Meyer-Optik is on a hot streakreleasing lens, after lens, after special edition lensand the newest piece of glass to get a USA release is their Trimagon 95mm f/2.6: a “dynamic modern lens” that features a simple 3-element design.
The Trimagon shouldn’t be confused with the... more
The passing of iconic NY Times photographer Bill Cunningham has been met with an outpouring of affection, remembrances, and more than a few tears. He was, in every sense of the word, an icon. And today we’re thrilled to share with you a rare interview with the humble, soft-spoken, and deeply-missed photographer.
Here in the U.S. there's a major summer holiday coming up one that is celebrated with colorful explosions in the sky. The Fourth of July is traditionally celebrated with grilled meats, red-white-and-blue popsicles and of course, fireworks. If you've ever taken a terrible photo of a fireworks display and wondered what went wrong, we've got some ideas for you... more
When you hear the name “Epson” you probably think of printers, but if you’ve been around cameras long enough, you may just remember the Epson R-D1: the world’s first digital... more
This is a big week for new top-tier gear at DxOMark. First, they crowned the Canon 1D X Mark II the best Canon sensor they’ve ever tested, and now the affordable Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary has been named DxO’s top-ranking Sony E-Mount prime.
Sigma has announced new firmware for one of its super tele zooms that has a problem with exposure when used with the Nikon D500 and Sigmas 1.4x tele convertor. Both Sports and Contemporary versions of the 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM will need the new firmware if owners want to use the lenses with the companys TC-1401 1.4x teleconverter on the Nikon D500.... more
A rare Nikon F SLR camera with the original cloth-type shutter and a Nippon Kogaku Tokyo Japan 1:1.4 F = 50mm lens has surfaced in an eBay auction. Per the listing and product... more
Wearable so-called “lifelogging” cameras are a neat way to catalog your day-to-day, but did you know that you can built your own? If you don’t want to spend a bunch of money and don’t need all the bells and whistles, this DIY Raspberry Pi-powered wearable cam will do the trick.
We've been shooting a lot with the Pentax K-1 and have seen what that manufacturer's first full-frame DSLR is capable of. Its 36MP sensor has shown impressive results in dynamic range tests, especially when coupled with the camera's Pixel Shift mode. Its sensor-shift image stabilization, extensive weather sealing and... more
'The Situation Room', photo by Pete Souza. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, along with members of the national security team, receive an update on the mission against Osama bin Laden in the Situation Room of the White House, May 1, 2011.
There's no photographer in the world with a job quite like Pete Souza's. As Official White House photographer, Souza has to be ready to move at a moment's notice. Familiarity with and trust in his gear is essential. So... more
