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Will the new Nikon Z9 feature a heated handgrip and ‘Niko’ smart assistant? Nope.
The Nikon Z9 hasn’t been released yet, but the team over at nature photographer tour company Squiver has published a thorough ‘field report’ on the camera on its blog, going over the rather, shall we say, interesting feature set that they claim is offered by Nikon’s upcoming flagship mirrorless camera. In the report – which, in case you’re still not getting it, was published April 1st – Squiver co-founder and nature photographer Marsel van Oosten, claims to have spent the past month ‘extensively’ testing the Nikon Z9. He starts off by...
read moreCanon releases 1.3.1 firmware update for EOS R6 after 1.3.0 caused video bug
Earlier this week, Canon released a trio of firmware updates for its EOS R5, EOS R6 and EOS-1D X Mark III camera systems. Within 24 hours, we were informed Canon had removed the firmware version 1.3.0 update for the EOS R6, without any explanation as to why. We now know it was due to an issue that caused problems when shooting Full HD video in high-speed modes using EF-S lenses or cropped video shooting, thanks to a few Twitter users who deduced the problem in a video posted to Chinese social media site BiliBili by user ‘蛋卷肉丝丶.’ A screenshot...
read moreHands-on with the Pentax K-3 Mark III
At long last, it’s here: Ricoh’s Pentax K-3 Mark III. We’ve known about its eventual existence in some form or other since development announcements in 2019, but we were still a bit taken aback by just how much reworking Ricoh has done on this camera; it shares a lot of its design and handling DNA with the previous model, but on the inside, just about everything is brand new. So without further ado, let’s take a little tour of Ricoh’s latest flagship APS-C...
read more500 Rule vs NPF Rule: Shutter Speed for Astrophotography
NIKON Z 6 + 20mm f/1.8 @ 20mm, ISO 1600, 20 seconds, f/2.0 When you’re photographing the night sky, it can be a serious challenge to pick the right camera settings. Shutter speed in particular is a difficult one, forcing you to fight between capturing enough light or capturing sharp stars. Two popular rules aim to help – the 500 rule and NPF rule – but how do they work in practice? Is one better than the other? This article explains everything you need to know. Table of Contents Balancing Star Movement and Noise Let me start by explaining the...
read moreMars Curiosity rover sends ‘selfie’ from its ongoing tour of Mars
While much recent attention has been given to the latest rover to land on Mars, Perseverance, the Curiosity rover is still working on the red planet. Curiosity has been on Mars for more than 3,000 sols (Martian days) and has captured nearly 800,000 images. Curiosity’s latest image is a composite of 71 images captured by a pair of cameras, and the new image looks like Curiosity snapped a selfie. The new image shows Curiosity in front of ‘Mont Mercou,’ a rock outcrop that stands 20′ (6m) tall. The panorama comprises 60...
read moreSony adds AI-powered ‘Live Gallery’ feature to its Visual Story mobile app
Sony Electronics recently announced updates to its Visual Story, a cloud-based mobile application that works with various models of cameras the company produces. Built with event photographers in mind, ‘Visual Story’ Version 1.1 uses AI (artificial intelligence) to instantly recognize scenes and objects. The app will continuously select what it deems the best images for real-time gallery creation. [embedded content] What this means, for these socially-distanced times, is that friends, family and colleagues can view the highlights...
read moreClass action complaint filed in New York alleges Sony isn’t addressing premature a7 III shutter failures
Last week, a class action complaint was filed in the Southern District of New York alleging Sony Electronic Inc. is denying warranty claims in violation of New York law regarding widespread shutter defects of Sony’s a7 III mirrorless camera. The complaint, filed by plaintiff John Guerriero for $402, alleges Sony a7 III camera units have premature shutter failure, which render the affected cameras unusable without expensive repairs. After providing a brief summary of the difference between DSLR cameras and mirrorless cameras to the courts, the...
read moreDPReview TV: How a crappy camera made Jordan a better videographer
Published Mar 31, 2021 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Jordan promised to shoot four DPReview TV episodes with the Pentax K-01 if we reached 300,000 YouTube subscribers by February 14th of this year. We reached our goal and Jordan held up his end of the bargain. Find out what he learned about shooting with this less-than-stellar camera. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Gear in this story Pentax Japan has unveiled a new colour variation of its Marc Newson-designed K-01 mirrorless camera,...
