If you're a huge fan of using the electronic shutter on your camera, know that you're probably not getting the best images that you can. Canon, as well as many other camera companies, tend to cut down on the depth with electronic shutter modes.
But here's a bigger question you need to ask yourself: does it really matter? You could be just using the electronic shutter because you prefer the extra image stabilization and can't handhold a camera correctly. . thephoblographer.com
Sony a9 III The Sony a9 III is the latest in the series of high-speed cameras that was the first to bring Stacked CMOS technology to the mirrorless camera market. The new model is the first full-frame mirrorless camera to offer a truly global shutter: one where all its pixels are read out simultaneously. dpreview.com »
2023-11-08 18:00
Raspberry Pi's new 1.6-megapixel Global Shutter Camera module promises instantaneous readout across the entire image area, eliminating rolling shutter distortion. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-03-10 01:16
Researchers have created a new camera that features a shutter speed so fast, it can see atomic structures without blur.
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Thanks to custom hardware and software, a talented sound artist strung multiple cameras from a range of manufacturers together to create not photos, but a symphonic composition. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-05-11 18:15
Want to check how many individual photos a camera has taken in its lifetime? Here's a guide to looking up the shutter actuation count for most of the most popular camera brands on the market. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-02-15 19:59
Nikon has released its third—of four—teasers for its upcoming Z9 mirrorless camera system. In this latest teaser, Nikon shows off the sports-oriented autofocus and hints at the frame rate of what will be Nikon’s flagship full-frame mirrorless camera system. dpreview.com »
2021-10-20 15:32
Gav with The Slow Mo Guys wanted to check out how a 16mm motion picture camera works in crisp slow motion. Using a Phantom Flex4K, he recorded at a blazing-fast 1,000 frames per second. The Phantom Flex4K is an incredible feat of engineering and modern technology, but today the focus is on an older Russian 16mm motion picture camera. dpreview.com »
2021-02-16 20:24
*Click* The sound of a camera's shutter is so incredibly iconic. I don't believe I know a single photographer that wouldn't agree. Actually, let me rephrase that. I don't think I know a single camera lover that doesn't have a favorite shutter sound. thephoblographer.com »
2021-01-07 14:00
Ilford has announced the Sprite 35-II, a cheap and reusable 35mm film camera that is a revival of the original Sprite 35 released in the 1960s. Like its 60 year old predecessor, the Sprite 35-II is a very basic point-and-shoot camera. dpreview.com »
2020-12-16 17:00
We interrupt this regular news day to bring you a short, oddly satisfying recording of classic camera shutter sounds. Created by photographer Ace Noguera, he wanted to share a showcase of vintage cameras that was both visually and aurally satisfying. petapixel.com »
2020-10-27 16:43
Almost a year and a half after first teasing it, Leica has announced its S3 medium-format camera is now available to pre-order. The Leica S3 was originally set for a Spring 2019 release when we first had a hands-on at Photokina 2018, but it was continually delayed for unspecified reasons. dpreview.com »
2020-03-06 18:48
Photographer Scott Graham recently put together a video that you’ll either find incredibly boring or oddly satisfying. In preparation for the sale of a large number of his older analog and digital cameras, he created a video showcasing 37 different shutter sounds in 3 minutes and 30 seconds. This is definitely not the first time […] petapixel.com »
2019-10-07 16:49
Similar to how no two fingerprints are identical, no two camera shutter sounds are exactly the same. As a fun little project, photographer and YouTuber Scott Graham has captured the shutter sound of 37 different camera models to show off the diversity of shutter sounds and to memorialize a number of cameras he’s selling. dpreview.com »
2019-10-06 00:34
The quality of a camera’s shutter sound probably isn’t high on the list of what any photographer considers when looking to buy a new body, but Lensrentals has just published a tongue-in-cheek review/comparison of shutter sounds anyway. petapixel.com »
2019-07-31 20:00
Want to see how cameras automatically adjust shutter speed to compensate for changing light conditions? A simple experiment with a ruler can help you visualize it in an interesting and unusual way. Here’s a short GIF that has been going wildly viral online after being shared on the subreddit /r/blackmagicf**kery yesterday. It shows what a […] petapixel.com »
2019-04-15 19:34
Do you like the shutter sound of your camera quiet or mechanical-sounding? Do certain shutter sounds help you make up your mind on which camera to get? Whether you're simply curious or it's a deciding factor for your next Fujifilm camera purchase, we've found a quick video to satisfy your curiosity. thephoblographer.com »
2018-11-07 17:00
Battery-free instant cameras and printers appear to be all the rage right now. So, naturally, another company is tossing its hat in the ring. Hong Kong-based CARBON, a brand under the Graphic Guides Design Company, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the Escura Instant 60s, a hand-crank Instant camera that uses the ubiquitous Instax film. dpreview.com »
2018-11-04 00:33
Get shutter actuations count of your Canon EOS camera! EOS Inspector displays a shutter actuations count of your Canon EOS camera, so you can easily check whether a newly purchased camera is really brand new, or how heavily used a secondhand item is. canonrumors.com »
