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Leica will increase prices across nearly its entire product lineup starting April 1—no joke
Leica has announced it will be increasing the price of its products starting April 1, 2021. And before you ask—no, this is not a joke. ‘Over the past year, the relationship between the US Dollar and Euro has suffered and we have absorbed these costs,’ says Leica Camera in its press release announcing the increase. ’However, as this continues, we need to adjust our pricing in order to ensure pricing integrity across all Leica subsidiaries and to continue delivering the highest quality of products.’ Leica says the price increase will vary by...
read moreVideo: Into the snow with Taylor Jackson and the Nikon Z6 II
Published Mar 17, 2021 | This is sponsored content, created with the support of Amazon and Nikon [embedded content] With a 24MP full-frame sensor and 4K video capture, the Nikon Z6 II is a versatile stills and video-capable camera, which offers a powerful feature set for photographers and filmmakers alike. The Z6 II also offers user-friendly ergonomics and extensive weather-sealing, making it a perfect camera for travel and use in tough environments. In this video, photographer Taylor Jackson takes the Nikon Z6 II deep into the mountains of...
read moreLuminar AI Update 2 available now, includes significant updates to Sky AI
Skylum today released Luminar AI Update 2, a free update to Luminar AI focused on improving sky replacement, simplifying workflows and more. Of the update to the AI-powered photo editor, Skylum CEO Alex Tsepko said, ‘Too often, complexity is the enemy of creativity. It adds time and frustration to a process we think should be fun, even joyful. With Luminar AI, our goal is to strip out that complexity. Update 2 builds on this work and offers more creative tools. I am excited to see what people make with it.’ Image credit:...
read moreKensington’s new StudioDock hub wants to turn your iPad into an iMac Mini
Computer accessory manufacturer Kensingston has announced the availability of the StudioDock, an all-in-one docking solution for turning your iPad Pr or iPad Air into a desktop-style workstation. First shown off at CES 2021, the StudioDock is a desktop docking station that adds an array of ports and other functionality to iPad Pro (2018 or later) and iPad Air (2020 or later) tablets. [embedded content] In addition to being a magnetic stand that charges a connected iPad Pro/Air at 37.5W, the StudioDock also adds an extra USB-C port, three...
read moreSlideshow: Nominees for the 2021 World Press Photo Contest
Nominees were recently announced for the 64th annual World Press Photo Contest. The list includes contenders for the World Press Photo of the Year, World Press Photo Story of the Year, and World Press Photo Interactive of the Year. “The nominated images, stories, and productions we introduce today present different perspectives of one of the most important years in recent history, marked by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the social rights movements around the world. Amongst the nominees are remarkable stories of hope, resilience, and...
read moreAdobe releases Lightroom updates offering new features and improved performance
Adobe has announced updates for Lightroom, Lightroom for mobile and Lightroom Classic. Lightroom desktop (version 4.2) and Lightroom for mobile (version 6.2) include numerous new features, Apple ProRaw support and additional enhancements. Meanwhile, improved performance is the primary update to Lightroom Classic (version 10.2). Looking first at Lightroom desktop (4.2), the software features a new personalized feed. The ‘For you’ tab in the ‘Learn’ and ‘Discover’ sections now feature in the desktop version...
read moreDPReview TV: Sony 50mm F1.2 GM review
Published Mar 16, 2021 | dpreview staff [embedded content] It’s rare that Chris and Jordan review a lens with almost no faults, but the Sony 50mm F1.2 GM hits the mark. Watch their review to find out just how good it is. Also, tell us in the comments if we should launch a new show called ‘Story Time with Jordan’, in which Jordan dramatically reads excerpts from your favorite camera manuals and MTF charts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Sample photos from this episode Gear in...
read moreSony FE 50mm F1.2 GM sample gallery
Published Mar 16, 2021 | dpreview staff Sony’s new FE 50mm F1.2 GM lens features the company’s latest and greatest optical technology, but does the image quality live up to its billing? Have a look at our sample gallery and decide for yourself. View our Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM sample gallery With dual processors, dual card slots and more, Nikon’s Z7 Mark II is a more capable camera than its predecessor in every way. But we have a few remaining qualms: find out just what we make of the Z7 II. First launched in early 2004 under...
