Fujifilm’s new X30 premium compact is an intriguing piece of kit, with a larger-than-average sensor and reasonably fast lens. While not a revolutionary upgrade to the X20, it still provides some nice improvements. After some play time, we’ve put together a First Impressions Review that spells out what’s new and what’s not.
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What’s NEX? Sony Alpha a5100 first impressions review
As Sony introduces the Alpha a5100 interchangeable lens camera, it officially leaves behind the NEX moniker its mirrorless line originated with. The a5100 picks up where the NEX-5 series leaves off, combining the 24.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor of the a6000 and the more compact footprint of the NEX-5T. The a5100 also inherits many of the a6000’s good qualities, including its impressive autofocus system. The a5100 also one-ups its big brother by offering 1080/60p video at 50Mbps. We took a hands-on, preliminary look at the a5100. Read more
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13, August 2014, – Don Burrell – Our First Masters Video
Things are getting very exciting at Luminous-Landscape. We have a lot of projects in the works. In addition to the workshops that we are announcing and running, we have been writing articles and producing a number of new and different videos.
As our industry moves rapidly to a total digital environment we leave behind our heritage of film and analog photography. As part of a number of new video series, we proudly offer up the first of a series of videos where we sit down and talk with The Masters. These are the men and women who have been in this industry and watched it change – and who have changed with it. They have fascinating stories to tell and exceptional insight to share, gained through their journeys.
Today we invite you to join Kevin Raber, Luminous-Landscape’s publisher and CEO as he sits down with Don Burrell of Burrell Imaging, in Crown Point, Indiana. Don is a man of inexhaustible energy who at his age is still going with energy that any one of us wish we could have. His passion for photography and the people that surround him is a good part of his story. This Video is available HERE for purchase or as part of the annual subscription.
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Real-world samples added to Sony SLT-A77 II First Impressions
The Sony SLT-A77 II is that company’s latest DSLR using translucent mirror technology. With a 24MP CMOS sensor, it has a newly-designed 79-point AF system and offers 12fps continuous shooting with autofocus. That’s all very impressive on paper, but what’s it like in the real world? We’ve pulled together a sample gallery and added it to our a77 II First Impressions Review. See gallery
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In pictures: Restoration of Boeing’s first 747 ‘jumbo jet’
The Boeing 747 – or the ‘jumbo jet’ as it is commonly known, changed the world. The 747 first flew in 1969, and transformed modern air travel with its ability to carry more people – and more cargo – across the globe than any previous airliner, shrinking it in the process. Seattle’s Museum of Flight houses RA001 – the very first 747, which flew as a test airframe from its inaugural liftoff in 1969 through until the early 1990s. The museum is currently restoring RA001 both inside and out. Click through for pictures.
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5 July, 2014 – Pentax 645Z First Impressions
There has been a lot of chatter lately about the Sony 50mp CMOS chip and the cameras it has been put it. Phase One and Hassleblad have both announced 50mm versions of their backs in the last few months. Pentax announced theirs too and just last week started to ship the Pentax 645Z. We we managed to get our hands one and Michael with Nick Devlin take this new camera through its paces. Is it all the camera everyone was hoping for? Now you can find out by reading Pentax 645Z First Impressions Review.
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One of a kind? Nikon 1 V3 First Impressions Review
The Nikon 1 V3 offers an 18.4 megapixel 1″-type CMOS sensor, a significant gain in resolution over its 14.2 megapixel V2 predecessor. Since its introduction the 1 system has offered impressive auto focus and burst shooting capabilities so it’s no surprise that the V3 excels in these areas – it offers 20 fps burst shooting with continuous AF and a Hybrid AF system using 171 contrast-detect and 105 phase-detect points. It’s the most promising mirrorless camera Nikon has offered enthusiasts yet, and our full review is underway. In the meantime, take a look at our first impressions and shooting experience.
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Budget M43: Kodak Pixpro S-1 First Impressions Review
Kodak is arguably the most famous name of all in photography, but it ultimately failed to manage the transition from film to digital, and ended up exiting the consumer imaging business altogether in 2013. But now JK Imaging, which licenses the Kodak name, has created an interchangeable lens camera. The Pixpro S-1 is an entry-level model that’s designed to attract budding photographers who are buying their first system camera. Click through to read our first impressions.
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Actor Dennis Hopper gets first London exhibition – 4 years after death
Apocalypse Now star Dennis Hopper is set to get his first London photography exhibition, four years after his death. The show, entitled ‘The Lost Album’, will be a rerun of an exhibition Hopper held in 1970 at the Fort Worth Art Centre in Texas, and will comprise the original 9.5×6.5in silver gelatin prints that were first displayed over thirty years ago. Incredibly, the 400 prints were only found after Hopper’s death in 2010, having lain ‘lost’ since their first airing. Click through for more information.
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A little bit better: Nikon D810 First Impressions Review
The Nikon D810 replaces both the D800 and D800E, and the changes that Nikon has made in the new DSLR are significant. There’s no OLPF to get in the way of resolution, and as well as a lower base and higher maximum ISO sensitivity the D810 is 25% faster than its forebears, offers a slightly improved AF system and boasts 1080/60p video with built-in stereo recording. We had a chance to get our hands on a pre-production D810 recently, and we’ve prepared a detailed look at its key features. Click through to read our First Impressions Review