Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice shortlist announced

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The Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards have released their annual shortlist of 25 nature images for public voting in the people’s choice category. Anyone can help widdle down the finalists to select one overall public vote award winner and … Read More

Party like it’s 1992: Lomography LomoChrome ’92 film review

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I shot two 35mm rolls of LomoChrome ’92: one with an Olympus Stylus Epic and the other with a Nikon FM2. This photo, lightly processed to taste in Lightroom Classic, was snapped with the latter. I remember 1992 well: Bill … Read More

What Sony's gridline update tells us about the future of cameras

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Sony’s gridline update adds up to four customizable grids to which users can color code and apply transparency masks. Photo: Sony Earlier this week, Sony announced a $150 update to bring custom gridlines to its Alpha line of cameras starting … Read More

iPhone 15 Plus sample gallery: Does resolution compensate for fewer photo options?

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The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus represent Apple’s entry-level iPhone models designed to appeal to a wider swathe of customers than the Pro models. On the photographic side, resolution is this year’s big story: a 48MP main camera sensor … Read More

Eight years after being announced, Kodak’s Super 8 movie camera will finally ship in December

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This is the version of the Kodak Super 8 Camera we saw at CES in 2017. As reported last week by The Verge, Eastman Kodak’s Motion Picture division – not to be confused with Kodak Alaris, which manufactures 35mm photographic … Read More

Landscape composition: Beyond landscape

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What does this beautiful Celebes crested macaque have to do with landscape composition? How would you analyze the composition here with regard to the principles introduced in this series? Canon 5D4, Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 27mm, f/2.8. 1/100 sec, ISO 800 … Read More

The 7 Best compact zoom cameras

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Updated Nov 23, 2023 Long gone are the days when all of us owned some kind of compact camera: the convenience and increasing quality of smartphones saw to that. But there are still some situations in which a compact can … Read More

Sony completes second round of AP testing of C2PA in-camera authenticity technology

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Photo: Sony Sony has announced the completion of a month-long field test with the Associated Press to evaluate the performance of C2PA in-camera authenticity technology. In addition to the hardware-signed authentication written by the camera, the tests included working with … Read More

Sony completes second round of AP testing of C2PA in-camera authenticity technology

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Photo: Sony Sony has announced the completion of a month-long field test with the Associated Press to evaluate the performance of C2PA in-camera authenticity technology. In addition to the hardware-signed authentication written by the camera, the tests included working with … Read More

Intro to Color Calibration: How monitor calibration actually works

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In recent years there’s been an explosion of affordable “creator” monitors from companies like BenQ, ASUS, MSI, and Dell. Monitors aimed at prosumers who want to make the most of their creative pursuits but aren’t in the market for professional-grade … Read More

Intro to Color Calibration: How monitor calibration actually works

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In recent years there’s been an explosion of affordable “creator” monitors from companies like BenQ, ASUS, MSI, and Dell. Monitors aimed at prosumers who want to make the most of their creative pursuits but aren’t in the market for professional-grade … Read More

The best 2023 Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on photography gear

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It’s that time of year again when people rush out to stores to climb over each other to buy $99 TVs and heavily discounted toys. While Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving for those outside the U.S.) has usually been … Read More

The best 2023 Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on photography gear

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It’s that time of year again when people rush out to stores to climb over each other to buy $99 TVs and heavily discounted toys. While Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving for those outside the U.S.) has usually been … Read More

Best 2023 holiday deals on photography gear

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Editor’s Note: This year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday events have officially ended. However, we expect many of the deals below to remain active through the 2024 holiday season. If there’s something you plan to buy, it’s worth clicking our … Read More

New: Best mirrorless cameras

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Mirrorless cameras now dominate the interchangeable lens camera market, fifteen years after Panasonic introduced the first example. They include cameras designed for a wide range of photo and video pursuits, and models at everything from budget to professional price points. … Read More

New: Best mirrorless cameras

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Mirrorless cameras now dominate the interchangeable lens camera market, fifteen years after Panasonic introduced the first example. They include cameras designed for a wide range of photo and video pursuits, and models at everything from budget to professional price points. … Read More

LowePro PhotoSport Outdoor BP 24L AW III backpack review: A great pack for hikers who dabble in photography

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Photo: Tim Barribeau These days, it’s not often I need a full camera bag – if I’m using my camera, I usually bring it along to something else, it’s not the sole reason I leave the house. Which makes the … Read More

LowePro PhotoSport Outdoor BP 24L AW III backpack review: A great pack for hikers who dabble in photography

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Photo: Tim Barribeau These days, it’s not often I need a full camera bag – if I’m using my camera, I usually bring it along to something else, it’s not the sole reason I leave the house. Which makes the … Read More

Five key points you need to know about the Sony a9 III

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Sony’s a9 III is the first full-frame mirrorless camera with global shutter, which means rolling shutter and having to think about flash sync speeds should be a thing of the past. But that’s only part of the story, Sony is … Read More

Sigma releases 70-200mm DG DN OS: internal zoom tele lens for mirrorless

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Sigma has announced the 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS lens for full-frame Sony E-mount and Leica, Sigma and Panasonic L-mount cameras that it’s been promising for some weeks now. Its latest 70-200mm design features an internal focus design and sits … Read More

Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports gallery and initial impressions

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Sigma 70-200mm DG DN OS | Sports initial impressions Product photos: Carey Rose Sigma’s latest release, the 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports, provides a new constant-aperture telephoto zoom for users of Sony, Panasonic, Leica and Sigma full-frame mirrorless … Read More

New: Best cameras around $2000

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Updated: Nov 15, 2023 It’s not so long ago that $2000 would buy you the lowliest, entry-level full-frame camera. Now, for around the same money, you get a choice of high spec cameras that shoot excellent stills and video, and … Read More

DJI Air 3 vs. Mini 4 Pro: which compact drone is best?

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The Air 3 (left) and the Mini 4 Pro (right) were released months apart in 2023. They share many similarities and a few differences. Which one is right for you? Photo: Kara Murphy Drones have been accessible to the general … Read More

Ricoh announces Pentax WG-90, a take-anywhere rugged compact camera

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Ricoh has announced the WG-90, an update to its WG series of rugged compact cameras. The big change is the WG-90 sees a badging switch back to Pentax. The switch in branding, according to Ricoh was to capitalize on Pentax’s … Read More

Sony a7C II review: small camera, little compromise

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Product photos by Richard Butler The Sony a7C II is the brand’s second-generation compact rangefinder-style full-frame camera. Similar in design to Its predecessor, the a7C II uses the same fantastic 33MP BSI sensor from the larger Sony a7 IV and … Read More

New: Best high-end cameras

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Updated Nov 13, 2023 Once you venture above $2500, you gain access to some extremely capable cameras. These are the models that deliver the highest levels of detail, some of the most sophisticated video features, high burst rates or a … Read More

New: Best high-end cameras

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Updated Nov 13, 2023 Once you venture above $2500, you gain access to some extremely capable cameras. These are the models that deliver the highest levels of detail, some of the most sophisticated video features, high burst rates or a … Read More

iPhone 15 Pro sample gallery: Do its high-res photos measure up?

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The question around each iPhone release is not whether Apple has improved the cameras – the answer is always yes – but where those improvements lie. Last year’s iPhone 14 Pro brought a 48MP sensor to the iPhone lineup for … Read More

iPhone 15 Pro sample gallery: Do its high-res photos measure up?

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The question around each iPhone release is not whether Apple has improved the cameras – the answer is always yes – but where those improvements lie. Last year’s iPhone 14 Pro brought a 48MP sensor to the iPhone lineup for … Read More

What is global shutter: 3 ways it can change photography

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A global shutter lets you use flash at a much wider range of shutter speeds: so you can use a short exposure to prevent a sunset blowing out, but still light your subject with a strobe. Sony FE 135mm F1.8 … Read More

Sony a9 III sample gallery: Global shutter has arrived

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Earlier this week, Sony announced the a9 III mirrorless camera, the first full-frame camera to feature a global shutter, which can capture images at up to 120 fps with no blackout at a maximum shutter speed of 1/80,000 sec. We … Read More

Sony a9 III: what you need to know

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When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Sony a9 III The Sony a9 III is the latest in the series of high-speed cameras that was the … Read More

Dream of shooting fashion shows? Here’s how to start your runway journey.

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Photographing Fashion Week isn’t for the faint-hearted but anyone who is up for the challenge will have an amazing time and leave with some incredible photos. Photo: Theano Nikitas Every spring and fall, designers present their new collections to buyers … Read More

Sony announces a9 III: World’s first full-frame global shutter camera

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Sony a9 III Sony has announced the Alpha 9 Mark III, the world’s first full-frame camera with a global shutter. It can shoot at 120 fps with no blackout and a maximum shutter speed of 1/80,000 sec. It’s a 24.6MP … Read More

Best cameras under $1500

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Updated: Nov 6, 2023 Spending $1500 – or the equivalent amount in your local currency – on a camera can seem like a daunting prospect, but this is the price bracket where the cameras start to get really good. The … Read More

Slideshow: Photography Hall of Fame awards four women 2023 honors

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Today, three remarkable women – Nan Goldin, Bea Nettles, and Vivan Maier – will be inducted into the International Photography Hall of Fame (IPHF), along with Matika Wilbur as the recipient of the Visionary Award. These honors have been granted … Read More

3-way wireless microphone test with Rode, Saramonic and Synco dual-transmitter kits

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If you’ve ever tried to record yourself or someone else talking via your in-camera microphones or with a mic in the hotshoe of your camera you will appreciate that neither of those two methods deliver the quality we are used … Read More

What you need to know about the new Nikon Z9

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What tripod can support a 600mm lens and still go on a long hike into the wilderness? We test out six higher-end, thick-legged, modular tripods that are comfortably tall and capable of supporting tremendous amounts of gear. This group review … Read More

New IPTC metadata standards improve accessibility for visually impaired individuals

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The International Press Telecommunications Council (IPTC) hopes to make photos more accessible for people with disabilities, including vision impairment. New IPTC Photo Metadata Standards include a pair of new properties to allow screen reading software to describe visual content. The … Read More

Samyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR gets the MK2 upgrade with new iris and design

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Lens manufacturer Samyang has given its 135mm cine lens the MK2 treatment, adding weather sealing, a new iris and the design characteristics of the company’s VDSLR MK2 series. The introduction of the Samyang 135mm T2.2 VDSLR manual lens brings the … Read More

Sneak peek: Adobe’s new AI tech animates motion between multiple frames

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At Adobe MAX, Adobe not only unveils what’s new in its applications for users to enjoy today, the company also offers sneak peeks at the technology of tomorrow. One of Adobe’s MAX ‘Sneaks’ leverages Adobe’s Sensei AI technology to animated … Read More

Nikon updates Z roadmap with 400mm F2.8 TC VR, 26mm FX, 24mm DX and 12-28mm DX lenses

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Nikon has just updated its Z-mount lens roadmap, which has seen the addition of several new lenses, including 400mm, 600mm and 800mm telephoto prime lenses in the premium ‘S’ line. While full details on all the new roadmapped lenses are … Read More

Nikon announces new FTZ II, a smaller version of its F-mount to Z adapter

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Nikon has announced a new version of its FTZ F-mount to Z-mount adapter. The FTZ II offers the same functionality as the original FTZ, but in a smaller form factor, and minus the built-in tripod mount. This should aid handling … Read More

Nikon announces Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S for Z-mount mirrorless cameras

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Nikon has just announced the Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S, a native Z-mount counterpart to the company’s popular AF-S F-mount lens. This lens replaces the 24-105mm F4 on Nikon’s roadmap, and we’re pleasantly surprised to see that the final product … Read More

Nikon announces Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S telephoto zoom

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Nikon has officially announced the Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S – a telephoto zoom lens designed for the company’s Z-mount mirrorless cameras. Though this lens has been on Nikon’s Z lens roadmap for some time, we didn’t known any … Read More

Nikon announces Z9, a 30 fps, 8K, Stacked CMOS professional mirrorless camera

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After quite a prolonged build-up, Nikon has finally launched the Z9, its flagship full-frame, Stacked CMOS mirrorless camera. It’s one of the most powerful cameras on the market, capable of up to 30 fps shooting in JPEG or 20 with … Read More

Nikon Z9 initial review: We take a detailed look at Nikon’s new pro mirrorless camera

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All images by DPReview The Nikon Z9 is a 45.7MP full-frame pro sports mirrorless camera: a high speed, 8K-shooting statement of intent from one of the industry’s biggest players. Nikon becomes the third brand to build a pro-grade mirrorless camera … Read More

Does the Nikon Z9 raise the bar for video?

