Canon Has No Plans to Make a High-Resolution Version of Its Flagship R1
Canon’s EOS R1 is a very specialized camera designed for sports, wildlife, and photojournalism. But because its form factor is so appealing, many professional photographers have expressed interest in seeing a high-resolution version of the R1 released. Canon says that won’t happen. [Read More]
Viltrox Debuts Six Pro-Grade Raze AF Prime Lenses for DJI Ronin 4D
DJI Ronin 4D camera users are in for a treat as Viltrox announced a series of six full-frame prime lenses. [Read More]
Witness Amazing: New Roller Pro from Peak Design
Peak Design’s new Roller Pro Carry-On is a prayer answered for photographers, video content creators, carriers of miscellaneous valuable things and travelers everywhere. Forget everything you know about rolling suitcases—this is an all-new species of luggage that is certain to upend this segment of the camera carry-conveyance market for a long time to come. Peak Design is best known for creating the camera industry’s favorite straps, bags and photo backpacks. I’m openly fond of their products and use them daily for personal and professional applications. With the launch of the new Peak Design Roller Pro Carry-On via Kickstarter, they’ve reimagined nearly every component of the popular rolling bag carry solution…
The Sony a1 II’s Popularity Among Pros Shows How Much the ‘Little Things’ Matter
When Sony announced the a1 II last November, much was made of its mostly incremental upgrades. However, while the imaging pipeline is almost entirely unchanged, for working pros, that doesn’t matter — Sony cannot make the a1 II fast enough to keep pace with demand. [Read More]
The Best Monitors for the Apple Mac mini and Mac Studio
Apple’s redesigned M4 Mac mini and powerful Mac Studio are amazing computers for photographers and video editors, delivering excellent performance for the price. However, neither ships with a display, leaving customers to decide, “What’s the best monitor for my Mac mini (or Mac Studio)?” PetaPixel offers three great options. [Read More]
Zeiss’ Otus ML Lenses Promise Photographers Something Entirely Different
Zeiss made its long-awaited return to the traditional photography space by reintroducing its beloved Otus series for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 and Otus ML 85mm f/1.4 lenses channel a classic, manual-focus photographic workflow that most first-party lenses eschew in favor of clinical sharpness, digital lens corrections, and perhaps most notably, blazing-fast autofocus. For Zeiss, this is the Otus ML’s strength, not its weakness. [Read More]
Exposure Basics: How to Capture Detail in Dark Subjects (VIDEO)
OK, STOP and answer this question without giving it too much thought: Should you increase or decrease exposure when photographing dark subjects? Are you sure? If not, check out this quick tutorial from Ejaz Khan so you’ll get things right, whether you’re photographing wildlife or other outdoor scenes in which the key subject is darker than normal. Khan began his career in filmmaking before applying his love of drama and storytelling to still photography. He now travels the globe and uses his narrative skills to capture the untamed beauty, energy and movement of wildlife subjects. So he’s the right guy to address the question we posed at the onset by…
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Review: An Expensive Treat for Photographers
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is designed and engineered to be the best in the business for mobile photographers, though tighter competition and a key drawback may make it harder to stake that claim. [Read More]
Beginners Guide to Capturing Epic Photos of Starlit Skies (VIDEO)
Not long ago we featured a comprehensive guide to photographing the Milky Way, with camera settings advice, gear recommendations, post-processing tips, and more. We’re following up on that today with this primer for inexperienced photographers who want to capture awe-inspiring images of starlit skies, even when the Milky Way isn’t visible. Instructor Glenn Martin is a versatile award-winning Australian pro whose eclectic portfolio contains spectacular images of everything from landscapes to wedding photos. He’s been teaching astrophotography to beginners for years, and this 11-minute guide is just what you need, whether this genre is unfamiliar or you just need a quick refresher to brush up on your skills. You’ll be…
Leica’s Colorful New Binoculars Promise Performance and Style
Like many companies that make photographic lenses, Leica has its hands in many pies, including projectors, rifle scopes, and binoculars. It is the lattermost group that Leica updated today, launching four compact binoculars in the new Leica Ultravid Compact Colorline range. [Read More]
