Technique Tuesday: Fish, Fish–Go Away!
Good Morning Everybody, Photoshop World Washington, DC is wrapped up and we have the next two days off in the city. I’ve got a brand-new Technique Tuesday for you today so why don’t we get right to it. Fish, Fish–Go Away! The idea for this Te...
Pentax Introduces Superwide for 645D
Pentax has (re-)introduced the SMC-Pentax DA645 25mm ƒ/4 AL [IF] SDM AW for the medium-format 645D, a 19mm-equivalent superwide lens. The protrusion on the side, as you probably realize, is a half-opened filter drawer, showing a 40.5mm filter. Note the...
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...
Crash Cam: Filmmaking Inside the Box
Let’s look at how the crash cam world has changed because of the Canon 5D. It has replaced the eyemo that used to be a clapper of a 35 or 16mm with bad lenses. It could be blown up, bashed into, driven over, or you could even have a car land right on it.
The Zen masters of lens conversion – Visiting Technical Farm
By technical editor Matt Allard Located in a back street in suburban Tokyo, Technical Farm can be likened to a custom car workshop. There is no fancy signage, just the name in black letters on opaque glass. Inside, it can be likened to Santa’s workshop. Employees sit diligently at work benches, each performing a specialized...
Essential Equipment for the Serious Photographer
For discussion purposes let’s assume that a year or two ago you decided to take the plunge and upgrade from a point & shoot camera to DSLR. The first thing you probably learned was that in the beginning your photos weren’t any better with the DSLR and in some cases not as good. Fortunately, you...
Sony Apologizes for Shortage of NEX 24mm lens
Sony Corp. issued an apology on March 2nd to its customers for not being able to deliver adequate supplies of the Zeiss 24mm ƒ/1.8 ZA Sonnar T* E lens introduced with the new NEX 7. According to Google Translate, which...
Kirk’s Take: Leica 25mm Summilux Review
It's the available lenses that make Micro 4/3 an easy choice. Especially this one. By Kirk Tuck There's a lot of pressure put on reviewers to be fair and balanced in a way that seems the same as the social...
This Saturday
Housekeeping note: TOP won't be updating today, while the proprietor pretends to take a day off (although new comments will be posted). Tomorrow, we will publish "Kirk's Take" by Kirk Tuck—this month, a review of the Leica/Panasonic 25mm ƒ/1.4 Summilux...
Canon EOS 5D Mark III & Speedlite 600EX-RT – Announcement & Pre-Order
Contents: Official press release Key Features Price & Availability – Pre-Orders Available! Pictures Specifications The long awaited Canon EOS 5D Mark III has been finally announced! Canon not only announced the new DSLR camera, but also the new Speedlite 600EX-RT flash and Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT. ** The EOS 5D Mark III is also available for pre-order!...
What is the Best Lens for Portrait Photography?
Sometimes it’s fun to write articles about a subject that doesn’t have a “one right answer.” Not only does it make me really think about the subject before I start writing but it’s also usually somewhat controversial and garners a lot of comments. So for this subject please put in your “two cents worth” either...