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Jordan is seriously impressed with the Nikon Z9’s video capabilities. Find out why he calls it ‘One of the most enjoyable experiences I’ve ever had.’ Could it replace his trusty Panasonic S1H for video? Tune in to find out. Did … Read More

Sports and action: Our first sample images from the new Nikon Z9

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We spent some time recently shooting with pre-production samples of the Nikon Z9. In a busy couple of days we took the cameras along to a rugby match, an athletics track, a velodrome and a tennis practice. Click through for … Read More

Nikon Z9 first impressions review

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The Z9 may be Nikon’s most significant camera in a decade. Does it live up to the hype? Find out what Chris and Jordan think as they go hands-on with a pre-production Nikon Z9 to shoot sports. Source link

Incredibly smooth FPV footage captured by a Pixel 6 Pro strapped to a drone

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Ken Dono, who runs the popular OriginaldoBo channel on YouTube, felt reviewers didn’t thoroughly test out the stabilization of Google’s Pixel 6 Pro Android smartphone. So, instead of walking around or hopping on a skateboard, he strapped it to a … Read More

DJI Action 2 is a 2oz modular action camera that shoots 4K/120p

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DJI has announced the DJI Action 2. The new modular action camera is small yet powerful and promises impressive video specs in a rugged, compact body. Starting at $399, the camera has many different add-on modules and configurations, allowing users … Read More

Live streaming with the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II

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This is sponsored content, created with the support of Panasonic The Panasonic LUMIX GH5 II (GH5M2) is an updated version of the original that adds new video features, improved autofocus, and video live streaming over YouTube at up to 1080/60p … Read More

Photoshop will get a ‘Prepare as NFT’ option by month’s end

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Adobe’s Chief Product Officer, Scott Belsky, confirmed to the Verge, on their Decoder Podcast, that Photoshop will preview a ‘Prepare as NFT’ system by the end of the month. The objective is to prevent imposters from minting non-fungible token (NFT) … Read More

Nikon Z9 teaser #4: Zero blackout viewfinder, fast burst modes and another look at the 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 S lens

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Nikon USA has released its fourth and final teaser in its ongoing series to promote its forthcoming Z9 mirrorless camera system. As we’ve seen with each of the three previous teasers, this one only hints at what we can expect … Read More

The brand formerly known as Olympus is now ‘OM System’ – and it has a new Micro Four Thirds camera on the way

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OM Digital Solutions, the digital imaging company that acquired the former Olympus imaging division, has announced that going forward, its ‘interchangeable lens cameras and lenses, compact digital cameras, audio products, binoculars, and other services’ will be sold under the new … Read More

Tokina releases its atx-m 23mm, 33mm and 56mm F1.4 lenses for Sony E mount cameras

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Tokina has announced it’s now made three of its atx-m prime lenses available for Sony E mount APS-C camera systems: the atx- 23mm F1.4, 33mm F1.4 and 56mm F1.4. Tokina’s atx-m nomenclature is used for the company’s interchangeable lenses designed … Read More

Adobe updates Photoshop on the web, adds improved selection tools, brings ACR to iPad & more

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At Adobe MAX 2021, Adobe announced numerous updates across desktop, iPad and the web for Photoshop. Among these updates is a new beta, allowing users to lightly edit and collaborate on photos in Photoshop on the web. Photoshop – and … Read More

Hands-on with the new Sony a7 IV

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Back when we reviewed the Sony a7 III in 2018, it changed our perception of what a ‘basic’ full-frame mirrorless camera model was capable of. With solid image quality, autofocus, video features and battery life, it was truly a jack-of-all … Read More

Sony just packed a 1” stacked CMOS sensor into the Xperia Pro-I, but there’s a catch

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Sony has unveiled the Xperia Pro-I, its latest flagship smartphone with a triple camera array and a particularly headline-grabbing feature: for its main camera, it uses the same 20MP 1″-type stacked CMOS sensor with built-in memory and phase-detection autofocus as … Read More

Sony Xperia Pro-I sample gallery

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The new Sony Xperia Pro I features a massive 20MP 1″-type stacked-CMOS Exmor RS imaging sensor with built-in DRAM. Only the central ~60% of the imaging area is used (producing a 12MP image) but for a smartphone, that still counts … Read More

Join us for a live Q&A about the Sony a7 IV

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Join us for a live Twitter Space AMA (ask me anything) about the new Sony a7 IV. DPReview editor Richard Butler, along with DPReview TV’s Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake, will field your questions about Sony’s newest camera. Have a … Read More

Float along with a 360-degree tour of the International Space Station

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French astronaut Thomas Pesquet has been busy during his second stint on the International Space Station (ISS). We’ve previously seen his photos of a rare blue ‘transient luminous event,’ a stunning blue auroral display, and a photo that illustrates how … Read More

DaVinci Resolve 17.4 announced: Up to 5x faster on new M1 chips, improved performance and new features

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Blackmagic Design has announced the latest version of DaVinci Resolve. DaVinci Resolve 17.4 promises massive performance gains on Apple Mac models with the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. These chips are featured in the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook … Read More

Nikon India leaks Z9 promo video revealing 8K/60p video, 120fps capture, 20fps Raw continuous shooting and more

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Nikon India appears to have accidentally leaked a promotional video for Nikon’s forthcoming Z9 mirrorless camera, confirming specifications not yet known. While Nikon has been releasing weekly teaser videos (1, 2, 3) for what will be its flagship mirrorless camera … Read More

Sony a7 IV sample gallery

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With a new sensor, revamped autofocus system and improved video features, the new Sony a7 IV looks like an attractive camera for enthusiast photographers looking at options in the full-frame mirrorless market. Chris and Jordan had a lot to say … Read More

vivo X70 Pro+ sample gallery

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Over the past four weeks, we’ve put vivo’s new X70 Pro+ to the test to see just how well its quadruple camera array holds up. While you can read the full details in our initial coverage, here’s the basic specifications … Read More

Ricoh announces new $1,400 21mm F2.4 ED Limited DC WR lens, set for November release

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When used for distant subjects such as landscapes, the lens assures solid, uniform image rendition across the image field. By further closing the aperture down, it delivers sharp, clear, high-resolution images, even at the edges. Its optical characteristics change for … Read More

Photographer Diane Arbus honored with life-size bronze statue in Central Park

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British conceptual artist Gillian Wearing has created a bronze statue honoring the late photographer Diane Arbus. The statue is presented by Public Art Fund and will be in Doris C. Freedman Plaza in Central Park in New York City until … Read More

Adobe Premiere Rush and Photoshop Express will soon be included in the $10/month Photography Plan

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Adobe’s Photography Plan, which currently includes Lightroom, Photoshop and 20GB of cloud storage for $9.99 per month, is adding Adobe Premiere Rush and Adobe Photoshop Express at no additional cost beginning next week. Adobe Premiere Rush is a quick video … Read More

Film Friday: Reviewing the Pentax Auto 110, a ‘subminiature’ camera system small enough to fit in your pocket

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What I told you it was possible to take an entire camera and a set of lenses with you in just your two front pockets? What if I told you was talking about a film camera? I’m sure you’d have … Read More

Got questions about the Sony a7 IV? Head to our AMA on Reddit

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Are you curious to know more about the new Sony a7 IV? Are there any obscure details that we’ve not already covered in our launch content? If so, we’ll be taking questions over on Reddit and we’d love you to … Read More

Sony announces two new speedlights with improved continuous performance, smarter auto white balance and more

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Alongside the release of its new A7 IV camera system, Sony also announced the HVL-F60RM2 and HVL-F46RM, a pair of speedlights designed to make the most of the new imaging capabilities inside the A7 IV. The HVL-F60RM2 speedlight has a … Read More

Sony a7 IV initial review

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The Sony a7 IV is the fourth generation of the company’s core a7 full-frame mirrorless camera model. It’s the most advanced yet, bringing many of the improvements Sony has made in terms of autofocus and interface design since the launch … Read More

Sony a7 IV first impressions review

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There’s a lot to test on the Sony a7 IV. To cover it all, Chris and Jordan took a road trip through southern Alberta to test both stills and video. Watch to find out if the camera lives up to … Read More

Sony launches a7 IV – more capable, more expensive 33MP full-frame ILC

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Sony has announced the a7 IV, a more capable but also more expensive 33MP model as part of its core range of full-frame mirrorless cameras. The a7 IV is built around a new 33MP BSI-CMOS sensor and its latest Bionz … Read More

Sony a7 IV sample gallery

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The Sony a7 IV is the most advanced iteration of the a7-series yet, bringing improvements across the board, from autofocus to user interface. We’ve been shooting with an a7 IV for a few days, and we’ve prepared a gallery of … Read More

Sony Semiconductor reveals new 20MP Stacked CMOS ready for Micro Four Thirds

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Sony Semiconductor has published technical specs of the IMX472, a Four Thirds format Stacked CMOS sensor that can be read-out at full bit-depth at up to 120 fps. The super-fast readout of Stacked CMOS sensors is key to fast shooting … Read More

DxO’s new PhotoLab 5 and FilmPack 6 get Fujifilm X-Trans support, performance boosts and more

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DxO has announced the latest versions of DxO PhotoLab and DxO FilmPack. DxO PhotoLab 5 features improved Control Point functionality and new ways to adjust images, more efficient DeepPRIME implementation, improved asset management tools, and for the first time, Fujifilm … Read More

DJI announces the Ronin 4D, the world’s first 4-axis cinema camera with 8K/75p recording, Raw capture, LiDAR AF and more

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DJI has kicked off its string of announcements with the Ronin 4D, a new—and arguably revolutionary—cinema camera system that combines a cinema camera with four-axis image stabilization, LiDAR focusing and wireless transmission to create the ultimate all-in-one shooting experience. The … Read More

Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN: hands-on with lens that wants to replace your kit zoom

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The Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | C is the latest addition to Sigma’s ‘Contemporary’ range of affordable lenses. The ‘DN’ in the name stands for ‘Digital Native’ and denotes that it’s designed for mirrorless cameras while the ‘DC’ indicates … Read More

Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 sample gallery

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In his review of the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN, DPReview TV’s Chris Niccolls praises the lens for its compact size and impressive performance. Check out this gallery to see full resolution sample images from his review. If you missed … Read More

Nikon Z9 Teaser #3: Eye AF, Motorcycle AF, Car AF and 20 fps continuous shooting

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Nikon has released its third—of four—teasers for its upcoming Z9 mirrorless camera system. In this latest teaser, Nikon shows off the sports-oriented autofocus and hints at the frame rate of what will be Nikon’s flagship full-frame mirrorless camera system. The … Read More

Slideshow: The incredible images that won the 2021 Epson International Pano Awards

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Today, the Epson International Pano Award winners were announced for the 2021 competition. 5,378 entries from 1,245 professional and amateur photographers in 97 countries were submitted this year, an impressive feat given the worldwide pandemic. Joshua Hermann was the Overall … Read More

Google pushes computational photography into the future with its new Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro smartphones

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Today, Google unveiled its new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones. In addition to a new custom-chipset and other hardware improvements, Google has added an array of AI-powered photo features that make the most of the two- and three-camera … Read More

You can now pre-order the new Voigtlander 90mm F2.8 Apo-Skopar Leica M-mount lens for $799

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Cosina’s new Voigtlander 90mm F2.8 Apo-Skopar lens for M mount camera systems is now available to pre-order. The fully manual lens uses an apochromatic optical design, which Cosina claims ‘makes axial chromatic aberration as close to zero as possible.’ It’s … Read More

Sigma launches 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN for E- and L-mounts

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Sigma has announced the 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN zoom, as part of its Contemporary series of affordable lenses. The APS-C lens offers a fast upgrade from the standard kit zooms and will be available for the Sony E and Leica/Panasonic/Sigma … Read More

Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN review

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Chris loves the tiny size and fast speed of the new Sigma 18-50mm F2.8, but it’s not without some compromise. Find out where this lens excels – and where it falls short – in our DPReview TV review. Source link

Canon shows first footage from its unusual RF 5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye lens

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Earlier this month, Canon announced an unusual addition to its RF lens lineup, the Canon RF 5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens. It’s the world’s first digital interchangeable lens that captures stereoscopic 180° images onto a single image sensor for … Read More

Apple announces redesigned 14″, 16″ MacBook Pros powered by its new M1 Pro, M1 Max chipsets

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Apple, today, announced its new 14″ and 16″ MacBook Pro models, which bring a substantial redesign, improved hardware and new Apple silicon in the form of its new M1 Pro and M1 Max chipsets. Some of the more welcomed additions … Read More

Software review: Nik Silver Efex Pro 3 gives the look of black and white film without the fuss

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A few months ago we found a lot to like in the latest iteration of the Nik Collection, a suite of eight image processing tools initially developed by Nik Software and these days owned by French software company DxO. At … Read More

Sony teases the Sony a7 IV, confirms October 21 announcement

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Sony has announced the forthcoming premiere for a new Alpha camera set to debut in just three days, at 10am EDT / 15:00 BST / 22:00 SGT on October 21. As tends to be the case with many of these … Read More

Rotolight’s new NEO, AEOS RBGWW flashes output 16.7 million colors

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Lighting manufacturer Rotolight has announced updates to its NEO and AEOS ranges of continuous/flash lighting units that add RGBWW LEDs and touch screen controls. The NEO 3 and AEOS 2 lights use five-color LEDs to offer a mass of cutom … Read More

Building a Photo and Video Editing PC, Part 1: CPU and Motherboard

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The CPU and motherboard are the beating heart of your PC build, and picking the right combo is key to building an awesome photo and video editing PC Source: Pixabay, CC0 Building your own PC is the best way to … Read More

iPhone 13 Pro sample gallery (DPReview TV)

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Published Oct 17, 2021 | dpreview staff When Chris and Jordan reviewed the iPhone 13 Pro for DPReview TV they focused mostly on video. However, they took a lot of photos along the way. Check out this gallery they shot, … Read More

Some of the oldest American photographs were found in a workshop in New York

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You never know where or when significant historical artifacts will turn up. Some very early photographic portraits were recently found in an unheated shed on Long Island in New York. The found photographs may be some of the very first … Read More

DPReview TV classics: The Sony a7 III review

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Published Oct 16, 2021 | dpreview staff Chris and Jordan are taking a well deserved break, so we’re bringing you a classic rerun: DPReview TV episode #1. Take a trip in the wayback machine and watch our review of the … Read More

You can now control the RØDE Wireless Go II system with your Android, iOS device

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RØDE has made its Wireless Go II dual-channel microphone system even more capable and portable with a pair of updates. The first update is a new RØDE Central mobile app that makes it possible to fully customize and configure the … Read More

Analogue WonderLab is a new women-led film processing and scanning lab based in the UK

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United Kingdom-based online film retailer Analogue Wonderland has opened its new sustainability-focused lab, Analogue WonderLab. The lab, which accepts in-person drop-offs and mail-in orders, will process and scan various film emulsions for relatively affordable prices. Analogue Wonderland is an independent … Read More

Slideshow: 2021 Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners and finalists

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The winners and finalists for the 2021 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, put on by the Natural History Museum, were recently announced. Over 50,000 images were submitted from 95 countries. French underwater photographer Laurent Ballesta was declared the Overall … Read More

A retrospective of the AP’s 175-year history showcases the progress in photography

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This year, the Associated Press (AP) is celebrating its 175th anniversary. To mark the occasion, it has a special anniversary website where it has published a series of blogs. The eight-part series looks back at AP’s storied past and the … Read More

Samyang’s new 24-70mm F2.8 AF parfocal lens is available to purchase for ~$900, but only in Thailand (for now)

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Samyang, which is also sold under the Rokinon and Bowens brand names, has released a 24–70mm F2.8 autofocus (AF) lens for Sony E mount camera systems. While the lens is available to purchase, it seems it’s limited only to one … Read More

Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM II sample gallery (DPReview TV)

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Chris and Jordan from DPReview TV just reviewed the new Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM II zoom lens. Check out some of the sample photos they shot for their review and judge image quality for yourself. If you missed their review … Read More

A closer look at Sony’s FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II, the first ‘Mark II’ G Master lens

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Sony has just announced the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II, an update to one of its first ‘G Master’ lenses. While the original was certainly well-built, handled well and was fast to autofocus, we weren’t so fond of some … Read More

Luna Display now lets you use your iPad as a wireless second screen on Windows

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Astropad has announced Windows support for Luna Display 5.0, allowing people to use their iPad as a secondary wireless display for a Windows PC. Earlier this year, Astropad launched Project Blue. This allowed Windows users to mirror their desktop to … Read More

Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II sample gallery

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Published Oct 13, 2021 | dpreview staff Sony’s latest lens, the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II, brings all new optics to one of the core products in the company’s G Master line of premium lenses. We’ve had a chance … Read More

DPReview TV: Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM II review

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Published Oct 13, 2021 | dpreview staff The Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM II promises to deliver pro-level performance that competes with the best zooms in its category. Can it deliver? Chris and Jordan tell us what we need to know … Read More

Sony releases totally redesigned FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

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Sony has announced the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II, a redesigned replacement for one of the core pro-grade lenses in the E-mount lineup. The Mark II is built around two pairs of XD ‘Extreme Dynamic’ linear motors driving its … Read More

Nikon publishes second Z9 teaser, showing off the 8K video capabilities of its forthcoming mirrorless camera

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Nikon has released the second teaser for its forthcoming Z9 mirrorless camera system. Unlike the first teaser, which showed off the unique dual-tilting display, this video doesn’t appear to confirm any new details about the camera. The focus of this … Read More

Fujifilm announces $150 Instax Link Wide Smartphone Printer for larger instant prints on-the-go

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Fujifilm has announced its new Instax Link Wide Smartphone Printer. Link Wide, as it will be known, sits alongside Fujifilm’s original Mini Link and is the company’s first smartphone printer to use the larger-format Instax Wide instant film. The printer … Read More

Nikon announces DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR for APS-C Z-mount

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Nikon has announced the Z DX 18-140mm F3.5-6.3 VR, the all-in-one standard-to-telephoto zoom listed on its Z-mount roadmap. The 7.8x zoom for APS-C cameras provides a flexible lens with greater reach for users of the Z50 and Z fc. The … Read More

Sneak peek: Adobe Camera Raw is coming to Photoshop on the iPad

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Ahead of Adobe MAX 2021 later this month, Adobe has shared a sneak peek of an upcoming update to Photoshop on iPad. And it’s a big one. Adobe Camera Raw is coming to iPad, allowing photographers to import and open … Read More

Apple confirms ‘Unleashed’ special event for October 18

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Apple has confirmed the date for its October ‘Unleashed’ special event, wherein it’s believed the Cupertino company will unveil new MacBook Pro computers with its latest M1X chipset. The event will be livestreamed at 10:00 am Pacific time (UTC -7) … Read More

DJI teases 3 new products launches for October 20, October 27 and November 5, 2021

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As if Sigma and Sony’s teasers weren’t enough today, DJI has also confirmed today that it will be announcing three new products over the next month. The product launches will take place one week apart from each another On October … Read More

Sony teases a new Xperia product announcement set for October 26 livestream

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Sony has confirmed it will be making a new Xperia-related product announcement via livestream on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Sony hasn’t shared any details regarding what we can expect from the announcement, but the teaser image suggests an emphasis on … Read More

Sigma set to release new products via livestream event on October 19, 2021

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Sigma has announced it will be holding a ‘New Products Presentation’ via a Sigma Stage Online event that is set to take place on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. As has historically been the case, Sigma doesn’t divulge any details regarding … Read More

Rokinon AF 35mm F1.8 product overview with Paper Crane Creative’s Desy Cheng

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The Rokinon AF 35mm F1.8 is a compact, lightweight prime lens designed for mirrorless cameras. Available for Sony’s E-mount, it works equally well as a roughly 50mm equivalent lens on APS-C or as one of the most flexible focal lengths … Read More

Ricoh GR IIIx vs Fujifilm X100V: which is the photographers’ compact king?

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We often see Ricoh’s 28mm equiv GR cameras discussed alongside Fujifilm’s X100 series models. The temptation is obvious: they’re two of the only large-sensor fixed lens cameras sold at anything approaching a mainstream price. But this ignores the fact that … Read More

Pergear announces $89 10mm F5.6 fisheye lens for APS-C camera systems

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Budget lens manufacturer Pergear has announced its new 10mm F5.6 Pancake Fisheye Lens for APS-C camera systems. The full-manual lens is constructed of six elements in four groups. Pergear doesn’t specify whether any specific optical elements are used, but does … Read More

Astronaut Thomas Pesquet photographed rare blue ‘transient luminous event’ from the ISS

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Lead image credit: Thomas Pesquet / ESA French astronaut Thomas Pesquet is currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The view from about 400km (250 mi) affords Pesquet and other astronauts a stunning view of space and Earth. Pesquet also … Read More

Video: First-ever look at crystals forming in real-time at atomic resolution

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Researchers at the University of Tokyo have combined novel techniques to record the first-ever atomic resolution video of salt crystals as they form in real-time. The team used the novel technique of atomic-resolution real-time video recording and the similarly novel … Read More

Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S field review

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Introduction Nikon’s Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S is a bright wide-angle zoom lens for the company’s Z-mount mirrorless cameras. With a focal range of 14-24mm on full-frame bodies or 21-36mm on APS-C bodies, it’s a great walkaround lens for landscapes … Read More

Hands-on with the Ricoh GR IIIx

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Ricoh recently released the GR IIIx, a truly pocketable compact camera with a large, APS-C sized sensor, in-body stabilization and a 40mm full-frame equivalent F2.8 lens. For fans of the GR series, the GR IIIx will be immediately familiar in … Read More

iPhone 13 Pro review – shot on the iPhone 13 Pro!

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We shot this entire review on the iPhone 13 Pro. See real world examples of Cinematic Mode, Portrait Mode, Night Mode and more. Also, find out the one thing that made Jordan declare, ‘It’s like having a fork dragged across … Read More

Fujifilm’s GFX 100, GFX 100S can now capture 12-bit Blackmagic RAW via HDMI with Blackmagic recorders

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As it announced it would during its X Summit Prime 2021 event last month, Fujifilm has released updates for its GFX 100 and GFX 100S medium format cameras that brings the ability to capture Blackmagic RAW video up to DCI … Read More

Apple iPhone 13 Pro sample gallery

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We’ve just wrapped up a ton of shooting with the new Apple iPhone 13 Pro in Seattle and in Michigan, and while we’ve previously done a deep dive into the technical upgrades the 13 lineup offers, like a main camera … Read More

Film Friday: This was the first picture taken on a Leica Camera

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Barnack built three Ur-Leicas between 1913 and 1914 (Pic: Leitz AG) In 1914, Oskar Barnack, an inventor and visionary who worked in the microscope department at Ernst Leitz, captured the first photograph with the Ur-Leica, the first 35mm still camera … Read More

Leaked images suggest Google’s Pixel 6 Pro will have 50MP wide, 12MP ultrawide and 48MP 4x tele camera modules

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Google hasn’t announced the details of its forthcoming Pixel 6 smartphone lineup yet, but recent leaks have revealed nearly everything there is to know about Google’s next-generation mobile devices, including the camera array we can expect to see on both … Read More

Adobe Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements 2022 announced with new Sensei-powered technology

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Adobe has announced the 2022 versions of its Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements software. The applications are designed to make creative photo and video editing accessible and fun. To that end, Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements include what Adobe calls … Read More

Panasonic Lumix DC-BS1H brings S1H full-frame performance to box-format camera

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The Panasonic BS1H is a compact box-shaped modular video camera built around the same components as the S1H full-frame mirrorless camera. As such it offers open-gate 6K capture, 5.9K 16:9 capture, anamorphic support, and Raw output to Atomos or Blackmagic … Read More

Hands-on with the Panasonic BS1H

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The Panasonic DC-BS1H is the company’s second box camera, joining the Micro Four Thirds BGH1 in the lineup. As its name implies, the BS1H is essentially a box camera version of Panasonic’s flagship full-frame video camera, the S1H. Unlike the … Read More

Panasonic BS1H review – Is boxy better?

