Telling a cohesive story by putting together a series of photos or video clips can be a complicated task. Changing the camera angles and perspective can significantly influence your viewer's reaction to the project, and leave you with a much more impactful image. This is where a horizontal tripod can provide you with a wider array of shooting angles.
It is difficult to overstate just how big of a deal the Sony a9 III is, at least on paper. As is always the case with press events, and especially ones where hands-on time is limited, pre-production firmware is installed, and shooting opportunities are cultivated, you should consume pre-release content with (many) grains of salt. Hypertension be damned.
Sony's new a9 III is the first full-frame interchangeable lens mirrorless (ILC) camera to use a global shutter, which unlocks some serious performance like 120 frames per second shooting. It doesn't however, have support for the latest CFexpress specification.
In what is perhaps the most significant Sony camera announcement, well, ever, the dominant force in the mirrorless market has introduced the a9 III, the world's first full-frame camera with a global shutter system, which promises massive benefits for high-speed photography.
At the tail end of its presentation for the new global-shutter-equipped a9 III full-frame camera, Sony announced that it would finally be bringing some of its new software features to select older cameras via firmware updates.
The world of mirrorless camera lenses is strangely devoid of professional 300mm lenses. That is, until now. Sony has released a brand new full-frame 300mm f/2.8 G Master lens and I had a chance to test it out.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the first Sony Alpha 7, the first Alpha full-frame interchangeable lens mirrorless camera. Sony is marking the occasion by announcing a breakthrough advancement in imaging technology -- the Sony a9 III, the first full-frame ILC to incorporate a global shutter image sensor.
Sony announced the 300mm f/2.8 G Master OSS, a new $5,999 telephoto prime that simultaneously promises new heights for image quality while also becoming the lightest lens in its class. In fact, it is the world's lightest large-aperture telephoto prime.
In collaboration with Quantum Systems and Trimble, Phase One announced a state-of-the-art 128-megapixel camera purpose-built for survey-grade applications.
Really Right Stuff announced a new L-bracket called the MC-LS that is designed to work on basically any camera with the classic SLR design with a perfect fit thanks to five levels of adjustment.
SmallRig's new VB99 Pro is a 6,700mAh, 99Wh, 14.8V V-mount battery that supports 100W of power delivery, USB-C fast charging, and has enough juice to power high-end mirrorless cameras, computers, and tablets for hours.
It might feel like Apple has been producing its own silicon for a long time now, but it's really only been a few short years. It's been less than two years since we got the M1 Ultra and with the new M3 Max, we've already surpassed its power in a portable form factor.
Nearly a month after being revealed and as it nears half a million dollars in funding on Kickstarter, I'm Back has announced that it is joining forces with Hong Kong-based Yashica.
Earlier this week, Sony Japan teased an upcoming Alpha Event and now Sony Alpha Universe has started a countdown for a special event video presentation, too.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based product design studio Retrospekt has partnered with Sanrio to release a "Strawberry Kawaii" collection of Hello Kitty-themed devices, including a Polaroid 600 instant camera.
Apple has reported its sales over the last quarter and while iPhone sales are up, it doesn't look like its Mac division is doing nearly as well. Quite the opposite, actually.
Somewhat surprisingly, Canon has yet to offer an APS-C ultra-wide zoom for its EOS R cameras. That changes with the introduction of the RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM.
Alongside the RF 200-800mm telephoto zoom lens, Canon has announced the RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z, the world's first 24-105mm zoom lens with a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture.
Canon has announced three new RF-mount lenses, including the RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM super-telephoto zoom lens for full-frame Canon EOS R-series mirrorless cameras.
Blind Spot Gear, the company behind the Power Junkie, has announced the LumiCard, a new wirelessly-powered credit card-sized LED that attaches to the back of a smartphone to provide instant light.
Think Tank has launched new and improved versions of its popular Cable Management pouches.
Australian audio company Rode has released a limited-edition range of white products, featuring some of its most popular products.
While the European Union's move to make USB-C the common charging standard for nearly all electronics by the end of next year is good news for many consumers, it may spell the end for DSLR cameras.
