Seán Doran turns astro images into wonderful videos. We’ve seen his work before and Doran’s use of still images from organizations like NASA and JAXA to create stunning videos is incredible. Doran’s latest creation is a remastered video of the Sun.
Doran used 78,846 frames of ångström-171 data from the Solar Dynamics Observatory. He repaired, processed and rescaled the images…
Nifty...forty? Nikon Z 40mm F2 sample gallery
November 17, 2021
Nikon’s compact, fast-aperture 40mm F2 lens for its Z-mount cameras has just hit store shelves in the Pacific Northwest, and ties the Z 28mm F2.8 as one of Nikon’s least-expensive options in the lineup.
We’re impressed not only with just how lightweight…
TTartisan has announced the details of its new 28mm F5.6 lens for Leica M mount camera systems, a compact, lightweight prime.
The manual prime is constructed of seven elements in four groups, including two high-refractive index elements and a single low-dispersion element.
Astro filmmaker Seán Doran has used a set of 78,846 repaired, rescaled, and remastered AIA Angstrom 171 photos from NASA’s Solar Dynamic Observatory to create a dramatic 48-minute timelapse video of the Sun as it moves over the course of a month.
The NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) is a mission that the space agency has been using to observe the sun since it was launched on February…
Willem Verbeeck and Allison Simon Launch ‘Long Weekend’ Camera Bags
November 16, 2021
Photographers and YouTubers Willem Verbeeck and Allison Simon have partnered with Moment to launch a set of travel bags called “Long Weekend.” While the bags aren’t “camera bags” in the traditional sense, they are bags that support cameras and…
Six Practical Drone Tips to Get Better Landscape Photos
November 16, 2021
My first foray into aerial photography using a drone left a lot to be desired, to say the least. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision that I first used back in 2014 was a chunky, clunky beast with photo and video capabilities that pale in comparison to today’s offerings. In other…
History of the ‘Dutch Angle’ and Why Movies Tilt the Camera
November 16, 2021
One of the deepest and most embedded “rules” of photography and videography is to ensure that horizon lines are straight. It is a practice so hardwired into most courses, seeing any deviation from this is deeply unsettling. And that’s the point.
In this five minute video from the creative team at Vox, dive into the origins of the tilted horizon, otherwise known as a “Dutch Angle,”…
Cosina announces updated 'Vintage Line' Voigtlander 21mm F3.5 lens, set for December release
November 16, 2021
Cosina has announced (translated) its latest lens, the Voigtlander Color-Skopar Vintage Line 21mm F3.5 Aspherical Type II, a manual prime lens for Leica M mount camera systems.
As its name suggests, the lens features a vintage design and is made entirely of metal, including…
If you love the gear you rent from Lensrentals, you now have direct purchase options, removing the need to send it back. Lensrentals has announced two purchase programs, Keeper and Keeper Test Drive.
The programs, both available via the Keeper page on Lensrentals, allow…
Cosina Unveils ‘Vintage Line’ Voigtlander 21mm f/3.5 for M-Mount
November 15, 2021
Cosina has announced a new ultra-wide lens under its “Vintage Line” for Leica M-Mount: the 21mm f/3.5 Color Skopar Aspherical lens. It updates a 2019 design reminiscent of the 1950s to one more akin to the 1970s.
Cosina describes its lens as a combination of an exterior that is reminiscent of the styling of a classic lens (which it says is considered to be a historic masterpiece) with…