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This week Jordan reviews the Panasonic BS1H, the company’s first full-frame box camera. How does it compare to the S1H and Panasonic’s first box camera, the BGH1? Tune in to find out if boxy is better. Panasonic LUMIX BGH1 Cinema … Read More

GorillaPod creators introduce new flexible PodZilla tripod

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JOBY, creator of the GorillaPod, has announced an all-new range of tripod products called ‘PodZilla.’ The PodZilla line of tripods are ‘versatile, modular and flexible’ tripods designed for new and aspiring content creators. PodZilla comes in two sizes, medium and … Read More

Manfrotto introduces ‘Move’ system, promises speed and versatility in hybrid workflows

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Manfrotto has announced a new line of modular support products. The ‘Move’ line is designed to ‘increase pace on set, making changing setups effortless for both photography and filmmaking.’ Manfrotto continues, ‘Move your camera seamlessly, transition from shot to shot … Read More

Canon announces $1,999 5.2mm F2.8 Fisheye Lens for virtual reality applications

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Canon has announced a new RF lens, but it’s not exactly one you’ll be using for your average photographic endeavors. This new lens is a 5.2mm F2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens is the world’s fist digital interchangeable lens that captures … Read More

Sports shooters compared: the Canon EOS R3 versus the Sony a9 II

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What a time to be a photographer, especially one who has their eyes and lenses set on photographing fast action. We live in an age where even compact cameras have insane autofocus and burst speeds, and many midrange full-frame mirrorless … Read More

August 2021 CIPA data: Demand is (mostly) steady, but production appears affected by global chip shortage

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The Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) has published its August 2021 production and shipment data for digital still cameras, revealing shipments were steady across the board year-over-year (YoY) in August, while production slightly decreased YoY in August, likely due … Read More

These incredible images of Earth were captured with an iPhone 12 by an Inspiration4 commander

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Last week, we wrote about photos that the Inspiration4 crew captured using Nikon cameras aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. The images were shot from 575km (357 mi) above Earth, which is about 166km (103 mi) higher than the International Space … Read More

Roundup: Six Large Tripods For Heavy Duty Use

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Roundup: Six Large Tripods For Heavy Duty Use From left to right; ProMediaGear TR344, Really Right Stuff TVC-34, Sirui SR-3204, FLM CP34-L4 II, Leofoto LM-364C, Gitzo GT3543LS. (Pro tip: keep the leg locks away from sand if possible.) There is … Read More

Nikon confirms its Z9 mirrorless camera will have a dual-pivoting display

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Nikon Japan has published a new teaser video for its forthcoming Z9 mirrorless camera. Little information is shared in the 30-second video, but we do get our first glimpse of the backside of the camera from Nikon itself, revealing at … Read More

An angry raven nearly takes down delivery drone

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Wing, owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet, has been regularly making deliveries of lightweight goods, via drone, for some time. The service was first tested out in Australia’s capital city of Canberra, back in 2017, and has been going strong … Read More

39th Leitz Photographica Auction will include rare Leica MP, prototype prime & much more

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The 39th Leitz Photographica Auction is coming up, taking place on November 20 at the Hotel Bristol in Vienna, Austria. Ahead of the auction, Leica has highlighted various rare Leitz/Leica camera equipment people will be able to bid on next … Read More

a Retro Review of Sony’s 24-year-old Mavica FD5 camera, which used floppy discs for storage

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  Gordon Laing has shared another episode of Retro Reviews, this time reviewing the 24-year-old Sony Mavica FD5, one of Sony’s earliest digital cameras that recorded cameras directly to 3.5” floppy discs. The Mavica FD5 was released in 1997 and … Read More

Canon EOS R3’s OVF Simulation: What it is and why it matters

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Canon is the first company we’ve seen to take advantage of the greater dynamic range of the latest OLED viewfinders. Almost paradoxically, OVF Simulation mode, a new feature on the recently announced EOS R3, delivers a more advanced, more naturalistic … Read More

Ricoh GR IIIx sample gallery from DPReview TV

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This week our dynamic duo from DPReview TV reviewed the Ricoh GR IIIx. Check out their sample photos from this pocketable APS-C camera including portraits, landscapes, sunstars and more. View the Ricoh GR IIIx sample gallery from DPReview TV The … Read More

Ricoh GR IIIx review

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The Ricoh GR IIIx brings a 40mm equiv. focal length to Ricoh’s legendary GR series of cameras. Find out why Chris describes the GR IIIx as a camera ‘…that’s easy to covet and love.’ Source link

Omnar Lenses reveals its first lens, a 26mm F6 M-mount lens made from Canon P&S optical elements

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Film photography publication 35mmc and manual lens specialist Skyllaney Opto-Mechanics have teamed up to create Omnar Lenses, a new lens manufacturer who has just revealed what will be the company’s first lens, the Omnar CN26–6, a 26mm F6 fixed-focus M-mount … Read More

CineStill launches RedRum, an ISO 200 redscale 120 film stock with ‘spooky’ autumn tones

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CineStill has released RedRum, a new ISO 200 medium format red scale film stock that will be available in limited quantities. Just in time for Halloween season, CineStill says this monochromatic film delivers red and yellow tones that makes for … Read More

Inspiration4 crew photographed Earth from 575km, more than 150km higher up than the ISS

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Last month, the world’s first all-civilian space mission, operated by SpaceX, was launched. The spaceflight aboard SpaceX Dragon was dubbed Inspiration4 and had no professional astronauts on board. The four-person crew included billionaire Jared Isaacman, who acted as commander and … Read More

Film Friday: 5 shots with ‘the worst lens Minolta ever made’

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What happens when you combine very expired film with a lens sometimes called ‘the worst lens Minolta ever made?’ You’d get this little 5 Frame feature from Iain Paterson for 35mmc. In this iteration of ‘5 Frames with,’ Paterson takes … Read More

Capture One 21 (14.4.0) update released, brings back Exporter features

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Capture One has announced the Capture One 21 (14.4.0) update, which is available now for all Capture One 21 users. The update includes new camera and lens support, new features, plus a significant update to the Exporter, based on user … Read More

Tamron releases 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A travel zoom for Fujifilm X-mount

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Tamron has just released the launch date and pricing information of the previously announced 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD lens for Fujifilm X-Mount and Sony E-mount cameras. Offering a 16.6x zoom ratio that translates to a rough equivalent of … Read More

Tamron announces 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD and 28-75mm F2.8 G2

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Tamron has announced a 35-150mm F2-2.8 fast, flexible zoom for full-frame, alongside a second-gen version of its 28-75mm F2.8 standard zoom lens. Tamron describes its 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD as a ‘travel zoom’ with wide-to-telephoto coverage. We’re not sure … Read More

dpreview.com: Server error

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Oops! It looks like an error has occurred on our servers. The problem is not on your side, and may well go away if you reload the page. If that doesn’t work, don’t panic: the error has been logged and … Read More

Exposure X7 announced: Features new masking tool, customizable workspaces & more

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Exposure Software has announced Exposure X7, its latest RAW photo editing application. Exposure X7, which can be used as a standalone app or as a plug-in for Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom Classic, adds numerous new features, including a new masking … Read More

Irix announces new 30mm F1.4 ‘Dragonfly’ lens for Canon EF, Nikon F and Pentax K mount cameras

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Lens manufacturer Irix has announced its new 30mm F1.4 lens, a stills version of its 30mm cine lens available for Canon EF, Nikon F and Pentax K mount camera systems. The 30mm F1.4 manual lens is constructed of 13 elements … Read More

Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 LM WR pre-production sample gallery (DPReview TV)

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Published Sep 29, 2021 | dpreview staff Chris and Jordan from DPReview TV just reviewed Fujifilm’s new XF 23mm F1.4 prime lens. Check out some of the sample photos they shot for their review and judge image quality for yourself. … Read More

Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR review

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  The Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR is a recently announced prime for X-mount. The DPReview gang got their hands on this fast 35mm-equivalent lens and put it through its paces.They also compare it with Fujifilm’s original 23mm … Read More

Canon EOS R3 and Canon EOS R5 compared

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The EOS R3 is Canon’s highest-end mirrorless camera yet, but it arrives into a range of already capable cameras. The EOS R5 impressed us a great deal, proving itself a worthy successor to the classic EOS 5D DSLRs, so what … Read More

Adobe has re-engineered masking in Adobe Camera RAW and Lightroom

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Adobe has offered a sneak peek of its next version of Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) and Adobe Lightroom. While many new features will be added to ACR, Lightroom and Photoshop on October 26, today’s preview focuses on a redesigned masking … Read More

Autel takes on DJI Mini, announces the sub-250g EVO Nano and the EVO Lite

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Today, Autel Robotics announced two new drones – a sub 250g EVO Nano+ and the EVO Lite. Notably, the Nano is the first drone in its size class to offer an obstacle avoidance system while the Lite is the first … Read More

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II review

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The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Mark II is an updated version of the company’s most video-focused Micro Four Thirds camera; the GH5. It offers increased capabilities over the original model and will eventually sell alongside a higher-end GH6 model, whose development … Read More

Ricoh GR IIIx sample gallery

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Compact camera releases are few and far between these days, which is why we’re excited to try out the new Ricoh GR IIIx. It’s based around the same 24MP APS-C sensor and in-body stabilizer as the GR III, but features … Read More

Hasselblad releases $15K 907X Anniversary Edition Kit to celebrate 80th anniversary

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80 years ago, Hasselblad released its first camera, the To celebrate that momentous release eight decades ago, the Swedish camera manufacturer is releasing a the Hasselblad 907X Anniversary Edition Kit. This kit includes Hasselblad’s 907X camera body alongside a CFV … Read More

Pixii announces new 26MP version of its APS-C Pixii digital rangefinder camera

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In October 2018, French startup Pixii announced its first product, the Pixii camera. The original Pixii camera was a digital rangefinder with an M-mount. The aluminum body eschewed a back display and included an electronic viewfinder. The camera included a … Read More

Part one: iFixit’s initial iPhone 13 Pro teardown reveals larger camera modules, bigger battery and more

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The repair gurus at iFixit have published their teardown of Apple’s new iPhone 13 Pro smartphone. As always, the teardown reveals a number of interesting new components and details what’s changed since the iPhone 12 Pro. Image credit: Images courtesy … Read More

Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS ‘Sports’ lens field review

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Introduction The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports is an ultra-telephoto zoom lens for full-frame and sub-frame mirrorless cameras based around either the Sony E-mount or the Leica L-mount. With 35mm-equivalent focal lengths equating to 225-900mm with an … Read More

Hasselblad teases ‘Beyond Classic’ announcement for September 28

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Hasselblad has posted a short video on its social media channels teasing an announcement set to take place at 1pm CEST (UTC+2) on September 28, 2021. Hardly any information is shared in the 12-second ‘Beyond Classic,’ teaser, except for a … Read More

The Beginning of Photography: The Drama of 1839

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The drama of ‘39 ‘The Open Door’ William Henry Fox Talbot. About 1843. Print from paper negative. On January 6, 1839, François Arago, Secretary of the French Academy of Sciences, announced Daguerre’s invention and spoke of his accomplishment publicly, although … Read More

DPReview TV: The best portrait kits for every budget

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One question we get a lot at DPReview is, ‘What’s the best portrait kit?’ This week, Chris and Jordan recommend their favorite camera and lens combos for shooting portraits. Whether you have champagne tastes or a beer budget, there’s a … Read More

From the T90 to the EOS R3 – a visual tour of Canon’s high-end cameras (photo gallery)

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$(document).ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({“containerId”:”embeddedSampleGallery_9463821952″,”galleryId”:”9463821952″,”isEmbeddedWidget”:true,”selectedImageIndex”:0,”isMobile”:false}) }); Canon was a pioneer of electronic, multi-mode cameras, and some of the design decisions that the company made way back in the 1980s persist even now, in its high-end EF and RF cameras. From the T90 … Read More

