Camera accessory manufacturer Fotodiox has published a video that explains how to make a digital camera obscura that can be used for both video and photo capture made from a box, a magnifying glass, and frosted plastic.
The build is promised to be super-simple and results in an unusual video capture device as well as […]. petapixel.com
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Updated Jan 30, 2025 $1000 might sound like a lot of money for a camera, but it's probably the least we'd recommend spending if you want to go beyond phone photography. dpreview.com »
2025-01-30 18:47
OM System is working to build excitement for a launch happening on February 6. The company released a short teaser video, offering brief glimpses of an unreleased OM System camera. This video follows up on a post from the OM System CEO at the beginning of the month announcing that the company is working on a new camera and lenses. dpreview.com »
2025-01-23 23:02
When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Updated Nov 8, 2024 Sixteen years after Panasonic introduced the first mirrorless camera, mirrorless cameras now dominate the interchangeable lens camera market. dpreview.com »
2024-11-08 18:00
Updated Nov 17, 2023Recent Videos!function(n){if(!window. cnx){window. cnx={},window. cnx. cmd=[];var t=n. createElement('iframe');t. src='javascript:false';t. display='none',t. onload=function(){var n=t. dpreview.com »
2023-11-17 19:33
Updated Nov 13, 2023Recent Videos!function(n){if(!window. cnx){window. cnx={},window. cnx. cmd=[];var t=n. createElement('iframe');t. src='javascript:false';t. display='none',t. onload=function(){var n=t. dpreview.com »
2023-11-13 18:48
Mirrorless cameras have been around for over a decade, capturing both stills and video almost from the start. Many are considered hybrid cameras because they can serve both functions, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're optimized around both tasks. dpreview.com »
2022-02-17 18:00
Testing conducted in Seattle by our Technical Editor Richard Butler. Real-world production experiences by Jordan Drake: the director and editor of many of our ‘DPRTV’ videos. Originally published Aug 3, updated Aug 6: conclusions and analysis revised based on additional experience with the camera If you have any interest in cameras, you may have witnessed the heated discussions lately around the new Canon EOS R5 and R6’s tendency to overheat when capturing video internally. dpreview.com »
2020-08-06 22:16
A lot of the pre-launch hype around Canon's EOS R5 has focused on its video prowess, but why do features like 8K keep getting added to stills cameras? Some of the most dramatic improvements in recent cameras have been in the realm of video, leaving many stills photographers unimpressed. dpreview.com »
2020-06-04 17:00
Retro tech and gaming YouTube channel LGR has published a new video showing the original DOOM video game being played on a 1998 Kodak DC260 digital camera. This model was quite expensive at the time with a price tag of $999. dpreview.com »
2019-12-11 21:44
During the launch of Apple’s new hardware and software yesterday at the World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2019 an unreleased 8K Canon video camera was used to capture high resolution footage to demonstrate the quality of the new Pro Display XDR. dpreview.com »
2019-06-04 19:33
The One X is Insta360's latest consumer 360-degree cam and is controlled via an iPhone or Android smartphone, and retails for $400. The big news on the new model is the 5. 7K resolution which means you can reframe the spherical footage and extract a standard 16:9 video with good resolution after capture. dpreview.com »
2018-11-14 16:00
Sharp probably isn't the first brand that springs to mind when thinking about high-end smartphones, but over the years the Japanese manufacturer has released a few quirky devices. The newly announced AQUOS R2 falls squarely into that category, being the only smartphone—as far as we are aware—that comes with a dedicated video camera. dpreview.com »
2018-05-08 19:14
What's it like to use D850 as a video camera? Despite there being a mirror between the sensor and the thing you're trying to film, the D850 is a pretty capable video camera SLRs weren't really designed for video but, thanks to the pioneering work of the Canon 5D Mark II, it's increasingly expected to be a feature they offer. dpreview.com »
2017-10-23 16:00
As video recording started to gain prominence on DSLRs and compact system cameras, one particular comment would often appear in comments sections, on forums and on the letters pages of magazines. “If I want a camera that shoots video, I’ll buy a video camera” – or words to that effect. digitalrev.com »
2017-06-30 03:00
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_1207849172","galleryId":"1207849172","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"standalone":false,"selectedImageIndex":0,"startInCommentsView":false,"isMobile":false}) }); For its latest smartphone generation, Google has dropped the Nexus moniker of previous models and used Pixel branding borrowed from the company's top-end Chromebooks and tablets. dpreview.com »
2016-12-21 15:00
Introduction The Canon EOS M5 is the most enthusiast-friendly EOS M yet. It's a 24MP mirrorless camera built around a Dual Pixel APS-C sensor, giving it depth-aware focus across most of the frame. dpreview.com »
2016-12-20 18:18
If 2016 has made one thing very clear it’s that not everyone agrees with one another about what is logically sound. Indeed there’s been a considerable trend towards questioning the very value of expertise and facts. dpreview.com »
