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Lensrentals and the continuing saga of the broken Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM

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Nikon D5600 review: making connectivity a snap?

The D5600 is the company's mid-range DSLR and it's the smallest and best-connected, yet. Nikon has been on something of a roll, making solid DSLRs with good ergonomics, dependable metering, some of the best image sensors, often very good (often industry-leading) autofocus and a JPEG engine that gives results that lots of people like.

Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Sample Images

Ahead of our full review, here are sample JPEG and RAW images and some movies taken with the new Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II compact camera, including the full ISO range. The Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II is a premium compact camera with a 1-inch 20 megapixel image sensor, 28-82mm (eq.

Основные характеристики Nikon D7300

Согласно последним слухам, Nikon собирается объявить камеру D7300 в ближайшем будущем. Дата анонса пока неизвестна, но некоторые характеристики просочились в сеть: Датчик 20MP (такой же, как в D500) 4K-видео 51-точечная автофокусировка Nikon D7200 был объявлен 2 марта 2015 года.

Hands On with The New Godox AD200 Pocket Flash

In late 2015, I stumbled upon a strobe called the Godox TT685: a fully-featured speedlight that has radio master and transmitter capabilities built right in. Being a Nikon user, I had never experienced that type of wireless connectivity, and I bought 3 despite being leery of the price. Since then, Godox has made one impressive […]

CP+ 2017: the weird, wonderful, and everything in between

Best of CP+ 2017 in Japan While there weren't a lot of new announcements at CP+, the theme of the show seemed to be glass: Sigma launched four new lenses, Tamron showed off two, Pentax announced the development of two full-frame primes, Fujifilm showcased a line of affordable cinema primes for Sony E-mount users and a ton of third-party brands had their latest glass creations on display.

Review: Leica Sofort (Fujifilm Instax Mini)

If you take one look at the Leica Sofort, you'll wonder what makes this camera worth over $300 when there is so much resemblance to the Fujifilm Instax Mini 90. Photographers working with the camera will appreciate its fun and cute appearance in addition to its simple interface.

Sony A99II in Stock at FocusCamera and Amazon

The Sony A99II is in Stock at FocusCamera and via third party sellers at Amazon US. Also the 70-200mm lens is in Stock at Amazon US, FocusCamera and . Reminder: You save up to $400 on A6500-A6300-A6000 bundles sold by BHphoto (Click here to see the list).

The LG G6’s Wallpaper is Actually a Photo

The new LG G6 smartphone ships with an artsy wallpaper that looks like a stylized number 6. A neat fact about the image is that it’s not a computer rendered artwork: it took two months to create and shoot the photos.

Beginner Photography: Landscape

I realized that I started my past three blogs with “hey guys!” so I really need to switch up my intros. This week’s topic is landscapes, which I took some liberties with. Landscapes in February in the Eastern US are not particularly nice, so I decided to shoot a cityscape. I honestly have no idea […]

Ep. 156: Canon’s Thoughts on Mirrorless and More

Episode 156 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. Download MP3 –  Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, email or RSS! Featured: Photographer, author and educator, John Harrington In This Episode If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in […]

Расчленённые камеры и оптика. Что разрезали на CP+ 2017?

На каждой выставке можно найти экспонаты, которые разрезаны пополам. Это открывает взгляду то, что мы не привыкли видеть, а именно внутреннее устройство камер и объективов. В этом году на выставке CP+ было достаточно много разрезанных устройств.

Why You Should Stop Conforming In Your Photography

“Perfect photographs do not move the heart” -David DuChemin: 'The Vision Driven Photographer' One of my favourite photography quotes, in fact one of my favourite quotes generally. Now I’m not for one moment saying that this photograph will move anyone’s heart.

35mm vs 28mm Lenses: A Guide To Which One You Should Choose

The obvious answer to the question of 35mm vs 28mm lens choice is whatever suits you; but the issue is that sometimes photographers require input from others. The two classic focal lengths have been used by many photographers over the years to create fantastic work.

Изображения со смартфона OPPO с 5x-зумом

На выставке MWC 2017 (Mobile World Congress) производитель смартфонов OPPO объявил инновационную систему 5-кратного зума для смартфонов. Технология использует двойную камеру в сочетании с призмой и оптикой, собранной в стиле перископа.

Компания Ricoh представила набор для проведения прямых трансляций Ricoh R Developer Kit

Камера с двумя объективами "рыбий глаз" позволяет вести сферическую, с охватом 360 градусов, живую трансляцию в качестве 2K на скорости 30 кадров в секунду. Обработка изображения производится на камере в режиме реального времени.