ACDSee Photo Studio 2022 announced: New face recognition technology, improved performance and more

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ACD Systems has launched ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2022. ACD Systems’ new version of its flagship photo editing software includes numerous updates, highlighted by the addition of two new modes: Media mode and People mode. These new modes’ streamline the … Read More

Ricoh Recipes: a free Android, iOS app that offers film simulation recipes for Ricoh GR cameras

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Ritchie Roesch, creator of the Fuji X Weekly blog, has released Ricoh Recipes, a new mobile app that includes a list of 40 film simulation recipes you can use on Ricoh’s line of GR cameras. Roesch previously released a similar … Read More

Film Friday: Meet the Olympus OM-X, a modular, prototype camera that was meant to be the OM-1

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The Olympus OM-1 was a revolutionary camera that changed the single-lens reflex (SLR) camera market by offering impressive image quality in a compact, reliable form factor with (relatively) small, high-quality lenses to boot. While its design shaped the industry for … Read More

Report: ProRes recording on Apple’s new iPhone 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max models will tear through up to 6GB/minute

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Apple announced alongside the reveal of its iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max devices that both of these models will eventually be able to shoot ProRes video with a future iOS update. While much remains a mystery regarding what … Read More

Slideshow: Winners and finalists for the 2021 Siena Drone Photo Awards

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The Siena Awards recently announced the winners and finalists for its 2021 Drone Photo Awards. Tens of thousands of aerial images were submitted from 102 countries. The overall winning image, featuring thousands of pink-footed geese flying towards the Arctic, belongs … Read More

EU proposes legislation requiring USB-C charging ports on devices, including iPhones and digital cameras

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Electronic waste is an ever-growing issue. The European Commission, an executive arm of the European Union, believes it’s a problem made worse by various devices utilizing different charging cables. Apple is a large culprit, thanks to its continued use of … Read More

Rokinon / Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE sample gallery

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The Rokinon (Samyang in most regions) AF 35mm F1.8 FE is a full-frame standard prime for full-frame Sony mirrorless bodies. It’s impressively sharp given its street price of $350, even in the corners, chromatc aberrations are a rare sight and … Read More

Historik app uses AR to combine the modern world with historical events, landmarks

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Augmented reality (AR) may be modern technology, but entrepreneur Chris Whalen wants to use the tech and a new app, Historik, to bring back the past. Using a smartphone with AR capabilities, Historik can recreate historic buildings and objects at … Read More

Getting flexible: Microsoft announces Surface Pro 8, Surface Laptop Studio and Surface Duo 2

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At today’s Surface event, Microsoft unveiled a number of new and improved Surface products, including the new Surface Pro 8, a creator-focused Surface Laptop Studio and the Surface Duo 2, an updated version of its dual-display folding smartphone. While you … Read More

Using wet-plate collodion photography process for high-end food photography

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Photographer Markus Hofstaetter works with the wet-plate collodion process. While this process is typically seen with portraiture — and Hofstaetter does that, too — he recently teamed up with food photographer and chef Hans Gerlach to use the wet-plate process … Read More

All the iPhone 13 and 13 Pro camera upgrades: Explained

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Last week Apple announced its iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro lineup, which incorporate major advancements to its camera technology. While we’re waiting to get our hands on the devices, we wanted to break down the improvements the new models … Read More

All Apple iPhone 13 and 13 Pro camera upgrades: Explained

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Last week Apple announced its iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro lineup, which incorporate major advancements to its camera technology. While we’re waiting to get our hands on the devices, we wanted to break down the improvements the new models … Read More

iPhone 13 review round-up: a meta review of Apple’s latest iPhone 13 lineup

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The embargo for reviews of new Apple’s iPhone 13 lineup has dropped. While we’re working to get our hands on a review unit, we wanted to share a round-up of hands-on videos and brief reviews from YouTubers and other tech … Read More

Viltrox announces $399 35mm F1.8 autofocus lens for Nikon Z mount cameras

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Viltrox has announced the details of its new 35mm F1.8 autofocus lens for Nikon Z mount camera systems. The lens is constructed of 10 elements in eight groups, including two extra-low dispersion elements, two aspherical elements and two high-refraction index … Read More

Review: The DJI OM 5 smartphone gimbal gets more compact, still adds features

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If you’ve ever tried recording video or timelapse sequences with your smartphone, you know that footage can be shaky and unpolished, even with built-in image stabilization. Enter the DJI OM 5, a compact, 3-axis gimbal. In addition to gimbal stabilization, … Read More

Vaonis announces $45,000 telescope camera with 61MP full-frame sensor, 1050mm optic

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Vaonis, makers of the Vespera and Stellina smart telescopes has announced its latest creation, the Hyperia telescope camera. The Hyperia is a nearly 75kg (165 lbs) personal observatory. The telescope uses a 61MP image sensor paired with a 1050mm lens. … Read More

Samsung shares new promotional video for its pixel-packed 200MP HP1 mobile image sensor

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Samsung has published a new promotional video detailing the features of its new ISOCELL HP1 mobile image sensor. In the three-minute video, Samsung Sensor Design Team member Minho Kwon shares the various technologies the HP1 sensor brings to mobile image. … Read More

LG’s unveils the 32″ 4K UltraFine OLED Pro monitor, a $3,999 consumer-ready OLED display

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LG has announced its new 32” UltraFine Display OLED Pro Monitor, its first consumer-ready OLED monitor. LG says this 32″ 4K monitor (3840 x 2160 pixels) covers 99% coverage of both Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. It features a … Read More

DPReview TV: Why Jordan is buying the iPhone 13

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Find out why DPReview TV’s Jordan Drake is planning to buy the iPhone 13, what excites him about its new cameras, and what he thinks of Cinematic mode. He also explains why he probably won’t use ProRes for video. Subscribe … Read More

Capture One announces special upgrade path to Capture One 22 for new users

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Capture One 22 is releasing this December. To prepare new users for Capture One 22, Capture One has announced that for a limited time, photographers can purchase Capture One 21 now and get Capture One 22 for free in December. … Read More

Ilford announces Pop-Up Darkroom, Darkroom Starter Kit and film gift calendar

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Ilford Photo has announced a trio of new products, all aimed squarely at film photographers across all skill levels. The first product we’re looking at is the Ilford Pop-Up Darkroom. Ilford writes, ‘The Ilford Pop-Up Darkroom is the perfect solution … Read More

ProGrade announces $330 160GB CFexpress Type A card with max read speeds of 800MB/s

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ProGrade Digital has announced the release of the CFexpress Type A Cobalt, a new lineup that offers read and write speeds of 800MB/s and 700MB/s, respectively, at a relatively affordable price. While the CFexpress Type A format is smaller than … Read More

TTartisan teases a new 40mm F2.8 1:1 macro lens for APS-C mirrorless camera systems

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TTartisan has announced the details of the 40mm F2.8 Macro, a forthcoming 1:1 macro lens for various APS-C camera systems. TTartisan says the manual lens is constructed of eight elements in seven groups, including two low-dispersion elements. Few additional details … Read More

Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN | C sample gallery

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The Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary is the latest in the company’s I series range of compact, mid-priced primes for mirrorless cameras. We’ve been shooting it on the Panasonic S5, to have a look at how it handles portraiture, … Read More

Software review: ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2021 is a speedy Lightroom alternative

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Over the past couple of years, I’ve reviewed several subscription-free rivals to Adobe Lightroom, including DxO PhotoLab 4, Exposure Software’s Exposure X6 and Phase One’s Capture One 20. After publishing every one of those reviews, I heard from readers praising … Read More

Historical footnote to technology of the future: three moments with the Canon EOS R3 that changed my opinion of Eye Control

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The EOS R3’s Eye Control system works on a similar principle to the one used in the late 90’s and early 2000s, but isn’t really trying to select individual, discrete AF points To me, Eye Control has always been some … Read More

Apple’s 7 minute video helps you decide which iPhone 13 has the best camera for you

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Apple has just released a 7 minute video detailing some of the biggest upgrades to the iPhone 13 camera systems. If we wanted you to walk away with one take-home from the keynote, other than the Cinematic Mode everyone’s talking … Read More

Video: a Retro Review of the 3.3MP Sony S70 digital camera, 21 years after its release

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Gordon Laing, founder of Camera Labs, is back with another episode of ‘Retro Review,’ an ongoing series wherein Laing reviews old digital cameras and electronics decades after they first hit the market. For this latest review, Laing reviews the first … Read More

DPReview TV: Chris and Jordan answer your questions about the Canon EOS R3

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Chris and Jordan received a lot of feedback after their preview of the Canon EOS R3 (most of it good), and in this episode they answer some of the questions that came up in the YouTube comments. Watch the video … Read More

A dedicated amateur astronomer in Brazil caught an object hitting Jupiter’s surface

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An image of Jupiter taken by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope Brazilian amateur astronomer José Luis Pereira was shooting Jupiter on September 13 when an object struck the gas giant. Pereira used a QHY5III462C camera with a Newtonian 275mm F5.3 telescope … Read More

Film Friday: More information about how NoColorStudio developed its new ‘No. 5’ emulsion

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For this week’s installment of Film Friday, we’re taking a closer look at ‘no.5,’ a new film stock from NoColorStudio, an independent film photography company that focuses on large format film camera accessories and, now, specialty film stocks. We posted … Read More

Video: A look at the rare ‘white face’ Rolleiflex 2.8F twin-lens reflex camera

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Bellamy Hunt of Japan Camera Hunter fame is back with another episode of Camera Geekery, his ongoing YouTube series wherein he highlights the unique designs and features of older film cameras. This episode of the ongoing series features the much-requested … Read More

GoPro announces Hero10 Black with new chip, better performance and improved usability

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Precisely one year ago, GoPro announced the Hero9 Black action camera. Today, GoPro has announced its successor, the Hero10 Black. While GoPro’s latest action camera looks familiar, a new GP2 chip inside results in significantly improved performance. With its GP2 … Read More

Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN sample gallery (DPReview TV)

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Chris and Jordan from DPReview TV recently reviewed Sigma’s new 24mm F2 DG DN ‘Contemporary’ lens. Check out the sample gallery from their review to see what this lens can deliver. If you missed their review you can watch it … Read More

Cosina unveils a $600 Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Aspherical lens for Nikon F mount camera systems

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Cosina has announced the release of its Voigtlander Color-Skopar 28mm F2.8 SL II S Aspherical lens for Nikon F-mount camera systems. The lens, which is fully manual and constructed entirely of metal and glass, consists of seven elements in six … Read More

Is the Canon EOS R3’s Eye Control AF good enough for sports shooting?

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Introduction Not your average viewfinder, this. As expected, the Canon EOS R3 is chock-full of some of the latest and greatest camera technology that we’ve ever seen. Much of this is due to an all-new, super-fast sensor, redesigned processor and … Read More

Facebook responds to WSJ report stating it’s aware of the harm Instagram has on teens

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Yesterday, The Wall Street Journal published an an article claiming Facebook has knowingly ignored its own research that shows just how toxic Instagram is for the mental health of younger people, particularly teen girls. Facebook has since published a response, … Read More

Slideshow: Winners of Nikon’s 47th annual Small World Photomicrography competition

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Nikon Instruments recently announced the winners and finalists for its 47th annual Small World Photomicrography competition. Thousands of images were submitted from around the world. A panel of judges including Hank Green, Dr. Nsikan Akpan of New York Public Radio, … Read More

Xiaomi’s new 11T Pro offers 120W charging, 108MP camera module and more

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Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has announced the 11T and 11T Pro, the first two devices in a new lineup from the company that sits just below its Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro devices in both price and features. Xiaomi … Read More

Oppo set to launched Kodak-branded Find X3 Pro Photographer Edition smartphone

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Smartphone manufacturer Oppo has had a busy 2021. In March, Oppo launched the Find X3 Pro smartphone, its flagship Android device. In August, Oppo unveiled its next-generation under-screen camera and showed off its new RGBW image sensor, OIS zoom camera … Read More

What you need to know about the new Canon EOS R3

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The Canon EOS R3 is here! After years in development and months in testing with selected photojournalists around the world, we’ve been able to spend some time with a late pre-production sample of Canon’s newest high-end ILC. Click through for … Read More

Canon EOS R3 pre-production sample gallery (DPReview TV)

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Chris and Jordan from DPReview TV recently published their first impressions review of the Canon EOS R3 with eye-controlled focus. Check out their sample gallery, which includes sports photos, to see how the images look. View the Canon EOS R3 … Read More

Did Apple iPhone 13 Pro’s ‘Cinematic Mode’ just revolutionize mobile cinematography?

