Every so often, the planet Mercury lines up perfectly between the Earth and the Sun. When it does, astronomers and photographers have a relatively rare chance to see and photograph the planet Mercury transiting across the Sun. Today (November 11, 2019) is one of those opportunities. In this article, I…
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Panasonic S1R Review
The Panasonic S1R, announced in February of 2019 alongside the Panasonic S1, is one of the newest full-frame mirrorless cameras on the market today. It’s a bit of a quirky camera, but its specifications are no joke: 47 megapixels, 9 FPS, 4K 60p video… and $3700, body only.
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 DS and RF 70-200mm f/2.8 Announcements
Today, Canon officially announced two lenses we knew were coming: the RF 85mm f/1.2 DS and RF 70-200mm f/2.8 mirrorless lenses. The 85mm ships in early December for $3000, while the 70-200mm ships in late November for $2700.
Best Wide Angle Lenses for Nikon, Ranked
Today, I love using wide angle lenses, but it took several years to reach that point. As a Nikon photographer, I certainly wasn’t short on options; it’s just that none seemed to work quite right. If that sounds familiar - you’re constantly comparing wide angles - hopefully this article helps.
Color Noise Reduction Isn’t a Free Ride
One thing that gets me about some post-processing software, including Lightroom, is that the default settings do not always make sense. Of course, because they are the defaults, a huge number of photographers use them anyway. A clear example of this is color noise reduction.
Do You Need a Remote Shutter Release?
Before I ever started out in photography, when I was just about to buy my first "real" camera, I made a list of all the extra accessories I'd need. Above nearly everything else was a remote shutter release.
Pre-Order Links: Nikon Z50, New Lenses, Battery Pack
The pre-order links for the Nikon Z50 (including kit lenses), 58mm f/0.95 Noct, and MB-N10 battery pack have been released. See below.
Nikon Dramatically Updates Z Lens Roadmap
Nikon just updated their Z lens roadmap with a whopping nine new lenses, in addition to two DX lenses announced today with the Z50. Here's a first look at the new lenses we can expect to see.
Nikon Z50 Announcement: $860, 20 Megapixels, 11 FPS, 4K
Today, Nikon announced its newest mirrorless camera, the Nikon Z50. Sporting a host of advanced features at an aggressive $860 price ($1000 including lens), the Z50 is Nikon’s attempt to reclaim some of the pocket-sized ILC market that Sony, Fuji, and Canon gobbled up. Here’s what you need to know.
Nikon Z 58mm 0.95 S ($8000) and Z Battery Pack ($200) Announced
It's been more than a year since Nikon pre-announced the 58mm f/0.95 Noct lens and mirrorless battery pack, but the company just "officially" announced them today. If you've followed the rumors of the 58mm Noct, the whopping $8000 release price may not surprise you - but it's still extremely high.