Sony A7R II - Serious Mirrorless Camera

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Sony A7r III am a fan of the Sony A7 series. My most recent review of the Sony a7 Mark II and last year I reviewed the 36MP Sony a7R. Sony has now announced the successor - the a7R II with some serious upgrades that challenge all full frame cameras, including DSLRS currently on the market.Sony a7R II Specs:

  • 42 MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor (BSI means Back Side Illuminated which means better low light performance)
  • ISO expandable to 102,400
  • BIONZ X Image Processor
  • Internal UHD 4K Video & S-Log2 Gamma - 4K video with professional codec and profiles
  • 5-Axis SteadyShot INSIDE Stabilization- Stabilization in body like the Sony a7 Mark II
  • 399 Phase-Detect AF Points & 5 fps Burst - Focusing system is 40% improved over Sony a7R which was rather slow)
  • 0.5" 2.36M-Dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF -world's highest viewfinder magnification at 0.78x
  • 3.0" 1,228.8k-Dot Tilting LCD Monitor
  • Silent Shutter Mode
  • Durable Reduced-Vibration Shutter Design
  • Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC

 Sony has seriously packed in the features in this camera, providing a much more well rounded offering that can handle anything. The original a7r felt like a landscape camera only with it's slow operation and didn't provide great video options. Now we have significantly faster focusing system and the ability to shoot 29minutes of 4K!  And a full frame BSI sensor - this is going to provide some excellent low light performance. Honestly I am a bit stunned by everything they have packed in here and putting this camera side by side with current Canon cameras like the 5D Mark III, the 5Ds and 5Dsr and the rumored specs of the Canon 5D Mark IV. . . it is not pretty- No 4K, I doubt drastic improvements in low light performance. Sure the 5DS series offers great megapixels but low light performance and dynamic range are about the same as the 5D Mark III and when I did my testing versus the A7r last year the low light performance and the Dynamic range of the Sony a7r was significantly better.   Usually the response to battles of Sony vs Canon is Canon has the lenses but again that is changing as I look around our office at the Sigma lenses we use at each wedding and the fact that Sony has made huge improvements on focusing with adapters - in fact they have demoed using Canon glass with a metabones adapter and focus is significantly improved.The Sony a7R II will be available for Preorder in June and shipping in August.   Check it out on B&H Photo Video Price: $3,198.00For reference the Canon 5D Mark III was $3,499 when first release and the Canon 5Ds and 5Dsr are $3,699 and $3,899.  You can buy a nice lens for $700 dollars and as it looks right now- get a better all around camera for most people's needs. Sony Videoshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jor_WkheaE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FZW09bD0m4   

How to: High Speed Flash Photography

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ntAXVz9tyw Gear List:

MIOPS Website & GallerySee more of SCOTT GABRIELL'S PHOTOGRAPHY  

Photo Mish Mash ep 60 - Ankle Deep in Dark Water

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek_gRmxbBXk SALE - Lightroom Complete Beginners Guide $19.99 use code prlive60 to save.Episode 60- Ankle Deep in Dark Water Show NotesRollover image below for the answer "What was I doing ankle deep in dark water at 10:30pm?"[himage]ankledeep1ankledeep2[/himage]Instagram Contest - Winner  Week 3 (Entropy) https://instagram.com/explore/tags/prtv_entropy/Click here to see the winners- Next week MONOCHROMATIC #PRTV_MCIn case you missed itShould You Buy a DSLR with Kit Lens?  Google Photos - Quick TourWhat is coming UP! Miops Review and how toThis picture https://instagram.com/p/3cYSibNMJf/?taken-by=photorectobyFollowed by https://instagram.com/p/3d7GbBtMAy/?taken-by=photorectoby News:http://www.popphoto.com/new-gear-phase-one-xf-medium-format-camera-system?dom=fb&src=SOCCanon extends mail-in-rebates through July 4th http://www.canonrumors.com/2015/05/canon-usa-mail-in-rebates-extended/Canon 6D Rumors - 2016 early, smaller, lighter but more powerful /upmarketGoPro HERO+ LCDIncredible timelapse of One World Trade Center being built over 11 years http://petapixel.com/2015/05/31/the-official-11-year-time-lapse-of-one-world-trade-center-being-built/Adaptability of mirrorless. $60,000 broadcast lens on a GH4 http://petapixel.com/2015/06/02/this-is-a-giant-fujinon-xa55-broadcast-lens-on-a-tiny-panasonic-gh4/Lenses are complicated: http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2015/06/tamron-15-30-f2-8-di-vc-partial-teardownOne location 16,000 photos made - http://content.photojojo.com/uncategorized/one-image-of-an-entire-year/Discussion:Trust These companies with your photos? http://www.theverge.com/2015/6/2/8710345/google-photos-apple-microsoft-cloud-storage-privacyLightroom CC additional features are coming.  http://www.diyphotography.net/a-sneak-peek-at-lightroom-ccs-upcoming-dehaze-tool/ RAW Doctor - Fixing Lightning! Reader Questions - 

