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Video: Emmy-winning storm chaser has his drone sucked into a tornado while filming
Yesterday, stormchaser Brian Emfinger managed to capture close-up drone footage of a tornado ripping through a rural area southeast of Yazoo City in Mississipi, United States. While his drone didn’t survive, he did manage to recover some of the video he shot and has since shared it on YouTube. Emfinger, an Emmy-winning storm chaser, aerial videographer and freelance journalist who licenses his work through Live Storms Media, confirmed with DPReview he used a DJI Mavic 2 Pro to capture the footage. Given the conditions, and the fact that...
read moreIncredible video showcases world’s first 8K VR drone footage of Iceland’s Mt. Fagradalsfjall volcano
[embedded content] Incredible new footage, captured with an 8K Insta360 Pro 2 mounted to the bottom of a DJI drone, shows the Mt. Fagradalsfjall volcano in Geldingadalur, Iceland as it continues to erupt. The immersive visuals were captured by Ragnar Th. Sigurðsson, founder of Arctic Images, and drone pilot Arnar Þór Þórsson in collaboration with Perlan Museum, ‘which hosts a state-of-the-art 8K planetarium and other exhibitions on Iceland’s geographic wonders.’ The Mt. Fagradalsfjall volcano recently started erupting back on March 19,...
read moreCanon EOS M50 Mark II sample gallery
Published May 2, 2021 | dpreview staff While a very minor update to its predecessor – YouTube streaming is the biggest change – Canon’s EOS M50 Mark II continues to be an impressive compact, easy-to-use mirrorless camera. Check out our sample gallery for a large selection of tulip photos, with a few other subjects thrown in for good measure. View our Canon EOS M50 II gallery Gear in this story The GFX 100S fits most of the capabilities of the GFX 100 into a smaller and more affordable body. We’ve tested what the camera offers to...
read moreHow to Set Up a MIDI Console for Capture One (or Any Other Photo Software)
Some time ago, I heard about using consoles to control Lightroom. You may have heard about it too, because some of them were reviewed here, here and here on PhotographyLife. This is something that I thought could be fun, but products from Loupedeck or Tangent cost more than $200, which is too expensive for something I wasn’t 100% sure I’d use. So, I decided to purchase a MIDI console – a general term for a controller usually intended for making electronic music – to try it instead. I went with the Behringer X-Touch Mini because of the...
read moreDPReview TV: Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV review
Published May 1, 2021 | dpreview staff [embedded content] The Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV is a compact, stylish and low-priced Micro Four Thirds camera with a 20MP sensor and in-body stabilization. Chris and Jordan put it through its paces in the latest episode of DPReview TV. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Sample images from this episode Gear in this story This year, despite the disruption, plenty of amazing cameras, lenses, accessories and other products came through our doors. Now, as the year...
read moreOlympus E-M10 Mark IV sample gallery (DPReview TV)
Published May 1, 2021 | dpreview staff Our team at DPReview TV just wrapped up a review of the Olympus E-M10 mark IV. As Chris explains, it’s now ‘third winter’ in Canada, so don’t be surprised to see some snow in their sample gallery. View the Olympus E-M10 IV sample gallery Gear in this story This year, despite the disruption, plenty of amazing cameras, lenses, accessories and other products came through our doors. Now, as the year winds down, we’re highlighting some of our standout products of the year. Check...
read moreLava Frenzy: Shooting Fagradalsfjall Volcano in Iceland
[embedded content] A video I made during my visit. Please watch to the end and enjoy. shot using DJI Mavic 2 Pro and Canon 5D Mark IV.Music by DeKibo, licensed through Premiumbeat.comI’d like to thank my good friend Daniel Haussmann for his invaluable help with making this video. A short time ago I returned from Iceland, where I spent two weeks shooting the newly-erupted volcano, which, for lack of a formal name, is called Fagradalsfjall (after a nearby mountain). As an avid volcano photographer, it was quite clear that I had to go, but...
read moreMichael Collins, ‘the loneliest man in history’ and Apollo 11 astronaut dies at 90
The crew of Apollo 11: from left to right, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin. Michael Collins, an Apollo 11 astronaut for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), passed away this past Wednesday at age 90 after a battle with cancer. Collins was affectionately referred to as ‘the loneliest man on the planet’ for being the command module pilot that flew a solo mission in space while his better-known colleagues, Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong, set foot on the moon for the first time in history. Portrait...
