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Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN sample gallery (DPReview TV)
Published Sep 16, 2021 | dpreview staff Chris and Jordan from DPReview TV recently reviewed Sigma’s new 24mm F2 DG DN ‘Contemporary’ lens. Check out the sample gallery from their review to see what this lens can deliver. If you missed their review you can watch it here. View the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN ‘Contemporary’ sample gallery from DPReview TV Gear in this story We’ve just got our hands on the latest compact semi-fast primes from Sigma. Click through for a look at what they offer, how they compare, and...
read moreCosina unveils a $600 Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Aspherical lens for Nikon F mount camera systems
Cosina has announced the release of its Voigtlander Color-Skopar 28mm F2.8 SL II S Aspherical lens for Nikon F-mount camera systems. The lens, which is fully manual and constructed entirely of metal and glass, consists of seven elements in six groups, including a double-sided aspherical element. Cosina says the lens was designed ‘with nostalgia and functionality’ in mind as a tribute to lenses released in the mid-to-late 1960s. The all-metal helicoid focusing unit inside the lens enables a short minimum focusing distance of just 15cm...
read moreIs the Canon EOS R3’s Eye Control AF good enough for sports shooting?
Introduction Not your average viewfinder, this. As expected, the Canon EOS R3 is chock-full of some of the latest and greatest camera technology that we’ve ever seen. Much of this is due to an all-new, super-fast sensor, redesigned processor and a machine learning-trained autofocus system that readily detects humans, animals and race cars. As such, Canon is quick to point out that there is much more to the EOS R3 than just Eye Control AF – but Eye Control AF is a novel feature, despite debuting decades ago, and frankly, it’s...
read moreFacebook responds to WSJ report stating it’s aware of the harmful influence Instagram has on teens
Yesterday, The Wall Street Journal published an an article claiming Facebook has knowingly ignored its own research that shows just how toxic Instagram is for the mental health of younger people, particularly teen girls. Facebook has since published a response, suggesting the research and Facebook’s subsequent actions pertaining to the research, were taken out of context by The Wall Street Journal. In an article titled ‘Facebook Knows Instagram Is Toxic for Teen Girls, Company Documents Show,’ The Wall Street Journal writers Georgia Wells,...
read moreSlideshow: Winners of Nikon’s 47th annual Small World Photomicrography competition
Nikon Instruments recently announced the winners and finalists for its 47th annual Small World Photomicrography competition. Thousands of images were submitted from around the world. A panel of judges including Hank Green, Dr. Nsikan Akpan of New York Public Radio, and Dr. Hesper Rego from Yale School of Medicine selected the pool of 100 winners and honorable mentions. The First Place prize was awarded to Jason Kirk. Kirk captured around 200 images of a southern live oak leaf’s trichromes using a custom-made microscope system that...
read moreXiaomi’s new 11T Pro offers 120W charging, 108MP camera module and more
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has announced the 11T and 11T Pro, the first two devices in a new lineup from the company that sits just below its Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro devices in both price and features. Xiaomi 11T Pro The new Xiaomi 11T Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 888 5G chipset, compared to the 888+ used in the Mi 11 Pro. The front features 6.67” flat 120Hz AMOLED display (1080 x 2400 pixels) that’s capable of 1,000 nits peak brightness and can display HDR10+ content. The device runs on MIUI 12.5, which is based on Android 11. On...
read moreOppo to launch Kodak-branded Find X3 Pro Photographer Edition smartphone
Smartphone manufacturer Oppo has had a busy 2021. In March, Oppo launched the Find X3 Pro smartphone, its flagship Android device. In August, Oppo unveiled its next-generation under-screen camera and showed off its new RGBW image sensor, OIS zoom camera module and 5-axis OIS technology for future smartphones. Returning to Oppo’s big March announcement, the Find X3 Pro phone. Oppo is poised to launch a special edition of the phone in partnership with iconic camera brand, Kodak. GSM Arena writes that following Oppo and Kodak announcing a...
read moreWhat you need to know about the new Canon EOS R3
The Canon EOS R3 is here! After years in development and months in testing with selected photojournalists around the world, we’ve been able to spend some time with a late pre-production sample of Canon’s newest high-end ILC. Click through for more information about the Canon EOS R3, our thoughts on how it handles, and a breakdown of its major...
read moreCanon EOS R3 pre-production sample gallery (DPReview TV)
Published Sep 15, 2021 | dpreview staff Chris and Jordan from DPReview TV recently published their first impressions review of the Canon EOS R3 with eye-controlled focus. Check out their sample gallery, which includes sports photos, to see how the images look. View the Canon EOS R3 pre-production sample gallery from DPReview TV Gear in this story Pre-order now Released on Nov 30, 2021 We had the opportunity recently to shoot with pre-production samples of the Canon EOS R3, including a long session at a soccer practice, and a trip to the Point...
read moreDid Apple’s iPhone 13 ‘Cinematic Mode’ just revolutionize mobile cinematography?