Should You Buy a Kit Lens?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcR5-DNktVgKit lenses are bad and should be avoided at all costs. . . or do they represent a perfectly decent option for beginners to DSLRS and ILCs? I lay out several reasons why I think most beginners should pick up a kit lens with their DSLR. Additional Reading/Viewing:Recommended lenses for Nikon including the 35mm f/1.8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSJ4trhBfFQCanon 50mm f/1.8 STM Video Reviewhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5EoXor3x44Canon 24mm and other Prime Lenseshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Lra2-HWww0  

Steadsnap Universal Tripod Plate Adapter

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Steadsnap Universal Tripod Plate AdapterYou may remember I’m the one that did a bit of DIY by taking an angle grinder to my camera gear. I did get a Black Rapid Sport (Amazon | B&H) strap to work well with my tripod’s quick release plate but if you don’t have the tools to grind metal the project could be a bit difficult. As I’m not the only one with this problem Steadsnap created an adapter that slips between the tripod quick release plate and your camera for a spot to hook your strap. The major improvement in this method is that you still can use a tripod without completely having to remove the shoulder strap from the camera.Steadsnap Adapter SetupThe plate is milled out of aluminum and features a steel tripod bolt so it’s not going anywhere and can take up to 44 pounds of gear. Unlike my setup it's universal so if you switched to a MeFoto tripod for example there is no additional work altering its quick release plate. Unfortunately as these are small batch orders the drawback is that the Steadsnap adapter costs $35. Compared to the BlackRapid FastenR-T1 that I used, which retails for $17.95, its the pricier option but an easy solution.As for use the adapter held up fine in review, I covered about 20 miles hiking while testing the plate and had no major issues. Since the mounting point is on the side versus the bottom smaller lenses work better with this setup as larger lenses such as the Canon 55-250mm telephoto lens tended to bump into my leg while walking. I do wish the attachment points were larger, being low profile there is a limit to how big the holes could be but I found that if you didn’t detach it exactly right the tip of the Black Rapid’s carabiner would catch. Since the attachment point to the camera is now on the side taller users get a bit of a bonus using a black rapid strap it gives a couple more inches of material to get low profile shots.Now as for safety you are adding an additional failure point to an expensive camera hanging on a thread. The steel tripod bolt the Steadsnap uses fit quite well and I never had any of the connection points loosen. If you're paranoid of having a camera fall off the connection, or just want a backup, an Op/Tech strap can still fit securely between the carabiner and the DSLR’s body mounts.So would I buy it? Yes & No. Since my current DIY setup works for half the price on a Dolica tripod my method works fine in my case. Now if I ever upgrade to a mefoto tripod having a low profile connector would work quite well and for $35 it isn't the most expensive adapter for sale at the moment. If your looking for a simple setup for your shoulder strap and like the option of not having to detach everything to use your tripod the Steadsnap adapter would be a good solution. https://vimeo.com/105384625Steadsnap Universal Tripod Plate Adapter, available now at B&H for $34.99

