Lenses
New tilt shift lenses typically cost from $700 to $2,200+. While browsing lenses online I found a Canon FD TS 35mm f/2.8 S.S.C. Lens at a price I could not pass up. So I walked to my local camera store where I found it and took it out on the streets.
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Just announced - the all new Xiaomi Yi Action Camera. Cheaper than the mighty GoPro Action Camera, the Yi not only cuts the cost, but actually excels in much of its feature set. It sports a Sony Exmor R CMOS Imaging Sensor with a A7LS SoC Ambarella Processor. Amberella is a leading developer of low-power, HD and Ultra HD video compression and processing solutions. Whether the Xiaomi Yi Action camera has cherrypicked the best features and components to create the best action sports camera yet, or whether it's just another knock off remains to be seen. According to the specs it could be a contender for GoPro in due time.
It seems to be the internet consensus that the USD conversion of the Yi Camera is $64 though I have not been able to determine this in my own research
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Have you been looking for a list of most popular Photography YouTube channels, but couldn't find one? Well neither could I! Here is a randomized list of the 15 most subscribed to active YouTube channels in the category of photography. Congratulations to all the YouTubers who made this list. I will include their number of subscribers for those who are curious, but remember photography is not a contest, it is a craft we all can obtain. So read the summaries below and click onwards, discover something new!
AdoramaAdoramaTV is your source for exclusive photography tutorials and workshops for photographers of all levels. Featuring new videos daily, you will get tips from photography pros like Joe McNally, Mark Wallace, Gavin Hoey, Bryan Peterson, Tamara Lackey and more great hosts! Subscribe to AdoramaTV for the latest photography tips, new product reviews, gear guides, photoshop tutorials, lighting how-tos and more.
Adorama is one of the largest consumer electronics retailers in the United States, offering full lines of still and video camera gear, computers, home office and home theater equipment and much more. But Adorama is more than a camera store: Adorama supports its customers through the Adorama Learning Center, where we offer thousands of how-to articles, buying guides and gear reviews, AdoramaTV, where you can watch hundreds of instructional and inspiring videos for photographers and videographers at all levels of experience by our all-star team of world-class expert hosts.
Matt GrangerWhether you shoot Nikon, Canon, Sony, Pentax, Leica... or WHATEVER - you are welcome here!
Photography tips, tricks and reviews from Matt Granger.
Mike BrownePhotography tips, techniques and tutorials help you take better photos. My tutorials are simple, clear and concise because life's too short for techno bull - 1000 new subscribers a week seem to agree. New video every Friday :-)
So who am I to help you get better photos? I've been a full time photographer since 1993 with awards from Kodak, Fuji and the master Photographers Association. I even have a teaching qualification and just love it when people get that 'Eureka' moment.
I think photography should be fun and fulfilling - don't you?
Karl TaylorKarl has been a professional photographer for more than 15 years. His work is published internationally and he regularly works for some of the world's leading companies. Karl became involved in the photography training market several years ago after hosting lectures in photography and finding he had a knack for explaining the subject in an entertaining and understandable way. Since then Karl has become very passionate about his Masterclass Training Series and is keen to demonstrate professional but achievable photography techniques in the simplest way possible. As well as presenting and shooting he writes the scripts, formulates the ideas and formats the programmes and training.
Award-winning author and photographer Tony Northrup's photos have been featured on magazine covers, book covers, CD covers, TV shows, calendars, and much more. Together with his talented wife Chelsea, they provide videos on photography tips, equipment reviews, photoshop & lightroom tutorials, and a weekly live show every Thursday at 5PM EST.
The goal of FroKnowsPhoto is to create fun and informative videos to help photographers of all skill levels.
The Camera StoreWelcome to the home of The Camera Store TV! Our host Chris Niccolls is dedicated to bringing you the latest info on Photography and Videography.
All videos are shot and edited by our Video Specialist Jordan Drake.
Jason LainerHere you can find videos on training, advice, Jason's reviews from his clients, and tons of great documentary footage from Jason's weddings, workshops, and personal adventures! Thanks for joining us, we hope you enjoy your time here!
PhotoRec TobyToby Gelston provides photography tutorials, gear reviews and personalized photo help. He is here to help. New content uploaded on Monday (Image Critique), Wednesday (reviews and tutorials) and Friday (Photo Mish Mash Podcast - your source for all things photo).