read more‘Vanishing Asia’ is a 3-book set of 9,000 photos documenting Asia’s disappearing traditions
Lead image: Men in Afghanistan playing the game buzkashi. Image credit: Kevin Kelly Kevin Kelly, one of the co-founders of Wired, has spent 40 years photographing vanishing cultures and traditions throughout Asia. He has spent the last year designing and producing a large photo book, ‘Vanishing Asia,’ which he has launched on Kickstarter. The photobook, which comes in three volumes, features disappearing traditions and designs from 35 countries. Of his new book, Kelly writes, ‘There is no doubt Asia is the future. But its...
read moreVideo: Shooting fashion with the Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Published Mar 31, 2021 | This is sponsored content, created with the support of Amazon and Panasonic [embedded content] The Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 is a compact, lightweight mirrorless interchangeable lens camera with a 24MP full-frame sensor. Aimed at enthusiast photographers and videographers, the S5 features a solid set of tools for stills photographers and filmmakers alike, including lot of high-end video functionality inherited from models higher up in Panasonic’s S-series range. We took the Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 to the Bay Area and...
read morePentax K-3 Mark III initial review
The Pentax K-3 Mark III is Ricoh’s latest high-end APS-C DSLR. It’s built around a 26MP BSI-CMOS sensor and has been redesigned from the ground up to become, on paper, the most capable, most usable K-mount camera ever made. Jump to: What’s new| How it compares | Body and handling | Initial impressions | Specifications Although it shares much of its styling with the K-3 II, launched in 2015, the third iteration has been significantly redesigned and re-thought to offer improvements across the board. From the viewfinder and the...
read moreRicoh’s Pentax K-3 III 26MP DSLR is finally here
Ricoh has officially unveiled the Pentax K-3 III, a 26MP APS-C DSLR with a host of significant updates over the previous K-3 II. The camera is built around A stabilized 25.7MP BSI-CMOS sensor and sees most of its critical components entirely reworked or replaced. A new shutter mechanism allows it to shoot at up to 12 fps (11 with continuous autofocus), with less viewfinder blackout as the frames are being shot. The in-body stabilization system is now rated as offering 5.5EV of correction, the most yet for a K-mount camera. It gains a...
read moreGetty Images announces the acquisition of stock photo platform Unsplash
Unsplash has announced it’s being acquired by Getty Images. Launched in 2013 as a Tumblr blog with ten images, Unsplash has developed into a large source for free photographs. Users can download full-resolution images from Unsplash, for free and for any purpose. More than 100 million images are downloaded for free from Unsplash each month. Unsplash will continue to operate as a standalone brand and division of Getty Images, where users typically pay licensing fees. As PetaPixel points out in its coverage, Unsplash has generated some...
read moreCanon’s EOS R5 gets C-Log 3, 120 fps Full HD shooting with 1.3.0 firmware update
Canon has released firmware updates for its EOS R5, EOS R6, and EOS 1D X Mark III camera systems, bringing new features and improvements, especially for its EOS R5 mirrorless camera. EOS R5 Firmware version 1.3.0 for the Canon EOS R5 brings Canon Log 3 shooting to Canon’s current flagship mirrorless camera. Canon Log 3, commonly shortened to C-Log 3, is available in Canon’s Cinema EOS Series cameras and is a ‘logarithmic gamma curve designed to achieve very wide dynamic ranges and be compatible with cinema production workflows.’ This addition...
read moreCanon Europe offering €16,000 in grants for documentary filmmakers, female photojournalists
Canon Europe has opened the application period for its annual grant that aims to give two professional photographers a boost for a new project. The two grants on offer are the Canon Female Photojournalist Grant and the Canon Video Grant — both of which finance the successful applicant to the tune of €8,000 (~$9,400). To apply, you must be able to prove you are a professional, and you’ll be expected to produce a detailed plan for the project you want to shoot. Projects should cover ‘social, economic, political or cultural subject in a...
read morePanasonic Interview: ‘We will strengthen both full frame and M43’
Yosuke Yamane, director of Panasonic’s Imaging Division. In the latest in our series of socially distanced interviews with senior executives in the digital photography industry, we sat down (virtually) with Yosuke Yamane, director of Panasonic’s Imaging Division. Among the topics discussed were Panasonic’s approach to developing cameras for both photographers and videographers, upcoming improvements to autofocus, and the future of Micro Four Thirds. Please note that this interview was conducted over email and has been edited...
read moreIs a private loan in Australia for me?