Google Photos - Now Free Unlimited Storage & Easy Share

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Google Photos was announced today- a NEW, standalone version that is being separated from Google+. https://youtu.be/DctybsuXBlYAlong with the split come several changes -

  • Free unlimited photo and video storage, as long as those photos are under 16MP and videos 1080p or smaller. You can store larger, they will just count toward your storage limits.
  • New organization system- a blend of automatic google smarts helping you stay organized and find what you want quickly

 

  • Easy share system - public, private and a mix along with sharing to popular apps like Twitter and WhatsApp.

The App will be available now for Android and iOS and your photos will be accessible via the web too.

Weekly Instagram Challenge Winner - Entropy

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Announcing the winner, runner-ups and honorable mentions for the challenge entropy.  What a change from the order and peacefulness of last week's minimalism! Picking a winner this week was again difficult and @christinabernales and I did not agree 100%. For future contests we will each pick a winner and some additional faves.  Winner for week 4 - Instagram Entropy Challengehttps://instagram.com/p/3ODa3gKKwN/?tagged=prtv_entropyRunner Upshttps://instagram.com/p/xUOfL9EkX6/https://instagram.com/p/3Np8p6Qgf7/ Honorable Mentions(mostly because of the hashtag #quantummechanics)https://instagram.com/p/3ZaPuWu07q/https://instagram.com/p/3Q46K9RoQ3/ Thank you to all who participated  - See the complete list of submitted images hereThe Next Challenge - monochromatic- Tag your entries #PRTV_MC and #PRTV by Wednesday, June 10th at noon.  At this time you are welcome to submit a few images but please refrain from submitting more than a few.Thanks!

Weekly Instagram Challenge Winner - Minimalism

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Announcing the winner, runner-ups and honorable mentions for the challenge minimalism.  We had fantastic participation and picking a winner this week was difficult, so many strong images.  Ultimately @christinabernales picked -https://instagram.com/p/3IltpXKWCG/?tagged=prtv_minimalRunner Upshttps://instagram.com/p/2_45gBqK1V/https://instagram.com/p/3GpcDzRocw/ Honorable Mentionshttps://instagram.com/p/3BAPHphwPa/https://instagram.com/p/29aLMvHJuz/https://instagram.com/p/3Bb-aUn-4g/ Thank you to all who participated  - See the complete list of submitted images hereThe Next Challenge - Entropy- Tag your entries #PRTV_entropy and #PRTV by Wednesday, June 3rd at noon.  At this time you are welcome to submit a few images but please refrain from submitting more than a few.Thanks!

Photo Mish Mash EP 59: Guess Which Camera?!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZYMcgabjjcWatching Live? Join us on Youtube to Chat and ask questions.Sponsors:McKay Photography Academy - Join them in TanzaniaYOU! Patreon Supporters help make this show possible. Learn how you can support and get access to our library of Lightroom videos and get the answers to your photography questions.Photo Mish Mash Ep #  59   Date: 05/27/15 Week in review AKA in case you missed it-

  • Canon 50mm STM review - Read More
  • Weekly Instagram Contest
    • Week #3 - Minimalism (Winner & Honorable Mentions)
    • Week #4 - Entropy, use tag #PRTV_entropy
  • LG G4 Camera Hands-on - Watch

Remind people they can upload photos from their PC for the instagram contest http://photorec.tv/2015/05/upload-dslr-photos-from-a-computer-to-instagram/Join the McKay's in Tanzania https://instagram.com/p/z3_kcvyhfg/?taken-by=mckaylive 

News:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/05/27/beautiful-engaging-and-impossible-to-forget-mary-ellen-mark-and-tiny-her-most-intimate-subject/$5000 for one Instagram photo? - http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/trends/a10949/how-bloggers-make-money-on-instagram/How Richard Prince Sells Other Peoples Instagram Photos http://www.diyphotography.net/how-richard-prince-sells-other-peoples-instagram-photos-for-100000/School Forces Student to Remove Photos http://petapixel.com/2015/05/21/high-school-forces-student-to-remove-online-photos-under-threat-of-suspension/Life Hack: Using powder and a book as a camera dolly http://www.instructables.com/id/30-Second-Table-Top-Dolly/15 aperture blades http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/meyer-optik-gorlitz-launhces-a-new-soap-bubble-focused-trioplan-100mm-f2-8-e-mount-lens/What to do with that old nifty fifty? http://petapixel.com/2015/05/26/diy-make-a-sealed-50mm-freelens-for-less-than-80/Patreon Supporters help make this show possible. Learn how you can support and get access to our library of Lightroom videos and get the answers to your photography questions.

Discussion:

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Reader Questions:

 

Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM Review

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Want to WIN the Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens? Just a few days left to enter. Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM vs the 50mm f/1.8 II, the 50mm f/1.4 USM and the 24 and 40mm f/2.8 STM lenses.https://youtu.be/w5EoXor3x44The new model is offered at the same price as the 50mm f/1.8 II with some important updates- metal mount, 7 aperture blades vs 5 in the older model, much smoother and quieter focus. Overall build quality feels significantly improved with the metal mount and tighter more finished looking construction.The f/1.8 II didn’t always produce the smoothest bokeh, at times it was possible to see the pentagon shape in the background created by the 5 aperture blades.   The new 7 bladed design does eliminate the pentagons and produces slightly smoother bokeh but the difference is slight.5 blades vs 7 blades apertureThe f1/.8 II version was notoriously loud in focusing and this became even more apparent when using it in live view with the Canon cameras offering continuous AF in live view. The new model offers STM technology which provides smoother, faster and MUCH quieter focusing. It is not silent like the STM kit lenses, it does still makes an audible sound that will be recorded by the on camera mic in quieter environments which is similar in performance to the 24 and 40mm STM primes.https://instagram.com/p/2_2uCENMOa/?taken-by=photorectobyClose focusing distance has been improved slightly which is a nice but again the difference is slight and still not as close as the 24 and 40.[unitegallery CloseFocusing50stm2]Image Quality remains about the same - at times the new STM version looks to be a tiny bit sharper, especially as you stop down from f/1.8 but if you have the original and you are only looking to get sharper images - I do not recommend upgrading to the new lens.
More Samples This site and the reviews I produce are my job. My living depends on your support.  Please use the links below to make any purchases.Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM ($125) - Buy from Amazon | Buy from B&H Video Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM ($329) - Buy from Amazon | Buy from B&H VideoCanon 40mm f/2.8 STM ($149) - Buy from Amazon | Buy from B&H VideoCanon 24mm f/2.8 STM ($149) - Buy from Amazon | Buy from B&H VideoSigma 50mm f/1.4 Art ($949) - Buy from Amazon | Buy from B&H VideoYongnuo 50mm f/1.8 ($67) -  Buy from Amazon | Buy from B&H VideoQuestions? Ask on my Facebook Page

LG G4 Sample Images

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I have had my hands on the LG G4 smartphone for a few days and recently shot some images of Christina Bernales working at the most delicious little chocolate shop, Tavernier Chocolates and the delicious chocolate she was photographing.   I shot JPEG and raw (DNG). Some samples below.   I did minor editing, cropping in Lightroom CC.    I have more info coming including detailed hands-on of the camera. Subscribe to my Youtube channel for more info and follow me on Twitter and Instagram.Video - Hands-on with the LG G4 Camera and Image Samples, more photo samples belowhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mC4yjeKTZo[unitegallery LGG4_1]

Ultra Wide Angle Lens Review: Tamron 15-30 f/2.8, Canon 16-35 & Sigma

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Hands-on review and feature comparison of full frame wide and ultra wide angle lenses including the new Tamron 15-30 f/2.8 VC, the Canon 16-35 f/4 IS, the Canon 17-40 L and compared to Canon 11-24, Rokinon 14mm f2.8 and more. Which wide angle lens is best for you?https://youtu.be/XTGUuIzGyIg

