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We’ll be in NYC for PHOTO PLUS.Oct 21st to 24th. 7pm On Oct 22 at 10th AVE and W 45ST - Meet us, chat about STUFF!Nexus 6P Camera ReviewLG V10 Smartphone - Serious Photo and Video Device?Photography Tips - Fall Colors with T6sSony A7R II - Not Recommended for Wedding Photography
Upcoming federal drone registrySigma 20mm f1.4 Art available for preorderLeica enters the full frame, autofocus mirrorless market (not rangefinder)A Demo of Canon’s 250MP Sensor and Its ‘Turbulence Removal’ FeatureFujifilm Unveils a Weather Resistant 35mm f/2 and a 1.4x TeleconverterCanon Patents a Loupe Viewfinder That Flips Over the LCD ScreenMitakon Speedmaster 135mm F1.4, world's fastest 135mm lens, is up for pre-orderLensbaby rolls out Composer Pro II and Edge 50 OpticCanon Announces Their New 17-inch imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 Inkjet Photo PrinterFunctional camera costumesFisherman rescues photographers from mud. Be aware and cautious when taking photosWestern Digital To Acquire SanDisk For $19 Billion500px Pulls The Switch On Chinese Sister SiteCanon U.S.A. Expands Explorers of Light ProgramCanon ME20F-SH Available For Preorder100 Million People Are Now Using Google Photos
Scott Kelly Becomes U.S. Astronaut to Spend the Most Time Living in SpaceLately If you’ve seen a great NASA photo odds are it’s from Scott Kelly. You can follow all of his photos taken from the ISS at https://instagram.com/stationcdrkelly/ .His photo today from Hill Valley, CA - https://instagram.com/p/9GijRPgXsV/?taken-by=stationcdrkelly
Link to Instagram Winners – #prtv_fallcolorsNext week- tangents. Tag your shots #prtv_tangents and #PRTV to enter.Brief explanation of being mindful of tangents for stronger compositionshttp://emptyeasel.com/2008/11/18/avoiding-tangents-9-visual-blunders-every-artist-should-watch-out-for/
Cameras in 30 years?Where were we 30 years agohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_T80http://www.digicamhistory.com/1984_1985.html
Mini Photo Critique for Scott Fautley, a member of the Patreon Support group
I am really happy we are at a place where flagship android phones offer some of the best image quality out there.
The Nexus 6p offers a 12.3 MP camera with an f/2.0 lens and laser-assisted autofocus. There is No Optical stabilization like we have from several of the other flagship android devices and the iPhone 6s plus. Google says this lack of OIS is offset by their larger pixels allowing for better low light gathering. The quick high ISO comparison I did between the Nexus 6P, Iphone 6S+ and the LG V10 shows the Nexus is a clear winner at the higher ISOs.
The LGV10 produces the largest resolution file here and, as a result looks a bit noisier. The detail in the LG V10 when you zoom is significantly greater than the other two.Back to the Nexus 6P- I have been shooting with the camera all weekend and have been impressed with the results, especially in low-light conditions; However, I am disappointed in the very basic camera controls and feel spoiled by the awesome manual camera interface provided by the LG G4 and LG v10. With the Nexus you are limited to turning HDR on, off or automatic, flash on, off or automatic and setting a timer. 
If you want greater control you will need to install a manual camera app. (Click to Subscribe to be notified when I publish an upcoming video on the best manual photo app) 
You do have Photo Sphere, Panorama, and the gimmicky Lens Blur options. Swipe across the screen in photo mode moves you to video - you have 120fps and 240fps for slow mo (limited to 720p) and the camera is capable of 4k video. Your standard 1080p is 30fps. Digital stabilization of video is an option and in my limited testing works decently well. With regards to the High ISO test, In some real world situations the optical image stabilization offered in the Iphone 6S+ and LG V10 can give those devices an advantage but overall I am really happy with the results from the Nexus 6P.
