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Photographer Brendan Barry creates a giant camera obscura using a customs house
[embedded content] Photographer Brendan Barry was commissioned by the Exeter Canal and Quay Trust to turn a room in the Custom House in Exeter, U.K. into a large camera obscura. Barry had a residency at the Custom House in Exeter and during his time, he used a variety of analog cameras to capture images of Exeter Quay. Of his work, Barry says, ‘My work aims to challenge our understanding of what a camera is, what it can do and how one can be constructed, taking the whole notion of what a camera might be, unpicking these preconceptions...
read moreGoogle Photos Android app gets update with Portrait Light mode, one-tap editing and UI overhaul
Google has released an updated version of the Google Photos app for Android, bringing with it a few new features, including an after-capture Portrait Light mode, a one-tap editing feature and a slightly revamped editing interface. As Google briefly demonstrated during yesterday’s Pixel 5 event, the new Portrait Light mode will edit the image to appear as though there’s light coming from a light source not actually in the image. While limited to Google’s new Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 devices for the time being, this feature lets you apply...
read moreSkylum shows how new Templates feature in upcoming Luminar AI update can save you time
Ahead of Luminar AI’s release this holiday season, Skylum Software has shared additional information about how Templates will work in the upcoming all-in-one photo editing software and how Templates can be used to save photographers a lot of time and energy when processing many images. In many traditional photo editors, users must adjust different sliders to get the desired results when processing images. There are often available presets, which will speed up the editing process, but presets have limitations, and photographers are often...
read moreDPReview TV: Six techniques to help you nail manual focus
Published Oct 1, 2020 | dpreview staff [embedded content] Autofocus has gotten very good. Scarily good, even. But some situations call for good old fashioned manual focus, whether you’re shooting macro, video or channeling your inner Cartier-Bresson on the street. For these occasions, Chris and Jordan have a few quick tips that will help you nail your manually focused shot every time. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get new episodes of DPReview TV every week. For still photographers, we feel the Nikon Z5 represents the best value...
read moreAstropad announces Luna Display for Windows, turning your iPad into a wireless display for your PC
Astropad successfully funded Luna Display for Mac on Kickstarter in late 2019. The company is back with another project, Luna Display for Windows. The new project was fully funded in its first hour on Kickstarter. Luna Display for Windows allows iPad owners to turn their Apple device into a wireless PC display. Astropad states that Luna Display for Windows is the only hardware solution available to turn any modern iPad into a wireless second display for a PC or Mac. You can connect your iPad via Wi-Fi or with a wired connection. For a...
read moreGoogle unveils its budget-friendly Pixel 4a 5G and flagship Pixel 5 smartphones
Today, at its ‘Launch Night In’ event, Google unveiled the details of its new Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 devices. Pixel 4a 5G The Pixel 4a 5G is, as its name suggests, a 5G variant of the budget-friendly phone released last autumn. But it’s not just an improved cellular modem that’s been added to the 5G variant. The Pixel 4A now has a larger OLED screen — 6.2†over the 5.8†on the 4a — as well as a slightly faster Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor (compared to the 730g found in the 4a). All of these upgrades together have...
read moreOlympus finalizes deal with JIP to sell its Imaging business
In a press release shared today, Olympus has confirmed it’s come to a finalized agreement with Japan Industrial Partners Inc. [JIP] to transfer the Olympus Imaging business at the beginning of 2021. In the announcement, Olympus says it’s transferring its Imaging business to a new wholly-owned subsidiary called the ‘New Imaging Company.’ On January 2, 2021, 95% of this company will be transferred to OJ Holdings, Ltd., a company created by JIP specifically for this transfer. The acquisition includes all of Olympus’ global Imaging...
read moreNikon Z5 review: the best value stills-oriented full-framer
Previous 1 Introduction 2 Next Introduction The Nikon Z5 is an entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera that looks and handles almost exactly like its higher-end Z-mount siblings, the Z6 and Z7. It’s built around a stabilized non-BSI 24MP CMOS sensor, which is likely more closely related to the generation of chip found in Nikon’s D750 DSLR, rather than the newer BSI sensor in the Z6. Slightly stripped down and more stills-focused, the Z5 shares the same 273-point hybrid AF system, Expeed 6 processor and 3.69M-dot OLED viewfinder...
