Photography

Chinese optics manufacturer Light Lens Lab (LLL) has announced it is releasing a new collapsible 35mm F2 lens for Leica screw mount cameras (and M-mount via an L39-M adapter). The fully-manual lens appears to be optically similar to the company’s non-collapsible 35mm F2 lens, which is constructed of eight elements and went on sale last year. Other features visible from the teaser videos include…

One of the many features modern cameras have is a selection of modes for metering exposure. These allow you to choose how the camera measures the brightness of the subject or scene in order to automatically adjust camera settings for optimal exposure. In this article, we will explain what camera metering modes are and how they are used. Table of Contents What is Exposure…

Sean from Fotodiox came across a vintage magic lantern projector at an antique store and adapted its front lens to a mirrorless camera for a soft and painterly look. Sean’s DIY photography projects generally involve three components — an unusual item that can be repurposed, a digital camera, and Fotodiox products that help combine the two for a unique result. In his latest…

In November, Nikon entered a lighting partnership with Nissin and Profoto, leading many to believe Nikon was exiting the lighting game. Even if that is eventually the case, Nissin’s new Nikon flash shows high prices are here to stay. The Nissin MG60 Spotted by Photo Rumors, Nissin has launched the MG60 flash for Nikon cameras that was rumored to be coming last December. It is launching…