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Lightroom’s Profile Issue with Nikon Z Has Gotten Weirder
I’ve consistently been annoyed by the non-removable lens profiles in Lightroom when using Nikon Z cameras. But with some of the newer Z cameras and certain lenses, the issue (mostly) no longer applies. Here’s what I know at the moment. The short version of the story is that with the Nikon Z6 II and Nikon Z7 II specifically, the distortion profiles can now be turned on and off for at least the following lenses: Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S Nikon Z 20mm f/1.8 S Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8...
read moreEvolving my camera system for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Galapagos
My last bucket list trip, taken right before joining DPReview in 2013, was a cruise around the bottom of South America, with several days spent in Antarctica, pictured here. Photos taken with the Canon EOS 7D. Fourteen months ago I was supposed to be cruising around the Galapagos Islands onboard the National Geographic Endeavour II, seeing barren landscapes and animals you won’t find anywhere else (blue-footed boobies!). It was a trip high on my bucket list, and one that I’d been saving up for nearly two years; cruises to the...
read moreDPReview TV: Is the Canon RF 600mm F11 the perfect beginner’s wildlife lens?
Published Jul 3, 2021 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Chris turns a trip to Calgary Zoo into something of a safari, as he reviews the Canon RF 600mm F11 USM as a wildlife lens. Its long focal length and relatively modest price make it an attractive option for birding and nature photography but, as Chris discovers, it’s not without limitations. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Sample images from this episode Gear in this story Birds, spiders, cats, squirrels, planes, boats, distant...
read moreCanon RF 600mm F11 IS STM sample gallery (DPReview TV)
Published Jul 3, 2021 | dpreview staff Chris and Jordan spent time at the beautiful Calgary Zoo while shooting their video review of the Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM. Check out the gallery above to see how the lens performed in the real world. Gear in this story Birds, spiders, cats, squirrels, planes, boats, distant mountains and (naturally) the moon. These are just a few of the things that we pointed the Canon RF 600mm F11 IS STM at this weekend. Check out our gallery of real-world samples to take a closer look. Alongside the EOS R5 and R6,...
read moreTransitions and Extremes in Landscape Photography
If you show up at a promising location for landscape photography, how do you choose which direction to start walking and exploring? It’s not always obvious, especially if the landscape in front of you is something like sand dunes or salt flats where you can go any direction. Of course, the answer depends on the landscape. But I’ve found that it can help to aim for two particular types of subject: transitions from one terrain to another, and extreme points within the terrain. Transitions Every landscape comes to an end. The shore meets the...
read moreResearchers use iPhone 5 camera and LEGO to create affordable high-resolution microscope
There are millions of old and outdated iPhones collecting dust. Researchers in Germany have found a way to turn some of those old iPhones, specifically an iPhone 5 camera module, into affordable microscopes for young students. Using LEGO, an iPhone 5 camera, LED lighting and a modern smartphone, students can build their own microscope. Researchers Bart E. Vos, Emil Betz Blesa and Timo Betz from Georg August University Göttingen and Munster University in Germany set out to build a high-resolution microscope that wasn’t prohibitively...
read moreFilm Fridays: Pentax ES II – the simple camera used to capture one of rock and roll’s most iconic photos
Published Jul 2, 2021 | dpreview staff KosmoFoto’s Stephen Dowling had the pleasure of running into Pennie Smith – the photographer behind the Clash’s iconic ‘London Calling’ cover photo – at a concert in 2007. Lo and behold, they were the only two photographers in the photo pit shooting on film that night. Stephen inquired about the Pentax ES II around Pennie’s neck and was pleasantly surprised to find out it’s the exact same camera she used to capture The Clash bass player Paul Simonon smashing his...
read moreNo need to ‘Refresh’ for new info, Mini SE drone details published the DJI Brasil website
DJI’s Mini SE drone, which first appeared on Walmart’s website and store shelves last month, was touted as the Chinese manufacturer’s most affordable drone to date with a $299 price tag. While details available at the time revealed it was packed with the same features as the original Mavic Mini, one question remained: would it use the same remote controller as the original or the newer and much-improved version that powers the Mini 2? According to specs first published on DJI’s Brasil website, followed by DJI’s...
