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In the following video, Allan Weitz takes a Quick Look at the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds digital camera, and covers its new features and specifications. The video begins by highlighting the 16MP Live MOS sensor and new Venus Engine 9, which enable 8 fps shooting, ISO 25600, and 4K UHD video recording at 30p. The video then goes on to look at the unique 4K photo shooting modes, as well as the DFD autofocus system, OLED electronic viewfinder, 3
by John Harris · Posted
Whether you choose the new Lightroom 6 software or prefer Lightroom CC, which is available as part of the Creative Cloud Photography Plan subscription, you are sure to benefit from the advances made in these new programs. Both Lightroom 6 and Lightroom CC provide markedly faster performance speed and incorporate HDR and Panorama image creation modes, as well as facial-recognition technology and other updates, including better brush control and improved galleries and slideshow creation. With Lightroom 6, you own your software and will receive
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
A light meter provides crucial information to photographers and cinematographers for their work; it provides a measurement of the exposure, tells users exactly what shutter speed/aperture combination to use based on the 18% gray standard, and can even provide detailed charts and graphs on the quality and color of the lights one is using. Generally, it will be seen as a tool to check exposure settings for perfectly balanced images. Additionally, some models can provide other exceptionally useful capabilities, such as flash metering, color
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
An on-camera flash, also known brand-wise as a “speedlight” or “speedlite,” is an indispensible accessory for many photographers; it provides additional light when conditions become too dark to handhold your camera comfortably, allows you to achieve more balanced exposures in daylight, permits freezing of fast-moving subjects, and can also be used to control or trigger other flash light sources. Additionally, a flash can be used as a highly effective creative tool to establish an aesthetic that elevates your imagery when lighting conditions
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
Limited to just 7,000 cameras, the new titanium-colored Olympus E-M5 Mark II evokes memories of the OM-4Ti and OM-3Ti 35mm film cameras of the late 1980s and early 1990s. With its vintage styling, matching leather neck strap, and numbered owner’s card with a leather case, this camera will be equally at home in a collector’s quiver or around the neck of an avid shooter. For an in-depth look at the Olympus E-M5 Mark II, you can read more
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Ryan Brenizer offers five deceptively simple ideas to improve your lighting when shooting weddings and, with one glance at his dramatic and subtle lighting effects, it becomes clear that these ideas, when executed properly, will create gorgeous images. Brenizer likes to travel light and his tips often involve using speedlights, whether on camera or off. Creating effective backlight is a specialty of his and “playing billiards with light” refers to the way he bounces light from walls and ceilings for flattering illumination. He also discusses
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
Arguably the most versatile single focal length available, Canon has just introduced a new nifty fifty: the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM. Pairing its classic design with a sleeker profile and new autofocus motor, this optic is ideal for everyday shooting for both still and video applications.
This full-frame-compatible, EF-mount lens utilizes Canon's
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Many photographers desire to reproduce the world around them, not in exacting sharpness, but in a more ethereal and dream-like manner. To do this, you can spend hours post-processing an image, or you can expose your film or sensor through the unique glass of the Lomography Petzval 85mm f/2.2 or the Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6.
Sharpness is often the combined goal of the photographer, lens, and camera.
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Are you a beginner who is about to photograph your first wedding ever? Or, are you a seasoned pro shooter who could pick up a second job critiquing the moistness levels of wedding cakes from hundreds of different bakeries?
Regardless of your skill levels and experience, there is always room for learning new tricks and adding new, great images to your portfolio. We spoke to a handful of wedding photographers around North America to capture their thoughts on how to improve the art of shooting wedding photos.
1. Scouting
One of the most echoed
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With a very personable demeanor and his beautiful photographs as a calling card, Ira Lippke introduces us to the important aspects of shooting a destination wedding. Noting the importance of developing a trusting relationship with the couple, he speaks about the “immersive nature” and intimacy of travelling with the wedding party and how that provides the opportunity for amazing photos. He also provides several very practical tips and notes on his gear choices, but also makes it clear that while quality lenses and sensors are important,
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
The new Pentax K-3 II’s advanced features, image quality, ruggedness, and performance will be no surprise to Pentax loyalists. Those photographers have known that Pentax’s DSLR cameras have been at the technological forefront for years. As these Pentax shooters are out making great photos, they do so confidently, knowing that their cameras have unique and useful built-in features that even the top-level professional cameras from the major competitors do not have at their disposal.
With its latest flagship, Pentax has raised the APS-C DSLR bar
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In the following video, Allan Weitz gives us a quick look at Canon's longest and perhaps most mythological lens ever produced: the EF 1200mm f/5.6L USM. In the video, Weitz presents a quick rundown of some of the highlights of the lens, including its substantial size, weight, and mechanisms used to simply to operate it, along with the lens’s ability to render subjects sharply that are miles away. We hope you enjoy the video, and
by Allan Weitz · Posted
Formatt-Hitech filters and filter holder systems, long respected among professional photographers, cinematographers, and videographers for their high levels of design functionality and image quality, can now count two new seriously dense ND filters within their ranks: the Formatt Hitech 100 x 100mm Firecrest IRND 3.0 and
by Josh Taylor · Posted
Manfrotto, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of tripods, tripod heads, monopods, lighting equipment, and camera bags, has partnered with Fizan, a prominent Italian company that’s been making ski, trekking, and outdoor gear since 1947, to create the Manfrotto Off road line. It’s a new collection of lightweight products aimed at hikers, wildlife observers, and other outdoor enthusiasts who want to shoot pictures on the trail. It includes an ultra-light tripod, a pair of ingenious walking sticks (one of which can be used as a monopod), and
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The new Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens has impressive optics and lens coatings to deliver crisp, accurate image detail to your sensor.