When Chris and I produce DPReview TV episodes about new cameras, I insist on spending at least a few minutes talking about the video capabilities. This inevitably leads to a few comments on our episode that are variations of this:
‘Why do you care so much about the video features of this camera? Anyone serious about video would buy a dedicated video camera.’
I’ve been creating…
Awesome Race Car Photos Shot with a Modded Game Boy Camera
January 29, 2022
The Game Boy Camera has been modded countless times over the years, mostly just for nostalgia. But what about putting one into a real-world situation? How would it fare? YouTuber and car enthusiast Conor Merrigan decided to find out.
The Charm of the Game Boy…
Custom Camera Captures 4K Video Up to 2.5 Miles Under the Sea
January 28, 2022
If it seemed like the footage of deep-sea creatures has been more spectacular lately, that is because it is. The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) recently updated its deep-sea camera to capture 4K footage at incredible depths.
MBARI has used 1080p Full…
Monster Adapter Launches Contax N Lens to Sony E-Mount Adapter
January 28, 2022
Monster Adapter has announced the LA-NE1 adapter that supports autofocus, aperture control, and data transmission between Contax N-Mount lenses and Sony E-Mount cameras.
Contax N-Mount
The Contax N and N-Mount cameras were remarkably short-lived, though the system did have nine lenses produced for it by Carl Zeiss. Two of the Contax N cameras were film SLRs with the only digital camera…
Film Friday: Light Lens Lab shows off its new 35mm F2 collapsible lens for Leica M-mount and screw mount cameras
January 28, 2022
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…
Samyang has announced a new autofocus 135mm F1.8 telephoto lens designed for Sony E-mount camera systems.
The 135mm F1.8 lens is constructed of 13 elements in 11 groups, including three extra-low dispersion elements, two high-refractive index elements and one aspherical…
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) collaborated with DeepSea Power & Light to create the MxD SeaCam underwater 4K camera. The early results from the custom-built camera are amazing. MBARI just published exquisitely detailed 4K videos captured thousands of meters below the ocean’s surface.
‘Seeing the rapid adoption of 4K imaging and recognizing the scientific…
Camera Metering Modes Explained
January 28, 2022
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…
Meyer Optik Görlitz has announced the third lens in its Trioplan series, and the sixth overall lens that can be ordered from the reformed brand. The Trioplan 35mm f/2.8 II is available in 11 camera mounts, including Nikon Z and Canon RF.
Construction and Build
The…
Samyang Unveils the AF 135mm f/1.8 For Sony E-Mount
January 27, 2022
Samyang has announced that it has reimagined its manual focus 135mm f/2 telephoto lens that it launched in 2015 as a new and improved autofocus version, the AF 135mm f/1.8 for Sony E-mount.
Design and Construction
Samyang says the optical construction of the lens is newly designed, despite the background of the optic coming from a lens it originally released in 2015.
The AF 135mm f/1.8 FE…
