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DPReview TV: The best and worst cameras and lenses of 2019

15 Dec

Our 2020 ‘Best and Worst’ episode is here! Will Jordan’s art house movie trivia drive Chris to madness? Can you make martinis with pickled tomatoes? Find out what gear the boys from Calgary liked most – and least – this year, and learn a few things you didn’t know you wanted to know.

If you disagree with their selections, tell us in the comments! If you make your own pickled tomato martinis, let us know how that works out.

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  • Introduction
  • The game
  • The drink
  • Best lenses
  • Most improved camera
  • Best hybrid camera
  • Best camera
  • Worst lens
  • Worst camera
  • Thanks for a great 2019!

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Adobe announces record Q4 with annual revenue of $11 billion in 2019

14 Dec

Adobe has announced its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal 2019 financial results, revealing that they set new quarterly and annual revenue records for the company.

During its fourth quarter, which ended on November 29, Adobe saw quarterly revenue of $ 2.99 billion, a 21% year-over-year increase. With that quarter finalized, Adobe has revealed record annual revenue totaling $ 11.17 billion, a 24% year-over-year increase over its fiscal year 2018.

Adobe President and CEO Shantanu Narayen called the performance ‘phenomenal,’ citing both loyal customers and product innovation as among the reasons for its success.

The company reports growth across multiple business segments, including a 22% year-over-year Digital Media segment quarterly revenue increase to $ 2.08 billion. Adobe’s Creative and Document Cloud segments also grew during Q4 with revenues of $ 1.74 billion and $ 339 million, respectively.

Adobe expects its performance to continue trending upward through its first fiscal quarter of the new year. In Q1 2020, the company is aiming for around $ 3.04 billion in quarterly revenue with continued growth in its Digital Media and Digital Experience segments.

Looking outward at the full fiscal year 2020, Adobe is targeting annual revenue of around $ 13.15 billion with significant growth in its Digital Media and Digital Experience segments, as well as growth in its Digital Experience subscription revenue and bookings.

Via: Adobe

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Gear of the Year 2019 – Jeff’s choice: Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II

13 Dec
Photo: Dan Bracaglia

It goes without saying that a lot of cameras come and go through the DPReview office. Over the last year, most of them have been something you either can’t carry around for hours, or don’t want to (looking at you, Panasonic Lumix DC-S1).

One of the few actual compacts that we received (and reviewed) was the Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II, which was announced alongside its nearly identical twin, the G7 X Mark III. The latter provides additional video features, while the former – targeted more toward enthusiasts – eschews these in exchange for an electronic viewfinder.

ISO 125 | 1/1600 sec | F4.5 | 69mm equiv.
Photo by Jeff Keller

When I first laid eyes (and hands) on the PowerShot G5 X Mark II, it was very obvious what camera Canon was going after: the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V. They both have fast lenses with a control ring around them, a centered, pop-up flash and tilting LCDs. Even the button layouts are similar. And let’s not forget the EVF that rises at the push of the button: a feature so similar that I wonder if Sony licensed the design to Canon.

ISO 125 | 1/1000 sec | F4 | 30mm equiv.
Photo by Jeff Keller

Despite their similarities, I’d grab the Canon every time, mainly because I find the shooting experience much more engaging. The front grip and thumb rest are perfect, and the rubberized front plate prevents the camera from sliding out of my hands. I tend to adjust exposure compensation fairly often, and I like that I don’t have to move my thumb to reach the provided dial that adjusts that setting. While I like the clicky control ring around the lens, I’m still not a fan of the small, fiddly dial on the back.

ISO 125 | 1/500 sec | F8 | 120mm equiv.
Photo by Jeff Keller

And then there’s the EVF. It’s not the cool new design found on the Sony RX100 VI and above, which extends the eyepiece automatically, but I don’t mind having to manually do so. What I don’t like is that it’s very easy to press it back in when your eye is to the finder, at least with glasses on. Speaking of glasses, the OLED EVF allows me to wear my polarized sunglasses without a problem (which can be a problem with LCD panels). The location of the EVF also keeps my nose off of the screen, which is always a plus.

ISO 125 | 1/1600 sec | F4.5 | 24mm equiv.
Photo by Jeff Keller

A lot of enthusiast compacts make compromises in order to get fast maximum apertures. On the RX100 V and Panasonic LX10, the focal length tops out at around 70mm equivalent. The Sony RX100 VI and VII have very ambitious 24-200mm equiv. lenses, but they let in 1.3 stops less light than the G5 X II.

Converted from Raw using ACR 12. Exposure and sharpness adjusted.
ISO 125 | 1/100 sec | F2.8 | 108mm equiv.
Photo by Jeff Keller

For me, the G5 X II has just the right balance. The equivalent focal length of the lens is 24-120mm, which is more than enough for the kind of shooting I typically do. The max aperture range of F1.8-2.8 gives it good light low performance and nice background blur, especially on macro shots than I enjoy taking.

ISO 200 | 1/400 sec | F3.2 | 24mm equiv.
Photo by Jeff Keller

I spent several weekends with the camera, taking it over the Cascade mountains and back again (among other places), and I have no complaints about the quality of the photos I captured. A lot of people like to crow about the vibrance of Canon color, and I’m one of them. I took a number of photos in low light and was able to pull up the shadows without too large of a noise increase: at least for my needs (read: social media).

When all is said and done, I found the Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II to be a great ‘daily driver’. It’s a camera that I can stuff into a back pocket and take for walk around town – in bright or low light – and get great results straight out of the camera.