Lens Max Aperture Stabilized Filter Size Weight Price*
Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC f/2.8 YES N/A 1100g (2.43lb) $1,199
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM f/4 YES 77mm 615g (1.36lb) $1,099
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM f/4 NO 77mm (r) 500g (1.10lb) $799
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art f/1.4 NO 77mm 665g (1.47lb) $849
Rokinon 14mm Ultra Wide-Angle f/2.8 IF ED UMC f/2.8 NO N/A 552g (1.22lb) $329
Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L f/4 NO N/A (r) 1180g (2.60lb) $2,999
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM f/2.8 NO 82mm 635g (1.40lb) $1,599
Tokina 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX f/2.8 NO N/A 950g (2.09lb) $629

*Check links below for rebate savings!Complete Wide Angle Lens Presentation used during video. Support my work by purchasing from B&H Tamron 15-30 f/2.8 VC $1,199.00Canon 16-35 f/4 IS  $999.00 with current rebate (ends May 30th 2015)Canon 17-40 f/4 L $699 with current rebate (ends May 30th 2015)Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 $329.00Canon 11-24 f/4 L $2,999.0Sigma 24mm f/1.4 $849.00Tokina 16-28 f/2.8 $629.00 with current rebate (ends June 2015

Canon SL2 (150D) Rumors, Near-future of mobile editing, & 4k Prints

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Quick roundup of news coupled with my musings …

Canon EOS 150D / EOS SL2 / Kiss X8 Rumors

Northlight images is reporting that the SL2 will be announced sometime in August. This is a followup to the quietly successful SL1, Canon's smallest DSLR.   The SL2 is being described as a little 750D (t6i) without the articulating screen.Canon SL2 Rumored Specs

  • 24.2MP
  • 19 point AF
  • 4.5 fps
  • 1080/30p video
  • Hybrid CMOS AF III focus system
  • Fixed 3" LCD touchscreen
  • Wi-Fi + NFC

This is why I believe Canon moved the 750D/760D to a slightly larger size- they want to differentiate that line from the SL2 line coming in a few months.  Giving people a choice within the Rebel line. Nikon has just elected to take their D5X00 series smaller.   If they can get the rear dial like the new Canon 760D T6s on the Sl2 I would be VERY compelling to many Canon photographers already owning lenses and craving that smaller, mirrorless like approach.   Previous rumors have mentioned Canon switching to an EVF in the SL2 (This was also a rumor for the Canon 750D/760D series and it turned out to be false, I believe it won't happen in the SL2 either).SL1 is current $499 with 18-55 STM. Watch my ReviewCanon SL1 Related - The Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM is now shipping

Future of Mobile Editing

Adobe has announced that they will pull Photoshop Touch from the app stores on May 28th.  The other apps Adobe has released in the last few months have superseded the features in the now outdated touch.  And along with this announcement Adobe has released a look at mobile photo editing coming later this year.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLhftwa2-y4 

The Future of Photography - 4k Video?

Christina and I have discussed the future of photography multiple times on our weekly mish mash show including the recent episode 58. I propose that we will in the not so distant future shoot video (basically shooting a burst of images that happens to be so fast it is virtually video) and then you pull a still or stills from the video.   I am not the only one that thinks that way, it's pretty clear from the recent Panasonic G7 release that Panasonic has a similar idea. Their new G7 offers two 4K photo modes - ways to extract stills from video.  I already own the GH4 and recently accompanied Christina on an engagement shoot. I was recording video with the GH4 and pulled out some of the best moments as stills and sent the files off to AdoramaPix (saved 20% too). Just got the prints back and I am pleased with the results.Prints from Video - The future is fast arriving     

Photo Mish Mash EP 58: The Future of Photography

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The future of photography debated, new mirrorless cams challenge DSLRs and more 4K options under $1000, a careless fan causes gruesome crash & your questions answered. https://youtu.be/hU7FJL-UbyASPONSORS:Adoramapix

