Ricoh Patents Shock-Absorbing Lens Caps
As the saying goes “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” but why not make it better? That’s probably the attitude Ricoh is approaching their newest patent with, because they’re making modifications to one of the few pieces of camera equipment that hasn’t changed since the early days — the lens cap. The patent isn’t...
Lens/Focus Shifter – Control your HDSLR lens without breaking the bank
The folks behind the Lens/Focus Shifter (official name still pending) have decided to throw away the traditional follow focus design for one that is both simpler and cheaper. The Shifter simply straps to the lens allowing you to control your focus or zoom without need of a rail support. While I’ve seen designs similar to...
PrimeCircle in depth at NAB 2012 – interview with Dante Cecchin
Tweet The folks at LockCircle announced the PrimeCircle A custom Zeiss ZF.2 ring kit on planet5D several weeks ago and our friends over at Cinema5D did an interview with Dante Cecchin at NAB and this morning released the video and background information. Interview with Dante Cecchin Can't see the video in your RSS reader or...
Massive 1700mm Carl Zeiss Lens
If you thought Nikon’s 6mm Fisheye lens from a week ago was crazy, get a load of this Carl Zeiss telephoto lens announced at Photokina back in 2006. The made-to-order lens was called the Apo Sonnar T* 1700 mm F4, and that little nub at the end? That’s a Hasselblad 6×6 medium format camera. The...
The Human Eye Can See in Ultraviolet When the Lens is Removed
You may have heard that digital cameras can be made sensitive to infrared light by removing the IR filter found inside, but did you now that something similar can be done with the human eye? People who have aphakia, or the absence of the lens on the eye, have reported the ability to see ultraviolet...
NAB 2012: Zeiss – New CP2 and Compact Zoom lenses
Richard from Zeiss speaks to us about new lenses. They are bringing to market more lenses, to increase their CP2 line. They are also introducing Super Speed versions of 35, 50 and 85 lenses. In addition, they are releasing a Compact Zoom 70-200
Two Initial Impressions
I recently purchased a Canon EF 2.0X III Telephoto Extender and a Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM 1-to-1 Macro Lens, and I wanted to share my initial impressions with you all. First, the 2x converter. Construction is very solid – it’s made of the same gray/white body material that the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L...
Carl Zeiss to introduce 2 new CP.2 lenses at NAB 2012
Another pre-NAB tease, this one from Carl Zeiss about 2 new CP.2 lenses to be announced at NAB. This time, they’re presenting the new 15mm and 135mm lenses. Zeiss NAB 2012 preview videos Can't see the video in your RSS reader or email? Click Here! Can't see the video in your RSS reader or email?...
Three Items of Equipment No Photographer Should Be Without
The title of this article begs for part of the answer to be camera and lens but then I wouldn’t have anything to write about or I’d have to title the article Five Items… In other words, I’m going to assume that the camera and lens is a given and not count them. After those...
Introducing RH-1 Anamorphic Lens for Canon DSLR
I got this announcement yesterday of this very interesting new lens for Canon DSLRs that will give a very unique anamorphic look to HDSLR video. I don’t have much in the way of details yet, but we should know more by NAB – and of course planet5D will be there! Introducing the RH-1 “Ultra” Anamorphic...
Cliff Tips: Here’s a Nikon Nikkor Telephoto Lens that won’t stay Home!
Nikon D7000, 17mm f11, 1/60, flash fill ISO 100 The Quest I recently had a pleasurable assignment photographing a beach wedding. Packing my photographic equipment was a challenge. I used Nikon DX size equipment to save weight and still … Continue reading →
zeiss announces: The new Distagon T* 2,8/15 super wide angle lens
Our friends (and sponsors) at Zeiss have announced today a new 15mm super wide angle lens that looks like it should appeal to many landscape and architectural photogs and filmmakers. We’ve got input from Zeiss as well as friend Chris Gampat from thePhoBlographer.com has had his hands on one of these large babies and has...
