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  • How to: iFixit disassembles the Fujifilm X100T

    Fujifilm X100T iFixit disassembly guide

    Curious about what lies beneath the black (and maybe silver) panels of your Fujifilm X100T? Wonder no more, as iFixit has just published a disassembly guide. With nary more than a Phillips #00 screwdriver, tweezers and a heavy-duty spudger you’ll be well on your way to unlocking the mysteries of Fujifilm’s beloved mirrorless model. See some of the highlights here, and be sure to check out the full guide at iFixit.

    Take a look at the Fujifilm X100T Disassembly Guide at iFixit

    Fujifilm X100T iFixit disassembly guide

    An easy but important first step – removing the camera battery to ensure you make it through the disassembly process unscathed, whether or not your camera does. 

    All images courtesy of iFixit

    Fujifilm X100T iFixit disassembly guide

    A nylon spudger is recommended to nudge the edge of the leather skin up, so that you don’t scratch the surface of the camera. From there, it can be carefully peeled back by hand.

    All images courtesy of iFixit

    Fujifilm X100T iFixit disassembly guide

    Starting on the bottom, you’ll put the screwdriver to work removing the screws securing the cameras side and bottom plates.

    All images courtesy of iFixit

    Fujifilm X100T iFixit disassembly guide

    After removing many tiny screws, the back panel can be pulled back from the camera body, revealing a scene that looks like this. The LCD and back panel can both be removed by gently pulling on the ribbons that connect them to the camera body.

    All images courtesy of iFixit

    Fujifilm X100T iFixit disassembly guide

    With a couple more screws removed, a silver frame covering the guts of the camera can be pulled back. You’ll use a plastic opening tool to pry the orange ribbon connecting this component the main part of the camera.

    All images courtesy of iFixit

    Fujifilm X100T iFixit disassembly guide

    After removing even more screws, the top panel can be lifted from the camera body, and detached using a plastic opening tool.

    All images courtesy of iFixit

    Fujifilm X100T iFixit disassembly guide

    Before long, you’ll find something that looks like this. You’re looking at the back side of the sensor and its associated circuitry, beyond which lies the lens.

    All images courtesy of iFixit

    Fujifilm X100T iFixit disassembly guide

    With the sensor out of the way, the next step is to remove the covering on the back of the lens.

    All images courtesy of iFixit

    Fujifilm X100T iFixit disassembly guide

    With that removed, you’ll remove some more screws to reveal a coiled spring. We were a bit puzzled by this one, but our friend Roger Cicala over at LensRentals had some insight, as usual. The X100T’s focus motor only drives the focusing element in one direction, so the spring works to push the element back the other way. Using this kind of system probably saves a bit of battery life and reduces size. You learn something new every day, right?

    All images courtesy of iFixit

    Fujifilm X100T iFixit disassembly guide

    Here’s the X100T’s motherboard, freed from the body of the camera. iFixit recommends metal tweezers to pull the orange ribbon from the component and detach it.

    All images courtesy of iFixit

    Fujifilm X100T iFixit disassembly guide

    If all goes well, your disassembly will result in something like this. Don’t worry, you can put the whole thing back together again by following the directions in reverse.

    All images courtesy of iFixit

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • iPhone SE is a compact-sized iPhone 6s

    When Apple launched the iPhone 6 in 2014, some users weren’t happy about the new model’s 4.7-inch screen and the device’s overall larger dimensions than its iPhone 5s predecessor. With today’s launch of the Apple iPhone SE, Apple once again has a compact option with top-end specification on offer. Read more

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Apple launches 9.7-inch iPad Pro with 12MP camera

    Apple’s latest iPad Pro variant combines the 9.7-inch form factor of the iPad Air series with the desktop-level processing power of the original iPad Pro, providing an alternative for those who find the latter’s 12.9-inch display and overall dimensions too large. Read more

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Showing dynamism: EOS 80D breaks new ground for Canon low ISO DR

    Our testing shows that Canon’s EOS 80D features a sensor with greatly improved Raw dynamic range. The results appear to confirm the company has moved to a new sensor design with lower read noise.