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Use code: pxrbt20 Good through 05/31

McKay Photography Academy - Join them in Tanzania in 2016 for the trip of a lifetime SHOW NOTES: Week in review AKA in case you missed it-Instagram Contest Winner http://iconosquare.com/viewer.php#/tag/prtv_maycliche/Week #3 Minimalism - #PRTV_minimalFollow Toby on Instagram: http://instagram.com/photorectoby/Follow Christina on Instagram: https://instagram.com/christinabernales/How-to: Upload photos from their PC for the instagram contest http://photorec.tv/2015/05/upload-dslr-photos-from-a-computer-to-instagram/Instagram’s Layout App now available for AndroidFuji X-T10 http://photorec.tv/2015/05/fujifilm-x-t10-mirrorless-announced/Panasonic Gx7 - http://photorec.tv/2015/05/panasonic-lumix-dmc-g7-announced-with-4k-video/T6s review updates - Image quality, video qualityNews:http://qz.com/407959/nikon-made-a-camera-that-lets-dogs-take-photos-of-things-they-like/70D deal at Costco vs B&H $1,198.00 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=cart_accessories&A=details&Q=&sku=986390&is=REG&bundleId=986390REG?BI=4773&KBID=5287Fan’s DSLR Lens Causes Terrible Crash at Italy’s Top Bike Race (warning some photos are a bit graphic) http://petapixel.com/2015/05/15/fans-dslr-lens-causes-terrible-crash-at-italys-top-bike-race/Say yes to a company and lose rights to your photo. Happened to Roy but he did get $50 in spices.  http://petapixel.com/2015/05/15/please-reply-yes-to-give-us-unlimited-rights-to-your-photo/http://petapixel.com/2015/05/14/be-careful-when-a-big-brand-asks-for-your-photo/Canon:5D IV are being tested by photographershttp://www.canonrumors.com/2015/05/eos-5d-mark-iv-testing-has-begun-cr2/7D II firmware issuehttp://www.canonrumors.com/2015/05/reports-of-eos-7d-mark-ii-firmware-1-04-locking-up-camera/Nikon:D810a specifically for astrophotography for ~ $3800 http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/dslr-cameras/D810A.html Go Buy at B&H http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1120493-REG/nikon_1553_d810a_dslr_camera_body.htmlFuji:Fuji’s lens lineup photo shows new lenses including 35mm f/2 WR (silver or black), 120mm f/2.8 OIS WR (Probable macro lens), and 100mm-400mm OIS w/undisclosed aperturehttp://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/pdf/lenses_accessories_catalogue_01.pdfX-T10 (expected availability June 18th) & 90mm WR lens announced plus version 4 of firmware for the X-T1http://www.fujirumors.com/first-look-fujifilm-x-t10/PetapixelONDU Pinhole Camera https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ondu-/ondu-pinhole-cameras-mk-ii/Discussion:Responses to stealing/copying imagesThe future of Photography

Raw Doctor EP3: Perfect Dark Exposure

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0JaNyMHJi8 In this episode Toby takes you through a dark landscape edit, a smoky blue club scene and makes minor edits to a beautiful hummingbird.  Learn about perfecting your black and white points for better contrast and why that is often a better approach than the contrast slide, how to increase certain colors while keeping the overall look of your image natural and loads more tips.Would you like to submit a raw file for a future Raw Doctor Episode? Visit http://photorec.tv/rawdoctor to submit a raw file.  