read moreTTartisan releases an $80 35mm F1.4 lens for APS-C mirrorless camera systems
TTartisan is back with its latest lens, an ultra-affordable 35mm F1.4 lens for APS-C mirrorless camera systems. The fully-manual TTartisan 35mm F1.4 lens retails for just $80 and is available for Canon EOS M, Fuji X, Micro Four Thirds and Sony E mount camera systems. It’s constructed of seven elements in six groups, has an aperture range of F1.4-F16, uses a ten-blade aperture diaphragm and has a minimum focusing distance of 28cm (11â€). The front filter thread is 39mm and the lens measures in at 44mm (1.73â€) long, 56mm (2.2â€) diameter...
read moreSigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro sample gallery
Published Sep 30, 2020 | dpreview staff Sigma’s all-new 105mm F2.8 macro offers 1:1 reproduction and has been designed from scratch for L-mount and full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. Fall weather brings out plenty of detailed subjects for a lens of this kind, and coupled with the 60MP Sony a7R IV, well, let’s just say we’ve seen things we can’t unsee. For still photographers, we feel the Nikon Z5 represents the best value for the money when it comes to full-frame mirrorless cameras. Which is why it receives our top...
read moreSigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro for E- and L-mount arrives in October
Published Sep 30, 2020 | dpreview staff Sigma has unveiled an all-new 105mm F2.8 macro lens, which will provide 1:1 reproduction and will be offered for E-mount and L-mount mirrorless cameras. It features a new optical formula comprising 17 elements in 12 groups, including one SLD (Special Low Dispersion) element. The 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro features a 14cm (5.5″) working distance, an aperture ring that functions either clicked or de-clicked, and a three-zone focus limiting switch. The lens is dust- and splash-proof, and the L-mount...
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Hi I am experimenting with the nifty fifty lens but I am wondering what I did wrong with this photo people in a park , i realize I am not using a zoom lens but is there a way of sharpening the image background or was I am out of focus in the first place second photo was taken with same lens horses in a field,the photo was more in focus Thanks flic.kr/p/2jMf3GV...
read moreMeyer Optik Görlitz releases Trioplan 50mm F2.8 lens for multiple camera mounts
Meyer Optik Görlitz has released the Trioplan 50mm F2.8 II, its third lens of the year, following the Lydith 30mm F3.5 II and Trioplan 100mm F2.8 II. Like both of the previous lenses, the 50mm F2.8 II isn’t just an incremental update—it’s entirely new, designed from the ground up. The lens has a slightly faster maximum aperture of F2.8 compared to its predecessor, which maxed out at F2.9. The lens also features the signature ‘soap bubble bokeh,’ has a 52mm front filter thread and a minimum focusing distance of 40cm (15.75â€)....
read moreResearchers teach an AI to generate logical images based on text captions
The Allen Institute for AI (AI2) created by Paul Allen, best known as co-founder of Microsoft, has published new research on a type of artificial intelligence that is able to generate basic (though obviously nonsensical) images based on a concept presented to the machine as a caption. The technology hints at an evolution in machine learning that may pave the way for smarter, more capable AI. The research institute’s newly published study, which was recent highlighted by MIT, builds upon the technology demonstrated by OpenAI with its...
read moreSlideshow: Winners of the 2020 Drone Photo Awards from Siena Awards
Winners for the 6th edition of the Drone Photo Awards competition, affiliated with the Siena International Photo Awards competition (you can view winners of the Creative Photo Awards here), were recently announced. Entries were sent in by drone photographers from 126 countries. ‘Love Heart of Nature’ by Australian photographer Jim Picôt, which depicts a shark swimming inside a heart–shaped salmon school, was recognized as the Overall Winner. The awards are divided into 9 categories: Abstract, Empty Cities: Life during COVID-19,...
read moreNikon Z6 II and Z7 II coming October 14
Nikon has announced, via a countdown on its website, it will be launching its next-generation full-frame mirrorless cameras on October 14. Absolutely no information is given about the Z7 II and Z6 II cameras aside from their respective names, which eschew Nikon’s usual ’S’ naming scheme for the more Canon-esque ‘Mark II’ versions. We’ll be sure to keep you up to date on the latest developments from Nikon. The Sony ZV-1 was designed specifically for vloggers, but this compact camera is an excellent option for still photographers...
read moreCanon purchases new supercomputer system to further its ‘no-prototype’ product development ambitions
Fujitsu Limited announced last week that Canon Inc. has ordered a new supercomputer. The purchase signals that Canon is progressing with its plans to develop products without the need for prototypes, thereby reducing development costs and increasing development efficiency. The system Canon ordered includes a Fujitsu Supercomputer PRIMEHPC FX1000 unit. Canon has previously used Fujitsu PRIMEHPC FX10 and PRIMEHPC FX100 supercomputer systems. The new FX1000 unit includes class-leading technology from Fugaku, the world’s fastest...
