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Hasselblad firmware update adds Distance Meter, improved Interval Timer features to its X1D II 50C, 907X 50C cameras
Hasselblad has released a pair of firmware updates for its X1D II 50C and 907X 50C medium format cameras that adds, amongst other improvements, an on-screen distance scale for measuring focus and improved intervalometer features. Firmware version 1.4.0 for both the X1D II 50C and 907X 50C adds a new Distance Scale feature that effectively recreates the distance scale that’s traditionally on the lens and overlays it on the liveview display. It can be set to metric or imperial units and will work with any XCD lens updated to the latest...
read moreThe Lensbaby Spark 2.0 lens makes you squeeze and tilt it to focus
Lensbaby has announced the Spark 2.0 lens and its design draws inspiration from the original Lensbaby launched in 2004. The new lens allows you to adjust the ‘sweet spot’ of focus by physically bending the lens across a wide range of angles. You can adjust where the spot of focus is across the entire frame. The Spark 2.0 is a 50mm lens with a maximum f/2.5 aperture. With respect to the angle of tilt, Lensbaby states that it is 46mm. The manual focus lens can focus as close as 15″ (38cm). The lens includes a pair of elements...
read moreReply to Advice on upgrading canon rebel t5
Hello, I have been using Canon EOS rebel t5 for the last 6 years for fun, I decided to take my photography to the next level, I bought a canon lens 70-200 mm Ef 2.8 III, so what a good body canon camera that would be compatible with this lens? And also what the difference between mirrorless camera vs. DSL, which would have best auto focus and quick tracking any advice would be appreciated!...
read moreSlideshow: Winners of the 2020 Int’l Photography Awards
This year’s International Photography Awards (IPA) received over 13,000 submissions from 120 countries. Judges selected winners and finalists for 13 categories and they were announced on Tuesday, October 27th. ‘In these unprecedented times, this year’s entries reflect some of the biggest challenges facing our generation–not the least of which is dealing with a virus which, for the first time, is an event that has affected every person on earth in some way. We see photography at its best–whether covering the COVID...
read moreAdvice on upgrading canon rebel t5
Photos Members Group Since Advice on upgrading canon rebel t5 salwa02 says: Hello, I have been using Canon EOS rebel t5 for the last 6 years for fun, I decided to take my photography to the next level, I bought a canon lens 70-200 mm Ef 2.8 III, so what a good body canon camera that would be compatible with this lens? And also what the difference between mirrorless camera vs. DSL, which would have best auto focus and quick tracking any advice would be appreciated! ThanksSalwa 7:34AM, 29 October 2020 PDT (permalink) Mint Chocs says: The 80D...
read moreZeiss’ 37MP Lightroom-capable, full-frame ZX1 camera is here — and it costs $6K
Zeiss has announced the release of its long-awaited ZX1 mirrorless camera in the United States and Germany. First announced back in September 2018, the Zeiss ZX1 full-frame Android-powered camera is designed, in Zeiss’ own words, to help users ‘Shoot. Edit. Share.’ all on one device thanks to the integration of hardware and software. At the core of the ZX1 is a 37.4-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor developed by Zeiss. In front of the sensor is a non-interchangeable Zeiss Distagon 35mm F2 T* lens with a focus and aperture ring (both of...
read moreSony a7C sample gallery updated
Published Oct 29, 2020 | dpreview staff The Sony a7C is a full-frame mirrorless camera that’s closer to the size and shape of an a6000-series APS-C model. In fact, its impressively small form factor and highly capable AF helped earn it a Silver Award in our recent review. Take a look at our updated sample gallery, which we’ve updated with images taken throughout the course of our testing, as well as some new Raw conversions. Read our full Sony a7C review Gear in this story Take a look at some Raw conversions and additional images...
read moreA photo history quiz tests the impact of color on guessing when images were captured
Does how we place an image in history depend upon its presentation? A new quiz (and experiment) by Matt Daniels and Jan Diehm aims to test this question. The quiz, published on The Pudding, shows users a series of five images captured in the United States during the last century and asks you to estimate the year the photo was taken. We recommend taking the quiz before reading the rest of this article to preserve the integrity of the data results. The quiz shows some images in color, and others in black and white. In some cases, the black and...
read moreFujifilm releases major 4.00 firmware update for X-T3, bringing dramatic autofocus improvements
As it said it would at the beginning of October, Fujifilm has released a firmware update for its XT3 camera that it claims will dramatically improve autofocus performance. Firmware version 4.00 for the XT-3 claims to triple the autofocus speed from 0.06 seconds down to 0.02 seconds, bringing it in line with the autofocus speed of the newer X-T4. The algorithm that predicts the location of subjects has also been improved, according tot he changelog. Overall autofocus tracking performance has been doubled (compared to firmware version 3.30),...
