The world of vintage lenses can provide a whole new experience to photographers but not everyone knows how to get started. To help others explore the unique characteristics of these decades-old lenses, a filmmaker has shared his best tips.
Mark Holtze is a cinematographer and content creator who has vast experience in working with “dusty old lenses” and adapting them to suit modern…
Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm F2.8 sample gallery
July 13, 2021
The Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm F2.8 is a standard prime lens for Nikon’s Z-system, offering true macro reproduction of 1:1 at its shortest focus distance.
As well as being a capable macro tool, given its focal length and light weight (260g or 9.2oz), the Z 50mm F2.8 also…
An artist has integrated facial motion capture in an online exhibition that explores the military industry’s “disfigurement” of San Diego, California in an attempt to share a largely untold part of the region’s history.
“Monumental Interventions: Secret City” is…
How do filmmakers and photographers fake rain for the cameras? A team of creatives has shared a behind-the-scenes look at ways to add fake rain to scenes and how to combine it with lighting for a natural but atmospheric look.
The creative team behind lighting brand Aputure’s YouTube Channel teamed up with cinematographer Laura Odermatt whos shared her team’s approach to tackling film scenes…
While originally launched in 2017, Fotodiox created a line of lens adapters for modern and vintage SLR lenses it calls Polar Throttle adapters that have a built-in polarizing filter. The design allows multiple lenses to be adapted to a single mirrorless camera without…
Google says that since more photos are being made every year, it has decided to roll out a number of new features for Drive for desktop and replace the current Backup and Sync with a unified sync client that connects content from across devices and Google Photos.
As noted…
Yongnuo’ new Android 10-powered MFT camera features 20MP sensor, 5” touchscreen display
July 12, 2021
Yongnuo has announced yet another intriguing mirrorless camera option, the YN455. This Android-based, Snapdragon-powered Micro Four Thirds (MFT) camera is currently only available in the Chinese market, but it’s possible we could begin to see it elsewhere, as was the case with the company’s YN450 Android camera.
The device features a rather compact form factor, measuring only 16.2cm…
Yongnuo is reportedly taking the wraps off its latest attempt at an Android-based Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera. It’s called the YN455.
Back in 2018, Yongnuo announced the YN450, an unusual Android-powered mirrorless camera that packed a Four Thirds sensor on the…
A US intelligence agency is being mocked on social media for obviously “Photoshopping” the cover photo of its latest annual demographic report, which presents “efforts addressing diversity and inclusion.”
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)…
The Makers in Motion Camera Strap has tapped into the market of cyclist-photographers who want to transport their camera safely while out on a ride and have the ability to shoot on the go without restrictions.
Many cyclists eventually grow into photographers as they ride past grand vistas and unique lighting conditions. As such, while the specific market segment may be small and niche, they are…
