Nikon has launched a new program called Yellow in the US that allows anyone to try the new Nikon Z 50 crop sensor mirrorless camera worry free for 30 days. If you don’t want to keep the camera, you simply send it back for a free refund, and there’s free ...
Read More »SD Cards Aren’t Going Anywhere Anytime Soon. Here’s Why
A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about Apple’s latest laptop and a wish list for things that weren’t included in its design. One of those things was a return to the built-in SD card reader. Many readers were quick to tell me that SD cards are dying, or worse ...
Read More »Canon Confirms RF 70-200mm f/2.8 Lens Focus Issue, Firmware Fix Coming ASAP
Canon has officially confirmed that the new RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM lens does, indeed, have a front-focusing issue at minimum focus distance, and revealed that a firmware fix will be released as soon as possible. In a statement provided to PetaPixel, a Canon representative confirmed the issue, which first ...
Read More »Blurry Photo of Sony a7S III Leaked, Prototype Shoots 4K/120p: Report
Over the past year, the Sony a7S III has been elevated from “long-awaited” to “unicorn” or “mythical” status. Many are wondering if it’ll ever be released at this point. But if the latest leak is to be believed, the camera is in the works and currently being tested in the ...
Read More »Get 35% Off the Canon 5D Mark IV or EOS R… and a Free Godox V1
If you’ve been eyeing the Canon 5D Mark IV DSLR or Canon EOS R full-frame mirrorless camera, here’s some great news for you: Adorama is offering big deals on both cameras that drop their prices to the lowest ever seen. Basically, you can currently get 35% off either of the ...
Read More »Leica Unveils Summilux-M 90mm f/1.5 Lens and ‘Ghost Edition’ of the Leica M10-P
Leica has just unveiled two new products for M-system photographers and collectors with deep pockets. The $13,000 Summilux-M 90mm f/1.5 ASPH lens promises to “set a new benchmark” for portrait photography, while the $15,000 limited edition Leica M10-P “Ghost Edition” camera takes a design cue from faded wristwatches to create ...
Read More »Sigma Overwhelmed by E-Mount 24-70mm f/2.8 Preorders, Apologizes for Possible Delays
Sigma Japan has issued a statement apologizing for the “supply status” of the recently released 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art lens for Sony E- and Leica L-Mount, explaining that pre-orders “exceed our expectations” and “production cannot keep up with demands.” Unfortunate as this news is, shipment delays should come as ...
Read More »A Comparison of All High Magnification Camera Lenses
For a long time, there weren’t many options for high magnification macro photography without resorting to solutions like lens coupling and reversals. The only lens on most photographer’s radar was the Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1x-5x Macro. There were also other options, however, so let’s take a look at how ...
Read More »You Can Still Buy a Brand New Nikon F6
The Nikon F6 was first introduced by the Japanese camera maker in 2004. It was the sixth camera in the Nikon F dynasty, which began 60 years ago in 1959 and totally redefined 35mm photography. Today, the F6 remains the most technically refined, advanced and modern film camera — not ...
Read More »Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 Teardown Shows Beautifully Engineered Lens that’s ‘Strong, Like Bull’
LensRentals just finished their teardown of the incredibly light and compact new Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 lens, and what they found will make Canon users very happy. Not only is this lens a beautifully engineered marvel–a total redesign of the “typical” 70-200mm f/2.8 formula–it is also, in Roger Cicala’s words: ...
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