read moreSony announces new ultra-fast FE 50mm F1.2 GM lens
Published Mar 16, 2021 | dpreview staff Sony has announced its FE 50mm F1.2 GM (G Master) lens. The lens gives photographers an extra 1/2-stop of light in a body the same size and weight as the Planar T* 50mm F1.4 ZA that has been on the market for several years. The optical construction comprises 14 elements in 10 groups, and includes three ‘extreme aspherical’ (XA) elements that minimize aberrations while allowing for high resolving power across the frame wide open. The ‘Nano AR II’ coating helps to reduce flare and...
read moreVideo: How to correctly pronounce the names of German camera companies, products
I suppose it must be a bit annoying to listen to English speakers ruining your language and heritage by making up their own way of pronouncing the names of companies and products from your native country – let alone place names. But it is so common-place that some foreign speakers use English pronunciations of their own words when addressing an English speaking audience. [embedded content] German Maximillian Heinrich from Analog Insights was pulled up recently by a Mitdeutscher in comments on YouTube for exactly that – pronouncing the names...
read moreNikon Z7 II review
Introduction Product shots: Dan Bracaglia Late last year, Nikon announced the Z7 II, the second iteration of its (for now) range topping high-resolution full-frame mirrorless camera. As the name implies, this is a refinement rather than a reimagining; and while the updates may not knock your socks off, we really enjoyed the original Z7 and this new model builds on an already successful formula. Jump to: What’s new | Body and handling | Image quality | Autofocus | Video |Conclusion | Samples | Specifications The Z7 II still has a 45.7MP...
read moreMeyer Optik Görlitz announces the Primoplan 58mm F1.9 II lens for $899
Meyer Optik Görlitz has announced the release of the Primoplan 58mm F1.9 II lens for an array of full frame and crop camera systems. As with Meyer Optik Görlitz’s other second-generation lenses — denoted by the ‘II’ in the name — the Primoplan 58mm F1.9 II will offer the same visual characteristics of its first-generation counterpart, but will use higher-quality materials and a better production process. ‘The initial Primoplan 58 f1.9 was developed by the brilliant Meyer-Optik designer Paul Schäfter 80 years ago,’ says Meyer Optik Görlitz....
read moreMacro Photography Ideas to Try at Home
Most of us have gotten rather used to our homes over the past year. And most photographers, including me, have had a harder time finding interesting subjects and inspiration as a result. But one of the best things about macro photography is that you can do it anywhere, including indoors, with a bit of creativity. This article compiles some of my favorite DIY-type ideas for macro photography at home – try them out yourself! I’ll mention before we start that I’m not the first photographer to think of most of these ideas, and I wouldn’t be...
read moreSoftware review: DxO PhotoLab 4 brings several small improvements – and one big one
Introduction First launched in early 2004 under the name Optics Pro, DxO rebranded its Raw processor as PhotoLab back in 2017 to better reflect that its capabilities now go far beyond just lens corrections, and simultaneously absorbed the popular Nik Collection plugins from Google for integration into its own software. It has also shuttered its nascent hardware business altogether, and spun off its DxOMark camera, lens and smartphone testing lab as a separate company in 2017. Now entirely focused on software development, DxO has nevertheless...
read more500px launches portfolio website service for Pro account members
Photography sharing website 500px has introduced a new service that allows Pro members to build a gallery website that shows off their pictures outside of the 500px website. The new Portfolio feature offers a number of templates dedicated to displaying photographs, and the company says it takes just a few minutes to set up and requires no web-building knowledge or experience. [embedded content] The idea is that members are able to create their own website that can stand alone on a custom web address or become a part of an existing personal...
read moreDPReview TV: How to set up your Canon EOS R5 or R6
Published Mar 13, 2021 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Modern cameras have some amazing features, but they’re not always turned on by default. This week, Chris and Jordan share their recommended setup for two popular models: the Canon EOS R5 and R6. Want to see us do similar episodes for other cameras? Tell us what models you’d like us to include in the comments. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Gear in this story After two rounds of voting, DPReview readers have decided on their...
read moreVideo: The reasons why Terry Fouche loves photography are inspiring and relatable
As part of his video series, ‘We’re the People,’ filmmaker Myles Matsuno highlights different people, their stories and their passions. One of Matsuno’s subjects is photographer Terry Fouche. In the video below, Fouche explains why he loves photography, and much of what he says is very relatable. In the video, Fouche says he first started photography by playing with his grandfather’s camera as a kid. Fouche was never skilled with drawing or painting, but he wanted to have a creative outlet, so photography was a...
