Today Hasselblad introduced the second generation X1D medium format digital camera, the X1D II 50C. With dramatic user interface improvements and a lower price, the X1D II is sure to catch plenty of people’s attention. Especially as competition heats up with Fujifilm. X1D II 50C has an MSRP of € 5000 / $ 5750 / […]
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5 Tips for Filming an Interview
Interviews can be tedious to shoot; while some can be done and over within just a few minutes, others can take hours or days to get through. When it comes to filming an interview you want to understand that there is more to it than just capturing one person answering a long list of questions. […]
Continue readingBest Food Photography Lenses for 2021
Food Photography – On the face of it, it seems simple – point your camera at some delicious food, take a photo and voila: food photography. However, it actually takes a fair amount of skill to get the food presentable, so it photographs well. Then, you have the photography side – and just which lens […]
Continue readingFujifilm’s New instax mini LiPlay Instant Camera with Sound-Recording Capability
Today Fujifilm announced that it will be releasing a new hybrid instant camera, “instax mini LiPlay”, which utilizes credit-card-size film. New instax mini LiPlay from Fujifilm with LCD monitor for reviewing photos and audio recording capabilities You can save up to 10 seconds of sound that is saved and can be scanned to listen from […]
Continue readingFujifilm Neopan Acros is Back – Neopan 100 Acros II
It feels like just a few months ago we were talking about the death of Fujifilm’s beloved Neopan 100 Acros black and white film. Today we come bearing good news – Fujifilm has just announced the revival of their highly acknowledged film stock now titled ‘Neopan Acros II.’ Let’s take a look at some of […]
Continue readingTamron Announces “Ultimate” SP 35mm F/1.4 Lens
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of SP series lenses, Tamron announced the “ultimate” Model F045, or the SP 35mm F/1.4 Di USD. Tamron SP 35mm F/1.4 Di USD for Canon and Nikon Fixed focal lens for full-frame DSLR cameras, produces velvety bokeh Expected availability for both Canon/Nikon by end of July 2019 with suggested retail […]
Continue readingAdobe Premiere Rush Launches for Android Phones
This morning, Adobe made the official announcement that Premiere Rush for Android is here. It has only been half a year since Premiere Rush initially launched, but the app is quickly gaining popularity. Now with accessibility to Android users on various devices, Adobe can only increase the Rush user base. Adobe Premiere Rush is available […]
Continue readingFirst 1TB microSD Card from SanDisk Now Available
The first ever 1TB microSD card is now available from SanDisk. The cards were first announced at Mobile World Congress in February 2019. This revolutionary card starts at $449.99 USD and is currently available directly from SanDisk. Other marketplaces such as Amazon, B&H Photo, and Best Buy have coming soon (or sold out) pages. Revolutionary […]
Continue readingZeiss Otus 1.4/100 Announced
Today Zeiss announced the addition of a new tele focal length to its line of lenses for full frame Canon and Nikon DSLRs. The ZEISS Otus 1.4/100mm is a sharp lens for studio work and beyond. ZEISS Otus 1.4/100 available immediately at a price $4,500 USD Built for Canon and Nikon full frame DSLRs Exceptional […]
Continue readingGoogle Stadia Gaming Platform Revealed
During the GDC 2019 Keynote today, Google revealed their much awaited gaming platform and streaming system. Stadia is ‘a new gaming platform from Google for playing AAA video games across all kinds of screens’. Google Stadia platform allows gamers to seamlessly play across multiple devices, including laptops, desktops, and select phones and tablets. Cloud infrastructure […]
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