News entries for August, 2018

 

 

After a brief hiatus in the midst of a busy stretch last week, Firmware Friday returns this week with a healthy selection of new firmware updates for cameras from a variety of manufacturers. Fuji, Olympus, Panasonic, Ricoh, Sigma and Sony all have new firmware releases in the past fortnight, catching us back...

Click here to read my Olympus TG-5 Field Test Part II

 

 

While the Olympus Tough TG-5 camera may be over a year old, we wanted to give you additional hands-on reporting with the camera, as it remains a very intriguing option in the compact tough camera market. In fact, by going from a 16-megapixel sensor to a...

 

 

Tamron has announced an updated version of their very popular wide-angle zoom lens, the Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2. The full-frame lens continues in the tradition of its predecessor by offering a fast f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range while bringing a revised design and new optical technologies to...

 

 

As Dave Etchells mentioned just yesterday in his interview with Nikon Z7 engineers, we've now confirmed that Nikon is planning at some point to introduce Z-mount lenses that are not part of the higher-end S-Line. These lenses will be designed with a greater emphasis on "compactness and value" according to Nikon.

 

 

It’s been less than a week since Nikon announced their impending Z7 and Z6 cameras, and already we’re seeing articles by what should be respected outlets comparing these new Nikon mirrorless cameras to Sony’s Alpha series. It’s a logical comparison, for sure, but if you’re reading any articles that are making...

Click here to read our Nikon D3500 hands-on preview

 

 

Nikon has today announced the D3500, their latest entry-level DSLR. The D3500 maintains many of the same features and specifications as its predecessor, including its 24.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, 11-point autofocus system and maximum shooting speed of 5...

 

 

Yesterday, Phase One announced its new IQ4 camera system, which includes numerous upgrades to usability and introduces three new digital backs, two of which feature 151-megapixel image sensors. Alongside the announcement, Phase One Industrial launched its 150MP Metric Camera and new aerial systems.

The iXM-RS...

 

 

Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll have seen the recent launch of Nikon's headline-grabbing new mirrorless camera lineup, which is led by the flagship Nikon Z7. And it turns out that you're far from alone in having done so, because the Z7's announcement has generated a lot more than just headlines. It's...

 

 

(See important update from 8/30/18 below, about low-light AF performance)

I had a chance to interview a panel of three Nikon engineers at the recent rollout event for the Nikon Z7 in Tokyo, and ask them some of the questions we had about the new camera and its technology.

Normally, we publish these interviews...

 

 

Sony has announced new SD cards that they are claiming to be the toughest and fastest available. Called the SF-G series TOUGH specification (TOUGH appears to just be branding, not an acronym for something), these UHS-II SD cards were built to withstand water, drop and dust. In fact, the new cards can...

 

 

In 2016, Think Tank Photo released the Retrospective series of shoulder bags. These bags combined a lightweight design, retro styling and a wide range of carrying capacities. Over two years later, the company has revisited the popular series and upgraded it with increased gear security and an even lighter weight.

 

 

Phase One has announced the new XF IQ4 camera system, which introduces new digital backs, improved workflow flexibility and a new expandable platform, dubbed the Infinity Platform. Perhaps the most noteworthy aspect of the IQ4 announcement is that Phase One has unveiled a pair of 151-megapixel digital backs....

 

 

In the sixth season of Adorama's Through the Lens, the focus has been on photographers based in the United States. We didn't feature last week's episode, so we have a double header today.

First up is Jordan Taylor Wright, who describes himself as a storyteller. Jordan is based out of Los Angeles and combines...

 

 

Photos that pop. It's what many of us want from our own images, we want something that jumps off the screen or off the wall. Photographer Sean Tucker is often asked how he creates images that "pop." For him, he believes it often comes down to mastering contrast. In the video below, Tucker outlines five different...

 

 

Landscape photographer and vlogger Nigel Danson has recently been considering changing his camera. Whether you are looking at buying a new camera as part of your existing camera system or switching brands or systems altogether, it's a big decision and it can be a tricky one to make. For Danson, he has narrowed his...

Nikon Z7 Hands-On Preview • Gallery Images • Video Samples

 

 

Although we already had a small, initial batch of real-world sample images from Nikon's much-hyped Z7 full-frame mirrorless camera ready for eager eyes at announcement time, we've now come back with more sample images to browse through. We were on-hand...

 

 

It's conventional wisdom that the more effort you put into something, the more you will get out of it. Is this always the case with photography in general and landscape photography in particular? Ben Horne recently released a new video, seen below, in which he discusses this topic.

There are times when a...

 

 

DJI has announced the latest addition to their long line of aerial cameras, the Mavic 2 Pro and the Mavic 2 Zoom. DJI is calling the Mavic two series the "most advanced DJI camera drone(s) ever built," designed for professional, aerial photographers and content creators. Featuring a new, Hasselblad-branded camera,...

Nikon Z7 Preview and Hands-on Video • Nikon Z6 Preview

 

 

After numerous teases, Nikon has finally drawn back the curtains and unveiled their brand-new full-frame mirrorless camera system, complete with an all-new and radically-redesigned Z mount. The cameras share a lot of similarities, so let's first look at the...