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March 9, 2023
Leica has announced the Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm F5-6.3, a telephoto zoom lens for L-mount. It’s also announced a 1.4x teleconverter that’s compatible with the lens to deliver a combination that extends to 560mm F9. The rather modest maximum aperture range allows the lens to be relatively compact for such a long telephoto optic. It comes with a detachable tripod base compatible with…
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Film Friday: DPRTV reviews Fujifilm's Acros II film

March 3, 2023
This Film Friday we’re rewinding back to 2020 and the launch of Fujifilm’s Acros 100 II black and white 35mm and 120 film. This film is an update to Fujifilm’s original Acros 100, which was regarded as a medium-contrast workhorse film stock for everyday…
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Fujifilm launches Instax Mini 12 instant camera

March 2, 2023
Fujifilm has released a new Instax Mini 12, an update to the Instax Mini 11, the new camera has a new look and adds parallax correction capabilities, automatic flash control and a multi-function twist lens. These new features join the Close-Up Mode and auto exposure…
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Blackmagic Design announces a new Studio Camera 6K Pro

February 24, 2023
Image: Blackmagic Design Blackmagic’s Studio line of cameras got a major new model today. The new Super 35 format Studio Camera 6K Pro builds on the design and usability of the company’s prior Studio options, but adds some advanced features that set it apart.
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February 22, 2023
91% Overall score Jump to conclusion Product images by Dale Baskin The Canon EOS R6 II is a 24MP full-frame camera aimed at enthusiast photographers and video shooters. It may look identical to its predecessor on the outside, but it gains useful new features for stills and video while providing a refined shooting experience. Key specifications 24.2MP CMOS sensor 12fps mechanical shutter (40fps…
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Sigma brings DC DN APS-C primes to Nikon Z-mount

February 22, 2023
The 30mm F1.4 DC DN acts as a near-normal 45mm-equivalent lens on APS-C CP+ 2023: Sigma has announced it is bringing its trio of DC DN APS-C prime lenses to Nikon’s Z mount: its first lenses for Nikon’s mirrorless system. Sigma has said it will produce Z-mount…
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Finer Points: Here's an easy way to improve video autofocus

February 16, 2023
Camera tech for video has come a long way in recent years, with faster autofocus, subject tracking, eye tracking and smarter lenses that stabilize the frame. But in the rush to make hybrids why are aren’t we giving video shooters the tools they need? Video autofocus has improved dramatically in the past few years, making it truly useful for professionals as well as amateurs and hobbyists.
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