read moreA visual and auditory journey through the shutter sounds of vintage film cameras
Photographer Ace Noguera has published a video highlighting not only the great style of vintage cameras but also their distinct shutter sounds. It’s a satisfying watch and listen. Of his video, Noguera told DPReview, ‘The video came from an idea I’ve had for a while, to simply showcase how shutter sounds and technology has changed over the years. I thought it would be cool and entertaining to put it in a visual format and share with others how not only designs have changed over the years, but how we’ve been able to...
read moreWhat Is Back-Button Focus?
Back-button focus is a camera technique that separates focusing and shutter release to two separate buttons. It is a useful way to stop the camera’s autofocus system from getting continuously engaged when the shutter is released. In this article, we will take a closer look at what back-button focusing is, and how you can take advantage of it in your photography. One of the key areas many photographers often struggle with, especially when starting out, is focusing. Being able to properly acquire focus on a subject or a scene is critical in...
read moreThe Insta360 ONE X2 is an image-stabilized 5.7K 360-degree camera that fits in your pocket
[embedded content] Insta360 has announced the ONE X2, a new waterproof 360-degree camera that features stabilized 5.7K recording, a round touchscreen display and built-in editing tools. The overall shape of the ONE X2 is similar to the Insta360 ONE X, but instead of a black and white OLED display, the ONE X2 features a full-color display that can be used to both compose your shots and navigate through the camera’s settings. The ONE X2 features four shooting modes: 360, Steady Cam, InstaPano and MultiView. In 360 mode, the camera will...
read moreDPReview TV: Canon EOS R6 firmware update 1.1.1 – Did they fix the overheating?
Published Oct 28, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Canon recently announced an EOS R6 firmware update to address overheating issues. Does firmware 1.1.1 improve the camera’s video performance? Quite a bit, it turns out. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. Gear in this story Canon recently announced an EOS R6 firmware update to address overheating issues. Does firmware 1.1.1 improve the camera’s video performance? Quite a bit, it turns out. Birds, spiders, cats, squirrels, planes,...
read moreField review: The Olympus M.Zuiko 12-100mm F4 IS Pro goes to Oz
The Olympus 12-100mm F4 IS Pro is a rugged, professional-level zoom lens with a focal length range that can cover almost any everyday situation. It also focuses impressively close, only adding to its versatility. It’s the kind of one-lens solution that might tempt you for travel photography in particular, but these types of lenses often trade convenience for outright image quality – so is that the case here? Let’s find out. Jump to: Handling | AF and stabilization | Image Quality | Conclusion | Samples Key specifications: Focal...
read moreFeiyuTech releases new AK2000C gimbal with 2.2kg (5lbs) payload, 7-hour battery life
[embedded content] Hot on the heels of DJI releasing its latest gimbals, Chinese gimbal manufacturer FeiyuTech has released the AK2000C, its latest three-axis handheld gimbal for mid-sized camera systems. The AK2000C is a lightweight handheld gimbal that can hold just shy of 2.2kg (5lbs) worth of camera gear and run for up to seven hours on a single charge. This payload would be enough to hold recent cameras, such as the Canon EOS R/R5/R6, Fujifilm X-T3, Nikon Z6/7 and Sony a7 III with standard primes and zoom lenses attached. The frame of...
read moreResearchers create 100 billion FPS 3D camera with lens that mimics human eyes
A study recently published in Nature Communications details the creation of an ultra-fast 3D camera capable of recording at 100 billion frames per second. The development comes from Lihong Wang and his team at Caltech, where the researchers developed this new camera using the same foundational technology found in Wang’s previous 70 trillion frames per second project. The newly detailed camera produces what the researchers call ‘single-shot stereo-polarimetric compressed ultrafast photography’ (SP-CUP), a technology that...
read moreRicoh shares the name and specifications of its forthcoming Pentax APS-C DSLR
[embedded content] Ricoh Imaging has officially given its forthcoming flagship APS-C DSLR a name and confirmed a few specifications we can expect from the camera. In both the above video and on a development update on its website, Ricoh Imaging says its new DSLR will be called the Pentax K-3 Mark III. The camera will feature an entirely redesigned 26-megapixel CMOS sensor, 5-axis in-body image stabilization (CIPA rated for 5.5 stops of compensation), dual SD card slots (no details on whether both or just one is UHS-II), an ISO range of...
