The Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR is a long tele-zoom lens for X-mount cameras. How does it stack up for optical quality? Chris and Jordan put it to the test to find out.
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Alongside the announcement of the new GFX 100S and X-E4 cameras, Fujifilm released a trio of lenses. Click through to learn more about the new GF 80mm F1.7 and XF 70-300 F4-5.6, and the updated XF 27mm F2.8.
Fujifilm's latest XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 has been on the brand's roadmap for some time now, and we were pleased to finally get our hands on a shootable copy. It adds quite a bit of versatility to the potential tool kit of X-mount shooters, offering a 107-457mm (35mm equiv.) field-of-view.
Fujifilm has released the XF 28mm F2.8 R WR, which adds weather-sealing and an aperture ring to the original non-WR version The XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR is lightweight, also weather-sealed and is claimed to offer up to 5.5 stops of shake reduction.
With dual processors, dual card slots and more, Nikon's Z7 Mark II is a more capable camera than its predecessor in every way. But we have a few remaining qualms: find out just what we make of the Z7 II.
First launched in early 2004 under the name Optics Pro, DxO rebranded its raw processor as PhotoLab back in 2017. The latest version is DxO PhotoLab 4, and if you're curious about what it does, and how it performs, click through to read our full review.
The Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 is the company's most portable full-frame stills/video hybrid camera. Read our in-depth review to see how it stacks up against the competition.
Nikon's new NX Studio software suite combines the company's previous ViewNX-i and CaptureNX-D applications into a single one-stop solution for editing Raw files from your Nikon digital camera. Find out more about its updates and enhancements in our review.
We're working hard to finish our full review of the new Sony a1, and we've just added our studio image quality analysis. Click through to see how the a1's newly-developed sensor performs.
Although a lot of people only upload images to Instagram from their smartphones, the app is much more than just a mobile photography platform. In this guide we've chosen a selection of cameras that make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images, ideal for sharing on social media.
If you're looking for a high-quality camera, you don't need to spend a ton of cash, nor do you need to buy the latest and greatest new product on the market. In our latest buying guide we've selected some cameras that might be a bit older but still offer a lot of bang for the buck.
Whether you make a living out of taking professional portraits, or are the weekend warrior who knows their way around flashes and reflectors, you'll want a camera with high resolution, exceptional autofocus and a good selection of portrait prime lenses. Click through to see our picks.
What's the best camera for shooting landscapes? High resolution, weather-sealed bodies and wide dynamic range are all important. In this buying guide we've rounded-up several great cameras for shooting landscapes, and recommended the best.
What’s the best camera costing over $2500? The best high-end camera costing more than $2000 should have plenty of resolution, exceptional build quality, good 4K video capture and top-notch autofocus for advanced and professional users. In this buying guide we’ve rounded up all the current interchangeable lens cameras costing over $2500 and recommended the best.
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With dual processors, dual card slots and more, Nikon's Z7 Mark II is a more capable camera than its predecessor in every way. But we have a few remaining qualms: find out just what we make of the Z7 II.
The new Primoplan 58mm F1.9 lens pays homage to its classic predecessor, but features an improved construction with better materials for an array of lens mounts.
First launched in early 2004 under the name Optics Pro, DxO rebranded its raw processor as PhotoLab back in 2017. The latest version is DxO PhotoLab 4, and if you're curious about what it does, and how it performs, click through to read our full review.
500px offers Pro members a new web-building tool for creating portfolio sites to show off their work beyond the 500px community
Modern cameras have some amazing features, but they're not always turned on by default. This week, Chris and Jordan share their recommended setup for two popular models: the Canon EOS R5 and R6.
In Myles Matsuno's 'We're the People' video series, Matsuno highlights different people. One of his subjects, Terry Fouche, is a photographer and pastor. Fouche loves building relationships with people, and it's inspiring to listen to him speak about his photography.