read moreAtomos working on Ninja V update for recording ProRes RAW video from Sony’s FX3
Atomos has announced it’s working alongside Sony to bring ProRes RAW recording to its Ninja V monitor/recorder when connected to Sony’s new FX3 Cinema Line camera over HDMI. Although only in development at this point, the update will enable Atomos’ Ninja V monitor/recorder to record the 16-bit Raw output of Sony’s new FX3 Cinema Line camera at 4K60p. There is one caveat, however. While the FX3 is capable of ouputting 16-bit Raw video over its HDMI port, the Ninja V can only record ProRes RAW at 12-bit, meaning any ProRes RAW footage recorded...
read moreFilm Fridays: The Space Age-looking East German autofocus SLR that nearly was
An early engineering model of the autofocus-capable Praktica BY60.Photo: Praktica Collector During much of the Cold War, Praktica-brand cameras – manufactured in the East German city of Dresden by camera conglomerate Pentacon – were ubiquitous among Soviet photography enthusiasts and budget-conscious western hobbyists. But as the 1980’s rolled around, one key feature that Prakticas noticeably lacked was autofocus. All that was set to change by the late 1980’s, with the planned introduction of the Praktica BY60, the first East...
read moreReply to Old canon DSLRs -Photos never 100% sharp
tourtrophy: Focus is on the spot, no question there. Let me reformulate the question. I’m shooting with 5dIII and sigma 35mm which is a very sharp lens. I stop it to f8, and manually focus at infinity. The camera is on the tripod, so no motion blur there. When I pixel peep that photo at full size, why it isn’t 100% sharp even in the center? Why does a detailed object, like a bush for example still look a bit mushy? That’s what I want to...
read moreOld canon DSLRs -Photos never 100% sharp
Photos Members Group Since Old canon DSLRs -Photos never 100% sharp Điđi says: Just realized this. So far I was using 1000d, 40d, 5d and 5d III What I noticed is that photos, especially detailed landscapes are never absolutely sharp when looking at full size. Even when using very sharp primes well stopped down. I always convert raws in lightroom, using it’s default sharpening. Is that because of low pass filter? Did newer cameras solve that problem? 12:25AM, 12 March 2021 PST (permalink) tourtrophy says: Lots of variables here. Lens,...
read moreOPPO launches Find X3 Pro featuring 50MP ultra-wide camera and billion-color capture
OPPO has launched its latest smartphone in its Find X Series, the Find X3 Pro. The flagship Android device is the first to feature a camera that can capture, process and display one billion colors with OPPO’s proprietary Full-path 10-bit Colour Management System. For comparison, most smartphone screens display 16.7 million colors. It also comes equipped with a Dual-flagship camera that can zoom in up to 60x for microscopic photography. ‘We have taken inspiration from the depths of the cosmos, from the future, and the past, to deliver...
read moreBlackmagic Design adds Apple M1 support to DaVinci Resolve 17 and Fusion 17 apps
Blackmagic Design has launched DaVinci Resolve 17.1 and Fusion 17.1. The update adds native support for Apple’s M1 Macs. The public release follows months of public beta testing. The announcement also comes just a day after Adobe announced that Photoshop for M1 Macs is now available. The software choices for creatives hoping to get the most out of their new Apple silicon computers are readily expanding. DaVinci Resolve 17 was first announced as a public beta last November and added more than 300 new features and improvements. The full...
read moreLeica announces a new D-Lux 7 ‘Street Kit’
Leica has announced the release of the D-Lux 7 Street Kit, an all-in-one offering Leica pitches as the ‘perfect choice for spontaneous street photography’ At the core of the new Street Kit is a black-finish Leica D-Lux 7. As with its non-street counterpart, which is effectively a rebranded Panasonic LUMIX LX100 II, the Street Kit D-Lux 7 offers a 17MP Four Thirds sensor with a Leica DC Vario-Summilux 10.9–34mm F1.7–2.8 ASPH lens in front (24 – 75mm full-frame equivalent). Aside from the new black paint job, the Street Kit also throws in a...
read morePanasonic Lumix DC-S5 review
Previous 1 Introduction 2 Next Product photos by Dan Bracaglia The Panasonic S5 is a 24MP full-frame mirrorless camera built around the same sensor as the Panasonic S1, but in a smaller, more affordable body. In fact, despite having a full-frame sensor, the S5 is smaller in every dimension than its Micro Four Thirds sibling, the GH5. Aiming to appeal to both photographers and videographers, it includes updates to Panasonic’s DFD autofocus system, new creative photo modes, and video features that come close to matching both the GH5 and...
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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.