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Something to like about Fujifilm is they don’t abandon their former models and add updates to improve functionality. Today they released updates to version 4.00 that focusing on much-improved autofocus. Fujifilm states that overall tracking performance has been doubled over version 3.30. When you press the shutter button halfway down when a subject is in […]
Photographer Ace Noguera has published a video highlighting not only the great style of vintage cameras but also their distinct shutter sounds. It’s a satisfying watch and listen. Of his video, Noguera told DPReview, ‘The video came from an idea I’ve had for a while, to simply showcase how shutter sounds and technology has changed […]
In the midst of the initial corona virus lockdown, I came across a used Nikon F80 film camera (not the camera this article is about). I had scant knowledge about film photography, but was itching for something to spark some creative mojo. The learning curve for this camera looked friendly, so I ordered it. If […]
The Musashi Optical 40.6–332mm T4.8 Full Frame Cine Zoom is the latest lens from the boutique Japanese manufacturer. It was unveiled back in November 2019, but it is now shipping and a price is available. Key features Constant T4.8 aperture Covers image circles up to 46.3mm 9 aperture blades Industry-standard 0.8 pitch gears 280 degree […]
ARRI Rental has announced a collaboration with XM2 PURSUIT. XM2 PURSUIT is a new collaboration between industry stalwarts XM2 and Pursuit Aviation. XM2 PURSUIT was created to form the world’s premier aerial solution provider. Capable of capturing amazing aerial content from almost any airborne platform, XM2 PURSUIT caters to the major motion picture, visual effects, […]
Hot on the heels of DJI releasing its latest gimbals, Chinese gimbal manufacturer FeiyuTech has released the AK2000C, its latest three-axis handheld gimbal for mid-sized camera systems. The AK2000C is a lightweight handheld gimbal that can hold just shy of 2.2kg (5lbs) worth of camera gear and run for up to seven hours on a […]
As a landscape and travel photographer, I often carry around an ultra-wide-angle 14mm lens and the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8. Last week I was able to test the latest addition to the Tamron series for full-frame mirrorless cameras: the 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD. And I think I’ve found the perfect addition to my usual 2-lens […]
A study recently published in Nature Communications details the creation of an ultra-fast 3D camera capable of recording at 100 billion frames per second. The development comes from Lihong Wang and his team at Caltech, where the researchers developed this new camera using the same foundational technology found in Wang’s previous 70 trillion frames per […]
I first saw the Tentacle Track E Pocket Audio Recorder at IBC 2019. It has taken some time to release the tiny 32bit float recorder, but today they have announced it is ready to go. The recorder is designed to be easy for anyone to use, simply download the setup app to your iOS or […]
Ricoh Imaging has officially given its forthcoming flagship APS-C DSLR a name and confirmed a few specifications we can expect from the camera. In both the above video and on a development update on its website, Ricoh Imaging says its new DSLR will be called the Pentax K-3 Mark III. The camera will feature an […]
I was so pleased by the positive response to my previous mini review of the Pentacon Six that I thought I would provide a little update on how my journey with it is going. If you are interested in reading that first part you can find it here. Something that I didn’t do before is […]
Chimera has announced the availability of Lanterns, Lightbanks, and the Octa for the ARRI Orbiter. There are 5 new accessories that have been designed for the ARRI Orbiter, Medium & Large Lanterns, Small & Medium Lightbanks, and an Octa 4. These Lanterns, Lightbanks and Octa add extra versatility when using ARRI’s Orbiter. All accessories are […]