Rangefinder - Ïîñëåäíèå íîâîñòè [ Ôîòî â íîâîñòÿõ ] | |
Many camera manufacturers have been offering significant upgrades to their existing lineup to improve their performance. This is also the case when it comes to rangefinder camera series, which continue to build on the legacy of their ancestors. thephoblographer.com »
Leica revealed the M11-D, a screen-less version of 2022's M11, a 60-megapixel M-mount digital rangefinder camera.
[Read More]
petapixel.com »
French camera startup Pixii today announced the Pixii Max, a new 24.5-megapixel full-frame digital rangefinder camera that promises to be a "seamless upgrade" for current Pixii owners. [Read More] petapixel.com »
There's a new Canon PowerShot product, and it is undoubtedly not what photographers would expect. Canon has announced the PowerShot Golf Digital Laser Rangefinder. [Read More] petapixel.com »
We have been waiting for this product to be announced with breathless anticipation. Canon, today, announced the Canon PowerShot Golf Laser Rangefinder for $349. 99. It seems like Canon built this on top of the Powershot Zoom. canonrumors.com »
French company Pixii has announced the latest version of its APS-C digital rangefinder camera, the Pixii+.
[Read More]
petapixel.com »I love photographing with medium-format cameras. My first major camera purchase back in the day was a sun yellow Hasselblad 501cm. Using it during my formative years with photography influenced what I like to work with today. thephoblographer.com »
In the photographic arms race, mirrorless systems are on the rise, having pushed DSLRs into the history books. But, just as film isn’t dead, neither are rangefinders. petapixel.com »
"My main vision is to create a completely modern take on LF (large format) photography," says inventor and photographer Aleksi Koski on why he experiments so much with photo tools. One of his recent inventions is the RFModule, a digital rangefinder that's practically compatible with nearly any kind of camera. thephoblographer.com »
It's tough to not think about rangefinder cameras when you think about photography. I mean, their silhouette is so incredibly iconic. Sure, lots of folks like SLR-style cameras, but they also just don't understand how to hold rangefinder cameras and rangefinder-style cameras. thephoblographer.com »
If you're considering using a rangefinder camera, then we're pretty sure that you're using it all wrong. The reason for this is simple: modern cameras and lenses encourage you to shoot with them wide open. thephoblographer.com »
How do you design a camera when its performance as a camera is arguably incidental to its appeal? And how do you manage your relationship with the latest technology when one of your products' selling points is history and a shooting experience untouched by time? The Leica M11 is a fascinating attempt to resolve these tensions, but one that I believe ends up drawing attention to them. dpreview.com »
Leica has announced the M11, its latest rangefinder that offers what it claims as a new benchmark in digital photography as the most flexible M-system camera in the company's history. [Read More] petapixel.com »
We've seen our fair share of weird and impressive cameras go up for auction over the years, but this latest one might just be one of the most interesting we've come across. On Catawiki, an online auction marketplace, there's a live auction listing for a KMZ Krasnogorsk Zorki 4 'reflex' C166 (NIMFA-3) camera, a Soviet spy camera designed to photograph through small drilled holes in walls to capture compromising photos. dpreview.com »
There aren't many of these cameras out there. For the record, the Nikon S series of cameras aren't spoken about all that often. The reason why is because they're super hard to get your hands on. thephoblographer.com »
There isn't much that satisfies me, like a good rangefinder camera. Most cameras on the market have an SLR style and shape. But rangefinder cameras will really give you a completely different feeling. thephoblographer.com »
It’s been announced the 2021 Wedding and Portrait Photographers International Trade Show (WPPI), which was set to take place in mid-March, is being moved back to August in 2021 ‘out of concern for everyone’s safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. dpreview.com »
Rangefinder style cameras just have that certain something about them that makes photographers' hearts beat a little harder. Throughout history, some of the most beloved photographers have used rangefinder cameras. thephoblographer.com »
The second annual Wetzlar Camera Auctions (WCA) that focuses on historical cameras occurred on October 10th with a total of 254 items up for sale, the majority of which were Leica cameras. Among the group was a prototype Nikon L Rangefinder with a Leica screw mount that became the focus of a bidding war, ending […] petapixel.com »
I've known about this trick for many years now and always thought everyone else did too. But the truth is that most people do not--especially those who are new to photography. If you shoot with a Leica, Voigtlander, Canon, Zeiss, Zorki, Yashica, or Olympus rangefinder, then you're in luck! Besides doing a CLA (Clean Lube Adjustment), there are better ways to make your rangefinder more visible. thephoblographer.com »
Sam Hurd recently published a video review of the PIXII Rangefinder: a rear-LCD-less, smartphone-connected, M-mount rangefinder developed by PIXII, an upstart camera manufacturer. And while his introductory statement that it is the “worst camera I have ever owned” does more to get the click than convey his actual opinion, it doesn’t look like the PIXII […] petapixel.com »
The level of innovation, vision, and skills of craftsmen and craftswomen never ceases to amaze us. While browsing the web recently, we came across an incredibly unique Zorki Rangefinder camera that will certainly get some attention. thephoblographer.com »
If you long for a camera that can offer classic retro looks, but you don’t want to give up performance, the Rangefinder style cameras we have rounded up for you here will fit the bill perfectly. There are Rangefinder style cameras that fit all different types of budgets, and there are APS-C, Full Frame, and Medium Format offerings to choose from. thephoblographer.com »
