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It is highly unlikely that you have not heard of the Fujifilm X100VI. Similarly, you've probably seen some polarizing discourse around it. For some reason, it's seemingly only appropriate to love this camera or dunk on it. There is no in between.[Read More]... READ MORE

Image: ViltroxViltrox has announced the new AF 40mm F2.5 Z lens for full-frame Nikon Z-mount cameras. The lightweight prime lens provides a normal field of view, roughly approximating the perspective of human vision.Recent VideosOptically, the AF 40mm F2.5 Z features an internal focus design built around ten elements in six groups. This includes one ED lens, one aspherical lens, three high-refractive index lenses, a high-definition nano-multilayer coating, and a front lens element that includes an anti-fouling coating. The close focus distance is 0.34m (13").Image: ViltroxThe... READ MORE

Image: 7Artisans7Artisans has announced a version of its full-frame AF 50mm F1.8 lens for Nikon's Z mount.Recent VideosThe lens, already available for Sony E mount, is 104mm (4.1") long and weighs 421g (14.9oz).Its optical formula is made up of 11 elements in 9 groups, including two aspherical, one ED and two high refractive index lenses. It features an 11-blade aperture diaphragm. It uses a stepper motor to drive an internal focus design.Minimum focus distantce is 0.5m (19.7") and it accepts 62mm threaded filters.The company says... READ MORE

Image: 7ArtisansChinese lens maker 7Artisans has announced the AF 27mm F2.8 prime lens for APS-C cameras using the Sony E-Mount.Recent VideosThe 27mm focal length gives a fractionally wide-angle ∼41mm equivalent field of view, while the semi-fast F2.8 maximum aperture should give some control over depth-of-field and better low-light performance than a kit zoom.The compact prime consists of six elements in five groups. It uses a stepper motor and internal focus design, which is potentially promising in terms of autofocus speed. Unusually for a modern lens,... READ MORE

Viltrox has announced the Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 Z, another lens in their expanding range of budget lenses. It is available for Nikon Z-mount only and at just $158 (around £126) it is around half the price of the Nikkor Z 40mm F2, which is among Nikon’s cheapest lenses for Z-mount at £259.As a lightweight lens with 40mm focal length covering full-frame mirrorless cameras, Viltrox describes the lens as ideal for daily shooting and travel. It follows the release of the Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7... READ MORE

The Canon USA store seems to have some EOS R3 camera bodies to move, you can grab one now for $3499! I don't think these will last long. As always, all refurbished gear from the Canon USA stores comes with a full 1-year Canon USA warranty. Canon EOS R3 Features Canon EOS R3 Body $3499 The post Nice Price! Refurbished Canon EOS R3 Body $3499 (Reg $4799 retail) appeared first on Canon Rumors.... READ MORE

LA (Lindeman & Associates) is hiring. It’s an odd job title, but the job description outtakes below will explain whatThe post Remote job opportunity for photographers & retouchers appeared first on Retouching Academy.... READ MORE

The winners of the reFocus Awards 2024 Color Photography Contest have been announced with over $4,000 in cash prizes being handed out.[Read More]... READ MORE

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Zhiyun has announced the new Molus G300 compact COB LED light (buy here). Offering up to 300 watts of output power during regular use, the...The post Zhiyun powers up its compact COB LED lights with the Molus G300 appeared first on DIY Photography.... READ MORE

When Machi Yoshida visited an aquarium and saw orcas when she was a five-year-old child, the Japanese photographer instantly knew what she wanted to do with her life.[Read More]... READ MORE

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Today’s Post by Joe FaraceIf you think it’s expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur.—Red AdairLet’s get this out of the way first: Cameras don’t make photographs, people do.To actually make a photograph, it’s obvious that you’re going to need a camera and some kind of light source, even if it’s just the sun, as was the case in today’s featured image. But you don’t need a $32,995 Hasselblad H6D-100c to make a photograph. Any, and I... READ MORE

