Author: John Aldred

IRIX 15mm f/2.4 lens is now available and shipping, but only in Europe

John Aldred

The IRIX 15mm f/2.4 lens we first introduced you to back in March at The Photography Show is now available to order. The first shipments of both Blackstone and Firefly versions of the lens are on their way to distributors and retailers throughout Europe. Unfortunately, folks in the USA will have to wait a little while longer before […]

The post IRIX 15mm f/2.4 lens is now available and shipping, but only in Europe appeared first on DIY Photography.

Amazon leak iPhone 7 info a little too early. Confirms dual cameras in the 7+

John Aldred

Well, it looks like Amazon have GoPro staff working there at the moment. They seem to have jumped the gun and started promoting iPhone 7 cases ahead of Apple’s official announcement. The cases shown definitely seem to confirm that the iPhone7 will contain a single rear camera while the 7+ will have a dual lens system. […]

The post Amazon leak iPhone 7 info a little too early. Confirms dual cameras in the 7+ appeared first on DIY Photography.

How to build a large DIY Track Dolly under $50

John Aldred

DIY dollies come in all sorts of shapes and sizes using a variety of tricks and technology. Sometimes, though, you just have to go back to basics. That’s exactly what’s in this entertaining video from filmmaker David Sandberg. This is the second such dolly David has made since leaving his previous one in Sweden. Using a […]

The post How to build a large DIY Track Dolly under $50 appeared first on DIY Photography.

Sigma storms their way into the world of Cinema with 8 new lenses

John Aldred

When Sigma set their mind to something, they really seem to go all-in lately. That’s what they’ve done today, by announcing EIGHT new Cinema lenses at the same time. The new collection of lenses comprises five T1.5 primes and three zoom lenses. Well, it’s certainly a nice collection to kick off their entry in the world of […]

The post Sigma storms their way into the world of Cinema with 8 new lenses appeared first on DIY Photography.

Fujifilm refreshes Instax with new monochrome instant film packs

John Aldred

Fujifilm have today announced a new monochrome instant film for its Instax mini cameras. According to the press release, “The “instax mini film Monochrome” responds to the increasingly sophisticated demands of users, enabling them to expand the artistic potential of their photographic expression and adding a further dimension of fun to using instax cameras and […]

The post Fujifilm refreshes Instax with new monochrome instant film packs appeared first on DIY Photography.

IBM’s Watson gives us the world’s first AI created movie trailer and it’s pretty creepy

John Aldred

I’m going to get it out of the way right at the start. Having watched the trailer, I want to go and see this movie. This trailer tells us absolutely nothing about what the movie’s about, but every cut pulls me in more. Until the guy starts talking at the end of the trailer, I’ve no idea […]

The post IBM’s Watson gives us the world’s first AI created movie trailer and it’s pretty creepy appeared first on DIY Photography.

Australian man almost drowns while trying to save his drone

John Aldred

Victoria Police have reported that a 22 year old Australian man has been pulled from the water at St Kilda Pier. Why was he in the water? Well, he was attempting to rescue his drone. He’d been flying the drone with a friend to shoot photos as part of a project when it suddenly fell into the water. Attempts […]

The post Australian man almost drowns while trying to save his drone appeared first on DIY Photography.

Vandals destroy local landmark “Duckbill” Rock at Oregon’s Cape Kiwanda

John Aldred

In what can only be described as another incident of mindless stupidity, vandals have destroyed an iconic sandstone pedestal at Cape Kiwanda on Oregon’s coast. Described by local residents as a “natural wonder” and often photographed by visitors, the “Duckbill” rock is no more. A video sent to KATU News shows a group of people […]

The post Vandals destroy local landmark “Duckbill” Rock at Oregon’s Cape Kiwanda appeared first on DIY Photography.

Yongnuo’s new 35mm f/2 for Nikon is kind of interesting

John Aldred

Recently, Yongnuo announced their 35mm f/2 lens for Nikon. It’s basically the YN 35mm f/2 for Canon but with a Nikon mount. What makes this interesting is that it’s different to both of Nikon’s similar offerings; the 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX, and the 35mm f/2D AF. Notably, it is both a full frame lens and appears to […]

The post Yongnuo’s new 35mm f/2 for Nikon is kind of interesting appeared first on DIY Photography.

8 year old girl knocks a drone out of the sky with a golf ball

John Aldred

Drones are usually pretty good at staying stable. Especially when they have 6 or 8 props rather than the traditional 4 of a quadcopter. With Hexacopters and Octocopters you can even lose a blade, and it’ll still fly relatively well. At least long enough for you to land it. Apparently, though, not when hit by a […]

The post 8 year old girl knocks a drone out of the sky with a golf ball appeared first on DIY Photography.