We know, we know! You're getting tired of all the holiday gift guides for photographers, right? Well, this one's a bit different. Instead of focusing on things to buy for other people (see what we did there?), Jordan tells you what you should buy for yourself, particularly if you shoot video.
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December 15
Electronic waste and carbon emissions are major issues in the electronics industry. Making new products is demanding, and properly handling old products is challenging. Dell's new concept laptop, Luna, wants to address these issues by being cleaner to make and easier to maintain and repair.
The Canon EOS R6 has been our favorite enthusiast-level full-framer since its launch. But has it met its match in the new Sony a7 IV? We look into the differences.
December 14
Bring the Polaroid-style 20x24" giant instant color print back to life, Ethan Moses mixes a custom-built camera with a self-developing back to process color paper to a positive print as soon as it is shot.
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Dec 14, 2021 at 18:10
The 6nm neural processing unit (NPU) features a 20-bit HDR imaging pipeline that can process up to 8.5GB per second and is able to process RAW data with custom algorithms before compression for improved signal-to-noise performance.
A specially-modified Zorki-4 rangefinder camera is up for sale in Bulgaria. The Soviet-era spy camera was designed to capture photos through drilled holes in walls. If you want to own an unusual and rare piece of Soviet history, now's your chance.
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Dec 14, 2021 at 14:00
We've just published our studio scene images from the Sony a7 IV, providing a chance to take a look at how its new 33MP BSI CMOS sensor compares both to its predecessor and to its peers.
Nikon has announced the Z 28-75mm F2.8, a new standard zoom lens for its full-frame Z-mount cameras, billed as a more affordable alternative to the Z 24-70mm F2.8 S. Alongside the new zoom, Nikon is also teasing the development of a super tele 800mm F6.3 prime. Click through to read more.
December 13
While a 10% improvement sounds modest at face value, it's a welcomed improvement over standard lithium-ion batteries, which have more or less had the same performance over the past few years.
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Dec 13, 2021 at 18:26
Adobe has announced Creative Cloud Express, a new app for web and mobile that lets users quickly create and edit content.
Chris and Jordan recently reviewed the Panasonic 35mm F1.8 lens. In the process, they compared it to another great L-mount option: the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN. Check out this gallery of images from their review to see if you agree with their conclusions.
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Dec 13, 2021 at 14:56
Astronomers have used the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope to capture an image of a planet around a scorching, massive two-star system. The planet formed in a harsh environment that has previously proven too inhospitable.
December 12
A long time ago, on a continent far, far away, it was a dark time for photographers. Available lenses were F16. Exposure times were long and portraits nearly impossible. The evil Lord Talbot ruled the photographic galaxy. But In the icy world of Europe, a group of bold lens designers sought to change all of that...
December 11
This week Chris and Jordan compare the new Panasonic 24mm F1.8 and 35mm 1.8 to their closest competitors: the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN and Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN. Which is best for L-mount? TLDR; they're all good lenses, but there are some big differences worth knowing about.
Chris and Jordan just reviewed the Panasonic 24mm F1.8 for L-mount cameras. View this sample gallery of images from their review see how it compares to the competition.
December 10
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Dec 10, 2021 at 15:23
Microsoft has announced significant expansions to its Azure Space ecosystem. Microsoft is adding SpaceEye, which lets users 'see' through clouds, and delivering AI-enhanced imagery to make satellite photos have as much detail and fidelity as traditional aerial photography.
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Dec 10, 2021 at 14:04
The winners for the annual Red Bull Illume Image Quest competition have been announced, showcasing incredible adventure photography from around the world.
December 9
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Dec 9, 2021 at 20:42
Leica says the Q2 Reporter camera is 'specifically crafted to meet the challenges of reportage and press photography.' Aside from the green paint scheme and Kevlar body wrap, however, it remains unchanged from the standard Q2.
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Dec 9, 2021 at 19:54
Capture One 22 is available now. The new release includes Panorama Stitching, HDR Merging, AI-powered Auto Rotate, wireless tethering and much more.
DxO has announced free updates to its PhotoLab, FilmPack and Nik Collection software and plugins, including the addition of 35 new presets to Nik Collection by DxO.
We took the second generation of Tamron's well-priced F2.8 standard zoom with us to Louisiana and Florida over the Thanksgiving weekend, to show what the 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 can do.
December 8
Lensrentals has shared what new equipment, released throughout 2021, was the most rented by photographers and cinematographers from around the world.
K-Lens captures nine images in a single shot—each with a slightly different perspective on the subject —and uses these to determine the depth of objects in the scene. The depth map created makes distance-based editing easy, allows post-capture refocusing and 3D creations
After more than a month in a safe mode configuration, the Hubble Space Telescope and its four onboard scientific instruments are up and running and fully operational again.