    Previous Canon sensors have conducted the analogue to digital conversion step away from the sensor, an approach that contributed noise that limited dynamic range at low ISO settings (while still allowing the excellent high ISO performance that Canon’s CMOS chips built a reputation with). The sensors in the EOS 80D and EOS-1D X Mark II appear to have an on-chip ADC design that conducts the conversion within the sensor, shortening the electronic path and preventing this noise building up. Let’s take a look at the 80D’s Raw DR performance in a couple of our studio tests.

    Exposure Latitude

    In this test we look to see how tolerant of pushing exposure the 80D’s Raw files are. We’ve done this by exposing our scene with increasingly lower exposures, then pushed them back to the correct brightness using Adobe Camera Raw. Examining what happens in the shadows allows you to assess the exposure latitude (essentially the dynamic range) of the Raw files.

    Because the changes in this test noise are primarily caused by shot noise and this is mainly determined by the amount of light the camera has had access to, the results are only directly comparable between cameras of the same sensor size. However, this will also be the case in real-world shooting if you’re limited by what shutter speed you can keep steady, so this test gives you an idea of the amount of processing latitude different formats give.

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    As you can see, the 80D is contributing less noise to its images than the 70D did, and this difference will be evident when you try to pull shadows up. It isn’t quite a match for the Nikon D7200$ (document).ready(function() { $ (“#imageComparisonLink2211”).click(function() { ImageComparisonWidgetLink(2211); }); }), but it’s enough that in real-world use, the files should have similar – if not slightly more – processing flexibility than the Canon EOS 5DS$ (document).ready(function() { $ (“#imageComparisonLink2215”).click(function() { ImageComparisonWidgetLink(2215); }); }), despite the latter’s larger sensor! 

    See our ISO Invariance test results

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Irix 15mm F2.4 ‘Blackstone’ and ‘Firefly’ lenses for DSLRs to launch this spring

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    Switzerland-based company TH Swiss has introduced the Irix 15mm F2.4 lens for DSLR cameras. The manual focus lens features a ‘neutrino’ coating that helps keep ghosting, color aberration and flare under control.

    The 15mm F2.4 is designed for full-frame cameras. It offers a minimum focusing distance of 28cm/11in, and the focus ring provides a ‘click’ tactile feedback when focused to infinity. The lens is composed of 15 elements in 11 groups. Three of the elements have a high refractive index (HRI) elements while another two feature extra-low dispersion (ED) glass. A pair of glass aspherical lenses ensure minimal distortions and aberrations while improving image edge brightness and overall image quality, says the company.

    The Irix 15mm is offered in two varieties: ‘Blackstone’ and ‘Firefly.’ The Irix Blackstone features a magnesium and aluminum body able to withstand ‘extreme conditions,’ while the Irix Firefly model is, according to the company, the lightest lens in its class. Both versions of the lens will launch this spring in Canon EF, Nikon F and Pentax K mount; price hasn’t been revealed at this time.

    Press release:

    Meet the Irix 15mm f/2.4. The photographers dream. Built by engineers and perfected by designers.

    The new ultra wide-angle, rectilinear manual lens designed for DSLR cameras guarantees exceptional optical performance.

    The Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens is designed to deliver the best optical performance and match full frame DSLR cameras demands. Providing a focal length of 15mm, this new lens model is ideal for outdoor and indoor photography whether it is photojournalism, landscapes or architecture.

    From 19 to 22 March, during The Photography Show in Birmingham, TH Swiss will be premiering new family of lenses. Visit Irix at Stand No F121.

    Innovative technology

    Combining capabilities specific to analogue photography with ingenious technology and solutions, the Irix 15mm f/2.4 is the perfect tool for both professionals and hobbyists. The new special features such as focus lock, infinity click and hyperfocal scale set a new level of manual lens functionality. Focus lock enables to lock the focus ring at any time enssuring the chosen settings. Hyperfocal distance scale gives information about the accessible range for depth of field for a given aperture simply and intuitively. When the focusing ring is set in the “infinity” position, there is a noticeable “click” (infinity click), making it easier to find the value without looking.

