Many camera manufacturers are now feeling the effects of the corona virus. Ultimately, the cameras and the important individual parts are mainly produced in China. Numerous factories there are currently not working due to the risk of coronavirus. And even in the factories where people work, some workers are not always available because they are stuck somewhere due to travel bans or quarantine measures.
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This is the first time that Better Photography has reviewed a lens made for aerial photography applications. Saruhan Firat tests the lens on land to find out how good it is for general shooting.
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FUJIFILM’S X-T30 so-called ‘little giant’ is a smaller, lighter and more affordable alternative to the fabulous X-T3. It employs the same 26.1MP X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor, includes a sophisticated 425-point autofocus system with reliable face and eye detection, and is capable of shooting as fast as 30 frames per second. For those interested in video, 4K recording is on offer at up to 30fps.
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The atx-m 85 mm f/1.8 FE is first in a new line of lenses for mirrorless mounts
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Hasselblad has announced what it claims is ”the world’s lightest digital medium format autofocus Lens on the market today”, the XCD 4/45P.
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Hits: 39A polariser can cut out unwanted reflections and boost bath contrast and colour saturation in a scene There are two types of polariser: linear and circular. The term circular polariser does not refer to the filter’s actual shape, but to the way in which the light is polarised – in a circular motion. Linear polarisers have a habit of messing up autofocus and metering, so you should stick to the circular type. Do you need a polariser? A polariser has a couple of very important functions. First, it reduces…
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The flagship D5 model from Nikon is as good as it gets, capable of capturing excellent stills and stunning video
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At the same time as announcing the D780, Nikon has released a pair of new zooms. The latest arrival in the F-mount is the Nikkor AF-S 120-300 mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR – a professional zoom designed for sports and action photography with high-end DSLRs like the forthcoming Nikon D 6.
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Sony doesn‘t want the Alpha 7R IV to be thought of solely in terms of resolution, but a 61M P sensor is bound to grab the headlines. This camera beats its full-frame rivals by some margin and re-establishes Sony as a frontrunner in a full-frame mirrorless camera market that‘s become very crowded.
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Hits: 30BACKPACKS are great for carrying large amounts of kit, as they’re more comfortable than shoulder bags for moving heavy loads over any kind of distance. The usual problem is access – it’s invariably more awkward to get at your kit. For shooting on the move, the sideopening type tends to be the least inconvenient, and this is a fine example. Handy Design The reason why Manfrotto Advanced2 Travel Backpack works so well lies in its cleverly designed opening. A single, continuously-curving zip forms a figure-of-six shape, and opening it…
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