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Fire-damaged and unusable Leica M4 and Summicron lens sells for around $2,000
You’d think an inoperable camera and lens damaged in a fire would be worthless. That’s probably true most of the time, but not the case when the gear in question is a Leica M4 with a Summicron 50mm lens. The 1968 camera and lens, described by Flints Auctions in the United Kingdom as ‘chargrilled,’ sold for £1,488 including UK VAT, which is just over $2,100 at current conversion rates. The actual hammer price was £1,200 ($1,700). While a clean Leica M4 rangefinder camera is a beautiful camera with a timeless style, the...
read moreOpinion: 8K video can be worth the hassle. But not for everyone, and perhaps not for the reasons you might think…
2020 was the year 8K video finally arrived on the enthusiast camera scene, courtesy of the Canon EOS R5. A few months later, Sony followed suit with its flagship a1, Nikon pre-announced support for 8K on its future Z9, and more announcements are surely in the pipeline. The emergence of 8K as a mainstream technology gives manufacturers a new opportunity to differentiate their products and marketers a new number to put on the box. And, they’re hoping, another reason for you to upgrade to a newer camera. But should you? And even if you upgrade...
read moreField review: Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR
Introduction 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 photography. It also makes a good video lens thanks to its small size, light weight and confident, silent autofocus. Available only for Fuji X-mount cameras, all of which share an APS-C sensor size, it offers a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 27mm. The Fuji XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR has a list price of $999. Jump to: Handling | Autofocus and focus breathing | Image quality | Conclusion |...
read moreMajor update for Inst360 ONE R action cam adds horizon lock, improved recording & more
Insta360 has announced a major feature update for its interchangeable lens action camera, the Insta360 ONE R. In addition to new features, the update promises improved performance, new AI-powered editing options, a new remote and more. The update adds improved stabilization via Horizon Lock for the 4K Mod and 1-inch Mod. Horizon Lock keeps the footage upright and level when shooting in Pro video mode and using FlowState Stabilization at 30fps. Further, 360° Horizon Lock allows users to access horizon leveling for full rotations along a single...
read moreSony releases stunning wide-angle footage shot on its upcoming Airpeak drone
[embedded content] Sony first announced its official entry into the drone sector early this year at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Though there still aren’t solid details on a release date or pricing for its Airpeak drone, the company recently unveiled some stunning wide-angle footage captured over Okinawa, Japan’s, remote island called Irimote. Besides the scenery, the video also showcases the Airpeak drone in action carrying both Sony’s a7S III and FX3 cameras. What’s revealed, as well, is how the drone is able...
read morePanasonic will announce a new GH series camera on May 25
Panasonic has shared a teaser confirming it will reveal a new Lumix GH series camera via an online launch event at 10am EDT on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Aside from the teaser graphic, Panasonic hasn’t shared much. In fact, the below statement is the only additional info they provide regarding the announcement: ‘We are committed to further enhancing the G Series lineup and performance of conventional Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras and lenses to meet the continuous demands of creators who value the strong advantage that only MFT can offer.’...
read moreON1 NoNoise AI announced: Promises fastest and best noise reduction on the market
Earlier this month, Oregon-based ON1 announced a new state-of-the-art noise reduction application, ON1 NoNoise AI. ON1 is well known for its flagship photo editor, ON1 Photo RAW, and its series of plug-ins, like ON1 Effects, ON1 Resize and ON1 HDR. Leveraging the artificial intelligence underpinning ON1’s software, including its recent ON1 Portrait AI plug-in, NoNoise AI ‘aims to give better results than any other noise reduction application on the market today.’ It’s a lofty goal. The app uses AI-based machine...
read moreCelebrating the historic Shelburne Hotel with Corey Arnold and the Fujifilm GFX 100S
Published May 19, 2021 | Sponsored content, created with the support of Amazon and Fujifilm [embedded content] In this video, we’re heading to Washington’s Discovery Coast with photographer Corey Arnold and the Fujifilm GFX 100S to visit the Shelburne Hotel, the oldest continuously operating hotel in the state. The Fujifilm GFX 100S is a high-resolution medium-format mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, designed for everyday use in pretty much any situation. Capable of extraordinary resolution, the GFX 100S’s in-body...
read moreHow to Edit Milky Way Photos in Lightroom
There are so many ways to edit a Milky Way photo in Lightroom that it can be tough to know where to start. That’s particularly true if you’re after maximum image quality, because some of Lightroom’s sliders can cause unwanted noise or halos that are difficult to remove. Here, I’ll go through my step-by-step process in Lightroom to help your Milky Way photos pop without losing image quality. This is the photo (unedited shown below) that I’ve chosen to process for the tutorial: NIKON Z 6 + 20mm f/1.8 @ 20mm, ISO 6400, 20 seconds, f/2.0 From a...
