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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Dental photography is a unique genre of photography that requires a specialized set of tools to deliver the clarity, brightness, and color accuracy dentists rely upon to accurately record their patients’ progress.
In this guide, we’re going to cover the essential tools dental professionals need to capture the best quality images of their work, from the camera itself to the lighting tools required to accurately capture the color and detail of those pearly whites.
The Camera
Of course, one could use almost any camera, so long as it produces
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Typically confined to the northernmost latitudes of our planet, the northern lights—or "aurora borealis"—are a natural spectacle many dream of seeing. Recently, it may seem like auroras are occurring more often and are visibly farther south than ever before. Maybe you've already seen one or even photographed one with your phone.
While rare, exceptionally powerful auroras have been seen with the naked eye as far south as Alabama. These are uncommon, but in mid-latitude states, visible auroras are a bit more frequent. Last summer, I found myself
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Lens selection is a highly personal choice for the professional photographer. Your shooting style, client needs, and cost all factor into how you choose to build your kit. Wedding photographers require a greater variety of lenses as they must cover a diverse assortment of compositions in various environments and lighting conditions. As working professionals, it’s only natural to begin investing in high-quality professional glass. For Canon users, this is the L series.
Easily identified by a thin red line circling the lens barrel, L glass is
by Christopher Witt · Posted
Humans’ fascination with the stars is as old as our ability to think and ask questions. For millennia we, as a species, were limited to observing the heavens with just our eyes. Of course, back then we were able to see more because light pollution didn’t exist, but making detailed observations was impossible. The invention of the microscope led to the development of the telescope, which allowed people to finally start exploring the larger universe. As technological advances were made and telescopes got bigger and better, their reach and the
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Sigma announces the addition of four new Canon RF lenses to its Contemporary line in 16mm f/1.4 DC DN, 23mm f/1.4 DC DN, 30mm f/1.4 DC DN, and 56mm f/1.4 DC DN focal lengths. Sigma's Contemporary lenses are designed to promote performance in compact and lightweight form factors, and these latest primes continue this philosophy by offering a bright f/1.4 maximum aperture across four popular focal lengths.
by Jordan Gallant · Posted
We’re back from our break and ready to break down all of the products that were released while we were away—including new gear from DJI, Panasonic, and Profoto—as well as some exciting announcements and big product releases from Canon, Sennheiser, Apple, and much more! Let’s jump right in.
DJI Enhances Night Flight
Adding to their robust drone lineup, DJI introduced the Air 3S, to facilitate dynamic night-time footage. The Air 3S features a
by Jordan Gallant · Posted
This week was packed with product announcements too exciting to ignore, so we’re giving them all a chance to shine in this week's roundup. RODE entered the video world with the new RODECaster Video All-In-One Production Console. Leica added a 43mm lens to the Q series with the Q3 43. Logitech gave editors an intuitive control interface with the MX Creative Console. TASCAM added the FR-AV2 to its portable recorder lineup. Tamron released the new 90mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Macro Lens.
RODE Brings Video to its RODECaster Line
RODE has proven time and
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Canon announces its third lens of 2024 and the smallest and lightest zoom lens of the RF lineup, the RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM for full-frame and APS-C EOS R-series mirrorless cameras. Equally suited for stills and video, the lens’ innovative design benefits both the image quality and the lightweight, compact form factor. Its bright maximum aperture and versatile field of view makes it ideal for content creators seeking a high
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Photographic art and style are both subjective topics about which many of us get passionate. The camera is a tool to make photographic art, but we all know that, as a tool—a machine—it can be a beautiful object unto itself. I talk about some of today’s stylistic photographic tools in my Recommended Stylish Cameras article, but let’s pass the microphone around the Internet to see what people think
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Today, Canon is announcing the EOS C400, a full-frame cinema camera featuring all of the best features from Canon’s lauded C300 and C500 series, plus an RF mount and a host of high-tech features that should make it one of the best options around for professional video work.
Canon EOS C400
At the core of the EOS C400 is a 6K CMOS sensor that offers more dynamic
by Rachel Leathe · Posted
There's nothing quite like the thrilling spontaneity of grabbing your camera and stepping out the door with no plan other than to point and shoot at whatever captivating scenes you encounter. In the realm of professional photography, where meticulous control over light, talent, and location is the norm, street photography throws all of that out the window, transforming the world into your unscripted canvas. The absence of predetermined variables and the sheer randomness of it all can be an incredibly liberating and enlightening experience for
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Posing subjects has been the highlight of Roberto Valenzuela's photography career. In this video, Valenzuela shares the most important lessons he's learned when posing his subjects, from models to families.
0:00 - In This Presentation
2:26 - Three Stages of Posing
5:33 - The Spine
19:08 - Have a Vision
22:15 - Snapshot vs. Portrait
25:47 - Movement
31:44 - Communication
40:15 - Corrective Posing
42:32 - Energy
44:41 - Editorial
48:45 - Lens Compression and Distortion
50:28 - Free Form Posing Challenge
52:45 - In-Camera Techniques
Do you have
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Canon has launched its widest RF-mount lens yet: the RF 10-20mm f/4 L IS STM, an ultra-wide zoom that serves as the mirrorless follow-up to the popular EF 11-24mm f/4L USM lens. Now expanding to 10mm, this new zoom has even broader coverage for more dynamic angles, along with a smaller, lighter body, optical image stabilization, and refined optics for excellent sharpness.
by Jill Waterman · Posted
Bristling along the sidelines of practically every professional sporting event, super-telephoto lenses are known for their ability to reach out and capture distant subjects with exceptional clarity and speed. They feel incredible in the hand, with top-of-the-line build quality and a heft that gives shooters confidence in their equipment. Many feature a variety of switches and buttons that allow users to set up the lens for optimal performance in any situation.
In addition to length, these lenses feature all of the latest technology, such as
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Panasonic has announced a trio of updates to its celebrated Micro Four Thirds system with its latest offerings, the LUMIX G9 II mirrorless camera, the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 35-100mm f/2.8 and Leica DG Vario-Elmar