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Gear of the Year 2019 – Richard’s choice: Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN

11 Dec
Photo: Dan Bracaglia

I originally wanted to choose The High Line in New York as my Gear of the Year, but apparently a one-and-a-half mile elevated stretch of re-purposed freight railway doesn’t count as photographic gear. It’s also somewhat exclusionary, in geographical and logistical terms.

I’ll (grudgingly) concede those points. And anyway, it’s not the ex-railway infrastructure itself that’s so good for photography: it’s the fact that it’s full of ambling tourists and relaxing New Yorkers taking a break from the city’s hubbub, such that they’re much more amenable to being photographed by slightly nervous Brits wielding camera gear.

The three lenses I’ve most enjoyed shooting with this year have all been portrait primes

But thinking about photographing strangers along The High Line made me realise that the three lenses I’ve most enjoyed shooting with this year have all been portrait primes. Reviewing the GFX 50R and 100 gave me a chance to use the GF 110mm F2, which might be the best lens I’ve ever used. Covering the launch of the Sony a7R IV gave me my first exposure to Sony’s very impressive 135mm F1.8 GM. But it was a rather more modest lens that I used most often, and can most easily imagine myself buying.

The 85mm equivalent focal length is a classic choice for head-and-shoulders portraits.
Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | ISO 1250 | 1/100 sec | F1.4
Photo: Richard Butler

The Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN is exactly the kind of lens I wanted when I first started getting into digital photography: it’s small, it’s light, it’s fast (both in F-number and autofocus) and, above all, it’s affordable.

It’s small, it’s light, it’s fast and it’s affordable

Most of the big camera makers have been pushing comparatively inexpensive full-frame bodies, but have saddled them with often bulky and expensive lenses. The Sigma 56mm provides a credible portrait option for owners of smaller-sensor cameras at a size and price that’s hard to match.

It’s available for Micro Four Thirds as well as Sony E and Canon EF-M mounts, but I personally prefer it when mounted on APS-C. 112mm equiv (on Micro Four Thirds) is still a great focal length for portraits, but I find myself using it a bit more freely when it’s acting as an 85.

But 85mm equiv is also wide enough to allow landscape portraits, as well as portrait ones.
Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | ISO 100 | 1/1600 sec | F3.5
Photo: Richard Butler

For me, having it as an option instantly makes the Sony and Canon APS-C mirrorless systems more interesting: it means I can think about putting together a kit with a 35mm-equiv prime, a standard zoom and a small, effective portrait lens, giving me just about everything I need.

Like many people, the first prime lens I owned was an elderly but inexpensive 50mm F1.8, mounted on an APS-C DSLR. But, while I loved the shallow depth-of-field ability and the option to shoot in much lower light, I never found myself enjoying the 75mm-equiv experience. My colleague Rishi points out that the real-world difference between 75 and 85mm should be negligible, and yet I’m convinced I shoot unflatteringly close with a 50mm, but end up delighted with my 56mm results. It may well be all in my head, then, but that’s where my confidence and creativity come from, too.

In fact the lens can be used for things other than portraits
Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | ISO 100 | 1/200 sec | F3.5
Photo: Richard Butler

Best of all, unlike Carey’s choice of the 45mm F2.8, I don’t feel the need to temper my enthusiasm for the lens with caveats. I’d love it just for being small, light, fast and affordable, since it’s in a focal length I like so much. But it’s also optically very good. It’s sharp where I want it, has pleasant, smooth bokeh and looks good in the transition between the two. F2.1 equivalent is more than sufficient for the shooting I do. What more could I ask for?

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Gear of the Year 2019 – Allison’s choice: iPhone 11

11 Dec
Photo: Dan Bracaglia

In my defense, it was the beginning of a night of drinking when I dropped my phone in the toilet, not the end of the night. The humor isn’t lost on me: it was the same day we published my defense of small phones, specifically praising my iPhone SE for its ability to slip into my back pocket. That, unfortunately, was also its undoing.

I needed another phone quickly and ended up buying a Pixel 3a. Here were the primary factors that drove me to this decision:

  • The camera is very good
  • It’s only $ 400
  • It was in stock at Best Buy for same-day pickup, which meant minimal interaction with salespeople

Just like that, I became an Android user after almost a decade (!?) of owning Apple phones. But after using the iPhone 11, I’m not only comfortable declaring it my Gear of the Year – I’m also thinking of switching back. Here’s why.

Girls just wanna take wide-angle portraits

I have a pretty firm understanding of focal length and how it impacts your distance to a subject. I can even kind of explain equivalence. But for some reason I can never remember just how far the Pixel 3a crops in for portrait mode.

I find myself frequently sitting across the table from someone I want to photograph, pulling my phone up to take a picture and then realizing I’m way too close. I can either take an uncomfortably close photo of that person’s face, or stand up and move backward to get the framing I wanted in the first place. The iPhone 11 lets me take that across-the-table portrait without leaving my seat.

The ultra-wide lens is a draw for me too. I haven’t used the phone quite enough to decide whether its appeal would wear off, or if it would remain a feature I’d keep turning to. For now anyway, I’m into it.

No more crooked horizons

Some people can’t grasp the concept of a passing lane on the highway (looking at you, Washington drivers), just as some of us are prone to crooked horizons. It’s our lot in life, apparently. Thankfully, there are effective coping strategies. The one I like is a ‘spray and pray’ approach: I frame up my shot and take a series of photos while tilting the camera from one side to the other. There’s usually a frame in there that’s just about level. It also means that I end up with lots of what you see below in my photo archive.

Lots of the same photo slightly tilted one way and the other.