DPReview to produce regular segment on The New Screen Savers

We’re excited to announce that DPReview is partnering with the TWiT Network (named after its flagship show, This Week in Tech) to produce a regular segment for The New Screen Savers, a popular weekend show hosted by technology guru Leo Laporte.

Ricoh/Pentax не вернётся к беззеркалкам

В своём интервью один из менеджеров Ricoh/Pentax сообщил плохую новость. Когда его спросили о возможности возвращения к 1-дюймовым датчикам и беззеркальным камерам в целом он ответил: Мы продолжаем наблюдать за тенденцией рынка беззеркальных камер, однако на данный момент у нас нет планов выпускать камеры такого типа.

Sony A6500 review by Max Galer, Tony Northrup and ePhotozine

We got two new A6500 reviews. On top you can watch Marc Galer’s video review. And ePhotozine posted the full text review and concludes: Ignoring the price, the Sony Alpha A6500 offers a wide range of features, including excellent image quality, fast focusing and continuous shooting, all in a compact camera body, with good build […] The post Sony A6500 review by Max Galer, Tony Northrup and ePhotozine appeared first on sonyalpharumors.

Phottix launches Ares ll radio flash triggering system with more channels

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Летом с компактным светом. Портативная вспышка Elinchrom ELB 1200

Elinchrom представила свой новое устройство ELB 1200. Это портативная система освещения для фотографов, которая опирается на существующую систему компании ELB 400, выпущенную в 2015 году. Новая система включает в себя три новых головки, Hi-Sync, а также литий-ионную батарею, которая способна обеспечить 215 срабатываний на полной мощности и 80 минут непрерывного использования LED-света. В дополнение к […]

Сдвоенная камера Oppo 5x Dual Camera Zoom с пятикратным оптическим зумом

Тизер Oppo в преддверии выставки MWC 2017 сулил анонс революционной технологии — уникального в своём роде решения в области фотосъёмки, которая должна найти широкое применение в мобильных устройствах.

Hands-on with AirSelfie, a mini selfie drone that's on sale now

Hands-on with AirSelfie Remember AirSelfie? Start your 'getting off the ground jokes,' because the mini-drone camera is now on sale to the general public. The company behind the Kickstarter project is in the process of servicing its initial backers.

The Essentials of Photographing Seated Portrait Subjects

Portrait subjects and people have so many possibilities when it comes to creating a great photo of them. Most photographers take pictures of their subjects when they're standing; but taking portraits of your subject while seated is a whole different game.

Редчайшее природное явление на фото

Если вы когда-нибудь случайно решите выйти на прогулку в середине ночи в -20°C в небольшом зимнем курорте Бакуриани, расположенном в Грузии, пробираясь через снег, убедитесь, что вы взяли с собой камеру, так как вы можете стать свидетелем крайне редкого события под названием Световой столб.

Throwback Thursday: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1, travel zoom pioneer

Prior to February 2006, if you wanted a camera with a long lens, you had to get something like this. But on the 14th of that month, Panasonic introduced the world's first compact travel zoom camera with optical image stabilization: the Lumix DMC-TZ1, which had a 10x 35-350mm equivalent lens.

В Галерее Классической Фотографии пройдёт творческая встреча с Татьяной Данильянц

В ближайшую пятницу, 3 марта в 19.00 в Галерее Классической Фотографии пройдёт творческая встреча с Татьяной Данильянц – кинорежиссером, фотохудожником, куратором выставочных проектов и кинопрограмм.

A99II will be back in Stock on March 13 at Amazon US

The A99II will be in Stock again on March 13 according to a new info shared by Amazon US (Click here). BHphoto reports that if you order the A99II now it will ship within 7-14 days. That’s exactly the same shipping time of the 70-200mm GM.

Sony registered a new camera code….for a new FF E-mount?

The chinese public agency Miit.gov.cn registered the code of a new Sony camera “WW361847”. Usually this means that within 1-2 months that camera will be announced to the public Now here is the interesting thing: The “WW3*****” code is usually used to define the A7 camera series! The A7, A7r, A7s, A7II and A7rII all […] The post Sony registered a new camera code….for a new FF E-mount? appeared first on sonyalpharumors.