read moreSony a7C review: Compact size, big sensor image quality
Previous 1 Introduction 2 Next The Sony a7C is the company’s latest and smallest full-frame interchangeable lens camera. It fits a 24MP full-frame sensor and image stabilization into a body more closely resembling the APS-C sensor a6600. A lot of work has clearly gone into making this one of the smallest full frame cameras available, whereas a lot of the features and capabilities are familiar. A new retractable kit zoom is being launched along with the a7C to help maintain those size savings. Out of camera JPEG.ISO 500 | 1/40 sec | F9 |...
read moreSlideshow: Winners of All About Photo’s AAP Magazine #13 Shapes competition
Earlier this month All About Photo selected 25 photographers from 11 countries as winners of its “Shapes” competition. Winning images appear in the 13th edition of AAP Magazine, which can be purchased here. The subject matter displayed in these works illustrates shapes and patterns found in place settings, architecture, abstractions, and more. The top 3 winners, who were rewarded a $1,000 cash are as follows: First place winner: JP Terlizzi (United States)Second place winner: Wendel Wirth (United States)Third place winner: Klaus...
read moreBCN Retail shows Canon catching Sony in the Japanese full-frame MILC market, Nikon stagnant — for now
BCN Retail, a Japanese analyst firm that collects daily sales data of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras from online and in-person points of sale in Japan, has published (translated) its latest numbers, showing the breakdown of Japanese domestic market share in the full-frame mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (MILC) market. BCN Retail starts its report with partially encouraging news, noting the camera market, at least in Japan, has almost entirely recovered from the pandemic drop, with unit sales in the month of September being...
read moreNASA uses infrared imaging to discover water on sunlit surface of the Moon
NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) has used its onboard Faint Object infrared Camera for the SOFIA Telescope (FORCAST) to discover water molecules on the sunlit surface of the Moon. For the first time, there are indications that water may be distributed across the Moon’s surface, and not limited to just cold, dark areas of the lunar surface. SOFIA’s infrared camera, used in conjunction with a 106-inch diameter telescope, picked up ‘the specific wavelength unique to water molecules, at 6.1...
read moreReport: Zeiss’ full-frame Android-powered ZX1 camera to be released on October 29, cost $6K
Three weeks ago, the long-awaited Zeiss ZX1 camera reappeared for pre-order on B&H Photo after months and months of silence regarding the availability of the Android-powered mirrorless camera. While B&H has since pulled its listing, a new report from Nokishita claims the camera will be available on October 29 with an MSRP of $6,000/€6,000 (the same price B&H had it listed for). When B&H listed the Zeiss ZX1 for pre-order earlier this month, we contacted both B&H and Zeiss on the matter, but both passed on the opportunity...
read moreNikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S sample gallery
Published Oct 26, 2020 | dpreview staff The Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S completes the ‘holy trinity’ of traditional F2.8 zooms for Z-mount. Offering substantial weight and size savings over the previous AF-S 14-24mm F2.8 (and capable of accepting both screw-in and cut gel filters) the new zoom is more practical than its predecessor, but is the higher price reflected in its performance? Take a look at our sample gallery to find out. See our Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 sample gallery Gear in this story Nikon’s mirrorless lens roadmap just...
read moreReply to Canon efs 60 mm usm (Swiss epn)
Searching the internet I see the lens is offered on ebay in various market as Canon EF-S 60 mm F/2.8 USM Lens (Swiss MPN). The lenses on ebay are no 3rd party lenses. “eBay has been enforcing product identifier (like MPN) requirements since 29 February, 2016. It’s highly recommended that all eBay sellers add such identifiers to items wherever they apply.” MPN usually stands for Manufacturing Part Number and defines amongst other points the place Canon intends to sell the product. Service cost could be higher outside Switzerland....
read moreVideo: Weird lens guru turns $20 Carl Zeiss projector lens into a swirly-bokeh camera lens
[embedded content] Weird lens guru Mathieu Stern is back at it with a new video that shows images captured with two $20 Carl Zeiss projector lenses he converted into camera lenses. As with many of Stern’s DIY projector lens projects, both of these lenses — a 120mm F1.9 and a 105mm F1.9 — lack any way to focus and don’t have any adjustable aperture. While the adjustable aperture isn’t quite so easy to address, the video briefly shows how he uses an M65 Helicoid ring adapter to give manual focus abilities to the lens. Although not...
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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.