Photos Members Group Since Is a private loan in Australia for me? elainewuads says: Obtaining a private mortgage in Australia is the solution to your home loan needs. The terms of a private mortgage, including the length of the loan, down payment amount, interest rate, and type of loan, are negotiated between the private individuals. Private lenders offer flexible home loans to suit your needs no matter what stage you are at. This determines whether you have selected the right private lender in Australia to fund your private mortgage. 1:31AM,...
read moreVenus Optics’ PL-mount 1.33x Rear Anamorphic Adapter, 1.4x Full Frame Expander now available for $999 each
More than a year after first showing off its prototypes, Venus Optics has announced the release of its new Laowa 1.33x Rear Anamorphic Adapter and Laowa 1.4x Full Frame Expander, both of which are PL to PL adapters. Laowa 1.33x Rear Anamorphic Adapter The Laowa 1.33x Rear Anamorphic Adapter does what its name suggests—it creates a 2:1 wide screen squeeze that fits a 2.35:1 cinematic ratio onto a 16:9 sensor, which can then be desqueezed in post-production for a more cinematic look. Venus Optics notes this adapter doesn’t provide exactly the...
read moreLeica and 1854 team up to introduce £5000 grants for a new Commission Series
Back in January, Leica reminded us of the importance of photography. Now it’s acting on its message by giving photographers the opportunity to tell a story through imagery with the help of a £5000 grant. In partnership with 1854, publisher of The British Journal of Photography, Leica is awarding one new grant, each month, through a Commission Series running from March through May. The theme for the first of three installments of the Commission Series is Witnesses of: The Everyday. Photographers are required to submit 10 existing photographs...
read morePrototype Leica designed by Jony Ive, Marc Newson expected to fetch over $250K at auction
A 2013 prototype Leica camera, created by former Apple designers Sir Jonathon Ive and Marc Newson, will go up for auction in June at the Leitz Photographica Auction. The camera, which is believed to be a one-off prototype, was created while developing the (RED) Leica M, which ended up selling for $1.8M at a charity auction back in 2013. The prototype camera features an almost identical build to the final (RED) Leica M, but lacks a few of the external details. Specifically, the prototype shows off a smooth, reflective metal surface, whereas...
read moreSony’s a7S III gets its S-Cinetone picture profile with new 2.00 firmware update
Sony has released firmware version 2.00 for its a7S III camera, bringing the S-Cinetone picture profile and more to its full-frame mirrorless camera. Back in February, Sony Nordic accidentally leaked this firmware 2.00 update for the a7S III, so it’s not necessarily a surprise. But its release means Sony’s a7S III becomes even more similar to Sony’s recently-released FX3 Cine Line camera, which is effectively a cinema-oriented version of the a7S III with no built-in EVF and a more modular design. A gradient graph from Sony showing where...
read moreField review: Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN
Introduction The Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens is a very compact, lightweight standard zoom lens for full-frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras. It boasts a constant F2.8 maximum aperture across its zoom range and is available for both the Sony E-mount, as well as for Leica, Sigma and Panasonic cameras from the L-mount Alliance. It’s aimed at photographers and videographers who want a bright walkaround zoom and the bokeh possibilities that a wide aperture brings but who don’t want the size, weight and cost typical of...
read moreReport: Sony tops mirrorless production in 2020 with Canon close behind
Citing data from research firm Techno System Research, Japanese business publication Sankeibiz has revealed (machine-translated) the production numbers for various camera manufacturers throughout 2020. Amongst the data is the unsurprising fact that Canon, Nikon and Sony have, combined, produced 75% of the 3.26 million mirrorless cameras produced in 2020. According to the Techno System Research’s data, there were a total of 5.65 million interchangeable lens cameras produced in 2020: 3.26 million mirrorless cameras and 2.39 million DSLR...
read moreSpring colors: Canon RF 70-200mm F4L IS USM sample gallery
The Canon RF 70-200mm F4L IS USM is a very compact, medium-aperture zoom lens for the company’s mirrorless RF mount. With an innovative design and advanced optical makeup, it offers the promise of high image quality in a package not much larger than most standard zooms. So how does it perform? We’ve been shooting with a production sample for a few days, and you can view our gallery from the links above and below. View our gallery of samples from the Canon RF 70-200mm F4L IS USM Gear in this story Canon has introduced two new...
read moreBest Books About Composition for Photographers
Whether you are a new photographer learning the basics of composition for the first time, or a more experienced photographer looking to improve your photographic composition there is a book on this list for you. The one thing the books on this list all have in common is that they are focused on how to use the rules of composition to better communicate your own personal vision. I focused on books that go beyond the “what” and focus on the “how” and the “why” which is something many basic books about composition are missing. While the books...
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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.