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by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Just days after Zeiss’s last announcement touched down, the company has flown in with another wide lens: the Otus 28mnm f/1.4. Billed as the world’s best wide-angle lens, something which is easy to believe given the quality of the already released Otus 55mm and 85mm lenses, this 28mm lens is built to the most precise standards and will offer exceptionally sharp images even when shooting wide open. Zeiss also goes so far as to say that the exceptional resolution and fast f/1.4 maximum aperture of this lens provides photographers with a look
by John Harris · Posted
The Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera will now have uncompressed 14-Bit RAW image capture, thanks to a firmware update that will be available on October 19, 2015. The uncompressed RAW format will improve dynamic range and limit digital artifacts in imaging. This new firmware, version 2.0, will be available for download on Sony’s e-support site, on the product page for the a7R II (model ILCE-7RM2
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
In an unexpected move, Sony has just announced the innovative Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Digital Camera, a super compact full-frame point-and-shoot with a fixed 35mm f/2 lens. The major improvement comes in the form of a new full-frame image sensor, a 42.4-megapixel Exmor R back-illuminated CMOS sensor with a lightning-fast 399-point phase-detect Fast Hybrid AF system, the same as found in the groundbreaking a7R II mirrorless camera. Also, the stills-oriented camera now has a retractable 0.39" 2.36M-dot electronic viewfinder with an
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n this video Kenta Honjo from Sony discusses the latest compact full-frame from Sony, the Sony Cyber-shot RX1R II.
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Oh, how my heart warms when Nikon rolls out a new DX lens! Welcome to my smaller-sensor world, NIKKOR AF-S DX 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR! The marketing propaganda from the big brands attempts to drive the masses to full-frame cameras, so it is nice when said big brands make really nice glass for those of us embracing APS-C sensor cameras.
What is the new NIKKOR 16-80mm lens and where does it fit into the DX lens family? That is an easy question to
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In the following video, Larry Becker takes a quick look at the Tether Tools TetherBoost USB 3.0 Core Controller and how it helps to improve your signal strength when shooting tethered. Designed specifically for many current DSLRs and digital backs, this device maintains a stable connection between your camera and computer when shooting, and helps to alleviate dropped connections. Becker highlights its ease of use, how to
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
The number of lens options for Sony’s a7 series of full-frame mirrorless cameras is growing fast, especially thanks to partners like Zeiss, that just today released a super-wide 21mm f/2.8 lens for the compact Loxia line. These manual lenses aim to blend mechanical precision with modern digital technology and are optimized for both stills and video capture, fulfilling the needs of many shooters needing to take full advantage of the
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Canon announced two new PowerShot G series cameras, an entry level M series changeable lens camera, and new zoom lenses for the EOS M mount camera family.
by BH Event Space… · Posted
In this B&H Event Space video, rock-and-roll photographer Mick Rock shares the images illustrating his latest book, “Exposed.” Join Rock for a look through his definitive collection of images and hear the story of his early career and the larger-than-life characters with whom he mixed. In this retrospective of his work, Mick Rock takes you on a cultural journey through a time when rock ruled.
Editor’s note: Bluegrass rules!
by BH Event Space… · Posted
They’re ba-ack! And count your blessings, because they bring with them the hard facts and a lot of common-sense smarts for photographers to protect themselves from license infringement, bad contracts, and potential lawsuits. A lawyer and photographer team, The Copyright Guys, brings multi-disciplined experience and Abbot-and-Costello charm to serious information that will greatly benefit your photography career (and your wallet).
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Maybe your shtick is classic street photography. Maybe you photograph events and weddings in your town. Maybe you make architectural photographs of office buildings and homes. Regardless of where your urban photographic outings take you, there is a lot of outdoor adventure gear that can make your experience more fun and comfortable. After all, isn't there a reason they call it the "Urban Jungle?"
On the Ground
Have you ever stretched out on a New York City sidewalk to get a shot? I have. Have you been shooting for hours from your knees? I've
by BH Event Space… · Posted
Photos, photos, photos! Frank Smith’s talk on travel photography is one beautiful image after the other. Some of the images deal with difficult situations, as he often works for philanthropic organizations, but he is able to use the language of his craft to find beauty in even the saddest of environments. As Smith shows his work, he offers simple explanations of how he captured the images, some were found in his backyard and others from halfway around the world. The points he stresses, regardless of the locale, are the universal truths of
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In the following video, Allan Weitz gives us a demonstration of the nifty little Lumu Light Meter for iOS devices. The video dives right into the meter’s exceptionally compact design and operation, as well as its accuracy to within 1/10 stop. Weitz also walks us through working with the free Lumu apps and the variety of different capabilities and settings accessible, including both incident and reflected readings. Finally, he details the
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Working to build up its lens line before the release of the forthcoming full-frame DSLR, Pentax has just announced a new standard K-mount zoom lens: the HD Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8ED SDM WR. This versatile wide-angle to medium telephoto lens packs in almost every one of Pentax’s library of optical technologies, including a Supersonic
by BH Event Space… · Posted
Composition is easy to talk about but difficult to explain.” However, landscape photographer Robert Rodriguez offers a wonderfully comprehensive discussion of the elements that go into a pleasing landscape composition and how that provides the viewer with meaning. From his basic presupposition that “less is more,” Rodriguez demonstrates his distillation process to form a simple composition that creates his desired meaning. He also discusses visual language and grammar, lines, patterns, and color in composition, as well as how to manage