    Extraordinary optical performance

    The Irix 15mm f/2.4 meets the most demanding requirements of modern cameras. Thanks to sophisticated optical construction and special neutrino coating, colour aberration, ghosting and flare effects have been reduced to the absolute minimum, so the lens is ready to meet the requirements of the 50+ megapixel sensors of the newest cameras.

    The complex optical system consist of 15 elements in 11 groups. Three of the lens elements have a high refractive index and two others have been made from extra-low dispersion glass. The construction also contains two glass aspherical lenses that are responsible for extremely high image quality and improving image brightness at edges, while minimizing distortions and aberrations at the same time.

    With a minimum focusing distance of 0.28 metre and 9 rounded shaped aperture blades, the lens stands for supremely smooth out-of-focus areas. Working with a narrow depth of field it allows the user to fully enjoy the bokeh effect.

    Resistant to extreme conditions

    Irix 15mm f/2.4 lenses are made with extreme precision, allowing them to be used in even the harshest weather conditions. Each lens is equipped with a weather sealed construction that protects the interior against dust and moisture. Thanks to inner seals they are also protected from accidental water splashes.

    Prepare for more and create

    Despite its short focal length and large aperture, the Irix 15mm f/2.4 is equipped with not only a front filter mount, but also has a rear gelatin filter slot. The design of the lens allows the use of 95 mm screw-in filters at the front in the petal-shape lens hood and gelatin filters at the back of the lens. This ensures unlimited possibilities for image creation.

    Personalize your view

    For the comfort of our customers Irix has created two versions of the Irix 15mm f/2.4 to meet their personality and individual taste.

    Irix Blackstone: classic design meets maximum functionality, achieving the perfect match of innovative technology. The durable aluminium and magnesium body ensures foolproof protection of your lens, even in extreme conditions. Engraved fluorescent markings that reflect the light enable easy operation in all lighting conditions.

    Irix Firefly: high quality mechanism in a handy design. Ergonomic focusing ring offers the freedom to capture the most ideal moment, whether it is big city architecture or wildlife scenery. The most lightweight lens in its class. Challenge accepted.

    Irix Swiss Design

    Irix Swiss Design stands for minimalism in style while maintaining maximum functionality. It is a perfect mixture of European design combined with Korean precision. The same look and feel of all products in the Irix family. The same consistency, product packaging and complementary elements, all perfectly shaped and fitting one another.

    Ultimate precision

    Each Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens leaving the factory has been properly calibrated. However, the focus calibration function provides the unique opportunity to adjust the focusing scale for a particular model of camera.

    Technical data

    • IMAGE SIZE 35mm “Full Frame”
    • FOCAL LENGTH 15 mm
    • FIELD OF VIEW 110? (diagonal)
    • FOCUSING RANGE 0.28 m (0.92 ft) – ?
    • FOCUSING TYPE manual with lock function
    • APERTURE RANGE f/2.4 – f/22
    • APERTURE CONTROL via camera
    • APERTURE SHAPE 9 rounded blades
    • LENS CONSTRUCTION 15 elements in 11 groups 3x HR, 2x ED, 2x ASP
    • FRONT FILTER THREAD 95 x 1.0 mm
    • REAR GELATIN FILTER SLOT 30 x 30 mm
    • AVAILABLE MOUNTS Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K
    • DIMENSIONS (DXH) 114 x 100 mm (4.49” x 3.94”)
    • WEIGHT FIREFLY CANON 608 g (1.34 lbs)
    • NIKON 581 g (1.28 lbs)
    • BLACKSTONE CANON 685 g (1.51 lbs)
    • NIKON 653 g (1.44 lbs)

    Pricing and availability:

    Spring 2016

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Atomos releases new ‘Flame’ versions of Shogun and Ninja recorders

    Atomos, a name synonymous with off-camera video capture, has announced the release of its Atomos Flame series of field monitors, the Shogun Flame and the Ninja Flame. The new series kicks the monitors’ performance up a couple notches with some new features while also addressing some common requests from existing users.

