French photographer Mathieu Stern has built a large following on YouTube adapting distinct, vintage lenses to his mirrorless Sony cameras. He has used many wild lenses, including optics from night vision cameras, security cameras, early 20th century camera systems and even a lens he constructed himself using ice. You may also recall an article we published earlier this year in which Stern taught…
Google Photos now syncs 'liked' images with Apple's iOS Camera Roll
December 12, 2020
Apple and Google haven’t always gotten along, but there are times when the two work together to make life easier for end-users, regardless of what mobile operating system they’re using. One of the latest examples of this is a new feature baked into Google Photos that…
Canon Patents Unusual 1.0x-2.0x Variable/Zoomable Teleconverter
December 11, 2020
Canon has patented a rather unusual product: a variable, zoomable 1.0x-1.5x-2.0x teleconverter that changes by moving a lever. Based on the design, it’s likely that a lens like the RF 100-500mm would be compatible with it.
The teleconverter is described in the patent as…
$369 Versus $4,395: Leica M-Mount 50mm Lens Comparison
December 11, 2020
Photographer Benj Haisch has published a 13-minute review of the TTArtisan 50mm f/1.4 APSH lens, a $369 rangefinder optic that he believes performs much better than anticipated when compared to a lens that costs nearly twelve times as much.
Haisch says he’s a particular fan of the 50mm focal length and published a review earlier this year of his favorite, the Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux:
But when…
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…
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 days, to see what it can do. Check out our gallery of samples to see how it performs.
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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…
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, including the new SL2-S announced today, the ‘Henri’ Cinematographer’s Viewfinder features a built-in adapter that comes…
