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ON1 announces ON1 Professional Plugin Series, including new versions of 4 plugins
ON1 has announced its all-new ON1 Professional Plugin Series. The suite includes new versions of ON1 HDR, ON1 Effects, ON1 Resize and ON1 Portrait AI. ON1 states, ‘The ON1 Professional Plugin Series is a new product line focusing on bringing ON1’s editing technologies into existing professional photo workflows with a more integrated experience.’ The ON1 plugins work with an expanded set of host applications, including Adobe Lightroom Classic, Adobe Photoshop, Affinity Photo, Corel Paintshop Pro, Apple Photos and Capture One...
read moreSony announces its new FX6 full-frame cinema camera with 10-bit 4:2:2 4K/120p internal recording
FX6 Product Highlights: 4K 10.2 megapixel full-frame back-illuminated CMOS Exmor R™ sensor Compact and lightweight body design for on-the-go shooting Ultra-high sensitivity with ISO expandable up to 409,600 for very low light conditions 15+ stops of dynamic range[i] S-CinetoneTM look profile, also used in FX9 and inspired by VENICE colorimetry BIONZ XR™ image processing engine, first used in Alpha 7S III Fast Hybrid Auto Focus, also used in Alpha cameras and FX9 Recording up to 4K 120p / HD 240p, 10-bit 4:2:2 color depth in...
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I don’t think I have followed any camera manufacturer ‘s roadmap like you mentioned. In fact, I have gone back to film and I don’t buy new digital gear anymore. I only care for something that has historic value these days like a Contax rangefinder or a Rolleiflex TLR, or perhaps even a Nikon Df DSRL so that I could make use of those manual Zeiss glass that I have accumulated over time. As far as I am concern, new digital gear doesn’t excite me anymore. I am still partially shooting APS-C but with an older generation...
read moreHands on: Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x
It’s here! We’ve known that the Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x was coming for a long time, and mockups have been on display here and there at trade shows (remember those?) for a year or so, but now it’s official. Designed for professional and advanced amateur photographers, especially fans of wildlife and sports, the Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x is shaping up to be a seriously impressive lens for serious Micro Four Thirds shooters. Click through this article to learn...
read moreOlympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x initial sample gallery
Published Nov 17, 2020 | dpreview staff Olympus’ new 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x is one seriously-impressive piece of kit. Offering 1000mm equiv. of reach when using the built-in teleconverter, it’s a great option for wildlife photography. Handling-wise, we found it a bit lighter and smaller than its massive focal range suggests and the perfect companion for the twin-grip OM-D E-M1X. This is an initial sample gallery; we’ll update it again soon when we get a break from the pervasive Pacific Northwest rain. In the meantime, these...
read moreFirmware update: Olympus E-M1X gets bird AF along with Raw video
Published Nov 17, 2020 | dpreview staff Olympus has announced a firmware update that will enhance the capabilities of its flagship E-M1X sports camera. Some of the features will be cascaded down to the E-M1 III, E-M1 II and E-M5 III. Exclusive to the E-M1X is ‘Bird detection AF’, which expands the camera’s AI-trained subject recognition system. Bird AF will focus on the eyes of birds, or their bodies if the eye isn’t visible. This subject-aware AF can be used in conjunction with the camera’s Pro Capture...
read moreOlympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS Pro officially unveiled; ships in January for $7500
Olympus has formally unveiled the M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS Pro, a high-end Micro Four Thirds telephoto zoom that was first teased as being under development in early 2019. It offers a built-in 1.25x teleconverter, boosting its 300-800mm equivalent range to a massive 375-1000mm equiv. reach. The lens features built-in IS rated to 4.5 stops, and when coupled with the 5-axis stabilized OM-D E-M1X can provide up to 8 stops of stabilization. The 150-400mm F4.5 measures just over 31cm (12.4″) in length and weighs...
read moreOlympus releases the lightly updated OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIs
Olympus has announced the release of the OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIs. If you’re feeling a bit of deja vu, you aren’t alone. While the name looks familiar, you’ll note the addition of an ’s’ on the end compared to its predecessor, the OM-D E-M10 Mark III. Rather than beating around the bush, we’ll get straight to the point: the OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIs is the OM-D E-M10 Mark III with a new silent shooting mode and a new ‘Instant Film’ art filter mode. Aside from these two small updates, the camera is otherwise unchanged from its...
