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A closer look at Fujifilm's medium format GFX concepts At Dubai's recent Gulf Photo Plus event, Fujifilm gave us a good look at a couple of its forthcoming products, and also allowed us a peek back in time, into the design of existing GFX cameras. dpreview.com »
A couple of months ago Sony stated that they have no interest yet in going medium format. But the day they decide to do it I hope they will do something very similar to what Fuj is planning to do. sonyalpharumors.com »
To shoot medium format had been a longtime dream of mine, but I have to admit I didn’t know it would be such a mindblowing experience. The 51.4-megapixel Pentax 645Z arrived on the market in 2014 and was the first camera to ever exceed 100 points in the DxOMark sensor test. For some unknown reason, […] petapixel.com »
Fujifilm has just announced the new Fujinon GF 100-200mm f/5. 6 R LM OIS WR telephoto zoom lens for GFX medium format cameras. The durable, weather-resistant, lightweight lens was designed with outdoor enthusiasts in mind, Fuji says. petapixel.com »
Chinese optics manufacturer Kipon has added the Nikon Z and Canon R mounts to its range of medium format to full frame camera adapters. The company claims the adapters ‘virtually eliminate any crop factor’ by way of optics within the adapter that compensate for the difference in imaging areas of the full frame and medium format systems, and says the diagonal angle of view is maintained. dpreview.com »
Hasselblad. The company that went to the moon. A company known for producing some of the most iconic cameras in history. Since 1948, when Hasselblad produced its first consumer camera, it has built a strong reputation within the industry. petapixel.com »
In his 2000 book Chromophobia, artist and author David Batchelor argued that the West hates color. No, really. David wrote: “…color has been the object of extreme prejudice in Western culture. It is, I believe, no exaggeration to say that, in the West, since Antiquity, color has been systematically marginalized, reviled, diminished and degraded.” thephoblographer.com »
Today Sony officially updated their sensor database. It includes all new MFT up to Medium format sensors company can buy from them. The list includes these sensors: IMX411 medium format sensor … 150MP BSI (which also comes as monochrome version): Used by Phase One IQ4. sonyalpharumors.com »
Hands-on: Leica S3 medium format camera With all the excitement surrounding full-frame system announcements at Photokina recently, it's easy to forget the new arrivals in the medium format digital arena. dpreview.com »
I recently discussed how Fujifilm’s decision to go into the medium format industry might have been a mistake. But considering some of the recent announcements, have my points been completely negated? In short no; this is because the full frame market is still significantly larger. petapixel.com »
Fujifilm today announced that it’s currently building its third GFX medium format mirrorless camera. The new flagship camera will feature a 102-megapixel sensor and a number of firsts among its kind. petapixel.com »
Leica has announced the upcoming S3 medium-format DSLR camera, the “next evolution of the Leica S-System. ” The announcement comes 10 years after the S2 was announced back at Photokina 2008. petapixel.com »
Fujifilm has announced the new GFX 50R, a new medium format mirrorless camera that features a compact, rangefinder-style body that’s reminiscent of famous medium format film cameras from the history of photography. petapixel.com »
10 years after the release of the Leica S2, the company has now announced their new evolution of the medium format camera: the Leica S3. It still has the 3:2 ratio and it also keeps the optical viewfinder. thephoblographer.com »
Fujifilm is serious about medium format mirrorless. In addition to its rumored September 25th announcement of the affordable GFX 50R, the company is also reportedly planning to reveal the upcoming GFX 100S, a 100-megapixel medium format mirrorless camera. petapixel.com »
One of the mind-boggling yet crucial things about film photography for first-time shooters is most likely how to load the film. It could take some getting used to before you get the hang of it, but please, if you can't figure it out, DO NOT do this to your film! thephoblographer.com »
How many of you photographers out there have sat there, looked at the work of some of the greats and were in awe of the medium format look? If you're reading this article, I'm positive that a number of you have. thephoblographer.com »
