Zoom lenses are great, but what do photographers reach for when they need extra zoom and don't have a longer lens? A handy little add-on lens known as the teleconverter allows them to get closer to the subject without sacrificing resolution.
The new Mercedes-Benz 2024 E-Class sedan is laden with technology in the cabin, including a dashboard-mounted selfie camera that allows owners to use their vehicle like an in-car office. [Read More]
The Google Pixel 7 Pro introduces a lot of new software tactics to get better images, particularly at various zoom levels. I did some detailed testing and noticed something curious with the zoom processing. [Read More]
Now 66 E-mount lenses in, Sony is reworking more of its popular focal lengths and modernizing them with the latest standards. The new Sony PZ 16-35mm f/4 G takes a classic and gives it new life. [Read More]
Retro Game Couch made this 3-minute video showing how you can convert an old Game Boy Camera into a “modern” webcam. It may not have the best resolution — it’s 8-bit, after all — but it will certainly guarantee you a lot of attention in your next Zoom meeting. Why would you want to do […]
As a photographer, I work from my home base in Istanbul, completing assignments for places like The New York Times. But, just like everywhere else, COVID-19 has put a damper on normal human interactions in Turkey.
Camera filters have become all the rage in our social media and Snapchat age, but when funny filters accidentally get mixed with not-so-funny live Zoom meetings, hilarity can ensue. That’s what happened recently when a lawyer in a Zoom court session found himself stuck with a cat’s face. Lawyer Rod Ponton was attending a civil […]
I'm not sure how many of you remember the older Fujifilm X30 camera, but in my eyes, it was the last good compact camera with a zoom lens. Sony for sure has the Sony RX10 series of cameras which are great--but they're pretty big.
If you've read our Declassified series, you'll know how much I geek out about spy-tech. And the Canon Powershot Zoom probably wasn't meant to be that kind of tech. In fact, Canon specifically referenced it as a viewer in our meeting.
Nikon has just announced two of the most anticipated lenses for its full-frame mirrorless Z-series: the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S and the NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S. The former is the fastest AF lens Nikon has ever produced, while the latter is “the world’s shortest and lightest full-frame f/2.8 zoom lens with a 14mm […]
Following in Canon’s footsteps, Fujifilm has just released a Mac version of its Fujifilm X Webcam software. The original version of the software—which allows you to use various X-Series and GFX cameras as webcams for streaming and video conferencing over USB, without the need for a capture card—was only available for Windows 10. This is […]
Pro Camera Reviews is a new web show by the Reviews Team of the Phoblographer. Join Gear Editor Brett Day, Reviews Editor Paul Ip, and Editor in Chief Chris Gampat as they candidly discuss the products they’re actively reviewing and the gear they’ve just reviewed.
Pro Camera Reviews Episode 2 airs Live on March 29th at 7pm EST; register here. Hey folks! Pro Camera Reviews is a new web show by the Reviews Team of the Phoblographer. Join Gear Editor Brett Day, Reviews Editor Paul Ip, and Editor in Chief Chris Gampat as they candidly discuss the products they’re actively
Being stuck inside is no fun for anyone, but there are some things we can do to help pass the time. Learning new skills is one way to make the most of the extra time you may now have on your hands, and Skip Cohen University is offering up free lunchtime webinars with the likes of Scott Kelby, Joe McNally, and Anne Geddes. Join us after the break for all of the details.
Tokina has unveiled a new APS-C lens for Canon and Nikon DSLR shooters. The redesigned Tokina ATX-i 11-16mm f/2. 8 CF zoom lens tries to hit the trifecta: a fast, ultra-wide angle zoom lens that’s also affordable.
It's long been a well known fact that prime lenses are better than zooms even though zoom lenses can be much more useful for professional reasons. But if you're looking for the penultimate of image quality, prime lenses are hard to beat.
In what promises to be Nikon's first really usable zoom lens in Z mount, the Nikon Z 24-70mm f2. 8 S is being billed as an option for the pro that wants to shoot weddings, landscapes, portraits, events, etc.
We're pretty confident that this image of the new Nikon Z Lens Roadmap is going to solve a lot of questions and crush any upcoming rumors. With a big new camera system coming out, one of the biggest concerns that folks may have about the new Nikon Z system is lenses.
We're pretty confident that this image of the new Nikon Z Lens Roadmap is going to solve a lot of questions and crush any upcoming rumors. With a big new camera system coming out, one of the biggest concerns that folks may have about the new Nikon Z system is lenses.
Concert photography is a fun way to get cool shots but it's not as easy as you might think. Yes, the lighting is done for you and the performers are doing the performing for you and yes, you do need to capture a lot of frames but with concert photography, the lens will make the biggest difference for any photographer.
