Photographer and video producer Kevin Raposo wanted to test how Samsung’s new Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphone compares to a $6,000 professional DSLR camera. Specifically, Raposo wants to see how the 108MP image sensor in the S21 Ultra compares to the 20.2MP image sensor in his Canon 1DX Mark II DSLR. Can the 20MP full-frame Canon camera keep up with the latest flagship Samsung smartphone despite…
A Quick Look at Using Negative Space in Photos
February 9, 2021
Negative space in photography, design, sculpture, or any other creative pursuit is equally as important as is positive space in overall composition.
It’s all about finding the right balance.
Simply put, positive space is the actual subject while negative space (also called…
Alice Camera Brings AI and Deep Learning to a Full-Size Camera
February 9, 2021
In an attempt to bridge the gap between the power of computational photography that is backed by artificial intelligence and the physical benefits of larger sensors and optics, Alice Camera was born. The device promises to bring the benefits of both formats into one device.
Adobe Adds Easy Collaboration, Asynchronous Editing to Photoshop
February 9, 2021
Adobe is leaning a bit more into the benefits of a cloud-based architecture with the rollout of an easy collaboration button and asynchronous editing in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Fresco. The “Invite to Edit” button is available starting today.
The update allows asynchronous editing across all supported surfaces (iPad, iPhone, and desktop) via the newly-added Invite to Edit button found on…
Canon Unveils the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT, Version 2
February 9, 2021
Canon has announced the availability of the ST-E3-RT Version 2, an update of the original model. This new version enables a few new features like wireless second-curtain sync, new FE memory mode, and support for low-power “micro flash.”
The wireless second-curtain sync…
How to Modify a Monitor Arm into an Overhead Camera Mount
February 9, 2021
Though there are multiple off-the-shelf solutions for over-head camera angles, DIY-er Jay Doscher decided that there was a better way. By combining a VESA mount monitor arm with a few “universal” parts along with some 3D printed pieces, he made his own.
Initially…
Fior Markets, a self-described futuristic market intelligence company, is predicting a massive boom in underwater cameras. In its forecast, it’s anticipating the market to reach a value of $15.3 billion by 2027.
Right now, underwater cameras are pretty niche and usually considered a bonus feature of action cameras outside of specialized cameras like the Olympus TG-6. But as the sale of action…
Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD field review
February 9, 2021
Introduction
The Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD is a very compact general-purpose lens for Sony’s APS-C, E-mount mirrorless cameras. Think of it as roughly equivalent to a 24-105mm F4 lens on a full-frame camera, but scaled down to match the APS-C sensor…
Fujifilm X-E4 pre-production gallery updated with more samples
February 9, 2021
We’ve been shooting around more with our pre-production Fujifilm X-E4 and though its image quality is a known-quantity, we’re now getting a much better sense of of how it handles. In many ways, it feels like an interchangeable lens version of the X100V…
Nikon Q3 financial report: imaging business revenue and profit down double-digits as it prepares for future sustainability
February 9, 2021
Nikon has released third-quarter (Q3) financial results for its 2021 fiscal year (FY2021), revealing the harsh realities of a shrinking market further impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As doom-and-gloom as the numbers may appear though, it seems Nikon’s Imaging Products Business has survived the worst of it and has set itself up for a sustainable future going forward.
Nikon’s consolidated…
