Sony ceases orders for a7C and a6600, confirms a7 II and a6100 have reached end-of-life

Sony Japan has announced it’s halting production of two more cameras due to the ongoing chip shortage. Sony Japan also confirmed it is no longer producing another pair of cameras as an end-of-li In a statement posted to Sony Japan’s website, Sony says it is no longer fulfilling orders for its a7C full-frame mirrorless camera… Continue reading Sony ceases orders for a7C and a6600, confirms a7 II and a6100 have reached end-of-life

Gear Of The Year 2021: Jordan’s Choice – Apple M1 iMac

This thin yellow rectangle makes me very happy! 2021 may have been another terrible year, but you wouldn’t know it from looking at the photography and video gear released in the last twelve months. We saw a trio of flagship mirrorless cameras, a 12K cinema camera, a full frame camera built onto a gimbal, and… Continue reading Gear Of The Year 2021: Jordan’s Choice – Apple M1 iMac

CAMERA OF THE YEAR! 2021 Pixel Awards

It’s that time of year again! Tony and Chelsea pick their winners of the year for the best computer, lens, accessories, drone, innovation, consumer camera, and pro camera.

Hands-on and sample footage from the Sirui 24mm F2.8 1.33x anamorphic lens

This image was captured by the Sirui 24mm anamorphic lens in 17:9 and de-squeezed 1.33x to produce a 2.35:1 aspect ratio. Traditionally, dedicated anamorphic lenses for interchangeable lens cameras have been expensive, but Sirui has made a mission of creating much more affordable options. Though the company now has a full frame 50mm anamorphic lens,… Continue reading Hands-on and sample footage from the Sirui 24mm F2.8 1.33x anamorphic lens

6 DIY Photography Gifts for the Holidays (VIDEO)

Show Promo Image If you’re down to the wire on your Christmas shopping and a photographer, maybe you should consider making your own photo-based gifts this year? If so, check out the below video where photographers from COOPH share six easy DIY (do it yourself) photography gift ideas for the holidays. Henry Anderson Wed, 12/22/2021

Use “Versions” to Create Variations of a Photo in Lightroom & Get Edits Done Fast (VIDEO)

Show Promo Image Most of us would rather be out shooting than sitting behind a computer editing our work. In this quick episode of the popular “In a Lightroom Minute” series you’ll learn a remarkably easy technique that will save you tons of time processing photos. And that means getting back behind a camera where… Continue reading Use “Versions” to Create Variations of a Photo in Lightroom & Get Edits Done Fast (VIDEO)

New optical fabrication method uses liquid polymer for faster & cheaper custom lenses

Researchers at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology have developed a ‘faster, cheaper method to produce customized optical components’ for applications including ‘corrective lenses, augmented and virtual reality, autonomous vehicles, medical imaging and astronomy.’ As DIY Photography observes, it’s not unreasonable to think that the new lens making method could be used for photographic… Continue reading New optical fabrication method uses liquid polymer for faster & cheaper custom lenses