A look inside Canon’s redesigned mirror mechanism

On the outside, Canon’s 5DS and 5DS R DSLRs remain almost unchanged from their predecessor, the 5D Mark III. But on the inside, things couldn’t be more different. One of the most notable changes inside the magnesium frame is an entirely new mirror mechanism that reduces vibration when flipping up and slamming down. To show […]

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Drone Crashes on Live TV Inches from Skier at World Cup

This crazy video from the World Cup in Italy shows a rather large drone crashing just behind a skier as he raced down the course. The drone is said to have been shooting video for the TV program and lost connection with the operator. What an incredible close miss on this crash! Copyright/DMCA Notice: The […]

DCW Reader Review: the Sony Xperia Z5 camera – Autumn (Sponsored)

We were given three of Sony’s new Xperia Z5 phones and hand-picked some tech-savvy readers to test its powerful new camera. We reached out to our community and asked for three willing participants to use the Xperia Z5 to shoot two subjects: cityscapes and autumn. Powered by its amazing 23-megapixel sensor, the Sony Xperia Z5… Continue reading

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Preparing for a Long Production Day

Media professionals can all relate to the long production day. Whether you’re a landscape photographer waking up at zero dark thirty to capture the first light or a wedding photographer shooting from bridal prep straight through to the reception, we’ve all had those days. In the video world, I’ve had my share of long production days, especially when they’re back to back.

Preparing for a Long Production Day

Media professionals can all relate to the long production day. Whether you’re a landscape photographer waking up at zero dark thirty to capture the first light or a wedding photographer shooting from bridal prep straight through to the reception, we’ve all had those days. In the video world, I’ve had my share of long production days, especially when they’re back to back.

Why Photographers Use Medium Format Cameras

For most photographers, medium format is overkill–the equivalent of driving a tank to pick up a gallon of milk. But, there’s no denying that medium format systems have their place in the market, particularly for photographers who need the absolute best image quality with zero compromises. To explain the differences between medium format and smaller […]

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The Perfect Tool for Sharing Stories During the Holidays

Photographers always say they like to make pictures that tell a story, and I feel the same way. During my last formal photography class (in high school!) I had an assignment to do a photo essay and I was supposed to compose a story with photographs. I bombed it. My essay was so boring, I […]

Sony Xperia Z5 boasts the world’s best camera in a smartphone (Sponsored)

However seriously you take your photography, all of us are taking more pictures on our mobile phones than ever before. For those occasions when we don’t have our main camera with us, or when we need to share a memory with others in a hurry, there is no beating the convenience of using your phone…. Continue reading

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The Search for a Perfect Camera

I’m in the market for a new camera and it’s been a struggle to decide which one I want. Being a techie, I’ve analyzed every spec and feature from all the cameras, weighed cost and portability, and compared it to the gear I already have. And still no answer.