    Most notable is support for HDR (high dynamic range) video. The new monitors include the AtomHDR image processing engine which can display 10 stops of dynamic range to match 10-bit Log footage from cameras, revealing details in shadows and highlights that would be clipped on traditional monitors. Log formats from most major camera manufacturers are supported, including Canon, Sony, Panasonic, JVC, Arri, and Red.

    HDR is made possible in part by the bright 1500 nit panel, which the company tells us is about four times brighter than existing models. However, even if you’re not shooting HDR this extra brightness could be very helpful. Atomos says it’s so bright that it should allow for easy outdoor monitoring without a hood.

    One improvement sure to please a lot of videographers is a hot-swappable dual battery system that lets you keep shooting uninterrupted, along with an improved battery charger which is three times faster. Additionally, both models have ‘battle-ready armor’ to keep working in the field. We’re not sure what ‘battle-ready’ really means when it comes to video gear, but some extra bumpers will definitely let videographers worry a little less about every little bump to their equipment. Both models record 4K/HD to 10-bit 4:2:2 ProRes or DNxHR using standard SSDs.

    The Ninja Flame is an HDMI only model with an MSRP of $ 1295. The Shogun Flame supports both SDI and HDMI, including bi-directional conversion, XLR audio inputs and outputs, LTC/Genlock connectivity and Raw to ProRes/DNxHR recording for some Sony and Canon cameras (not specified). It has an MSRP of $ 1695.

    The Flame series is expected to ship the week of March 28.

    Press release:

    Atomos Ignites HDR & High Brightness in the Field: 1500 nits, 10 stops, 10 bit from $ 1295

    Melbourne, Australia – 22nd March 2016: In the same way that the original Atomos Shogun helped fast track the transition from HD to 4K filmmaking, Atomos are intent on delivering 4K HDR to everyone with the launch of the Shogun Flame and Ninja Flame.

    The Atomos Flame Series delivers the world’s most advanced 7” field monitor, accurately displaying 10 stops of the luminance detail of Log with 10 bit HDR Post Production color accuracy, for the first time in a field monitor. The AtomHDR engine not only resolves HDR brightness detail (dynamic range), with 10-bit color accuracy it also resolves 64 times more color information than traditional 8-bit panels. For Rec709 standard dynamic range scenes, the 1500nits brightness aids with outdoor shooting as does the upgraded continuous power management system that will keep you shooting longer in the field. Of course you also get the professional 4K/HD ProRes/DNxHR Recording, Playback and Editing that has made Atomos famous. Shogun Flame and Ninja Flame are available for sale in quantity week of March 28th, from the authorized Atomos reseller network.

    “HDR is simply amazing, it’s the next revolution for filmmaking, once again Atomos are first with the technical solution to make it quicker, easier and more affordable for filmmakers” said Atomos CEO and co-founder Jeromy Young, “Anyone that sees HDR, from content creators to consumers are immediately sold, – more life like shots and real world detail. Our job is to open up HDR to all filmmakers by removing the technical and affordability hurdles that might slow its progress.”

    The Flame series of monitor-recorders are equipped with the AtomHDR engine, utilising the power of the 1500nit panel in tandem with Atomos’ patent pending image processing to resolve the brightness detail of Log camera signals with the color accuracy of 10 bit HDR images mastered in post production. This means that the usual complications of exposing Log signals on a washed out image are eliminated – with AtomHDR you simply frame, expose, focus and shoot. All major camera makers log formats are supported – Sony, Canon, Panansonic, Arri, Red and JVC.

    The monitor itself is a calibrated 7” 1920×1200 325ppi IPS with upgraded 10-bit color accuracy, resolving 1.07 billion colors compared to the 16.7 million colors of traditional 8-bit panels. This all but eliminates the color branding seen on traditional panels and in tandem with AtomHDR lets you see images as you would with your own eyes.

