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.
Photography News: Canon’s Many Announcements and Sales
I'm really happy to testing lenses again, and our lens reviews will be back for you later this week. Today, I've been culling through my photos from the Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR in preparation. It's not the sharpest or brightest lens out there, but the zoom range is a...
Dockcase Studio 8-in-1 Review: A Smart USB-C Hub
Photographers constantly have to copy photos from their memory cards. And in this day and age, there are four main card formats being used in new cameras: CFExpress A, CFExpress B, SD, and occasionally micro SD. The most common way to read these formats is through a card reader. Unfortunately...
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.
Panasonic GH7 Announced: A Serious Upgrade
Panasonic has always been known for their focus on hybrid mirrorless cameras that have both video and photo features. And their micro four-thirds GH cameras are essentially video-first, with stronger and more innovative features not available in typical hybrid cameras. This tradition continues with the newly-announced Panasonic GH7. This 25...
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...
Photography News: Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 Art, DSLR Sales
By the time you read this week's Photography News, I'll have left the continent of Europe to be within shouting distance of the Equator. I'm spending the next two weeks in a natural paradise populated by hummingbirds, toucans, tanagers, and of course great people. Meanwhile, I have some interesting equipment...
Photographing the Jardim Botânico Gardens of São Paulo
As the world’s 20th largest city, with over 12.4 million people, Brazil’s São Paulo is dominated by concrete, factories, and human habitation. In such a metropolis, green space feels all the more precious. Perhaps no green space here is better-known than the beautiful and serene Jardim Botânico, or Botanic Gardens.
Is Now the Time to Buy Used Nikon DSLR Lenses?
Nikon F-mount cameras and lenses have been around for 65 years. In that time, Nikon has introduced more than 90 different types of lenses, ranging from the 6mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye to the 2000mm f/11.0 Reflex. In 2016, the 100 millionth Nikkor lens rolled off the production line. Yet just...