Apple has just announced its iPhone 13 lineup, and one of the stand out features is the new ‘Cinematic Mode’. On the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max models, Cinematic Mode allows you to adjust the aperture, or f-stop, to change the depth-of-field after you’ve shot your video. It also allows you change what’s in focus, or rack focus from one subject to another, after-the-fact. Remember the Lytro Cinema camera the size of a small car that promised the same thing? Think that… but in your pocket. With the iPhone...
read moreApple shows off the iPhone 13 and two updated iPad models
[embedded content] For those who don’t need all of the fancy features of the new iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max models, Apple also announced its iPhone 13, the base-level device for those wanting solid performance without breaking the bank. Apple also shared the details of two new iPad models, including a significantly redesigned iPad Mini. iPhone 13 The new iPhone 13 brings a slew of new improvements over its predecessor, including plenty of features and hardware that’s trickled down from Apple’s iPhone 12 Pro and 12...
read moreiPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max: A15 Bionic chipset, new triple-camera array, ProMotion display and more
[embedded content] Apple has lifted the veil on its latest flagship mobile devices, the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max. These new devices offer new features to get the most from the new hardware, which includes a new A15 Bionic chip, a triple-camera array and an updated ProMotion display—the first ever in an iPhone. iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max Apple saved the best for last during its keynotes, showing off its new and improved iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max right before the conclusion of the event. Both models feature slightly altered...
read moreCanon EOS R3 Announcement
Canon just announced its highest-end mirrorless camera ever, the $6000 EOS R3 (shipping November). The R3 has a 24 megapixel stacked BSI sensor and is capable of capturing blackout-free 30 FPS with full autofocus and auto exposure. Perhaps the most exciting feature is the eye-sensing autofocus that positions the initial focusing point wherever the photographer looks. There was a time when DSLRs had unambiguously better performance for sports and wildlife photography than mirrorless cameras, especially for autofocus tracking on fast-moving...
read moreCanon RF 16mm f/2.8 and 100-400mm f/5.6-8 Announcements
Today, alongside the big EOS R3 announcement, Canon announced two new lenses for their RF mirrorless mount: a 16mm f/2.8 and a 100-400mm f/5.6-8. Both aim to be lightweight and portable (at least for their type of lens) and pretty inexpensive at $300 and $650 apiece. They ship in October. Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM The first of the two lenses announced today is an ultra-wide, full-frame 16mm f/2.8 that Canon says is aimed at everything from architectural interiors to usage as a webcam. But the biggest market is certain to be landscape...
read moreCanon goes far and wide with new RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 and 16mm F2.8 lenses
Published Sep 14, 2021 | dpreview staff Canon has announced a pair of ‘budget friendly’ lenses – one telephoto and one wide – for its RF mount. The RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM is similar in spirit to the RF 600mm F11 and RF 800mm F11 in that it’s very affordable and quite portable given its focal length range, with a slow maximum aperture being the main tradeoff. The 100-400 measures just 165 x 80mm (6.5 x 3.1 in.) in size and weighs 630 g (22.4 oz.). The lens’ built-in optical stabilization can reduce shake by up to...
read moreCanon launches EOS R3, a pro mirrorless camera with 30 fps, eye control and advanced AF
Published Sep 14, 2021 | dpreview staff After several months of drip-fed details, Canon has announced the EOS R3 – the company’s new flagship mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The 24MP R3 is based around a Stacked CMOS sensor, designed and manufactured by Canon, and featuring the company’s Dual Pixel AF technology. It also sees the revival of Canon’s Eye Control, a feature that lets you choose an AF target by simply looking at it through the viewfinder. This fast readout sensor allows shooting at up to 30 frames...
read moreCanon EOS R3 Initial Review
Previous 1 Canon EOS R3 2 Next All product photography by DPReview The Canon EOS R3 is the company’s first high-end mirrorless camera designed for sports, wildlife and photojournalism. It’s a full-frame 24MP camera built around the ‘RF’ lens mount, and in many respects, it appears to be a flagship camera other than the lack of ‘1’ in its name. The EOS R3 is built around a Stacked CMOS sensor, which delivers fast readout for rapid shooting, responsive autofocus and low rolling-shutter video, but it also...
