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DJI teases 3 new products launches for October 20, October 27 and November 5, 2021
As if Sigma and Sony’s teasers weren’t enough today, DJI has also confirmed today that it will be announcing three new products over the next month. The product launches will take place one week apart from each another On October 20, October 27 and November 5. The teaser, embedded below, features the phrase ‘Good things come in threes,’ shows off three icons, each of which hints at what will be announced on their respective release dates. The October 20 date shows off a red record button, similar to that found on DJI’s line of Ronin gimbals....
read moreSony teases a new Xperia product announcement set for October 26 livestream
Sony has confirmed it will be making a new Xperia-related product announcement via livestream on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Sony hasn’t shared any details regarding what we can expect from the announcement, but the teaser image suggests an emphasis on the photographic capabilities of the unannounced product, as the illustration seems to show off an abstracted design that bears resemblance to an optical element. Sony’s Xperia phone lineup has long been defined by its photographic and video capabilities, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that,...
read moreSigma set to release new products via livestream event on October 19, 2021
[embedded content] Sigma has announced it will be holding a ‘New Products Presentation’ via a Sigma Stage Online event that is set to take place on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. As has historically been the case, Sigma doesn’t divulge any details regarding what to expect from the announcement, but the plural ‘products’ suggests more than one item will be revealed. The event will take place at JST 21:00 / CET 13:00 / EDT 08:00 and last ‘about 30 minutes,’ according to Sigma. You can bookmark the above video to watch the livestream as it happens a...
read moreRokinon AF 35mm F1.8 product overview with Paper Crane Creative’s Desy Cheng
Published Oct 12, 2021 | Sponsored content, created with the support of Rokinon [embedded content] The Rokinon AF 35mm F1.8 is a compact, lightweight prime lens designed for mirrorless cameras. Available for Sony’s E-mount, it works equally well as a roughly 50mm equivalent lens on APS-C or as one of the most flexible focal lengths you can buy for full-frame. Desy Cheng looks at the detail and takes to the water to see what this well-sized, well-priced optic can do. Rokinon AF 35mm F1.8 FE sample gallery This is sponsored content,...
read moreRicoh GR IIIx vs Fujifilm X100V: which is the photographers’ compact king?
We often see Ricoh’s 28mm equiv GR cameras discussed alongside Fujifilm’s X100 series models. The temptation is obvious: they’re two of the only large-sensor fixed lens cameras sold at anything approaching a mainstream price. But this ignores the fact that most photographers will have a strong preference for either the 28 or 35mm equivalent angle of view, and may be poorly served by one or other camera. This changes entirely with the launch of the Ricoh GR IIIx, a 40mm equiv version of the company’s storied...
read morePergear announces $89 10mm F5.6 fisheye lens for APS-C camera systems
[embedded content] Budget lens manufacturer Pergear has announced its new 10mm F5.6 Pancake Fisheye Lens for APS-C camera systems. The full-manual lens is constructed of six elements in four groups. Pergear doesn’t specify whether any specific optical elements are used, but does says the front element has a multi-layer coating ‘to suppress flare and ghosting.’ Other features include a 15cm (5.9″) minimum focusing distance, a built-in petal-shaped lens hood. The lens is constructed entirely of metal and measures in at 5cm (2″) in...
read moreAstronaut Thomas Pesquet photographed rare blue ‘transient luminous event’ from the ISS
Lead image credit: Thomas Pesquet / ESA French astronaut Thomas Pesquet is currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The view from about 400km (250 mi) affords Pesquet and other astronauts a stunning view of space and Earth. Pesquet also gets to witness interesting atmospheric phenomena, including a recent rare blue ‘transient luminous event’ over Europe. While photographing a timelapse, Pesquet captured a single frame showing upper-atmospheric lightning. Science Alert wrote about Pesquet’s image and described...
read moreVideo: First-ever look at crystals forming in real-time at atomic resolution
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have combined novel techniques to record the first-ever atomic resolution video of salt crystals as they form in real-time. The team used the novel technique of atomic-resolution real-time video recording and the similarly novel technique of conical carbon nanotube confinement to achieve this impressive feat. Before diving in, it’s important to give context. Salt crystals, like other crystals such as snowflakes and diamonds, comprise repetitive arrangements of molecules. While crystals can take...
read moreNikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S field review
Introduction Nikon’s Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S is a bright wide-angle zoom lens for the company’s Z-mount mirrorless cameras. With a focal range of 14-24mm on full-frame bodies or 21-36mm on APS-C bodies, it’s a great walkaround lens for landscapes and cityscapes alike. It’s also an interesting option for astrophotographers, and performs equally well as a wide-angle video lens. Available since November 2020, list pricing is set at $2399.95. All images edited in Adobe Camera Raw 12.4 unless otherwise noted, with...
read moreHands-on with the Ricoh GR IIIx
Ricoh recently released the GR IIIx, a truly pocketable compact camera with a large, APS-C sized sensor, in-body stabilization and a 40mm full-frame equivalent F2.8 lens. For fans of the GR series, the GR IIIx will be immediately familiar in every way except for that lens, but if you’re not a Ricoh aficionado, fear not! We’ll take you on a tour of the GR IIIx to take a look at the ins and outs of how it...
read moreReturning to a Location
If you frequently return to the same location for photography, how do your photos change over time? Do you gain a better understanding of the scene in front of you? These questions have been on my mind recently as I return to old locations for various reasons. To me, revisiting a location is one of the most powerful tools in the photographer’s toolbox. One reason is that it forces you to look beyond the obvious shot. In 2015, I first visited a popular overlook of Mt Sneffels in Colorado. The sky was bare, most of the aspens hadn’t...
read moreDPReview TV: iPhone 13 Pro review – shot on the iPhone 13 Pro!
Published Oct 9, 2021 | dpreview staff [embedded content] We shot this entire review on the iPhone 13 Pro. See real world examples of Cinematic Mode, Portrait Mode, Night Mode and more. Also, find out the one thing that made Jordan declare, ‘It’s like having a fork dragged across my eyeballs.’ Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Gear in this story What tripod can support a 600mm lens and still go on a long hike into the wilderness? We test out six higher-end, thick-legged, modular...
read moreFujifilm’s GFX 100, GFX 100S can now capture 12-bit Blackmagic RAW via HDMI with Blackmagic recorders
As it announced it would during its X Summit Prime 2021 event last month, Fujifilm has released updates for its GFX 100 and GFX 100S medium format cameras that brings the ability to capture Blackmagic RAW video up to DCI 4K 30 frames per second (fps) when paired with a compatible Blackmagic recorder. [embedded content] Back in June 2020, the Fujifilm GFX 100 received a firmware update that enabled it to capture ProRes RAW video over HDMI when paired with Atomos’ Ninja V recorder. This capability was passed on to the GFX 100S, which was...
read moreApple iPhone 13 Pro sample gallery
We’ve just wrapped up a ton of shooting with the new Apple iPhone 13 Pro in Seattle and in Michigan, and while we’ve previously done a deep dive into the technical upgrades the 13 lineup offers, like a main camera that’s roughly F6.8 full-frame equivalent,* our gallery here gives you a look at what the larger sensors and faster apertures allow in terms of image quality. We’ve shot a mixture of HEIF and ProRaw, as well as macro,** Portrait Mode and various Photographic Styles modes (also in the HEIF format). We shot...
read moreFilm Friday: This was the first picture taken on a Leica Camera
Barnack built three Ur-Leicas between 1913 and 1914 (Pic: Leitz AG) In 1913, Oskar Barnack, an inventor and visionary who worked in the microscope department at Ernst Leitz, captured the first photograph with the Ur-Leica, the first 35mm still camera that would go on to define the Leica brand. Stephen Dowling, founder of KosmoFoto, has written up an article detailing the history behind the first image captured on a Leica camera. In it, he details how Barnack, ‘an enthusiastic amateur photographer who often took cameras with him on his...
read moreASUS ProArt PA32UCG Monitor Review
With its “ProArt” series, ASUS has been targeting the creative field with all kinds of high-quality computer parts and accessories. Its monitor line-up is quite well-known by now, with everything from beginner-level IPS displays all the way to high-end monitors for color-accurate work. Ever since I reviewed the ASUS ProArt PA278QV, I have been curious about how well the high-end ASUS monitors measure up for serious post-processing needs, so when I found out that ASUS released its newest ProArt PA32UCG monitor, I wanted to give it a shot. With...
read moreLeaked images suggest Google’s Pixel 6 Pro will have 50MP wide, 12MP ultrawide and 48MP 4x tele camera modules
[embedded content] Google hasn’t announced the details of its forthcoming Pixel 6 smartphone lineup yet, but recent leaks have revealed nearly everything there is to know about Google’s next-generation mobile devices, including the camera array we can expect to see on both the larger and smaller models. We’re 12 days out from the Pixel Fall Launch event, but it seems little remains under wraps due to a number of leaks including images, renderings and even technical readouts of pre-production units. Evan Blass, who goes by Evleaks in the...
