Nikon Blog
Aputure announces 3 new full-color LED lights for filmmakers at NAB 2022
At NAB 2022, Aputure announced new video production LED lighting products. Aputure announced the LS 600c Pro full-color lamp, the MT Pro tube light and the MC Pro. Each new product offers full RGB lighting options, perfect for a wide range of video applications. Starting with the Aputure LS 600c Pro, it’s the latest model in the Light Storm (LS) 600 series, Aputure’s second-most powerful point-source LED lights. Aputure’s previous two LS 600 models came in daylight (5600K) and bi-color (2700K-6500K) flavors. The new LS 600c...
read moreWhat Is Dynamic Range in Photography?
Dynamic range is the ratio between the strongest and weakest signal measured in a given context. For example, the dynamic range of a camera sensor is the ratio between the brightest and darkest signal that can be captured in a single image. Like most other things in photography, dynamic range is often measured in stops, with one stop brighter meaning twice as much light. Although dynamic range can be used in any context where there is a signal to be measured – such as sound – I’ll be talking about dynamic range in photography. Table of...
read moreSamsung reveals its ruggedized T7 Shield USB-C SSDs with drop, dust and water resistance
Samsung’s T-series SSDs are popular storage solutions for photographers and cinematographers alike, due to their compact form factor and relatively fast speeds. Now, creatives have another option to choose from in the lineup with Samsung’s announcement of the T7 Shield, a ruggedized version of its original T7 drive that’s IP65 certified for water and duster resistance. The Samsung T7 Shield offers the same specifications as the original T7, with sequential read and write speeds up to 1,050MB/s and 1,000MB/s, respectively. It uses a USB 3.2...
read moreVazen announces 135mm T2.8 1.8x Anamorphic lens, completing its full-frame trio
Vazen has announced the 135mm T2.8 1.8x Anamorphic lens for full-frame EF/PL cameras. The 135mm lens completes a three-lens set, including 50mm T2.1 and 85mm T2.8 anamorphic lenses. The Vazen 135mm T2.8 fully covers large-format cinema cameras like the Red Monstro, Red V-Raptor, Alexa LF, Kinefinity Mavo LF and Z-CAM E2-F8. Vazen promises ‘outstanding sharpness,’ even when shooting wide open, a feat it says isn’t matched by competing PL/EF anamorphic lenses with a similar squeeze ratio. [embedded content] Despite its...
read moreDPReview TV: Sony 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Review
[embedded content] Sony has packed a bunch of improvements into the new 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens, while reducing the size and weight! Is this the standard zoom to get if you’re a Sony shooter? Let Chris Niccolls help you out. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Sony 24-70mm F2.8 GM II sample images from this episode Gear in this story The Nikon Z9 is one of the best cameras we’ve ever tested. But is it the best of the best? Chris and Jordan have been testing the Z9 with the new 2.0...
read moreSony 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Sample Gallery
A few months ago we were impressed by the much-improved Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM II, and now we have an update to their premium standard zoom. Sure, the lens is smaller and has several new features, but how do the optics hold up? Pixel peep our sample images for yourself! Want to learn more about this lens? Watch our hands-on review from DPReview TV. View our Sony 24-70mm F2.8 GM II sample gallery Gear in this story The Nikon Z9 is one of the best cameras we’ve ever tested. But is it the best of the best? Chris and Jordan have been testing...
read moreSony announces new FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens for E-mount cameras
SAN DIEGO, CA – April 27, 2022 – Sony Electronics Inc. announced today the 67th lens in its mirrorless E-mount lineup – the highly-anticipated, FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II (model – SEL2470GM2). Sony developed the world’s lightest F2.8 standard zoom lensi using its leading lens technology to deliver stunning resolution and beautiful bokeh known to Sony’s “G Master” series. The FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is one of the most versatile lenses in the line-up and was created for photographers, videographers, and hybrid content creators. “Six years have passed...
read moreApple’s Self Service Repair website is now live in the US, lets you purchase genuine iPhone parts for DIY repairs
Last November, Apple announced it was working to open up a self repair program that allows consumers to purchase parts and tools to fix their own devices, along with manuals to help walk users through the steps. Now, the program is live and ready for consumers who would like to save some money by fixing their own iPhones instead of going into an Apple Store or third-party repair shop. At launch, Apple’s Self Service Repair is limited to the United States, but APple says it will expand to additional countries, beginning in Europe, ‘later this...
read moreDell announces powerful new workstation notebooks featuring up to 128GB of RAM
Dell’s upcoming workstation-level notebooks look to pack a punch. The Dell Precision 7670 and Precision 7770 promise a lot of power without sacrificing mobility. Backed by Intel’s 12th Gen Intel Core i9 CPUs and Intel vPro graphics, the laptops should be well-suited to numerous demanding tasks, including video editing. The display size is the primary difference between the 7670 and 7770 models. The 7670 is the smaller of the two, with a 16:10 ratio 16-inch display. The 7770 is slightly larger, offering a 16:9 17.3-inch display....
