The Tamron 16-300mm Di II VC PZD is a general purpose ‘carry everywhere’ zoom for users of APS-C format DSLRs. Covering an equivalent focal length range of 24-450mm, this lens should be a perfect camera for travel and day-to-day use, allowing you to frame a huge variety of different subjects without changing lenses. We’ve been using one for a while and we’ve prepared a gallery of samples. Click through to take a look
Category: Uncategorized
-
Heavy Hitters: 2014 High-end Full-Frame Camera Roundup
Full-frame sensors have made their way into more and more cameras, and are no longer reserved for DSLRs only. Whether you are a pro, an enthusiast, or simply looking to upgrade to a body that offers the most firepower possible, we’ve got you covered in our high-end full frame camera roundup. Read more
-
Behind the Shot: Dali’s Dream
Nature photographer Erez Marom shares the story of his image ‘Dali’s Dream’, taken in the Namibian ghost town of Kolmanskop. As usual, in this article he will cover preparation for the shoot, a walkthrough of the gear used to get the picture, and a detailed description of the post-processing work required to achieve the final shot. Click through to read more
-
High-end full frame roundup (2014)
Which high-end full-frame camera should I buy? This roundup contains the majority of current full-frame camera offerings available. Full-frame cameras have image sensors as large as a frame of 35mm film, and for good reason: larger sensors offer the potential for better image quality, low light performance, and dynamic range. If you want a drastic upgrade to the image quality of your phone, or portraits with superior subject to background separation, it’s hard to beat what full-frame offers.
-
All-in-one: Ona Capri bag review
Ona is known for high-end camera bags and accessories that go big on style – and price. The Capri leather tote is no exception – it’s an attractive bag with padded storage for photo gear that could easily double as a high-end purse. Can it replace a camera bag and a purse, and is it worth the price? Read our review
-
Weird and wonderful: International science photography competition open for entries
Organizers of a worldwide competition for scientific photography are calling for entries for the International Images for Science competition. Photographers are encouraged to submit visually exciting and revealing pictures of objects and concepts relating to all areas of science. The competition, which is run by the Royal Photographic Society (RPS), is free to enter, and this year will be accepting work from members and non-members alike for the first time. Read more
-
Luminous Endowment announces first round of grant winners
The Luminous Endowment, an charitable fund headed by Michael Reichmann, has announced its first round of grant recipients. Reichmann is the founder of Luminous Landscape, a website dedicated to fine art photography. His focus has shifted recently to the creation of the endowment, which awards merit-based grants to photographers seeking to start or complete projects, books or exhibitions. Read more
-
CamsFormer is a programmable smartphone trigger for DSLRs
The feature-rich CamsFormer, currently looking for funding through Kickstarter, is a device that plugs into your camera or flash and is controlled wirelessly from a smartphone or tablet. It can trigger up to two cameras and allows you to remotely view and change a range of shooting parameters on your camera. Read more
-
Phase One’s new photo contest rewards winner with IQ250 loan
Phase One has announced a new photo contest offering photographers a chance to win the use of a Phase One IQ250 medium format camera system for a month. The contest seeks submissions demonstrating the contest’s theme “What the world’s best __ is made of”, and will run through the rest of the month. Learn more
-
Sony Alpha 7 II real-world sample gallery posted
A production-ready Sony Alpha 7 II just landed in our office and we wasted no time getting together some real-world samples. Sony’s follow-up to the a7 comes with a 24MP full-frame CMOS sensor with 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization. Its Hybrid AF system claims to be 30% faster and 1.5x better at tracking compared to its predecessor, and boasts a number of design refinements. See gallery