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by Stepan Andranikian · Posted
Following its electrifying debut in 2020, the Sony FX6 quickly established itself as a true powerhouse in the world of compact cinema cameras—thanks, in part, to its exceptional image quality, low-light dominance, and feature-packed design. Today, Sony's Cinema Line is more robust and well-rounded than ever, with the FX6 sitting firmly between the tried-and-true FX9 and the more recent FX3.
by Rachel Leathe · Posted
As the line between professional photography and videography continues to blur, one company has chosen to cater to this emerging class of hybrid shooters.
Sony released its first full-frame, interchangeable-lens cameras, the Alpha a7 and a7R, in 2013. With the release of these twin cameras, the company unknowingly embarked on what would end up being a five-year monopoly of the mirrorless camera market. Although not the very first mirrorless cameras of their kind, the a7 and a7R were immediately disruptive due to their revolutionary
by Rebecca Melville · Posted
If your dad is anything like mine, shopping for him can be tricky. After all, what do you get the man who insists that my “success and happiness” is the greatest gift I can give him? While I work toward those lofty goals, there are plenty of excellent Father’s Day gift options from brands like Audio-Technica, DJI, and Bose®. Here are some of our top recommendations.
Audio-Technica Stereo Turntable
If your dad has hung on to his record collection all of these years, you are about to make him very happy. Thanks to vinyl’s triumphant resurgence,
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Nikon adds DX 24mm f/1.7, Aputure launches a pair of pro-grade cinema lights, and Godox creates a KNOWLED LED panel
Week of May 28, 2023
No headliners this week—although I guess the standard edition of the RED KOMODO-X will soon be available. That doesn't mean there isn't lots to talk about. We have a new NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 Lens from
by Robert Sansivero · Posted
Now that we have a handle on using natural light for food photography, it’s time to move on to continuous light sources. When natural light isn’t available, or you want more specific control and placement of your light, you’ll have to use your own sources.
Natural light setup from Part
by John Foldi · Posted
With the release of the DJI Mavic 3 Pro, filmmakers considering the Mavic 3 now have a new option. The Mavic 3 for professional use represents the gimbal's upgrade to a triple-camera solution―a first for DJI. The added lens is a 70mm telephoto with 3x zoom. The new drone comes in multiple configurations: with RC remote,
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
When it comes to camera and lens choice, wedding photography is a tricky genre, requiring versatility, speed, and image quality for successful results. Versatility comes in the form of photo and video capabilities since it’s now common to deliver content in both mediums. Speed comes in terms of focusing and burst shooting because a wedding can be a fast-paced event. And image quality, naturally, because a wedding is a beautiful, once-in-a-lifetime experience that deserves to be recorded in the best quality. Building a camera kit to fulfill
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
The news is a bit light this week with B&H’s upcoming holiday and NAB just over the horizon, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun right now. Sony is previewing one of its releases with a teaser image and announcement date. Meanwhile, Cooke has added a few new focal lengths to its S8/i FF lens series and Zhiyun launched a
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
DZOFilm has another new lens, Profoto has new Clic modifiers, and Zoom releases a 32-bit audio interface.
Week of February 12, 2023
We have something for everyone this week with DZOFilm, Profoto, Zoom, and more in the mix. DZOFilm released its second lens announcement for the year with a wide-angle zoom: the Pictor Zoom 12-25mm T2.8 Lens for Super 35mm systems. Profoto added some more options to its compact Clic modifier lineup with new
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
There’s no denying that 2022 was a light year for Nikon lens releases, with only three new lenses coming to fruition. But the three optics Nikon did release are exciting, bring a lot of overall value to the Z system, and hopefully foreshadow some pretty big things to come for the system. Nikon played catch-up in the early part of the year, working to keep up with demand after the Z9 release, in late 2021. The second half of the year, however, saw Nikon cater to the versatility of its flagship with a pair of super-telephoto releases, along with
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
Veterans in the mirrorless world! Sony’s E-mount lens system is well-rounded and plentiful. What more could be added to it? In 2022, Sony took the time to update some classic APS-C-format lenses, optimizing them for the new crop of vloggers out there, as well as releasing a PZ iteration of a versatile full-frame zoom and a version II of one of the most popular lenses in Sony’s entire lineup.
FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G
In what will prove to be a common theme for most of the lenses from Sony this year, the release of the
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
The question: What can you do with a macro lens? The answer: Just about anything! If you want to get into close-up photography, the best tool for the job is almost always a dedicated macro lens—preferably one that does life-size (1:1) reproduction. An alternative 1:2 (half-size) macro lens is nothing to sneeze at and could easily fall into the “best tool” category as well. Having said that, a macro lens is also a supremely capable tool for capturing portraits,
by Jill Waterman · Posted
A thirst for discovery and lust for adventure is the fuel behind automotive and adventure lifestyle photographer Shelby Knick. After sampling the rarefied world of high fashion merchandising, Knick reinvented herself by chasing down pictures on the racetrack, and her career has skyrocketed from there. Among the many accolades from her global trek to capture elegant living and all things fast, Knick is one of the first Hasselblad Heroines, leading us to celebrate her many accomplishments in honor of
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Are optical designers designing (and re-designing) lenses today to create better bokeh at the expense of optical characteristics such as diffraction spikes (popularly known as star effects/sunstars/starbursts)? Is the trend toward creating “better” bokeh sending the lens-made diffraction spike the way of pay phones, SLR cameras, manual transmissions, and the internal combustion engine?
The photography world, especially on the Internet, is full of debates. Canon vs. Nikon.
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
With another year dedicated to mirrorless, Canon had a productive 2021 regarding lens releases, with seven new optics added to its rapidly growing RF system. The brand’s releases this past year straddle both ends of the focal length spectrum, with a few falling into the ultra-wide-angle category and a few hitting the telephoto and super-telephoto sweet spots for which RF shooters, especially those who picked up the new EOS R3 this year, have been pining. Let’s dive into Canon’s lens releases from 2021.
RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
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