Leather straps are among the most popular options for photographers, so it’s no surprise — and totally welcome — that more of these keep adding to the pile. The Anchor Strap, one of the latest to come up on Kickstarter, promises to look good, feel great, and adapt to your shooting needs. It’s worth checking out to see if it’s just the camera strap you’ve been looking for.
With Fujifilm fans and photographers eager to go medium format counting down the days to getting their hands on the Fujifilm GFX 100, we spotted something to satisfy that curiosity, even for just a little bit. Adorama recently shared a short hands-on video from Seth Miranda, who got to take a pre-production model of Fujifilm’s new medium format contender out to Tokyo for a test run. So, check it out if you’re interested in finding out how that went down!
At some point in every portrait photographer’s career (or hobby), there will come a time when things just don’t go as planned, even if you think you got everything sorted out. And when it does, you either have to be resourceful and improvise, or make the most out of what’s available to you. This was exactly the lesson recently learned by Melbourne-based wedding and event photographer Ben Samuel. If it has yet to happen to you, his video below should give you an idea on what to do so the day won’t go to waste.
The last time that I suffered through a creative rut, I spent around a year or so trying to figure out who I was photographically. But what I learned during that time is that it doesn’t make any sense to force it. Lots of photographers during their creative ruts spend time trying new things over and over again. And it’s fun–sometimes things don’t end up going in their portfolio and sometimes they learn new things that they add to it. For some, that’s fine. It’s part of the process and they’re not forcing themselves through their rut.
We have all spoken about the camera market and the state that it’s currently in, and while some manufacturers seem to think the camera market is doomed (looking at you Canon), others are finding plenty of sweet, sweet fruit to collect and enjoy. A recent Japanese camera market study which covers dates from April 2018 through to March 2019 has just been released, and the numbers are incredibly interesting. Join us after the break for all the juicy details.
“The Acquaintance” centers around photojournalist Esther Mbabazi’s chronicles in Bududa on the slopes of Mountain Elgon. Bududa has a hilly landscape that presents geographical challenges. Naturally, this complicates movement, especially for pregnant mothers. Walking long distances up and down hills to get to the hospital can prove to be a challenge–so pregnant women often opt for working with TBAs instead. As a documentary photographer, Esther uses storytelling and photojournalism to address issues in her society. Coming from a humble background, her work explores changing conditions on the African continent, with a focus on the social, economic, physical and emotional aspects of daily life, especially in rural areas and minority groups. Esther is driven to bring to light issues in society that are too often overlooked.
When I first heard the rumors of the Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay, I admittedly groaned. The company’s last attempt at fusing digital and analog together was subpar in my opinion. But with their second attempt in the form of the Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay, I’m pleasantly surprised and shocked. This is THE SMALLEST INSTAX FILM CAMERA. And not only is it small, but it’s one that reminds me of a suped-up compact camera from yesteryear while embracing lots of new fashionista influences. The Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay is going to appeal to so many different types of photographers: there is something here for not just the younger crowds but also the photographers that really care about image quality. The lens on the Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay is one of the sharpest that I’ve seen and used as it moves the camera away from plastics to glass. Then there is the Bluetooth accessibility that allows a photographer to wirelessly control the camera from the app. Indeed, Fujifilm packed a whole lot into the Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay.
Epson have just announced that the successor to the popular SureLab Minilab D700 will be hitting retail outlets in July 2019. The Epson Surelab D870 Minilab will be capable of producing vast quantities of prints in a very short amount of time, which will no doubt be music to the ears of those who are in the business of small-format photo production. Join us after the break for a more detailed look at specifications and pricing for the Epson Surelab D870 Minilab photo printer.
Temperatures are starting to rise around here, and it has nothing to do with summer beating down the door; it’s because these camera deals are red hot. Sony, Canon, Nikon, and Panasonic have been slashing prices on their cameras, and there are some truly incredible deals. The Sony A7 II is $998, the A7R III is down to $2,598, and the a6000 kit with two lenses is just $648! The Canon 6D Mk II has a discount of $530, and the Nikon Z6 with lens adapter can be yours for just $1796.95! Panasonic are in on the action too. The GH5 has a $500 discount which brings it down to $1497.99. Come on in and check out all of the camera deals, and savings on lenses that we have found for you.
I’m very shocked at how much I liked the Sony 200-600mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS after playing with it for a weekend a few weeks ago. I’m not at all saying that because I doubt Sony’s ability to make a great lens, but because I found the lightweight, focal length range, relatively compact size, and image stabilization combined well together to create what could arguably be Sony’s most useful lens to date for photojournalism. Though it’s only of the G moniker and not a G Master, there is little holding me back in saying that any photographer would be unwise to not purchase this lens. At a $2,000 price point, every photographer will get a number of useful focal lengths along with image stabilization and small size. Plus, it’s got a solid image quality! Though despite all of this, I’m still a bit wary as the last time I used a G series lens, I had a bad experience with its build quality.