read moreZeiss’ $6K Android-powered ZX1 camera gets face-detection AF, Lightroom update and more in 1.4 firmware update
Zeiss has announced a substantial firmware update for its $6,000 Android-powered ZX1 camera that adds face-detection autofocus, an updated version of Adobe Lightroom and more. The best part is, firmware version 1.4 for the ZX1 is available to download directly to the camera over Wi-Fi. The first new feature Zeiss notes is face-detection autofocus, which works in both Single and Continuous AF shooting modes. While the ZX1 will detect faces on its own, you can also specify a face by tapping on the live view touchscreen display. Zeiss has also...
read moreHalide camera app comes to iPad with revamped interface, ‘Pro Mode’ and more
Lux, the team behind the popular iOS camera apps Halide and Spectre, has announced a major update to Halide that adds support for Apple’s iPad tablets. [embedded content] The Halide experience on the iPad will be familiar to those who have used the iPhone version thanks to a similar design language, but the interface has been redesigned from the ground up to make to a more streamlined shooting experience on the larger display. As a whole, the interface is more spread out across the edges of the display and Lux’s custom typeface is now bolder...
read moreAdobe releases Photoshop for Windows ARM64 devices
Adobe has released a new version of Photoshop to run natively on Windows 10 ARM devices. The release requires a Windows 10 ARM device running Windows 10 64-bit v190141.488.0 (Win10 20H1) and a minimum of 8GB of RAM, although 16GB is recommended. It is important to note that if you intend to install 32-bit applications from Adobe, you should not install the 64-bit version of Creative Cloud required for the new ARM-compatible Photoshop update. Microsoft Surface Pro X As has been the case with native versions of Photoshop for Apple M1 machines,...
read moreReview: The Kensington StudioDock *almost* turns your iPad into a desktop computer
Kensington StudioDock™From $379 | Kensington.com One of the best ways to set yourself apart in a crowded market is to find a niche in need of attention and develop a product specifically to fill that gap. Kensington, a computer accessories manufacturer, has done just that with the introduction of its StudioDock, an all-in-one hub and stand for Apple’s latest line of iPad devices. While the iPad is still limited compared to a more traditional laptop computer due to its reliance on Apple’s iPadOS operating system, it’s still a capable...
read moreVideo: Using Fotodiox’s RhinoCam Vertex adapter to shoot medium format images with a full-frame camera
Photographer and self-professed weird lens guru Mathieu Stern is back with another interesting bit of photo gear. Unlike many of his videos, like this one about shooting with a Canon X-ray lens, Stern’s newest video is about a modern, commercially available product, the Fotodiox RhinoCam Vertex Rotating Stitching Adapter. The RhinoCam Vertex allows you to attach a medium format lens to a full-frame mirrorless camera, including Canon RF, Nikon Z and Sony E-mount cameras. Compatible lenses include Bronica ETR mount, Pentax 6×7 (P67),...
read moreSharp’s new Aquos R6 smartphone puts a 20MP 1-inch sensor behind a Leica-branded Summicron lens
Sharp isn’t exactly known for its mobile devices, but its new Aquos R6 smartphone (translated) makes quite the statement with its 20MP 1-inch rear camera and 240Hz display. The device, which appears to be limited to the Japanese market for the foreseeable future, was developed alongside Leica, proof of which is seen in the Leica branding around the 19mm (full-frame equivalent) F1.9 Summicron lens in front of the rear camera. It’s unknown at this time what manufacturer produces the 20MP 1-inch sensor, but Sony Semiconductor sells several 20MP...
read moreZenitar releases 4 full-frame manual prime lenses for Canon, Nikon and Sony mounts
Zenit has announced the release of four new full-frame prime lenses it first showed off last year. Two of the manual prime lenses are for Sony E-mount cameras, while the other two are for Canon EF- and Nikon F-mount cameras. Zenitar 35mm F2 First up is the Zenitar 35mm F2 lens for Sony E-mount cameras. The lens is constructed of seven elements in five groups, has an aperture range of F2 through F22, uses a nine-blade aperture diaphragm and its minimum focusing distance is 50cm (20”). The lens measures in at roughly 6.1cm (2.4”) long, 4.7cm...
