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There are nearly 40,000 threatened species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources's (IUCN) Red List. Among these threatened species, more than 16,000 are endangered. It's estimated that in the last 500 years, human activity has caused at least 800 species to go extinct, and...

 

 

Polaroid is on a resurgence path. After announcing the world's smallest analog instant camera, the Polaroid Go, last month, the historic camera brand is now teaming up with Fendi for a special edition Polaroid OneStep Close-Up 600. The OneStep Close-Up 600 is covered in Fendi's 'FF Vertigo Motif.' It doesn't come...

 

 

10 creative spring photography ideas

Spring has sprung, and that means it's a great time to dust off the camera after a long, cold winter and take some photos. B&H published a new video this week featuring 10 creative spring photography ideas. Check it out below and get your creative juices flowing.

How to...

 

 

Last week, Epson announced an expansion to its EcoTank line of cartridge-free prints with new six-color photo printers. The EcoTank Photo ET-8500 and EcoTank Photo ET-8550 printers offer cartridge-free printing for photographers looking for a high-volume printing solution. Epson also announced the EcoTank Pro...

 

 

As was the case with the Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 G Master interview we wrote about last week, today's interview information comes directly from the manufacturer. In this case, Nikon is the manufacturer. The Japanese company published a trio of 'engineer interview' videos over the weekend, with each focusing on a...

 

 

So, you've just picked up your first Sony camera? Or maybe you've had one for a little while and are looking to expand your camera setup beyond the included kit lens? Entry-level or experienced photographer? Whatever the case may be, the great news is that the Sony mirrorless camera ecosystem is a versatile and...

 

 

3 things landscape photographer Andy Mumford wishes he'd learned sooner

Photographer and educator Andy Mumford has learned a lot during his career as a landscape and travel photographer. No matter how much you know and how experienced you are, there's always more to learn. However, there are certain things...

 

 

Nikon USA introduced new rebates for May, offering discounts on a wide range of Nikkor lenses, both for F mount and Z mount. A few cameras also have instant rebates, including the Nikon D780 and kit ($300 savings), Nikon D850 ($500 savings) and the Nikon Z50 ($100-$250 depending on the kit).

In terms of lenses,...

 

 

Leica has announced a new addition to its SL lens portfolio, the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH lens. The f/2.8 zoom lens is designed for versatility, making it a solid choice for a wide range of photographic subjects, including reportage, travel, studio, architectural, landscapes, and portraiture. Leica...

 

 

Sony has recently published an interview with the lead designers of its recent FE 50mm f/1.2 G Master lens. The interview includes Product Leader and Optical Design Lead, Atsuo Kikuchi; Mechanical Design Lead, Yuichiro Takata; and Actuator Control Lead, Yuki Mizuno.

While, of course, the interview is in part a...

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Sony's full-frame mirrorless series continues to grow and evolve, with the company now offering a variety of models targeting different price points and use-cases. If you're a landscape or portrait photographer in need of amazing resolving power, the high-res 61MP...

 

 

Venus Optics has announced the Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. The lens will be made available in Fuji X, Sony E, Nikon Z and Canon RF lens mounts. The ultra-fast prime lens incorporates an APO design, hence its model name, and promises sharp images with well-controlled chromatic...

 

 

Beginner's guide to film photography: Choosing the right camera type

Over at DPReview, Aaron Gold is back with another edition of his 'Absolute beginner's guide to film photography' series. This time, the focus is on choosing the right camera type. If you want the easiest start to your film photography journey, a...

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Where the Fujifilm X-S10 is a lightweight SLR-styled mirrorless camera, the Fujifilm X-E4 is rangefinder-inspired. The new X-E4 is a compact, sleek and stylish camera. On the outside, it's a simple, minimalist camera. On the inside, the X-E4 includes the same...

 

 

Sigma continues to expand its lineup of mirrorless-platform lenses with its next Art-series prime, the 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art. If that model sounds familiar, it is because Sigma already has a 35mm f/1.4 Art lens, but that 35mm DG HSM lens from 2012 was designed for full-frame DSLR cameras -- though Sigma did later...

 

 

Zeiss adds four prime lenses to its Supreme Prime Radiance cinema lens lineup

First seen at PetaPixel, Zeiss has expanded its Supreme Prime Radiance cinematography lens lineup. The new full-frame lenses all have a maximum aperture of T/1.5 and cover 18mm, 40mm, 65mm and 135mm focal lengths. The new lenses join an...

 

 

Fujifilm has announced a new firmware update for its GFX 100 medium format camera. Fujifilm states that the impending firmware version 4.00 will 'transform [the GFX 100] into a completely new camera with a multitude of additional functions and operational enhancements, delivering autofocus (AF) performance...

 

 

Tamron has announced a pair of zoom lenses for Sony E-mount. The first is a compact, lightweight ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for APS-C Sony mirrorless cameras, the Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD (Model B060). The second new lens is a full-frame telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD...

 

 

Zhong Yi Optics, often referred to as ZY Optics, has announced the launch of four new manual focus T/1.0 cinema lenses. Two of the lenses, 17mm and 25mm primes, are for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The new 35mm lens is for Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Sony E and Micro Four Thirds. Rounding out the new lenses is a 50mm lens...