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definitely the birds, crows and blu jays are key. They are like sentinels and will tell you when Birds of Prey are near by. smaller birds will let you know about Falcons. I put the music in when I get home and edit the videos/photos.                  Bach [like David Illig suggest, above] They tell you when cars are coming...
read moreWristcam adds a pair of cameras to your Apple Watch
Since its release, users have wondered when the Apple Watch would include a camera. As of the recent Series 6 revisions, the Apple wearable has yet to integrate a camera. However, a new product for Apple Watch adds a pair of cameras to your wrist. Wristcam is an Apple-certified band for your Apple Watch and includes a pair of Sony-made cameras. A 2MP ‘self-facing’ camera can record 1080p video, while a second ‘world-facing’ camera records 8MP still images and 4K video. By using the accompanying Wristcam app on your...
read moreVideo: One man’s quest to watercool a Canon R5 into an 8K video powerhouse
This July, Canon released a media advisory clarifying the overheating concerns of early Canon EOS R5 and R6 users. After Lensrentals took apart the R5, we better understood the thermal constraints of the design. The camera is very tightly sealed, which is great when you want to keep water out, but not so great when you want heat to escape. In its media release, Canon stated the approximate recording time for 8K 30p video with the R5 before the camera overheated is about 20 minutes. After letting the camera cool for 10 minutes, users can...
read moreReview: Monogram Creative Console – a refinement of our favorite modular editing hardware
Monogram Creative Consolefrom $248 | Monogram The Monogram Creative Console includes a series of modular units which attach magnetically to each other in a configuration of your choosing. The Monogram Creative Console is a new set of modular, customizable controls that magnetically attach to one another. They work nicely with a wide variety of programs and apps, offering direct tactile shortcuts for most-used tasks and operations. Key specs Modular design Each unit attaches via strong magnets Solid Construction with no-slip base 5 different...
read moreNikon adds CFexpress Type B card support to its D500, D850 and D5 DSLR camera systems
Ten months after originally announcing its intentions to do so, Nikon has released a trio of firmware updates for its D5, D850 and D500 cameras that, amongst other updates, brings CFExpress Type B support for to all three DSLRs. This new support means Nikon D5, D850 and D500 DSLRs, like the Z6, Z6 II, Z7 and Z7 II mirrorless cameras, can now use CFExpress Type B cards, which are now more readily accessible and come in higher capacities than their similarly-designed XQD counterparts. In addition to the CFExpress Type B support, the firmware...
read moreSigma 35mm F2 DG DN sample gallery
Published Dec 3, 2020 | dpreview staff The 35mm F2 DG DN is the ‘standard prime’ in the group of new Sigma I-series lenses. We threw one onto the Sony a7R IV and went out shooting. Take a look. Gear in this story Chris and Jordan take a look at the new Sigma 35mm F2 and 65mm F2. Depending on which system you’re in and what your needs are, they might just be the compact, well-priced and impressively sharp little primes you’ve been looking for. Sigma has introduced its new ‘I series’ of compact, premium...
read moreTamron announces 17-70mm F2.8 for Sony APS-C cameras
Tamron has introduced the 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD lens for Sony APS-C bodies. The lens has a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 25.5-105mm and uses the company’s ‘Vibration Compensation’ image stabilizer (no word on its performance). The 17-70 F2.8 has a total of 16 elements, including one hybrid aspherical and two glass-molded aspherical elements. The focus unit is driving by a ‘Rapid eXtra-silent stepping drive’ (RXD) stepper motor. The minimum focus distance is 19cm (7.5″) and the maximum magnification...
read moreCIPA’s October report shows camera market has mostly recovered from its COVID-19 downturn
Top: Panasonic S1 (left) Canon EOS R (right) Bottom: Sony a7 III (left), Nikon Z6 (right) It’s been a rather tumultuous year for camera sales atop a market already in decline, but the latest report from Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) shows the market is back in business and nearly recovered from the COVID-19 downturn. CIPA, an industry association that aggregates shipment and sales information from the leading camera manufacturers, has shared its October numbers, which show the September recovery of shipments wasn’t a...
read moreApple releases Pro Display XDR Calibrator for its $5,000-plus monitor
Apple Pro Display XDR users can now perform in-field recalibration of their monitors. Apple has released the Pro Display XDR Calibrator, allowing users to recalibrate their displays for the first time since the display’s release last December. Every Pro Display XDR comes calibrated from the factory; however, the new free-to-download Calibrator software allows for in-field recalibration for specific workflows ‘that may require custom calibration’. To perform calibration, you must use one of the following spectroradiometers:...