Простой веб-инструмент для поиска идеальной оптики

Новый сайт предлагает очень интересную возможность для тех, кто только начинает свой путь фотогарфа и не может определиться с тем, какой объектив ему выбрать. What The Lens призван облегчить выбор. Этот простой маленький веб-инструмент был создан фотографом Willie C.

Why Wedding Photographers Love The Job

I’m a wedding photographer, and I love it. I don’t shoot anything else and I really don’t want to either. In all my career as a freelancer I have shot everything from boxing matches to restaurant interiors.

Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS II Review

The Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3. 5-5. 6 OIS II is the latest affordable standard zoom lens for Fujifilm X-series compact system cameras. Offering a focal range of 24-76mm in 35mm terms, built-in image stabilisation, a compact and lightweight design, and fast and quiet auto-focusing, is the Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.

CP+ 2017: a taste of the show

It's a bird! It's a camera! It's actually both and it's really giving us the creeps. Camera pigeons and other odds and ends we found at CP+ 2017 are all highlighted here for your amusement. Check out all of our CP+ 2017 coverage

Elinchrom ELB 1200 portable flash system to launch this summer

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Turn a Cheap Vintage Lens into a DIY Selective Focus Lens for $10

Lensbaby’s creative selective focus lenses like the Composer Pro will run you around $400; even the relatively affordable Spark costs $90. If all of that sounds too expensive for your taste, you should definitely check out this hacked version Mathieu Stern created for just 30 bucks! Stern’s penchant for weird lenses and optical experimentation led […]

6 Tips for Photographers Who Want to Try Shooting Video

Photographers, especially wedding photographers, might be tempted to start playing around with video or even offering some video services alongside their still work. This short tutorial will cover some basic tips that will help you navigate the chasm between shooting photos and capturing video.

Обзор системы управления вспышками Nissin NAS

На сегодняшний день Nissin Digital не очень хорошо известна в России, но весьма популярна среди профессиональных фотографов во всём мире. Если вы из тех, кто раньше не сталкивался с техникой Nissin, а только присматриваетесь к ней, то вот вам наше экспертное мнение, рождённое опытным путём.

Why manual lenses on the Sony a7 series are a smart choice (by Phillip Reeve)

The following is a guest post from Phillip Reeve Why manual lenses on the Sony a7 series are a smart choice Do you think about how to improve your kit to take better pictures? In this article I want to tell you why buying cheap manual lenses is often the smarter choice than spending a huge […] The post Why manual lenses on the Sony a7 series are a smart choice (by Phillip Reeve) appeared first on sonyalpharumors.

A review of the “cheapest” Sony FE lens: The Viltrox FE 35mm f/2.0

Above you can watch the test of the cheapest native FE lens you can buy on Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR. It’s the Viltrox FE 35mm f/2.0. It’s your call if the lens is worth the $149 :) The post A review of the “cheapest” Sony FE lens: The Viltrox FE 35mm f/2.0 appeared first on sonyalpharumors.

Рисование светом. Ловкость рук и ни какого Фотошопа

Фотохудожник из Лондона Августин Кросс (Augustin Cross) за последние 8 лет хорошо освоил технику рисования светом. С помощью съемки на длинных выдержках и использования различных источников света ему удалось добиться отличных результатов.

Когда можно ждать Sigma 70-200mm F/2.8 DG OS Sport?

Sigma недавно анонсировала 4 новых объектива для камер Canon, Nikon и Sigma. По слухам, новый Sigma 70-200mm F/2. 8 DG OS HSM Sport уже близко. Новая спортивная оптика, по слухам, будет объявлена в конце 2017 года.

How to Make the Most of One Light in a Portrait Studio

Working with a portrait subject in the studio first and foremost requires you to stop thinking about them necessarily as your subject and instead more as your collaborator. Now don't get me wrong, you're essentially going to the conductor of the orchestra most of the time so to speak--but you need to think about people in a different way.

Камера для кепки от Google

Ну это… интересно. Похоже, что провал Google Glass не отбил у компании разрабатывать носимые камеры. Недавно опубликованный патент показывает, что хозяин самого популярного в мире поисковика и операционной системы для смартфонов решил разработать камеру, которая крепится на козырёк кепки.