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Announced with 4k video

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Panasonic has announced the next version of the G series, think of this as the little brother of the excellent GH4 series.What you need to know: The Lumix DMC-G7 is a mirrorless camera in the shape of a small DSLR with an articulating touchscreen, Using a micro 4/3 sensor and offering 4K video recording with some neat 4k PHOTO modes (more about that below). Panasonic's cameras use the standard micro 4/3 mount giving them access to a huge selection of lenses from Panasonic, Olympus (who also makes lenses for the mount) and a large selection of 3rd party lenses. The micro 4/3 sensor allows for small and light lenses, an advantage over many of the APS-C mirrorless cameras and DSLRs.G7 Specs:

  • 16 MP Live MOS Sensor
  • Venus Engine 9 Image Processor
  • Micro Four Thirds System
  • 2.36m-Dot OLED Viewfinder
  • 3.0" 1.04m-Dot Free-Angle Touchscreen
  • 4K UHD Video Recording at 30/24 fps
  • Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity
  • Up to 8 fps Shooting with AF & ISO 25600
  • DFD AF System, 4K Photo Modes
  • 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II MEGA O.I.S. Lens

Preorder from B&H Photo Video

B&H Specials

Panasonic GX7Panasonic GX7 Panasonic GX7 Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-G7_Mirrorless_Micro_Four_Thirds_DMC-G7KS_B_HG7 Now offers two 4K photo modes:  "Pre-Burst" in which one second of video is buffered and captured before and after the shutter button is pressed - and '4K Burst' which simply captures 4K video for as long as you press down the shutter button, to a maximum duration of 29 minutes and 59 seconds.What is 4K Photo? Using this mode allows you to pull 8MB still images out of a video file- You can do this in camera or on your computer.   I do this occasionally with the GH4 and I am always impressed with the quality - You can easily print at this size and of course web sharing these images look gorgeous. Sample files selected from recent videos below.  There are downsides - you need to spend time scrolling through footage for the still shot you want and that footage quickly takes up lots of space BUT you can also think of it as capturing at 24fps - much faster burst rate than is offered on most cameras.[unitegallery gallery1]

Fujifilm X-T10 Mirrorless Announced

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Fuji has announced a smaller, cheaper version of their much loved X-T1.Why is the X-T1 much loved?  An excellent sensor, nice manual controls with a good ecosystem of lenses, including two well performing kit lenses 18-55 and 18-135 all wrapped up in a retro styled weather sealed body offering an amazing viewfinder.What you need to know: The Fuji X-T10 offers the same sensor (APS-C) and many of the same features as the X-T1 in a body that is smaller, lighter, cheaper. Part of the savings comes from a cheaper kit lens, though you can buy the X-T10 with more expensive 18-55 that comes with the X-T1 now.

  • 16.3 MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II Sensor (same sensor as X-T1)
  • EXR Processor II (same processor as X-T1)
  • 0.39" 2,360k-Dot 0.62x OLED Viewfinder (slightly smaller viewfinder vs X-T1)
  • 3.0" 920k-Dot Tilting LCD Monitor (Same LCD as X-T1)
  • Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps (Same as X-T1)
  • Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity (Same as X-T1)
  • Intelligent Hybrid AF with 77 Areas (Same as X-T1)
  • Up to 8 fps Shooting and ISO 51200 (Same as X-T1)
  • Film Simulation Mode, Electronic Shutter (Same as X-T1)
  • Fujinon XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS II Lens (Cheaper kit lens. X-T1 is offered with 18-55 f/2.8-4 lens)

Fuji X-T10 Kit Fuji X-T10 Top Fuji X-T10 KitFujifilm X-T10 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm Lens Preorder from B&H Photo $899  ($799 with body only) or buy with the nicer 18-55 f/2.8-4 for $1099.00  SHIPPING JUNE 18This price point hits a sweet spot that brings everything excellent about the X-T1 into the realm of entry level DSLRs. You give up the weather sealing, a slightly larger viewfinder, compatibility with the battery grip but you get an excellent sensor in a well built camera that belongs to a solid ecosystem of excellent lenses and offers the updated AF system that brings it on par with the Sony a6000. The Sony a6000 remains my pick for all around mirrorless camera but photographers that crave a better viewfinder and more manual control this is a better option and provides a little more room to grow as a photographer with additional fast lenses that Sony doesn't have in their line up. Watch my Review/Interview with Photographer Nathan Smith on his X-T1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF09VBxakIk