We're very well aware of the fact that 35mm full frame lenses have improved significantly over the years. In fact, 35mm lenses can be used pretty commonly for portraits at this point. If you think about this, then medium format must have become proportionally better, right? thephoblographer.com »
In digital photography, larger sensors generally equate to better image quality across a variety of measurables. If you’re curious about the advantages medium format cameras have over 35mm ones, Hasselblad has a new set of videos just for you. petapixel.com »
Because there's now more to the distinction between 35mm and medium format than the frame size and shape, it's worth knowing their differences given today's technologies and applications. With the help of photographer and technical expert Karl Taylor, Hasselblad has created a series of comparison videos that put both formats to the test, and show the advantages of medium format in an unbiased manner. thephoblographer.com »
As Eastman Kodak Company transforms its legendary manufacturing complex, once devoted exclusively to the production of photographic equipment and materials, the management of the Eastman Business Park reached out to me (Professor Frank Cost at RIT) to involve students in learning opportunities centered in a new customer-education and workforce development center planned for the Park. […] petapixel.com »
If you've been lurking around vintage camera and film photography groups, you've probably seen an amazing DIY medium format camera project recently shared by Lucus Landers. If you've ever wanted to have the bragging rights to a polished camera you built with yourself, this is actually what it takes. thephoblographer.com »
Article by Ellis Vener. Lead image by Mary Bailey Thomas. This is a syndicated blog post from La Noir Image. The invention of silver gelatin based photography as a ready made media changed the world as profoundly as the printing press, the cotton gin, the steel plow, the Wright Brother’s first airplane, the first controlled atomic thephoblographer.com »
Photography in and of itself is in a spot where digital sensors are all incredible and it's very difficult to tell apart a photo that was shot on APS-C or full frame. So to that end, medium format digital photography is also in a weird spot. thephoblographer.com »
In a somewhat interesting move ALPA, the medium format camera maker, has started to make moves aimed at attracting medium format video shooters to their platform. The biggest of these moves is now bundling Hasselblad’s 100MP H6D-100C digital back with some of their cameras, in addition to adding more connectivity options for video specific features such as Arri-Rosette, Universal Rail, and standard 15mm rods. thephoblographer.com »
If you have been around photography for any length of time then you have likely at some point or another been recommended a graphics tablet of some sort to assist you while you are processing your images. thephoblographer.com »
The Sony medium format sensor roadmap Two SAR readers had a chat with Sony managers at Salon De La Photo in Paris R. told me this: “I don’t have a big news for you, but just a feeling. sonyalpharumors.com »
It's hard to say much about the next generation mirrorless medium format cameras at this point—even the rumor mill has been quiet—but if you look at Sony's recently updated sensor roadmap, you can confidently assert one thing: the next-gen Fujifilm GFX and Hasselblad X1D models will contain a 100MP backside illuminated sensor with twice the readout speed of the current models. dpreview.com »
Camera maker Hasselblad has launched the ‘Rent a Hasselblad’ camera equipment renting program, aiming to give enthusiast and professional photographers easier access to its medium-format photography products. dpreview.com »
Here’s a 9-minute hands-on field test of the Fujifilm GFX 50S by photographer Kai W. This $6,500 medium-format camera boasts a 51-megapixel sensor and may be an option landscape photographers may want to look into. petapixel.com »
Sony just announced three new medium format sensors. These are the world’s first Back Illuminated sensors and the first to also shoot 4K and 8K video. Here are the specs: The IMX461 sensor will be used on the future Hassleblad X and Fuji GFX cameras. sonyalpharumors.com »
In what is perhaps one of the most exciting announcements in medium format film photography this year, there's a brand new Kickstarter that is going to make you all very happy: the Rezivot Instant Film Processor. thephoblographer.com »