read moreAdobe Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements 2022 announced with new Sensei-powered technology
Adobe has announced the 2022 versions of its Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements software. The applications are designed to make creative photo and video editing accessible and fun. To that end, Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements include what Adobe calls ‘Guided Edits.’ These are step-by-step interactive tutorials you can use on your photos and videos to achieve specific editing tasks. The new applications add four new Guided Edits, bringing the total to 87. There’s a new Guided Edit in Photoshop Elements 2022 for...
read moreHands-on with the Panasonic BS1H
The Panasonic DC-BS1H is the company’s second box camera, joining the Micro Four Thirds BGH1 in the lineup. As its name implies, the BS1H is essentially a box camera version of Panasonic’s flagship full-frame video camera, the S1H. Unlike the S1H, the camera has no built-in screen, EVF, or grip; instead, it’s designed to be modular so that users can add or omit these features based on their needs. Panasonic says the target audience for the BS1H includes professionals doing remote production, live streaming, and even cinema...
read moreDPReview TV: Panasonic BS1H review – Is boxy better?
Published Oct 7, 2021 | dpreview staff [embedded content] This week Jordan reviews the Panasonic BS1H, the company’s first full-frame box camera. How does it compare to the S1H and Panasonic’s first box camera, the BGH1? Tune in to find out if boxy is better. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Gear in this story Panasonic LUMIX BGH1 Cinema 4K Box Camera, Micro Four Thirds with Livestreaming (DC-BGH1) $1,997.99 Shop now Panasonic LUMIX S5 Full Frame Mirrorless Camera, 4K 60P Video...
read morePanasonic Lumix DC-BS1H brings S1H full-frame performance to box-format camera
The Panasonic BS1H is a compact box-shaped modular video camera built around the same components as the S1H full-frame mirrorless camera. As such it offers open-gate 6K capture, 5.9K 16:9 capture, anamorphic support, and Raw output to Atomos or Blackmagic recorders. Like the existing Micro Four Thirds BGH1 model, the camera has no screens and relies on the use of HDMI, SDI, Ethernet or Wi-Fi communication for monitoring. It has a series of customizable buttons on the body and all its menus can be controlled from a computer or smartphone-based...
read moreGorillaPod creators introduce new flexible PodZilla tripod
JOBY, creator of the GorillaPod, has announced an all-new range of tripod products called ‘PodZilla.’ The PodZilla line of tripods are ‘versatile, modular and flexible’ tripods designed for new and aspiring content creators. PodZilla comes in two sizes, medium and large, and both sizes promise ease of use. The PodZilla uses a lightweight aluminum core covered in a grippy rubber outer layer. Each leg is fully articulated, allowing users to achieve a level, stable platform on uneven terrain. JOBY PodZilla (medium) in...
read moreManfrotto introduces ‘Move’ system, promises speed and versatility in hybrid workflows
Manfrotto has announced a new line of modular support products. The ‘Move‘ line is designed to ‘increase pace on set, making changing setups effortless for both photography and filmmaking.’ Manfrotto continues, ‘Move your camera seamlessly, transition from shot to shot without hesitation, without friction.’ The Move lineup of products includes solutions for support, motion and stabilization. The core of the new system is the Manfrotto Move Quick Release System, Manfrotto Move Gim-Pod and Manfrotto Move...
read moreCanon announces $1,999 5.2mm F2.8 Fisheye Lens for virtual reality applications
[embedded content] Canon has announced a new RF lens, but it’s not exactly one you’ll be using for your average photographic endeavors. This new lens is a 5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens is the world’s first digital interchangeable lens that captures stereoscopic 180º images onto a single sensor for processing in virtual reality (VR) post-processing software. The lens features a unique folded optic design that consists of 24 total elements in 20 total groups (12 elements in 10 groups for each of the two lenses), including four ultra-low...
read moreSports shooters compared: the Canon EOS R3 versus the Sony a9 II
What a time to be a photographer, especially one who has their eyes and lenses set on photographing fast action. We live in an age where even compact cameras have insane autofocus and burst speeds, and many midrange full-frame mirrorless cameras out there can capture bursts of images that put the sports DSLRs of yore to shame. Enter the EOS R3. It’s the first truly action-focused mirrorless camera we’ve yet seen from Canon, and it looks like they’ve thrown an awful lot into it. With an all-new 24MP stacked CMOS sensor and...
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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.