I never thought that I'd be surprised by a point and shoot at a $399. 99 price point, but the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS is doing just that to me. Quietly announced today, the new camera is targeting the growing demographic of people who want to be a vlogger, YouTuber, Influencer, and do the job that journalists and bloggers have been doing for years while not paying attention to FTC laws in the nation with absolutely zero of the responsibility.
We need to keep our overhead in check while being able to have a decent range of focal lengths in our kit and so professional f2. 8 zoom lenses are an essential for working photographers. In addition to that, we're wanting lenses that gather a lot of light and are sharp.
While the Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD seems to be the smaller of the two announcements the company is making today, this is also the lens that could sell better than many others out there. The company's new telephoto zoom lens for full frame DSLR cameras is designed to not only have moisture resistance, but also have fast focusing, and image stabilization. All the important details are after the jump.
Ahead of CES 2018, Sony is announcing a brand new lens for their APS-C E mount system cameras, the Sony E 18-135mm F3. 5-5. 6 OSS. This new lens is being targeted at consumers and enthusiasts who need a versatile range zoom lens while also keeping the aperture fairly wide open.
The best camera for a vacation: what could it be? Some folks will tell you that the best camera is the one that you've got on you; but sometimes you may not want to risk bringing your phone with you even if your connection won't work and your battery life will therefore work even better.
In a return to the old normal, Snap Camera, which added filters to Zoom calls, is going away.
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In these brief but incredible videos, award-winning cinematographer Claudio Miranda discusses behind-the-scenes footage, logistics, and shares stories from the set of the 2022 blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick. [Read More]
In April, Protocol published a report that alleged Zoom was working on a way to use artificial intelligence (AI) to track the emotion of people on camera. Now, 27 human rights organizations are demanding it abandons the research. [Read More]
If you often find yourself in Zoom meetings in which others on the call don’t need to see your face, you now have a great excuse for leaving your camera off: it can help save the environment. A new study conducted by researchers at Purdue, Yale, and MIT has found that one hour of videoconferencing […]
In an announcement that flew under the radar a little bit, Panasonic has released some proper webcam software that lets you use your LUMIX camera as a webcam on both Mac and Windows. This replaces the slightly hacky tethering software work-around unveiled back in June.
Photographers around the world have been getting creative to keep their skills sharp during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and widespread home quarantine. While many photographers are experimenting with doing remote photo shoots over video chat, Shane Balkowitsch took it to a new level by capturing a wet plate portrait. As far as Balkowitsch can tell […]
Our friend Roger Cicala over at LensRentals recently decided to take on a few optical “platitudes” that he’s always hearing, and see if the data can back them up. So, are “all lenses the same at f/8”? And is it true that you “don’t need primes because I shoot everything stopped down”? Let’s find out. […]
The Chinese lens manufacturer Venus Optics has revealed the full details of its new Laowa 10-18mm f/4. 5-5. 6 FE lens for Sony mirrorless cameras. It’s the world’s widest rectilinear full-frame zoom lens.
Canon has announced the PowerShot SX70 HS, a new “high-power zoom” digital camera that replaces the SX60 HS. The sensor has been upgraded to a 20. 3-megapixel one with a DIGIC 8 processor (up from 16.
You’ve heard the terms “varifocal” and “parfocal” to describe lenses, but do you know what these terms mean? Or why they matter? If you don’t, this informative conversation between Vistek video producer Dale Sood and product manager Brian Young is the perfect place to start.
Bentley has captured what they’re calling “the world’s most detailed landscape photo”: a 57. 7 gigapixel interactive ad stitched together from 1,825 individual frames captured from atop one of the tallest towers in Dubai.
One of the major ways smartphone cameras fall short of even old point-and-shoots is zoom. How are you supposed to squeeze an optical zoom mechanism into that little space? Chinese company OPPO has figured it out.
Here’s a video that’s going viral on the Web right now: Korean YouTuber MichealHrd shared this short video showing the power of a 200x camera zoom. You can zoom in on an airplane cruising by overhead and read the name of the airline on the side.
Last week, Canon and The Hollywood Reporter hosted a premiere of the animated short film The Forest Haunt whicih was created thanks to a partnership between Canon and actor Joseph Gorgon-Levitt's production company HitRecord.
Nikon has announced two new zoom lenses for its Z-mount mirrorless system: the Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4. 5-5. 6 VR S and the Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S. The company also launched a second-generation FTZ adapter.
I’m a pro photographer. Do I want the new iPhone 13 Pro? You better believe it. Based on what Apple presented, this is a big upgrade for us photographers. That said, it’s less so for the general public, unless they’re serious about photography and video. They can probably stick with the iPhone 11 and 12 […]
Fujifilm has just officially announced webcam support for X and GFX series cameras. The new software allows you to use your mirrorless camera — yes, even a medium format one — as a camera for your online video calls or video streaming.
Street photographers are not known for their reserve. We are happy to give advice on gear, framing and technique. But I believe the best photographers are those who also seek advice and look to learn from others.