read moreDPReview TV: Canon EOS R3 first impressions review
Published Sep 14, 2021 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Chris and Jordan have been using a pre-production copy of the new EOS R3. Find out what they think of it after a day of shooting sports and wildlife, including the return of Canon’s eye-controlled focus. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Full resolution Canon EOS R3 sample photos from this episode Gear in this story Canon EOS R3 Body $5,999.00 Shop now Canon EOS M50 Mark II Content Creator Kit, Mirrorless 4K Vlogging Camera Kit...
read moreSurf and turf: Canon EOS R3 pre-production sample gallery
Published Sep 14, 2021 | dpreview staff Canon’s EOS R3 is a truly impressive piece of kit. From its all-new 24MP stacked-CMOS sensor to Eye Control AF, there’s a lot for us to unpack here when we get full-production cameras for a full review. But in the meantime, we’ve been shooting with some pre-production units to get a feel for the camera’s potential. Check out how the Canon EOS R3 performs for peak action and some more quiet, under-the-sea moments around Seattle and Tacoma in our sample gallery. View our gallery of...
read moreWant to know more about the Canon EOS R3? Ask us anything on Reddit
We’ve done our best to provide all the detail we can about the EOS R3, but if there’s anything else you want to ask, we’ll be answering questions over on Reddit. We’ll be starting an AMA thread on Reddit’s /r/Photography forum at 4PM UTC / 12PM ET / 9AM PT. So if there are any specific details we’ve not already included in our coverage, please just ask. Click here to join in with the discussion on Reddit Gear in this story Canon EOS R3 Body $5,999.00 Shop now Canon EOS M50 Mark II Content Creator Kit,...
read moreNikon Z 40mm f/2 Formally Announced + Pre-Order Links
A few months after announcing its development in June, today Nikon formally announced the compact Z-series 40mm f/2 lens and revealed its full specifications. The lens will go on sale “later this fall” according to Nikon, with a suggested retail price of $300. Here are the lens’s full specifications: Mount Type: Nikon Z Mount Focal Length: 40mm Angle of View (DX): 57° Angle of View (FX): 39° Maximum Aperture: f/2 Minimum Aperture: f/16 Aperture Blades: 9 Filter Size: 52mm Lens Elements: 6 Lens Groups: 4 Special Elements: 2 aspherical ARNEO...
read moreNikon officially announces the Nikkor Z 40mm F2 compact prime
Published Sep 14, 2021 | dpreview staff After confirming in June that it would be available in 2021, Nikon has officially announced the Nikkor 40mm F2, a compact, affordable prime lens for the mirrorless Z-mount. Weighing only 170 g (~6 oz) the Z 40mm F2 promises to be an ideal walkaround lens for full-frame and APS-C Z-mount shooters. Optical construction comprises 6 elements in 4 groups, with a 9-bladed aperture promising ‘fantastic’ bokeh. Minimum focus is a respectable 29cm (11.4″) and the Z 40mm F2 will accept...
read moreWhat Does This Mean?
Photos Members Group Since What Does This Mean? D.O. Garcia says: Many groups, including this one, have this statement, “This group will count toward the photo’s limit (60 for Pro members, 30 for free members)” Can someone explain how this works? I really don’t understand it. Thanks, David 7:37PM, 13 September 2021 PDT (permalink) N808PV says: You are a “Pro” and can post any image to max 60 groups with such restriction. Others have a limit of max 30 groups. Any group admin would have to decide if such rule...
read moreSlideshow: Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2021 winners and finalists
The South Australian Museum recently announced the winners and finalists for the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2021 competition. Over 2,200 images were submitted from photographers around the country. An image of a leafy seadragon hiding in shallow reefs located in the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia, was declared the Overall Winner. ‘The nation-wide lockdown was declared and we were stuck for six weeks at a small campground in the Fleurieu Peninsula. This ended up being a blessing in disguise,’ winning...
read more100ASA aims to best Instagram through community-based content curation
100ASA is coming for Instagram. As Facebook-owned Instagram continues its shift toward video, as we wrote about in July, 100ASA believes there’s room for fresh competition and that photographers will soon be on the hunt for a photographer-focused alternative to the social media giant that is Instagram. If there’s a gap, 100ASA wants to fill it. Martech Series writes, ‘100ASA, an online community with over 10,000 photographers worldwide, has launched an app with the promise to compete directly with Instagram. Through it,...
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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.