In 2009 Toby started a twitter account with the hope of answering any and all camera and photography questions the world threw at him. Soon, he realized that creating helpful content was a far better way to reach people than simply waiting for questions. In 2014 he left his full-time job to run this channel and associated blog, Facebook page and twitter. Toby's goal is simple: He wants to help you be a better photographer by helping you find the gear you need and the know-how to use it. Thank you for stopping by, feel free to reach out to Toby via Facebook, Twitter or on the blog.
Academy of Photography - free photography tutorials and resources for anyone who loves taking pictures.
DigitalRev-TVThe most subscribed and viewed photography show on the interweb, presented by an asian dude with British accent.
Steve PerryTONS of great tips and tricks for nature photographers! PLUS, check out some of his crazy photography trips too!
B&H Photo is where photographers go to learn and be inspired by daily videos filled with tips and tricks, featuring some of the best names in photography and video. Subscribe to B&H Photo for product reviews, tutorials, interviews, and more.
Spyros HeniadisLearn about Photography and DSLR cameras through photography tips, DSLR tricks, and image enhancing secrets.
I share my passion and knowledge of photography with the world through fun videos to help you get the best out of your camera, and to improve your photographs by learning about composition, lighting, manual modes and more.
The Art of Photography is the YouTube hub for photography. Videos cover camera techniques, process, film photography, digital photography, the history of photography, composition and more.
Check out our special vlog shows that often appear during the week and our special Masterclass Live shows that cover subjects in greater depth.
New shows 3 times a week!
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[embed]http://youtu.be/ecDTHBqJ0Io[/embed] Just announced - the all new Nikon COOLPIX P900 camera with an incredible 83x optical zoom capability. Thats a 24mm lens at the wide end, and a 2000mm zoom at the telephoto end. This new superzoom bridge camera from Nikon will be especially exciting for amateur wildlife photographers and moon lovers!
Nikon Coolpix P900
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| Effective pixels | |
|---|---|
| Effective pixels | 16.0 million (Image processing may reduce the number of effective pixels.) |
| Image sensor | |
| Image sensor | 1/2.3-in. type CMOS Total pixels: approx. 16.76 million |
| Lens | |
| Lens | NIKKOR lens with 83x optical zoom |
| Focal length | 4.3-357 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 24-2000 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 |
| Construction | 16 elements in 12 groups (5 ED lens elements and 1 super ED lens element) |
| Digital zoom magnification | |
| Digital zoom magnification | Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 8000 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) |
| Vibration reduction | |
| Vibration reduction | Lens-shift VR (still images) , Combination of lens shift and electronic VR (movies) |
| Autofocus (AF) | |
| Autofocus system | Contrast-detect AF |
| Focus range | [W]: Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) to infinity [T]: Approx. 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in.) to infinity Macro close-up mode: Approx. 1 cm (0.4 in.) to infinity (wide-angle position) (All distances measured from center of front surface of lens) |
| Focus-area selection | Target finding AF, face priority, manual (spot), manual (normal), manual (wide), subject tracking |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic viewfinder, 0.5 cm (0.2-in.) approx. 921k-dot LCD with the diopter adjustment function (-3 - +1 m-1) |
| Frame coverage (playback mode) | Approx. 100% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture) |
| Monitor | |
| Monitor | 7.5 cm (3 in.), approx. 921k-dot (RGBW), wide viewing angle TFT LCD with ant-ireflection coating and 6-level brightness adjustment, vari-angle TFT LCD |
| Storage | |
| Media | SD , SDHC , SDXC |
| File system | DCF and Exif 2.3 compliant |
| File formats | Still images: JPEG Movies: MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo) |
| Image size (pixels) | |
| Image size (pixels) |
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| ISO | |
| ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) | ISO 100-1600 ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode) Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12800) (available when using High ISO monochrome in special effects mode) |
| Exposure | |
| Metering method | Matrix, center-weighted, spot |
| Exposure modes | Programmed auto exposure with flexible program, shutter-priority auto, aperture-priority auto, manual, exposure bracketing, exposure compensation (2.0 EV - +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV) |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter type | Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter |
| Shutter speed |
* When the aperture value is set to f/8 (wide-angle position) |
| Aperture | |
| Type | Electronically-controlled 6-blade iris diaphragm |
| Range | 10 steps of 1/3 EV (W) (A, M mode) |
| Built-in flash | |
| Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto) | [W]: Approx. 0.5-11.5 m (1 ft 8 in.-37 ft) [T]: Approx. 5.0-7.0 m (16 ft 5 in.-22 ft) |
| Control | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
| Flash exposure compensation | In steps of 1/3 EV in the range between -2 and +2 EV |
| Interface | |
| USB connector | Micro-USB connector(Do not use any USB cable other than the UCE21.), Hi-Speed USB
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| HDMI output connector | HDMI micro connector (Type D) |
| Wireless LAN | |
| Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol) |
| Range (line of sight) | Approx. 10 m (10 yd) |
| Operating frequency | 2412-2462 MHz (1-11 channels) |
| Authentication | Open system, WPA2-PSK |
| Access protocols | Infrastructure |
| Other function | |
| Location data |
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| Supported languages for Nikon Coolpix P900 camera menus | |
| Supported languages for camera menus | Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese |
| Power source | |
| Power source | One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL23 (included) AC Adapter EH-67A (available separately) |
| Charging time | Approx. 3 h 40 min (when using Charging AC Adapter EH-71P and when no charge remains) |
| Nikon Coolpix P900 Battery life*1 | |
| Battery life of still shooting | Approx. 360 shots when using EN-EL23 |
| Battery life of movies (actual battery life for recording)*2 | Approx. 1 h 20 min when using EN-EL23 |
| Tripod socket | |
| Tripod socket | 1/4 (ISO 1222) |
| Nikon Coolpix P900 Dimensions / weight | |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | Approx. 139.5 x 103.2 x 137.4 mm (5.5 x 4.1 x 5.5 in.) (excluding projections) |
| Weight | Approx. 899 g (1 lb 15.8 oz) (including battery and memory card) |
| Supplied Accessories | |
| Supplied Accessories*3 | Camera Strap, Lens Cap LC-67, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL23, Charging AC Adapter EH-71P *, USB Cable UC-E21
*A plug adapter is included if the camera was purchased in a country or region that requires a plug adapter. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region of purchase. |
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Please enjoy this gallery of camera commercials over the last 20 years. No matter your age, there's sure to be some here you'll remember and I hope it will bring back a bit of nostalgia. At the bottom of the page you'll find what I consider the best camera commercial of all time.
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The vision for the Konost Camera came in May 2011 from a group of electrical engineering students at Cornell University. On their days off they enjoyed taking pictures with their modern day rangefinder cameras. They felt that the true experience of photography was not about the list of camera features, but the immersion of ones self in the act of the art. With this in mind the Konost FF camera was born.
Aside from a pinhole camera or something homemade, this camera's features are about as simple as they can get. The Konost Full Frame Digital Rangefinder camera sports nothing but the essentials.
"Using a manual rangefinder camera forces the user to take time to think and compose before taking a shot, instead of clicking away at a hundred different pictures and picking the right one on a computer" - Konost Team
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Unfortunately if this photography purists gem has already got you pulling out your wallet, you'll have to wait. It's still in development though the aim is for an early 2016 launch. Also there will be 3 standard models available varying by sensor size and a slightly different feature set.