2018-07-23 17:24
In the world of digital photography there is one technology that has eluded camera makers for years, yet still gets brought up over and over again by photographers as a fix to many issues we all have with how current cameras capture a scene, and that technology is the Global Shutter. thephoblographer.com »
2018-06-27 22:00
Casio point-and-shoot cameras have long been popular among consumers looking for an affordable way to capture memories, but it seems that the rise of smartphones has taken a toll on the brand. The company is now reportedly shutting down the business. petapixel.com »
2018-04-25 21:44
If you like camera shutter sounds, you'll definitely enjoy this. Ever had a camera or two whose clicks and clacks were music to your ears? Chances are, you'll find them in this cool video featuring a catchy beat made using shutter sounds! thephoblographer.com »
2017-12-13 17:00
There are fewer more frustrating problems in photography than getting back from a shoot and discovering your shots aren’t sharp. Blurred images can rarely be fixed by sharpening in post-processing software, and more often than not the pictures end up in the trash can. digitalrev.com »
2017-10-11 03:00
Swedish medium format camera maker Hasselblad has added electronic shutter and resizable AF points to its X1D mirrorless camera via a new firmware update: Version 1. 17. 2. The newly added electronic shutter can operate between 68 minutes and 1/10,000sec—extending the short exposure range of the camera from 1/2000sec. dpreview.com »
2017-08-24 20:52
Swedish medium format camera maker Hasselblad has added electronic shutter and resizable AF points to its X1D mirrorless camera via a new firmware update: Version 1. 17. 2. The newly added electronic shutter can operate between 68 minutes and 1/10,000sec—extending the short exposure range of the camera from 1/2000sec. dpreview.com »
2017-08-24 20:52
Use a slower exposure on your scenic shots to transform water to a pleasing blurMost of the time in photography it’s best to use a fast shutter speed. This is so you can capture action full of detail, keep moving subjects crisp and avoid the unwanted blur of camera shake. digitalrev.com »
2017-07-27 03:00
YouTube channel ContinueCrushingTech recently had that chance to 'crush' something of interest to us: a Canon EOS 7D Mark II. The camera was broken and awaiting a service appointment with Canon anyway, so the channel's host decided now was the good time to push the 7D to its literal breaking point. dpreview.com »
2017-07-06 20:10
To get the most out of your camera, it’s essential to be confident with both your automatic and manual modes. Your basic camera settings all work together to ensure that the correct amount of light reaches your camera sensor to balance your exposure. digitalrev.com »
2017-06-25 03:00
Nikon has released firmware update 1. 02 for the D5500. This relatively small update corrects a handful of bugs, including problems wherein the camera would, in certain circumstances, fail to release the shutter, stop responding, produce less-than-optimal image exposure, and more. dpreview.com »
2017-05-10 20:30
Helicopters can't fly without using their rotor blades, so to see one gliding through the air with its rotor completely still is a somewhat surreal sight. boredpanda.com »
2017-03-06 16:52
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_9055945704","galleryId":"9055945704","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"standalone":false,"selectedImageIndex":0,"startInCommentsView":false,"isMobile":false}) }); A Ukrainian startup is looking to fund mass production of Jollylook, a camera made mostly of cardboard and paper that accepts Fujifilm Instax mini cartridges. dpreview.com »
2017-02-01 12:00
A report at IEEE on quicker global shutter equipped sensors has come out and it appears Canon is going forward fairly aggressively in this space. While some companies are working towards the quickest frame rates possible, Canon is putting their emphasis on image quality at lower frame rates. canonrumors.com »
2016-12-19 17:05
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
3D modeler Amos Dudley has created a 35mm film camera using only 3D-printed parts, including a hand-and-machine polished resin lens. Called SLO, the finished camera is functional and can take photographs, albeit somewhat low in quality, demonstrating the successful construction of a fairly complex device using only 3D-printing technologies. dpreview.com »
2016-09-12 21:57
Nikon and Photo London have announced the nine shortlisted photographers in the Nikon Emerging Photographer Award 2024. The photographers showcase the power of visual storytelling and how a camera, in the right hands, can substantially impact the world. [Read More]
The late American fashion photographer David Seidner (1957-1999) was influential in his life, but his work has, sadly, gone underappreciated in the decades since his passing.
Being a freelance photographer is not easy. Chasing invoices, dealing with late payments, the list goes on, but very few have ever missed out on a payment of $8 million that was rightfully theirs. [Read More]
Photographer Larry Fink, best known for his black-and-white photographs documenting American society, passed away at his home in Pennsylvania over the weekend at age 82. [Read More]
There's a great trend going around right now involving an undoing of all the things that photographers have been telling you to do in the first place. It's got to do with the sharpness in a portrait.
There's that hot trend going around the web all about the Blurry Photos aesthetic. Gen Z has gotten really into buying old digital cameras that deliver those blurry shots. The reason why they're so blurry though is partially because of the pixel density and how the autofocus worked back then.