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Video: Photographer shoots one model with three different vintage lenses

27 Sep

Photographer and filmmaker Mathieu Stern is good to his word. He said he would start a series of videos highlighting vintage lenses, and he has. In his second installment of “three vintage lenses, one model” he shoots the same model (obviously) using the Konica Hexanon 28mm f/3.5, Minolta MD 100mm f/2.5, and Industar 50-2 50mm f/3.5.

You might remember his previous test where he compared the Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 S.S.C., the Soligor 21mm f/3.8, and the Helios 103 53mm f/1.8 (which he had modified for tilt focusing).

This comparison is shot exactly the same way: no overbearing voiceover, just a quick introduction to the lenses before he goes out and shows all three in action at three different locations. Results are shown on-screen so you’ll want to watch this full screen at the highest resolution your internet connection can handle.

Let us know in the comments which of the three lenses is your favorite, and if you like this comparison check out Mathieu’s YouTube channel for a lot more vintage gear goodness.

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K-Pan is a 3D-printed panoramic film camera that shoots 6 x 14cm photos

26 Sep

The 3D-printed camera formerly known as the ‘Cycloptic Mustard Monster’ has launched on Kickstarter under the name K-Pan Panoramic Camera. This medium-format analog camera has the same design showcased earlier this year, and assuming the crowdfunding campaign is successful, it’ll be made available to buyers as a DIY kit. Creator Paul Kohlhausen is also offering 10 limited edition pre-assembled camera units.

The K-Pan’s components are printed from SLS nylon, and once assembled, the camera measures 22cm x 9cm / 8.6in x 3.5in and weighs 350g / 12oz (without a lens). Users supply their own 4 x 5 lens and 120 film, of which the camera shoots five 6 x 14cm frames per roll. When assembled according to its default design, the K-Pan’s focus is set to infinity; however, users can change that by inserting spacer brackets as desired.

Kohlhaussen is offering K-Pan in various bundle options with pledges starting at £270 / $ 364 for a standard kit. Shipments to backers are available globally and are anticipated to start in March 2018.

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GoPro Hero6 leaked again: Shoots 4K at 60fps, 1080p at 240fps, and costs $500

22 Sep
Newly leaked photos of the GoPro Hero6 form a Best Buy in Canada. Photo credit: The Verge

Days after the first photo of the upcoming GoPro Hero6 action camera leaked online, showing that the little cam will finally be able to shoot 4K at 60fps, another set of images has appeared after the camera was put up (by mistake, we assume) at a Best Buy in Canada. The photos were sent to tech site The Verge by a tipster who got to see that camera, and the leak reveals two more tantalizing details about the Hero6.

In addition to confirming the 4K 60fps news, the photo shows that the Hero6 will also be able to shoot FullHD 1080p video at 240fps slow motion, and the camera will sell for $ 650 CAD, or approximately $ 500 USD when it’s released.

The Verge is also reporting that GoPro will no longer use an Ambarella processor from the Hero6 onwards. Instead, the new camera will reportedly contain a custom-built processor known at GoPro as the “GP1,” leaving many to hope that this new chip will translate into better battery life and higher performance from GoPro’s future models.

Finally, the last piece of the puzzle is a release date, which was also leaked today. According to Twitter user Konrad Iturbe, who was able to gain access to GoPro’s staging website, the announcement/release date is set for September 28th.

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Now Offering Personal Shoots!

17 Mar

Garnished Studios is now offering simple personal shoots in three flavors! Vanilla – Nothing wrong with a classic. A single studio shoot with as many outfit changes as you can […]
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It shoots stills too: Panasonic GH5 studio scene and sample gallery

08 Mar

At first glance, the Panasonic DC-GH5 might appear to be more video-oriented than otherwise, but with an updated 20MP sensor, a new 12-60mm F2.8-4 kit lens bearing the coveted ‘Leica’ designation and refined autofocus performance, that doesn’t mean it’s not capable of shooting impressive stills as well. Panasonic has also told us they’ve been hard at work updating their JPEG engine, so we’ve taken it out on the town, to a Rugby match, and we’ve carefully analyzed its performance in the the studio to see how it really performs. Click through to take a look.

See the Panasonic GH5 in our
studio test scene

Sample Gallery

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First look video: YI 4K+ action camera shoots 4K/60p and stabilized 4K/30p

20 Feb

The YI 4K+ uses the latest generation of Ambarella processing chip, making it capable of 4K/60p video capture. It can also shoot impressively smooth 4K/30p footage using electronic stabilization. Other standout features include a 2.2″ Gorilla Glass touch display, the best user interface of any action camera on the market and USB-C connectivity.

We’re eager to spend more time putting the YI 4K+ to the test. Keep your eyes peeled for an updated 4K action camera roundup coming this spring.

