There are still some fantastic photography deals to be had as we head into the new year. If you have been thinking about buying a new camera, some new glass, or perhaps some new presets, actions and overlays to help speed up processing, these deals are for you. You can grab a Fujifilm X-T2 with lens for just $1,399, the Sony A7R II is just $1,598, and the Sony A7 II is still available for $998! You’ll also find the Sony A7R III with a $400 discount! If you want to save big and have the most impressive library of Lightroom presets there is a buy one get two software bundle that will come with 16,000 presets for just $39! We have also found deals on accessories and storage too. Check out the deals after the break.
When using the Fujifilm 8-16mm f2.8 R LM WR on the Fujifilm X-T3, I was both enthused and confused. In some ways, it feels like a massive prime lens as the zooming mechanic is almost completely internal. But at the same time, it’s big. At f2.8 and with a ton of weather sealing, I can sort of understand why though. This lens is designed for the photographer who needs the ability to shoot super wide and that has access to zoom capabilities. If you’re the type of photographer who prefer prime lenses then you’ll be perhaps more delighted with a lens like their very good 16mm f1.4 R WR. However, I must admit that the Fujifilm 8-16mm f2.8 R LM WR is an incredibly fun lens to use.
For photographers that need to shoot on location, lugging around heavy monolights with massive battery packs can be quite a hassle, especially if you’re working with a skeleton crew or running solo. This is where the Flashpoint eVOLV 200 TTL Pocket Flash comes in, delivering 200 watt-seconds of light output in a compact package barely larger than a conventional speedlight. While you won’t be overpowering direct sunlight with the Flashpoint eVOLV 200 anytime soon, it is a great strobe for any photographer that is looking for a versatile, portable flash. For those that may not be aware, Flashpoint is actually one of Adorama’s in house brands, with Chinese lighting equipment manufacturer Godox being the OEM. The Flashpoint eVOLV 200 TTL Pocket Flash is also sold under the Godox brand as the Godox AD200.
University students in Virginia who are joining the workforce soon may find this project helpful. Lexington-based mobile photography and headshot studio University Headshots wants to expand their equipment and reach to bring affordable professional headshots to campuses across the state through Kickstarter funding.
When Canon introduced their new Mirrorless cameras earlier on this year (The EOS R) one of the stand out features was that the lens mount was so huge. While other manufacturers like Sony have made all things Mirrorless smaller, the late comer to the Mirrorless party seems to have decided that bigger is better. In a recently released interview, Canon engineers seem to be having a sly dig at Sony by saying that lenses with smaller mounts are far less capable than those with larger mounts. Read on after the break to find out more about what the Canon engineers are wafting on about.
Photo editing has become synonymous with the act of taking photos. No matter what photographic genre you practise, the likelihood is that after each shoot you load up your images and start making adjustments. Whether it’s a slight tweak to the highlights or a big pump in contrast, the editing room is where you bring your photo to life. But why? Why are so many of us conditioned to think a photo isn’t a photo until it has been processed in post-production? I decided to free myself of the editing shackles and I haven’t looked back since. Here’s what I learned.
A few years ago, I was incredibly frustrated with the entire photo industry in different ways than I am today; though it’s only a few years ago, I today see absolutely no reason for anyone to truly own a DSLR. But a mirrorless camera? I remember years ago when I started this site that I was waiting for the day when I wouldn’t need to carry around the giant Canon DSLRs that I had been using. As time went on, I phased out lots of Canon gear until the Sony a7r III and a Metabones adapter made it almost totally obsolete for me. These days I instead reach for the Canon EOS R when testing anything Canon EF mount–but Sony and Fujifilm have stayed a constant in my mirrorless journey.
Another day, another rare vintage camera to drool over! Our latest find is yet another stunning rare item that’s guaranteed to make a fine addition to our camera shelves — and put a dent in our wallets: a 24K Gold Leica M4-2 with a matching German-made 50mm f1.4 Summilux lens.
If we analyse both genres, on the surface we will find many similarities. Both center around the model of the candid frame. They are unpredictable and often the photographer will have to adapt their approach in order to get the story they are wanting to tell. They are a form of social documentary, portraying the current times, people and culture. When we think of some of the masters, take Robert Frank as an example, his work has somehow merged the two genres and made it into one. But remember, that is just the surface. Once we go deeper the differences start to develop and we’re going to take a look at them.
When Nikon launched their Nikon Z cameras earlier on this year they told the world that the Z mount would be capable of supporting lenses faster the F0.95. Thanks to a recently found schematic it seems as though an unnamed third party lens developer is indeed thinking about making a f0.7 lens for Nikon Mirrorless cameras. Read on after the break to find out more about what could be a bokeh beast.