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Apple has just announced its iPhone 13 lineup, and one of the stand out features is the new ‘Cinematic Mode’. On the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max models, Cinematic Mode allows you to adjust the aperture, or … Read More

Apple shows off the iPhone 13 and two updated iPad models

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Story is developing… For those who don’t need all of the fancy features of the new iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max models, Apple also announced its iPhone 13, the base-level device for those wanting solid performance without … Read More

Apple announces its latest iPhone 13 devices, complete with new and improved cameras

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Story is developing Apple has given us the first look at its latest mobile devices, including two new iPad models and three new iPhone models. These new devices are the latest in Apple’s lineup and bring a host of new … Read More

Canon launches 30 fps mirrorless camera with eye control and advanced AF

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After several months of drip-fed details, Canon has announced the EOS R3 – the company’s new flagship mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The 24MP R3 is based around a Stacked CMOS sensor, designed and manufactured by Canon, and featuring the company’s … Read More

Canon goes far and wide with new RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 and 16mm F2.8 lenses

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Canon has announced a pair of ‘budget friendly’ lenses – one telephoto and one wide – for its RF mount. The RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM is similar in spirit to the RF 600mm F11 and RF 800mm F11 in … Read More

Want to know more about the Canon EOS R3? Ask us anything on Reddit

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We’ve done our best to provide all the detail we can about the EOS R3, but if there’s anything else you want to ask, we’ll be answering questions over on Reddit. We’ll be starting an AMA thread on Reddit’s /r/Photography … Read More

Canon launches EOS R3 – Pro mirrorless camera with 30fps, eye control and advanced AF

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After several months of drip-fed details, Canon has announced the EOS R3 – the company’s new flagship mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The 24MP R3 is based around a Stacked CMOS sensor, designed and manufactured by Canon, and featuring the company’s … Read More

Canon EOS R3 Initial Review

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All product photography by DPReview The Canon EOS R3 is the company’s first high-end mirrorless camera designed for sports, wildlife and photojournalism. It’s a full-frame 24MP camera built around the ‘RF’ lens mount, and in many respects, it appears to … Read More

Canon EOS R3 first impressions review

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  Chris and Jordan have been using a pre-production copy of the new EOS R3. Find out what they think of it after a day of shooting sports and wildlife, including the return of Canon’s eye-controlled focus. Full resolution Canon … Read More

Nikon officially announces the Nikkor Z 40mm F2 compact prime

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After confirming in June that it would be available in 2021, Nikon has officially announced the Nikkor 40mm F2, a compact, affordable prime lens for the mirrorless Z-mount. Weighing only 170 g (~6 oz) the Z 40mm F2 promises to … Read More

Slideshow: Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2021 winners and finalists

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The South Australian Museum recently announced the winners and finalists for the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2021 competition. Over 2,200 images were submitted from photographers around the country. An image of a leafy seadragon hiding in shallow … Read More

100ASA aims to best Instagram through community-based content curation

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100ASA is coming for Instagram. As Facebook-owned Instagram continues its shift toward video, as we wrote about in July, 100ASA believes there’s room for fresh competition and that photographers will soon be on the hunt for a photographer-focused alternative to … Read More

PSA: Apple warns that high-powered motorcycles can damage autofocus, image stabilization in iPhones

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Apple has published a new support document on its website warning users that cameras on their iPhone devices can be damaged when attached to high-powered motorcycles due to the ‘high amplitude vibrations’ of their engines. In the document, Apple specifically … Read More

5 big improvements (probably) coming to Apple’s next MacBook Pro

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The first Apple Silicon-powered Macs have made a big impression, but it’s safe to say that after more than a year, professional users are still waiting for something a bit more powerful. The current M1 Macs churn through most photo … Read More

Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR sample gallery

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We’ve been shooting with the new Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR for some time, on both the newly announced GFX 50S II and the 100MP GFX 100S. Check out our gallery of sample images to see what it can do … Read More

NFTs: What they are and how they will impact photography

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This image, shared with permission from photographer Reuben Wu, is part of his ‘Field of Infinity’ project. It was converted into a video piece and sold on SuperRare for over 27 ETH last week. NFT sales free him up for … Read More

EarthCam shares 20-year 9/11 Anniversary timelapse video, ‘Never Forgotten’

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To commemorate the attacks on New York City’s World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, EarthCam has released an incredible timelapse that spans 20 years and is made up of more than 13.3 million photographs. The six-minute video spends the … Read More

The Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 is a crazy fast lens for full-frame

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Chris and Jordan review the Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95, available in E-mount, Z-mount, and RF-mount. Find out why Chris concludes, “there’s nothing else like this lens on the market.” Source link

Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 sample gallery

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The Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95 may not be technically perfect, but it’s a unique lens with a lot of character. Check out Chris and Jordan’s sample gallery from DPReview TV to get a sense of the images it can create. … Read More

Vimeo brings Dolby Vision HDR playback to millions of Apple devices

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Vimeo and Dolby announced that Vimeo is the first to market to allow users to host, share and play iPhone videos shot in Dolby Vision within the Apple ecosystem. Vimeo writes, ‘Starting today, millions of Apple device users can now … Read More

Venus Optics unveils $899 Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95, the world’s fastest full-frame 35mm lens

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Venus Optics has announced the release of the Laowa Argus 35mm F0.95, the world’s fastest 35mm lens for full-frame cameras. The manual focus lens is constructed of 14 elements in nine groups, including one aspherical element, one extra-low dispersion element … Read More

Brendan Schulman, DJI’s VP of Policy & Legal Affairs, leaves DJI

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After over six years serving as DJI’s VP of Policy and Legal Affairs, Brendan Schulman is parting ways with the world’s largest drone manufacturer. Image shared with permission from Haye Kesteloo of DroneXL. After serving as DJI’s Vice President of … Read More

vivo announces global launch of its X70 Pro+, a photo powerhouse with Qi charging, improved cameras and more

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Chinese smartphone manufacturer vivo has announced the global launch of its X70 Series smartphones: the X70, X70 Pro and X70 Pro+. As with its X60 generation, the X70 generation puts a massive emphasis on photography, headlined by vivo’s ongoing partnership … Read More

Hands-on with the new Sigma 24mm F2 and 90mm F2.8 Contemporary I Series

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The Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C and Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C are the latest additions to the company’s I series of compact, mid-paced primes. The ‘C’ indicates that they’re part of Sigma’s ‘Contemporary’ range, which offers a … Read More

Film Friday: Reviewing the 60-year-old Voigtlander Bessamatic Deluxe

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Madeleina Schwantes, writing for 35MMC, has written a review of the Voigtlander Bessamatic Deluxe, a German-made leaf-shuttered SLR camera released in 1962. The Bessamatic Deluxe was a successor to the original Bessamatic, released three years earlier, and added a few … Read More

Leica’s Q2 ‘007 Edition’ camera celebrates ‘No Time to Die,’ the 25th Bond film

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Leica has announced the release of its Q2 007 Edition camera system. Only 250 units of the limited-edition camera will be made to coincide with the release of ‘No Time to Die,’ the latest James Bond film, which itself has … Read More

Irix adds 30mm T1.5 lens to full frame cine line-up

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Lens manufacturer Irix has filled the gap between its 15mm T2.6 and 45mm T1.5 cine lenses with a moderately wide 30mm T1.5 to bring the total number of options in the range to five. This new lens joins the existing … Read More

Skylum announces new AI-driven photo editor, Luminar Neo

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Skylum has announced the next version of its Luminar photo editing software, Luminar Neo. The upcoming photo editor utilizes AI to power many of its photo editing tools, but is built upon a new image editing engine, promising improved performance. … Read More

OM Digital Solutions announces development of 20mm F1.4, 40-150mm F4.0 PRO lenses and updates lens roadmap

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M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO (Attached to the OM-D E-M5 Mark III) OM Digital Solutions has announced it’s developing two new Micro Four Thirds lenses, the M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO and the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40–150mm F4.0 … Read More

Sigma introduces 24mm F2 and 90mm F2.8 DG DN ‘Contemporary’ lenses

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Sigma has announced a pair of lenses in its ‘I-series’ of premium compact primes: the 24mm F2 DG DN ‘Contemporary’ and 90mm F2.8 DG DN ‘Contemporary’. The lenses, designed for E- and L-mount bodies, are all-metal and feature aperture rings … Read More

DPReview TV: Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN & 90mm F2.8 DG DN Quick Review

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Chris and Jordan have a special treat for this episode: reviews of the new Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN and its 90mm F2 sibling. See how they perform and whether they should end up in your camera bag. Subscribe to … Read More

Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN ‘Contemporary’ sample gallery

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Chris and Jordan from DPReview TV just reviewed the new Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary lens. Check out the sample photos they shot along the way to judge image quality for yourself. If you missed their review you … Read More

Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN ‘Contemporary’ initial sample gallery

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We’ve been shooting with the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN ‘Contemporary’ on a Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R for the last week and, so far, the results are impressive. It’s nice and sharp at the center, with little softness in the corners. … Read More

These stylish labels make it easier to identify your lenses

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Have you ever looked into your camera bag, saw numerous rear lens caps, and wondered which lens was which? Canadian company Field Made Co. hopes to make this a problem of the past with its lens identification stickers. Field Made … Read More

Ricoh’s new GR IIIx camera features a new 40mm equiv. lens, improved image processor and more

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Ricoh Imaging has quietly announced the GR IIIx, a new compact camera based on the popular GR III, that features a 40mm (full-frame equiv.) F2.8 lens and other improvements. At the heart of the GR IIIx is a 24.24-megapixel APS-C … Read More

DJI releases the OM 5, a portable and lightweight 3-axis gimbal for smartphones

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DJI has released the latest device in their OM series of 3-axis gimbals for smartphones. Compact, lightweight, and roughly one-third smaller in size than its predecessor, the OM 5 also boasts a new ShotGuides feature, an upgrade to Active Track … Read More

Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM sample gallery

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The Canon RF 14-35mm F4L IS USM is a compact, medium-aperture wideangle zoom lens for the company’s mirrorless RF mount. Offering an advanced optical makeup, and high build quality despite its lightweight build, the 14-35mm slots in beneath the pricier … Read More

ON1 announces Photo RAW 2022: Sky Swap AI, Time-Lapse Creation, NoNoise AI & more

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ON1 has announced an all-new version of ON1 Photo RAW. With many new features, including Sky Swap AI and NoNoise AI, ON1 Photo RAW 2022 promises to be a significant update over previous iterations. ON1 Photo RAW 2022 is made … Read More

Canon teases September 14 launch event, calls is ‘the most exciting announcement of the year’

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It looks like September 14, 2021 is going to be a busy day. First, Apple announced it will be hosting a livestream event. Now, Canon has announced that it too will be hosting a livestreamed event on YouTube at 12pm … Read More

Apple announces September 14 livestream event, expected to unveil its latest iPhone models

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Apple has sent out invitations for its annual fall event, which is set to take place on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 1pm EDT. The event is returning to its usual September timeframe after it was pushed back into October … Read More

Samsung reveals plans to develop 576MP smartphone sensor by 2025

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If you thought the megapixel wars were over, you might want to gear up once again. Samsung has revealed plans to release a 576-megapixel smartphone sensor by 2025. At the SEMI Europe Summit, which took place back on September 1, … Read More

Hands-on with the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and GF 35-70mm lens

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II and its kit lens, the GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6, have just landed! If you follow the digital camera industry, the 50S II will no doubt look pretty familiar: it’s essentially the same camera body as Fujifilm’s … Read More

Zhong Yi Optics releases $299 135mm F2.5 lens for full-frame DSLR, mirrorless camera systems