read moreField review: Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH – compact, affordable and capable
Introduction The Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH is a compact and lightweight prime lens for Micro Four Thirds camera bodies. It offers an equivalent focal length of 50mm in full-frame terms, and an equivalent maximum aperture of F3.4. This lens is a great choice for general-purpose photography, including low-light work. At $250 USD and available now, the Lumix G 25mm F1.7 is a solid option whether you’re looking for a companion to your ‘kit’ zoom lens or you just want something small and fast to shoot with. Jump to:...
read moreVideo: DJI Mavic Air 2 drone takes you on a tour of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone
[embedded content] Chernobyl, located about two hours North of Kiev, Ukraine, is a hazardous place to visit and tourism is prohibited. Even though people sneak into the mostly-abandoned town, scientists have determined that the exclusion zone, where the reactor that exploded is contained by a metal shell, will be highly radioactive for another 20,000 years. A team of remote pilots known as Pro Art Inc compiled three-and-a-half hours of aerial footage, taken with a DJI Mavic Air 2, to showcase the calm eeriness of the infamous disaster zone....
read moreDPReview TV: The best $4000 camera kits
Published May 15, 2021 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Something terrible has happened to Chris and Jordan up in Calgary, and they need to buy a new camera kit priced under $4000 using their own money. Find out what cameras and lenses they chose. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. The Prvke Lite is the latest release from camera bag/strap maker Wandrd. A shrunk-down version of their popular full-sized Prvke bag, this model is perfect for smaller kits, including mirrorless cameras. The Olympus...
read moreNikon FTZ Adapter Lens Compatibility, Explained
If you’re using a Nikon Z camera, it’s important to check before buying any non-Z-series lenses to make sure they’re compatible with Nikon’s FTZ adapter. This comprehensive article goes into the compatibility of various Nikon and third-party lenses when using the FTZ adapter. Although the FTZ adapter is a good way to use F-mount lenses on one of Nikon’s mirrorless cameras, doing so can come with some compromises. Most of Nikon’s newest lenses work without any missing features, but plenty of older lenses or third-party options have only...
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Hi All I have accumulated 3000 photo on hard drives nad backup drives.I am an amateur photographer.And I read lately about having a yes no maybe folder of photos you have taken recently.This is something I should have done My question is how do I trim down my photos at this point.I have cr2 files etc converted for lightroom etc.Is it worth using duplicate photo finder or do I have to trawl through the photos bit by...
read moreWide angle 1.8x anamorphic lens for full frame sensors launched by Vazen
Chinese lens manufacturer Vazen has launched a 50mm T2.1 lens to add to its anamorphic offering for full frame users. With its 1.8x sequeeze this 50mm will deliver the sort of horizontal angle of view we’d expect from a 28mm regular lens on a full frame system, so it is effectively a wide angle lens. The 50mm joins the company’s existing 85mm T2.8 in the FF 1.8x anamorphic range, and these are set to be made into a trio when a 135mm lens begins shipping in June/July this year. These lenses all come with interchangeable PL/EF mounts and shims...
read moreDuplicates of your photographs
Photos Members Group Since Duplicates of your photographs derekdgl says: Hi All I have accumulated 3000 photo on hard drives nad backup drives.I am an amateur photographer.And I read lately about having a yes no maybe folder of photos you have taken recently.This is something I should have done My question is how do I trim down my photos at this point.I have cr2 files etc converted for lightroom etc.Is it worth using duplicate photo finder or do I have to trawl through the photos bit by bit. 8:30AM, 14 May 2021 PDT (permalink) ogmw093 says: I...
read moreDJI FPV drone takes ‘a bird’s flight’ through one of the world’s largest tulip gardens
[embedded content] Due to COVID-19 restrictions, most of the world is still locked down. This includes Keukenhof, one of the largest flower gardens around, located in the Netherlands. Wiebe de Jager flew his DJI FPV drone through it to offer up ‘a bird’s flight’ perspective, as he calls it. With the management’s permission, de Jager spent seven minutes weaving through the garden’s trees, mazes of cropped bushes, and tulip beds. The DJI FPV drone is the first consumer-grade FPV (first-person-view) unit that offers...
read moreFilm Fridays: Life and times of a 1990’s newspaper photographer in Russia
Published May 14, 2021 | dpreview staff All photos copyright Roman Yarovitcyn Being a photojournalist is a tough gig, especially when you’re working with less than reliable gear. Roman Yarovitcyn spent the 1990’s working as a newspaper photographer in Russia and shooting primarily on cheap and quirky Zenit-E cameras. Despite the shortcomings of his gear, the B&W images he created during this era are nothing short of mesmerizing. These images are made even cooler by the fact that Roman is still a working photojournalist in...
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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.