Can you believe a quarter of 2021 has already passed? There's already so much going on this year. On top of the ongoing pandemic, we are now in the midst of an electronics shortage, and yes, that includes cameras.
Of course, you could adapt them to your mirrorless camera. But generally speaking, your DSLR lenses are too big for your mirrorless camera. Instead, why not consider getting back into film? DSLRs were the direct evolution of film cameras.
We've been asking manufacturers for something different for a long time now. And thankfully, we're experiencing a lens renaissance. So the Funleader 18mm f8 seems like just the right tool, right? It's a pancake lens for a variety of lens mounts.
While 2020 wasn’t a particularly good year for camera manufacturers overall, by the late fall and into the winter the sales number had rebounded, returning to more typical numbers. Through the year, the big three — Sony, Canon, and Nikon — unsurprisingly led total production numbers.
Even as I type this review up, I'm still not totally sure how I feel about the Sigma 35mm f2 DG DN Contemporary lens. It's an easy lens to appreciate. Sigma is giving us more options that we've needed for years.
Компании Sony, Canon и Nikon завершают главу под названием «Зеркальные камеры». Sony пришла к этому решению чуть раньше, Canon и Nikon — в 2021 году. Эти две компании покажут в 2021 году флагманские репортажные беззеркальные камеры — Canon EOS R1 и Nikon Z9.
BCN+R, one of the largest databases of electronics sales in Japan, has published a trends report from 2020. While the whole industry struggled, it reveals Nikon specifically is in a rough market position.
There's a sad and unfortunate problem with the lens world. Typically when camera systems and reviewers want something, they need it ASAP. But the camera and lens world is often a few years behind.
Astrophotography season is right around the corner here in the Northern Hemisphere. There's nothing quite like being able to stand out under a starry sky capturing the Milky Way in all its glory. Fortunately, some fantastic fast lenses can make the process easy.
A new article published by Business Journal in Japan revisits Nikon’s current status in the country and cites a new report that found Nikon has fallen to fifth place in mirrorless cameras in the country with just 7.
Now is a great time to buy a dedicated camera. Over the last year or so, entry-level cameras for enthusiastic photographers have been flooding the market. Now, just because we say 'entry-level,' don't for one second think you'll be giving anything up.
Sigma is a company that makes some questionable choices. We'll never discount their image quality. But the rest of the package is just always odd. Take the new Sigma 28-70mm F2. 8 DG DN Contemporary.
Are you ready to go pro? If so, you might be wondering if your current camera will be up to the demanding nature of professional photography. Your camera needs to perform in different situations, but it also needs to be as rugged as possible.
My name is Frank Jackson. My first photography job was in 1975 as a staff photographer for New York City Summer Work Program; it was all Disco Music, Sun Dresses, Music Festivals, and Block Parties that went on till the next day.
Let's be honest. No one needs a camera these days. You buy one because you're either passionate, or you're a professional. Most cellphones can do everything that we need. So photography majorly needs to evolve and change.
Let's not beat around the bush here. The DSLR is dying. It pains me to say that because I'm a huge DSLR fan. I will, of course, still be able to use my DSLRs for many years. Still, recent sales figures show that the platform is dying a quick death.
When out in the field, photographers need to capture any moment in the blink of an eye. If you're a split second late, the moment is lost forever. Documentarians find themselves in these situations daily.
Gone are the days where you needed to carry big, bulky cameras around to get top-notch image quality. Now, you can get your hands on Mirrorless cameras that are tiny. The lightweight cameras we've listed here are small in size.
There are plenty of Mirrorless cameras on the market that can produce quite beautiful color pictures. However, there aren't many that can create jaw-dropping blacks and white images. The good news is that the few cameras that do black and white images just in-camera come with price tags that make them available for every budget.
Before deep dive into this article, you should know this. I adore Fujifilm's cameras. Professionally speaking, I use Sony gear simply because it just does everything I need. They do it at the right price and with the right variety.
We've made it through the first month of January 2021! Wow, this month has just blown by! There were few sales on cameras during January. Still, that didn't stop you, our readers, from adding new gear to your collections.
Компании Sony и Fujifilm представили свои флагманские камеры. Модель Sony A1 получила 8K видео, 50 мегапиксельную матрицу и уйму новоротов. Камера Fujifilm же бьет с козырей — размером матрицы, которая в 1.