Almost two years ago, the French startup PIXII announced the development of a “radical” M-mount digital rangefinder that had neither a rear display nor any sort of memory card slot. Now, this strange camera is finally available for brave early-adopters to order… if you’re willing to drop 3 grand, that is. The Pixii camera is […] petapixel.com »
Looking to buy your first rangefinder? Here’s a tip: start with the lenses! Effective Base Length, or EBL, is often left with little or no consideration by SLR shooters looking for their first interchangeable lens rangefinder. petapixel.com »
While modern cameras have come a long way in terms of their overall designs, most still don't have much in the way of character; this, however, cannot be said about Rangefinder style cameras. The classic looks of Rangefinder style cameras are hard to ignore, and you'll find that plenty of heads will turn when you have one with you. thephoblographer.com »
The Zenit M full-frame rangefinder digital camera made in collaboration with Leica is now available to purchase in the United States. The rangefinder features a 24MP CMOS sensor and Leica M39 mount; it is being sold with a 35mm F1. dpreview.com »
Apart from rare Leicas, limited edition models of various popular cameras, and the occasional oddballs, some of our vintage finds also include some rather obscure cameras that most of us haven't heard about before. thephoblographer.com »
Leica has introduced a new M-E model designed to give users access to the M system at a lower price than would usually be required to buy one of its rangefinders. The M-E (Typ 240) replaces the M-E (Typ 220) first introduced in 2017 and delivers several upgraded features. dpreview.com »
I recently collaborated with Chris from filmismorefun and made a video about how to clean the beam splitter in your rangefinder camera as well as how to improve the rangefinder patch too. This is an advanced tutorial with great results. petapixel.com »
Classic cameras always look best in classy chrome or elegant black. If you agree, you may squirm a little in your seat with our latest vintage find: a gorgeous Canon P rangefinder camera that comes in a rather bright and arguable hue. thephoblographer.com »
When I went on my journey to grow as a photographer, some of the best tools that I had were film rangefinder cameras. I'm still very much of the belief that any and every photographer should shoot film and use cameras that don't have metering built in to become better. thephoblographer.com »
One of the most overlooked aspects of the rangefinder method of photography, when comparing it to other systems, is the role of imagination when it comes to the focus and pre-visualisation of the composition. petapixel.com »
The SLR has been the dominant camera type in photography for the last 70 years. SLRs are more intuitive, easy to focus, and versatile when it comes to mounting lenses of any length. So why does the rangefinder, as a design, persist into the modern era? There is not a single reason why anyone should […] petapixel.com »
Back in July 2018, photographer Oscar Oweson started an effort to build a homemade rangefinder camera — a 6×7 camera designed to be like an all-mechanical version of the Mamiya 7. Months later, the Panomicron Holmium was born. petapixel.com »
In a bid to bring a unique photography experience to the smartphone generation, French company Pixii officially announced their new rangefinder camera. Also named Pixii, this new camera records RAW images and gives full manual control of the settings to the photographer. thephoblographer.com »
As if the new Zeiss ZX1 and the Zenit M weren't surprising enough, there's another intriguing new camera in town in the shape of the rather oddly named PIXII. photographyblog.com »
A French startup called PIXII has unveiled its new Pixii camera. It’s an unusual digital rangefinder camera (with a real rangefinder, not just rangefinder looks) that represents the company’s “radical take on what a modern camera should be. petapixel.com »
Want to see exactly what the new Zenit M full-frame rangefinder camera look like in the flesh? Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Zenit M full-frame rangefinder camera. photographyblog.com »
The Instant Magny 35 Instant Back enables you to use a 135 Single Lens Reflex and Rangefinder film camera to capture instant photographs without any modifications. photographyblog.com »
The Hong Kong-based MiNT Camera has just unveiled the InstantKon RF70, a manual large format rangefinder instant camera for Fuji Instax Wide film — the first with full manual controls. The leather-wrapped RF70 is compact thanks to its 0. petapixel.com »
Want a beautiful USB drive to store or deliver some photos with? Check out this Canon USB flash drive. It’s designed to look like a miniature replica of the Canon IV SB rangefinder camera that was sold in the 1950s. petapixel.com »
A little while ago, Voigtlander released a brand new Voigtlander 40mm f1. 2 manual focus lens for the Sony E mount; but just recently they announced it for the Leica M mount. This lens is nearly identical optically to the Sony E mount version but the Voigtlander version is cosmetically different to accommodate more of the rangefinder crowd. thephoblographer.com »
Going from a state-of-the-art mirrorless system to a range finder system will be considered a backward move by many. On paper, you’re giving up a lot in return for little upside. In reality, though, the story is a lot more complicated. petapixel.com »
Fact: If you think you know how to use a rangefinder, you're probably using a rangefinder camera completely wrong--or at least inefficiently. Lots of photographers think that they can't at all be faster than autofocus lenses on cameras but the truth is that in the hands of a photographer that knows what they're doing, they can actually be faster. thephoblographer.com »
DPReview recently spoke with Fujifilm reps at a recent event, who told the publication that there is totally a chance that a medium format digital rangefinder style camera is very possible. Why would this even be considered? Sure, Fujifilm has had the X Pro 2 for a while, but if you've been shooting photos for a while then you're probably aware of the company's very solid rangefinder cameras during the film days. thephoblographer.com »
Check out this tin that’s designed to look like the vintage Leica M3 35mm rangefinder camera. From a distance it may be mistaken for the real thing, but the storage tin simply has the design printed flat on the surface. petapixel.com »