read moreEdelkrone’s $999 JibONE v2 is small enough to fit in a backpack and more capable than ever
Edelkrone has announced the JibONE v2, an updated version of its original JibONE that is more compact than its predecessor while offering a collection of new and improved features. As its name suggests, the JibONE is a motorized rigging tool that offers jib movements for attached cameras. Through an accompanying app, the rig can be pre-programmed to make smooth, custom movements that can be further accentuated with other motorized tools from Edelkrone. This second-generation version keeps all of the features found in the original JibONE, but...
read moreYou can now shoot 10-bit ProRes LOG on your iPhone with FiLMiC Pro’s new LogV3+ gamma curve
The new LOG capture modes in FiLMiC Pro provide additional post-production flexibility. FiLMiC Pro, an iOS video capture app, has released an update that now enables additional LOG capture modes with an in-app purchase, as well as support for Frame.io’s new Camera to Cloud (C2C) technology. FiLMiC Pro version 6.19.0 now supports Flat+ and Log V3+ gamma curves when shooting ProRes 709 video on compatible iPhone models after being unlocked as part of FiLMiC Pro’s CineKit in-app purchase ($13.99). These additional gamma curve options give...
read moreOmnar and Skyllaney convert non-rangefinder lenses to M-mount bayonet
Omnar Lenses has announced a partnership with Skyllaney Optomechanics to offer customers a lens conversion service. The conversion allows users to convert non-rangefinder lenses to M bayonet with full RF coupling from 0.67m (2.2′) to infinity. The service uses the Omnar lens platform previously used for batch conversion lenses, like the Canon 26mm F6 to produce the Omnar CN26-6. However, rather than a batch conversion, the new service is a one-off for customers with a working lens they’d like converted to work on an M-mount...
read moreWeekly Sales: DSLRs, FujiFilm Gear, Various Lenses
It’s early morning and I’m sitting in the shelter to photograph the love story of… but why to reveal it now? Can you tell from the attached photo at the end of this article what bird I’m targeting? But as it is with wildlife photography, most of the time you just sit and stare into space. To fill the time in the shelter fruitfully, I have prepared another set of interesting sales for the last week of April. NIKON D300 @ 300mm, ISO 320, 1/1250, f/7.1 Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD for $499.00 (was $799.00) This 70-210mm lens covers the classic...
read moreToday’s Sales: DSLRs, FujiFilm Gear, Various Lenses
It’s early morning and I’m sitting in the shelter to photograph the love story of… but why reveal it now? Can you tell from the attached photo at the end of this article what bird I’m targeting? But as it is with wildlife photography, most of the time you just sit and stare into space. To fill the time in the shelter fruitfully, I have prepared another set of interesting sales for the last week of April. NIKON D300 @ 300mm, ISO 320, 1/1250, f/7.1 Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD for $499.00 (was $799.00) This 70-210mm lens covers the classic...
read moreLexar announces new Diamond Series CFexpress Type B cards with 1,900MB/s read speeds
Lexar’s has announced its Diamond CFexpress Type B cards, which should be the fastest CFexpress Type B cards on the market once they start shipping. Also announced is a new set of Gold Series CFexpress Type A cards. Longsys, the owner of the Lexar brand, says the new Diamond Series cards offer read speeds up to 1,900MB/s and write speeds up to 1,700MB/s. The cards are VPG 400 certified, ensuring write speeds never drop below 400MB/s, making them ideal candidates for recording up to 8K Raw video internally on cameras that offer it. The cards...
read morePowerbase Edge Link, Edge Lite give your camera up to 12 additional hours of battery life
At NAB 2022, Core SWX announced two new members of its Powerbase Edge power solution family, the Powerbase Edge Link and the Powerbase Edge Lite. The new battery packs offer 70wh and 49wh, respectively, and are designed to power smaller-sized cameras for extended periods. The pack is attached directly to the bottom of your camera. The Edge Link model allows you to connect multiple packs using an integrated mounting system, offering double your battery capacity in the field. With a 14.8v 70wh battery, the Powerbase Edge Link can power a camera...
read moreArduCam releases 64MP autofocus camera for Raspberry Pi projects
Update (April 25, 2022 at 11:30am ET): The pricing section of this article has been updated for clarity regarding a limited-edition pricing discount being applied to pre-orders. Arducam, a company that designs open-source hardware and software for Arduino and Raspberry Pi devices, has announced its latest camera module, a 64MP autofocus camera for Raspberry Pi computers. Based on the specifications provided by ArduCam, this camera module appears to be based off Sony’s IMX686 image sensor, which has been used in smartphones such as the Asus...