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Chinese lens manufacturer Zhong Yi Optics has announced the Mitakon 135mm F2.5. A fast, manual telephoto portrait lens for full-frame DSLR and mirrorless camera systems. The lens is constructed of nine elements in seven groups, including two extra-low dispersion and … Read More

Home at last: a travelogue with the GFX 50S II

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I had no idea, when I boarded the Boeing 787 at Heathrow in May 2019, that I wouldn’t see my friends, much of my family, or my homeland, for over two years. This inability to return has, with time, started … Read More

Updated: Canon EF-M 32mm F1.4 STM sample gallery

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It’s not a new lens, but the Canon EF-M 32mm F1.4 STM still sets the standard for optics in Canon’s mirrorless EF-M range. We’ve been shooting with, and enjoying the 32mm F1.4 for some time, and with summer starting (finally) … Read More

Slideshow: Ocean Photography Awards 2021 finalists

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Finalists across six categories, including Collective Portfolio, Youth Photographer of the Year, and Conservation have been announced for the second annual Ocean Photography Awards. Public voting to decide the winners is currently open. Winners will be announced in a series … Read More

Fujifilm GFX 50S II sample gallery

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Chris and Jordan from DPReview TV just reviewed the Fujifilm GFX 50S II. Check out their sample gallery to judge image quality for yourself – and to see some sweet interpretive dance moves by Jordan. Fujifilm’s latest medium-format digital camera, … Read More

DPReview TV: Our thoughts on Fujifilm’s X Summit announcements

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  Chris and Jordan analyze all the announcements from Fujifilm’s recent X Summit: GFX 50S II, X-T30 II, new X-mount lenses, new GF-mount lenses, and a teaser for a stacked CMOS sensor and more! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to … Read More

Hands-on with the new Fujifilm XF33mm F1.4 R LM WR

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Fujifilm’s XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR is the latest in a series of primes from the company that offer modern alternatives to some of the first optics in the X-mount system. I say ‘offer alternatives’ rather than replace, because … Read More

Astronaut captures images of stunning blue auroral display from space

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Astronaut Thomas Pesquet, whose photos we’ve featured before, recently captured photos of the Aurora Australis, otherwise known as the southern lights (the counterpart to northern lights for the southern hemisphere). While photographing the brilliant night sky spectacle from Earth is … Read More

Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 sample gallery (DPReview TV)

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Published Sep 3, 2021 | dpreview staff Chris and Jordan have been busy this week! This gallery features full resolution sample images from their review of the new Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 prime. Take a trip to Canada’s Maritime provinces … Read More

DPReview TV: Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR review

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In this review Chris and Jordan explain why they’re pretty impressed with Fujifilm’s new XF 33mm F1.4 prime lens. They also provide a head-to-head comparison against Fujifilm’s older 35mm F1.4 lens to see how they differ. Subscribe to our YouTube … Read More

Film Friday: A look at one of the Soviet Union’s first SLR cameras, the KMZ Start

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Stephen Dowling, founder of Kosmo Foto, has published the its inaugural camera overview video to its YouTube channel. And to kick things off, the Kosmo Foto team has gone with a rather quirky camera—the KMZ Start. This interesting little camera … Read More

Sigma will announce new products on September 9

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Just a month after announcing its new 150–600mm F5–6.3 DG DN OS ‘Sports’ lens for E and L mounts, Sigma is back with a teaser for another announcement on September 9, 2021. In a video premiere posted to YouTube, Sigma … Read More

Asus announces ProArt Studiobook and Vivobook Pro notebooks for visual artists

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Asus has announced a pair of new laptops designed for visual artists, including photographers. The new ProArt Studiobook and Vivobook Pro models join the existing Zenbook Pro series to offer customers more options at different performance, feature and price levels. … Read More

Slideshow: A bewildered roadrunner at the US—Mexico border took hom the grand prize in this year’s Bird Photographer of the Year competition

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Winners of the 2021 Bird Photographer of the Year awards were announced today. Over 22,000 images were submitted from around the globe. Mexican photographer Alejandro Prieto took home the £5,000 grand prize for his image of a roadrunner standing next … Read More

Fujifilm releases compact GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR medium-format lens

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Fujifilm has just announced the GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR zoom lens for their GFX line of medium-format digital cameras. Offering a 35mm-equivalent focal range of 28-55mm, it’s intended as a lightweight, everyday walkaround zoom lens that doesn’t compromise on image … Read More

Fujifilm announces updated roadmap for X- and GF-series lenses, including tilt-shift

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Fujifilm has unveiled its latest development roadmap for X and GF-series lenses, for the company’s APS-C and medium-format mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras, respectively. A total of 17 lenses are on the roadmap, now including a GF 55mm F1.7 – a … Read More

Fujifilm X-T30 II offers higher-res LCD and improved performance

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Fujifilm quietly announced upgrades to two X-series models. The X-T30 II is the same as its predecessor, except for its higher-resolution LCD (1.68M-dot versus 1.04M-dot) and additional memory. The latter allows it to perform as robustly as the X-T4. The … Read More

Fujifilm announces XF 23mm and 33mm F1.4 R LM WR prime lenses

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  Fujifilm has announced two new prime lenses for its APS-C format X-mount – the XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR and XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR, covering equivalent focal lengths of 35mm and 50mm respectively. The lenses are … Read More

Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 pre-production sample gallery

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We’ve been shooting a pre-production copy of Fujifilm’s new XF 33mm F1.4 prime lens. We’re pretty impressed, but check out our sample gallery to see the results for yourself. Leofoto is one of the best-known names in the world of … Read More

Fujifilm GFX 50S II sample gallery

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When combined with the GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 lens, the GFX 50S II makes for a pretty solid travel photography package. Sure, this combo isn’t the most compact option out there, but it’s also not appreciably larger than most of the … Read More

DPReview TV: Fujifilm GFX 50S II review

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Chris and Jordan tell us what they think of Fujifilm’s new GFX 50S II medium format camera. They also compare it to the GFX 100S, revealing some important differences that go beyond resolution. Fujifilm GFX 50S II sample gallery from … Read More

The Fujifilm GFX 50S II is the least expensive medium-format digital camera ever

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Fujifilm has announced the 51 Megapixel GFX 50S II camera that – at $4000 – is the cheapest medium-format digital camera that’s ever been released. The 50S II is largely similar to the GFX 100S, but with a lower resolution … Read More

Fujifilm GFX 50S II review

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II is the company’s third 50 Megapixel medium format mirrorless camera, and the first to feature in-camera stabilization. In almost every respect, the 50S II is a lower-res version of the GFX 100S, sharing more with … Read More

Fujifilm announces GFX 50S II, 35-70mm 4.5-5.6 WR and forthcoming lenses

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Fujifilm has used its latest X Summit event to announce the GFX 50S II. The event, taking place in Japan and live-streamed on YouTube can be viewed below. GFX 50S II The GFX 50S II uses the same 50MP sensor … Read More

The RED V-RAPTOR ST is a $25K cinema camera capable of 8K 120fps 16-bit Raw video capture

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RED Digital Cinema has announced the V-RAPTOR ST, its latest flagship 8K cinema camera that can record REDCODE RAW video at up to 120fps. The $24,5000 cinema camera, which features a Canon RF lens mount, is the first in RED’s … Read More

Video: How do images from Canon’s EOS-1D look nearly 20 years after its release?

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The original Canon EOS-1D is coming up on its 20th birthday this November. The DSLR, which is quite large by today’s standards, was Canon’s first foray into the professional digital camera market. The EOS 1D series itself survives to this … Read More

Slideshow: 2021 Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards Finalists

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The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards has announced the finalists for its 2021 competition, showcasing hilarious photos of a ‘laughing’ vine snake, a ‘waving’ dragonfly and a monkey that looks like he regrets not wearing groin protection. ‘The Comedy Wildlife Photography … Read More

We applied Adobe’s ‘Super Resolution’ to our favorite old photos, and the results may shock you

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Mt. St. Helens abstract, winter. Super resolution of this Canon 5D Mark III image from 2013 yields an 88.5 MP file ripe for a super large canvas print. Photo: Rishi Sanyal Back in March, Senior Principal Scientist Eric ‘I like … Read More

Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8 sample gallery

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Published Sep 1, 2021 | dpreview staff We’ve been using Panasonic’s new Lumix S 24mm F1.8 L-mount lens for the last few days, and generally we like what we’ve seen thus far. The only negative we’ve found in our initial … Read More

Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8 L-mount lens to ship in October

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Published Sep 1, 2021 | dpreview staff Panasonic has announced its Lumix S 24mm F1.8 lens for L-mount. This lightweight lens features 12 elements in 11 groups, including three aspherical lenses. Three extra-low dispersion and one ultra extra-low dispersion elements … Read More

RED teases new cinema camera that appears to record 8K video at 120fps

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Late last night, Jarred Land, the CEO and Co-Owner of RED Digital Cinema, has shared a teaser on Instagram that appears to show off a new camera capable of recording 8K video at up to 120 frames per second (fps). … Read More

Polaroid’s new Now+ instant camera uses your smartphone to unlock specialized capture modes

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Polaroid has announced the Polaroid Now+, a new i-Type instant camera that offers a unique feature set via Bluetooth connectivity. The Polaroid Now+ looks similar to nearly all of its One Step-style predecessors. But inside, it packs a slew of … Read More

Video: A look at Canon’s 40-year-old AF lens, the FD 35-70mm F4 AF

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Nowadays, it’s easy to take autofocusing lenses for granted. However, in the grand scheme of photography’s history, autofocus is a relatively recent innovation. In Canon’s rich photographic history, the EF mount introduced in 1987 likely stands out as the beginning … Read More

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II added to studio test scene

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As part of the process of our review of the Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II, we’ve just shot and processed the studio scene images, to see how it compares with its predecessor. At base ISO there’s no appreciable difference between the … Read More

Iconic 1914 Ur-Leica camera recreated as LEGO could become an actual set

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LEGO Ideas user Pandis Pandus has submitted an idea to LEGO that is sure to excite photographers and Leica fans, in particular, a LEGO Ur-Leica camera from 1914. If the idea garners enough support, it may become a real LEGO … Read More

In-depth tripod review: Leofoto ‘Summit’ LM-364C

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The fully extended Leofoto LM-364C with a compact (non-Leofoto) gimbal, full-frame camera, and 500mm prime lens. Leofoto is a brand of Laitu Photographic, a manufacturer that has been making tripods, heads and accessories since 2014, both under their own name … Read More

Slideshow: Winning photographs from the inaugural ‘Captured at Calke’ photo competition

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The International Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) has announced the results for its inaugural IGPOTY National Trust Calke Abbey special photo competition, ‘Captured at Calke.’ What’s unique about this free-to-enter photo competition is that all images were captured at Calke … Read More

Enhance! Google researchers detail new method for upscaling low-resolution images with impressive results

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Cascaded generation of unconditional 1024×1024 faces. Thanks to CSI, as well as plenty of other crime dramas, the phrase ‘Enhance’ has taken on a life of its own as a tongue-in-cheek way of attempting to digitally extract extra information from … Read More

Best (and worst) ways to clean camera lenses

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Chris and Jordan are taking a well-deserved break this week, so we’re re-posting one of our favorite episodes from the archives. In this humorous video they discuss the right way – and the wrong way – to clean a lens. … Read More

ASUS Zephyrus G14 (2021) Review: The M1 MacBook Pro killer

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The ASUS Zephyrus G14 is a new breed of powerful, portable laptop made possible by the latest AMD Ryzen CPUs. All product photography by DL Cade. When it comes to lightweight laptops for creatives, Apple pretty much cornered the market … Read More

Zeiss will raise the prices of all its lenses in the US on October 1

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Zeiss has announced it will be increasing the price of its lenses in the United States starting October 1, 2021. According to a graphic, embedded below and shared by Leica Rumors, lenses in the Batis and Loxia lines will increase … Read More

Zeiss will raise the prices of some lenses in the US on October 1

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Zeiss has announced it will be increasing the price of several of its lines of lenses in the United States starting October 1, 2021. According to a graphic, embedded below and shared by Leica Rumors, lenses in the Batis and … Read More

