This has been an eventful week. Some of it was expected, and some was sudden and without warning, like a bolt from the clear sky. I invite you to take a moment to relax and take a cooling dip with this Mute Swan. The memory of the chill that pervaded...
Photography News Archive
Canon EOS R1 Announcement
Canon just announced their long-awaited EOS R1 flagship, an ultra-high-speed camera with an integrated grip and perhaps the best electronic viewfinder on the market. While the 24 megapixel sensor may be lower than some had hoped, this camera is otherwise the most advanced Canon camera we’ve seen yet.
Canon EOS R5 Mark II Announcement
Canon has just announced the successor to their popular EOS R5 mirrorless camera, the EOS R5 Mark II. The new $4300 camera adds eye-control autofocus, a higher FPS burst rate, and a faster electronic shutter, among other improvements. Here’s what you need to know.
Photography News: Sony ZV-E10 II Announced, Canon EOS R1 Arriving Wednesday
This week I spent a few days exploring the picturesque corners of the Czech Republic. Actually, I didn't plan to take any pictures, but you know how that goes. I made it two days without pulling out the camera, but on the third day I gave in. To make it...
Photography News: Pixii’s Full-Frame Camera, Panasonic Sales
Photography is like farming. You can't just enjoy the sweet fruits - if you want to harvest, you have to sow. For a wildlife photographer, this means getting to know the habits of nearby animals. One way to learn about them is to use a photo trap to study their...
Photography News: A Sigma Lens for Canon RF, Memory Card Sales
Before you swat that annoying mosquito that's just sucking your blood, hold on. This week is Insect Week. I have generously given a lot of blood to mosquitos over the past few weeks and didn't even get any photos of them in return. Instead, I tried to photograph butterflies in...
Nikon Z 35mm f/1.4 Announced: An Unexpected Budget Lens
Nikon just announced the first f/1.4 lens for the mirrorless Z system, the Nikon Z 35mm f/1.4. That’s the full name of this lens; there’s no “S” designation, which is a bit of a surprise. Another surprise is the price: At $600, it’s even cheaper than the f/1.8 version!
Photography News: Pentax 17 Film Camera, Nikon Z 35mm Rumors
Everything comes to an end. After 17 days in the tropical Ecuadorian Andes, going from 300 meters to 4200 meters above sea level (660 to 13,800 feet), I am sitting in a gazebo in the middle of the Czech forest and writing these lines. Thousands of photos of birds and...
Seven More Detailed Nikon Z6 III Comparison Articles Published!
I didn’t want to crowd the homepage by posting all of them here, but in addition to the Nikon Z6 II versus Nikon Z6 III comparison that Jason published earlier, we’ve also finalized another seven comparison articles between the Z6 III and its closest competitors. Links are below:
Nikon Z6 III Announcement: A High-Speed Hybrid
Nikon just announced the highly-anticipated Z6 III, a full-frame mirrorless camera that prioritizes speed and video capabilities. Compared to the previous generation Z6 II, the Z6 III has a much better autofocus system, a best-in-class viewfinder, and the world’s first “partially stacked” CMOS sensor. The video features are particularly improved.