    For existing SDR, Rec709 delivery or scenes that do not have the wide brightness variation required for HDR shooting, switch to traditional video mode (Rec709) and activate a Brightness slider that lets you take advantage of the impressive “Daylight Viewable” 1500nits of brightness emanating from the Flame units. This adds huge versatility for the Flame series – if you have scenes that call for HDR, activate the AtomHDR mode. If you don’t, switch to High Bright mode for outdoor monitoring hood free.

    Shogun and Ninja Flame have a rugged built in armour ensuring it is battle-ready for the field and also now inherits the Atomos patented continuous power system pioneered on our HD range.  The hot-swappable dual battery system automatically swaps to the second battery when power is low, allowing hot swapping to new fresh batteries.  This coupled with our new improved battery charger which is 3 times faster means that power is always taken care of. 

    The addition of AtomHDR, the 1500nit brightness, 10-bit colour accuracy and Continuous power genuinely positions the Flame Series as the best 7” Field Monitors in the world, but as we know with Atomos they are much more than monitors alone, featuring advanced recording, playback and editing capability as well. Both units record 4K/HD direct from the sensor to 10-bit 4:2:2 Apple ProRes or AVID DNxHR/DNxHD onto affordable yet reliable SSD’s from the world’s leading media brands. They also feature on the fly 3:2 and 2:2 pulldown removal and advanced recording features such as Timelapse & Pre-roll. Playback with controls is possible on screen or out to larger monitors and you can even use the built-in focus, framing and exposure tools to judge the shot and then start tagging to make decision making in Post faster and easier. 

    The Ninja Flame is a HDMI only model with all of the above features and ships with a host of accessories including a HRPC hard case, a snap-fast HDR sunhood, fast battery charger, control cable, 2 x NP-F750 4 cell batteries, USB 3 Docking Station, D-Tap Cable, 5 x Master Caddy Cases and a 12 V 3A AC-DC Power Adapter. MSRP is US $ 1295

    The Shogun Flame is a HDMI & SDI model with bi-directional SDI/HDMI conversion, Raw to ProRes/DNxHR recording for select Sony and Canon cameras, balanced XLR audio input/output and LTC/Genlock connectivity. It features the same above accessories as well as the XLR breakout cable for an MSRP of $ 1695.

    Flame Series Key Features:

    • With a Dynamic range to match that of a 10-bit camera LOG footage, AtomHDR monitors deliver the detail in highlights and shadows usually clipped on traditional monitors.
    • A highly advanced field monitor even in non-HDR scenarios with 1500nits brightness for outdoor shooting, native full HD resolution and optional calibration to ensure natural LCD colour drift can be corrected over time.
    • Record direct from the sensor in pristine 4K UHD (up to 30p) or record high frame rate HD (up to 120p)
    • long with recording the high pixel density of 4K, the Ninja and Shogun Flame also record higher resolution 10-bit colour information and more precise yet efficient 4:2:2 colour encoding.
    • Recording to Apple ProRes and AVID DNxHR visually lossless edit-ready codecs ensure you capture full individual frames like film, providing more flexibility and creativity in post.  Can be delivered to any standard – never worry about having your footage technically rejected due to the format again.
    • Ready for real-word conditions with built-in armour protection, dual battery hot-swappable continuous power system to ensure you always have power and a raft of included accessories including a new fast charger and snap-fast sun hood.
    • Our patented hot-swappable dual battery system for continuous power is backed up with the included power accessories (2 x 4-cell batteries, D-Tap adaptor and blazingly fast battery charger)
    • An arsenal of creative weapons including focus and exposure tools, 3D Custom Looks, Waveforms (LUMA and RGB) and Vector Scopes ensure you set the shot up perfectly every time.
    • XLR audio via breakout cables for Shogun Flame or 3.5mm line level input with audio delay, level adjustment and dedicated audio meters with channel selection for Ninja Flame.
    • We support affordable, readily available SSDs from the world’s most trusted media brands.

