The A7R III is arguably the best high resolution full frame camera on the market right now in terms of its mix of features, resolution and performance. If you’ve been thinking about picking one up but have been hesitating because of the price then now may be the time to pull that trigger thanks to some new savings on this incredible camera.
Things are starting to get exciting for the Nikon camp, especially since the company has a new (and believed to be full-frame) mirrorless camera in the works. Mirrorless Rumors has recently shared a possibly interesting development to this: Nikon has registered the name “Noct” under the camera and lens category last month.
If you’re thinking of switching to a camera backpack or adding one to your existing camera bag collection for more options, Tenba is one the brands to check out. The company has been actively releasing camera backpacks to cater to the different and discerning needs of photographers. The recent of these is the sleek Cooper backpack, which comes in two sizes: Slim Backpack and DSLR Backpack.
My introduction to “real” macro photography came more than a decade ago when I was reviewing the Canon MP-E 65mm F/2.8 1-5x Macro lens and Canon’s macro strobe setup. I had shot macro before, but this was my first time shooting with a lens that captured images greater than life-size, and it was a mesmerizing experience.I remember buying flowers so that I’d have a steady object to practice with, and I set them out on the dining room table in a nice sunny spot. At first, I took some images at the least magnified setting, the 1x power, and the images were lovely. With the Canon strobe system and some tinkering, I could really control focus and background lighting, and I took some nice photos.
Out of all the third-party lens manufacturers that have jumped onto the Sony FE ecosystem over the past year or so, none have released as many affordable, yet high-quality AF options as Rokinon. The company continues that trend today with the announcement of their new ultra-compact wide-angle Rokinon 24mm F2.8 AF; a lens that is sure to get some attention from street photography enthusiast.
Rolleiflex TLR cameras are always on top of every photographer and camera collector’s must-have list. Whether you’re looking to add one more to your growing collection or yet to have your first elegant Rolleiflex, you might want to check out our latest ebay find: a Wide-Angle Rolleiflex in mint condition. It doesn’t come for cheap, however, at a whopping $5,200 for the buy it now price.
I’ve been studying the work of master portrait photographer Annie Leibovitz lately and something finally caught my eye. Not about her pictures, which are consistently great for going on five decades now, but about her process. No, it’s not about how she typically uses a single light source balanced with the ambient light. And no, it’s not about how her crew works in chorus to coordinate key light and fill with flags and generally freeing the master to worry solely about connecting with her subjects. In fact, the simple little thing that struck me—that motivated me to write this very piece—was something surprisingly small. In several behind-the-scenes videos and photos of Leibovitz at work, I’ve noticed that the photographer is often sitting on an apple box.
Father’s Day, In case you were not yet aware, the big day (June 17th) is coming up fast and furious. So now is as good of a time as any to start thinking about what you want to get your dad; something that says I love you and I appreciate your efforts molding me into the person that I have become. If the dad in your life happens to be on the cutting edge of technology these days then they are likely shooting with a new Mirrorless system from Sony, Fujifilm or maybe even Panasonic or Olympus.
It is being reported that Fujifilm plans to launch their upcoming X-T3 at some point in the coming year, and in the new update, we will get Fujifilm’s new 26MP X-Trans IV sensor. It is a modest improvement over the 24MP X-Trans III sensor, but the sensor hasn’t ever really been Fujifilm’s weakness. Along with the reports of a new sensor, the X-T3 is said to have a true touchscreen along with ‘better battery performance’; and if this is true, it would be a welcome sign that Fujifilm will be fixing their battery problem.
Jonathan Higbee was our latest guest on Inside the Photographer’s Mind, and he was able to keep a full audience of folks enthralled with his words and experiences on what it’s like to be a modern street photographer. Jonathan is a rare breed, he’s a street photographer who actually makes his living from it. He isn’t an influencer, he isn’t sponsored by any sort of companies and the moment of publishing this post: he makes print sales. In fact, it’s 90% of his income.