On Working for Exposure: A Truth of Creative Currencies

Try and make money through a creative endeavor, be it photography, music, design, or art as a whole, and you’ll go through a transitional lesson wherein you discover that some people will present you an opportunity to spread your fledgling creative wings, but financial gain isn’t part of the reward. “Never work for free.” If […]

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Exynos 8895 processor supports 4K video at 120 fps and 28MP cameras

Samsung has announced its latest application processor for mobile devices, the Exynos 9 Series 8895. The new chip is an octa-core processor and Samsung's first to use the 10-nanometer FinFET process, allowing for up to 27% higher performance while reducing power consumption by 40%, compared to 14nm technology.

Shooting Colored Powder Portraits for McDonald’s

Thursday, September 29, 2016. It’s 10:00 am and I have a meeting at Boulogne in the office of the White Dog agency. Everything starts with a good coffee and an announcement: “We are going to realize the new McPlace internal communication campaign for McDonald’s.

Canon PowerShot G9 X II sample gallery

The Canon Powershot G9 X II is the latest iteration of Canon's pocketable 1" sensor enthusiast compact. Featuring a 20MP BSI-CMOS sensor and 28-84mm equivalent F2-4. 9 lens, the G9 X II may give up a bit of speed on the tele-end of its range, but makes up for it with its slender design that's great for keeping with you all the time.

This photo of some strawberries with no red pixels is the new 'the dress'

UCLA neuroscientist Matt Lieberman posted the 'no red pixels' image on the left. It's developed from an original by Experimental Psychologist Akiyoshi Kitaoka (right). Remember internet kerfuffle that was 'the dress' ? Well, there's another optical illusion that's puzzling the internet right now.

Sony FE 85mm F1.8 sample gallery and first impressions

The Sony FE 85mm F1. 8 joins Sony's full-frame E-Mount lineup as the most affordable native lens that offers a short telephoto focal length. Other full-frame systems have had comparably low-cost 85mm lenses for quite a while, and it's nice to see Sony filling in some of the gaps for budget conscious users.

Google patent details a hat with a wearable camera and bone conduction speaker

Google was recently granted a patent it filed in 2013 that details a hat with a built-in camera system able to pair with a mobile device for the purpose of ‘interactive sessions. ’ While a baseball cap in particular seems like a somewhat odd choice for a wearable, the system itself sounds fairly straight-forward as a portable studio of sorts for live broadcasting video and snapping photos.

«Театры»: фотограф Хироси Сугимото показал, как выглядят полнометражные фильмы в одном кадре

Хироси Сугимото – один из самых значимых современных фотографов. Он снял ряд известных фотосерий, одна из которых называется «Театры». В этом проекте автор умещает двухчасовые кинофильмы в один кадр.

5 Easy Ways To Improve Your Composition

1. Force yourself to use a different aspect ratio We tend to use our camera’s default aspect ratio without thinking about it, but many scenes benefit from being composed with an alternative option.

The Photographer’s Guide to Budget Friendly Portrait Lenses

Photography is for sure one of the most popular niches of photography, with many people getting into photography specifically to learn how to shoot better portraits. This not only makes portrait photography a popular starting point for beginners but also a popular target for lens manufacturers when designing lenses.

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Perfectionism vs Creativity: Letting Go of the Need to Conform

“Perfect photographs do not move the heart. ”– David DuChemin, The Vision Driven Photographer This is one of my favourite photography quotes, in fact one of my favourite quotes generally. Now I’m not for one moment saying that this photograph will move anyone’s heart.

Smithsonian.com announces annual photo contest finalists

14th annual Smithsonian. com photo contest Smithsonian. com, a publication of the Smithsonian Institution, has announced the finalists of its 14th annual photo contest. Over 48,000 photos were submitted by photographers representing 146 countries and territories, with ten finalists selected in each of the following categories: The Natural World, Travel, Sustainable Travel, People, Mobile, The American Experience, and Altered Images.

Iconic Israeli Photographer David Rubinger Dies at 92

David Rubinger, Israel’s most famous photographer, died in Jerusalem on Wednesday, March 1st, 2017. He was 92. Rubinger’s most famous photo, captured during the Six-Day War, shows Israeli paratroopers after the Western Wall was recaptured.

В каменных джунглях Исламского Каира

Уличный фотограф Уолтер Ротуэлл (Walter Rothwell) много путешествовал и некоторое время жил в Каире, работая над документальным проектом. Но, как оказалось, местные жители не слишком одобрительно относятся к уличной фотографии.

Jakub Polomski: великолепные пейзажи

Jakub Polomski – фотограф из Польши. Любимой темой для него являются горы. Поэтому он побывал во многих странах, славящихся своими горными массивами – в Чили, Аргентине, Австрии...