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...
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Hasselblad XCD 25mm f/2.5 Review
Hasselblad just announced the new XCD 25mm f/2.5 V lens this morning, and I can finally reveal that I’ve been testing an early sample (hence the other Hasselblad articles recently). How does this high-end lens perform? Is it practical for Milky Way photography? Find out in today’s review!
Hasselblad XCD 90mm f/2.5 V Review
This hands-on review covers everything you need to know about the Hasselblad XCD 90mm f/2.5 V, a high-end short telephoto lens for Hasselblad medium format cameras. It’s an expensive lens, but it arguably justifies the high price with its impressive feature set and optical performance.
Photography News: Fuji X-T50 Leaks, Extensive Nikon Sale
Would you rather see a rare animal species from a great distance, or a more common species nearby? I pondered that question during my trip to Yellowstone National Park last week. More than once, I saw distant grizzlies and wolves that barely took up a few pixels at 600mm (or even 1680mm…
Hasselblad 907X and CFV 100C Camera Review
In today’s review, I’ll share everything you need to know about the Hasselblad 907X and CFV 100C – a medium format camera body / sensor pair with one of the most beautiful designs of any camera today. With 100 megapixels, base ISO 64, and 16-bit raw, what image quality can you expect?
Nikon Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Review
This hands-on review covers everything you need to know about the Nikon Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR, a versatile superzoom for Nikon DX mirrorless cameras. With full-frame equivalent focal lengths of 27-210mm, this lens allows wide-angle photos at 18mm, telephoto pictures at 140mm, and anything in between.
Sigma and Tamron Lenses Coming to Canon RF Mount
In August of 2022, the Chinese lens company Viltrox quietly removed a lens from their online store: the Canon RF version of the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8. Soon, it became clear that this removal was in response to a demand from Canon that the lens no longer be sold.
Photography Life Annual Membership + 72 Hour Sale Announced!
I’m excited to announce that we’re now able to offer yearly, rather than just monthly, memberships on our Member Page! Our readers have asked about this feature for months, and it’s finally here. To kick things off, we’re also announcing a major 72-hour sale for yearly signups.
One Way to Take Better Light Painting Photos at Night
If you’ve ever tried light painting for Milky Way photography, you may have run into some frustrating issues. Maybe your light’s color temperature didn’t match the scene, or the shadows and highlights somehow looked artificial. Or, perhaps you got a spotlight effect that didn’t cover a wide enough area.
1,000 Photography Life Members – Thank You!
Three months ago, we decided to take Photography Life in a different direction. At a time when most websites shove increasingly aggressive ads into people’s faces, and many replace good writers with AI-generated garbage, we removed all third-party ads from Photography Life and invested even more in our articles.