    The Flame Series is shipping (March 28th) for a MSRP of:

    Shogun Flame

    • US:   $ 1,695 ex. TAX
    • EU:   € 1,695 ex. VAT 
    • GBP: £ 1,295 ex. VAT
    • AUD: $ 2,695 Inc. GST

    Ninja Flame

    • US:   $ 1,295 ex. TAX
    • EU:   € 1,295 ex. VAT 
    • GBP:  £ 995 ex. VAT
    • AUD: $ 2,049 Inc. GST

    About Atomos

    Atomos exist to help creative professionals cut through technology barriers by creating easy to use, cutting edge products including 4K & HD Monitor-recorders, a pocket size ProRes recorder, signal converters & power management solutions. Each product serves a different need but all share the common benefit of enabling a faster, higher quality and more affordable production schedule for video professionals. 

    Website: www.atomos.com

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • How to: iFixit disassembles the Fujifilm X100T

    Fujifilm X100T iFixit disassembly guide

    Curious about what lies beneath the black (and maybe silver) panels of your Fujifilm X100T? Wonder no more, as iFixit has just published a disassembly guide. With nary more than a Phillips #00 screwdriver, tweezers and a heavy-duty spudger you’ll be well on your way to unlocking the mysteries of Fujifilm’s beloved mirrorless model. See some of the highlights here, and be sure to check out the full guide at iFixit.

    Take a look at the Fujifilm X100T Disassembly Guide at iFixit

    Fujifilm X100T iFixit disassembly guide

    An easy but important first step – removing the camera battery to ensure you make it through the disassembly process unscathed, whether or not your camera does. 

    All images courtesy of iFixit

    Fujifilm X100T iFixit disassembly guide

    A nylon spudger is recommended to nudge the edge of the leather skin up, so that you don’t scratch the surface of the camera. From there, it can be carefully peeled back by hand.

    All images courtesy of iFixit

    Fujifilm X100T iFixit disassembly guide

    Starting on the bottom, you’ll put the screwdriver to work removing the screws securing the cameras side and bottom plates.

    All images courtesy of iFixit

    Fujifilm X100T iFixit disassembly guide

    After removing many tiny screws, the back panel can be pulled back from the camera body, revealing a scene that looks like this. The LCD and back panel can both be removed by gently pulling on the ribbons that connect them to the camera body.

    All images courtesy of iFixit

    Fujifilm X100T iFixit disassembly guide

    With a couple more screws removed, a silver frame covering the guts of the camera can be pulled back. You’ll use a plastic opening tool to pry the orange ribbon connecting this component the main part of the camera.

    All images courtesy of iFixit

    Fujifilm X100T iFixit disassembly guide

    After removing even more screws, the top panel can be lifted from the camera body, and detached using a plastic opening tool.

    All images courtesy of iFixit

    Fujifilm X100T iFixit disassembly guide

    Before long, you’ll find something that looks like this. You’re looking at the back side of the sensor and its associated circuitry, beyond which lies the lens.

    All images courtesy of iFixit

    Fujifilm X100T iFixit disassembly guide

    With the sensor out of the way, the next step is to remove the covering on the back of the lens.

    All images courtesy of iFixit

    Fujifilm X100T iFixit disassembly guide

    With that removed, you’ll remove some more screws to reveal a coiled spring. We were a bit puzzled by this one, but our friend Roger Cicala over at LensRentals had some insight, as usual. The X100T’s focus motor only drives the focusing element in one direction, so the spring works to push the element back the other way. Using this kind of system probably saves a bit of battery life and reduces size. You learn something new every day, right?

    All images courtesy of iFixit

    Fujifilm X100T iFixit disassembly guide

    Here’s the X100T’s motherboard, freed from the body of the camera. iFixit recommends metal tweezers to pull the orange ribbon from the component and detach it.

    All images courtesy of iFixit

    Fujifilm X100T iFixit disassembly guide

    If all goes well, your disassembly will result in something like this. Don’t worry, you can put the whole thing back together again by following the directions in reverse.

    All images courtesy of iFixit

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Adobe announces Technology Previews for Lightroom on the Web with subject-identifying Search feature

    Adobe has launched Technology Previews for Lightroom on the Web, allowing Lightroom users to test new features before they are officially rolled out. To get things started, Adobe has released a Technology Preview that introduces ‘Search,’ a feature that uses new image analysis technology to identify photos based on subjects. 