Venus Optics adds new mount options for seven of its most popular Laowa lenses

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Chinese lens manufacturer Venus Optics has announced that seven of its specialist Laowa lenses are now available in additional mirrorless camera system mounts. The lenses concerned are the 9mm T2.9, 12mm T2.9 and 15mm T2.1 cine lenses, the famous 24mm … Read More

Prolycht’s Orion 300 FS is a relatively affordable six-color LED studio light

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Lighting manufacturer and research company Prolycht has introduced a six-color LED version of its Orion 300 spotlight that it says produces a much wider gamut of colors and is more able to accurately emulate ambient light sources than regular RGB … Read More

Thunderbolt Drives compared: Samsung X5 vs. Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus

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Two different approaches to external Thunderbolt storage, fast or flexible If you’re looking for fast portable external drives, and your PC or Mac has the right port, then Thunderbolt is the way to go. However, choosing the right drive can … Read More

HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ features incredible FPV drone footage of the Dallas Cowboys’ stadium

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HBO’s series ‘Hard Knocks, The Dallas Cowboys’ has a special section in episode 3. A drone gives a first-person view of the 91-acre campus, including the surrounding facilities. The exhilarating 3-minute clip was the result of a collaborative effort between … Read More

ON1 teases back-up and restore features coming soon to Photo RAW

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Have you ever been frustrated when trying to restore your photo library following a computer crash or when setting up a new computer? If so, ON1’s upcoming feature should alleviate the issue and save you a lot of time. ON1 … Read More

Nikon Z fc Review

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Nikon’s Z fc is an APS-C mirrorless camera that combines Nikon’s new Z lens mount with looks and controls that recall the company’s classic FM and FE-series film SLRs. The Z fc is the second crop-sensor Nikon camera to use … Read More

Sigma’s Optimization Pro software now has native support for Apple Silicon

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Sigma has released the latest version of its Sigma Optimization Pro 1.7.0 software, bringing with it new features for both the macOS and Windows version, as well as native support for Apple silicon. Sigma’s USB Dock that’s used to update … Read More

Tamron reveals $699 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 APS-C lens for Sony E mount cameras, X-mount version due out ‘this fall’

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Tamron has announced the forthcoming release of its latest all-in-one APS-C zoom lens for Sony E-mount camera systems, the 18–300mm F3.5–6.3 Di III-A VC VXD. The lens, which is roughly a 27–450mm full-frame equivalent, is constructed of 19 elements in … Read More

Godox announces V860 III speedlight with modeling light, improved battery and more

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Godox has announced the V860 III speedlight, which is an updated version of the existing V860 II. The new model includes all the features of its predecessor, plus several new features, such as a front-facing modeling light. The V860 III, … Read More

Samsung disables the cameras on its new $1,800 Galaxy Z Fold 3 smartphone if you unlock the bootloader

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3. It’s been discovered Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 3 smartphone will automatically disable the cameras on the device if you unlock the bootloader in an attempt to root the device. For those unfamiliar with the … Read More

These custom-built hard cases protect camera rigs from Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Sony and others

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Keeping your gear safe can be a tricky – and expensive – proposition. A longtime favorite for traveling and professional photographers and videographers are hard cases. With custom-fitted padded inserts, a hard case is a great way to store and … Read More

Hands-on with the Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM

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Canon’s RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM is billed as a more affordable, lightweight alternative to the flagship wide-angle zoom for RF mount, the RF 15-35mm F2.8. We’ve been shooting with it for a few days (watch this space for … Read More

Slideshow: Winners and finalists of AAP Magazine’s #19 SHAPES competition

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For their 19th competition, All About Photo (AAP) Magazine asked entrants to submit images that reveal the elements that abstract light, texture, shape and shadow. 25 winners from 13 countries were selected. The 3 winners split a cash prize of … Read More

Production issues, lack of funds have brought the Reflex SLR project to a halt

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The Reflex modular 35mm SLR system was announced way back in 2017. It was the first newly-designed manual 35mm SLR system to be announced in more than 25 years. The modular camera promised personalization and customization through its ability to … Read More

Video: Curiosity rover captures 360-degree panorama of Mount Sharp on Mars, showing changing landscape

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NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover recently explored Mount Sharp. The mountain is 8km (5 mi) tall and is within the 154km-wide (96 mi) basin of Mars’s Gale Crater. Curiosity captured a new 360-degree panorama at Mount Sharp, revealing its diverse terrain … Read More

You will soon be able to merge HDR, panoramic photographs in Capture One

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Capture One has announced a development update, confirming it will bring two of its most-requested features to its photo editing applications in December 2021: HDR and panorama merging. The new features, which will be released alongside Capture One 22 later … Read More

Updated: Pentax K-3 Mark III sample gallery

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Published Aug 24, 2021 | dpreview staff The Pentax K-3 Mark III is Ricoh’s latest flagship APS-C DSLR, and sports a new 26MP sensor, updated autofocus and refined ergonomics and features. With our full review only days away, we took … Read More

The UK’s largest news agency announces partnership with Sony

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The largest national news agency in the United Kingdom and Ireland, PA (formerly known as the Press Association), has announced a deal with Sony to have its photographers shoot with Sony cameras and lenses. PA was founded 153 years ago, … Read More

The CP800 is a modular, all-in-one film processing machine from FilmNeverDie

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When it comes to film photography, the development process tends to have two extremes: it’s either done by hand in small batches or with large, expensive machines. FilmNeverDie, an Melbourne-based film photography company, is hoping to change that though with … Read More

Megadap’s ETZ11 adapter brings AF, aperture and IBIS to E mount lenses on Nikon Z cameras

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Lens accessory manufacturer Megadap has announced the ETZ11, the first automatic adapter for mounting Sony E mount lenses on both full-frame and APS-C Nikon Z mirrorless camera systems. The ETZ11 supports a ‘wide variety’ of both first- and third-party Sony … Read More

Roger Cicala: Imaging Before Photography, Part III — The Showman and the Sheriff

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Enter the Showman In my last article, we discussed the first image makers, up until the late 1820s when Niepce had actually been able to make images using a camera obscura and silver plates coated with Bitumen of Judea. On … Read More

The DPReview TV camera shoulder bag roundup extravaganza

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Chris and Jordan review six popular camera shoulder bags, including models from Peak Design, Lowepro, Think Tank, Wotancraft, Vanguard and Manfrotto. Find out what they like about each, and which ones they picked for their own use. Source link

Qualcomm releases the first-ever 5G, AI-enabled drone platform

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Qualcomm technology was involved in developing the Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, for the first powered flight on another planet four months ago. Now they’re back to focusing on this planet. Recently, Qualcomm announced the first-ever commercial drone platform that’s enabled with … Read More

Zenfolio launches ProSuite plan offering all-in-one solution for professionals

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Zenfolio has launched a new all-in-one business solution for professional photographers, Zenfolio ProSuite. It’s the third new plan that Zenfolio has launched since revamping earlier this year, in addition to the previously announced Portfolio and Portfolio Plus plans. While Portfolio … Read More

Blackmagic announces 40% price reduction for URSA Mini Pro 12K camera, plus DaVinci Resolve 17.3

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Blackmagic Design has announced a major price reduction for its URSA Mini Pro 12K camera. The new price is $5,995, a 40% discount from its previous $9,995 MSRP. Blackmagic has also announced a new version of DaVinci Resolve, bringing the … Read More

Film Friday: An alternative approach to picking your color negative film stock

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In this week’s edition of Film Friday, photographer Matt Wright, writing for 35MMC, breaks down everything you should consider before picking a film stock to shoot with. His in-depth guide starts on the technical side of things, wherein he explains … Read More

5G-enabled drone captures elaborate footage from the MLB’s ‘Field of Dreams’ game

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Recently, we covered Parrot’s new Anafi AI drone – the first to use 4G connectivity as its main data link between the drone and remote. It effectively guaranteed to do away with any and all transmission limitations, especially with obstacles … Read More

This $579 watch was inspired by the twin-lens reflex cameras of yesteryear

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Watchmaker TACS has unveiled a new camera-inspired watch, the TACS ATL. The watch features a design based on the classic twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera, and ATL stands for Automatic Twin Lens. The new ATL watch joins the company’s Lens Series, … Read More

Oppo shows off new RGBW sensor, 85–200mm OIS zoom camera module, 5-axis OIS module and more for future smartphones

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Today, at its ‘Future Imaging Technology Launch Event,’ Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo revealed a collection of new and improved technologies it plans to bring to its devices in the future. Amongst the new technologies is a new RGBW sensor, a … Read More

Nikon Z fc added to studio test scene

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Nikon recently announced the Z fc, its newest APS-C offering with a design reminiscent of the company’s film cameras like the FM2. While we’re working on our full review, we thought we’d present our studio test scene results here for … Read More

We now know a little more about the ‘accessory shoe’ on Canon’s forthcoming EOS R3 camera system

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It seems we may know a little more about the ‘accessory shoe’ Canon has confirmed will be onboard its forthcoming EOS R3 mirrorless camera. Earlier today, Canon unveiled its new XF605 professional camcorder. This is the first device to feature … Read More

Atomos brings EOS R5 8K ProRes RAW to its the NinjaV+

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Atomos has announced a firmware update for its Ninja V+ monitor/recorder enabling 8K output from the Canon EOS R5 to be encoded as ProRes RAW. The upgrade allows the camera’s Raw video stream to be recorded for extended periods (typically … Read More

Atomos brings EOS R5 8K ProRes RAW to its NinjaV+

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Atomos has announced a firmware update for its Ninja V+ monitor/recorder enabling 8K output from the Canon EOS R5 to be encoded as ProRes RAW. The upgrade allows the camera’s Raw video stream to be recorded for extended periods (typically … Read More

Blasting away a sensor’s Bayer array with a laser and building a DIY Raspberry Pi spectrometer

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Les Wright of the YouTube channel Les’ Lab has figured out how to remove the Bayer filter from a Raspberry Pi camera. By doing so, Les expanded the sensitivity of the CCD image sensor for use in a Raspberry Pi-based … Read More

Canon XF605 professional 4K camcorder and new 8K broadcast lens announced

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Canon has unveiled a new professional 4K camcorder and a new 8K-suitable pro BCTV zoom lens. The Canon XF605 is a ‘compact’ 4K camcorder designed for solo shooters. The XF605 is 10% smaller and 600g lighter than the Canon XF705. … Read More

You can now buy Tilta’s Canon EOS R5, R6 cooling fan for $165

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More than a year after first showing off its concept, camera accessory manufacturer Tilta now has its Cooling Cage for Canon’s EOS R5 and R6 mirrorless cameras available to purchase. As the concept laid out, the Tilta Cooling Cage is … Read More

Patent reveals Apple’s future periscope ‘tele’ camera modules could offer optical image stabilization

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Apple’s iPhone 12 Pro Max has a 5x ‘zoom’ camera (65mm full-frame equiv.), the longest yet used in an iPhone. To quote Ricky Bobby’s father, ‘If you’re not first, you’re last.’ While poignant, that mantra has never seemed to bother … Read More

Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S review

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The Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S is an update to a Nikon classic, but one that’s smaller, lighter and better than its F-mount predecessor. Learn about its design, performance and how it handles the bamboo wall of doom in this … Read More

Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S sample gallery

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Chris and Jordan just reviewed the Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S, the wide angle zoom in Nikon’s ‘holy trinity’ of lenses. Check out this gallery to see full resolution sample images from their review. This year, despite the disruption, plenty … Read More

Rokinon / Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE sample gallery

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The Rokinon / Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE is a fast-aperture, wide-angle autofocus prime lens for Sony’s E-mount mirrorless cameras. We’ve tested it on a 61MP Sony a7R IV, but it’s also compatible with the company’s APS-C mirrorless cameras as … Read More

FPV drone takes a deep dive down world’s tallest waterfall

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Swiss-based remote pilot Ellis van Jason has spent thousands of hours practicing his FPV flight skills. It paid off on a recent trip to Venezuela, where he was able to produce a video depicting a ‘birds-eye’ perspective of a deep … Read More

20 pieces of video gear that cost less than $20

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Getting into filmmaking isn’t cheap. But it doesn’t necessarily have to be expensive either. To high