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Sirui reveals its new 75mm F1.8 1.33x telephoto anamorphic lens
[embedded content] Sirui has announced the details for its new 75mm F1.8 1.33x telephoto anamorphic lens for APS-C camera systems. The new lens, which is available to back on Indiegogo, is the fourth in the company’s growing lineup, which already includes the 24mm F2.8, 35mm F1.8 and 50mm F1.8. As with the other 1.33x anamorphic lenses in its lineup, the 75mm F1.8 will feature the signature oval bokeh and streaked blue lens flares anamorphic lenses are known for. The lens is constructed of 16 elements in 12 groups, has an aperture range of...
read morePanasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II initial review
The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Mark II is an updated version of the company’s most video-focused Micro Four Thirds camera; the GH5. It offers increased capabilities over the original model and will eventually sell alongside a higher-end GH6 model, whose development was announced at the same time. The GH5 II gains an updated ‘Venus’ processing engine from the full-frame S1H, allowing it to capture 10-bit 4K footage at 50 or 60 frames per second and promises improved autofocus. It retains the same sensor as before but now with an...
read moreDPReview TV: What Panasonic’s GH6 announcement tells us
Published May 25, 2021 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Is the newly announced Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 the stills/video hybrid camera Jordan has been waiting for? See what he and Chris think about the GH6 in this episode of DPReview TV. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Gear in this story Panasonic LUMIX GH5 4K Mirrorless Digital Camera, 20.3 Megapixel DC-GH5 (Body), Essential Bundle with LED Light, RODE VideoMicro Mic, Backpack, Battery, Charger, 128GB SD Card and Accessories $1,297.99 Shop now...
read moreDPReview TV: Panasonic Lumix GH5 II review
Published May 25, 2021 | dpreview staff [embedded content] The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II (officially known as the ‘GH5M2’) is the follow-up to one of the most popular stills/video hybrid cameras on the market. Find out what’s new and what the guys at DPReview TV think about the Mark II. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Gear in this story The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR is a bright, fast walkaround prime lens that’s particularly well-suited to landscape and street...
read morePanasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II sample gallery
Published May 25, 2021 | dpreview staff The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S is an update to the company’s video-focused GH5, which includes an updated ‘Venus’ processing engine, and is capable of capturing 10-bit 4K footage at 50 or 60 frames per second. Available soon for $1699 – $300 less than the MSRP of the original GH5 – the GH5 II will sit below the future GH6 in Panasonic’s Micro Four Thirds video/stills lineup. We’ve been shooting with the GH5 II for a few days, and we’ve prepared a gallery of sample images...
read morePanasonic announces development of Lumix DC-GH6
Published May 25, 2021 | dpreview staff Panasonic has announced the development of its next-generation video-focused camera: the Lumix DC-GH6. Few details have been disclosed at this point, but here’s what we do know: Both the sensor and ‘high-speed’ processor are completely new. That combination will allow for 10-bit 4:2:2 DCI 4K/60p capture, with no recording time limits. It also can also record 10-bit 5.7K/60p footage, though we suspect it might be 4:2:0. Both high frame rate (10-bit 4K/120p) and slow & quick modes...
read morePanasonic Leica DG 25-50mm F1.7 on the way for Micro Four Thirds
Published May 25, 2021 | dpreview staff In addition to the Lumix DC-GH6 and DC-GH5 II, Panasonic has announced that it is also developing a new lens for Micro Four Thirds: the Leica DG 25-50mm F1.7. Details are scant on this 50-100mm equiv. lens (you’ll find a mention of the new lens at the end of the press release below), but Panasonic is billing it as a companion to the popular 10-25mm F1.7, which has become a favorite of filmmakers, using Micro Four Thirds cameras as video platforms. We’ll publish more details as we have them....
read morePanasonic lowers price and boosts spec for Lumix DC-GH5 II
Panasonic has announced the Lumix DC-GH5 II (GH5M2), an updated version of its video-focused Micro Four Thirds camera. The improvements primarily stem from the introduction of a newer processor, enhancing the video spec, improving the autofocus performance and bringing the latest menus and interface improvements and allowing for future firmware updates. It uses the same 20MP sensor as the original model, now with an anti-reflective coating, but the additional processing power boosts what the camera can produce from it. The GH5 II can record...