    According to Adobe, the search function lets users search for any photograph that has been synced online using Lightroom on the Web, Lightroom for mobile, or one of the Lightroom desktop applications. Search terms like ‘food’ or ‘flowers’ will reportedly be indexed whether or not the photos contain any keywords. Users can access the feature by first logging into Lightroom on the Web, then clicking the ‘Lr’ menu in the top left corner and selecting ‘Technology Preview’ from the menu. Search will then index synced photos.

    The new search function is only available in English, though Adobe says it will be provided for other languages once the final version is officially rolled out. Before that happens, though, Adobe plans to expand Search’s functionality, adding support for metadata searches and more. 

    Via: Adobe

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Samsung Galaxy S7 edge takes top spot in DxO Mobile rankings

    DxOMark has put the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge through its testing, and with a score of 88 the device moves into the top spot in DxO’s mobile rankings. The S7 edge and slightly smaller S7 use a 12MP sensor with on-chip phase detection and an F1.7 lens with optical image stabilization. By taking the top position in the mobile rankings, the S7 edge relegates its Galaxy S6 edge plus and the Sony Xperia Z5 to a joint number two spot.

    Read DxOMark’s Samsung Galaxy S7 edge mobile report

    Read the full report on DxOMark.com

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Tamrac introduces colorful, water-resistant Hoodoo backpacks

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    Bag manufacturer Tamrac has introduced a pair of water resistant backpacks designed for ‘hiking and outdoor’ photographers. The two Hoodoo bags are made with waxed canvas and PU-coated nylon that’s intended to keep out the rain, and they come in a choice of Kiwi green, pumpkin orange and ocean blue.

    There are two versions; the Hoodoo 18 and the Hoodoo 20. The 20 is the larger and comprises two separate compartments and a removable camera module that has its own strap for carrying over a shoulder. The camera module has room for a small DSLR with a few extra lenses, while the upper part of the bag can be used for clothes and features a slot for a 15in laptop.

    The Hoodoo 18 is suitable for a DSLR and a pair of lenses, and again the camera module is removable. The camera’s Goblin pouch fits into the upper compartment, while the front of the bag is for other items and a 13in laptop.

    The Hoodoo 18 costs $ 79.95/£89.99 and the Hoodoo 20 $ 129.95/£130. For more information see the Tamrac website.

    Press release:

    New Tamrac Hoodoo Backpacks

    Designed for adventure, the new series of backpacks take you and your camera anywhere you want to go.

    Made from water resistant waxed canvas and PU coated, lightweight ripstop nylon, Tamrac Hoodoo packs feature comfortable harnesses and high-grade components. Available in 2 sizes and three vibrant colours, the Hoodoo series is destined to be your go to camera bag for hiking and outdoor use.

    The Hoodoo18 is designed for carrying compact DSLR cameras or mirrorless systems plus a lens or two. Tuck your camera and extra lens into a Tamrac Goblin pouch and then pop them in the Hoodoo 18’s upper padded compartment, your personal gear in the main compartment and up to a 13” laptop in the laptop sleeve and you are ready for the day’s adventure.

    Larger than the 18 model, the Hoodoo 20 is actually 3 packs in one: a fully protective camera backpack, stand alone camera shoulder bag or stylish day pack.

    As a camera backpack, the Hoodoo 20 has easy access through the front of the pack to grab your camera. The fully protective camera module carries compact DSLRs and mirror-less camera systems with extra lenses. The top portion of the bag carries personal items as well as most 15″ laptops in it’s own protective sleeve. Or take out the protective camera module and use as a shoulder bag with included shoulder strap. The included dividers are fully customizable to adapt to your camera gear.

    Both models are available in 3 colours: Kiwi green, Pumpkin orange and Ocean blue.
    Suggested retail prices as follows:

    Tamrac Hoodoo 18 £89.99 inc VAT
    Tamrac Hoodoo 20 £130.00 inc VAT

    Both bags are available immediately.

    www.tamrac.co.uk

    Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)