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Sample reel: the Sony RX100 V shoots impressively detailed 4K video

16 Oct

Sony’s RX100-series has always been a capable machine for video as well as stills, and the Mark V version is no exception. With the addition of phase-detection autofocus and oversampled 4K footage, we’ve been impressed with what we’ve seen so far. In this video, you’ll be able to check out 4K footage, 1080p footage (scaled to 4K), high frame rate footage, and more. Note that for the image stabilization demo, no attempt was made to smooth the camera motion – just normal walking with a camera out in front.

The only adjustments applied in post were to conform the higher frame rate clips to 30p, and to upscale as necessary to fill the frame (there is no change in crop-factor when going to 1080p as long as you haven’t enabled active or intelligent active IS, the shift in the fountain shot was just a reframing of the camera on our tripod). Otherwise, all clips are straight-out-of-camera.

Click here to download the clip for yourself.

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Sony’s new flagship FDR-X3000 action cam shoots stabilized 4K video

09 Sep
The new Sony X3000 both offer image stabilization, with the X3000 (left) shooting 4K and the (center) Full HD. Both are sold in optional kits with the new, smaller live-view remote.

Sony has announced that the 4K-capable flagship FDR-X3000 action camera (previously announced in Japan) will go on sale in North America, along with the Full HD FDR-AS300 action camera. Both makes use of Sony’s Balanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilization (BOSS – yes, really), which can be used when shooting 4K video on the X3000 and Full HD on the AS300. 

Stabilized 4K footage from an action camera is a very big deal. Of the cameras included in our recent 2016 Action Camera roundup, only one is capable of stabilized 4K, and it’s an adventure tracker, not an action camera.

Both the X3000 and AS300 also feature new Zeiss lens designs, and utilize 8.2MP BSI Exmor R CMOS sensors with full sensor readout and no pixel binning. The models feature identical designs, and are smaller than previous Sony action cameras. The user interface has also been vastly improved.

The X3000 will be sold body-only for $ 400 and kitted with a new 30% smaller live view remote (X3000R) for $ 450. The AS300 will be sold body-only for $ 300 and kitted with the new live view remote (AS300R) for $ 450. Both will be available in North America in late September.

Press Release:

Sony Announces new Flagship 4K and HD Action Cams with Superior Image Stabilization

New 4K and HD POV Cameras Feature Balanced Optical SteadyShot® Image Stabilization, Live-View Remote, 4K Time-lapse Capture and other professional capabilities

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 9, 2016 – Sony Electronics, a worldwide leader in digital imaging, has today introduced their first POV cameras to feature the innovative Balanced Optical SteadyShot (B.O.SS) image stabilization technology, the FDR-X3000R 4K*  model and HDR-AS300R Full HD model.

The flagship feature of the two new cameras – Balanced Optical SteadyShot* – is an advanced form of image stabilization where internally, the camera’s lens and sensor are joined and moved together to compensate for camera shake caused by excessive motion, whether shooting handheld with optional accessories or during a fast-paced sporting activity. This is a particularly effective technology when paired with a POV action camera design as it ensures captured video footage is smooth and stable – even in 4K or high-frame-rate shooting modes.

Advanced Movie-Making Capabilities

The versatile new FDR-X3000R and HDR-AS300R Action Cam feature a new ZEISS® Tessar lens with significantly less lens distortion than previous models3. They are also equipped with a new back-illuminated Exmor R® CMOS sensor with large pixels designed for 16:9 aspect ratio video plus a powerful BIONZ X™ processor, ensuring that video quality remains consistently strong across all settings.

The new cameras utilize full pixel readout without pixel binning technology to produce exceptionally high resolution and accurate colors in both 4K (FDR-X3000R only) and Full HD videos. This allows them to read and process data from all of the sensor’s pixels, producing highly detailed video content with minimal noise and ‘jaggies’ in a variety of formats including the high data stream XAVC S™ codec (100Mbps in 4K and 50Mbps in Full HD) 4. The FDR-X3000R can also shoot 120p in Full HD and HDR-AS300R can shoot 120p in HD for impressive slow-motion footage 5. Both cameras offer a new angle of view adjustment, with a 3x smooth zoom or preset “wide”, “medium” and “narrow”6 settings. This allows shooters to get even closer to the action during movie recording, and reducing barrel distortion common with wide view POV cameras.

FDR-X3000R and HDR-AS300R each have a built-in stereo mic7 with wind noise reduction to reduce the impact of wind interference on overall audio quality, and are equipped with stereo microphone input for advanced recording.

LiveView Remote and User Interface

Sony’s new Action Cam models will be offered in a kit with a compact Live-View Remote8 that is about 30% smaller than previous9 version. The remote, with a mountable design, acts as an extension of the camera and allows users to see what is being recorded when the camera is not accessible. The remote has the ability to control various functionalities including shooting settings, start/stop recording, power on/off and more. It also features an “auto display off” mode that turns off its LCD screen display automatically during shooting in order to save power of both camera and remote.

