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Laowa introduces two new “World’s Firsts” with the 15mm f/2 FF and 7.5mm f/2 MFT lenses

Sep 14, 2016 John Aldred

What is it with all these “world’s firsts” lately? It almost seems like companies are trying to outdo each other for an ego stroke, no…



The new FDR-X3000 action cam from Sony has stabilized 4K video and a control watch

Sep 10, 2016 Udi Tirosh

Sony was always a weird player in the action cam arena. While everyone was doing GoPro like cameras (aside contour, maybe), they were sticking to…



Passion, patience and process. How I shot my personal project “The Big Bow”

Sep 8, 2016 Patrick Shipstad

I think one of the most important aspects of a successful photo is what happens before you ever click the shutter. Pre-visualization of what you…



Sony expand their full frame macro range with a new 50mm f/2.8

Aug 30, 2016 John Aldred

Sony have today announced the release of the full frame Sony FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro lens. This announcement doubles the number of lenses in their…



Sony adds support for radio controlled flashes to the A7R II with new firmware update

Aug 19, 2016 John Aldred

Sony first mentioned their new wireless radio controlled flash system in March and officially launched it in July. It allows the control of up to 15 separate…



Sony A6300 v1.10 firmware update solves overheating issues, but not for video shooters

Aug 8, 2016 John Aldred

Sony’s A6300 was pretty much an instant hit as soon as it was released. It’s small compact size makes it ideal for things like street…



Full Frame Sony A7II vs. Crop Sony A6000, which is better for portraits?

Jul 21, 2016 John Aldred

When you’re looking to pick up your first portrait camera, the whole full frame vs crop thing can be confusing. Technical explanations can be difficult…



Phottix drags Sony flash into the 21st century bringing it in line with Nikon and Canon

Jul 19, 2016 John Aldred

There’s no question that Sony make some ridiculously good cameras (don’t tell Udi I said that), but one of the things that seems to have…



Sony finally unleash full frame 50mm f/1.4 lens and 70-200mm f/2.8 pricing

Jul 12, 2016 John Aldred

It’s been a long time coming for Sony shooters, but they now have an official fast standard lens available with the newly announced Sony Planar…



Tokina’s 24-70 vs Nikon’s – Half the price, better quality

Jul 6, 2016 John Aldred

I’m not one who generally tends to pay much attention to DXOMark scores, but this one quite surprised me.  Released in 2014, Tokina’s AT-X 24-70mm f/2.8…