DSLR Cameras
Scott Kelby was not expecting to fall head over heels for Canon when he first tested a 1Dx at a football game. “I thought I would come back and say, ‘Thanks guys for letting me try it. I really enjoyed it,’” he explains.
Yet, this brief encounter put the wheels in motion for his full-fledged brand switch from Nikon to Canon. In addition to a host of technical perks, what really sold Kelby on the brand was the thoughtfulness of the design, and the ways in which a user can customize functions at a level he never imagined could exist in a camera
Nikon has brought the image quality and features of the D500 to a more accessible, yet still very capable body with its release of the D7500 DSLR. This camera uses the same 20.9MP DX-format CMOS sensor, 180,000-pixel RGB metering sensor, and EXPEED 5 processor as its big brother to deliver native sensitivities of up to ISO 51200, continuous shooting at up to 8 fps, and the ability to record 4K UHD video. The camera even gains the latest
Even with the GH5 having just made its way off the shelves, Panasonic isn’t taking going to take a break this NAB, because the manufacturer has just announced a brand new wide-angle zoom for Micro Four Thirds, and an updated 4K-capable point-and-shoot. The Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. Lens is a completely new offering in Panasonic’s MFT lens line, and offers an extremely versatile 16-36mm equivalent focal length, great
The new Panasonic GH5 is here and the photography and filmmaking world is buzzing with excitement while we all wait to get our hands on the new Micro Four Thirds interchangeable-lens workhorse.
B&H Photo has been taking customer questions since our live launch on our @Ask_BH Twitter page, and here are some of the best of the Twitter Q&A.*
by Tim Cooper ·Posted
Noise is the addition of unwanted grain or splotches of color in digital photographs. It can occur by using a high ISO, such as 6400, or using very long shutter speeds that last into the minutes. In some cases, noise is a necessary evil that we need to accept, while in others, we should do everything possible to avoid it. As night photographers, we need to understand the limits of our cameras and the effects of pushing them too far.
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If you’d like to start taking professional-quality close-ups of the world around you without having to upgrade your existing camera and lens system or purchase a macro lens, you’re going to find this post quite agreeable.
Without pooh-poohing the imaging abilities of the flagship cameras from any of the major camera manufacturers, there’s little doubt the picture-taking abilities of entry-level DSLR and kit zoom packages costing 1/10 the price of the big boys can be quite impressive.
Canon EOS 6Ti with a Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM,
by Dan Wagner, as told to Jill Waterman ·Posted
Picking the right gear for a location shoot is seldom easy. You need to ensure you have what you’ll need, while realizing that bringing too much will only slow you down. Choosing the right gear not only helps you make the most of each shooting situation, it also lets you handle a variety of lighting scenarios. The challenge is to distinguish what is essential from what isn’t, and not regret specific items you left behind when the shoot is over.
Another consideration is the need to look professional in front of the client and crew. From
Many serious underwater photographers travel with large DSLR cameras in huge housings. They also need a variety of lenses, ports, lights, and other accessories. As housings for small point-and-shoot cameras became accessible, underwater photography has become very popular.
Above photograph: Amanda Cotton, using Fantasea Line FRX100 IVRon Watkins
In the past, these cameras had many limitations, such as small sensor size and slow autofocus. Most of these cameras only featured autoexposure, with no RAW file capture, which was not ideal
In this B&H Event Space video, Nikon Technical Representative Alex Podstawski teaches you all you need to know about shooting with a Nikon DSLR. Using a DSLR can seem scary and intimidating to the uninitiated, yet this detailed presentation covers all aspects of the camera and associated lenses. While focusing on scene modes and camera controls for exposure, focus, and white balance settings, Podstawski provides a wealth of information on using the menu settings, as well as making the switch from auto to manual mode. From formatting your
Another year, another mid-range Nikon DSLR. Succeeding 2015’s D5500, 2017 has brought the newest iteration of the D5xxx series, with the D5600. This camera, and the series in general, is Nikon’s bread and butter, and represents a healthy mid-point in its DSLR lineup. It is not a top-of-the-line speed shooter, nor does it produce massive files, but it isn’t the most bare-bones model, either. What it is, though, is an impressively well-rounded
Canon has managed to sneak in a pleasant surprise early this year, with the announcement of a trio of cameras and an 18-55mm zoom that will pair perfectly with the new DSLRs. Leading the way is Canon’s latest mirrorless, the EOS M6; a more compact take on the M5 that forgoes the built-in EVF for a smaller, modular design. Alongside the M6 is a pair of APS-C DSLRs—the
It’s a bit of a stretch, but for the sake of the Hallmark set, I can say that I love flip-out LCD screens on cameras. What I really love is the effect they have had on my photography and the creative possibilities they enable when photographing, especially for street photography. My first camera with a flip-out (and swivel) articulating LCD was the 4MP Canon PowerShot G3, which I purchased in 2003. Since it was my first digital camera, I didn’t take full advantage of all its capabilities, tending to stick with my Nikon SLR for most work but,
I quickly fell in love with the Sony RX1R II. It’s small, has a big heart, and can always be found by my side. What caught my eye with this camera was the gorgeous Zeiss Sonnar 35mm lens. I’ve always been partial to this focal length, having owned many varieties of it over the years, but this lens is even more special because it was designed solely for use in the full-frame RX1 series. This perfectly matched design ensures
According to Seth Resnick, camera companies have very loyal followings. “Nothing that happens is going to get in the way of a fan’s Canon, or their Nikon,” he says.
While generally considered a positive attribute, loyalty does have its drawbacks. “On the positive side, fans are so loyal, but on the negative side, it becomes hard to really accept things that are necessarily wrong with a product,” he notes.
Although Resnick’s 2013 switch from Canon to Nikon had less to do with product faults than politics, he admits, “If I had to be completely
Blending a sleek design with versatile shooting capabilities, Pentax has released the KP DSLR, which is poised to be both the compact APS-C model in their DSLR lineup, as well as an apt performer for low-light shooting. Additionally, in typical Pentax fashion, the exterior of the body can be customized with a trio of grips for improved handling and it is weather resistant for use in harsh climates.
In terms of imaging specs, the KP uses a 24.