Category: Camera

  • The Winners of the 2022 Minimalist Photography Awards

    The Winners of the 2022 Minimalist Photography Awards

    Photos by Daniel Dencescu | 2022 Minimalist Photography Awards The winners of the fourth annual Minimalist Photography Awards have been announced, and continue to back up the idea that less can sometimes be more. The non-profit competition, initially created by B&W Minimalist Magazine and now in its fourth year, is designed to “recognize, reward, and…

  • Video: DIY Perks creates a massive ’35mm F0.4′ equivalent lens for otherworldly bokeh: Digital Photography Review

    Video: DIY Perks creates a massive ’35mm F0.4′ equivalent lens for otherworldly bokeh: Digital Photography Review

    Matthew Perks, creator of the DIY Perks YouTube channel has shared how he built a ‘35mm F0.4’ equivalent lens built around an episcope lens taken from some of the earliest projection technology. As Perks explains in the video’s introduction, the episcope lens was the optical element used in epidioscopes to project well-lit objects onto a…

  • Reports Suggest Nikon Closing Down DSLR Development

    Reports Suggest Nikon Closing Down DSLR Development

    According to a recent report by camera watchdog Nikkei Asia, Nikon is set to close down the development of its DSLR line. Though the company states that it is continuing to produce and sell the venerable camera platform, the company stopped short of disputing that the development of any future models is winding down. The…

  • The Tiffen Pro Mist Black Filters Can Adorn Your Leica Lenses Now

    The Tiffen Pro Mist Black Filters Can Adorn Your Leica Lenses Now

    One of the coolest things about the Tiffen Pro Mist Black filters is that they soften the images of today’s otherwise sterile lenses. But if you combine them with Fujifilm or Leica lenses, you’re in for a treat. Recently, Tiffen announced that the Pro Mist Black filters are coming in 39mm filter thread options now.…

  • Sigma to announce two new 20mm and 24mm f/1.4 full-frame mirrorless lenses on August 8th

    Sigma to announce two new 20mm and 24mm f/1.4 full-frame mirrorless lenses on August 8th

    Sigma has scheduled a “New Products Presentation” on their YouTube channel for August 8th at 21:00 Japan Standard time – which is 1pm UK time, 8am Eastern and 5am Pacific on the same date. Sigma hasn’t said what they’re expected to announce or how long it’ll take but it’s expected to be two new 20mm…

  • Three hot Kickstarter for photographers

    Three hot Kickstarter for photographers

    These three Kickstarter projects are selling hot with photographers: German company Spinn created the world’s first adhesive wrap to protect your gear. Preorder on Kickstarter (Click here). The super well known company Feiyu launched the world’s first 4-in-1 Gimbal on Kickstarter (Click here to read all details and preorder it). Philips launched this new kind……

  • Best Buy laptop deals for August 2022

    Best Buy laptop deals for August 2022

    Best Buy is one of the top dogs in the world of big-box retail and offers year-round discounts on everything a techie could possibly want. Smart TVs, computers, home theater equipment, gaming gear — if it runs on electricity and it’s not a car, Best Buy probably has it, and its internet presence has only…

  • Harry Styles Fan Has BeReal Photo App Freeze at the Worst Moment

    Harry Styles Fan Has BeReal Photo App Freeze at the Worst Moment

    Photo-sharing app BeReal has seen a surge in popularity in recent weeks. However, the demand for BeReal has meant that the app frequently crashes at the crucial moment when users try to upload their daily photo — as one woman found out during a Harry Styles concert. Cara McManus posted a viral video on TikTok…

  • Samyang announces second-generation 9 85mm F1.4 AF lens for Sony E-mount: Digital Photography Review

    Samyang announces second-generation $799 85mm F1.4 AF lens for Sony E-mount: Digital Photography Review

    Samyang, which also goes under the Rokinon brand name, has announced the release of a second-generation Rokinon 85mm F1.4 AF lens for Sony E-mount camera systems. The lens is constructed of 11 elements in eight groups, including four high-refractive elements and one extra-low dispersion element. This appears, as least based on the specifications, to be…

  • Zhiyun Announces Annual Short Video Contest with 0,000 in Prizes

    Zhiyun Announces Annual Short Video Contest with $100,000 in Prizes

    Camera Gimbal maker Zhiyun Tech has announced their 2022 Short Film Contest with over $100,000 dollars in prizes. The contest allows filmmakers to submit videos to YouTube or Instagram until October 20th, 2022. The contest seeks to draw attention to the popularity of making short videos and posting them on social sites such as YouTube,…