read moreSlideshow: People’s Choice Award finalists for Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition has selected 25 finalist photos for its People’s Choice Award. Now it’s up to the public to vote for the overall winner. Anyone can participate in the process until February 2nd at 14:00 GMT. Over 49,000 images were submitted to this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. 100 images were chosen as winners or finalists by the panel of judges. An additional 25 photos have been set aside for this latest shortlist. Make sure you view the...
read moreSigma 65mm F2 DG DN sample gallery (DPReview TV)
Published Dec 2, 2020 | dpreview staff Earlier this week we published our samples from the new Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN when mounted on a Sony body. Chris and Jordan from DPReview TV also shot a gallery with the lens, but on Panasonic bodies. Have a look. Gear in this story We are retrieving offers for your location, please refresh the page to see the prices. Sigma has introduced its new ‘I series’ of compact, premium full-frame lenses for E and L mounts. The 24mm F3.5, 35mm F2 and 65mm F2 DG DN share similar designs and have...
read moreQualcomm unveils new Snapdragon 888 SoC with 3 ISPs capable of 8K video, 120fps still shooting, 960fps slo-mo and more
Today, Qualcomm revealed details of the Snapdragon 888, its next-generation flagship mobile chipset, showing what kind of features, functionality and performance we can expect to see in flagship Android mobile devices in the coming year. [embedded content] The Snapdragon 888 is a System on a Chip (SoC) that consists of multiple processors atop a single substrate. These include multiple CPU and GPU cores, as well as additional mobile and AI components for powering all of the features we’ve come to expect from flagship mobile devices. At the...
read moreBronine Volkit can change four different battery models at the same time
South Korean battery charger manufacturer Lycan has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help it introduce a single device that can simultaneously charge and manage up to four different types of camera battery. The idea of the proposed Bronine Volkit is that users will be able to save space, reduce waste and save money by using a single charger and a series of battery holders to deal with multiple batteries from most popular camera brands. Up to four individual battery holders connect directly to the main charging station and the station’s...
read more(Select) Android smartphones now work with Profoto’s professional lights via Profoto Camera app beta
One of the most-asked questions Profoto received after releasing its Profoto Camera app for iOS was: ‘when will it be available for Android devices?’ Now, four months after releasing the Profoto Camera app for iOS alongside the release of its B10/B10 Plus strobes, an Android version is here, albeit in beta and limited to a select number of Samsung devices, for now. As with its iOS counterpart, the Profoto Camera app for Android beta makes it possible for Android users to trigger a number of its strobes, speedlights and compact LED lights...
read moreSony’s new Visual Story iOS app is designed for wedding and event photographers
Sony has announced Visual Story, a new iOS application for Sony camera users. The app has been designed with wedding and event photographers in mind and provides users with simplified gallery creation, cloud storage, and web delivery solutions. Visual Story offers automated image transfer from compatible Sony Alpha cameras to the cloud. From there, users can edit and deliver curated digital albums directly to their clients. To speed up image selection and organization, the app also utilizes AI and reads the metadata of your images. ‘The...
read moreNikon Mirrorless Cameras Compared
Ever since Nikon released its first Z-mount mirrorless cameras in 2018, the camera line-up has grown tremendously, totaling 6 cameras. The first two cameras, the Nikon Z6 and Z7 have been updated with their second-generation bodies. In-between, Nikon also released the Z5 – a budget full-frame mirrorless camera, as well as the Z50 – Nikon’s first Z-mount APS-C camera. In this article, we will take a look at the general specifications of these cameras and see how they compare to each other. To make it easier to compare these cameras...
read moreYongnuo has patented a modular camera system aiming to best smartphone cameras
Chinese manufacturer Yongnuo appears to be working on a modular mirrorless camera. Per Lighting Rumours, Yongnuo has filed a patent for a device combining a ‘mobile terminal’ and an external lens assembly. The mobile terminal appears to be similar to a smartphone in its shape and form factor. The device has a large display and a central, exposed image sensor. There aren’t specifics about the sensor, but it’s worth considering that Yongnuo joined the Micro Four Thirds (MFT) System Standard in February of this year....
read moreDPReview TV: Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN and 65mm F2 DG DN review
Published Dec 1, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Chris and Jordan take a look at the new Sigma 35mm F2 and 65mm F2 Contemporary lenses for E- and L-mount. Depending on which system you’re in and what your needs are, they might just be the compact, well-priced and impressively sharp little primes you’ve been looking for. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN sample images Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN sample images Gear in this story The Canon EOS Rebel T8i (also known as...
