News entries for May, 2017

 

 

Astrophotography is a lot of fun and it ultimately is an accessible genre of photography for many photographers, but it can seem daunting at first. It is a lot different than any other type of photography and possesses its own unique set of challenges. Photographer Josh Katz has made a great video tutorial aimed at...

 

 

This week, Jaron and Karaminder discuss the reports that the Sony A9 is suffering from the same problems of its predecessors: overheating. What does this mean for the camera, and more importantly, how does one experience paint the picture of the entire product? We dive in and also describe our experiences with the...

 

 

Panasonic GH4 shoots awesome slow-motion footage of F-15 fighter jets – DIY Photography via SLR Lounge

It doesn’t matter how many slow motion videos I have seen, they remain entertaining and fascinating to watch. Japanese Vimeo user 1-300 has uploaded a video showing Japanese variants of American-made F-15...

 

 

Canon has announced a gangbuster of a new cinema camera in their new C200 (and C200B), with impressive video specs that outpace much of what the C100 Mark II and C300 Mark II do at a price point that is sure to impress. With 14 stops of dynamic range, ISO from 100 to 102,400, two Canon Log profiles (original Log...

Nikon has announced three new wide-angle lenses. The emphasis behind these new lenses appears to be completing a lineup in the wide-angle end.

“Nikon continues to push the limits of optical excellence, while making new perspectives more attainable than ever before with our latest wide-angle NIKKOR offerings,” said Kosuke Kawaura, Director of Marketing and Planning, Nikon...

Nikon has announced the next model in its lineup of rugged adventure cameras, this time in the form of the Coolpix W300. The main upgrade to the previous AW130 is the addition of 4K UHD video capture, allowing users to capture videos in UHD (3840x2160/30p) resolution.

 

 

First Sony A9 dynamic range test results and comparisons to the Canon 1DX Mark II and Nikon D5 – Fstoppers

We no longer perform our own dynamic range tests here at Imaging Resource, but for photographers interested in the dynamic range performance of the new Sony A9, Photons to Photos has published their testing...

 

 

Back in 2012, Google purchased Nik Software. The following year, Nik was rebranded as “Nik Collection by Google” and its price was slashed. Then in early 2016, the collection of Photoshop plug-ins was made available for free. This was great news for photographers looking for free photo editing software, but it did...

 

 

The iPhone is deservedly a popular phone, offering an easy-to-use operating system and many great features. However, as someone who has been using an iPhone since the original launched, I understand why many users opt for Android phones. They offer more control and access to users and come in at a variety of price...

 

 

With new cameras and technology, there’s always a risk of compatibility issues with third-party lenses and equipment. Unfortunately Sigma has announced that they have discovered an issue with their Sigma Mount Converter MC-11 and the new Sony A9.

When using the Sigma Mount Converter MC-11, either the EF-E to SA-E...

 

 

This week, our Firmware Friday roundup is a tale of two companies: Fujifilm and Sony. It's also a tale of two product categories, with Fuji's raft of updates focusing on camera bodies, while Sony pays attention instead to its lens lineup with its own updates. In all, Fuji has updates for six camera bodies,...

 

 

Manfrotto has updated its Pro Light Bumblebee camera bag series with four new bags, including a pair of messenger bags and two backpacks. Let’s take a look at each of the new carrying solutions.

Manfrotto Pro Light Bumblebee M-10 and M-30 camera bags

The Manfrotto Pro Light Bumblebee M-10 camera bag is the...

 

 

You may recall Blockai, a startup dedicated to helping photographers protect their work and ensure that creativity is given proper legal protection. Blockai has rebranded and relaunched as Binded. Binded is the world’s first copyright platform and it is run by a talented team, including co-founder and CEO Nathan...

 

 

DJI Spark: Hands-on and versus a $3,000 DJI Inspire – ISO 1200

Kaiman Wong was able to test out DJI’s new Spark drone. The Spark is DJI’s smallest drone, weighing in at only 10.6 ounces. It also has a consumer-friendly price point of $500. Check out Kai Wong’s thoughts on the Spark below.

Marques Brownlee...

 

 

Think Tank Photo releases new StreetWalker Rolling Photo Backpack and updates classic StreetWalker series backpacks

The new StreetWalker Rolling Backpack V2.0 features the new ability to quickly transform from a backpack to a roller. This versatility doesn’t come at the cost of space as the new Rolling Backpack...

 

 

Earlier this year to celebrate their 25th anniversay of Premiere Pro, Adobe put on a compeition caleld "Make the Cut." In it, creative editors (both professional and aspiring) were asked to edit a video of Imagine Dragons using exclusive footage shot of their single "Believer" (which were provided by director Matt...

Click here to read the Panasonic GX850 Field Test

 

 

Earlier this year, Panasonic unveiled the Panasonic GX850, a very compact Micro Four Thirds camera that is designed for new photographers who are perhaps buying their first dedicated interchangeable...

 

 

$25,000 Leica Noctilux-M f/0.95 ASPH Edition 0.95 lens available now – Leica Rumors

Leica cameras and lenses are traditionally expensive, yes, but the new Prototype B version of the Noctilux 0.95 Edition takes luxury to the next level. One of the special lenses is available now for $25,000 through Leica Store San...

 

 

Modern cameras offer great imaging technology, but they don’t always help you capture the perfect photo. Enter Arsenal, an “intelligent camera assistant.”

Arsenal is a device you attach to your camera’s hot shoe that allows you to control your camera wirelessly from up to 100 feet away using a dedicated Android...