read moreSekonic celebrates 70th anniversary with a limited-edition, retro-inspired light meter
Light and color measuring company Sekonic is to release a limited edition burgundy and gold light meter to celebrate its 70th year in business. Only 700 of the L-398A Studio Deluxe lll 70th Anniversary edition meters will be made and each will arrive resting on a cushion in a Japanese lacquer box. [embedded content] The meter will be a remake of the company’s very cool L-28 analogue model from 1956, which the modern L-398A is based on. The anniversary edition will come with a leather case and strap as well as a lumisphere, lumidisc, lumigrid...
read moreNew VSCO filters digitally recreate the signature look of infrared photography
Lead image credit: Earlington, VSCO VSCO has announced simulated infrared filters. These filters aim to recreate the signature look of infrared photography digitally. Before diving into VSCO’s creation, what is infrared photography? Infrared, or IR, light is beyond the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation that we can see with our eyes. The cameras we regularly use instead work within the visible light spectrum. That’s not to say that there aren’t cameras that record infrared light. Many scientific instruments and...
read moreGoogle’s Wing launches a free app in the United States to help drone pilots legally fly
Wing, owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet, recently launched a free app to help remote pilots legally fly their drones. OpenSky first appeared in 2019 when Wing was running drone delivery trials in Canberra, Australia’s capital city, and suburban areas. As of this past Tuesday, it has become available in the United States for both recreational and commercial remote pilots on iOS and Android. The free app is built on Google Maps’ platform and is color-coded to give remote pilots of all experience levels clear guidance...
read moreThe vivo X60 Pro+ might be the best smartphone out there for photographers – if you can find one
Have you ever wondered what would happen if a smartphone manufacturer put nearly all of its research and development funds into developing the ultimate camera system for its flagship device? The resulting phone might look a lot like the vivo X60 Pro+. This device, which was made in partnership with Zeiss, features a four-camera array, including ultrawide, 1x, 2x and 5x periscope camera modules, as well as LIDAR focusing and top-of-the-line optical image stabilization technology. The vivo X60 Pro+ is a flagship smartphone and while it does...
read moreCanon RF 14-35mm f/4 IS Announced
Canon recently announced an addition to its mirrorless lens system in the form of the full-frame, ultra-wide RF 14-35mm f/4 IS. With a price of $1700, it’s not a cheap optic, but it’s packed with features. It ships in August. Here are the lens’s specifications: Focal Length: 14-35mm Maximum Aperture: f/4 Minimum Aperture: f/22 Angle of View: 114° to 63° Design: 16 elements, 12 groups Special Elements: 3 aspherical Maximum Magnification: 1:2.6 (0.38x magnification) Aperture Blades: 9, rounded Focus Motor: Nano USM Image Stabilization:...
read moreNikon will no longer include USB-C charger with its Z7, Z7 II mirrorless camera systems
Nikon EH-7P charger Nikon Japan has announced, via a product notice, that its Z7 and Z7 II camera systems will no longer come with the previously-included EH-7P AC power adapter, due to issues with sourcing components as a result of the global semiconductor shortage. The omission of the EH-7P charger, which enables in-camera battery charging via the cameras’ USB-C ports, will go in effect tomorrow, July 1. This change will not affect the MH-25A charger, which will still be included with Z7 and Z7 II purchases. Nikon MH-25A power adapter...
read moreParrot’s new Anafi AI drone features 4G connectivity and an insect-inspired design
European drone company Parrot is releasing a new drone, the Anafi AI, in the second half of 2021. Notably, it’s the first to use 4G as a main data link between the drone and remote—effectively doing away with transmission limitations. It can also use a Wi-Fi connection. Parrot claims remote pilots can operate the drone Beyond Visual Line of Sight (if permission is obtained) and it won’t lose connection behind obstacles such as trees or buildings. A camera with a 48MP 1/2″ Quad Bayer sensor, 24mm lens, a fixed F2.0 aperture...
read moreChina shares video of its Zhurong Rover landing on Mars, marking country’s first time on Martian surface
There’s a new space race, and it’s taking place on Mars. NASA’s Perseverance rover isn’t the only new rover on the Red Planet in 2021. China has its own rover exploring the surface, Zhurong, and China has published new photos, video and audio from its Zhurong rover. As seen on Space News, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) published new footage of Zhurong’s descent to Mars. Onboard Zhurong are microphones designed to listen to the sounds of wind on Mars. Beyond capturing wind, the mics also recorded...
