The Library of Congress has invited all Flickr users in the United States to submit photos of “their experiences living through the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.” The best images will be added to a special online photo pool and some will be preserved in the LOC’s permanent collections.
The announcement was made two days ago on the Flickr blog, and while some photographers will no doubt be upset…
Canon EOS R5 vs R6 Astrophotography and High ISO Comparison
September 11, 2020
Photographer Brent Hall recently went out to shoot a comparison video that a lot of Canon shooters are eager to see: the brand new EOS R5 vs the EOS R6, for astrophotography, at high ISO. Does the lower resolution sensor of the R6 give it a low-light advantage?
The answer…
KUVRD's new Universal Lens Hoods claim to fit 99% of lenses
September 11, 2020
Photography accessory manufacturer KUVRD has announced a crowdfunding campaign for its latest product, the Universal Lens Hood. As its name suggests, the new product is a collapsible silicone lens hood that KUVRD says will fit 99% of lenses.
The Universal Lens Hood is…
Leaked Photos of Sony a7C Show Full-Frame Camera with Corner EVF
September 11, 2020
With only a weekend standing between us and the scheduled reveal of the “new concept” Sony a7C on Monday evening, product shots have officially leaked. The photos confirm everything we’ve heard so far about a compact full-frame camera with a corner-mounted EVF and new kit lens.
The first leaked photo (as far as we could tell) popped up on Sony Alpha Rumors last night, showing someone holding…
dubblefilm SHOW is Like a Reusable Disposable Camera of Old
September 11, 2020
dubblefilm, the brand best known for its unique film stocks, has launched its first 35mm camera. The SHOW is an affordable 35mm camera that’s basically a reusable “disposable camera” that’s cheap to buy and fun to use.
The dubblefilm SHOW features a lightweight…
This Universal Lens Hood is One Lens Hood to Rule Them All
September 10, 2020
The camera accessory company KUVRD has announced its new Universal Lens Hood. It’s a collapsible lens hood that’s designed to fit 99% of lenses on the market.
KUVRD specializes in universal camera accessories, having launched a innovative lens cap in 2017 and a camera…
Smartphones are Ruining Wildfire Sky Photos with Auto White Balance
September 10, 2020
Photographers in cities like San Francisco and Portland have been sharing apocalyptic images of red/orange skies as wildfire smoke literally blots out the sun. But many smartphone photographers trying to do the same thing have tried and failed over and over. It turns out Auto White Balance is ruining their shots.
If you have friends or family in either of these cities, chances are you’ve been…
This Guy Converted His Nikon FM Into a Digital Camera with a Custom Sensor Cartridge
September 10, 2020
A Japanese tinkerer who goes by the name Sanasol has created something pretty cool. Using a homebrew sensor cartridge, he’s converted his classic Nikon FM SLR into a functional digital camera without having to alter the 35mm film camera at all.
First spotted by Nikon…
Canon has released a firmware update (version 1.1.1) for its EOS R6 mirrorless camera that brings with it a number of improvements previously given to the EOS R5 via a version 1.1 firmware update late last month. Additionally, Canon has released a small bug-fix update for…
Part II: Lensrentals investigates the Canon EOS R5's heat emission
September 10, 2020
Image credits: Photos published with kind permission from Lensrentals.
Following up on the Canon EOS R5 teardown, Lensrentals has published a follow-up piece investigating the heat emission of the Canon R5.
Before digging into the investigation, it’s worth covering some basics. Electronics in cameras produce heat while operating and to ensure full, uninterrupted operation, heat must be…
