We’ve added the Fujifilm X-A5 mirrorless camera to our ‘Best Cameras under $ 500’ buying guide. It’s too new to be eligible for an award, but that may change when we get our hands on one.
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Panasonic DC-GH5S added to buying guides
19
Jan
 |
Now that we’ve spent some time with Panasonic’s video-centric Lumix DC-GH5S, we’ve added it to our ‘Best Cameras for Video’ and ‘Best Cameras over $ 2000’ buying guides. When our review of the GH5S is complete – and if we think it’s the best camera in one or both of those groups – the guides will be updated again.
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buying guide
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over $ 2000 buying guide
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Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S added to studio scene comparison
15
Jan
Our test scene is designed to simulate a variety of textures, colors and detail types you’ll encounter in the real world. It also has two illumination modes to see the effect of different lighting conditions.
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Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III added to studio test scene comparison
09
Dec
 |
Testing of the Canon G1 X Mark III is well underway, inside of the studio and out. We’ve just added it to our test scene comparison tool, where you can take a look at its performance side-by-side against peers like the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V.
See the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III in our studio scene comparison tool
See our Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III sample gallery
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Sony a7R III added to studio scene comparison
17
Nov
 |
We’ve had our hands on the Sony a7R III for about a week now, and the camera has quickly impressed our reviewers both in the studio and on the road. Currently, a couple of our staffers are traipsing around Arizona capturing beautiful photos we’ll soon be adding to our a7R III sample gallery, but back in Seattle we wasted no time putting the camera in front of our standard studio test scene.
See how the Sony a7R III stacks up against its closest competitors by clicking the button below. And don’t forget to compare the a7R III’s Pixel Shift Multi Shooting mode against the Pentax K-1’s (both are available in the studio scene tool). Pentax debuted the first full-frame pixel-shift tech with the K-1 in February of 2016; has Sony managed to improve upon it with their version?
See the Sony a7R III in our studio scene comparison tool
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More Nikon D850 samples images added
22
Oct
Our review process is based both on studio testing and real-world shooting. We make sure every camera goes through the hands of several photographers and is shot in a variety of circumstances, to give a broad representation of how the camera will perform.
All those images and experiences are considered as we draw our conclusions about a camera. So, even if you’ve looked through the D850 gallery before, you may well find there are shots you’ve not seen before. Take a look, and be sure to check out the full review if you haven’t already.
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Leica M10 added to the studio comparison tool
01
Oct
 |
Released early this year, the M10 is Leica’s latest digital rangefinder, offering a slimmer design and refined controls. We’ve just been given a reviewable sample unit, and set it up in front of our studio scene to see what it can do.
Of particular note is a newly developed 24MP full-frame sensor. It’s claimed to be unique to the M10, and has not been developed by Sony, as with many of its 24MP competitors. In our own shooting and preliminary testing, we can see that the M10 is a good performer: with the right lens and proper focus, it is capable of incredibly sharp results when shooting Raw. Be aware that when paired with a sharp lens, the M10’s combination of a fairly modest (for full frame) pixel count and no AA filter can lead to moiré in your images.
Also, particularly enthusiastic viewers will note a slight reduction in sharpness with shutter speeds of 1/60 – 1/125 sec., indicating a smidgen of shutter shock. But due to the inherent tolerances of rangefinder focusing mechanisms among other factors, this is unlikely to ever be the most significant source of softness in real world images.
In terms of JPEG quality, we continue to find that colors (skin tones in particular) could use some attention, with yellowish greens and blue-tinged reds. Sharpening could be more sophisticated too, considering the crispness of the Raw output. In terms of high ISO quality, the M10 performs very well indeed, but it is still slightly outmatched by the best of the competition above ISO 6400.
But don’t just take our words for all this – check out the M10 in our studio comparison tool for yourself.
Check out the Leica M10 in our studio comparison tool
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Nikon D850 added to studio scene comparison
29
Sep
 |
We’ve had some time to get to know the Nikon D850 and so far it’s safe to say we’ve been really impressed. Its low ISO dynamic range is class-leading, and it has proven so far to be a versatile tool for shooting everything from wedding receptions to white water rapid kayaking. We’ve also had a chance to put it in front of our standard studio test scene for your viewing pleasure – see how its 46 megapixels look side-by-side with its peers.
See the Nikon D850 in our studio scene comparison tool
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How to Have Fun with Shutter Speed and Added Motion Blur
21
Jun
If you think learning is a boring task, you definitely haven’t studied photography. To make this point, I decided to explain the relationship between shutter speed and movement by spending the day at a theme park.
Image blur – unwanted or not
When you get an unwanted blur in your photograph it can be very frustrating. However, this shouldn’t stop you from experimenting with your camera’s shutter speed. Perfectly sharp images can be great for composition and color but they don’t really reflect everything that’s going on and can fail to convey the atmosphere.
Shutter speed 1/640th, f/9, ISO 200.
