The Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II are solid updates to the original Z6 and Z7 but neither represents a ‘new’ concept in the Z-series lineup.
With the Z6 II and Z7 II, Nikon has modernized its high-end Z-series full-frame lineup, and made its offerings more competitive against midrange and high-end ILCs from Canon, Panasonic and Sony. But while the Z7 II is the nominal flagship, it’s…
Calypso, The Original Underwater Camera That Became the Nikonos
November 2, 2020
Camera West recently received an unusual camera through a customer trade-in. In this 3-minute video, the camera shop takes a hands-on look at the Calypso, the first 35mm underwater film camera that didn’t require a bulky housing.
The camera was originally conceived by the…
Want to take your Photoshop skills to the next level but not sure where to start? Well, you’re in luck, because the Photoshop Virtual Summit II is just around the corner. It’s an online event that will offer 5 days of free Photoshop training by some of the world’s top…
Despite scoring the iPhone 12 a “6 out of 10 for repairability,” iFixit has found that its standard camera module repair tests were “unreliable,” giving a buggy and inconsistent experience. In short, it fails.
Despite the iPhone 12 being designed to be repaired – most parts can be replaced and the design prioritized using screws instead of glue – iFixit says that its testing revealed…
AI cameras have come a long way when it comes to object recognition and tracking, but sometimes the “intelligence” can fail in humorous ways. At a recent professional soccer match in Scotland, the AI broadcast camera tasked with tracking the soccer ball kept getting…
Yongnuo Announces Oval-Shaped Flash With Built-In Modeling Light
November 2, 2020
Yongnuo has announced a new flash that includes a built-in ring of LED lights around the main flash unit that can act as a modeling lamp. Called the YN650EX-RF, it is also an unusual ovular shape.
In its official press release, Yongnuo says that the YN650EX-RF is equipped…
How to Take Photos Like the Great Joel Meyerowitz
November 2, 2020
Photographer and YouTuber Frederik Trovatten has just released episode three of his popular “How to take photos like…” series. He started with Vivian Maier, moved on to Robert Frank, and this week he’s breaking down the style and philosophy of the great Joel Meyerowitz.
When it comes to the work of Joel Meyerowitz, it’s really hard to “put him in a box.” The 82-year-old living legend…
How To Best Use the Powerful New Color Grading Tool in Lightroom
November 2, 2020
In the latest Lightroom update, Adobe removed the Split Toning tool and replaced it with Color Grading, a move that photographer Mark Denney explains in this 12-minute video has forever changed the way he develops color – for the better.
Denney says that of the three…
Stunning Drone Photos Capture the Beauty of Ballet from Above
November 2, 2020
Award-winning drone photographer Brad Walls is back with another beautifully symmetrical photo series that recasts a familiar subject into an aerial perspective. His latest series invites the viewer to experience the beauty of ballet from above.
Walls tells PetaPixel that he…
Laowa Unveils 15mm f/4.5 Shift: The World’s Widest Shift Lens for Full-Frame Cameras
November 2, 2020
Venus Optics has just unveiled a new “world’s first” in the optics game. The new Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift Lens is apparently “the world’s widest shift lens for full-frame cameras,” and it will be available for both DSLR and mirrorless cameras.
The Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift works on both full-frame and medium format sensors, providing up to ±11mm of shift for FF and ±8mm of…
