Fotodiox has shared a step-by-step video tutorial on how to turn a simple household magnifying glass into a focusable lens on a mirrorless camera for a unique vintage effect.
Although modern cameras are capable of producing tack-sharp results, some photographers and filmmakers might want to turn towards a softer and more imperfect lo-fi look which can be used for creative purposes both for stills…
Leica Unveils the Q2 ‘007 Edition’ with a Gun Barrel Lens Cap
September 9, 2021
Leica has announced a new variant of the Q2 camera: the 007 Edition, released to help celebrate the 25th Bond movie, “No Time To Die.” The camera is limited to just 250 copies globally.
The base camera of the 007 Edition is the same as the standard Q2, but in typical…
Sigma introduces 24mm F2 and 90mm F2.8 DG DN 'Contemporary' lenses
September 9, 2021
Sigma has announced a pair of lenses in its ‘I-series’ of premium compact primes: the 24mm F2 DG DN ‘Contemporary’ and 90mm F2.8 DG DN ‘Contemporary’. The lenses, designed for E- and L-mount bodies, are all-metal and feature aperture rings…
Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN 'Contemporary' initial sample gallery
September 9, 2021
We’ve been shooting with the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN ‘Contemporary’ on a Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R for the last week and, so far, the results are impressive. It’s nice and sharp at the center, with little softness in the corners. Chromatic aberrations are well-controlled and sun stars are pleasant, though you’ll notice some ghosting in places.
We’ll be adding more…
Ricoh Quietly Launches the GR IIIx with New 40mm Equivalent Lens
September 9, 2021
Ricoh has announced the successor to the GR III, the GR IIIx. The new compact digital camera is described as high-end and features a newly developed 40mm f/2.8 GR lens.
Ricoh says the GR IIIx was developed in response to users who wanted to see a new GR-series camera that…
Google is expanding on its photo printing service by not only continuing its 10-print monthly subscription service but also allowing photos to be ordered in any volume and increasing the print sizes and types that are available.
Google’s subscription photo delivery…
Vivo Designs Detachable Smartphone Camera with Tiny Touch Display
September 8, 2021
Vivo has designed a smartphone camera that detaches from the main body of the phone and takes a piece of the display with it, a curious design decision that allows the main cameras to be used for selfies… and more.
This new design appears to be an advancement on one that the company showed off in October of last year. That design concept went on to win a Red Dot Award, but it never became a…
Photographer Says Top TikToker Charli D’Amelio Stole His Photos
September 8, 2021
The most-followed star on TikTok is being accused by a photographer of using his photos of her without permission or compensation for her new book.
17-year-old dancer and social media star Charli D’Amelio, who boasts a staggering 124 million followers on TikTok, announced…
An Apple leaker has claimed he has seen designs for the iPhone 14 — a phone that isn’t expected to be announced for another year — and it will ditch the notch and use an entirely new design that integrates the cameras into the chassis with no bump.
Jon Prosser, who…
Crazy. Ambitious. Innovative. While those may not be the first three words that come to mind when you hear about the iPhone 12 Pro Max and Profoto Pro-11, they are precisely what I think this pairing comes down to.
While some photographers may see the combo as stupid or unnecessary, I’ll explain why I think syncing your iPhone to a $16,995 flash is not that pointless after all, and why it’s…