2016-12-14 16:00
Have you ever had a friend who was new to photography and asked you basic questions about how a camera works? Have you wished that there was a simple dumbed-down, easy to digest explanation video to answer those questions? In the latest "How It Works?" series on The Telegraph's site, they published a short minimalist animation video on the science behind how a digital camera works. thephoblographer.com »
2016-12-01 23:02
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_3336540306","galleryId":"3336540306","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"standalone":false,"selectedImageIndex":0,"startInCommentsView":false,"isMobile":false}) }); The Xperia XZ is the top-of-the-line model in Sony's Xperia X series and comes with some of the latest technologies implemented in its camera module. dpreview.com »
2016-11-25 15:00
Late last month, a homemade camera dubbed Chronos surfaced alongside the claim that it can shoot at speeds up to 21,650 fps. The camera was notable not only for its ultra-high-speed shooting capabilities, but also its comparitively affordable $2500 price tag. dpreview.com »
2016-10-26 21:22
We've known for a while now that Fujifilm is developing a 1:1 format instant film, which measures 85. 6mm x 72mm and provides a 62 x 62mm image, and an accompanying Instax camera. Unfortunately not much detail is known about the camera but now the Japanese manufacturer has released a teaser video on its Instax Square website that gives us at least a glimpse at some elements of the camera. dpreview.com »
2016-10-19 21:32
Sony's RX100-series has always been a capable machine for video as well as stills, and the Mark V version is no exception. With the addition of phase-detection autofocus and oversampled 4K footage, we've been impressed with what we've seen so far. dpreview.com »
2016-10-16 14:00
Sony announces Alpha 6500 Sony has announced the a6500, its top of the line APS-C E-mount mirrorless camera. It may look a lot like the a6300 but it's a higher spec (and more expensive) sister model. dpreview.com »
2016-10-06 22:16
We dropped in on indie/pro video camera and grading software maker, Blackmagic Design and were impressed by their Video Assist monitor/recorders. Alongside demos of various cameras (which now range from Micro Four Thirds mount drone-ready cameras up to the PL-mount, 4. dpreview.com »
2016-09-22 15:23
JK Imaging, which holds a license to produce Kodak-branded cameras, has launced a new 4K 360 degree camera at Photokina in Cologne today. The camera is splash-proof and comes with a selfie-stick and remote control in the package. dpreview.com »
2016-09-20 13:42
Key Specifications 20MP Four Thirds sensor 3" 1. 04M-dot touchscreen LCD 81 Point Contrast Detect AF system rated to -4EV Touch to focus and one touch image capture 5fps continuous shooting 4K/30P video recording capability Built in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE This is unexpected: The YI M1, a 20MP Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera. dpreview.com »
2016-09-19 15:59
The Canon EOS M5 is the most enthusiast-friendly EOS M yet. It's a 24MP mirrorless camera built around a Dual Pixel APS-C sensor, giving it depth-aware focus across most of the frame. On top of this it adds a built-in electronic viewfinder, a good number of external controls and a well implemented touchscreen. dpreview.com »
2016-09-15 07:00
Introduction The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II is Canon’s flagship DSLR aimed at pro photographers, with a lineage dating all the way back to 2001’s EOS-1D. As usual, this iteration of the line is full of new and updated technologies designed to make it one of the top performing cameras in the world. dpreview.com »
2016-08-22 15:00
HDR photography may seem complex, but it is a surprisingly simple tool that can open new photographic doors. Most people have encountered HDR photography without thinking about it since smartphones automatically produce HDR images. [Read More]
I previously shared how I converted my Afghan Box Camera into a slide projector. The principle of the slide projector involves putting a light source at the back whose light passes through some condenser lens.
Aerial photography is a captivating and efficient way to showcase a client’s project, landscapes, or large-scale developments. In a recent shoot, I was commissioned to photograph 15-20 locations around Hong Kong.
An electronics engineer has created a do-it-yourself hot-swappable battery solution for photographers who want to keep their cameras going through shoots without stopping or losing any footage. Needing to hastily swap a battery during a shoot so as not to miss anything is likely a familiar scenario to most, if not all, photographers and videographers. […]
After my recent success at mixing vintage Verichrome Pan film with Kodak Instamatic film, I wanted to try this splitfilm trick again. And I wanted to create something that was a “day versus night” exposure, using the lights of an amusement park or the midway of a county fair to build my image. With that, […]
Ah, you’ve just received your first camera over the holiday season and you’re itching to use it. Or, perhaps you’re just looking for something new to photograph for this year. Well, might I suggest the following: You should photograph a hot air balloon festival! Why hot air balloons? I personally enjoy their vibrant colors against […]