Shutter speed 1/50th, f/22, ISO 200.
Theme parks can be the most fun, but even so, they can appear a bit dull in still images. However, just adding a little movement can do the trick. Don’t you agree?
Shutter speed 1/1000th, f/3.5, ISO 200.
Shutter speed 1/15th, f/22, ISO 200.
If you are comfortable using Manual Mode on your camera, then please do so. However, if you are not used to adjusting your settings you can always do these exercises by using Shutter Priority Mode. To do this you have to set the dial of your camera to the S (Nikon, Sony) or Tv (Canon) symbol on your mode dial. This mode gives you the flexibility to choose the shutter speed that you want, and the camera figures out the rest of the settings for you in order to have a well-exposed photo.
However, there is one thing that you do need to know first . . .
What is shutter speed?
The shutter is a curtain inside your camera that opens to allow light to enter the camera and hit the digital sensor (or film) in order to create your photo. Shutter speed refers to how fast or slowly it opens and closes. The longer you leave the shutter open, the more light will come in.
Therefore, as long as it’s opened everything in front of your lens is leaving an imprint. In the case of a moving object, this results as a halo or a ghost and is why you get blurry photos when using slower shutter speeds. The longer the exposure time, the blurrier the subject will be.
Shutter speed 1/60th, f/22, ISO 200.
Shutter speed 1/30th, f/29, ISO 200.
Creative effects of shutter speed
#1 Blurry subject sharp background
Now that you have that clear, let’s dive into the fun part and start doing some creative effects with this knowledge. First, we’ll start with a sharp background and a blurry object/subject, as this is the easiest one to achieve. For this one, you need to be standing still and have something or someone in motion in the scene in front of you. As for your camera, you need to use a slow shutter speed. How slow depends on the speed your subject is moving, so just make a few tries.
Note: All movement gets registered in the image when you are using slow speeds, including your own. So if your subject requires for you to shoot lower than the length of your lens (i.e. slower than 1/50th with a 50mm lens) it’s better if you use a tripod or else your fixed background will look blurry as well.
Shutter speed, 1/6th, f/22, ISO 200 and an 18mm lens.
Shutter speed, 1/50th, f/29, ISO 200 and a lens focal length of 33mm.
#2 Blurry background sharper subject
For the second effect, let’s do the opposite; a blurry background and a sharper subject. You don’t want the moving subject completely sharp because then you can lose the purpose and it will look dull or worse, fake (as in Photoshopped into the image). So it’s always better for the subject to have a small halo around it that shows its movement, direction, and speed.
This one is a little bit trickier because, on top of choosing the correct shutter speed, you also need to follow the moving subject with your camera, matching its speed (this is called panning). So please don’t get frustrated if you don’t get it right on the first try because the results are worth the effort!
Shutter speed, 1/50th, f/29, ISO 200. The camera was moved in a circular motion to follow the subject.
Shutter speed, 1/40th, f/32, ISO 200. The camera was moved in a vertical motion to follow the subject.
Shutter speed, 1/60th, f/22, ISO 200. The camera was moved in a horizontal motion to follow the subject.
#3 Mix it up
When you feel comfortable with the previous techniques, try introducing some mixed movements. In other words, your subject moving one way and you in another.
Shutter speed, 1/50th, f/22, ISO 200.
Shutter speed, 1/40th, f/32, ISO 200.
#4 Still objects
Liking it so far? It gets better! You can even put some movement into photos of still subjects.
Shutter speed, 1/50th, f/22, ISO 200 with an 18-35mm lens.
To achieve this effect you need to use a zoom lens. What you have to do is to twist (zoom) so that you go from one focal length to another while the shutter is still open. The bigger the zoom, the more intense the effect.
Shutter speed, ½ a second, f/29, ISO 200, focal length 18-28mm.
Shutter speed, 1/50th, f/29, ISO 200, focal length 18-45mm.
Shutter speed, ½ a second, f/29, ISO 200, focal length 18-55mm.
Your turn to go try it
There you go, you are ready to enjoy your day in the park while making some amazing looking shots. Take a ride, have fun, and let all your problems all blur away!
Shutter speed, 1/15th, f/22, ISO 200.
Please share your comments, questions, and motion blurry images below.
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Instagram added an Archive feature to help you de-clutter your profile
15
Jun
 |
Instagram’s latest feature, the ability to archive posts, is pretty self-explanatory. But it’s kind of a big deal if you’re a user who wants a personal account to look somewhat polished and professional. Archiving a photo moves it from your profile page (along with its associated likes and comments) and tucks it away in a private Archive tab. Un-archiving a photo will move it back into its original spot in your timeline.
Now, photographers can share personal photos without putting them front and center to anyone who visits their profile page for weeks afterward. And who hasn’t looked back at their body of work and wanted to hide at least one photo from way back? Anyway, the teens have embraced minimalist profile pages, so it’s only a matter of time before the rest of us do too.
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