Articles tagged "video"

Nikon has announced the Z30, an entry-level Z-mount camera aimed at vloggers and other content creators. What are our initial impressions? Better watch to find out.

Now that's it's officially announced, we can share more juicy details about Nikon's latest lens, the 400mm F4.5 VR telephoto.

In our continuing series about each camera manufacturer's strengths and weakness, we turn our judgemental gaze to Leica. Cherished and derided in equal measure, what does Leica get right, and where can it improve?

A dental office, based in Germany, had a team of pilots create a mesmerizing FPV drone video to give prospective clients a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of their office.

YouTube channel DW Documentary has shared an overview of Zeiss, highlighting the 175-year history of the optics company founded by Carl Zeiss in 1846.

Prior to its official launch, Chris was able to test Nikon's new Z-Mount 400mm F4.5 telephoto lens at a wolf sanctuary.

A very special Leica camera just became the most expensive ever sold. Chris and Jordan were in Germany for the auction, and to tell you why this particular camera is so special.

While none of these are deal-breaking issues, here are some the annoying camera quirks that really get under Chris and Jordan's skin.

Who wouldn't want a camera that looks like R2-D2 from Star Wars? Mathieu Stern used DALL-E 2 AI to generate an R2-D2 camera and many more amazing camera designs.

Nikon has been on a roll lately, particularly with its flagship Z9, but what are our thoughts on their entire camera lineup?

When the Apollo 11 mission launched in 1969, NASA had many different cameras ready to record the Saturn V rocket's takeoff, including a special 16mm film camera that recorded 500fps footage.

Sony has just released a trio of impressively small, light, ultrawide lenses for APS-C. These lenses are designed for vloggers, so Chris decided to film himself and find out how they perform.

Holy moly, this thing is tiny! We take the adorable Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary around Calgary to see how it performs.

We've been able to spend some quality time with Fujifilm's APS-C flagship, and we have plenty of opinions!

How do you make weird lens even weirder? Put a periscope on it! We check out the new Laowa Periprobe 24mm F14 2X and explore some of the creative things you can do with such a bizarre lens.

Chris and Jordan are still out of the office, so we're taking a trip down memory lane to feature another classic episode of DPReview TV: our review of the Fujifilm X-H1. Believe it or not, this was only our second episode of DPRTV!

Owners of Mavic Air 2 and Air 2S drones can now instantly create 360º footage with Insta360 Sphere camera.

Chris and Jordan took a trip to sweltering Florida to test out Canon's new RF-Mount APS-C cameras. Give it a watch to find out our initial impressions.

360-degree action cam manufacturer Insta360 has shared a teaser video for a new product set to be announced tomorrow. And based on the visuals provided, it appears as though it might involve some kind of drone.

Chris and Jordan are out of the office this week, so we're taking a trip in the wayback machine to feature a classic episode of DPRTV: a review of the EOS R, Canon's first full-frame mirrorless camera.

Many cameras have a distinct sound. MIOPS partnered with German sound artist Kuntay Seferoglu to harness the diversity of camera shutter sounds and create the MIOPS Camera Symphony.

The new Panasonic Leica 9mm F1.7 sure is tiny and cute, but is it a good choice for Micro Four Thirds users? Our team at DPReview TV has the answers.

Is the GH6 the best hybrid camera there is? Jordan has been shooting DPReview TV with the Panasonic GH6 for months, so he has plenty of experience to back up his strong opinions.

As we work towards our GH6 review, we've taken a closer look at some of the video options by shooting clips to highlight some of the compression options, picture profiles, image stabilization modes, the dynamic range boost mode, and low light performance.

By leveraging hardware acceleration, Adobe has managed to speed up 10-bit 4:2:0 HEVC video export times by 10x on macOS computers and Windows computers running AMD GPUs. Adobe has also sped up smart rendering, added HDR proxies and more.

