News entries for June, 2017

 

 

As the weekend arrives -- and for our American readers, perhaps an eagerly-awaited long weekend in honor of Independence Day next week -- so to does our regular weekly roundup of firmware news make its touchdown. This week, Firmware Friday brings news from three camera manufacturers (Leica, Nikon and...

 

 

After two years of development, Lee Filters has released a new series of neutral density filters, ProGlass IRND. The company states that the filters have "virtually no color shift" and "extremely accurate stop values." The filters block both infrared and ultraviolet pollution.

The ProGlass IRND filters are made...

 

 

Joining the trio of lenses that launched with the Fujifilm GFX 50S in late February, the GF 23mm f/4 R LM WR and GF 110mm f/2 R LM WR prime lenses are now available. We have received both the new lenses at Imaging Resource and they are currently in testing. Further, I have received a GF 23mm f/4 lens and have begun...

 

 

As always, we've looked for interesting photography-related content from around the web and in today's edition of Shutter Release, we have a good variety. Today includes some concerning news for Panasonic GH5 owners who use Adobe Premiere, tips for making better Instagram stories, a Capture One workflow tutorial,...

Click here to read more about the new Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 G2 lens

 

 

Tamron has announced a new version of the popular full-frame 24-70mm f/2.8 zoom lens, the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2. This new version features Dual Micro Processing Units (MPU) for faster autofocus with improved accuracy, as well as...

 

 

Our ongoing Shutter Release series helps connect you to interesting photography stories from around the internet. There is a lot of great content out there and we want to make sure you see as much of it as possible. In today’s edition of Shutter Release, we look at some nice savings at CreativeLive, how to remove...

 

 

Summer is in full swing and July 4th is right around the corner. Perhaps you need a new camera to capture great shots on a family vacation or at camp, maybe you even want a new camera for photographing fireworks. No matter the reason, we’ve got you covered with a variety of deals today, so let’s get right to it....

 

 

With as much versatility as Photoshop offers, it should come as no surprise that there are almost always a wide variety of ways to accomplish any particular task or image edit. Black and white conversions are no different. YouTube user PiXimperfect recently published a video about making black and white conversions...

 

 

Think Tank, through their sister-company MindShift, has announced a new sling bag called the PhotoCross. It's designed with tough and rugged materials and a "faceted design" which makes it ideal for photographers who are pushing into the wilds. The PhotoCross is strong enough to withstand elements, yet MindShift...

Click here to read our Canon 6D Mark II Hands-On Preview

 

 

After five long years, the successor to Canon's most affordable full-frame DSLR is here. Say hello to the Canon 6D Mark II. Sporting an all-new 26MP full-frame sensor with Dual Pixel CMOS AF, a 45-point AF system, and most noticeably, a 3.0-inch,...

Click here to read our Canon Rebel SL2 Preview

 

 

In conjunction with National Camera Day, Canon has at long last announced a successor to its ultra-popular compact entry-level SL1 DSLR, the Canon Rebel SL2.

This new Rebel brings with it a wealth of improvements, including a 24-megapixel APS-C sensor, DIGIC 7...

 

 

Have you ever heard of or used the “Image Processor” script in Photoshop? While it doesn’t sound exciting, it is actually a very useful feature. Scott Kelby has made a new video about it and the title, “More Photoshop Buried Treasure,” helps express the potential value of the script.

Basically what the Image...

 

 

For the uninitiated, Shutter Release is an ongoing series in which we share interesting photography articles and videos from around the web and give you a short summary. There’s a lot of great content out there and Shutter Release is our way of giving you access to more news than ever before.

Nikon D500 survives...

 

 

Micron, the parent company of memory card and portable memory behemoth Lexar, announced an absolute shocker: they will be discontinuing its Lexar retail removable media storage business while also entertaining offers from those looking to purchase the brand and its assets. Announced on the Micron company blog, the...

 

 

The National Parks are one of America’s greatest natural resources. The parks span many states and offer a diverse range of pristine environments, including deserts, forests and coastlines. Photographer Chris Nicholson has embarked on an ambitious project wherein he visits each park and discusses what they offer...

 

 

Today’s Shutter Release has a bit of a portraiture tilt. Among the five covered stories, two of them are focused on portraiture, with the first looking at how to shoot a basic model test and the second being a video featuring five beginner portrait lighting tips. Then we will look at a series of very interesting...

 

 

A few weeks ago, we posted our First Shots of the Nikon D7500, an enthusiast-oriented DSLR that follows in the footsteps of the much-loved D7200. At the time, we promised more to come soon. Well, if you've been waiting for our first real-world Field Test to supplement your D7500 knowledge, your wait's over!

 

 

Nathaniel Dodson of tutvid frequently creates excellent video tutorials, many of them focused on becoming a better photo editor. We’ve covered his work on numerous occasions, including this one on creating better black and white images in Lightroom and this more recent article about his four hours of free Photoshop...

 

 

Last month, a longstanding trend in our photography contest came to an end. For the first time in the contest history, a DSLR from neither Canon nor Nikon was represented on the Top 3 prize-winning podium. DSLR lovers worldwide heaved a heavy sigh as the tide turned towards the mirrorless world.

One month later...