It has now been three years since Fujifilm introduced its GFX medium format system to the market. Since then, the company has gained a lot of traction by releasing a number of top notch lenses for the system, as well as a total of three medium format cameras. The Fujifilm…
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One Year Later with the Nikon Z System
It’s now been about a year since I started using the Nikon Z cameras as my main system for photography. This article isn’t a review or a recommendation - instead, simply a bird’s-eye view of how I see the Z system now that the newness has worn off.
The Crash and The Resurrection
The wind was finally dying down as Bill Ellzey and I prepared to hike off into the cap-rock formations surrounding our camp. We both had objectives that might allow amazing shadow and light patterns during the sunset hour. Though good friends, we each had our own agenda.
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.
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S Review
With the release of the Z mirrorless system, Nikon promised to deliver lenses with far better optical characteristics when compared to their F mount counterparts, thanks to the advantages of the Z mount. As the first professional-grade Z-mount zoom lens, the Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S had quite a bit…
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.
Fuji X-Pro3 Announcement – A Street Photographer’s Ultimate Camera or Just Another Gimmick?
Fuji’s “Pro” line of X-series cameras always stood out in its own way. It is the only rangefinder style Fuji camera with a very retro look and a hybrid viewfinder. Fuji stuck with this concept from the very beginning, making the X-Pro quite different when compared to other X-series cameras…
Is the DSLR Market Already Dead?
The announcement of Nikon's D6 stirred a big debate all over the Internet. The comparison between DSLRs and Mirrorless cameras have been beaten to pulp already. In this article, I don't intend to predict the distant future. Rather, this article focuses on how things are right now and how they…
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.
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.