What are the best Pentax DSLR options available now? Tim Coleman and the rest of the AP team find both new and second-hand options, along with some classics…When it comes to the history of film and digital SLR cameras, Pentax is a very ‘storied’ name, with a rich heritage. The brand can trace its history back to 1919, when it started out as Asahi Optical Joint Stock Co. Now owned by Ricoh, the Pentax brand continues to have many loyal followers and part of this... READ MORE

by Skip Cohen​It's a 25th-anniversary throwback to 1999 and WPPI. Don Blair and I were the opening act with a packed room. We launched his new book, Don Blair's Guide to Lighting and Posing Body Parts, at the convention, but we had started the project a year earlier. Marathon Press did an incredible job printing the book and after a successful presale, the first copies were delivered the morning after our program, right on time at Don's... READ MORE

I am assuming you all know about this and just haven’t told me about it, as this seems so incredibly obvious as to be intentional....The post Gear hack: Simple floor-stand backdrop holders appeared first on DIY Photography.... READ MORE

I made a cannabis-based film developer and processed over a hundred test exposures with it. In this article, I’ll share the results from my new...The post I developed film in cannabis appeared first on DIY Photography.... READ MORE

There's always the feeling I get when the amount of patent applications start to reach a tempo that perhaps it's a sign that Canon is about to do something. Mind you, Canon has trolled me in the past with this, so anything is possible. Here's another patent application that discusses an APS-C dual fish eye The post Canon Patent Application: Another APS-C Dual Fisheye appeared first on Canon Rumors.... READ MORE

It’s easy to get focused on the public-facing mouth of the funnel.More followers.More impressions.More buzz, hype, promotion. Get the word out.Just about all the time people who call themselves “marketers” spend is on this. Don’t worry about what happens later, just pour more attention into the top.But the math is simple:Most of the people at the top leave long before they engage, buy or spread the word.Which means that doubling your conversion is exactly the same as doubling the number of people who are aware... READ MORE

Canon has been exploring quite a bit of methods of doing tilt in a more automated fashion, from having the lens electronically controlled to this patent application (2024-057829) that has the tilt movement controlled inside the camera itself. Canon in this patent demonstrates a technique that allows them to tilt the sensor while keeping the The post Canon Patent Application: Camera with Internal Tilt Movement appeared first on Canon Rumors.... READ MORE

Adobe recently upgraded Photoshop's Gradient capabilities with new versatile options, but this seven-minute tutorial isn't a deep dive into everything these tools can do. Rather, we're taking a targeted look at what one pro says are the "three best ways" to employ Photoshop's updated Gradients.If you already employ Gradients in your Photoshop workflow, well, all the better. But that's not necessary for today's lesson, in which you'll learn everything necessary for taking advantage of  this trio of awesome new techniques. And you don't have to... READ MORE

"Lens diffraction" is a term you've likely heard before, but do you really understand the concept and how it can impact your photos? If not, it's time to get up to speed, and this lesson from the Visual Education YouTube channel will do exactly that in less than nine minutes.Instructor Karl Turner has been a working pro for over 25 years, and he has an uncanny knack for simplifying complex subjects. He begins this enlightening lesson with a blunt warning: "Diffraction is the mother of... READ MORE

These days a modern smartphone is now considered by many to be a "real" camera, and there are many experienced shooters who capture excellent image on a mobile device. In this quick tutorial from Great Big Photography World, a comprehensive source of imaging tutorials, you'll learn how to make great edits on your phone without uploading them to the computer.Today's video from this popular YouTube channel is episode 17 of a 52-week series. It's a departure from others we've featured in the past that concentrated... READ MORE

This hands-on review covers everything you need to know about the Nikon Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR, a versatile superzoom for Nikon DX mirrorless cameras. With full-frame equivalent focal lengths of 27-210mm, this lens allows wide-angle photos at 18mm, telephoto pictures at 140mm, and anything in between.... READ MORE

In the world of photography, whether you’re a professional or an enthusiast, understanding the impact of horizontal and vertical orientations can greatly influence the quality and storytelling power of your photos. Both orientations offer distinct benefits and can dramatically alter the viewer’s perception of a scene. This blog post delves into the differences between horizontal and vertical photo orientations, helping you decide which is best for various scenarios.Quick reminder: only a little while left for the Photography eBook Spring SalePhoto captured by Shelby WhiteHorizontal Orientation:... READ MORE