With the outdoor shots many of the Nexus 6P shots are more true to life than the LG v10 which often have a greenish cast when you compare the two. In the LG V10s defense, I often shoot manual mode and make quick adjustments to the White Balance and exposure compensation which gives me exactly the look I want. Not camera related but I want to mention- the fingerprint sensor in this phone is excellent and I love the back center placement for the sensor, it’s a natural location for my finger when I pick up and hold the phone and it reads my print quickly every time. Overall This feels like a solid step forward for the Nexus line and anyone wanting excellent image quality would be very happy with this phone. However the photographers that like a bit of control and or those that plan to shoot often should consider something like the LG G4 or LG v10 both offering that microSD card slot for loads more room (missing on the Nexus 6p) replaceable batteries and that excellent manual control built-in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLrHc_4omBw What about the ONE card slot? Scroll down. 4.5 Reasons why the Sony is not ready for Wedding PhotographyOverall I love this camera but the thought of using it as a primary wedding camera is not something I can recommend.
Maybe you expected the one card slot to be on the list. While we are strong advocates for using a system that provide redundancy and backup of precious wedding photographs I don't believe having only one card slot is a deal breaker or even a BIG issue. I have had cards fail on me in several different cameras and I have never NOT been able to recover the images. And Sony's database, although annoying to create each time you insert a new card, does provide a good safety net. I once removed a card while the camera was still writing and although I had to wait 15 minutes as the camera worked to recover the image I didn't lose a single image, not even the one it was trying to write when I removed the card. I am impressed.Again, I want to stress I love this camera - it is fantastic and I can easily come up with several reasons why it does make an excellent wedding camera and so nicely pushes technology forward in the camera industry. I will be back to share more along with some of my favorite wedding photos I have snapped so far this season with the Sony a7R II.If you are looking for the ultimate landscape camera- The Sony A7R II is awesome. Buy from Amazon or B&H Photo
Sigma's excellent ART series lenses come in a 24mm f/1.4, 35mm f/1.4 and the 50mm f/1.4 focal lengths, and now, if you felt like 24 wasn't quite wide enough, you are in luck- Sigma has just released the 20mm f/1.4. This is the first 20mm f/1.4 lens designed for full-frame cameras. This wider focal length is well-suited to landscapes, astrophotography, event shooting, and low-light work.What I can't figure out though - The difference between 20mm and 24mm focal length is slight, very slight. Was there such demand for a wider version of the 24mm that Sigma felt compelled to make this? I am sure it will be a sharp lens as ALL the other Sigma Art lenses are. We own the 35 and 50 and love them. I review the 24mm f/1.4 and found it to be excellent. I am just surprised that the next ART lens Sigma released is so close to an existing lens. What I am really saying here is "I WANT THE SIGMA ART 85MM!!!" and I am not excited about other Sigma lenses until I get what I want! Maybe a 135mm f2, that might get me excited. How about you - what Sigma ART series lens would you like to see next?The 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens will be available in Canon EF, Nikon F, and Sigma SA mounts for $899Buy from B&H Photo or Amazon (support my work by using those links to preorder) \ Available Mid NovemberSigma Press ReleaseTruly wide and truly fast, the Canon EF mount 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Lens is a member of the venerable Art series of Global Vision lenses from Sigma and pairs a sophisticated optical design with a robust physical construction. Comprised of 15 elements in 11 groups, the lens design includes both “F” Low Dispersion (FLD) and Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass to significantly reduce chromatic and spherical aberrations, as well as limit distortion for clean, sharp, and evenly illuminated imagery. A Super Multi-Layer Coating has also been applied to minimize surface reflections, flare, and ghosting for increased contrast and color accuracy. The wide focal length and consistent image quality make this lens especially suitable for landscape, interior, architectural, and astrophotography applications, while the fast f/1.4 maximum aperture deems it ideal for natural and low-light shooting.Complementing the optical performance is an equally adept Hyper Sonic Motor, which provides fast, smooth, and near-silent autofocus performance. This focusing motor also enables full-time manual focus override at any time just by rotating the focus ring for refined manual control and focusing as close as 10.9″. The lens barrel is constructed using a Thermally Stable Composite material, which supports working in a wide variety of temperatures and conditions, and the lens mount is constructed from brass for long-term durability and mounting accuracy. Additionally, this lens is also compatible with the optional Sigma USB Dock for fine-tuned control over focusing parameters and other lens characteristics.
