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UPDATE, 08/28 - Sony has provided an update as to the status of a macOS version, stating that a Mac version of the Imaging Edge Webcam software will be released in the "fall of 2020."

 

 

Sony joins the ranks of other major camera manufacturers in released a free desktop software application enabling webcam...

 

 

It's been some time since our friends at Panasonic treated us to a new full-frame camera body... almost a full year. The video-centric S1H model was the latest, debuting in September of 2019, but we've just now found out that a new full-frame body is set to launch on September 2nd in the form of the Panasonic Lumix...

 

 

The "Film Simulation" modes in Fujifilm cameras are a major Fuji feature that I've wanted to write about for years now. They're truly unique among all the camera makers, and there's way more to them than most people realize. It's a big topic, though (as you'll see from the 12,000+ words and more than 90...

Click here to read our Fuji GF 30mm f/3.5 WR Field Test

 

 

Despite the relatively young age of Fujifilm's new GFX medium format mirrorless system, they have steadily grown their native GF-mount lens lineup with a pretty healthy variety of focal lengths. The latest lens to join the GF family is a new compact...

Click here to read our Nikon D780 Field Test

 

 

Though mirrorless cameras are all the rage these days, sometimes it's hard to beat the tried-and-true DSLR. The larger form-factor can be quite comfortable to hold, especially when using longer lenses, and the plethora of physical controls and buttons are typically...

Click here to browse our Canon R5 Gallery Images

 

 

While it seems the majority of the conversation surrounding the new Canon R5 is focusing on its video features and specs, as well as some related controversy, it's good to remember that the R5 is still quite a photo-centric camera. While Canon has hyped up the...

 

 

In June 2019, Hasselblad announced the development of a modernized CFV II 50C digital back and a brand new 907X camera body. After first being sold as a very limited Apollo 11 commemorative edition, a standard Hasselblad 907X, coupled with the CFV II 50C digital back, is now available for preorder.

The CFV II 50C...

 

 

Our friends at Sigma are at it again, this time with what looks to be one of the most exciting prime lenses announced this year in an all-new 85mm f/1.4 "portrait prime" for both L-Mount and E-Mount systems. Say hello to the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens.

Sigma's Art series of lenses has wowed us for many years...

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Olympus 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS Field Test

 

 

Earlier today, Olympus unveiled its latest lens creation, a compact and lightweight super-telephoto zoom: the M.Zuiko 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS. Offering a versatile 200-800mm-equivalent zoom range in an easy-to-carry design, the new Olympus 100-400mm is...

 

 

The Olympus OM-D line of cameras first came to market in the form of the popular E-M5 back in April of 2012. Now more than 8 years later there are four distinct OM-D lines, and the first of these to be christened with "Mark IV" branding has just arrived in the all-new Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV.

The entry-level...

 

 

While many serious enthusiasts and professional sports and wildlife photographers using Olympus cameras are likely eagerly awaiting the previously-teased Olympus 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO super-telephoto lens, Olympus has today announced an option for us mere mortals who want a high-performance, long-reaching...

The delicate hues of a perfect mountain sunrise. The details in the feathers of a bird in flight. Every tone from the deepest, satiny blacks of the groom's tux to the brilliant highlights of the bride's dress. Your best photographs deserve the finest prints.

The incredible resolution and color reproduction of today's digital cameras capture the details necessary to create...

The rise of image stabilization has brought with it more benefits for photographers than just about any other technology, and in recent years it's been getting really good. I've wanted for a while now to make an explainer article and video that would give users a behind-the-scenes look at how that's been achieved... and the time has finally...

 

 

Fujifilm has announced the launch of the EF-60 Shoe Mount Flash and the EF-W1 Wireless Commander for the Fujifilm X Series and GFX System accessories lineup.

The EF-60 is Fujifilm's first shoe mount flash that is radio controlled, and allows both X Series and GFX System users with a powerful flash output in a...

Click here to read our in-depth Sony A7S III Preview

 

 

The day is finally here, Sony fans! Five years later, the long-awaited Sony A7S III has been officially unveiled, and boy does it appear to be an absolute beast for anyone on the market for a high-performance, video-centric full-frame camera. Like its...

 

 

Last August we wrote that the Panasonic S1H 'represents the new state-of-the-art for ILC video capabilities.' At its launch, the S1H was already capable of recording 6K/24p video and 10-bit 4K footage at 60 frames per second. With new firmware version 2.1, Panasonic has now added RAW video output to the S1H's...

Click here to browse our Canon R6 First Shots

 

 

While it might seem like Canon's new 45MP EOS R5 is taking the lion's share of headlines and attention in the camera world, let's not forget that there was another high-end full-frame R-series camera announced alongside it: the Canon EOS R6. Though this camera sports...

 

 

Professional and enthusiast owners of high-end Fujifilm gear will be pleased to hear that the company has just launched a new professional services program for the United States. Anyone who registers a minimum of $3000 in X-series or GFX-series gear is eligible for the program.

Designed to provide dedicated phone...

Click here to browse our Canon R5 First Shots

 

 

Canon's souped-up, IBIS-sporting, 8K-shooting EOS R5 camera has arrived at IR Galactic HQ, and as always, its first stop was down into the test lab for First Shots. Featuring an all-new Canon-designed 45-megapixel CMOS sensor with a fixed optical low-pass filter and...