Category: gear

Leica has released a limited-edition Panda-themed version of its M-P rangefinder

Gannon Burgett

Leica might be German-made, but that doesn’t mean it can’t collaborate with other markets for exclusive versions of its cameras. The latest example of this are two new Leica M-P ‘Panda Edition’ camera sets, designed specifically for the Chinese market. As the name would suggest, the ‘Panda Edition’ versions of Leica’s M-P camera features a […]

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Everything You Need To Know About Depth of Focus and Lens Equivalency

Liron Samuels

After learning about the history and science of lenses, and gaining some knowledge about the properties of modern lenses, it’s time to take a deeper look at depths of field and how it’s affected by sensor size. Kick back as John Hess of Filmmaker IQ takes us on a 17-minute long journey through the optics, […]

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Everything You Need To Know About Depth of Focus and Lens Equivalency

Liron Samuels

After learning about the history and science of lenses, and gaining some knowledge about the properties of modern lenses, it’s time to take a deeper look at depths of field and how it’s affected by sensor size. Kick back as John Hess of Filmmaker IQ takes us on a 17-minute long journey through the optics, […]

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Adobe Portfolio Allows CC Subscribers to Build Personalized Websites In Minutes

Liron Samuels

Adobe released a new feature for the photographers and other creative using its Creative Cloud services, which promises to help build a personalized portfolio website in minutes. Seeking to assist creatives in sharing the work they create using its software, Adobe Portfolio will automatically sync projects with the user’s Behance profile The new tool is […]

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OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock Review

Eric Reagan

The OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock allows you to extend the connectivity options of Apple’s increasingly port-stingy computers. It adds several connections to your existing computer, including 5 additional USB 3.0 ports, ethernet and HDMI ports. OWC sent me the Thunderbolt 2 dock to review because they apparently saw the above photo from my 2013 Mac Pro review. While […]

Watch out Ice Light: Yongnuo announces the YN360, a full color LED light wand

Gannon Burgett

If you’ve been eyeing a Westcott Ice Light for some time, but don’t care to drop the dough on it, Chinese light accessory manufacturer Yongnuo has a new product that might interest you. It’s called the YN360 and it’s an LED light wand designed to spice up your work in ways traditional lights can’t. Looking […]

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What Piece Of Camera Gear Should You Buy Next?

scottbourne

With the holidays just finished – you can bet there are lots of new camera owners out there. Some percentage of them will be infected with the same love of photography that all of us here at Photofocus have. When that happens, eventually, the question comes up. (Even with those who have had their camera […]

A Metal Ball Bounces off The SIGMA WR Ceramic Filter; Said To Be 1000% Stronger Than Other Filters

Udi Tirosh

A few years ago I broke the filter on my 24-70 2.8 Nikon lens. I felt quite the lucky guy, as that lens is about $1,800. The comments on the usefulness of that filter were mixed. I think the comments on how the new Sigma filter protects a lens will be different. On December Sigma announced that […]

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