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9 hours ago
In celebration of Canada’s 150th Anniversary, Leica has developed the M-P (Typ 240) Canada Edition, set for release exclusively in North America. The camera itself is engraved with the official Canada 150 emblem, which is a stylized maple leaf with the shape of 13 diamonds that represent all of...
9 hours ago
Getting the most out of your camera and lens often means having to go beyond the limitations of these basic, though very essential components. Regardless of your choice of camera systems, be it DSLR or mirrorless, there are many accessories designed to up your game as a photographer, and maybe even enhance your photographic experience.
If your camera system of choice is a Micro Four Thirds (MFT)...
14 hours ago
How unfortunate is it that some of the best photographic opportunities present themselves when it's miserably cold outside? It doesn't matter what kind of camera equipment you're using, proper preparation and knowledge of your gear and environment are essential to helping ensure success when you're out in the cold...
14 hours ago
Just last month, Canon announced a major milestone: it produced its 130-millionth EF-series lens, which should be no surprise considering the size and scope of the manufacturer’s current lens lineup. Even with an impressive history spanning more than 30 years, Canon is still improving and adding to the EF series, so let’s look back at what glass it developed and released in 2017.
Early in the...
16 hours ago
One of the hottest trends in photography today is creating images that look like they could have been shot 50 or 100 years ago. In pursuit of that elusive vintage look, serious enthusiasts and pros are mounting vintage lenses on their DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, Lensbaby and...
16 hours ago
The cameras in phones keep getting better and better, while the image quality in reduced-format cameras has shown superior quality in natural light. And they all have flashes, right? Then one day it hits you—usually after buying a DSLR and a flash—“I want more light,” and “I want it when I need it, not just on nice days, but maybe in the dark and rain.” Basically, you want to create light to more...
1 day ago
One of the main complaints I’ve heard about Sony’s full-frame E-mount system is its lack of lenses. Well... Sony has been busy silencing the critics this year with releases that span the entire spectrum, including an ultra-wide 12-24mm, a far-reaching 100-400mm, and everything in between. The company has also expanded certain arenas, like its portrait prime and wide-angle zoom lineups, and has...
1 day ago
Camera accessories: not only can they be entirely practical for the types of photography you enjoy, they can also give your camera a unique look and feel, while boosting performance. Fujifilm’s nice lineup of accessories, and an array of third-party accessories, allow Fujifilm photographers to...
1 day ago
When you think of photography accessories, of what do you think? Cameras? Of course, they’re not. Lenses? No, too integral. Tripods? I feel they are their own item, not an accessory. Flashes? I say yes, because what good is a flash without a camera, but Nikon lists flashes as their own category, not an accessory. Can we all just agree that straps and caps are accessories and if not, how do you...
1 day ago
Following up on a busy year for optics, 2017 has been a mellower year of lens releases for Nikon. This isn’t to say Nikon has been quiet this year, especially with the releases of the D850, D7500, and D5600 DSLRs and the company’s 100th anniversary, but 2017 has proved to be a more contemplative year for optical developments.
Beginning in the middle of the year, Nikon had its large lens release,...
4 days ago
With great thanks to Vikki Tobak and the Contact High Project, we welcome three photographers to our studio who are responsible for some of the most iconic images from the history of hip-hop. Janette Beckman, Eric Johnson, and Danny Hastings join us to tell the stories behind their photos of RUN-DMC, Wu Tang Clan, Lauryn Hill, and...
4 days ago
While Sony, Fujifilm, Panasonic, and Olympus continued to rain mirrorless cameras in 2017, the OGs of the photography game, Canon, Nikon, and Pentax, (mostly) stuck to their bread and butter: DSLRs. Whether you are shopping for a beginner or pro, there is a DSLR for you in the list below.
Budget DSLR Pick: Canon EOS Rebel SL2
If you want more creative control than your mobile phone or point-and-...
5 days ago
There’s no law that says cameras must look boring. Not that there’s anything wrong with boring-looking cameras, but there’s something to be said about a camera that turns heads out of curiosity, intrigue, confusion, or a combination of the three.
The following cameras are “statement makers” that are guaranteed to turn heads and, better yet, elicit wonderful smiles.
Question: What looks like a...
5 days ago
The name Zeiss dates to the dawn of photography. Founded in 1846, Zeiss lenses are renowned for their high levels of resolving power, contrast, construction, and color rendition. Nowadays, sharp lenses are seemingly a dime a dozen, but few deliver the unique Zeiss optical signature.
In one of the newer series of Zeiss lenses are the manual focus...
6 days ago
Over the past couple of years, Sony has shown its commitment to elevating the performance of its mirrorless cameras to rival that of DSLRs. With its sight clearly on the professional market, Sony has released full-frame options for pixel peepers (a7R II), videographers (...
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