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DPReview TV: What is shutter angle, and why is it better than shutter speed when shooting video?

27 Jun

Have you heard video pros talk about using shutter ‘angle’ instead of shutter speed? Chris explains what shutter angle is and why it’s often more useful than shutter speed for video work.

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  • Introduction
  • A bit of history
  • 360-degree shutter
  • 180-degree shutter
  • 90-degree shutter
  • Downsides of using shutter speed
  • Why shutter angle is more useful than shutter speed
  • Wrap-up

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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DPReview TV: Waterproof camera shootout 2019

22 Jun

Summer is here, which means it’s time for Chris and Jordan’s roundup of new waterproof cameras for 2019: the Olympus Tough TG-6, the Ricoh WG-6, and the Panasonic TS7. Find out which one is right for your next vacation.

Want more information about waterproof cameras? Watch Chris and Jordan’s 2018 Waterproof Camera Roundup, which includes several models still on the market, or read our recently updated Waterproof Camera Buying guide.

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  • Introduction
  • Handling and design
  • Displays
  • Lens range and motor noise
  • Macro
  • Video quality and performance
  • Quick menus
  • Image quality
  • Conclusions
  • Chris is… stuck

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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DPReview TV: Deity Connect microphone review

20 Jun

Jordan reviews the Deity Connect wireless microphone, a digital lavalier mic system that supports two microphones using a single receiver and provides drop-dead simple operation. Find out why this is the mic system he’s wanted for a decade, and why he thinks it’s a compelling choice for so many people who shoot video.

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  • Introduction
  • Design and hard case
  • Outputs
  • Receiver size
  • Top 3 features
  • Antennas
  • 2.4GHz signal
  • Distance test
  • Standby mode
  • Included microphones
  • Firmware
  • Wrap-up

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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DPReview TV: Photo lingo 101 – a guide to common photographic terms

15 Jun

It’s back to basics in this week’s episode as Chris and Jordan break down some common photographic terms that might not be familiar to newer photographers. Learn all about IBIS, BSI and CIPA, as well as a, shall we say, ‘creative’ origin story for the word ‘bokeh.’

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  • Introduction
  • Eye Relief/Eye Point
  • EVF vs. OVF
  • CIPA Rating
  • Shutter life
  • BSI
  • IBIS vs. OIS
  • Bokeh
  • Diffraction
  • Sunstars
  • Dynamic range
  • Wrap-up

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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DPReview TV: Shooting with the Fujifilm 200mm F2 in Japan

13 Jun

While on assignment in Japan, Chris and Jordan had a couple days to shoot with the Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 telephoto lens, which Chris nicknamed ‘The Big White Sharp’. To make things more interesting, Jordan filmed this entire episode using the new Fujifilm GFX 100 medium format camera.

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  • Introduction
  • Greetings from Japan
  • Samples
  • Design and handling
  • Sharpness
  • Autofocus
  • Video performance
  • Who's it for?
  • Wrap-up

Sample gallery from this episode:

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We’re hiring! DPReview is looking for a Software Development Engineer and Senior Product Manager

13 Jun

We’re looking to add a Software Development Engineer and a Senior Product Manager to our team! Each role is uniquely positioned to help shape the future of the site. The Senior Product Manager will own DPReview’s product roadmap, working closely with our engineering and editorial teams. The Software Development Engineer will help build the next generation of web and mobile experiences for DPReview, shaping products from concept to delivery.

If you’re passionate about photography and ready to help build the future of DPReview, take a look at the full job descriptions linked below and learn how to apply.

Apply now: Senior Product Manager

Apply now: Software Development Engineer

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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DPReview TV: Hands-on with Sony’s new super-telephoto lenses

11 Jun
Chris and Jordan, along with Senior Editor Barney Britton, traveled to New York for a hands-on look at Sony’s newest super-telephoto lenses: the FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 G OSS and the FE 600mm F4 GM OSS. Find out what they think so far, and vote to tell us who shot the best sample images.

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Don’t forget to view the sample galleries and vote in the poll! (Below)

  • Introduction
  • Shooting soccer (football)
  • Halftime switch
  • 600mm F4 design and build
  • 200-600 F5.6-6.3 design and build
  • Sharpness
  • Teleconverter support
  • Video capability
  • The contest
  • Who are these lenses for?
  • Wrap-up

Have your say

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Sony 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G FE OSS sample gallery

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Sony 600mm F4 GM FE OSS sample gallery

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DPReview TV: Panasonic DFD vs. Canon dual-pixel autofocus

08 Jun

To DFD or not to DFD, that is the question.

Panasonic’s proprietary DFD (Depth from Defocus) autofocus system has both critics and fans, but Chris and Jordan think the system might have received a bad rap. In this episode they compare DFD to Canon’s Dual-Pixel autofocus system. Might the results surprise you?

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  • Introduction
  • How the autofocus systems work
  • Face detect C-AF
  • Single point C-AF
  • Tracking C-AF
  • Video C-AF
  • Shooting experience
  • Panasonic GH5 comparison
  • Wrap-up

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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DPReview TV: Panasonic 10-25mm F1.7 preview + Cine Gear announcements

01 Jun

Hot on the heels of Panasonic’s announcements from Cine Gear 2019, Chris and Jordan give us a hands-on preview of the new 10-25mm F1.7 lens, along with details of the new VLog upgrade for the S1 and the announcement of a new video-oriented full frame mirrorless model, the S1H.

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  • Introduction
  • Design and handling
  • Focus breathing
  • Versus Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 with Metabones Speedbooster
  • Macro capability
  • Autofocus
  • Size and weather sealing
  • Panasonic S1 firmware update (SFU2)
  • Panasonic S1H pre-announcement details
  • Wrap-up

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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DPReview TV: Fujifilm GFX 100 first impressions review

30 May

Fujifilm’s latest camera is a 100MP medium-format flagship, built to appeal to enthusiasts and professionals alike. Chris and Jordan were at the GFX 100 launch in Tokyo where they’ve been shooting with it for a couple of days. What do they think if this big, bold camera? Will Jordan embrace medium format for shooting video? Hit play to find out.

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  • Introduction
  • Body and handling
  • EVF
  • GFX 100 for street photography
  • Battery
  • Media and buffer
  • Image quality
  • Rolling shutter
  • Video
  • Tokyo at night
  • Wrap-up

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