Back in May Phase one announced the new IQ3 100MP Achromatic Back. This sensor is way larger than current FF sensor and still bigger than the “small” medium format sensors used by the Fuji GFX and Hasselblad X1D. sonyalpharumors.com »
It's no secret that the 1" sensors that Sony has been producing for years now have been winning awards left and right. But on top of that, photographers in major contests have won awards using their cameras that have the 1" sensor at the heart. thephoblographer.com »
Want to get into medium format film for portrait work? You must have been doing research for quite some time now, first with a camera to use. Chances are, you've come across the hefty Pentax 67 medium format SLR camera. thephoblographer.com »
Here’s an 11-minute video in which landscape photographer Thomas Heaton looks at how much the camera you shoot with really matters for the vast majority of viewers. Given the opportunity to try the Canon M5 and Fujifilm GFX 50S, Heaton pits them against his trusty Canon 5D Mark IV. The Canon M5 is an APS-C sensor mirrorless […] petapixel.com »
If you dive into the comments on the recent news of the Nikon D850's chart-topping DxOMark score of 100, you'll notice a trend: people claiming that the Pentax 645Z actually scored 101 way back in 2015. dpreview.com »
Image courtesy: Photolari European journalists met with Sony engineers and managers in Tokyo. While Sony did not release any comment about future products they talked about the medium format market. sonyalpharumors.com »
Full Frame Medium Format, a full size 645 digital sensor, it is the idea that many hopes either the Fujifilm GFX or Hasselblad X1D would sport, but neither of those companies took that leap with their Medium Format Mirrorless systems. thephoblographer.com »
Lots of photographers love talking about medium format cameras, but there isn't a whole lot of talk about the lenses. But as every photographer knows, lenses are the heart of every camera system. thephoblographer.com »
Fuji GFX vs Sony A7rII So far all past Sony medium format rumors from non-verified sources were incorrect. But never the less I am going to publish this because it sounds a bit more “reasonable” and I would like to kickstart a discussion on this: Many cameras are tested and never brought to market, so […] The post An interesting Sony medium format development rumor…and a poll for Sony engineers and managers. appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
Thanks to our more experienced readers we can share some additional info on the Sony patent describing a set of medium format camera lenses designed for a curved sensor: 1) The patent describes a broad use for this camera: “is applied to a telescope, a digital camera, etc. sonyalpharumors.com »
Japanese patent “2017-102189” discloses a design of a new Sony 400mm f/2. 8 medium format lens. Now that’s already an exciting news by itself. But there is more: The lens is designed for a curved medium format sensor. sonyalpharumors.com »
JPEGmini Pro took this 52MB Hasselblad H5D-100c file and compressed it down to just 15MB in seconds. JPEGmini—the image compression program that purports to decrease JPEG size by up to 80% without any perceptible loss in quality—just released a major update to their Mac app that they're calling "The 1 Feature Hasselblad Owners Actually Need. dpreview.com »
This guide is a guest blog post from photographer Marcin Wajda on choosing a medium format film camera based on just a few of the best offerings out there. Enjoy! thephoblographer.com »
"You’re spot on, it's essentially just a really precisely engineered box. " says photographer Paul Hausen who built a very special medium format camera using 3D printed materials. ". . . Knowing that the image doesn’t just consist of 1’s and 0’s lends it a depth and artistic quality that’s difficult to put into words. thephoblographer.com »
Even with the likes of Fujifilm, Hasselblad and Pentax lowering the medium format digital bar in terms of pricing, the fact is that for the majority of us, these cameras and systems are still very much out of our reach financially. thephoblographer.com »
here are a number of photographers out there who consider the 6x7 format of medium format film to be the only really medium format type. Part of this has to do with the fact that it's right in between small format (35mm) and large format (4x5. thephoblographer.com »
The idea of a medium format Sony a7s II isn't really a completely farfetched one when you consider how photography and technology have evolved hand in hand with one another. Medium format photography has for years been stated to be better than 35mm photography--at least in terms of the analog film world. thephoblographer.com »