The update doesn't have a release timeframe, but Atomos and Sony are working together to add 12-bit ProRes RAW recording to the Ninja V monitor/recorder when used with the FX3 Cinema Line camera.
In the late 1980's, East German camera conglomerate Pentacon was all set to launch a high-end autofocus SLR called the Praktica BY60. But it never happened. Despite this, some of its technology and design live on...
OPPO launched its latest smartphone today, the Find X3 Pro. The new flagship phone features a pair of 50MP cameras that can capture one billion colors.
After announcing DaVinci Resolve 17 in November and fully releasing the final public build last month, Blackmagic Design has updated Resolve and Fusion to version 17.1. The new update adds native support for Apple's M1 Macs.
The kit doesn’t appear to be limited-edition in any sense, but it does pair the black D-Lux 7 camera with a hand grip, extra battery and paracord hand strap designed in collaboration with COOPH.
The Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 is the company's most portable full-frame stills/video hybrid camera. Read our in-depth review to see how it stacks up against the competition.
The Fujifilm GFX 100S packs an image-stabilized 100MP medium format sensor into a body about the size a typical full-frame camera. It delivers great image quality in a walk around camera, and also includes a new film simulation: Nostalgic neg.
After months of beta testing, Adobe has released the first public version of Photoshop for Apple M1 computers. Further, a new Super Resolution feature is included in the latest version of Adobe Camera Raw. Super Resolution quadruples the total pixel count of your images using machine learning.
Tracking shots are difficult to pull off but filmmaker Jay Byrd Christensen accomplished one with a Cinewhoop drone. Watch the exhilarating 'Right Up Our Alley' video featuring FPV footage of Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
One of the most common questions Chris and Jordan get from viewers is, "What camera would you buy under $1000?" This week, they shop with their own money and give us the answers. The results may surprise you.
Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has bumped back his estimation by a year, saying Apple will put its first true optical zoom camera module inside its 2023 iPhone lineup.
Following confirmation last week that it was working on a professional mirrorless Z-series camera, Nikon has officially announced the development of the Z9. Click through for more information.
Insta360 today launched GO 2, its new tiny action camera. Including many of the same features as its other action cameras, Insta360's GO 2 weighs only 27 grams.
The drop in price comes at the cost of losing DRAM, but Samsung promises 'identical' performance to other DRAM-equipped SSDs thanks to the use of Host Memory Buffer.
We're still working through our full range of tests on the new Sony a1, but with the lab portion complete, we've discovered that despite its extra resolution, the a1's sensor displays a marked improvement over the first-generation full-frame stacked CMOS seen in the a9 and a9 II.
The new ECM-W2BT is a wireless microphone transmitter and receiver that makes it possible to record audio directly in-camera without the need for external cables.
The first major update to Capture One 21 is available now. The update adds new features, improved functions, additional camera and lens support and squashes bugs.
Vecnos’ IQUISPIN app has received an update that makes it easier to browse through and share their 360-degree photos and videos, regardless of what camera they were shot with.
Tamron's 70-300 F4.5-6.3 is among the smallest and lightest full-frame telephoto zooms for Sony mirrorless E-mount. And priced at around $500, this lens provides good sharpness and focal length versatility for the buck. Jump into our sample gallery to see its optical quality yourself.
The IMX661 is a new 127.68MP ‘large format’ sensor from Sony that features a global shutter. Unfortunately, it seems it’s destined for industrial use-cases.
Japan Camera Hunter recently visited the Nikon Museum at Nikon's headquarters in Tokyo. The museum, opened in 2017, showcases Nikon's 100-plus years of history and includes many interesting exhibits for photographers.
OnePlus has announced a three-year partnership with Hasselblad that will see the pair ‘co-develop the next generation of smartphone camera systems’ inside OnePlus’ mobile devices.
Nikon says its professional mirrorless camera will use a Stacked CMOS sensor. We look at why this one statement holds so much promise for the camera's performance.
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