read moreSigma 65mm F2 DG DN sample gallery
Published Dec 1, 2020 | dpreview staff The Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN is for the photographer who wants a focal length that falls squarely between 50mm and 85mm. Have a look at our initial sample gallery taken on a full-frame Sony body. Gear in this story The Canon EOS Rebel T8i (also known as the EOS 850D or Kiss X10i in some markets) is a 24MP DSLR aimed at first-time DSLR buyers and enthusiasts. Read our full review to find out how it performs. Vaporware no more: the much-speculated-about Zeiss ZX1 has arrived. Combining a 37MP full-frame sensor,...
read moreSigma 35mm F2 DG DN sample gallery (DPReview TV)
Published Dec 1, 2020 | dpreview staff While they were out shooting their video about Sigma’s new lenses, Chris and Jordan filled up a memory card with photos from the 35mm F2 DG DN and Panasonic S5/S1H. Have a look. Gear in this story The Canon EOS Rebel T8i (also known as the EOS 850D or Kiss X10i in some markets) is a 24MP DSLR aimed at first-time DSLR buyers and enthusiasts. Read our full review to find out how it performs. Vaporware no more: the much-speculated-about Zeiss ZX1 has arrived. Combining a 37MP full-frame sensor,...
read moreSigma introduces 24mm F3.5, 35mm F2 and 65mm F2 lenses for E and L mounts
Published Dec 1, 2020 | dpreview staff Sigma has introduced its new I-series of compact, premium full-frame lenses for Sony E-mount and Leica/Panasonic/Sigma’s L-mount. The 24mm F3.5, 35mm F2 and 65mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary lenses share similar designs and have weather-sealed metal bodies. All three lenses have aperture rings and by-wire manual focus dials, and are driven by stepping motors. The 24mm F3.5 DG DN has a total of 10 elements, which include both SLD and aspherical glass. The special elements, along with Sigma’s...
read moreHands-on with new Sigma 35mm and 65mm F2 DG DN lenses
Sigma just added three ‘I-series’ lenses to its Contemporary lineup, in the form of 24mm, 35mm and 65mm primes. Physically somewhat similar to the metal-bodied 45mm F2.8 ‘C’ released alongside the fp, these new primes promise very good performance and light weight when paired with L-mount and Sony E-mount mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. We’ve had our hands on the 35mm and 65mm for a few days; read on for pictures, impressions and key...
read moreVazen announces the 65mm T2 1.8x anamorphic lens for MFT camera systems, rounding out the 3 lens lineup
Anamorphic lens specialist Vazen has announced its new 65mm T2 1.8x anamorphic lens for the Micro Four Thirds (MFT) system will cost $3,250 and is ready to ship immediately. The new lens completes the 1.8x MFT lens lineup, according to the company, alongside its 28mm T2.2 and 40mm T2 counterparts. When used with the full 4:3 MFT sensor, the lens will produce a 2.39:1 ratio aspect image once the footage is desqueezed. Shooting in the 16:9 ratio, frames will end up 3.2:1 and will probably need cropping, so cameras that can record from the whole...
read moreMeyer Optik Görlitz releases redesigned Primoplan 75mm F1.9 II lens for a handful of mounts
Meyer Optik Görlitz, under its new parent company OPC Optics, is bringing yet another lens back to life — the Primoplan 75mm F1.9 II. This fully-manual ‘legendary portrait lens’ is a revitalized version based on the original 1936 design by Meyer Optik designer, Paul Schäfter. Meyer Optik Görlitz says this redesigned version has been ‘carefully adapted it to the high standards of digital photography after an intensive development period,’ which included the support of Meyer Optik Görlitz engineer Dr. Wolf-Dieter Prenzel. Meyer...
read moreNikon Z6 II initial review updated
The Nikon Z6 II is an updated version of the company’s 24MP multimedia full frame mirrorless camera. It gains more processing power to add improved autofocus and a few other tweaks to an already well-rounded feature set. Key specifications 24MP full-frame BSI-CMOS sensor Continuous shooting at up to 14 fps (in 12-bit Raw with single AF point) Full-sensor UHD 4K video at up to 30p UHD 60p from an APS-C crop promised in future firmware update Two card slots (1x CFexpress/XQD, 1x UHS-II SD) 3.69M-dot EVF with improved blackout times...
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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.