The iPhone 11’s ‘Photos Capture Outside of the Frame’ feature makes this unnecessary. It uses the ultra-wide lens to capture extra image data outside the frame, saving it alongside your original image. If you edit one of these images in the native camera app, the phone will automatically fix crooked horizons and fill in the edges of the image with that extra information: preserving your original framing.

Having that ability would save me quite a bit of time and digital storage space. Until then I’ll just be that weird lady in the park taking 200 photos of the sunset, hoping one of them isn’t crooked.

The Pixel 3a keyboard makes me ??

I’m not sure if Apple’s keyboard is better or I’m just too used to it, but I have a really hard time typing out messages with the Pixel 3a keyboard. I thought it might the bigger size of the phone compared to my last one, but switching to the similar-sized iPhone 11 for a while proved that theory false: I immediately noticed I was making fewer typos.

Even after months of use the Pixel 3a keyboard remains a challenge to me

Whatever the reason, I get along better with iPhone keyboards. Even after months of use the Pixel 3a keyboard remains a challenge to me, and I do not particularly like feeling challenged when I’m trying to type out a text.

We’ll meet again

Even if I do jump ship, Google knows it’s not losing me as a customer, not really. If I do get an iPhone 11, the first app I’ll download is Google Photos. When I arrive back at home that day, I’ll tell Google to play my favorite radio station, and start a timer when I put my frozen pizza in the oven. As I use Chrome to find Christmas presents for family, research the symptoms of whatever ailment I think I might have, plan my wedding and pay my bills, Google will be right there with me, watching.

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Gear of the Year 2019 – Carey’s choice: Sigma 45mm F2.8

06 Dec
Photo: Dan Bracaglia

Sigma’s 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens is, in many ways, not a great lens for pixel-peepers. It exhibits some fringing, it isn’t particularly sharp, and it has a pretty pedestrian maximum aperture. But I really enjoy it anyway, and it’s served as a reminder that any given lens doesn’t have to be perfect to be fun.

I first got to shoot around with the 45mm F2.8 Contemporary on a trip to Japan for the release of Sigma’s fp, their staggering 35mm F1.2 Art, and the newly designed 14-24mm F2.8 Art. No surprise, the little 45 mil was easily overshadowed by its headline-grabbing brethren. But during my time on that trip, it was glued to the a7R III I was using while traveling from one locale to another. The biggest reason for that is that the lens itself is so small.

Sigma fp | ISO 160 | 1/100 sec | F4

Small gear is unobtrusive and far less intimidating for subjects, and this definitely has an impact on the way I take pictures: namely, I take more pictures of people when I’m working with less intimidating gear. I also just tend to take pictures more often, as I’ll always have a smaller camera and lens combo slung over my shoulder, whereas larger gear is more likely to be tucked away in a bag when I’m not actively using it.

We’ve touched a bit on the Sigma 45mm’s image quality at the outset out of this article, but I’d like to backpedal a bit. The biggest ‘issue’ with it is uncorrected spherical aberration, essentially trading-off some sharpness for more attractive bokeh: a deliberate decision on Sigma’s part. And I have to admit that there’s something about its rendering that I find appealing. I also appreciate its very close minimum focus distance, which helps you get shallower depth-of-field than you might expect with an F2.8 aperture, though images get a bit hazy if you’re focusing very close with the aperture wide-open.

Sony a7R III | ISO 100 | 1/320 sec | F2.8
Taken with a pre-production lens

And then there’s the build quality. The 45mm Contemporary is not weather-sealed, which is a big disappointment; especially considering how well it pairs with Sigma’s fp, which is very well-sealed throughout. But the lens still has a premium feel, with its all-metal build. The focus ring is so perfectly damped that I fiddle with it all the time even though I’m exclusively an autofocus kinda guy, and the aperture ring has just the right amount of clickiness to it. Autofocus is very fast, and works well with the DFD technology in Panasonic’s S1-series of cameras.

There is room in the market for less ‘serious’ tools that are still excellent in actual use

I think my main grumble concerns the price. It’s currently still hovering around its launch price of $ 559 USD, which is unequivocally a lot of coin for a slow, non-weather-sealed prime lens that has, perhaps, a bit more optical ‘character’ than people may expect nowadays.

Sigma fp | ISO 100 | 1/125 | F8

On the other hand, I’m pleased that Sigma is making it. It’s a company with a portfolio chock-full of glass that was created with size and weight considerations taking a back seat to optical excellence. There is room in the market for smaller, lighter, less ‘serious’ photographic tools that are nonetheless engaging in actual use. That’s the type of tool the Sigma 45mm F2.8 is, and I hope it’s not the last lens of its type we see from Sigma.

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2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers

05 Dec

The post 2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk.

2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers

We know how difficult it can be to find the perfect gift for anyone at Christmas, let alone a photographer! So, we have done the research and hard work for you, and put together this gift guide for photographers. It has a range of gifts to suit all budgets and all photographers!

We’ve included some pros and cons of each, along with some info on the products, and where applicable, a link to dPS reviews so you can get further insight.

So, take a look, and happy shopping!

2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers

Fujifilm X-T3 Mirrorless Camera

A great camera for street photography and portraits

  • Cool retro design and great jpegs straight out-of-camera

  • Fujifilm’s famous film simulations, including the newest Eterna

  • Wireless and Bluetooth connection

  • Timelapse recording

  • Not full-frame, so may not suit printing really large images.

  • The old-school aperture, ISO and shutter speed dials may be hard to get used to.

