A designer duo has created a first-of-its-kind lens that can record 360-degree spherical video content that doesn’t need to be stitched in post-processing and can be used with any conventional camera.
Rob Englert and Meyer Giordano are two experienced industrial and interaction designers with a particular interest in augmented (AR) and virtual reality (VR) and have worked with brands such as…
The Fujifilm X-E4 is an APS-C format mirrorless interchangeable lens camera aimed at beginner and enthusiast photographers. The X-E4 offers the same the 26MP X-Trans sensor and quad-core X-Processor 4 found in higher-end Fujifilm ILCs, but in a smaller, more affordable…
In what is the latest in a line of brand partnerships, Polaroid today announced a collaboration with sandal company Teva that features “nostalgic” design elements and a Polaroid 600 camera that puts a spotlight on sustainability by using professionally refurbished parts.
Photographer and YouTuber Kevin Raposo uses historical trends and academic research to break down why he believes the Canon EOS R3 could transform photography in the coming years as video and photo capabilities converge.
Raposo argues that he does not need to speculate on nearly anything in this video because just about everything he needs to base his argument on is already either in the…
The RUHAcam is a ‘retro-style’ digital camera made with the Raspberry Pi HQ Camera module
May 4, 2021
When Raspberry Pi announced its 12.3MP High Quality Camera module in April 2020, it opened up a whole new world of photo-centric DIY projects. One such project that’s come as a result of its release is the RUHAcam, a ‘retro-style’ digital camera made from scratch by…
Venus Optics launches ultra-fast Laowa ‘Argus’ 33mm F0.95 CF APO lens for APS-C camera systems
May 4, 2021
Venus Optics has announced the Laowa ‘Argus’ 33mm F0.95 CF APO, a manual lens for APS-C camera systems.
The lens is constructed of 14 elements in 9 groups, including one extra-low dispersion element, one aspherical element and three ultra-high-refraction elements.
One of the most effective ways to fill a frame with information is to layer elements of your composition, either in two dimensions along the X and Y axis or in three with the Z axis.
When it comes to conveying narrative or communicating visual data, this layering is a great way to incorporate multiple elements into a photograph, allowing or introducing a dialogue between those aspects.
Venus Optics has officially launched its latest lens: the Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO prime lens for Sony, Fujifilm, Canon, and Nikon mirrorless APS-C cameras.
The company says that the “Argus” name is derived from the name of a Greek mythological guardian with a…
I was recently comparing the Canon EOS R5 (with the Canon RF 85mm f/1.2) to the Hasselblad X1D II (with the Hasselblad 80mm f/1.9). Initially we were aiming to focus primarily on the lenses, but during the comparison, we noticed that Canon was producing fantastic images, and…
There is certainly no shortage of weird cameras and lenses that have been created for both the consumer and professional audiences, but one of the strangest may have been made by Fujifilm back in the 1990s.
Rediscovered by photographer and YouTuber Taylor Noel in 2019 and noticed by DIYPhotography, the Fujifilm Rensha Cardia Byu-N 16 is one such and otherwise known as the “GIF Machine.”
This…