We've been continuing to shoot with Nikon's compact, fast-aperture 40mm F2, and as autumn turns to winter here in the Pacific Northwest, we've updated our initial sample gallery with several new images, for your viewing pleasure.
December 7
We've rounded up the winners and runner-ups for the 2021 Comedy Pet Photography Awards. Caution: Make sure you don't have any liquid in your mouth before proceeding to view this gallery.
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Dec 7, 2021 at 18:51
We now know how Nikon is getting 8K/60p Raw video from its Z9 mirrorless camera: through a partnership with intoPIX, whose TicoRAW technology enables resource-efficient Raw image compression.
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Dec 7, 2021 at 17:30
Raspberry Pi projects can be a fun, inexpensive way to create your own camera. A new camera module for Raspberry Pi includes a 16MP image sensor and offers autofocus. It's a big step up for Raspberry Pi.
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Dec 7, 2021 at 14:49
The 2.00 firmware updates bring Animal Eye AF to video recording for two of Sony's compact camera systems: the full-frame a7C camera system and the ZV-E10 compact camera system.
We recently took delivery of a pre-production sample of the Nikon Z9, and we spent our time with it shooting as much as possible. We've just updated our previously-published gallery of samples with more than 50 new images taken in and around the Pacific Northwest. Click through to take a look.
December 6
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Dec 6, 2021 at 18:24
Two weeks after announcing it was cancelling orders for a number of its full-frame and APS-C mirrorless camera systems, Sony Japan has announced it's suspending orders for its ZV-E10 compact camera system.
Researchers at Princeton University and the University of Washington have developed a micro camera that is about the size of a coarse grain of salt. Image quality surpasses previous micro camera designs due to the team combining metasurface technology and machine learning algorithms.
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Dec 6, 2021 at 15:17
The Wooden Model Design store in Vietnam crafts incredibly intricate cameras constructed of wood. In addition to looking nearly identical to their metal counterparts, the wooden cameras also have interchangeable wooden lenses.
Chris and Jordan spent a merry old evening listing the best and worst camera and photo gear they've reviewed this year. Now that the consequences of their revelry are kicking-in, they've prepared a more sober reflection on their assessments.
It's easy to capture hyperlapse videos with the DJI Air 2S, but there's still a bit of planning involved. In this article, we explain the four hyperlapse modes available on the Air 2S and walk you through everything you need to know to shoot your first hyperlapse sequence.
December 5
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Dec 5, 2021 at 15:00
The Great Joy 60mm T2.9 offers full-frame users an affordable option for 1.33x anamorphic shooting, while the 1.35x adapter can squeeze that to 1.8x, or turn your regular spherical lenses anamorphic for an even more budget-friendly solution.
December 4
It's that time of the year when Chris and Jordan look back on the year's best and worst releases of photo and video gear. As has become traditional, they've devised a drinking game to help ensure that their recollection ends up as hazy as the output of the worst lens...
December 3
Dec 3, 2021 at 16:28
Pictures and video can not now be shared without the express consent of everyone who appears in them, according to new rules implemented by Twitter a day after its CEO, Jack Dorsey, stepped down.
Canon has issued a notice to consumers announcing that due top ‘the impact of global parts supply,’ new orders of its EOS R3 mirrorless camera could take up to six months to land on your doorstep.
Writing on 35mmc.com, film photographer Matthew Wright shares a thoughtful essay on why many of the problems faced by film photographers actually come down to economics and mathematics.
December 2
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Dec 2, 2021 at 19:41
During its opening-night keynote presentation at its annual Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm laid out three specific advantages of co-developing a lab with Sony Semiconductor Solutions to push imaging technology further.
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Dec 2, 2021 at 15:13
The winners and finalists for the 2021 International Wedding Photographer of the Year competition have been announced, highlighting incredible wedding photography work from around the globe.
Prime lenses aren't what they used to be – while today's 'nifty fifties' are bigger, and typically more costly than their SLR-era forebears, they're also typically far more advanced. Meanwhile, specialized wide and tele primes and macro lenses just keep getting better and better. Vote now for your favorite prime lenses of 2021.
2021 was a bad year for lots of things, but a very good year for new lenses. Within that category, some of the highest-performing optics of the year were zooms. Click through for your chance to vote on which zoom lenses were the best.
2021 has been another disrupted year, with global supply chain problems still a major factor in the availability of all consumer goods, including new camera equipment. But plenty of great cameras were released, and now it's your turn to vote for your favorites!
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