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Sigma fp First Shots: Sample images from Sigma’s first non-Foveon-based digital camera
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After spending some quality hands-on time last week with the tiny Sigma fp full-frame camera, Dave Pardue shared an initial batch of real-world gallery images. And while he continues to work on his field test, he let me borrow the new Sigma fp for the...
Panasonic announces May release date for free S1H firmware providing RAW video data output via Atomos (UPDATED)
UPDATE: 05/22/2020: It appears Panasonic has run into technical issues with the RAW video data output feature for the forthcoming v2.0 firmware update for the Lumix S1H. Firmware v2.0 will be released on schedule on May 25th, but the RAW video output feature has been removed. According to Panasonic, the RAW output feature will be released provide as part of the camera's...
What’s the story with Fujifilm’s X-Trans sensor tech? Is it really all that different?
More than perhaps any other company, Fujifilm has a long history as an innovator in image sensor design. From the very beginning of the digicam boom, its rivals have almost exclusively used standard, Bayer-filtered sensors in their standalone cameras. Fuji, though, hasn't been afraid to buck that trend in its quest...
The Canon EOS R5 is shaping up to be a video beast: 8K 30p RAW, 4K 120p 4:2:2 10-bit & more!
Canon today unveiled a few more exciting tidbits of information about their upcoming high-end EOS R5 full-frame mirrorless camera, this time focusing on more of the video capabilities of this new potential powerhouse. And boy, oh boy, if you are serious about shooting video -- and perhaps don't want or need to jump...
Sigma fp Gallery: World’s smallest full-frame camera begins its journey at IR
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Our friends at Sigma surprised the camera world in the fall of 2019 with the launch of the fp, the world's smallest full-frame camera. Long known for their awesome lens lines such as the Art series for various mounts and formats, and for their niche Foveon-sensor-based...
Help support those fighting COVID-19 with Sigma’s new charitable relief dealer partnership
In an effort to support those helping communities across the country from the effects of COVID-19, Sigma this week announced a new charitable relief program in partnership with select camera stores across the United States. From now until June 30, 2020, five percent of all Sigma lens sales from participating...
Nikon launches #CreatorsHour events with livestreamed interviews with pros, Instagram Live chats & more
As we all continue to hunker down at home, many of us are perhaps looking to expand our photographic knowledge with online courses and tutorials, but what about maintaining our inspiration for photography? Keeping those creative juices flowing?
In addition to recently making all of their online photography...
Canon EOS RP Review Conclusion: The affordable Canon RP brings full-frame fun to a wider audience
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While it's not the newest camera under the sun, the compact Canon RP is an important camera, particularly given its price point for as a full-frame camera. The little Canon EOS RP is, at this point in time, Canon's second full-frame mirrorless camera, coming...
Free one-on-one training with Olympus technical experts? Sign me up!
If you shoot with Olympus equipment and could benefit from a one-on-one online training session in the comfort of your own home, now is the time to do it! Olympus has just announced that this service is now available through its "Home With Olympus Sessions" program.
In addition to one-on-one training, they are...
Stay Strong, World! A video message of hope and strength from your friends at Imaging Resource
From a small town in Georgia, USA, and from your friends at Imaging Resource, we're sending a message of hope and strength to all the countries around the world.
Before the current world crisis had affected us here in Georgia, USA, my kids asked me to assist as videographer in helping both they and their friends...
Stuck at home? Get creative, document your life at home and win some cash prizes and Sigma gear!
These are unprecedented times, and if you're reading this article, you've probably found yourself stuck at home with a lot of time on your hands. Many of us are yearning to be outside photographing our favorite subjects, shooting video projects, or simply experiencing and documenting the world at large. Alas, most...
Olympus 12-45mm f/4 Pro Field Test: Olympus’ tiniest Pro zoom packs performance without the bulk
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One of the major selling points of the Micro Four Thirds system is its compact form-factor. Both cameras and lenses can, and often are, much smaller and lighter than competing systems that use larger sensors. For lenses though, when you start to factor in...
Train for free! Nikon releases all online tutorials at no cost through April
Nobody wants to be stuck at home, least of all in the springtime for those of us in the northern hemisphere, and fall in the southern. But if we can't get out and photograph, why not train ourselves for future shoots? Nikon has recently announced they are here to help us do just that, and at no cost to us.
Nikon...
Storm Dancing on the Outer Banks with the Fujifilm GFX 100 (video)
Need an escape in these trying times? Venture with me to the Outer Banks of North Carolina with a medium format camera that has versatility as its middle name! No longer only the desired tool for the trained landscape or portrait photographer, the Fuji GFX 100 is built to do so much more.
Sure, the enormously...
Snag up to $3000 worth of photo gear with this Fujifilm student storytelling contest
Are you a full- or part-time college student with an interest in photography, video and visual storytelling? Are you also, perhaps, in need of some new camera equipment to document or create that burning story idea? Well, you're in luck! Fujifilm North America just launched a new contest for students that could net...
Panasonic S1R Review Conclusion: Panasonic impresses with its first full-frame mirrorless camera
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In recent years, it seems many of the camera makers have been going full-steam into the full-frame mirrorless world. Sony jump-started this revolution years ago, forcing many of its rivals to take note and rev-up their design and engineering teams to bring...
Olympus E-M1 Mark III Field Test: Just as portable as before, but now even more powerful
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Last month, Olympus finally unveiled the long-awaited successor to the popular E-M1 Mark II. The aptly-named E-M1 Mark III, rather than being a drastically all-new camera, instead offers a nearly-identical design along with some updates and refinements under the...
How to combat the quarantine blues with photography
Photography can be a very cathartic pursuit, bringing peace of mind and much needed fresh air as well, especially to those of us with desk jobs. But you all already know that, and you don't need me to tell you the obvious, especially these days. And hopefully, for those of you who are still allowed to go outside...
Photokina 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus, next Photokina to be held in May 2022
In what's likely not an all-too-unexpected turn of events, the bi-annual Photokina tradeshow set to take place in May in Cologne, Germany has now been cancelled due to health concerns surrounding the growing COVID-19 pandemic.
The popular international trade fair was scheduled to take place between May 27-30, but...
IR Version 2.0 is here and happening! I’m super-excited, as Madavor Media acquires the brand :-)
I apologize that it’s been so long since I gave any of our readers any update on IR’s status, but I can finally share some very, very good news today!
Madavor Media has acquired the Imaging Resource brand and website, allowing IR’s uniquely...