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 customers to purchase pre-owned inventory that has been refurbished, tested, graded and priced by the Lensrentals sales team.
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…
Sony Unveils the Venice 2, a Full-Frame 8.6K Cinema Camera
November 15, 2021
Sony has announced the Venice 2, the successor to the company’s first full-frame cinema camera. It features 8.6K capture, 16-stops of dynamic range, and the ability to interchange sensors between models for added versatility.
The Venice 2 builds on what is found in the…
Learn 80% of Photoshop in 15 Minutes
November 15, 2021
Although Photoshop has many tools to cover practically any post-processing desire, it is daunting to newcomers as a result. To help make the program easier to jump into, photographer PJ Pantelis has shared a brief tutorial that equips photographers with a handful of top tools to get started in Photoshop with ease.
Based in Melbourne, Australia, Pantelis is a photographer and YouTuber. In his…
Google Camera 8.4 Update Adds New Features to Older Pixel Phones
November 15, 2021
Google has updated its Google Camera app to version 8.4, which adds features that debuted on the new Pixel 6 flagship phones to older devices.
As reported by XDA Developers, the 8.4 update doesn’t bring all the features found on the new flagship phones, but it does…
A Close Look at the Rare Vintage Nikon 1000mm f/6.3 Mirror Lens
November 15, 2021
We often get rare and unique equipment through our doors at KEH Camera; the kind of gear that many photographers often dream of seeing. One prime example of those unique pieces is this 1000mm f/6.3 Reflex lens from Nikon, circa 1959. The latest in our Legacy Lens video…
How To Make a DIY ‘Deakinizer’ Lens for a Unique Visual Effect
November 15, 2021
The Deakinizer lens is a specially modified optic that was commissioned by Roger Deakins for the 2007 film “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford” used to create an old-timey feel to the footage, giving the scenes captured in it an almost tilt-shift look.
In this three-minute video, spotted by DIY Photography, Chung Dha shows two quick ways to make a DIY version of…
This Film Camera Shoots like a Disposable but Doesn’t Hurt the Earth
November 15, 2021
LensFayre, a small online film camera store, has launched what it describes as an entry-level film camera that has all the hallmarks of popular disposable cameras, but is sustainably focused and made of reusable materials.
The new camera is called the Snap LF-35M, and…
You Can Now Buy Used Photo Equipment Directly from Lensrentals
November 15, 2021
Lensrentals has expanded its photo and video equipment service offering and launched two new purchase programs to allow customers to purchase pre-owned equipment outright or after trying it out first, alongside the rental services that the company is known for.
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Nikon Announces Partnership with Lighting Brands Nissin and Profoto
November 15, 2021
Nikon has announced a partnership with lighting manufacturers Nissin and Profoto, but it’s not clear what that might mean for customers.
Announced via Profoto and through Nikon Australia, the partnership promises a collaboration between the camera company and both lighting manufacturers.
Nikon Australia is pleased to announce that Nikon Corporation will be collaborating with Nissin Japan…
