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 beta, but it comes in at $19.99, a $10 savings compared to the eventual $29.99 price tag when the beta period…
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…
Gear in this story
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 Camera with Aurorasaurus, spoke to DPReview about what went into creating this masterpiece while giving some tips on…
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…
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 PetaPixel’s exclusive interview with Atomos CEO, Trevor Elbourne.
According to the interview, the sensor, deemed ‘Sapphire F8,’…
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 pre-production sample gallery
November 3, 2022
Canon’s new RF-mount 135mm F1.8 lens just begs to be shot wide open. So we used it to shoot portraits. And athletes. And portraits of athletes. Check out our pre-production sample gallery to see how it performs, and let us know what you think in the comments.
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We’ve just received a full production-spec Fujifilm X-H2, which has allowed us to shoot our studio test scene. As usual we shoot under controlled lighting to allow the comparison of image quality details such as capture resolution, camera processing and noise…