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Photos Members Group Since Nifty Fifty derekdgl says: Hi I am experimenting with the nifty fifty lens but I am wondering what I did wrong with this photo people in a park , i realize I am not using a zoom lens but is there a way of sharpening the image background or was I am out of focus in the first place second photo was taken with same lens horses in a field,the photo was more in focus Thanks flic.kr/p/2jMf3GV flic.kr/p/2jMf8qC 11:53AM, 28 September 2020 PDT (permalink) Would you like to comment? Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if...
read moreAtomos launches Connect, a $79 capture card
Atomos has launched a HDMI-to-USB video capture card that allows any HDMI camera or recorder to be used to live stream or record to a PC or Mac. Connect is a tiny device that plugs directly into a USB port and accepts HDMI input to provide a video feed of up to 1080p at 60fps in up to 12-bit color. The device can accept 4K at 30p, and needs no additional drivers, software or power supply to work. And best of all, it costs $79. Unlike most capture cards, the Connect doesn’t use a USB out cable, so the full weight of the HDMI cable will be...
read moreVideo: Adobe teases Advance Color Grading tool coming to ACR, Lightroom and Lightroom Classic
[embedded content] Adobe has announced a new Advanced Color Grading feature will soon be available inside Adobe Camera Raw, Lightroom and Lightroom Classic. The new Color Grading panel is inspired by the Lumetri Color panel used in Adobe’s Premiere Pro video editing software and replaces the previous Split Toning panel. Unlike Split Toning, which only allows you to adjust the highlights and shadows, the new Color Grading panel takes it one step further, allowing you to also adjust the coloring of the midtones. In addition to adding...
read moreVenus Optics brings its Laowa 9mm T2.9, 12mm T2.9 and 15mm T2.1 cine primes to Canon RF mount
Venus Optics has announced it’s now adding a Canon RF lens mount option for three of its ultra-wide cinema primes: the 9mm T2.9 ‘Zero-D’ lens, 12mm T2.9 ‘Zero-D’ lens and 15mm T2.1 ‘Zero-D.’ The 12mm T2.9 ‘Zero-D’ lens was released back in January of this year, while the 9mm T2.9 and 15mm T2.1 ‘Zero-D’ lenses were announced back in June of this year. At the time, the lenses were only available for Sony E, Canon EF and PL mount, but owners of Canon’s EOS R series mirrorless cameras can now get native versions of the...
read moreHome on the range: Exploring Sony’s AF technologies on people and animals
Published Sep 28, 2020 | This is sponsored content, created with the support of Amazon and Sony [embedded content] Sony’s current range of Alpha and RX-series cameras are packed with the company’s latest autofocus technologies. These include highly advanced face and eye-detection for both human and animal subjects. Photographer and Rancher Alyssa Henry lives with her family on her ranch in Montana. A perfect location – and perfect subject-matter – to put Sony’s latest autofocus technologies to the test. Home on the...
read moreReply to How to find the megapixel usability of a lens.
Lens reviews are a good way to find the resolution of you optics,in terms of so many lines per inch it can resolves.Normally the L lenses do a good job. A good lens requires a good sensor to work together,the size and spacing of the pixels are important in capturing the information delivered by the lens. So the prices may indicate the quality of the...
read moreHow to find the megapixel usability of a lens.
ecka84 says: There’s this “p-mp” concept of the “Perceptual MegaPixels”. Which means that the image contains a lesser amount of the actual data, visually useful real world information. Perfect lenses do not exist. Therefore it is pretty much impossible to get 24p-mp out of any 24mp camera-lens combo.9p-mp sounds about right for a cheap kit lens in perfect lighting conditions or a lab test bench. However, it doesn’t mean that a higher resolution camera cannot produce more than 9p-mp with the same lens. Lens...
read moreSample gallery: macro photos with a motorized slider
Published Sep 27, 2020 | dpreview staff Macro photography has captured the imagination of many-a photographer looking to get out of a creative slump. It’s an eye-opening experience to see otherwise uninteresting subjects revealed in an entirely new way. Even better, it’s pretty cheap to experiment with macro by picking up some inexpensive macro tubes that will work with your existing gear. DPR contributor Chris Foreman recently shared his experience getting back into macro photography, and detailed his unique approach using focus...
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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.