Looking at the advert for Microsoft’s new Surface Studio they’re taking a square aim at two very distinct products. Obviously they want to take a big chunk out of the Apple iMac’s share of the designer desktop computer market. It also seems, though, that they want to try and replace the Wacom Cintiq, too. As [...]
After recently introducing their first drone camera with optical zoom, the Zenmuse Z3, DJI have now announced the Zenmuse Z30. This camera features a 30x optical zoom, a major improvement over the 3.5x optical zoom of the Z3. Designed primarily for commercial applications, DJI see this camera being used for inspecting wind turbines and cell [...]
One of the first things that new photographers often hear is “your kit lens is garbage.” While there are certainly benefits to upgrading your glass as your budget allows, it’s also important to know that there is so much you can do with your kit lens if you understand how to use it to your advantage! In this case, let’s talk about portraits.
Since Nikon introduced video to DSLRs,the biggest complaint has been about the form factor of DSLRs. When Canon released the 5D Mark II, the demand for these cameras for video work surged. I’ve seen reports stating that as high as 40% of 5D Mark II sales were to video production companies. But, the ergonomics are [...]
According to “new sources”, Fuji Rumors are reporting thatFuji are starting to take a seriousinterest in video. They say that Fujifilm will launch lenses with clickless apertures sometime in 2017. These lenses will bedesigned for users of the Fuji X system who primarily use their cameras for video. The fast & accurate AF of the [...]
Looking back through my archives, I realized that I’ve covered topics likefilm selections and scanning film but to date I’ve skipped one really important part: metering and exposing color film. This is something I get quite a few questions about so bear with me while I try to be very thorough and cover topics from [...]
Being a landscape or nature photographer is like enjoying ice cream and having unlimited choice in the ice cream shop.There are so many different kinds of images to make, and different ways of making themin the outdoors, that having a wide variety of gear to choose from is important. This article will take you on a little journey through what’s in my bag. Frommy own camera gear to the different tools that I use to help me photographthe scenes in nature that capture my attention, and... more
The Hasselblad name is synonymous today with luxury and quality. When you shoot with one, it’s easy to see why. There isn’t a massive amount of information out there on the company’s founder, though. Born in 1906 in Gothenburg, Sweden, Victor ultimately ended up working in his father’s family store. After a familial dispute,he broke [...]
High speed cameras are generally out of reach for most people. Sure, our iPhones can do 240fps now, and there’s a few postage stamp 1000fps compacts, but if you want to go faster, you’re generally out of luck. High speed cameras come with very highprice tags, and even renting them is an absurd amount of [...]
