Vision Research, the company behind the Phantom line of high-speed cameras, has announced the new Phantom S991 high-speed camera that uses “CoaXPress-over-Fiber” technology and can shoot 937 frames per second (FPS) at more than 4K resolution.
A New Data Delivery System
The company says that the CoaXPress-over-Fiber technology allows for the more efficient delivery of nine gigapixels per…
Capture One has announced that it has stopped offering branded software versions. Starting today, Capture One (for Sony), Capture One for Fujifilm and Capture One for Nikon are no longer available for purchase.
Capture One says that the change is due to ‘preparation…
Leica M11 pre-production sample gallery
January 18, 2022
Sunshine, showers, fog and a civil rights march – it must be January in Seattle. Since it was launched last week we’ve been out and about with the Leica M11 as much as possible, and we’ve prepared a gallery of samples from our pre-production camera. Click…
Leica's M11 risks rendering the rangefinder obsolete
January 17, 2022
How do you design a camera when its performance as a camera is arguably incidental to its appeal? And how do you manage your relationship with the latest technology when one of your products’ selling points is history and a shooting experience untouched by time?
The Leica M11 is a fascinating attempt to resolve these tensions, but one that I believe ends up drawing attention to…
This full-sized wooden Nikon F replica, complete with interchangeable lens, can be yours for $149
January 17, 2022
We’ve shared a fair number of wooden replica cameras over the year, including a wooden Leica M3 and a wooden Olympus OM-1. Now, we have another to add to the list, a wooden 1:1 replica of Nikon’s first SLR, the Nikon F.
As spotted by Nikon Rumors, this replica Nikon F is…
Photographers, It’s OK to Not Own the Latest Camera Gear
January 17, 2022
Photography is a tech-heavy job. Camera companies do a great job of hyping up new gear and creating a fear of missing out. However, very few professionals that I know actually go and splurge on the latest and greatest equipment.
A high-end food photographer I know uses 90s…
Can You Shoot Underwater Photos with an iPhone?
January 17, 2022
It doesn’t seem that long ago that we tried to revive wet smartphones by sticking them in a bag of rice and hoping for the best. Now, most modern smartphones are “water-resistant.” If water gets into them, they won’t be destroyed, like in years past. Still, we’re not supposed to dunk them in the water. But try telling that to kids.
My friend Alex called me recently, excited about the…
Hands-on with the new Leica M11
January 17, 2022
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Hands-on with the new Leica M11
The Leica M11 is the latest in a series of rangefinders from the venerable German company going back to the early years of the 20th Century. In terms of general design, the M11 can trace its lineage back to…
Rockstar 10mm f/8 and 27mm f/2.8 APS-C Lenses are Less Than $80
January 15, 2022
Chinese manufacturer Rockstar has released a set of incredibly affordable prime lenses that are both under $80. The manual focus 10mm f/8 Fisheye and 27mm f/2.8 pancake lenses are available for Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm, and Canon APS-C cameras as well as Micro Four…
New data released by major Japanese analysis firm BCN+R shows that Fujifilm saw massive growth in market share in December 2021 thanks to the wild success of the Instax Mini Evo. It was so popular, Fujifilm surpassed Sony in overall market share.
The Instax Mini Evo’s Popularity
Announced in November and released in December in Japan (it is expected to be widely available in the United…
