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FTZ adapter is fantastic if you want to use the f mount lenses so Lawrence is making no sense. Even the brand new Canon R5 is inferior dynamic range to the D850/Z7ii - yes their AF sticks like glue but not all the time. Z lenses are fantastic and the F4 range is amazing for landscapes when travelling light is key (not so much for the other three brands). At this point whether it s Canon, Sony, Nikon or Fuji it s more a case of the tool for the task. Landscapes? Go for the latter two? Portraits? Well, probably any of them depending on budget, resolution demands, whatever. ....
Not too long ago, any Sony shooter wanting an f/2.8 standard zoom would have only a single option. Thanks to Sigma and Tamron, there are now three more to choose from. Which of these more affordable options is the best? The Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM is now a bit long in the tooth, having been released in early 2016 and potentially due for an overhaul. In the last few years, ....
At this point, it s fair to say that all of us have felt a touch of cabin fever over the past year, and with lockdowns/restrictions still in place all over the world, it s all the more important to keep the mind and body active, not least of all, the creative mind. This video has a few nice ideas for you to try with some basic gear. Portrait photographer Irene Rudnyk is in beautiful, snowy Ukraine giving some tips and theme ideas for self-portraits. Of course, the techniques in the video can be applied to any photoshoot not just self-portraits but as many of us find ourselves alone these days, it s nice to have some extra goals to work towards. Even if you re not too enthusiastic about photographing yourself, you can use this as an opportunity to experiment and learn. ....
What are the obscure items that you carry with you on the day of shooting a wedding that make the day run smoother or make your results that little bit more pro? Here are five things you might not have thought of that could make a big difference. John Branch IV has shot a ton of weddings, and as a Fujifilm X-Photographer, you can be sure that he knows what he’s talking about. Branch has put together a list of items that probably aren’t in everyone’s kit bag that he thinks are essential to getting more from a couple’s big day. ....
Kodak Aerochrome III Infrared Film 1443 was discontinued more than a decade ago, and it now changes hands on eBay for more than $100 for a single roll. If you were to head out with one of these few remaining canisters loaded into your camera, what would you shoot? Jason Kummerfeldt of grainydays scooped up a handful of rolls of Aerochrome a few years ago and wandered the hills of northern California to produce some mind-bending colors and make the most of this unique film stock. An initial version of Aerochrome was created in the 1940s as part of an attempt to give Air Force pilots an advantage when trying to spot enemies camouflaged among a canopy of trees. The theory was that lacking chloroplast, the uniforms of enemy troops would stand out among the vegetation, which itself is converted by the film to vibrant pink. In the 1960s, Kodak released a consumer version that was in production until its demise in 2010. ....