
read moreSigma 18-50mm F2.8 sample gallery (DPReview TV)
Published Oct 20, 2021 | dpreview staff In his review of the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN, DPReview TV’s Chris Niccolls praises the lens for its compact size and impressive performance. Check out this gallery to see full resolution sample images from his review. If you missed it you can watch it here. View the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 gallery from DPReview TV Gear in this story Nik Silver Efex Pro 3, one of the standout components of Nik Collection 4, is a black-and-white conversion tool that goes far further than the grayscale or black-and-white...
read moreNikon Z9 Teaser #3: Eye AF, Motorcycle AF, Car AF and 20 fps continuous shooting
[embedded content] Nikon has released its third—of four—teasers for its upcoming Z9 mirrorless camera system. In this latest teaser, Nikon shows off the sports-oriented autofocus and hints at the frame rate of what will be Nikon’s flagship full-frame mirrorless camera system. The video comes in at just 28 seconds and unlike the previous videos, wherein Nikon showed off the body of the camera, this new teaser focuses, quite literally, on the various AF modes this camera will offer. In addition to an Eye AF mode, which appears to have little...
read moreSlideshow: The incredible images that won the 2021 Epson International Pano Awards
Today, the Epson International Pano Award winners were announced for the 2021 competition. 5,378 entries from 1,245 professional and amateur photographers in 97 countries were submitted this year, an impressive feat given the worldwide pandemic. Joshua Hermann was the Overall Winner with his images of the swamps and marshlands in Louisiana, USA. Daniel Trippolt won the Amateur category for a variety of landscape images. ‘I discovered my passion for photography when I was 12 years old when my father gave me my first camera. Every free...
read moreGoogle pushes computational photography into the future with its new Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro smartphones
[embedded content] Today, Google unveiled its new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones. In addition to a new custom-chipset and other hardware improvements, Google has added an array of AI-powered photo features that make the most of the two- and three-camera systems inside the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, respectively. Before getting into the new photo features though, let’s take a look at the camera hardware inside the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. The wide camera module inside both devices uses a 50MP 1/1.31” sensor (1.2µm pixels) and offers...
read moreYou can now pre-order the new Voigtlander 90mm F2.8 Apo-Skopar Leica M-mount lens for $799
Cosina’s new Voigtlander 90mm F2.8 Apo-Skopar lens for M mount camera systems is now available to pre-order. The fully manual lens uses an apochromatic optical design, which Cosina claims ‘makes axial chromatic aberration as close to zero as possible.’ It’s constructed of seven elements in seven groups, five of which use Abnormal Partial Dispersion (APD) glass. Cosina claims these elements ‘make images rich, three dimensional in character, and extremely sharp.’ The lens is made entirely of metal, uses a ten-blade aperture diaphragm, has an...
read moreSigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN sample gallery
We put the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 on a Sony a6600 and took it around to some of our favorite Seattle photo spots. Check out our sample gallery to see if this fast, compact lens can deliver the goods. Click here to see our Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 sample gallery Gear in this story Nik Silver Efex Pro 3, one of the standout components of Nik Collection 4, is a black-and-white conversion tool that goes far further than the grayscale or black-and-white tools built into all-in-one photo apps. For some users, this app alone might be worth the cost of the...
read moreDPReview TV: Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN review
Published Oct 19, 2021 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Chris loves the tiny size and fast speed of the new Sigma 18-50mm F2.8, but it’s not without some compromise. Find out where this lens excels – and where it falls short – in our DPReview TV review. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Sample gallery from this episode Gear in this story Nik Silver Efex Pro 3, one of the standout components of Nik Collection 4, is a black-and-white conversion tool that goes far further than the grayscale...
read moreSigma launches 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN for E- and L-mounts
Sigma has announced the 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN zoom, as part of its Contemporary series of affordable lenses. The APS-C lens offers a fast upgrade from the standard kit zooms and will be available for the Sony E and Leica/Panasonic/Sigma L-mount. It offers a 27-75mm equivalent field of view on an APS-C body, making it a flexible replacement for the kit zoom bundled with most cameras. It’s an impressively compact lens, measuring just 75mm (2.9″) at its 18mm setting, meaning it doesn’t need to be extended before it can be used....
read moreMastering Focus Stacking for Stunning Macro Shots
Macro photography is about capturing the smaller world around you. A little adjustment to the aperture and there you are, zooming into the subject to reveal its inherent brilliance. The popularity of macro photography is growing exponentially, thanks to the popular concept of Focus Stacking. Beginners reading this must be wondering what this is all about – and in this article, we will guide you through the ins and outs of what’s involved! Read, learn, and we’re sure you will be all excited to implement this beautiful concept in your...
read moreCanon shows first footage from its unusual RF 5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye lens
Earlier this month, Canon announced an unusual addition to its RF lens lineup, the Canon RF 5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens. It’s the world’s first digital interchangeable lens that captures stereoscopic 180° images onto a single image sensor for processing in virtual reality (VR) software. When the lens was announced, we saw its design, but Canon didn’t publish any images or video recorded using the new VR-centric optic. However, Canon Japan has since published 4K VR footage, which can be seen below. You can use the...
read moreApple’s graphics and video upgrades make the new MacBook Pros the Macs photographers have been asking for
Apple, today, announced its new 14″ and 16″ MacBook Pro models, which bring a substantial redesign, improved hardware and new Apple silicon in the form of its new M1 Pro and M1 Max chipsets. Some of the more welcomed additions for photographers and videographers include new Liquid Retina XDR displays, the addition of an SD card slot and HDMI port, and the absence of the Touchbar, which is now replaced with Apple’s standard function key array. The new 14″ and 16″ MacBook Pro models can be configured exactly the...
read moreSony teases the Sony a7 IV, confirms October 21 announcement
[embedded content] Sony has announced the forthcoming premiere for a new Alpha camera set to debut in just three days, at 10am EDT / 15:00 BST / 22:00 SGT on October 21. As tends to be the case with many of these YouTube premiere teasers, Sony doesn’t reveal any details about the camera in the video’s description or in the placeholder image. That is, aside from the confirmation it will be a Sony Alpha camera system and its announcement date. However, if you look a little deeper and pull the metadata tags from the video, which YouTube uses 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.