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Nikon Z6 III Coming June 17th at 8AM Eastern

We just got an alert from B&H that the Nikon Z6 III will be announced on June 17th, and there’s already a placeholder page on B&H (can’t pre-order until the 17th, though). They also published a pretty good teaser video that you’ll want to check out if you’re interested in this camera.

The 8×10 Lenses I Recommend the Most

I’ve just finished a major update on my guide to 8×10 lenses. This article now includes detailed specifications for almost every modern 8×10 lens, ranging from ultra-wide to telephoto, plus my complete recommendations. If you’re planning to shoot 8×10 film, I hope you find it an indispensable resource.

Canon RF 35mm f/1.4 L Announced

Canon has just announced their widest mirrorless L-series prime lens yet, the RF 35mm f/1.4 L. The lens has an impressively small form factor and comes with some nice video-oriented features – namely an aperture ring and minimal focus breathing. It ships later this month for $1500.

How to Choose Between Similar Versions of a Photo

Something tough about photography is choosing between similar variations of the same photo. If you're especially shutter-happy, you might end up with many similar photos on your hard drive without a clear "best" image among them. Although you could just pick one of these photos at random, I think that...

Landscape Photography with a Shallow Depth of Field

As a landscape photographer, you have many different ways to control the emotional message of your work. The time of day, your focal length, the direction you face, how you edit the image, and so on – all of these impact the creative feel of a photo. But what about depth of field?

Nikon Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S Review

The Nikon Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S is Nikon’s flagship mirrorless supertelephoto lens – a $15,500 piece of glass meant for demanding sports and wildlife photographers. It features professional-grade build quality, handling, and image quality. Few lenses command such a high price, but then again, few lenses are this impressive.

Fuji GFX 100S II and GF 500mm f/5.6 Announced

Continuing today's series of announcements, Fujifilm has just announced a pair of exciting products for their medium format users. The new GFX 100S II camera offers a 100-megapixel sensor and a variety of new features for $5000. Then there's Fuji's longest medium format lens yet - the $3500 GF 500mm...

Fuji X-T50 and XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 Announced

A few hours before the Spring 2024 Fujifilm X Summit commences, Fuji has announced a number of major new products! For X-series users, the biggest news is the X-T50. This lightweight, 40-megapixel camera succeeds the previous X-T30 II. Also announced is a new advanced kit lens: the Fuji XF 16-50mm...

Canon EOS R1 Development Announced (Updated) (Again)

In a relatively slim press release, Canon has confirmed that they are indeed developing an EOS R1 flagship camera, aimed for a 2024 release. It will have a new image processing system (DIGIC Accelerator) that Canon says will improve the camera's autofocus and other functions. The new subject-tracking capabilities in...