Photographer Scott Graham recently put together a video that you’ll either find incredibly boring or oddly satisfying. In preparation for the sale of a large number of his older analog and digital cameras, he created a video showcasing 37 different shutter sounds in 3 minutes and 30 seconds. This is definitely not the first time […]
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Similar to how no two fingerprints are identical, no two camera shutter sounds are exactly the same. As a fun little project, photographer and YouTuber Scott Graham has captured the shutter sound of 37 different camera models to show off the diversity of shutter sounds and to memorialize a number of cameras he’s selling. dpreview.com »
2019-10-06 00:34
The quality of a camera’s shutter sound probably isn’t high on the list of what any photographer considers when looking to buy a new body, but Lensrentals has just published a tongue-in-cheek review/comparison of shutter sounds anyway. petapixel.com »
2019-07-31 20:00
Want to see how cameras automatically adjust shutter speed to compensate for changing light conditions? A simple experiment with a ruler can help you visualize it in an interesting and unusual way. Here’s a short GIF that has been going wildly viral online after being shared on the subreddit /r/blackmagicf**kery yesterday. It shows what a […] petapixel.com »
2019-04-15 19:34
Do you like the shutter sound of your camera quiet or mechanical-sounding? Do certain shutter sounds help you make up your mind on which camera to get? Whether you're simply curious or it's a deciding factor for your next Fujifilm camera purchase, we've found a quick video to satisfy your curiosity. thephoblographer.com »
2018-11-07 17:00
Battery-free instant cameras and printers appear to be all the rage right now. So, naturally, another company is tossing its hat in the ring. Hong Kong-based CARBON, a brand under the Graphic Guides Design Company, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the Escura Instant 60s, a hand-crank Instant camera that uses the ubiquitous Instax film. dpreview.com »
2018-11-04 00:33
Get shutter actuations count of your Canon EOS camera! EOS Inspector displays a shutter actuations count of your Canon EOS camera, so you can easily check whether a newly purchased camera is really brand new, or how heavily used a secondhand item is. canonrumors.com »
2018-07-23 17:24
In the world of digital photography there is one technology that has eluded camera makers for years, yet still gets brought up over and over again by photographers as a fix to many issues we all have with how current cameras capture a scene, and that technology is the Global Shutter. thephoblographer.com »
2018-06-27 22:00
Casio point-and-shoot cameras have long been popular among consumers looking for an affordable way to capture memories, but it seems that the rise of smartphones has taken a toll on the brand. The company is now reportedly shutting down the business. petapixel.com »
2018-04-25 21:44
If you like camera shutter sounds, you'll definitely enjoy this. Ever had a camera or two whose clicks and clacks were music to your ears? Chances are, you'll find them in this cool video featuring a catchy beat made using shutter sounds! thephoblographer.com »
2017-12-13 17:00
There are fewer more frustrating problems in photography than getting back from a shoot and discovering your shots aren’t sharp. Blurred images can rarely be fixed by sharpening in post-processing software, and more often than not the pictures end up in the trash can. digitalrev.com »
2017-10-11 03:00
Swedish medium format camera maker Hasselblad has added electronic shutter and resizable AF points to its X1D mirrorless camera via a new firmware update: Version 1. 17. 2. The newly added electronic shutter can operate between 68 minutes and 1/10,000sec—extending the short exposure range of the camera from 1/2000sec. dpreview.com »
2017-08-24 20:52
Swedish medium format camera maker Hasselblad has added electronic shutter and resizable AF points to its X1D mirrorless camera via a new firmware update: Version 1. 17. 2. The newly added electronic shutter can operate between 68 minutes and 1/10,000sec—extending the short exposure range of the camera from 1/2000sec. dpreview.com »
2017-08-24 20:52
Use a slower exposure on your scenic shots to transform water to a pleasing blurMost of the time in photography it’s best to use a fast shutter speed. This is so you can capture action full of detail, keep moving subjects crisp and avoid the unwanted blur of camera shake. digitalrev.com »
2017-07-27 03:00
YouTube channel ContinueCrushingTech recently had that chance to 'crush' something of interest to us: a Canon EOS 7D Mark II. The camera was broken and awaiting a service appointment with Canon anyway, so the channel's host decided now was the good time to push the 7D to its literal breaking point. dpreview.com »
2017-07-06 20:10
To get the most out of your camera, it’s essential to be confident with both your automatic and manual modes. Your basic camera settings all work together to ensure that the correct amount of light reaches your camera sensor to balance your exposure. digitalrev.com »
2017-06-25 03:00
Nikon has released firmware update 1. 02 for the D5500. This relatively small update corrects a handful of bugs, including problems wherein the camera would, in certain circumstances, fail to release the shutter, stop responding, produce less-than-optimal image exposure, and more. dpreview.com »
2017-05-10 20:30
Helicopters can't fly without using their rotor blades, so to see one gliding through the air with its rotor completely still is a somewhat surreal sight. boredpanda.com »
2017-03-06 16:52
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_9055945704","galleryId":"9055945704","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"standalone":false,"selectedImageIndex":0,"startInCommentsView":false,"isMobile":false}) }); A Ukrainian startup is looking to fund mass production of Jollylook, a camera made mostly of cardboard and paper that accepts Fujifilm Instax mini cartridges. dpreview.com »
2017-02-01 12:00
A report at IEEE on quicker global shutter equipped sensors has come out and it appears Canon is going forward fairly aggressively in this space. While some companies are working towards the quickest frame rates possible, Canon is putting their emphasis on image quality at lower frame rates. canonrumors.com »
2016-12-19 17:05
Danish medium-format manufacturer Phase One has released a firmware update for its XF camera system that introduces an electronic shutter function to its IQ3 100MP digital back as well as a menu screen for controlling Profoto flash heads via the Air Remote TTL radio communication network. dpreview.com »
2016-10-03 17:00
3D modeler Amos Dudley has created a 35mm film camera using only 3D-printed parts, including a hand-and-machine polished resin lens. Called SLO, the finished camera is functional and can take photographs, albeit somewhat low in quality, demonstrating the successful construction of a fairly complex device using only 3D-printing technologies. dpreview.com »
2016-09-12 21:57
I'm gonna let you in on a dirty little secret of mine: I never liked the original Fujifilm X100. When it first came out, I was -like many others- enamored by the beautiful styling, but the operation of the camera just never gelled with me.
As we wrap up 2023, a year that featured a ton of incredible photography gear that will undoubtedly feature in many a photographer's kits for years to come, we began to wonder, "What popular photography gear from years past is much less common now?" [Read More]
Godox's new Lux Cadet Retro Camera Flash embraces old-school style, following up on last year's Lux Junior and Senior on-camera flashes. [Read More]
I consider myself an ardent supporter of Ricoh/Pentax products and have always endeavored to review its cameras and lenses when many others have chosen not to. I also think that the Pentax brand has really found its niche as more of a boutique manufacturer, focusing on the classic SLR design -- a move that I think makes a ton of sense in today's waning market. [Read More]
Relegated to hard disks, USB drives, and the lately often unseen CD ROMs, digital photos aren't as lovingly stored as their predecessors. This wasn't the case with negatives and photo prints, which had a tactile experience when viewed.
As Gen Z snatches up 20-year-old point-and-shoots to get crappy photos without the distraction of a smartphone, an Australia-based start-up has a different approach. The Flashback ONE35 is a cheap digital point-and-shoot with the soul of a disposable film camera.
A Massachusetts couple tasked with cleaning out a storage unit was blown away after finding that it contained roughly 2,000 vintage cameras and lenses. [Read More]