2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers

This popular mirrorless camera in the Fujifilm X-Series line of cameras is perfect for those photographers who like to shoot great photos straight-out-of-camera, as well as shoot video.

The Fujifilm X-T3 is the newest Fuji camera to date, using a brand new sensor and processor and longer battery life than it’s predecessor, the X-T2. It also has a tilting screen and 20fps continuous shooting.

Fujifilm also added a slew of video features such as 4K60p, a higher bit rate (400mbps), and a headphone port. All in all, the X-T3 is made to entice today’s hybrid photo and video shooters.

For more information on this great camera, read Suzi Pratt’s review here.

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MIOPS Capsule 360

World’s most versatile and compact motion box ever created!

  • Single box, multiple functions. Motion Time-lapse Modes, Video, 360° Product Photography, Panorama and more.

  • Smartphone controllable for easy operation

  • One touch face tracking for taking self videos

  • Award-winning design

  • Gives you a freedom for creating pan and tilt moves easily

  • Centered load capacity up to 15lb (7kg) in pan mode & up to 4,5lb (2kg) load in tilt mode

  • Needs multiple products for multi-axis movement at the same time

2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers

MIOPS Capsule 360 is a miracle motion box that combines multiple operating modes in a single unit. Your imagination and Capsule 360 together can do anything. There are no limits what you can do with this amazing product.

• Thanks to the unique design of Capsule 360 taking Motion Time-Lapse has never been
so easy.
• You can enjoy 360° Product Photography by using Capsule 360’s special features.
• Capsule360 has the ability to take 360-degree Panorama just in a few minutes
• With One Touch Tracking feature Capsule 360 can track your face or an object with
a single touch on your smartphone
• Capsule 360 offers Cable-Free Automatic Setup and saves you from the cable clutter

You can get high-tech MIOPS products and new features from www.miops.com

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Pixelstick Lightpainting LED Tool

Great for light painting tips and tricks

  • Programable to create any light pattern you want

  • Can import BMP files onto an SD card, which can then be slotted into the pixelstick’s operating system

  • Endless creative opportunities

  • It’s long length is not ideal for traveling

  • Only works well at night or in dark areas

2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers

The Pixelstick can change the way you do photography if you let it! Perfect for the photographer who wants to experiment with creative ideas. Great for long exposure photography and for light painting. 

The Pixelstick can be used to frame a model, and/or create leading lines towards the subject making it a powerful tool for portrait photographers.

The customization available with the Pixelstick makes it a fantastic choice for product photography. One of the main niche genres is car photography, where the ribbon lines or checkered flag designs can be used.

Read this full review by Simon Bond.

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Lensball

Great for alternative creative photography

  • Offers a unique creative perspective

  • Allows the photographer to take refraction photos

  • Endless creative opportunities

  • They can be heavy to carry

  • You need a macro lens to shoot these

2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers

Lens ball photography, or also known as crystal ball photography or refraction photography, is a fun and creative way for any photographer to take photos.

Use a lens ball in your landscape photography for a unique perspective on a scene.

See a lens ball in action in this article by Simon Bond.

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2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers

Tamron 100-400mm Di VC USD

A great camera for street photography and portraits

  • Lightest weight, 39.3 oz lens in the ultra-telephoto zoom lens class

  • On crop-sensor camera, get super telephoto reach to approx. 620mm

  • High-speed Dual MPU control system delivers quick AF and 4-stops image stabilization

  • Superb image quality in an ultra-telephoto zoom lens

  • Moisture -resistant construction and front-element fluorine coating

  • On full-frame camera may not have the reach for small distant birds

2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers

Experience heavyweight performance in a compact lens with the Tamron 100-400mm Di VC USD, the ultra-tele that boasts the lightest weight in its class. Dual MPU system provides precision AF for shooting instantaneous movement with the utmost clarity and 4-stop image stabilization. Both combine to provide vivid images with amazing clarity. Close-focusing, moisture resistant construction and fluorine coating round out this impressive telephoto zoom.

Optional accessories include Tap-in Console, 1.4X and 2X, and Arca-Swiss compatible tripod mount. For Canon and Nikon mount for DSLR cameras and mirrorless cameras with the manufacturer’s adapter. $ 699 after $ 100 Holiday Instant Savings thru 1/5/20.

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Lensbaby OMNI Creative Filter System

Large, for 62-82mm Filter Thread

  • Produces flare and creative reflections including ethereal light streaks

  • Easily attaches to any lens in the 62-82mm filter range

  • Easy to use, ready right out of the box

  • Great for interesting portraits and band photos

  • There is also an expansion pack available for more effects

  • You need to disassemble and reassemble for most camera cases and packing situations

2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers

The Lensbaby OMNI Creative Filter System is a fantastic set of wands that attach to the front of your lens. When the light shines through the various-shaped wands, it refracts the light to create light streaks, rainbows and colors onto the lens wherever the wands have been positioned.

The great thing about this set is that it attaches to your lens via a its filter system, and each wand is moveable, and can be swapped around.

There are also extra wand that can be added to this via the expansion pack.

See these in action in this review by Anabel DFlux.

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Annie Leibovitz: At Work

A book for any budding portrait photographer

  • Fantastic photographs to be inspired by

  • Includes details of gear Liebovitz uses

  • Discusses portrait techniques

  • An opportunity to be inspired by one of the great portrait photographers

  • Being a hardcover book, it can be heavy

2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers

Annie Leibovitz is one of the classic portrait photographers of our time. 

This in-depth book includes many of her famous celebrity photo shoots of just about everyone from the Queen of England to Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Rolling Stones.

