Laowa’s 2X Proteus Anamorphic Lenses Are Now Available as T2.9 Zooms
Laowa announced new Proteus 2x Anamorphic Zoom lenses for cinematographers. The Laowa Proteus 2x Anamorphic Zooms, available in 26-45mm and 45-85mm focal lengths, feature a constant T2.9 aperture. [Read More]
Use the INSANE Potential Of This Lightroom Tool to Boost Outdoor Photos (VIDEO)
Regular Shutterbug readers are well-acquainted with extraordinary German Landscape pro Christian Mohrle, not just because of his inspirational images but also for the post-processing tutorials shared on the popular PHLOG photography You Tube channel that’s loaded with helpful how-to tips. This must-see episode describes what Mohrle says is the “insane” potential of Lightroom’s Object Selection masks. Today’s demonstration image is a well-composed shot of a gorgeous mountain scene. However, the dull-gray photo is totally devoid of impact and this is where Mohrle’s “impossible” masks transform it into a keeper with minimal effort. Mohrle insists that in the next 14 minutes “you’ll learn how create complex masks using Lightroom’s Object Selection…
The Elinchrom LED 100 C Is the Company’s First-Ever Continuous Light
Elinchrom announced its first-ever continuous lighting solution: the LED 100C. Described as just the first product in a “new chapter” for the company, the new light is meant to combine professional-grade performance and compact portability. [Read More]
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…
