Ricoh has announced the Pentax KF, the company’s newest APS-C DSLR. While the company calls this camera an ‘extension’ of its K-70 DSLR, the reality is the KF is the K-70 DSLR with only a few very minor tweaks, most of which were made as a result of changes in component availability.
The biggest difference between with the KF is the articulating LCD display, which is now 1.04M dots, up from…
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Last week, Canon announced its RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM, a fast telephoto prime designed for the company’s EOS RF camera lineup. We’ve gone hands-on with the lens to show off some of the features and provide context…
The popular multitrack video editor LumaFusion has long been available exclusively for iPad and iOS. However, after a development announcement last year, the video editor is now available on Android and Chrome OS as part of a paid early access program. It’s like a paid…
Nikon unveils retro-inspired 'Black Edition' Z fc and 40mm F2 SE
November 9, 2022
Nikon has announced the release of two new special-edition products today: the Nikkor Z 40mm F2 SE lens and a ‘retro-inspired’ version of its Nikon Z fc APS-C mirrorless camera system.
Nikon Z fc Special Edition Black
To pair with Nikon’s two Special Edition (SE) lenses, the company has also announced a Special Edition Black version of its Nikon Z fc APS-C mirrorless camera.
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November 8, 2022
Fujifilm’s already impressive catalog of X-mount lenses got a little bigger the other day, with the introduction of the new 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro. In plain speak, that’s a splashproof lens with a linear motor for autofocus and an aperture ring to boot. Its…
Photographer Vincent Ledvina created a mesmerizing timelapse video of Northern lights footage compiled from his adventures in Manitoba, Canada.
Ledvina, who presented at this past weekend’s Aurora Summit, and is also known for co-developing the North Dakota Dual Aurora…
Do scratches on your lens affect performance? Barely, says Lensrentals, but keep your glass protected
November 7, 2022
Many filter makers sell special protective filters for lenses, often called UV filters. Should you use a UV filter on your lens? Part of answering that question depends on what you’re protecting your lens against. The primary concern photographers face is a scratch on the front of your lens. Lensrentals tested out some of its damaged lenses to see how a scratch on the front element affects…
Xiaomi shows off unreleased concept smartphone with large dual 50MP sensors, Leica M mount
November 4, 2022
This past summer, Xiaomi introduced the 12S Ultra flagship smartphone. The phone offers many high-end features, including a 50.3MP Type 1 (13.1 x 8.9mm) Sony sensor and 23mm equivalent F1.9 main lens. The smartphone also includes Leica branding and Leica image and…
Two weeks ago, we reported Atomos had developed an 8K image sensor destined for cinema cameras. At the time, details were scarce on what exactly the sensor would look like and what its specifications would be, but we now know what the sensor is capable of thanks to…