Congratulations to this week’s winners – A tough pick for reflection images this week since they all rocked! Scroll down to see next week’s challenge. - Watch us talk about these images on the Weekly ShowToby’s winner – (follow Toby on Instagram)[embed]https://instagram.com/p/8lZ-iNxoW7/[/embed]Toby's Honorable Mentions[embed]https://instagram.com/p/8uccEOhqvC/[/embed]https://instagram.com/p/p1amSBGo29/https://instagram.com/p/8v6AETqxNQ/Christina’s Winner – (follow Christina on Instagram)[embed]https://instagram.com/p/8WIJS7rNKk/[/embed]Christina's Honorable Mentionshttps://instagram.com/p/30TogvEcGx/https://instagram.com/p/p1amSBGo29/Thanks to all who participated. Take a moment to look through all the images tagged with #prtv_reflections & #prtv_reflection. Go like/comment on your favorite.Next week- fall colors. Tag your shots #prtv_fallcolors and #PRTV to enter. Winners will be announced on the next live show. More info and past challenges at PRTV
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Introducing the Zeiss Loxia 21mm F/2.8 for E-mount and new Canon camerasZeiss Announces Otus 28mm F/1.4Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens to start shipping on October 22ndSony A7sII Press Conference TodayFuji's New 35mm f/2.0 and 1.4x teleconverter coming October 21stNikon offers firmware update fix for the VR issues found in the Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF ED VR lensNikon AF-S 200-500mm f5.6E VR reviewLightroom’s Import is 600% Slower Than CompetitionSanDisk is Trying to Get Bought Out, Report SaysSigma 20mm F/1.4 Art Lens Rumored To Be Announced This FridayManfrotto Brings Out New Line of Video SlidersSony RX1R II: 42.4MP Full Frame and the World’s First Optical Variable Low-Pass FilterDRM Could Be Added to the JPEG Image FormatNew Canon Promotion Offers Great Extended Warranty and Service
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Summary: Sony A7S II provides videographers with amazing low light performance and 4K in body recording at significant savings versus Canon. Preorder the Sony A7S II from B&H Photo | Amazon for $2998.00 - Shipping Oct 16th.
Sony has held several press conferences and hands-on demos over the last 24 hours and the reviews are starting to appear. Form-wise it is identical to the Sony a7RII and A7II. The distinguishing feature of the Sony A7S series is the amazing low light performance. This is really a video focused camera - read over the new features below to see why the A7RII is still a better hybrid (video and photos) choice for those that need both stills and video.The NEW features of the Sony a7S II
4K video with full pixel readout and no pixel binning in full-frame format (A7S only did 4K to external recorder)
Full HD 120fps recording and 4x/5x slow motion recording (60fps was max at 1080 with A7S)
S-Log3 Gamma and Display Assist Function (The S-Log formats are very flat, makes it difficult to judge focus - With Display Assist Function DAF - you get a graded preview in the viewfinder making it easier to judge focus)
In-camera 5-axis optical image stabilisation (same as Sony a7R II - makes handheld video possible, stabilizes any fast prime you want to use)
Upgraded autofocus system with 169 AF Points (but missing the Phase Detection AF system that gives that Sony A7R II fast and accurate focus with loads of lenses even in low light
Upgraded XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF - Same as Sony a7R II
Option for Uncompressed Raw files (coming to Sony A7R II soon)- Files are
Preorder the Sony A7S II from B&H Photo | Amazon for $2998.00
Canon announced their new mirrorless camera, the M10. 