read moreHow to Photograph a Lunar Eclipse
Every so often the Moon falls into the shadows of the Earth, resulting in a lunar eclipse. Although lunar eclipses take place more often than solar eclipses, you’ll still want to experience watching and potentially photographing this somewhat rare and stunningly beautiful phenomenon. I have been taking pictures of both partial and total lunar eclipses for a number of years now, and I decided to document my experiences and the challenges I encountered for the benefit of our readers. In this article, I will do my best to explain how to...
read moreHow to Photograph the Moon and the Supermoon
Current Moon Age: 14.8 DaysCurrent Moon Phase: Full MoonCurrent Moon Distance: 363644 kmNext Full Moon: Jun 24, 2021 at 6:40 PM GMT It can be very useful to understand how to photograph the Moon with your digital camera. Sometimes, you might want to capture the Moon when it is full and beautiful, while other times you might want to capture an interesting event like a supermoon or Lunar Eclipse. Either way, the process of photographing the Moon starts with your choice of camera gear – although shooting technique and post-processing are just as...
read moreNikon Z6 II vs Canon EOS R6
Two of the most interesting mirrorless cameras today are the Nikon Z6 II and the Canon EOS R6. Although they target slightly different audiences, they also have a lot of similarities. Today, I’ve put them head-to-head in everything from specifications to image quality. We’ll start by looking at the specifications and features of the two cameras: Nikon Z6 II and Canon EOS R6 Specifications Camera Feature Nikon Z6 II Canon EOS R6 *Canon’s official specifications say the EOS R6 can autofocus from -6.5 EV to +20 EV. However, Canon assumes an...
read moreSlideshow: Winners of AAP Magazine’s #17 Portrait Competition
Recently, 25 photographers from 12 countries were announced as winners and finalists for All About Photo (AAP) Magazine’s #17 PORTRAIT competition. Once a replica of paintings, and a privilege reserved for the upper class, portraiture is much more ubiquitous these days. What sets an average portrait apart from a memorable one, however, is timing – that moment where a photographer captures the personality of their subject. The top three winners received cash awards totally $1,000 and will be featured in the AAP Winners Gallery, and...
read moreAdobe’s May Photoshop update adds new save feature, improves Neural Filters and more
Adobe has released an update to Photoshop on desktop, bringing its popular photo editing software up to version 22.4. The May 2021 release of Photoshop desktop fixes numerous known issues, adds new features and improved Neural Filters. Plus, as we mentioned last week, native Photoshop support for 64-bit Windows 10 ARM devices is now available. Considering performance fixes, Adobe has addressed many bugs, including eliminating various crashes, user interface issues, performance problems, and more. For a full breakdown of the specific issues...
read moreSigma’s fp is getting support for its EVF-11 viewfinder and more in upcoming 3.00 firmware update
Sigma’s fp full-frame mirrorless camera. Sigma has published a notice on its website confirming firmware version 3.00 for its fp camera will be released on June 3, 2021. According to Sigma, the update will add ‘various functions’ to improve the capabilities of the camera. Specifically, Sigma says firmware version 3.00 for the fp will add the Powder Blue and Duotone ‘Color Modes’ found in the company’s newer fp L camera as well as the promised compatibility with the Sigma EVF-11 viewfinder that was released alongside the new fp L camera....
read moreHow to easily create a dolly zoom effect using the DJI Air 2S drone
[embedded content] ‘Disorienting’ and ‘bizarre’ are just a couple of the adjectives often used to describe the dolly zoom effect. Sometimes called ‘the Vertigo effect’, it debuted in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1958 film Vertigo. Back then, you needed a smooth track and steady zoom to pull this effect off, which can add a touch of suspense to a scene. Nowadays, it’s a bit simpler to achieve – especially if you happen to own a DJI Air 2S drone. Back in 2018, DJI released the Mavic 2 Zoom, the first consumer-grade...
read moreInterview: Travis Fox’s beautiful, haunting drone photographs document America’s scars
The cover of Travis Fox’s new book, Remains To Be Seen. About the photo: California City was an ambitious planned city located one hundred miles from Los Angeles. The project was created in 1965 with the aim of creating one of California’s biggest cities. It has largely failed in the decades since, leaving a mostly empty suburban street grid covering two hundred square miles in the Mojave Desert. Travis Fox has spent his career using emerging forms of technology as journalistic storytelling tools. He was the first video producer to win...
read moreNikon Z6 II vs Nikon D780
The Nikon Z6 II and Nikon D780 don’t look similar side by side. The Z6 II is a slim mirrorless camera, and the D780 – though not a huge for a DSLR – is still a DSLR. But beneath the surface, the two cameras have a lot in common. In this article, I’m going to compare the Nikon Z6 II against the D780. We’ve tested these two cameras extensively here at Photography Life, both in the lab and in the field. So, if you’re considering either of them cameras, this article should help you figure out which one to get. As you can see in the scale image...