read moreThe Function of Technology on Obsolescence
Photos Members Group Since The Function of Technology on Obsolescence My Photo-stream says: I have mentioned that one can get some pretty low priced bodies of cameras that are quite ‘high end’ in terms of the technology incorporated in them at this time. But, this time may be fleeting and users may soon wake up to this missed opportunity. What makes cameras obsolete and then decline in value? Innovation. But, if APS-C sensor based DSLR’s are no longer being offered with innovations compared to those previously produced do...
read moreEOS 750 Diopter adjustment wheel is stuck / Viewfinder
Photos Members Group Since EOS 750 Diopter adjustment wheel is stuck / Viewfinder Las Cuentas says: Hello, the diopter wheel adjustment from my EOS 750d is stuck. The camera is older, its from the previous owner. Can someone help me? The small wheel is connected by a small screw. Can this repaired by myself? Thanks and regards Tim Originally posted at 3:39PM, 16 November 2020 PST (permalink) Las Cuentas edited this topic 14 hours ago. Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you’re already a...
read moreVideo: Astrophotographer creates stunning global map of Mars
Astrophotographer Jean-Luc Dauvergne spent six nights this fall capturing images of Mars. Dauvergne used the 1.06m telescope of Pic du Midi observatory in the French Pyrenees to capture his photos, which he has since used to create a global map of Mars. In addition to the six nights Dauvergne spent at the observatory, he told PetaPixel that it took him an additional 10 days to process the images. He says that Pic du Midi ‘is one of the best places in the world for planetary imaging.’ The 1m telescope has a 17,000mm focal length...
read moreReply to Macro lens suggestion
If you’re a little adventurous, I would point you towards getting a vintage manual-focus macro lens, which you can mount with the use of adapters. My suggestion would be Tamron’s Adaptall-2-series SP 90mm macro–I have the older f/2.5 version, which is 1:2 macro (1:1 with an extension tube), or there’s a newer f/2.8 version which goes to 1:1 with no tube. Sharp as a tack, and for macro you’re generally going to be focusing manually anyway (or setting a focus point and moving the camera or subject to focus) so you...
read moreLeica’s FOTOS app is now free for all after the $50/year ‘Pro’ subscription was removed
Last month, Leica quietly announced in the changelog of the version 2.2.0 update of its FOTOS mobile app that it was making all ‘FOTOS PRO’ features available for free to all users. Previously, FOTOS was free to download, but held most of its premium functionality behind a $50 per year subscription plan. Now, in addition to being able to wirelessly capture, transfer, organize, edit and share images, anyone with FOTOS app can also make full use of the iPad version of the app, use the Adobe Lightroom integration (open the image in Lightroom...
read morePixelmator Pro 2 announced, featuring all-new interface and Apple M1 support
Pixelmator has announced Pixelmator Pro 2.0. Pixelmator calls it ‘the biggest update to Pixelmator Pro yet,’ and it includes an all-new design, support for Macs using Apple’s new M1 chip, full compatibility with the upcoming macOS Big Sur (macOS 11.0) and much more. Further, the update is free for all existing Pixelmator Pro users. Pixelmator Pro’s editing engine is underpinned by Metal code, allowing the team to take full advantage of the unified memory architecture of the Apple M1 chip. The result is ‘much...
read moreZeiss ZX1 real-world samples gallery
Published Nov 16, 2020 | dpreview staff One of 2020’s many, many surprises has been the emergence of the Zeiss ZX1, a full-frame, fixed lens compact first announced in late 2018. Not only is it the optical company’s first-ever camera, it’s also built on Android with the ability to run Lightroom CC. At long last, this unusual camera has made its official debut and we’ve got our first batch of samples to share. Gear in this story We are retrieving offers for your location, please refresh the page to see the prices. The...
read moreReply to Seeking your advice………………….
Sony: “The internal battery discharges gradually if the camera is only used for short periods of time. If the camera is not used at all for approximately 3 months, the internal battery becomes completely discharged.” And like for any older battery that time window shrinks over time. So I don’t care if I have to set date and time again (amongst other considerations). Since the clocks of my various cameras deviating quite fast from the real time I see it anyway necessary to adjust settings more often than I like. I give no...
read moreNikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S sample gallery updated
Published Nov 15, 2020 | dpreview staff We’ve been spending more with the 70-200mm F2.8 VR S, a cornerstone lens in Nikon’s relatively young Z-mount lineup. In the time since we’ve gotten our hands on it we’ve taken it along on local trips to the coast and around our corner of the Puget Sound area – take a look at our updated sample gallery for even more photos from this much-anticipated lens, including several shots from the new Z6 II. Gear in this story Nikon has announced the first 70-200mm lens for its Z-mount....
read moreReply to What Happened to image.canon?
