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.
If you're looking for some insights on this popular option, Arizona-based photographer Aidan Moneyhon gives a run down of reasons why it's the best medium camera you can pick up for portrait photography. . thephoblographer.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 »
2017-10-02 16:43
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 »
2017-07-22 14:16
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 »
2017-07-15 14:30
"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 »
2017-05-26 13:00
I like to work a scene when I'm out shooting the streets. I find a vibe or background or light or whatever that exudes life, and I drain every last drop of potential the hell out of it. In attempting to capture a split-second candid moment, it's absolutely critical that I use a camera that's quick, easy and inconspicuous. thephoblographer.com »
2017-04-06 01:00
The Hasselblad X1D-50c is a 50MP mirrorless medium format camera and is an important product for the storied Swedish company. Hasselblad is a company with a long history of making high-end cameras. dpreview.com »
2017-04-03 18:22
For a few minutes at Photokina 2016, I was able to personally fondle the hottest camera announced at the show: the Fujifilm GFX 50s. This is a medium format camera targeted at the full frame 35mm camera user and is the second medium format mirrorless camera in the digital market. thephoblographer.com »
2016-09-21 18:13
Fujifilm made a bombshell announcement in the camera world today by officially revealing the development of its new medium format mirrorless camera. The GFX 50S, the first camera in the new GFX line, is a 51. petapixel.com »
2016-09-19 19:25
Phase One made a splash back some months back when it unveiled its 100-megapixel medium format camera system. To show the power of a 100MP medium format sensor, retoucher Pratik Naik has published a series of 100% crops from a recent shoot with the camera. The photos were created as part of a workshop Naik […] petapixel.com »
2016-09-14 23:32
If you have one of those busted LCD TVs or monitors lying around, you can still give it a second chance at life. You can actually repurpose it into a DIY light panel to give your photo and video projects some realistic daylight illumination.
We've said it time and time again -- working with light is one of the first things you have to learn as a photographer, especially when it comes to shooting portraits. Since we can't stress it enough, we bring yet another video tutorial with some helpful suggestions for cheap lighting options that you can practice with.
Among the goals of landscape photography is to capture scenes as sharply detailed as possible, with colors and contrast that make the pictures pop. While some may argue that this can be achieved in post-process, Tom Mackie of Landscape Photography iQ explains to us in a quick video which filters can get the job done quicker in-camera.
The Bokeh Panorama continues to be a popular technique for portrait and wedding photography for its unique and eye-catching look. It was popularized by acclaimed wedding photographer Ryan Brenzier and has since been called the Brenizer Method.
So, you've decided to play around with different lighting setups for doing studio shoots. One of the very first equipment you'll come across and need to learn is the softbox. If this is the first time you're hearing about it or it sounds complicated, let this quick video by Daniel Norton guide you on some basics.
Among the digital photography terms we hear once in a while is "color science" and it can be especially intriguing for beginners. The term is also often related to comparisons between the colors produced by different cameras and manufacturers, with Canon's particularly the most raved about.
Ever felt like experimenting with negative space and minimalist photography? It can come in nifty for your photography projects, so it's a trick worth knowing how to pull off. All you need to get started are a big sheet of white board paper, a coffee cup, and some coffee (or similarly-colored liquid).