read moreScoring explained: Why we think the Fujifilm GFX 100S’ peers are cameras half its price (NOT the Sony a1)
I’m, at best, a keen enthusiast photographer but the GFX 100S’ strengths are all in areas that benefit the kinds of photos I like to take (everyday scenes, landscape, portraiture), whereas the a1’s aren’t: its speed would be utterly wasted on me. The GFX 100S is one of the highest-end cameras we’ve ever reviewed, which has the effect of making it a difficult camera to review. I wanted to write a little bit about that challenge, why we compared it with full-frame cameras, and yet didn’t compare it to others....
read moreThe Fujifilm X-S10 is one of the best cameras under $1000
Published May 23, 2021 | dpreview staff Previous 1 Introduction 2 Next If you want a camera that offers more advanced features than typical budget options, there are several products available in the $500-1000 price range that should fit the bill. The cameras in this buying guide tend to offer more direct controls than cheaper models, better autofocus systems, and some feature 4K video capture as well. Some of them are easy to pick up and use, while others require a bit more work to get the hang of. Point-and-shoot: Sony a6100 In addition to...
read moreDPReview TV: Requiem For Sony A-Mount
Published May 22, 2021 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Recently, we learned that Sony’s ‘SLT’ digital SLRs were no longer available for purchase in some territories, probably marking the end of the A-mount originally developed by Minolta. In this episode of DPReview TV, Chris and Jordan fondly look back at the A-mount. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR is a bright, fast walkaround prime lens that’s particularly well-suited to...
read moreHow to Blend Layers in Photoshop: Blend Modes Explained
Most photographers are aware that layers are one of the most famous, even infamous, features in Photoshop. Layers form the very base of non-destructive editing in Photoshop, and almost all Photoshop workflows involve multiple layers. As a result, it’s important to understand how these layers can blend with each other using Photoshop’s blend modes. This article will give you a basic understanding of blending and take you through the most useful blend modes. If you are new to Photoshop, please go through my beginner’s guide to Adobe Photoshop...
read moreVideo: A review of Canon’s first PowerShot camera, 25 years after its release
[embedded content] Gordon Laing, Editor of CameraLabs, has published his latest ‘Retro Review,’ featuring the Canon PowerShot 600, an early digital camera that he considers ‘Canon’s first consumer digital camera.’ The 10-minute video showcases the pros and cons of the 25-year-old camera, contextualizing the features with its contemporaries at the time of its release in 1996. Specifically, Gordon addresses the size of the camera, explaining that while much larger than other cameras released in the mid-90s, it was larger for good reason. A...
read moreSlideshow: The best entries so far for the 2021 Comedy Wildlife Awards
Now in its 7th year, the annual Comedy Wildlife Awards showcases some of the funniest wildlife moments caught on camera. Here are some of the best entries, out of thousands submitted from around the world, so far, that the judges and organizers felt the urge to share with the public. ‘A lot of wildlife shown in these images are facing threats to their populations and habitats that are heart-breaking. With this competition, we wanted to capture people’s attention and energy by giving them a giggle. In order to protect animals, we need...
read moreNikon Japan confirms it’s indefinitely suspending orders for its 180-400mm F4 super telephoto lens after today
Nikon Japan has published a public notice on its website that confirms orders for the company’s AF-S Nikkor 180–400mm F4R TC1.4 FL ED VR lens are being suspended indefinitely after today ‘due to production reasons.’ Historically, Nikon doesn’t comments on the discontinuation of specific cameras or lenses, but the past two months have seen various Nikon DSLR cameras and F-mount lenses removed from retailers’ websites, suggesting Nikon is shifting away from its DSLR products at an accelerating rate. The AF-S Nikkor 180–400mm F4R TC1.4 FL ED VR...
read moreFilm Friday: NFTs and film photography? It’s not as weird a pairing as you might think
Published May 21, 2021 | dpreview staff NFTs offer an easy way for artists to sell their photographs as digital-only works. Photo: Dan Bracaglia In early March 2021, an artist by the name of Beeple sold a one-of-a-kind JPEG, at auction, for $69 million. The digital-only work was ‘minted’ and sold as a Non-fungible token (NFT), which uses a Blockchain to record the sale and give proof of ownership to the buyer. This was the first digital-only NFT ever sold by the well-known auction house, Christie’s. The astronomical auction...
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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.