I don’t photograph military installations, so GPS is not critical for me,I do shoot birds, and they do move around, so again the GPS is not important.I have the 7D2 with handgrip that carries two batteries.one day I went into the woods trying to catch some 4-legged ones,near the end, a deer and a fawn were in sight.I knelt down, rested my elbow on a log…I squeezed lightly, squeezed again… I haven’t used the GPS since.Need more batteries going into the...
read moreThe best Google Photo alternatives
With news that Google will stop unlimited uploads to Google Photos starting June 15, 2021, many photographers are thinking about alternatives. While ‘free’ and ‘unlimited’ options are all but non-existent with Google Photos gone, there are plenty of options if you’re looking to get away from the Google ecosystem and don’t mind paying for either subscriptions or one-time purchases. We’ve rounded up a few of the best alternatives, ranging from simple to sophisticated, and have summarized their features and...
read moreDPReview TV: Battle of the 70-200mm F2.8 zooms (Canon, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic)
Published Nov 14, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Who makes the best 70-200mm F2.8 zoom lens for full-frame? We tested the latest models to find out: the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM, Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S, Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS and the Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200 F2.8 O.I.S. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 sample gallery Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8 sample gallery Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 sample gallery Panasonic S Pro 70-200mm F2.8 sample gallery...
read moreAdobe apps not officially supported on Apple’s M1 chips using Rosetta 2, but native versions are coming
Earlier this week, Apple announced the first trio of Mac computers built using Apple’s own silicon. The new MacBook Air, 13″ MacBook Pro and Mac mini devices all use Apple’s new M1 chip. During the event, Apple announced that Adobe, among many other developers, is working on releasing new versions of its software that are compatible with the M1 chip. As it turns out, these new M1-compatible versions will be critical for Adobe Lightroom users on the new Apple silicon Macs. On a dedicated page about Lightroom Classic...
read moreApple’s new ProRAW image format will capture 12-bit Raw DNG files
Apple has released the iOS 14.3 developer beta which, amongst other improvements, includes the new ProRAW photo feature Apple showed off at its virtual iPhone event last month. Until now, not much was known about the ProRAW workflow and what type of file the latest iPhone 12 Pro devices would output. We now know, thanks to the iOS 14.3 developer beta, that a ProRaw file will be a 12-bit Raw image captured as a linear digital negative (Linear DNG) file. The file will offer up to 14 stops of dynamic range, according to a report from PetaPixel,...
read moreThis DIY camera uses machine learning to tell you what it sees
A camera that knows what it’s looking at would have seemed like a farfetched pipe dream not long ago. These days, however, you can even build such a camera in the comfort of your own home. Adafruit has shared a project that allows you to build a camera around Adafruit’s own BrainCraft HAT system, which is itself an AI Machine Learning addition to the Raspberry Pi 4. Plus, it even tells you what it sees. As DIY Photography observes, the Raspberry Pi Machine Learning camera uses TensorFlow Lite object recognition software to figure...
read moreVenus Optics’ 100mm F2.8 Ultra Macro lens is now available with Pentax K mount, new stepless EF mount version also available
Venus Optics has announced its popular Laowa 100mm F2.8 Ultra Macro APO lens is now available for Pentax K mount cameras and is also available in a stepless aperture version for Canon EF mount. When the Laowa 100mm F2.8 Ultra Macro APO lens was announced back in 2018, it was supposed to be available for Pentax K mount systems alongside Canon EF, Nikon F and Sony FE mounts. However, the K mount version never came to fruition, with Venus Optics even announcing RF and Z mount versions back in April of this year before any news of the K mount...
read more$20 film camera challenge: Minolta Riva Zoom 90EX – Dan Bracaglia
Intro – the challenge Our ‘$20 film camera challenge’ is partly an acknowledgment that the universe is well-stocked with affordable analog cameras, and you don’t necessarily need to spend an arm and a leg on something trendy to get great shots. But it’s also a fun excuse to reassess the cool and often quirky camera designs of the not-too-distant past. The rules are simple: Find a film camera for under $20, shoot a roll or two with it, and describe the experience. Film and developing costs do not count toward the...
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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.