While companies generally tend to introduce their leading-edge technologies with their flagship products, these top-tier advancements will inevitably make their way into more entry-level products thanks to the continued development of said technologies along with the economies of scale lowering production costs over time. Such is the case with the RX100 VII, Sony’s latest premium compact point and shoot, which promises the performance of the flagship A9 and incorporates the company’s latest autofocus technologies like Real-Time Eye AF and Real-Time Tracking. For reference, Real-Time Eye AF and Real-Time Tracking were first introduced with the Crop Sensor Sony A6400 that was announced at the beginning of this year, and shortly thereafter patched into the Full Frame flagship Sony A9 along with the widely popular third-generation A7 cameras. Putting flagship-level performance into a premium compact point and shoot camera is a bold claim, so we were reasonably skeptical when we were first introduced to the RX100 VII, especially given our rather lukewarm experience with the previous model. We got to spend some time with the RX100 VII last week while we were in Oregon for Sony’s Kando 3.0 Trip, head on after the jump to see how the seventh generation RX100 fared.
If you’re in the market for a new camera and want to spend your hard-earned cash on one that has been thoroughly tested in both lab settings and in the real world, you need to see this roundup. We have put together a list of the top 10 performing camera sensors according to the guys and gals over at DXOMark. We have also complimented their findings with the pros and cons of each camera from our real-world reviews. Join us after the break to see the list of the top 10 performing camera sensors for August 2019.
Nature’s beauty and wonders come in many forms, which is why it’s no surprise that creatives always find them to be potent sources of inspiration. Whatever the genre, photographers always seem to find a way to integrate nature into their work. In his latest series, UK photographer Neil Burnham brings our attention to the beauty of dainty butterflies during the summer months. Whether you’re drawn to delicate flora and fauna or are interested in getting into macro photography, we’re sure this series is worth checking out for you.
Leather camera bags are among the most popular options for fashion-forward photographers. If that sounds like you, we think this new camera carry could be an eye-catching option. The Lookout Camera Bag by Heavy Leather NYC is a vintage-styled looker that promises to be a heavy-duty yet lightweight leather bag perfect for both studio and on-the-go use.
If you find nighttime to be particularly stimulating for coming up with interesting visual narratives, we’re sure you’ll like the latest work of Simon Åslund. As with his Night Series, it’s also a perfect example of what the mood and unique imagery of cities at night can inspire. This time, he takes us around empty streets of Stockholm to follow lone subjects acting out an interesting premise: doing shady deals in shady places.
Every now and again, I’ll go down a rabbit hole: and that’s how I went about purchasing and testing the Vanguard Havana 48. At times, I become unsatisfied with the camera bag that I’ve got because something about me or my needs change as a photographer. So when researching a number of camera bags, I found the Havana. In the photos that they present, it looks stylish and gorgeous. And to some folks, it will probably be the most stylish bag that they have. But to me, the discerningly stylish EIC of a large photography blog, I just can’t bring myself to use the Vanguard Havana 48 for every day uses. While functionally, it can meet and exceed those needs, I just wish that Vanguard would seriously put out something more handsome.
If you’ve been into lighting for many years, then you know what a Gobo is. For the rest of us though, a Gobo is basically anything that go between a light and the subject. A softbox can be a Gobo, but the vernacular refers to it being more homemade and put together. It’s designed to shape light. Sometimes all you need is a bit of light shaping.
Can you believe that in under one month Fall will be here? I know, it’s crazy. Soon the leaves on the trees will turn into those magical reds, oranges, golds, and yellows. The air will become beautiful and crisp, and those long hikes to your favorite destinations will be even more enjoyable. When it comes to landscape photography, we all know that you need great compositions to be able to tell the story. You also need to be able to capture as much detail as possible. This, my friends, is where tripods come in to play. In this round-up, we will take a quick look at five tripods that will help you capture your best landscape images yet.
No doubt you’ve seen the recent EISA award winners splattered all over your news feeds. Honestly, we have to say that some of the results were quite shocking, overall though, the winners in their respective categories are well chosen. There are a few companies out there though that really made some waves. We’re wondering if this year’s winners show the true direction of the camera market place. Can we glean anything from the EISA award winners from this year? Let’s take a quick look after the break.
While there are plenty of resources for photography tips and tricks out there, we also encounter some useless and absurd technical photography advice. These often do the opposite of what they’re supposed to do: help us become better photographers. You can trust the folks of Reddit to discuss the matter — and keep others away from crappy information.