I must admit, reviewing the new Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses is something I never thought I would be doing. I was excited to give them a try though, and hey, they do have a camera in them after all.
Gordon Laing of Camera Labs has returned with a new episode of his excellent "Retro Review" series, taking photographers on a nostalgic stroll down memory lane. This time, Laing has reviewed the Canon EOS D30, the company's first DSLR built from the ground up in-house.
Sigma has launched new teasers of its upcoming 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports lens, which will be "coming soon" to full-frame E-mount and L-Mount cameras.
Sony Japan has launched a dedicated teaser website for an upcoming event related to its Alpha products. While details are scarce, Sony fans will not need to wait long to see what Sony has up its sleeve.
French company Pixii has announced the latest version of its APS-C digital rangefinder camera, the Pixii+.
Nikon has returned to a somewhat unusual and very consumer-friendly marketing tactic with a new 30-day Trial program for the retro-inspired Nikon Zfc APS-C mirrorless camera.
Australian film lab FilmNeverDie has announced a new motorized and reusable 35mm "simple" film camera called the Nana for $130.
Delaware-based company Lumionix has announced a new 'smart' camera trigger called the KOMET that comes loaded with "state of the art" special features to take its users photography skills to the next level.
Fujifilm has suspended the sales of two of its top-selling cameras in Japan.
AstrHori has announced a new version of its 28mm f/13 2x Macro Probe lens.
Rumors suggest that Canon has recently asked customers in China about their potential interest in a retro-inspired or retro-styled digital camera.
Lately, it seems like everyone wants to save money on film while still having fun shooting it. So, on the heels of the wildly successful 72-photos-per-roll, Kodak Ektar H35, Hong Kong camera maker, RETO, just released an upgraded version of their smash hit half frame point-and-shoot, the H35N.
New lens manufacturer Thypoch unveiled its first lenses last month, the Simera 28mm f/1.4 and 35mm f/1.4 manual-focus prime lenses for Leica M-mount. The fascinating and affordable new lenses are now available for purchase.
Tamron has announced a new firmware update for its 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD (Model A071) and 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058) full-frame lenses for Sony E-mount.
The Leica M11 series now consists of three cameras. We have the original M11 which I very much enjoyed using on the streets of New York. Then, the M11 Monochrom was released and became an instant classic. I loved taking black-and-white images with it all over Montana. Now we have the release of the M11-P which apart from some minor cosmetic changes is largely the same as the original M11. So, why then should we get excited about such a similar camera?
Alongside the Leica M11-P camera, Leica has announced a new generation of the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. wide-angle prime lens.
Leica has announced the Leica M11-P, the world's first camera to create a seamless chain of authenticity from capture to publication.
TIME has announced the 200 best inventions of 2023 and three cameras have made the cut in the consumer electronics segment.
DJI has announced the Osmo Pocket 3, a new pocket-sized gimbal camera driven by a Type 1-inch CMOS image sensor.
Canadian company Reveni Labs, known for its remarkably compact spot meter for analog photographers and recent automated film processing machine, has launched an affordable camera tester for repair technicians, store operators, resellers, and avid collectors.
Fotodiox has announced the DLX Parabolic Focusing Softbox, a new hybrid softbox/reflector that provides photographers extensive control over the direction and quality of their light.
A trio of international designers have built a simple 35mm camera using existing camera parts and an eye-catching transparent body design.
Wacom has announced the addition of two new display tablets that join the Cintiq Pro 27.
DJI commands more than 70% of the global drone market, and even though its technology has regularly been far and away better than the competition, its ties to China have put it in hot water with United States government agencies.
Along with a full line of new solutions, SanDisk announced a microSD card that it claims is the fastest high-capacity option on the market.
Photographer Peter McKinnon and bag maker Nomatic have teamed up again for a new collection of McKinnon-branded bags.
Last month, Fujifilm held one of its X Summit events, using the occasion to launch the Fujifilm GFX100 II. The new flagship medium-format camera has attracted significant attention, and with good reason. However, the camera is enigmatic regarding high-speed shooting performance and dynamic range.