She also discusses many of the photos themselves and explains what gear she uses to achieve her work.

An inspiring book for photographers of all genres and levels.

Read a review on the book here.

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Neewer Flash Accessory Kit

with Barndoor, Conical Snoot, Mini Reflector, Sphere Diffuser, Beaty Disc, 8x12inches Softbox, Honeycomb, Color Filters, Universal Mount Adpater

  • A great set to give your flash photography more diversity

  • Perfect for portrait photography outside a studio because of its portability.

  • Allows the photographer to have more control over lighting their subject.

  • May not get much use if you don’t do much flash photography

2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers

This great Universal Strobist set has many accessories so any photographer can experiment with light!

It comes with a universal adapter that you can use with any camera flash that has a max width of 85mm and height of 34-58mm.

The set comes with seven strobist accessories including a softbox, diffuse sphere and mini reflector, honeycomb, conical snoot and barndoors.

The Softbox, Diffuse sphere and Mini Reflector offer a more diffuse light, while the Honeycomb, Conical Snoot and Barndoors make you able to aim the light more directly.

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Lens Cleaning Kit

Something every photographer shouldn’t be without!

  • Removes dirt, dust and fingerprints from lenses

  • Ensures clearer pictures 

  • Easily fits into any photographer’s camera bag

2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers

A lens cleaning kit is a must for every photographer.

It is impossible to keep lenses and sensors completely clean all of the time. Dust and dirt can easily make their way onto the front of the lens and sometimes onto the sensor when changing lenses (especially when out in the elements).

Includes things like a lens brush for sweeping away dust from a camera or lens; air blower for removing dirt from a camera body, lens, mirror, or DSLR sensor and 50 sheets of lens-cleaning tissue paper—safe for all multicoated lenses (no scratches or residue).

So, a lens cleaning kit like this can be a photographer’s savior when out on a shoot!

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KUVRD Universal Lens Cap

Fits most camera lenses!

  • Protects your camera lenses

  • Covers more of your lens than a conventional lens cap 

  • Easy to use and weatherproof

  • May make it more difficult to immediately see what lens you are using

2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers

The KUVRD Original Universal Lens Cap prevents water, mud, and the finest dust and sand from entering your lens.

The cap stretches from 60mm to 120mm and can be used as both a front and rear lens cap, for extra lens protection.

The caps are also shock absorbent, meaning bumps to your lens are less of an issue!

They also compress down to fit in your pocket, or wallet when you are using the lens.

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Sony Alpha A6400 Mirrorless Camera

APS-C sensor with 16-50mm lens

  • Compact and lightweight

  • Great for travel photography 

  • The rear flip screen makes it great for street photography

  • A wide range of E-mount lenses available

  • The flip screen stands directly in the way of the hot-shoe mount

  • Offers only 2-axis stabilization if you use a stabilized lens

2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers

This Sony Alpha a6400 mirrorless camera, is a great compact system perfect for travel photography and street photography.

It is a 24.2mp APS-C camera with AI assisted autofocus.

It allows for high dynamic range capture, plus interval recording for time-lapse video.

It also has rear LCD screen that can flip up 180-degrees. This is ideal for vloggers or those who want to monitor footage while in front of the camera. However, when in this position, it does cover the hotshoe area, making it difficult to attach a light or microphone.

Access to Sony E-mount range of lenses.

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Thinktank Vision 15 Camera Bag

A stylish and function camera bag for on the go.

  • Fits a DSLR mounted on a long lens

  • Great organization for extras with expandable bottle holder

  • It can handle a portable office

  • Can’t easily attach a full-size tripod

  • Can’t fit a drone inside

2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers

ThinkTank’s Vision 15 camera bag is one in a line of stylish camera and computer shoulder bags built for photographers who want a functional bag that looks good walking down the street. It’s designed for someone who wants easy access to their gear and isn’t looking for a backpack.

Inside the spacious main compartment is space enough for a few lenses and speedlights. 

While the generous top flap of the bag keeps the elements at bay, a secondary zippered flap will help keep prying hands away.

It has a generously-padded strap and easily fits under the seat of a plane for those photography travel trips.

Read Peter West Carey’s full review here.

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Capture One Pro 12

Imaging editing software, Single-User 3 Seats

  • Superior tethering capabilities

  • Ability to edit using layers 

  • Fantastic color management capabilities

  • May be a steep learning curve if switching from another image-editing program

  • Fewer third-party presets and plugins available

2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers

Capture One Pro is Phase One’s photo editing software. Designed for professional photographers, it offers top quality color management, file management and editing capabilities (including multi-layer editing).

For the professional photographer who needs superior tethering capabilities, Capture One Pro is the best in its class.

For more information on the true capabilities of this fantastic software, see this article Capture One Pro – Should You Make the Switch by Darina Kopcok.

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Joby GorillaPod 5K Flexible Mini-Tripod with Ball Head

Grip it. Wrap it. Stand it.
Handy travel-size, flexible tripod

  • The wrappable legs allow you to secure professional camera equipment to virtually any surface

  • The ball head allows you to control the angle of your camera

  • Super strong: Holds devices weighing up to 5 kg (11 lbs)

  • Rubberized ring and foot grips stabile in difficult terrain

  • Precision-engineered ball head with Arca-Swiss® compatible quick release plate

  • May not be suitable where there is nowhere to grip it to

  • Fewer third-party presets and plugins available

2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers

This flexible mini-tripod with ball head is an ideal photographer’s companion.