read moreNOSEiD app helps reunite lost dogs with their owners using photos of their noses
Iams wants to use the cameras that nearly everyone has in their pockets to help reunite lost dogs with their owners. The company has launched a new app, NOSEiD, that uses your smartphone’s camera to scan your dog’s nose. If your dog is lost, the scan of its nose acts like a fingerprint, allowing someone to track the lost dog back to you. When a dog runs away or is lost, it can be a traumatic experience for humans and dogs alike. Of NOSEiD, Iams says, ‘The app helps you capture your dog’s unique nose print and guides...
read moreReply to Call for Moderators
Looking to add additional moderators. With the current submission of photos being set to automatic, it is important for moderators to review the posts for adherence to the rules. If you are someone in the group that actively review the group pool on a regular basis and would be interested in assisting, please let me know. For existing moderators, please let me know if you are still active in the group moderation Current rules below.1. Members may submit no more than one photo a day to the group pool. 2. Please tag photographs with the name of...
read moreCIPA’s March 2021 data shows positive signs, especially for a maturing mirrorless market
The Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) has released its latest data, detailing the volume and value of digital camera units produced and shipped around the world through March 2021. Before diving into the numbers, it needs to be noted that starting with the data from March 2021, the year-over-year (YoY) numbers should be contextualized with the understanding that March 2020 was the first month where the global economy started feeling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on historical data, production and shipment numbers...
read moreThe absolute beginner’s guide to film photography: Which camera type is right for you?
Published Apr 30, 2021 | Aaron Gold Introduction Elsewhere in our Absolute beginner’s guide to film photography, we wrote about common types of film cameras and not-so-common types of film cameras. So which type is best for you? That depends on what you want to get out of film photography. In this article, we’ll attempt to match different types of film photographers with the best type of camera for their needs. Photo: Dan Bracaglia The GFX 100S fits most of the capabilities of the GFX 100 into a smaller and more affordable body. We’ve...
read moreAll Nikon Full-Frame Cameras as of 2021, Compared
Nikon has been making full-frame digital cameras for almost 15 years, and their overall lineup today can seem overwhelming. In this article, I’ll compare Nikon’s entire full-frame (FX) camera lineup and explain which of these cameras might be a good choice for your photography. This list includes every full-frame digital camera that Nikon has ever made, including those which are now discontinued. The point of this article is to give non-Nikon or first-time Nikon photographers a bird’s-eye view of the available FX Nikon cameras today (and...
read moreCall for Moderators
Lance Rogers says: Looking to add additional moderators. With the current submission of photos being set to automatic, it is important for moderators to review the posts for adherence to the rules. If you are someone in the group that actively review the group pool on a regular basis and would be interested in assisting, please let me know. For existing moderators, please let me know if you are still active in the group moderation Current rules below.1. Members may submit no more than one photo a day to the group pool. 2. Please tag...
read moreHubble captures star ‘on the edge of destruction’
Credits: NASA, ESA, STScI To celebrate the 31st birthday of the Hubble space telescope NASA has released a stunning picture a giant star ‘waging a tug-of-war between gravity and radiation to avoid self-destruction’. The star in question is AG Carinae, and it’s shown surrounded by a glowing pink cloud of dust and gas that measures five light-years across. [embedded content] According to NASA the star was created from giant eruptions that occurred 10,000 years ago, and which blew out the star’s outer layers. This left a constant battle between...
read moreHow an artist pretended to be a European socialite to capture photos of luxurious NYC apartments
A recent story in Architectural Digest tells the story of how an artist used a little social engineering to capture photographs of some of New York City’s most exclusive and expensive pieces of real estate by claiming to be an incredibly wealthy European socialite. According to AD’s reporting, Hungarian artist Andi Shmied took on the false identity of ‘Gabriella,’ a European socialite in search of a new apartment, to capture images for her limited-edition book Private Views: A High-Rise Panorama of Manhattan. The saga that resulted in...
read moreThe city of Helsinki, Finland has put over 65K historical images under Creative Commons
The city of Helsinki, Finland has unveiled a collection of more than 65,000 historical images captured in and around the city that are now free to download and use however you see fit. You can also order prints directly from the site if you wish to support the collection directly. Not much information is given about the collection as a whole, but is appears to be seemingly random assortment of still photographs captured in Helsinki over the years: portraits, still life, architecture and more. The individual images, however, all have a...
read moreDJI Air 2S vs Mavic 2 Pro: which should you choose?