The M10 is Canon's smallest mirrorless camera.Canon M10 Specifications
Price - $599 - Preorder from B&H Photo Video | AmazonPrice with 15-45 and 55-200 Lens $849.00 Preorder from B&H Photo Video | Amazon
I am NOT excited about this camera. I appreciate that Canon is continuing to produce mirrorless cameras but this doesn't seem competitive against the older Sony a6000 that offers faster focus (how do I know? The Hybrid CMOS AF II system is in older cameras that I have used and reviewed. It isn't bad but it certainly isn't as fast as the Sony a6000 or other mirrorless options from Olympus, Panasonic etc. I also suspect that this is not a new sensor, rather the sensor that was in the Rebels from last year and again, that sensor isn't bad but it is not competitive with other options on the market. So what does this camera have going for it? Good question - The Canon name which still means something to some people and it does look quite small but beyond that - not much.Are you excited? If you could have 1 minute with Canon's CEO - what would you tell him?
Congratulations to this week’s winners – Lovely and large showing of golden hour images -. Scroll down to see next week’s challenge. - Watch us talk about these images on the Weekly ShowToby’s winner – (follow Toby on Instagram)https://instagram.com/p/8YsDtXr6tp/Toby's Honorable Mentionshttps://instagram.com/p/8SvPjFLUNL/https://instagram.com/p/4tHFdGrOiK/https://instagram.com/p/8fvPgcvbcR/ Christina’s Winner – (follow Christina on Instagram)https://instagram.com/p/55ReeHHwM8/?taken-by=joaohcorte Christina's Honorable Mentionshttps://instagram.com/p/8ScxN2r6rg/ https://instagram.com/p/8d7X7eqK9R/Thanks to all who participated. Take a moment to look through all the images tagged with #PRTV_goldenhour and like/comment on your favorite.Next week- reflections. Tag your shots #PRTV_reflections and #PRTV to enter. Winners will be announced on the next live show. More info and past challenges at PRTV
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How to Photoshop a Landscape Into a Mind-Bending World of AnglesWhen a Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photographer is Asked for Free Photos…Polaroid Introduces a New Camera That Takes Instant Inkless Pictures500px Unveils New Profile, Photo, and Discover PagesPatent: Lens Tilt Shift Mount AdapterSony is spinning off its image sensor businessThe year's best photography from travelers around the worldThis startup uses photography to empower women around the worldReikan Focal 2.0 Final ReleasedThe White house is using the Sony A7RIICanon EOS 1D X II will hve 4K but no other Canon DSLRS will have 4k at launch in the next 18 months. . .Recall on the new Nikon 200-500 with AF IssuesTamron 15-30 f/2.8 is the new Wide Ange Champ on NikonNikon snags some new trademarks to improve their social media sharing options?
Every Moon Photo Shot by Apollo Astronauts is Now on Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/projectapolloarchive Link to Instagram Winners - (coming soon. . .)
Shooting Fall Foilage- tips and tricksShooting fall color:Shoot at golden hour. That will make the colors in the leaves appear warmer and more intense.Rainy days are also great for photographing foliage: Rain saturates colors.Don’t just shoot the foliage itself. Observe how it interacts with its environment. Be it by framing a house or fallen leaves covering a road, moving in the wind. Focusing on how the day feels and trying to capture that helps to convey a story.Focus on small details. Like the contrast of a Fall leaf on green grass or in a stream. Aftershow - Just for Patreon Supporters
I have been using the LG G4 for much of the travel footage shot in the Iceland and Greece vlogs – I love the quality and ease of use. I don’t love the lack of manual control in video. The LG G4 made headlines by providing native and seamless manual control when shooting still photos (watch my review) but annoyingly you lose all manual control when you switch to video – this can make some backlit scenes and other tricky exposures very difficult to film. The LGV10 solves that and throws in a few extra features including:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZU_19OBr44&feature=youtu.be
Updates to Lightroom Desktop and Mobile versions today -New Desktop Features -
New Lightroom Mobile Features (Android)
Download the updates from the Google Play store hereNew Lightroom Mobile Features (iOS)
Download the updates from the iOS App Store here (iPad | iPhone)New Camera Support in Lightroom 6.2
Not a creative cloud subscriber? Become one for $9.99/mo - Always updatedPhotoshop also updated with Camera RawBug Fixes and additional lens profiles added - see the complete list at https://blogs.adobe.com/lightroomjournal/2015/10/lightroom-cc-2015-2-now-available.html
Quick Review -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zp8diXkUh3o Sony 35mm f/2.8 ZA lens.