Perfect for traveler’s who need a tripod but don’t want to use too much space in their camera bag or pack.

The Gorillapod’s flexible legs allow you to wrap it around objects such as a tree branch, so that you can give your camera stability, when taking photos or video.

See a video review of the Joby Gorillapod 5k tripod here.

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Sekonic L-308X-U Flashmate Light Meter

Great for portrait photographers

  • Allows you to quickly get your exposure light readings correct

  • Perfect for use with flash photography

  • It’s great when using multiple light sources

  • Perfect companion for the studio photographer

  • Landscape photographers may not find as much need for one

2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers

Using a light meter like the Sekonic L-308X-U Flashmate, can save any photographer loads of time in getting the correct exposure. Sure, you can do this with lots of trial and error, and looking at the back of your camera screen each time you take a shot. But light meters really save you loads of time and that is time better spent taking the actual photos.

It is a perfect studio photographer’s companion or can be taken on location when shooting portraits.

See the advantages of using a light meter in this article by John McIntire.

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Olympus TOUGH TG-6 Camera

The rugged, take-everywhere camera that even the kids can use!

  • A perfect adventure companion for photographers of all ages

  • Microscope and Underwater Modes

  • Waterproof, dust-proof, shockproof and freeze-proof.

  • In-camera focus-stacking

  • 4K video capabilities

  • A lot of noise at high ISOs

  • No control over shutterspeed

2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers

The Olympus Tough TG-6 camera is built so tough that even the kids can use it! But this camera isn’t just for kids – this camera is built for all adventurous photographer-types. It’s also a perfect size for just throwing in your pack or putting in your pocket.

You can use this camera in the water, with it’s dedicated underwater mode. Alternatively, you can use Microscope mode to capture macro shots of bugs in the grass!

Check out this full review by Mat Coker.

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NISI Filters

Great for the avid Landscape Photographer!

  • Great all-in-one system including holder, adapters and filters

  • Great for doing long exposures when the sun is bright

  • The graduated ND filters allow you to tone down bright skies

  • Fits lens sizes from 49mm-82mm

  • Very little color cast

  • May be out of some people’s budget

2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers

Neutral Density (ND) and Graduated Neutral Density (GND) filters are an ideal companion for the avid landscape photographer who wants to use longer shutter speeds to get those soft, dreamy seascapes and waterfall images.

They are also great when shooting in the harsh daylight so that you can tone down highlights. The GND filters are great for balancing the exposure between your landscape and harshly lit skies, allowing you to tone down the skies.

Want to learn more about these filters? See this article by Christian Hoiberg.

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Sandisk 256GB Extreme SD

A high-speed, high-capacity extreme SD card

  • Great for writing large RAW files quickly

  • Large 256GB storage for lots of photos or video

  • Better write capapbilities for video with the high transfer speed of 150mb per second

  • Lock feature so that you don’t overwrite your images

  • May not need such a high-performance card

2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers

The SanDisk 256GB Extreme SD card has a high-speed transfer rate of 150 mbs per second, making it ideal for photographers who shoot RAW and in continuous shooting mode. It transfers the files quickly, and the big 256GB size means you can fit loads of photos.

The high-speed transfer rate also makes this card great for those shooting video with their cameras, meaning you don’t get lag when shooting and the camera won’t cut out.

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Have your say: Best zoom lens of 2019

04 Dec

Best zoom lens of 2019

As always, there were a lot of high-quality zoom lenses released this year. These include several ‘reference’ models, as new full-frame mirrorless systems from Canon, Nikon and Panasonic start to mature. We’ve gone through everything that came out in 2019, and selected what we think are the standout prime lenses from the past 12 months, but as always – if you think we missed something, let us know in the comments.

Voting runs through December 15th, and once the vote has closed we’ll run a second poll to find your choice for overall product of the year.

Canon

For Canon, 2019 was all about filling out its new EOS R full-frame mirrorless lineup. To that end, the company officially launched several new lenses, including the RF-mount ‘holy trinity’ of F2.8 zooms. From our initial shooting, these new lenses are truly impressive. Meanwhile, the RF 24-240mm is a versatile go-everywhere zoom for EOS R and RP shooters.

Do any of these new zooms deserve a place on our list of best lenses in 2019? Let us know by casting your vote.

  • Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM
  • Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM
  • Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
  • Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM

Fujifilm

Between them, the Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 and XF 16-80mm F4 fill out the company’s medium format and APS-C lens lineups nicely, offering a versatile telephoto solution and handy walk-around travel zoom lens range, respectively.

Both are great lenses, but do either of them get your vote for best zoom lens of 2019? Cast your vote and let us know.

  • Fujifilm GF 100-200mm F5.6 R LM OIS WR
  • Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4.0 R OIS WR

Nikon

Nikon is slowly expanding its Z-mount mirrorless lens lineup, and this year released two full-frame zoom lenses, the 14-30mm F4 and 24-70mm F2.8. Both are sharp, practical, weather-sealed options for Z6 and Z7 shooters, but are they among the best zoom lenses released in 2019?

  • Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S
  • Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S

Olympus

Olympus has mostly focused on new cameras in 2019, but the company did release one zoom lens, designed for mid-range and entry-level M43 cameras. The 12-200mm F4 covers a useful equivalent focal length range of 24-400mm, making it ideal for travel and everyday photography. Let us know if you think it has a place on our list of best 2019 zoom lenses.

  • Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3

Panasonic

Of the several zoom lenses that Panasonic released in 2019, the majority are for its new S1-range of full-frame mirrorless cameras. But alongside its new S-range, Panasonic also released the 10-25mm F1.7 – a fast 20-50mm equivalent zoom for Micro Four Thirds. Cast your vote and let us know if any of them deserve a place in our list of best lenses released in 2019.

  • Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm F1.7 ASPH
  • Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm F4 Macro OIS
  • Panasonic Lumix S Pro 24-70mm F2.8
  • Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm F4 OIS

Sigma

Sigma’s range of ‘DN’ (Digital Native) lenses designed from scratch for mirrorless is growing, and this year saw the launch of two. We’ve only just got our hands on the 14-24mm and we’re still waiting for the 24-70mm, but we have high hopes for both. Are you among the lucky few that have used either? Either way, let us know what you think.

  • Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art
  • Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

Sony

Sony finally answered a lot of its a6000-series fans’ prayers this year with some new zooms for APS-C. The 16-55mm F2.8 in particular is a pricey lens, but it’s a great companion for the a6600. Meanwhile, the 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 is designed for sports and wildlife enthusiasts using a7 and a9-series full-frame cameras. Do any of these zooms make your list for best lenses of 2019? Cast your vote now.

  • Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
  • Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS
  • Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS

Tamron

Tamron released two zoom lenses this year for full-frame – the 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD for Sony E-mount and the 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD for Canon and Nikon DSLRs. They’re designed for different users, and for different kinds of photography. The 17-35mm helps fill out Tamron’s native mirrorless lineup with a wide-angle option, while the 35-150mm is a lens intended specifically to appeal to portrait photographers.

What do you think of them? Cast your vote and let us know.

  • Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD
  • Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD

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Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM

Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM

Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm F1.7 ASPH

Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm F4 Macro OIS

Panasonic Lumix S Pro 24-70mm F2.8

Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm F4 OIS

Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art

Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art

Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G

Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS

Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 OSS

Tamron 17-28mm F2.8 Di III RXD

Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD

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Have your say: Best prime lens of 2019

04 Dec

Best prime lens of 2019

2019 was a banner year for lenses, as Canon, Nikon and Panasonic grow their respective full-frame mirrorless systems and Sony continued to add optics to its E-mount lineup. In this poll, we’re giving you the change to vote for your favorite prime lenses of 2019 but as always, if you think we’ve missed something, let us know in the comments.

Voting runs through December 15th, and once the vote has closed we’ll run a second poll to find your choice for overall product of the year.

Canon

Canon is busy building out its nascent EOS R full-frame mirrorless system, but while most of the action has been in the zoom category this year, Canon also added a stellar prime lens in the form of the RF 85mm F1.2L IS USM. Also in consideration is a lens which became available just a little too late to be included in last year’s poll, the EF-M 32mm F1.4 STM – a fast, compact standard prime for the APS-C M-system.

  • Canon EF-M 32mm F1.4 STM
  • Canon RF 85mm F1.2L IS USM

Fujifilm

Fujifilm has been expending a lot of energy on new cameras this year, from the entry-level X-A7 to the flagship medium-format GFX100. But the company also released a handful of lenses, both primes and zooms.

Among them were two fixed focal-length options that we’ve really enjoyed in 2019 – the GF 50mm F3.5 and the tiny XF 16mm F2.8 – both really nice, compact walk-around lenses on Fujifilm’s medium-format and APS-C format cameras, respectively.

  • Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR
  • Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR

Leica

2019 saw Leica release the refreshed Q2 and mirrorless SL2, and to accompany the latter, Wetzlar unveiled two new lenses, a 35mm F2 and 50mm F2. We’ve never no much as even handled either, but both appear to be excellent performers, and we know that you’ll have opinions.

Do either (or both?) make it on to your list of the best primes of 2019? Let us know.

  • Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm F2 ASPH
  • Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH

Nikon

This year for Nikon has been all about consolidating its Z-series lens lineup, following the launch of the Z6 and Z7 in 2018. Nikon released three Z-series primes this year, and two of them (the 85mm and 58mm ‘Noct’) have impressed us in our initial shooting. We just got hold of the Z 24mm F1.8 S and it looks like another excellent performer. Let us know what you think by casting a vote.

  • Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct
  • Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S
  • Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S

Panasonic

Panasonic has been putting a lot of energy into its full-frame L-mount lineup this year, and the S Pro 50mm F1.4 is a fine ‘reference’ lens for that system. But the company also found time to update one of its most popular primes for Micro Four Thirds: The Leica DG Summilux 25mm F1.4 II ASPH. Did either of them make it into your lens collection?

  • Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm F1.4 II ASPH
  • Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4

Sigma

Sigma released plenty of lenses this year, although several were L-mount versions of existing designs. The company’s two genuinely ‘new’ primes exist at opposite poles of the company’s lineup – the small and lightweight 45mm F2.8 at one end, and the large and heavy (and pricey) 35mm F1.2 ‘Art’ at the other.

Both are excellent in their own way – did either impress you in 2019? Cast your vote and let us know.

  • Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art
  • Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary

Sony

Sony had a great year in terms of lenses, releasing three high-quality prime lenses for its full-frame a9 and a7-series cameras. The FE 35mm F1.8 is a perfect walk-around lens, whereas the 135mm F1.8 is aimed more specifically at portrait professionals. Meanwhile the FE 600mm F4 is a perfect tool for sports and wildlife shooters.

Have you been shooting with any of Sony’s new prime lenses this year? Cast your vote and let us know.

  • Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM
  • Sony FE 35mm F1.8
  • Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS

Tamron

Tamron launched three prime lenses this year, including a new reference prime in the ‘SP’ (Special Performance) range. The SP 35mm F1.4 is a large, heavy but very sharp medium wideangle for Canon and Nikon DSLRs, whereas the 24mm and 35mm F2.8 Di III are lightweight, everyday options for mirrorless photographers.

