Leica has just unveiled its first full-frame mirrorless camera, the SL Type 601. The new camera uses a modified version of the 24MP CMOS sensor from the Leica Q in tandem with a Maestro II processor, allowing ISO 50-50,000 shooting, 4K video recording and 11 fps continuous shooting. With early access to a full production SL, we’ve been able to test it against our studio test scene as well as in a variety of real-world shooting conditions. Read more
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Wide lens, right price? Nikon 24mm F1.8G ED real-world samples
Earlier this year Nikon expanded a series of F1.8 primes with the 24mm F1.8G ED, sitting alongside 20mm and 35mm models. Compact and lightweight, it hits a $ 750 price point that’s relatively reasonable, considering the F1.4 version retails for over $ 2000. We’ve spent some time shooting with the new 24mm prime – take a look at its performance out and about. Read more
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FAA reportedly developing mandatory drone registration system
The U.S. government may soon require most drones to be registered, according to the Associated Press. Sources speaking on the matter state the FAA is working with unspecified industry and government officials to create a registration system. While the exact requirements aren’t known, it is believed small and toy drones will not require registration. Read more
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£10,000 Landscape Photographer of the Year 2015 prize winner announced
A picture of the Dorset coastline on a snowy day has won a UK photographer the £10,000 top prize in the ‘Take A View’ competition. Andy Farrer, a professional photographer from Dorset, England, has become the ninth Landscape Photographer of the Year with his image of ‘Bat’s Head In The Snow’. Read more
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Hands-on with the Sony A7S II
Sony has gradually been updating its Alpha line of full frame mirrorless cameras, and the a7S II is the latest to get the update treatment. The original a7S gained a bit of a cult following as an outstanding HD video camera, thanks to its full sensor readout, outstanding HD video, and impressive low light capability. As a result, it should come as no surprise that Sony has largely aimed the a7S II at the videography crowd. Click through to read more
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Like father, like son: Hawkeye Huey’s knee-high portraits of the American West
Hawkeye Huey’s photos don’t follow traditional photography conventions of composition or exposure. They’re often blurry, cut off subjects, and use hard flash. The National Geographic-represented photographer is launching his first photo book with a little help from a Kickstarter campaign and a lot of help from his partner in crime – his dad, Aaron Huey. Read more
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Photo prodigy: The images of 17-year-old Taylor Gray
Taylor Gray may be young, but he’s serious about photography. After taking a borrowed DSLR on a backpacking trip, Gray was hooked on photography and found a new love for adventure and travel. See some of the young photographer’s work. Read more
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It’s the little things: Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition winners
Thirty years after it first began, the Nikon International Small World Competition continues to highlight outstanding photography of the invisible world right in front of our eyes – the world captured by photomicrography. The competition is open to professionals and amateurs alike worldwide, and first prize nets the winner $ 3,000 toward the Nikon gear of their choosing. Read more
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Wide angle: Sigma’s new Art lens is fastest 20mm in the world
Lens manufacturer Sigma has introduced a new lens to its Art range of premium optics that it claims is the fastest 20mm in the world. The new 20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art is designed for full frame cameras and will be available in mounts for Canon EF, Nikon F and Sigma models. Read more
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Polarr releases Photo Editor 3 with new features, interface improvements
Polarr has released Photo Editor 3, the third version of its lightweight photo editing software. The new version brings with it support for using a mouse and a touchscreen, as well as a new user interface, adjustment sliders, photo editing guides, and other features. Read more