It happens often: you go to buy a lens and you're offered the option of also purchasing a UV filter. But do you really need one? Photographers are often confused as to whether or not to get one.
For many years, photographers have used UV Filters for a number of reasons. In fact, most photographers who started in digital most likely didn't get one. . thephoblographer.com
A thread on Reddit has brought a neat photography documentary from 2017 to our attention. 'One Shot: Photographing the Olympic Games' is a behind the scenes look at how photographers capture the iconic images of the Olympics, including a special focus on photographers setting up to capture the 100m men's final in Rio de Janeiro during the 2016 summer games. dpreview.com »
2020-11-25 00:30
For many photographers, Fujifilm's X100-series hits that perfect sweet spot between affordability, compactability, ergonomics, aesthetics, and capability. The last one, the X1ooT, was one of the best compact digital cameras ever made for still photographers, due to its dedicated nature. digitalrev.com »
2016-12-22 03:00
Obviously, all camera systems these days have become very mature and capable of doing almost everything that a photographer needs or wants. They’re all good and can help image makers in many ways. thephoblographer.com »
2016-12-09 14:02
The Rio Olympics have come to a close, and there's no doubt that these summer games have been memorable. World records were smashed, heroes were made and the best sports photographers in the game captured it all. dpreview.com »
2016-08-23 15:00
Not many brands make a 25mm lens. But Zeiss has made several of them. We're talking about full-frame 25mm lenses -- not those for Micro Four Thirds or APS-C lenses. In fact, Zeiss made several. In our 14 years of reviewing lenses, we've tested their 25mm f2 Batis, 25mm f2.
Chinese smartphone company Vivo released the V30 smartphone earlier this month, promising better portraits thanks to a smarter flash. The company is back with another V30-series smartphone, the powerful V30 Pro. [Read More]
ZEISS Nano Primes are the first high-speed (T1. 5 throughout) cine lenses made specifically for mirrorless full frame cameras – initially available with Sony E-mount. These primes offer a pleasing, versatile look that is adaptable for an extensive range of shooting situations and a compact, lightweight design that makes them easy to use on any set [.
Zeiss, which denied rumors it is leaving the camera lens manufacturing space last year, is teasing the arrival of a new optic. While it might appeal to some, photographers shouldn't get their hopes up: it is almost certainly a cinema lens. [Read More]
Apple has officially entered the era of spatial computing, with the Vision Pro headset now available for customers to purchase. And being first through the door is not cheap. [Read More]
Vivo announced the X100 and X100 Pro flagship smartphones last night. Co-engineered with Zeiss, the new handhelds are designed with photography in mind. [Read More]
Reports suggest that the Sony Vario-Tessar T* 16-70mm f/4 ZA OSS lens for APS-C Sony E-mount cameras has been discontinued.
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