Specs:
Congratulations to this week’s winners – Strong showing of B&W images - I had trouble picking a winner and ended up with a pile of honorable mentions. Scroll down to see next week’s challenge.Toby’s winner – (follow Toby on Instagram)https://instagram.com/p/8OmBlogsPn/Toby's Honorable Mentions https://instagram.com/p/8HcMPLuJlK/https://instagram.com/p/7zxGklk1oO/https://instagram.com/p/7JloldB1O0/https://instagram.com/p/3xgMyIqYMh/https://instagram.com/p/wPAH7YCyRg/Christina’s Winner – (follow Christina on Instagram)https://instagram.com/p/7cM-75ptqd/Christina's Honorable Mentions https://instagram.com/p/75V5AowDkj/https://instagram.com/p/wPAH7YCyRg/Thanks to all who participated. Take a moment to look through all the images tagged with #PRTV_blackandwhite and like/comment on your favorite.Next week- Golden Hour. Tag your shots #PRTV_goldenhour and #PRTV to enter. Winners will be announced on the next live show. More info and past challenges at PRTV
We live in exciting times. I have been using the LG G4 for much of the travel footage shot in the Iceland and Greece vlogs - I love the quality and ease of use. I don't love the lack of manual control in video. The LG G4 made headlines w/ the full manual control when shooting still photos (watch my review) but annoyingly you lose all manual control when you switch to video - this can make some backlit scenes and other tricky exposures very difficult to film. The LG V10 looks to fix that- providing full manual control during video.
"The LG V10 offers users the ultimate in video capturing, editing and sharing. The V10 is the first smartphone to offer manual mode for video."
LG has added a few additional features that differentiate this phone from the lG G4, including:Two screens on the front of the device. There's the main, 5.7-inch display, and just above that is a smaller "always on" screen that can display different content. When the main screen is off, the second screen can display the weather, time and date, and battery level. When the main screen is on, the second screen can be used to for quick-launching apps, accessing favorite contacts, or changing camera settings.Two front facing cameras! Both are 5MP but each offers different fields of view- 120° and 80° The V10 will include software capable of stitching the shots together for a wider view? I am not exactly sure here.
Customizable audio capture using the three microphones!Video editing software and the ability to use the Optical Image Stabilization or Electronic Image Stabilization.Available in only a 64GB storage variant and otherwise offering much of the same internals - including the 3,000 mAh battery (removable) and MicroSD card slot capable of supporting up to a 2TB Micro SD Card!! (largest I know of is this 200GB card from SanDisk)Body is a bit flatter with stainless steel and silicon construction and offers a fingerprint reader too.The promo video is. . well a bit cheesy, but doesn't dampen my enthusiasm for what could be a serious video tool. Do you share my excitement? Let me know in the comments.https://youtu.be/ELD_6aeHGKQFull SpecsKey Specifications:*Chipset: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 808 ProcessorDisplay: Main) 5.7-inch QHD IPS Quantum Display (2560 x 1440 / 513ppi)Secondary) 2.1-inch IPS Quantum Display (160 x 1040 / 513ppi)Memory: 4GB LPDDR3 RAM / 64GB eMMC ROM / microSD (up to 2TB)Camera: Rear) 16MP with F1.8 Aperture / OIS 2.0Front) 5MP Dual Lens (80o Standard Angle / 120o Wide Angle)Battery: 3,000mAh (removable)OS: Android 5.1.1 LollipopSize: 159.6 x 79.3 x 8.6mmWeight: 192gNetwork: LTE-A Cat. 6Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac / Bluetooth 4.1 / NFC / USB 2.0Colors: Space Black / Luxe White / Modern Beige / Ocean Blue / Opal BlueQuick video of stabilization in actionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykPrvAK7UIs
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