SpinLaunch's kinetic space launch system uses a centrifuge-like design to launch payloads into orbit using significantly less fuel and at a much lower cost than traditional rocket-based approaches. A recent SpinLaunch Suborbital Accelerator test included an onboard camera.

YouTube Channel DM Productions has published a video showing a collection of low-light test footage they allege were captured on DJI’s new ‘Mini 3 Pro’ drone.

After seeming to fall behind for a few years, Canon has been on a roll lately. There's plenty to compliment, but also room for criticism. Chris and Jordan don't pull any punches in this candid conversation about one of the industry’s biggest players.

Large format photographer Markus Hofstaetter recently did a workshop for photographer Corrine West. She wanted to learn how to build a wet plate camera and use it to capture double exposure wet plate portraits, like those made famous by American spirit photographer William H. Mumler in the 1800s.

After waiting over a year, Chris and Jordan finally had a chance to test the new Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L IS Macro. Is this the macro lens to beat?

Sigma's new headquarters has opened up in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture and YouTube channel Gizmomo Freaks has published an inside look at what all it offers to those who work there.

Do you suffer from dust specks on your camera sensor? Chris demonstrates some proven techniques for cleaning your sensor, along with some truly terrible, terrible methods.

Sony has just announced its updated 24-70mm F2.8 GM II and there are a host of impressive upgrades. We took this new lens around a very soggy downtown Calgary to see how it performs.

In addition to the new Log gamma curves, the update also adds integration for Frame.io's Camera to Cloud feature for instantly transferring proxies of your captured footage to Frame.io's online editing and collaboration platform.

The Nikon Z9 is one of the best cameras we've ever tested. But is it the best of the best? Chris and Jordan have been testing the Z9 with the new 2.0 firmware for a while, and they have the answers.

Vadim Sherbakov, a Russian filmmaker and photographer, has released the third clip is his home-bound experimental macro series, showcasing the incredible scenery that takes place by mixing various household materials together.

One of our favourite things about Micro Four Thirds is the variety of tiny, sharp lenses. How does OM System's compact 40-150mm F4 Pro lens hold up under scrutiny?

The Nikon Z9 is about to get a massive firmware updated, and we got our hands on it early!

There have been a lot of interesting digital cameras over the years, but which are the weirdest? We brought in the legendary Gordon Laing from Camera Labs to help us run down the most bizarre cameras ever produced.

What the Nintendo Game Boy Camera lacks in megapixels, it more than makes up for in monochromatic photo fun. The low-resolution, $50 camera has many limitations, but hackers like those at Hack Make Mod overcome them with ingenuity and 3D printed parts.

Wildlife photographer and educator Steve Perry spent two days testing out a pre-production model of Nikon's Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S lens in Florida. To summarize his experience, he created this 21-minute first-look preview video.

Nikon just announced its new 800mm F6.3 telephoto lens for Z-Mount. Chris and Jordan have been using a pre-production copy for bird photography and share their first impressions. You'll also discover why you probably shouldn't hire Chris as a birding guide.

Take a tour, inside and out, of the Tesla Giga Berlin Model Y factory in Germany through a drone's perspective.

We test the new DJI Mic wireless system against the well regarded Røde Wireless Go II. Which is the better buy?

Laowa has just announced a new 20mm shift lens, and we were able to put it through its paces in downtown Calgary.

Some cameras just feel right the moment they land in your hand. To celebrate great ergonomics, Chris Niccolls runs down his top five handling digital cameras of all time.

Photographer Ronaldo Carvalho noticed his Olympus Trip 35 film camera was falling apart. So, to make the most of the remaining components, he decided to remove the previously-fixed lens and adapt it to his Canon EOS R6 camera.

The new Sony 16-35mm F4 PZ is obviously an interesting choice for video work, but we think it's a solid choice for photographers as well.

Max Tech has done a detailed teardown of the new Mac Studio desktop computer. Apple's latest and most capable M1-powered Mac yet is a densely-packed, exquisitely-engineered computer.