The DJI Air 2S addresses one of the most common feature requests from drone users: a 1″-type sensor camera in a consumer-oriented model. Until recently, DJI users either had to make do with smaller sensors, similar to those found in smartphones, or spend more than $1500 for one of DJI’s more expensive prosumer models, such as the Mavic 2 Pro or Phantom 4 Pro. The Air 2S changes that equation, arriving at a price point of $1000. As the newest model in the lineup, it benefits from the latest DJI features and technologies, many of...
read moreSigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art sample gallery (DPReview TV)
Published Apr 29, 2021 | dpreview staff Our team at DPReview TV recently reviewed the new Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN. This gallery includes many of their test photos so you can judge image quality for yourself. View the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art sample gallery Gear in this story The GFX 100S fits most of the capabilities of the GFX 100 into a smaller and more affordable body. We’ve tested what the camera offers to see who it might make sense for. The Polaroid Go uses a new square-format i-Type ‘Go’ instant film that’s a miniature version of...
read moreImagen AI uses artificial intelligence to edit your photos in Lightroom
Imagen AI recently announced its new desktop app for Mac and PC. Using artificial intelligence, it will automatically edit batches of your photos in Lightroom based on what it has learned from your past editing preferences. Users are required to upload at least 5,000 photos from their Lightroom catalogue to the Imagen AI app, that have already been edited, and an algorithm will generate a profile that can be applied to batches of up to 1,000 photos at a time. Founder Yoav Chai had the good fortune of hiring a freelance photographer he admired...
read moreImagenAI uses artificial intelligence to edit your photos in Lightroom
ImagenAI recently announced its new desktop app for Mac and PC. Using artificial intelligence, it will automatically edit batches of your photos in Lightroom based on what it has learned from your past editing preferences. Users are required to upload at least 5,000 photos from their Lightroom catalogue to the ImagenAI app, that have already been edited, and an algorithm will generate a profile that can be applied to batches of up to 1,000 photos at a time. Founder Yoav Chai had the good fortune of hiring a freelance photographer he admired...
read moreAtomos announces Ninja V+ with 8K/30p and 4K/120p ProRes RAW support, Ninja Stream for remote liveview
Atomos has announced three new pieces of news regarding its Ninja V lineup. First up, the Ninja V gets H.265 codec support in a new, paid upgrade. Next, Atomos has announced the new Ninja V+, an expansion of the Ninja lineup that allows 8K/30p and 4K/120p capture in ProRes RAW. Lastly, Atomos has announced the Ninja Stream, a 5” 4K/60p monitor/recorder that includes built-in Wi-Fi and ethernet connectivity for sharing video feeds across the room — or globe. Ninja V H.265 (HEVC) Upgrade The Atomos Ninja V was released back in 2018. Since then,...
read moreFujifilm GFX 100S review
Introduction GFX100S product photography by Dan Bracaglia & Richard Butler The Fujifilm GFX 100S is the logical next step in the development of the company’s medium format lineup: a 100MP sensor in a single-grip DSLR styled body. But don’t mistake predictability for complacency: the GFX 100S is an awful lot of camera. Inside its comparatively compact body, the GFX 100S carries the 102MP BSI CMOS sensor from the original GFX 100 mounted within a smaller, more powerful image stabilization mechanism. By blending technology from...
read moreReport: TSMC has started production of Apple’s next-generation M-series chipset
Apple’s next-generation M-series chip has entered mass production this month, according to a report from Nikkei Asia. Apple’s M1 chipset was released only five months ago, but the Cupertino-based company isn’t resting on its laurels. Nikkei, citing ‘sources familiar with the matter,’ says the first shipments of the new chipset ‘could begin as early as July for use in MacBooks that are scheduled to go on sale in the second half of this year.’ This news comes just a week after Apple released an entirely redesigned 24” iMac and new iPad Pro...
read moreVideo: What it’s like photographing subjects against one of the blackest fabrics in the world
[embedded content] Photographer Mathieu Stern is most known for his experimentation with weird lenses and cameras, but for his most recent video, he tested out what photographs would look like if you used one of the blackest materials available as a backdrop. The blackest material in the world right now is believed to be Vantablack, a material made by Surrey NanoSystems from randomly-aligned carbon nanotubes that absorbs 99.965% of visible light that hits it. Unfortunately, the artistic use of S-VIS is available exclusively to the studio of...
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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.