Often described as a beefed up 35mm SLR camera, the Pentax 67 is one beast of a camera and an analog beauty to have. It remains one of the most popular medium format cameras today, loved by photographers of all levels.
If you've only recently come across this camera and are considering getting it for your medium format fix, Aidan Moneyhon rounds up his top three reasons why you should absolutely grab one. . thephoblographer.com
In my 12 years of running Phoblographer, I've owned a camera or lenses from every manufacturer. They're all good. No one makes a bad camera or bad lenses. But very few of them are great. Lots of photographers talk about getting rid of their gear acquisition syndrome (GAS). thephoblographer.com »
2022-01-14 08:00
Insta360 has announced the ONE X2, a new camera that has a stacked spec list: it’s a pocket-sized, stabilized, 5. 7K 360-degree video camera with IPX8 waterproofing, touch display, and a range of AI-powered editing features. petapixel.com »
2020-10-28 17:00
The Sigma FP is yet another reason why Sigma should stop making cameras. The title for this piece came from a conversation with Reviews Editor Paul Ip. It started over a game of Diablo III and my telling him that I’m going to shoot the sunset one night. “Are people buying that camera to do thephoblographer.com »
2020-06-22 19:00
The Phase One XT Camera System is a travel-ready, digitally-integrated field camera that brings landscape photography to a whole new level, combining the power and performance of Phase One’s IQ4 Infinity Platform with Rodenstock’s renowned optics. photographyblog.com »
2019-09-12 12:00
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2019-09-10 14:00
We all plan for our shoots, we pack our kits, check it twice, and always heave a sigh of relief when we get to the job and everything is there. The airline didn’t lose anything, nothing was dropped, there are no shattered lenses and those anxious few hours is over and done with. As owner […] petapixel.com »
2018-03-02 20:45
If you use the Polaroid Originals One Step 2, you'll probably be really enamored with its retro aesthetics if you're not put off by its really chunky size. But I thought the same thing about the Instax Mini 8 and other cameras; and they sell out really well. thephoblographer.com »
2017-11-11 08:00
Photographer Richard Thompson recently had the chance to shoot one of the most advanced (and expensive) cars in the world with one of the most advanced (and expensive) camera systems in the world. dpreview.com »
2017-07-31 19:02
Here’s an interesting 10-minute video by professional photographer Craig Roberts in which he takes us through how his camera gear bag has evolved from 1986 until today. Roberts is a landscape and travel photographer and has been in the game for more than 30 years. petapixel.com »
2017-07-29 18:21
The Canon IXUS 501 wasn't the first compact digital camera that I ever used, but it was the first one I actually bought. The first one I shot with was a much earlier model, the IXUS V, which was owned by the student-run website at my university. dpreview.com »
2017-07-20 16:15
Bic Camera, one of Japan’s largest camera and electronics retailers, will be accepting bitcoin as a payment option in all of its stores across the country. The Nikkei Asian Review reports that Bic Camera began accepting the cryptocurrency in Tokyo locations starting in April 2017 as a test, and is now expanding the payment method […] petapixel.com »
2017-07-12 20:10
The ONE Backpack is a bit of a weird one--it's a backpack for sure but then it also comes with a hard protective shell sort of like a turtle. Their Kickstarter marketing campaign is pitching it to be fashionable in some circles like the Urban Wear circuit. thephoblographer.com »
2017-05-30 15:00
Affordable analog Battles rage over whether digital or analog is the better medium. But those shouting on both sides are missing out on the simple truth that the two compliment each other beautifully. dpreview.com »
2017-05-20 13:00
Phase One today announced a new capture solution for Cultural Heritage digitisation projects: the iXG Camera System.
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photographyblog.com »2017-05-10 18:00
DxO has announced an update for the iOS app that supports its ONE camera. Version 2. 5 of the app will make it possible to use the camera for Facebook Live streaming. When used remotely via Wi-Fi, the app's Facebook Live integration allows for switching between the ONE's camera as well as the iPhone's built-in front and rear facing cameras. dpreview.com »
2016-12-14 17:00
Obviously, all camera systems these days have become very mature and capable of doing almost everything that a photographer needs or wants. They’re all good and can help image makers in many ways. thephoblographer.com »
2016-12-09 14:02
A photographer will soon convert a historic Russian military truck into a giant camera thanks to a successfully backed Kickstarter campaign. Documentary photographer Kurt Moser will create a truck camera which will be able to function as a glass-plate camera; in addition, to serving as a darkroom for developing 4. digitalrev.com »
2016-12-08 03:00
If you have approximately one and a half minutes to spare, you could do far worse with your time than watch this delightful speedrun cartoon tour through the history of photographic cameras. Created by Barcelona-based animator/editor Portero Delantero, this extremely short film provides a fluid rundown of every major milestone camera from the Kodak Brownie in 1900, to the iPhone 6 in 2014. digitalrev.com »
2016-11-23 03:00
DxO announced that it has added a full Raw processing workflow to its iPhone-connected DxO ONE camera. Taking advantage of Raw image support in iOS 10, the update provides one-touch transfer of DxO ONE Raw files to the iOS photo library, from which images can be processed or shared. dpreview.com »
2016-11-11 01:11
The MindShift Gear SidePath$99. 99 | MindShiftGear. com MindShift Gear makes a lot of cool bags; I've used several over the years and have been impressed with their durability. dpreview.com »
2016-11-05 14:00
Phase One have released a major XF Camera System update.
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photographyblog.com »2016-10-08 21:16
Danish medium-format manufacturer Phase One has released a firmware update for its XF camera system that introduces an electronic shutter function to its IQ3 100MP digital back as well as a menu screen for controlling Profoto flash heads via the Air Remote TTL radio communication network. dpreview.com »
2016-10-03 17:00
Some call it gear obsession, you’ve probably heard it called Gear Acquisition Syndrome (or GAS), but regardless of the name, there’s no better time to discuss the dangers (and potential benefits) of suffering from camera gear obsession then the week after Photokina. petapixel.com »
2016-09-27 00:33
DxO has released a significant firmware update and an expanded range of accessories for its DxO One camera. The improvements include remote operation over Wi-Fi, while the accessories include a waterproof case. dpreview.com »
2016-08-31 22:01
What’s the best deal you’ve ever gotten in a photo gear trade? Whatever it is, it’s probably not better than British photographer John Swannell‘s best trade. He managed to turn a cheap thrift store camera bag into about $42,000. petapixel.com »
2016-08-29 23:20
If you're as excited about the new Kodak Gold 200 120 like a lot of film photographers are, then you're probably considering getting a new camera to shoot with it. Lots of beautiful images can be made with Kodak Gold.
If you’ve been wanting to get into medium format film photography and have done enough research, you must have come across the fact that 120 film comes in several frame sizes, including 6x7. This format was popular because, as Wikipedia mentions, it enlarges almost exactly to 8x10 inch paper, leading its proponents — especially those who print — to hail it as the “ideal format.
If you’ve been wanting to get into medium format film photography and have done enough research, you must have come across the fact that 120 film comes in several frame sizes, including 6x7. This format was popular because, as Wikipedia mentions, it enlarges almost exactly to 8x10 inch paper, leading its proponents — especially those who print — to hail it as the “ideal format.
When we got word of the new ALPA 12 module for Pentax 67 lenses, we were honestly pretty shocked and amazed. Photographers who are still holding onto their 67 lenses will be very happy to know that they probably just got a bit more value.