The versatile remote accessory can be attached to various optional accessories such as Finger Grip (AKA-FGP1), Shooting Grip (VCT-STG1) or Handlebar Mount (VCT-HM2) using supplied mount adaptor, or worn as a wristband using supplied belt. Users can also utilize Sony’s PlayMemories Mobile™ application – available for both Android and iOS – to control the new Action Cam with a smart device10.

Based on extensive feedback from athletes, filmmakers and more casual users, the new cameras and Live-View Remote feature a more in-depth user interface and menu system, with a rich indication of camera settings that makes it easier to navigate menus and customize settings as needed. The new models also offers “Wi-Fi high power mode”, which extends to communication distance between the camera and Live-View Remote11 for more flexible shooting.

Additional Feature Enhancements

The FDR-X3000R and HDR-AS300R both include a unique Time-lapse Capture feature that shoots still images in pre-set intervals that can later be transformed into a stunning 4K time-lapse movie utilizing the Action Cam Movie Creator software12. The Action Cam App13 can also create time-lapse movies in Full HD.

Built-in GPS inherited from previous models3 is available, allowing location tracking and speedometer to be added to the video file when Action Cam Movie Creator is used. This also allows GPS Data Overlay on video to read your speed data and generate another video file14 that includes your route, speed information, etc.

Additionally, an updated version Sony’s own in-built movie creator – Highlight Movie Maker15 – is available in the new cameras. The innovative feature, which now utilizes face detection technology, automatically assembles footage into a video highlight package and pairs it with custom music for the ultimate viewing experience.

For the more advanced user, there are an expanded scope of manual controls and setting adjustments including white balance, and auto exposure shifting. Loop recording is also available, allowing users to maximize usage of available memory card space to ensure they get the exact shot they are looking for.

The FDR-X3000R and HDR-AS300R have a splash-proof body and are waterproof with supplied Underwater Housing (MPK-UWH1) 7 that is certified down to 197 ft. / 60m in depth. A new range of accessories for Action Cam has also been announced, including the Finger Grip (AKA-FGP1) that is an ideal travel accessory as it enables flexible one-handed shooting and the MC Protector (AKA-MCP1) for extra protection from lens scratches and dirt.

Pricing and Availability

The new Sony FDR-X3000 will be sold as body only for about $ 400 US ($ 550 CA), and will be offered as a kit (model FDR-X3000R) with the new Live-View Remote for about $ 550 US ($ 700 CA).

The new Sony HDR-AS300 will be sold as a body only for about $ 300 US ($ 400 CA) and will be offered as a kit (model HDR-AS300R) with the new Live-View Remote for about $ 450 US ($ 550 CA).

The new AKA-FGP1 finger grip will be sold for about $ 25 US ($ 40 CA), and the AKA-MCP1 lens shield will be sold for about $ 35 US ($ 50 CA).

All products will be available in North America in late September at authorized dealers.

Notes:

1) 3840 × 2160 pixels.
2) Distortion in image quality or out-of-focus may occur when used in close proximity to vibrating motors and engines. Image results can be improved by using Action Cam with optional accessory Motor Vibration Absorber for X3000/AS300 (AKA-MVA).
3) FDR-X1000V, HDR-AS200V.
4) A micro SDXC/SDHC Class 10 or higher is required for XAVC S recording. Micro SDXC/SDHC UHS-I U3 or higher is required for 4K 100Mbps recording.
5) Requires post-processing for slow-motion movie
6) Medium and narrow are not available in 4K, time-lapse capture, and high speed recording.
7) Recorded sound level is lower when using supplied Underwater Housing (MPK-UWH1).
8) Not sold separately. Included only as part of the FDR-X3000R, HDR-AS300R or HDR-AS50R.
9) Previous model is RM-LVR2.
10) Camera on/off control requires Bluetooth 4.0 compatible smartphone or tablet (iPhone/iPad or Android ver.5.0 or later) with PlayMemories Mobile ver. 5.5 or later.
11) The Live-View Remote may not be able to turn the camera on/off depending on the physical environment and the communication distance. The communication distance will be dependant on the physical environment and connected device.
12) Requires version 5.1 or later for Windows and 3.1 or later for Mac.
13) Requires version 2.0 or later of the application. Available for Android and iOS.
14) Requires version 5.2 or later for Windows and version 3.2 or later for Mac.
15) Requires a smartphone or tablet with PlayMemories Mobile ver.5.1 or later for the operation. Not available in XAVC S 4K, XAVC S HD 24p, and high speed recording modes.

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Sony Alpha 7S II records 4K internally, shoots up to ISO 409,600

16 Sep

Sony has introduced the Alpha 7S II, a second iteration of its video-centric Alpha 7S. The a7S II adds a wealth of videography features, including the ability to record 4K footage internally with full pixel read-out. Read more

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Sony Alpha 7S II records 4K internally, shoots up to ISO 409,600

12 Sep

Sony has introduced the Alpha 7S II, a second iteration of its video-centric Alpha 7S. The a7S II adds a wealth of videography features, including the ability to record 4K footage internally with full pixel read-out. Read more

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