read morePentax 77mm F1.8 Limited sample gallery
Published Jun 30, 2021 | dpreview staff Back in February, Ricoh released three HD Pentax-FA Limited lenses for K-mount DSLR cameras: the HD Pentax-FA 31mm F1.8 Limited, HD Pentax-FA 43mm F1.9 Limited and HD Pentax-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited. These three lenses feature the same optical construction as their respective non-HD predecessors, but have been updated with a new aperture diaphragm and Ricoh’s High-Definition (HD) coating. Ricoh says the HD coating ‘assures higher light transmittance and lower reflectance to deliver sharp, clear images...
read moreWant to know more about the Nikon Z fc? Come and ask us (almost) anything on Reddit
We’ve still a pre-production Nikon Z fc, so let us know if there are any details you’d like to check out. Are you curious to know more about the new Nikon Z fc? Are there any obscure details or inquiries you have that no one has thought to ask about? If so, you’re in luck. In addition to responding to forum posts and comments on our launch content on DPReview, we’re conducting an ad hoc AMA (Ask Me Anything) over on Reddit. So if there’s something you want to know, head on over and get your questions submitted!...
read moreNikon Zfc vs Nikon Z50
Now that Nikon has announced the retro-themed Zfc mirrorless camera, a number of photographers may be wondering how it compares to Nikon’s other DX mirrorless camera, the Z50. The two have very different designs but many similar specifications. This article covers what you need to know. Let’s start by taking a look at both cameras side by side. Here’s the front view, to scale: Top view, to scale: And rear view, to scale: As you can see, the designs are very different overall. The Zfc has many more dials along the top of the camera, while the...
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My first thought was ‘Fuji X-T’ copy more than anything else. Seems like they are following the Fuji way, repackage the same camera in different wrappers. They are also following the Nikon way, not having many APS-C lenses available, a la DX dSLR’s. My first thought was ‘Fuji X-T’ copy more than anything else. Seems like they are following the Fuji way, repackage the same camera in different wrappers. They are also following the Nikon way, not having many APS-C lenses available, a la DX dSLR’s. Post Reply...
read moreNew Sony a1 firmware update (version 1.10) addresses EVF and IBIS issues some users were experiencing
Sony has released a firmware update for its a1 camera that addresses, amongst other things, in-body image stabilization (IBIS) and electronic viewfinder (EVF) blackout issues some users have been experiencing. Before getting to the new details of the version 1.10 firmware update for the Sony a1, let’s look at what led to the EVF and IBIS issue being discovered. Last month, photographer and DPReview forum member Jamieson Dean (f1point4andbethere) shared in a post on our Sony E-mount forum that he was having issues with the IBIS in his then-new...
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Photos Members Group Since NIKON Z fc Keith Walsh Photo says: My first thought was ‘Fuji X-T’ copy more than anything else. Seems like they are following the Fuji way, repackage the same camera in different wrappers. They are also following the Nikon way, not having many APS-C lenses available, a la DX dSLR’s. 23 hours ago (permalink) Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
read moreHands-on with Nikon’s NIKKOR Z 28mm F2.8 Special Edition
Nikon has just announced the NIKKOR Z 28mm F2.8 (SE) lens. The ‘SE’ in the name stands for Special Edition, as this is a re-styled version of the 28mm lens that’s already been announced, though not yet released, and has been on Nikon’s roadmap for a while now. This Special Edition 28mm F2.8 is styled primarily to match the new Nikon Z fc mirrorless camera (check out our hand-on article dedicated to the camera), and although that camera comes with an APS-C sized sensor, the 28mm F2.8 lens is actually designed to cover...
read moreNikon Zfc Camera and Related Lenses Announcement
Nikon just announced the Zfc, a 21-megapixel Nikon Z mirrorless camera with an aps-c (DX) sized sensor and a retro stylized body. The Zfc was announced alongside a few lenses, including the development announcement of the DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR from the roadmap. Here’s the full list of announcements: Nikon Zfc retro-themed DX camera for $960, body only (pre-order here) Nikon DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Special Edition (adds retro styling compared to the existing 16-50mm) for $1100 as a kit with the Zfc or $300 on its own (pre-order the kit...
read moreCanon launches RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM wide-angle zoom lens
The new wide-angle lens is designed for use within the expanding family of EOS R full-frame mirrorless cameras, including the upcoming EOS R3, currently in development. Whether you capture stills, video, or like many creatives today – both – this new wide-angle lens from Canon can help elevate users’ content game when capturing images or video in a wide variety of situations, such as landscape, architecture, and travel. A compact overall design, and extremely modest overall weight of just 1.2 lbs. — along with excellent balance, during...
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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.