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A blast from the past: Photographing high-speed drifting with a modified Game Boy Camera
Manufacturers, such as OM (formerly known as Olympus), Canon, Nikon and Sony, have all released cameras featuring sophisticated autofocus modes designed specifically for tracking high-speed subjects, such as cars and motorcycles. These modern cameras work amazingly well and capture sharp, high-resolution photos in...
Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD Hands-on Review: A versatile zoom lens with excellent performance across the board
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Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 VXD Hands-on Review
The Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD lens is a very impressive zoom lens for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras. The lens has a maximum aperture of F2.0 at 35mm, which gradually slows down to a still-fast F2.8. Given its focal length range and...
Video: Landscape photographer Adam Gibbs breaks down his 10 favorite photos from 2021
We're nearing the end of January, and it's not just a good time to look ahead to the rest of 2022, it's also the perfect time to look back upon your photographs from 2021. Photographer Adam Gibbs recently looked back at his ten favorite photographs from last year.
In the video below, Gibbs admits that 2021 was a...
Video: Landscape photographer Nigel Danson goes hands-on with Nikon’s new 24-120mm F4 S zoom lens
Landscape photographer Nigel Danson was an early adopter of Nikon's mirrorless Z system, getting in on the ground floor with the Nikon Z7. Danson shoots many of his images in the 24mm to 200mm range. It's a fantastic range for landscape photography, covering wide-angle shots up to a mid-telephoto focal range. We've...
Video: Fstoppers reviews the Westcott Optical Spot by Lindsay Adler
The folks at Fstoppers went hands-on with Westcott's new Optical Spot by Lindsay Adler. It's a light modifier that allows you to create sharp, highly-focused beams of light. If you want sharp edges to your light, either for use on the subject or the background, it's a very tricky thing to achieve. That's where the...
Video: Ocean photography and hiking adventure with wilderness photographer Dave Morrow
Talented wilderness landscape photographer Dave Morrow published a video this week of an exciting coastal hiking trip he went on. The hike is rugged, and we join Morrow as he works his way to a beautiful location before sunset. When he gets to his destination, he's treated with a few promising-looking options. But...
Canon EOS R3 Gallery: Browse through an initial batch of sample image from Canon’s high-performance pro mirrorless camera
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While my colleague Jeremy Gray recently spent time with Nikon's new high-performance, high-end "super camera," the Z9, I have recently begun field-testing one of its primary rivals, the Canon EOS R3. While these two cameras aren't necessarily apples-to-apples...
Ricoh Imaging announces restructuring: Moving toward digital sales and made-to-order cameras (Update: for the Japan market only)
Update, 01/21/22, 6:08pm ET: Article updated and a clarification statement from Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation added below.
Ricoh Imaging Co., Ltd. has released an update on its business model. In a Japanese statement, Ricoh Imaging's President and CEO, Noboru Akabane, addressed different market challenges...
Canon announces EOS R5 C: Truly hybrid full-frame mirrorless camera with nonstop 8K/60p recording
Canon has announced the Canon EOS R5 C, a new full-frame camera built upon the R5 platform that aims to deliver the best of still photography and video. As Canon puts it, the R5 C is a 'true hybrid' camera that's 'equal parts video and still digital imaging power.' The Canon EOS R5 C uses an RF-mount and includes...
Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S announced: $14,000 high-performance super-telephoto lens includes new anti-reflection and AF technology
After announcing the development of the Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S in October, alongside the Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S and 24-120mm F4 S lenses, Nikon has fully revealed its new exotic super-telephoto prime lens, including release details, pricing and specs.
The Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S is well-suited...
Video: Thomas Heaton’s frustrating photoshoot teaches the value of persistence
Photographer Thomas Heaton has been shooting more frequently with film. While on a road trip to Scotland, Heaton decided to use his Fujifilm GX617 panoramic film camera. It's no secret that shooting with film is different than using a digital camera. In many ways, shooting with film is significantly more...
Video: How foregrounds can make or break a landscape photograph
A good way to add depth and dynamism to a landscape photo is by incorporating a foreground element. However, not every landscape photograph benefits from including a foreground. How can you know when to include a foreground, and how best to incorporate a foreground in a photo? Photographer Mads Peter Iversen has...
Capture One is no longer offering brand-specific versions of its popular photo editor
Capture One has announced that the company no longer offers branded versions of Capture One, effective immediately. This means that Capture One (for Sony), Capture One for Fujifilm, and Capture One for Nikon, are no longer available for purchase. Capture One states that the change 'comes ahead of a series of new...
Nikon Z9 Hands-on Review: Is this Nikon’s most impressive camera ever?
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After a long wait following the initial announcement of the Nikon Z9 back in March 2021, we have finally had the chance to go hands-on with Nikon's new flagship mirrorless camera. The new 45.7-megapixel camera incorporates a pro-level dual-gripped design, a...
Leica unveils new $9,000 M11 rangefinder camera featuring a 60MP BSI CMOS sensor and new Triple Resolution Technology
Earlier today, Leica unveil their next M rangefinder camera, the M11. Following the M10 model from 2017, the new Leica M11 features a not-at-all surprisingly similar exterior design -- it is a Leica M after all -- but it does, however, feature several new and exciting technical upgrades under the hood. And, to be...
Tips and tricks: Wildlife photographer Steve Perry breaks down some of his amazing wildlife photos
Last November, wildlife photographer Steve Perry released a video titled 'How to Nail the Shot – Tanzania Edition.' In the video below, Perry gave us a behind-the-scenes look of him doing wildlife photography in beautiful Tanzania.
The video features eight images from Perry's trip, and he discusses his settings,...
Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 Hands-on Review: A refreshed and refined 50mm-eq prime offers excellent upgrades to image quality and performance
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Fujifilm added yet another fast prime lens to its already-extensive arsenal of X Series lenses with the debut of the XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR. However, those familiar with Fuji's X-mount lineup will notice there are already two similar lenses, the XF 35mm...
What were the 10 best-selling mirrorless cameras in Japan during 2021?
BCN Retail has published its list of the top 10 best-selling mirrorless cameras in Japan for 2021, and there are some interesting inclusions and omissions. Canon, Fujifilm, OM Digital (Olympus) and Sony all made the top 10, leaving industry heavyweights Nikon and Panasonic out.
Before diving into it, it's worth...
Video: Photographers Nigel Danson and James Popsys face off in a 70mm lens challenge
Last week, we shared a video by Nigel Danson in which he offered tips to help you improve your photography in 2022. There are a lot of great tips in the video; among them is the idea of creating challenges for yourself to push your creativity and improve your photography skills. In that same spirit, Nigel Danson...
Video: How does a National Geographic wildlife photographer select his best images?
Imagine that you go out to take wildlife photos. You shoot images here and there, rattle off a few high-speed bursts, and next thing you know, you've got hundreds of photos on your card. If you import all of them into your photo editor of choice when you get back home, you now have hundreds of photos on your hard...