Photar. ru с гордостью представляет вам новую рубрику — #Трендец. В видео с данной пометкой мы будем в доступной форме рассказывать о главных трендах фото и видеоиндустрии. И самое главное — все это в коротком и динамичном формате.
High-resolution cameras really have come into their own over the last couple of years. Cameras with high megapixel sensors used to be hard to come by. Now, they're everywhere. The great thing about this is that these high-resolution cameras can be relatively affordable due to the sheer number of options out there.
It wasn't too long ago that Full Frame cameras cost over $2,000 for bare-bones entry-level models. Now, you can get feature-rich Full Frame cameras that cost less than $1,500. In fact, many of these cameras cost less than $1,500! Can you believe it? What a time to be a photographer.
CIPA has published its global camera shipment and value numbers for November 2020 and the recovery seen in October appears to be stabilizing. Though volume has decreased year over year, the value of shipments is nearly in line.
If you're looking to start off the new year with a new camera, you need to see these deals. There are price cuts from Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, and more. The Sony a7r IV is a steal at $2,998, and so is the a7 III, which can be yours for $1,798.
Do we really need super high megapixel cameras? Truthfully, probably not. But the likes of Samsung and others try to do it with their phones. And it's partially a selling point! Arguably, we've reached peak camera.
Did you get a new camera over the holiday period? Are you confused about which lens you should buy first? If so, you're in the right place. While your new camera may have come with a couple of kit lenses, we highly recommend you grab a prime lens.
So, you want to get your first traditional camera after getting the photography bug from your smartphone. Congrats! This is a huge step in making your photography dreams come true. However, how does one know what camera to buy first? After all, the market is flooded with tons of mirrorless cameras that cost less than $1,000.
Flickr has seen a bit of a resurgence in 2020. The photo-sharing platform has turned into a buzzing community again. I have been using Flickr to personally catalog my images and to interact with other photographers.
Let's face it. After a good few years of Sony innovating in the camera space, things have suddenly come to a screeching halt. In the last two years, there have not been any real major improvements to modern Mirrorless cameras.
The camera deals this holiday season have been pretty spectacular. However, your time to save is running out. Sony a7 III is just $1,698, and the a7r III is only $1,998. The gorgeous Olympus Pen F can be yours for just $899, and the Fujifilm X-E3 is a steal at just $499.
One of the biggest complaints we've had about new cameras has been that images from them all look the same. That's not entirely a bad thing. However, when you sit down to review camera after camera, and there's little difference between models, it's hard to get excited.
Wow, we've almost made it to the end of 2020. What a wild year this has been. Still, even with everything that has been going on, we were blessed with lots of new cameras, and you, our readers, have been busy adding new gear to your collections.
The Mirrorless age has delivered many fantastic cameras to us over the last decade or so. One fantastic quality that we appreciate so much is smaller camera sizes. You might think that these small cameras might be lacking under the hood.
I'll start this review by stating a significant fact: I seldom wanted to pick this lens up. Even for an experienced photographer and camera tester like me, the Samyang 100mm f2. 8 Macro annoyed me.
Wow! There are some insanely good camera deals going on right now. If you're needing a new camera, your first camera, or are just a generous gifter, check out these prices. Canon M6 II with a lens and optional EVF is just $899.
Wow, November has been a whirlwind month. There have been huge sales on all of the most popular cameras on the market, and you, our readers, have been busy shopping. At the end of every month, we take a quick look at the most popular cameras among our readers.
It’s been a rough year for camera sales, but CIPA’s latest report on October’s global camera shipments is showing that the worst might be behind us. While the September report showed a nice upwards sales trend, October has shown a near-full recovery of the market.
Did you just pick up a new camera during the Black Friday sales? If so, congrats on the new addition to your family. If your new camera came with a kit lens or two, they'll be fine for a little while.
Fact: a modern master photographer doesn't need the best technologies to shoot a great portrait. They need creative freedom and light. But most of us aren't the best of the best. And until we get there, modern tech can help us.
The year 2020 is coming to a close, and we've some cool new things in the photo world. There's a lot for new photographers and professionals alike. Some of the innovations came in the form of lenses.
When I showed images from this lens to our Pro Camera Reviews audience, they were stunned. Rightfully so! The Sigma 105mm f2. 8 DG DN Macro Art is highly capable of being super sharp. Of course, the best and sharpest results come with an off-camera flash.