read moreThese JetDrive Lite 330 SD cards give your new Apple M1 MacBook Pro models ‘hidden’ storage
After Apple first introduced its first MacBook Pro with an integrated SD card reader back in 2012, memory manufacturer Transcend released half-sized SD cards that were designed to sit flush with the side of your device to add storage without adding any additional bulk. These devices became less relevant when Apple removed its SD card readers from its ‘Pro’ laptop lineup in 2015, but now that the SD card readers are back with Apple’s new M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pro models, so is Transcend with its new JetDrive Lite 330 SD cards. Just like...
read moreDPReview TV: Nikon Z9 Production Sample Gallery
Chris and Jordan finally got their hands on a production Nikon Z9 loaded with the new 2.0 firmware, so a road trip was definitely in order. Take a look at the image quality from Nikon’s flagship camera, and be sure to download some Raw images to play with the files yourself! Want to learn more about the Nikon Z9? Watch our final review from DPReview TV. View our Production Nikon Z9 sample gallery Gear in this story The Nikon Z9 is about to get a massive firmware updated, and we got our hands on it early! Nikon has announced a major...
read moreDutch retailer leaks product page for ‘DJI Mini 3 Pro’ sub-250g drone with 4K/60p video, 48MP Raw stills
A Dutch retailer appears to have accidentally leaked the specs of an upcoming drone from DJI called the Mini 3 Pro. According to the product page, which was posted to TopRC and first spotted by a Dronewatch NL reader, the DJI Mini 3 Pro will feature a 1/1.3″ CMOS sensor with 4K/60p HDR video capture and 48-megapixel Raw photo capture. Other shooting features include a vertical mode that rotates the camera 90-degrees to capture TikTok and Instagram Reels-ready video, 120fps capture at 1080p and the ability to shoot a flat color profile...
read moreSmallRig 220 Series LED Lights Review
I’ve loved SmallRig’s camera support gear for years. While I most associated their brand with the high quality cages and L-plates that I’ve put on each of my last few cameras, I was surprised to see that they have branched out into lighting. Do these new light products continue the brand’s reputation of great performance at a very competitive price point? In this review, I’ll put the new 220D and 220B COB LED lights to the test. Table of Contents Light Basics [embedded content] In this review, I’ll be taking a look at both models, the 220D...
read moreDPReview TV: Nikon Z9 Review
[embedded content] The Nikon Z9 is one of the best cameras we’ve ever tested, but is there any reason not to jump on a wait list if you’re looking for the best hybrid mirrorless camera? We’ve been testing the Z9 with the new 2.0 firmware for a while, and we have the answers. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Nikon Z9 sample images from this episode Gear in this story The Nikon Z9 uses a stacked CMOS sensor to power its first pro-level mirrorless camera. With firmware 2.0 now...
read moreMeet the Rota-Strap and Rota-Lock, a new camera strap system made of aluminum and Dyneema
[embedded content] There are no shortage of camera straps on the market, but ever once in a while a novel design comes to light that provides a refreshing take on what is a seemingly simple accessory. The newest company to do this is viiu, who’s launched its first products, the Rota-Strap and Rota-Lock, on Kickstarter. The Rota-Strap looks like your standard cable-style camera strap at a glance, but its material and and method for connecting it to the camera is a bit different than other options on the market. The strap is made of Dyneema, a...
read moreNASA’s Perseverance rover captures impressive video of a solar eclipse from the Martian surface
Eclipses viewed from Earth are mesmerizing, but how about an eclipse as viewed from Mars? NASA’s Perseverance rover captured dramatic footage of one of Mars’s two moons, Phobos, crossing the face of the sun. Phobos is the larger of Mars’s two natural satellites – the other is Deimos – and Phobos has an irregular, somewhat potato-like shape. Phobos completes an orbit of Mars in slightly under 8 hours. The new footage captured by the Mastcam-Z camera is the most zoomed-in, highest-frame-rate footage of a Phobos solar eclipse...
read moreFilm Friday: The Ricoh Mycrystal is a wild see-through 35mm film camera
Do you have $650 burning a hole in your pocket and a desire to have one of the more unique 35mm point-and-shoot cameras we’ve ever seen? If so, this Ricoh Mycrystal being sold by Japan Camera Hunter is just the camera you’ve been looking for. As its name suggests, this unique camera features a clear body that showcases the various gears and mechanisms inside this 35mm film camera, all without exposing the film thanks to an enclosed storage and advance area. It was made by Ricoh in collaboration with Japanese toy manufacturer Bandai back in...
read more
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.