With us moving closer and closer to the announcement madness that is Photokina, we are working on bringing our readers (and ourselves) up to speed. This time we will be taking a closer look at a new lens by (a rather well known by now) South Korean manufacturer, a classic...
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Fujifilm X30 Announcement
We've fallen behind with announcements and it's time we caught up! Firstly, let's talk about the new Fujifilm X30 compact camera. Fujifilm has actually been a lot in the news lately. They've been spurring up the market with innovative approach to product design and functionality. But if you glance at...
Thomas Leveritt: How the Sun Sees You
Today we want to move your attention from photography matters and enjoy this short film called "How The Sun Sees You". After watching this film by Thomas Leveritt, I smiled so hard my cheeks still hurt. I very much hope yours will hurt even more! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9BqrSAHbTc On one hand, yes,...
Camera for Family Needs – Which Way to Go?
Even though this topic has been touched on numerous occasions, I still get asked this one question rather often - which camera to buy? For someone who's into photography, it is a very vague question. Almost impossible to answer without additional context as it spawns a number of followup questions...
Used Full-Frame Cameras – Which Ones are Worth It?
Yesterday, while thinking about the upcoming wedding that I have to shoot, I glanced at my trusty old D700. The rubber is coming off in places and needs to be glued back on, nothing serious. Two of the batteries that I have need replacing. The plastic screen protector has a...
Ted Kozak’s Photographic Stories
Talking to Tadas Kazakevičius (in case you are having a hard time spelling that, he's just as well known as Ted Kozak), a young Lithuanian portraitist, was precisely one of those times when you think you have a million questions to ask. But then you meet him at a restaurant...
Fujifilm Lens Roadmap Update
It would seem releasing great and very desirable optics has now become Fujifilm's habit. Several months ago, we were very excited about Fujifilm's updated lens roadmap - it promised we'd see some truly spectacular lenses. No myriad of only slightly different super-zooms, no tenth kit zoom to be seen. Whoever...
Sony Lens Abbreviations
In our continuous attempt to improve our lens database and provide all the necessary information about various lens manufacturers as well as individual lenses, we've already discussed different abbreviations used to describe Sigma, Fujinon, Nikon and Canon lenses. In this article, I will talk about the most popular abbreviations used...
Let’s Share Some Photography
I am a big supporter of the "get to know your gear" opinion. I strongly believe that the more you use something, the better you learn to take full advantage of the strengths of that particular piece of equipment, and the better you learn to manage its shortcomings without even...
Retro Canvas DSLR Camera Bag Review
As smaller, lighter gear grows ever more popular – some mirrorless systems, while capable of delivering brilliant results in knowing hands, weigh half as much as DSLR systems – it is only natural for smaller bags to get more popular as well. Already you can see retailers and online stores...