Do any of the three deserve a place in our final list of best primes of 2019? Cast your vote and let us know.

  • Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD
  • Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2
  • Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2

Zeiss

We’ve never seen the Zeiss Otus in person, but if it’s anything like Zeiss’s previous Otus-series lenses, it’s likely to be a seriously impressive piece of glass. But is it one of the best prime lenses of the year? Let us know.

  • Zeiss Otus 100mm F1.4

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Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM

Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR

Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR

Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm F2 ASPH

Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH

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Nikon Nikkor Z 24mm F1.8 S

Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm F1.4 II ASPH

Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.4

Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN Art

Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary

Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM

Sony FE 35mm F1.8

Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS

Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD

Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2

Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2

Zeiss Otus 100mm F1.4

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Have your say: Best camera of 2019

03 Dec

Best camera of 2019

Despite all of the doom and gloom about contraction in the digital photography industry as a whole, 2019 saw plenty of new cameras released, some of which were very important – and seriously impressive. These include Fujifilm’s 100MP GFX 100, Sony’s new flagship a7R IV, and Canon’s affordable full-frame EOS RP, among others.

But which was your favorite? This your chance to let us know. And if you think we missed something, please leave a comment.

Voting runs through December 15th, and once the vote has closed we’ll run a second poll to find your choice for overall product of the year.

Canon

Canon had a busy year, releasing products across its entire lineup from large-sensor PowerShot compacts to the full-frame EOS RP. Did any of them make it into your gear bag, or shopping list for the holiday season?

Let us know if you think any of these cameras deserve a place on our list of best products of 2019.

  • Canon EOS M200
  • Canon EOS M6 Mark II
  • Canon EOS RP
  • Canon EOS Rebel SL3 (EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10)
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II
  • Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III

Fujifilm

Fujifilm consolidated both its APS-C and medium-format lineups this year. The 100MP, 4K video-capable GFX 100 was inevitably the release which generated most attention, but the X-Pro3 and X-T30 both represented strong competition in the midrange / enthusiast APS-C market. Meanwhile the X-A7 was among our favorite entry-level ILCs of the year. What’s your opinion?

  • Fujifilm GFX 100
  • Fujifilm X-Pro3
  • Fujifilm X-T30
  • Fujifilm X-A7

Leica

Leica gets a lot of criticism for making products which most photographers will never be able to afford, but in recent years the company has somewhat changed direction. While the SL2 and Q2 are undoubtedly pricey, they also offer a combination of features which is not available in any other single competitor, along with useful refinements like solid connectivity options and weather-sealing.

We really like the Q2 and SL2, but do either of them deserve to be ranked among the best cameras of 2019? Let us know by casting your vote.

  • Leica Q2
  • Leica SL2

Nikon

The only mirrorless camera released by Nikon this year was the Z50. Resembling a downsized Z6 (which is not at all a bad thing, given how nice that camera is to use) the Z50 is Nikon’s first APS-C format mirrorless, and one of the most attractive and ergonomically refined cameras in its class. But that’s just our opinion – what’s yours?

  • Nikon Z50

Olympus

Olympus’s camera releases this year spanned the breadth of its lineup, from the TG-6 weather-sealed compact up to the OM-D E-M1X – the company’s first truly ‘professional’ Micro Four Thirds mirrorless model. Meanwhile the very compact, highly-specc’d OM-D E-M5 III is a camera solidly in the traditional OM-D mold, offering plenty of features in a very portable body.

Do either or all three of these models make your list of favorite cameras of 2019?

  • Olympus Tough TG-6
  • Olympus OM-D E-M1X
  • Olympus OM-D E-M5 III

Panasonic

This year for Panasonic was mostly about growing its S1-series full-frame mirrorless cameras, but alongside the S1, S1R and video-oriented S1H, the company also launched the DC-G95, a very likable Micro Four Thirds model aimed at enthusiast and hobbyist photographers. Let us know what you think of them by casting your vote.

  • Panasonic Lumix DC-G95
  • Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
  • Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
  • Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H

Ricoh

Ricoh only released one major camera this year but it’s one of our all-time favorites. The GR III is a tiny, powerful compact with an APS-C sensor and a sharp 28mm equivalent lens. In our opinion it’s a great travel companion if you don’t need a zoom, but what do you think?

  • Ricoh GR III

Sony

Sony hasn’t taken its foot off the gas much in recent years, and 2019 saw several major camera launches. The a6100 and a6600 update the company’s APS-C lineup, while the a7R IV is a full-frame high-technology flagship worthy of the term. Meanwhile the Cyber-shot RX100 VII updates the already highly capable RX100 VI with improved autofocus.

Do any of these cameras get your vote for best of 2019? Let us know.

  • Sony a6100
  • Sony a6400
  • Sony a6600
  • Sony a7R IV
  • Sony a9 II
  • Sony Cyber-shot RX100 VII

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Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Canon EOS RP

Canon EOS 90D

Canon EOS Rebel SL3 (250D / Kiss X10)

Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III

Fujifilm GFX 100

Fujifilm X-A7

Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Leica Q2

Leica SL2

Nikon Z50

Olympus Tough TG-6

Olympus OM-D E-M5 III

Olympus OM-D E-M1X

Panasonic Lumix DC-G95

Panasonic Lumix DC-S1

Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R

Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H

Ricoh GR III

Sony a6100

Sony a6400

Sony a6600

Sony a9 II

Sony a7R IV

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII

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