There are hundreds of items all around you that you likely never take a second look at. A tiny toy, a small flower, seeds or grains, coins, bugs, small electrical components, and so on. We're just so used to seeing items like this that we don't think much about them.
We've talked many times in the past about just how versatile 35mm prime lenses are. While they might not spring to mind immediately when you think about portraiture, they're absolutely capable. When people think of portrait photography, they often think of head and shoulder shots or closer.
Mirrorless APS-C cameras are absolute powerhouses these days. In fact, the quality of Mirrorless APS-C cameras has improved so much that many professional photographers pick them over other platforms.
Ask yourself: what camera gear do you really need? What camera gear that you own are you truly passionate about? Lots of us have GAS: otherwise known as Gear Acquisition Syndrome. We all get it. In some ways, a photography hobby is sometimes like spring cleaning.
Rangefinder style cameras just have that certain something about them that makes photographers' hearts beat a little harder. Throughout history, some of the most beloved photographers have used rangefinder cameras.
Ask around in your photography communities about prime lenses, and we're sure that conversations about 35mm primes pop up a lot. There's aren't many lenses available that are as versatile as 35mm primes.
Sony's FE 5omm F/1.8 is not only one of the best deals in the FE lineup right now, it is also a killer lens in terms of image quality. Amazon has an insane deal on this lens right now bringing the price tag under $200, down from the already great normal price of $250.
Sony today announced its new Sony FE 50mm f/2. 8 Macro full frame lens. It’s a light and compact prime lens that provides versatility. For ordinary photography, the lens features a large f/2.
The digital revolution—and a revolution it was—enabled photographers to immediately start saving money after new equipment purchases. Sure, the quality sucked initially (and convenience was overstated) but after a few years, the whole thing really started to work properly, for the most part.
Earlier this morning, Manfrotto unveiled its first ever range of batteries and battery chargers. The new lineup includes a set of rugged batteries for Nikon and Canon, as well as a line of dual-battery “ProCUBE” chargers for Nikon, Canon, and Sony, each of which can also charge 4 AA batteries. Starting with the batteries, Manfrotto […]
Back in May of 2019, Jared Polin of Fro Knows Photo ran a side-by-side Eye AF comparison that showed (to nobody’s surprise) that Sony was the king of Eye Autofocus. But a lot has changed since then, including several firmware updates and an updated focus system from Canon. Is Sony still king? Jared wanted to […]
A Japanese patent from Sony hints at a future lens that would allow you to shoot first, and focus your photos later. By combining multiple smaller lenses into a single larger lens, the idea could open up a world of new imaging possibilities if it ever comes to pass. The patent was spotted by SonyAlphaRumors, […]
Sony has been quietly developing and patenting a “flying camera” drone over the past few years. While not much is known about the project, the published patents (titled “Flying Camera and a System”) reveal some interesting features of the device.
BCN has revealed their awards for 2020, and the biggest news from this year’s camera stats is that Sony has overtaken Olympus to claim the #2 spot in Mirrorless category while Canon has finally, for the first time ever, claimed the #1 spot in all three stills camera categories. BCN numbers are always an interesting […]
I guess we’ve all been there: people question our images, saying they’re “fake” because we edit our raw files. People who know little about photography (especially landscape photography) often don’t know how raw files work.
The Chinese battery brand Nitecore has announced the world’s first “smart battery” for Sony’s mirrorless cameras. Called the NFZ100, it’s a battery that can be wirelessly managed with an app on your phone.
Nikkei published its 2018 digital camera market trends report yesterday, and the news is grim. While Canon, Fuji and Olympus all saw their global market share increase last year, total sales volume for digital cameras dropped by a whopping 22%.
2018 has been the year the mirrorless camera war exploded, with Canon, Nikon, and even Panasonic unveiling new full-frame mirrorless cameras to compete against the current champ Sony. Canon and Nikon have already taken a chunk out of Sony’s lead, but Nikon has much loftier ambitions: it believes it can become #1 in full-frame cameras […]
DJI’s Ronin-S gimbal stabilizer is marketed as being compatible with mirrorless cameras, but there’s a catch: if you use a Sony camera, you’ll need to buy an extra cable for full compatibility.