| Konost Development Kit35MM FULL FRAME | Konost FF35MM FULL FRAME | Konost APAPS-C CMOS | Konost Junior1″ CMOS | |
| Body Only | Body Only | Body Only | Body+Fixed Lens | |
| Mid 2015 | In Development Early 2016 | In Development Early 2016 | In Development Late 2015 | |
| Image Sensor | 20.0 million pixels 36mm x 24mm 5120(v) x 3840(h) | 20.0 million pixels 36mm x 24mm 5120(v) x 3840(h) | 12.0 million pixels 24mm x 16mm 4096(v) x 3072(h) | 10.8 million pixels 13.5mm x 9.2mm 4008(v) x 2724(h) |
| Storage | SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC(UHX-I) memory card | SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC(UHX-I) memory card | SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC(UHX-I) memory card | SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC(UHX-I) memory card |
| File Format | Raw | Raw JPEG Raw+JPEG | Raw JPEG Raw+JPEG | JPEG |
| Body Construction | Aluminum Case | Aluminum Alloy | Aluminum Alloy | Plastic |
| Lens Mount | M-Mountor F-Mount+adapter | M-Mount Rangefinder Coupled | M-Mount Rangefinder Coupled | Fixed 35mm f/2.0 Lens(*TBD) |
| Sensitivity | SDK Settings | ISO100-6400(*TBD) | ISO100-6400(*TBD) | Auto |
| Exposure Control | SDK Settings | Spot Average | Spot Average | Spot Average |
| Exposure Mode | SDK Settings | Aperture Priority(AE) Manual Exposure | Aperture Priority(AE) Manual Exposure | Aperture Priority(AE) Manual Exposure |
| Shutter Speed (1/s) | SDK Settings | 1-4000 | 1-4000 | 1-4000 |
| Focus | LiveView Manual Focus | True Rangefinder Manual Focus LiveView Manual Focus | True Rangefinder Manual Focus LiveView Manual Focus | True Rangefinder Manual Focus LiveView Manual Focus |
| White Balance | SDK Settings | Auto, Presets | Auto, Presets | Auto, Presets |
| Hotshoe | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| View Finder | None | Optical View Finder (OVF) with Electronic Display | Optical View Finder (OVF) with Electronic Display | Optical View Finder (OVF) with Electronic Display |
Any given TED talk is sure to spark your interest. If you're a photographer and you happen to find a talk on ideas worth spreading in the photography industry, even better. Here are 5 TED talks for photographers…
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I have to say the ingenuity that goes into making even an old lens is truly incredible. It's easier to understand after watching this video, why lens manufacturers with a long track record of building…
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Luxury cameras are a very niche product, accounting for only about 1% of all digital cameras on the market today. Factor into that 1% those with a fixed lens, and you have an extremely unique set of cameras typically only enjoyed by the best of the best. Small, simple, beautiful, and often expensive, here are 4 luxury compact fixed lens cameras you can actually afford. By owning any one of these you will surely standout among your photographic community, and positively blend in with the crowd on the street.
A luxury compact camera is a compact camera that is luxurious in its image quality and/or sensor size. Typical prices for luxury compact cameras are $800 to $3000.
A fixed lens camera a camera with a lens that is neither interchangeable nor zoom capable. A single lens with a single focal length.
If you've come to the conclusion that these cameras are kind of a one-trick-pony, well you're right. In the field of architecture it is often said that:
"Architects know everything about one thing, and engineers know a little bit about everything."
Luxury fixed lens compact cameras are the architects, not the engineers. They are not focally versatile, not really expandable, but also make make no claim to be. They aim to serve one purpose and serve it well, to be a high quality dedicated fixed lens camera. For most photographers, one of these cameras is so far down the list of 'things I need to buy' that you may never get to it.
That being said here's 4 luxury compact fixed lens cameras you can afford! Videos at bottom of post.
Announced: January 7, 2013
Announced: February 8, 2012
Announced: June 19, 2013
Announced: March 9, 2013
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list of every canon fd lens ever made
Hopefully you already have some knowledge of the use of FD lenses and made your way to this page in an effort to diversify your FD portfolio. Glad you made it, here is a list of every Canon FD lens ever made…
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Nearly 40 years after the first spaceflight that landed humans on the moon, a cloth bag packed with items from the Apollo 11 mission has been recently discovered. The discovery was made by Niel Armstrong's widow Carol Armstrong as she cleaned out a closet of their home office in Ohio. She send the following photo the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum asking if they had any interest in the items.
The most significant of the items was a 16mm Data Acquisition Camera that filmed Neil Armstrong's infamous ladder descent to the surface of the moon.
The museum immediately recognized the bag which was used as a temporary stowage bag aboard the lunar missions. It was specially fitted with pins that locked into sockets left of the Lunar Module hatch, in front of the Commander's station.
It's amazing that the Apollo 11 camera lost for 40 years, was even here on earth at all. Like any aircraft, the lunar module had very specific cargo weight limits. The 10 lbs of relics found in the bag, took up a significant amount of valuable space aboard the craft. The astronauts needed to lose weight before they could return home to account for the extra cargo of moon rocks and samples they obtained. In fact, it was common enough to leave cargo behind that there are 12 Hasselblad cameras still sitting on the surface of the moon to this day.
The camera is temporarily on display at the National Air and Space Museum in New York City as part of the Outside the Spacecraft: 50 Years of Extra-Vehicular Activityexhibit.
Images from Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
