Thinking about interchangeable lenses for your iPhone might immediately bring to mind Moment. But they aren’t alone in the smartphone optic game, and Sandmarc has released lenses and filters designed for the iPhone 12 series.
Despite the iPhone 12’s massive camera bump, Sandmarc has managed to make a series of lenses for the phone that don’t require a specialized case. You might recall the…
New Leica SL2-S is a more accessible, video-focused SL2
December 11, 2020
The new Leica SL2-S is the company’s third full-frame L-mount camera, and is the most video-focused yet. Using a 24MP sensor, the SL2-S offers oversampled (meaning, very detailed) 4K/30p capture with no limit on recording time, along with the option to capture 10-bit…
Leica SL2-S real-world samples (pre-production)
December 11, 2020
The Leica SL2-S is a lower-resolution, less costly companion to the flagship SL2, but one that packs some impressive video specifications – with more coming in a planned firmware update next year.
We’ve been shooting with a pre-production Leica SL2-S for a few…
Leica SL2-S initial review
December 11, 2020
Introduction
Studio product photography by Dan Bracaglia
The Leica SL2-S is what the company is calling its entry into a different segment of the camera market, targeting the hybrid stills/video shooter. At launch it’s very much a less expensive, lower resolution version of the $6000, 47MP SL2, but the SL2-S will be stronger than its big brother in the video department after a…
Viltrox has released its new 85mm F1.8 STM autofocus prime lens for Nikon Z-mount mirrorless camera systems.
The autofocus lens is constructed of 10 elements in 7 groups, including five ‘short wave length and high transparency’ elements and one low-dispersion element.
Leica releases 'Henri' Cinematographer's Viewfinder for pairing its new SL2-S camera system with PL, LPL lenses
December 11, 2020
Optics manufacturer Ernst Leitz Wetzler has announced an interesting new cinematographer’s viewfinder that features an integrated lens adapter and foldaway handle that offers built-in record button.
Designed to pair specifically with Leica’s SL2 camera systems…
As more people gain access to the tools to manipulate images – and as those tools become more accessible – a new study says that the public’s trust in the photos they see online has been significantly harmed.
A study was published by the Adobe earlier this week with the goal of better understanding of how people think about what they see online and how they decide what they trust. The…
Leica SL2-S is an Action-Focused Camera: 24.6MP BSI Sensor, 25 FPS
December 10, 2020
Leica has announced the SL2-S, a 24.6-megapixel L-Mount full-frame mirrorless camera that puts more emphasis on speed and video performance than the original SL2. Capable of 25 frames per second shooting and ISO up to 100,000, the SL2-S also boasts considerable video…
In at least one region of Canon’s massive global empire, the company has begun listing its sensors for sale to other companies, following in Sony’s footsteps.
This is a noteworthy development, as Canon has to this point reserved its sensors for only its own camera…
Fujifilm cameras come pre-loaded with access to popular film simulations but unfortunately, all of the company’s simulations are not available to all of its cameras. But in this 10-minute video, Pal2tech reveals a hack to unlock them all, regardless of camera.
Depending on what Fujifilm camera you own, some film simulations might not be available to you. For example, those with an X-T4 have…
