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Photo-John, a.k.a. John Shafer, is the managing editor of PhotographyREVIEW.com and has been since the site launched back in 1999. He's an avid outdoor enthusiast and spends as much time as possible on his mountain bike, hiking or skiing in the mountains. He's been taking pictures for ever and ever, and never goes anywhere without a camera.
Sony A99 Full-Frame DSLR – First Impressions Review
Last week I attended a Sony event where I got to spend some time testing their new high-end camera equipment, including the new A99 full-frame professional digital SLR. They set up a great event and over about four days with the camera, I got to shoot professional models, San Francisco city photos, action, outdoor/landscape, travel […]
Read More »Sony Digital Imaging Press Event – Sony A99, NEX-6 & RX1
I spent the last few days in San Francisco and Carmel, California sampling Sony’s latest high-end camera offerings. I’ve been playing with the Sony NEX-6 mirrorless camera, the Sony Alpha A99 full-frame-DSLR and the Sony RX1 – the world’s first full-frame compact digital camera. Because of their creative, out-of-the-box camera design, Sony has been awarded […]
Read More »New Leica M-Rangefinder Adds HD Video
Leica recently brought their revered M-rangefinder into the 21st century. It’s still a Leica M, but to keep up with the Joneses they’ve given it a new 24-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor and added Live View so it can capture 1080p full HD video as well as still photos. They also changed the naming standard, saying […]
Read More »Vintage Photography Career Video
I’m not sure I’d describe this old vocational video as inspirational or motivational. But it is fun and it includes some interesting footage – especially of some disappearing aspects of analog photography like the darkroom and hand-retouching. It’s also interesting to consider how much photographic equipment has changed since the 1940’s, when the film was […]
Read More »Adobe Lightroom 4.2 and Camera Raw 7.2 Updates Released
Adobe has released updates for their Lightroom and Camera Raw software. Lightroom 4.2 and Adobe Camera Raw 7.2 both add support for more than 20 new cameras and a whole slew of new lenses. Some of the newly-supported cameras are the Canon EOS Rebel T4i / 650D and EOS M; the Fujifilm X-E1 and XF1; […]
Read More »Panasonic Lumix GH3 – A Bigger, Badder HD Video Machine
Panasonic recently announced the GH3, their latest flagship Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens camera with a new 16-megapixel sensor, electronic viewfinder and lots of HD video options. The Panasonic Lumix GH3 capitalizes on the popularity of its predecessor, the GH2, by expanding the video feature-set to attract more pro videographers. The GH2 was very popular […]
Read More »New Olympus E-PM2 “Mini” Pen Camera Gets The OM-D Sensor
Last week at the Photokina tradeshow in Germany, Olympus announced two new compact, interchangeable lens Pen cameras. That alone is pretty cool. But what makes this announcement extra special is both cameras were graced with the same fantastic 16-megapixel sensor Olympus used for their OM-D E-M5 flagship Micro Four Thirds camera. Yesterday I wrote about […]
Read More »Olympus E-PL5 Pen – OM-D Performance & Self-Portrait Touch Screen LCD
The Olympus OM-D E-M5, announced early this year (Olympus OM-D E-M5 Intro), was one of the most exciting camera introductions of 2012. With a new 16-megapixel sensor it brought near-DSLR performance to mirrorless cameras and delivered considerably better image quality than many of us believed was possible from the from the Micro Four Thirds format. […]
Read More »Canon PowerShot G15 – New Sensor, Improved AF & 10 FPS Burst
Last week, Canon added a new model to their long-running G-Series line of high-end compact cameras, the 12-megapixel PowerShot G15. The G15 is a bit smaller and lighter than its predecessor, the G12, but the most exciting feature is the upgraded 5x 28-140mm (equivalent) zoom lens, which now has a super-fast f/1.8-2.8 aperture. That will […]
Read More »Canon EOS 6D – New More Affordable Full-Frame Digital SLR
As expected, Canon is introducing another new digital SLR at the Photokina tradeshow this year. Priced at $2100, the new Canon EOS 6D is a more affordable option for Canon photographers who want the benefits of a full-frame camera. The EOS 6D has a 20.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, DIGIC 5+ processing, full HD video and […]
Read More »New Fujifilm XF1 Camera Puts Quality & Performance In Your Pocket
Fujifilm has added a new camera to their X-Series digital camera line. The new Fujifilm XF1 has the same excellent 12-megapixel 2/3-inch CMOS sensor they used in their popular X10 compact camera (read our Fujifilm X10 review). But unlike the X10, the XF1 is made to fit in your pants pocket. It has a 4x […]
Read More »Sony Alpha SLT-A99 Full-Frame Translucent Mirror DSLR
I think 2012 should be called “Year of the Full-Frame.” Seems like everyone’s got a new full-frame digital SLR – including Sony. It’s been four years since they introduced their first full-frame camera, the 24-megapixel A900; and Sony photographers have been anxious for a replacement. In the past couple of years Sony has introduced a […]
Read More »Nikon D600 Full-Frame Enthusiast DSLR Announced
Last night, Nikon announced a new mid-range, full-frame DSLR, the D600. Designed for enthusiasts or pros on a budget, the 24-megapixel Nikon D600 offers the image quality and performance of a professional full-frame digital SLR in a smaller, lighter and more comfortably-priced package. At $2100 it’s still not a cheap camera but it costs less […]
Read More »The Amazing Sony RX1 Compact Camera – Full Frame Sensor & f/2.0 Lens
Sony continues to surprise me with their willingness to take chances on non-traditional camera designs. The new Sony RX1 is their biggest gamble yet. The RX1 is a high-end compact camera with a 24-megapixel full-frame sensor and a fixed 35mm f/2.0 Carl Zeiss lens that sells for nearly $3000. And I thought the $600 Sony […]
Read More »Apple’s iPhone 5 Camera – What’s New?
It’s the most popular camera in the world – for today, anyway. The new Apple iPhone 5 is official. Yeah, it’s a smart phone but it’s also arguably the most popular camera in the world. Even though I don’t believe camera phones should replace real point-and-shoot cameras, there’s no denying the reality that for most […]
Read More »New Pentax K-5 II and K-5 IIs Flagship DSLRs Announced
Pentax announced a new flagship digital SLR this week. The Pentax K-5 II has a weatherproof stainless steel and magnesium body, a 16.3-megapixel APS-C imaging sensor, full HD video and a new SAFOX X auto focus array, which they claim gives it the “broadest autofocusing EV range (-3 EV to +18 EV) in its class.” […]
Read More »Pentax Q10 Miniature Mirrorless Camera
Pentax has expanded their mini mirrorless Q camera system with a second camera, a new telephoto zoom lens and a K-mount lens adapter. For the most part, the new Pentax Q10 appears to be the same as the original Q (Pentax Q Announcement), which Pentax introduced a little over a year ago. Like the Q, […]
Read More »The Impossible Lab – Instant Prints From iPhone Photos
Do you love Polaroid / instant prints but, like most of the world, you actually take most of your pictures with your camera phone? Well, if you’ve got an iPhone, then the Impossible Project has a solution. They just announced a new Kickstarter project to fund something they’re calling, “The Impossible Lab;” a device for […]
Read More »Fujifilm X-E1 Makes X-Pro1 Performance More Affordable
Fujifilm X-Pro1 digital rangefinder is his dream camera. Every time I write about the X-Pro1 I get an excited call from him so he can pump me for details. He loves how the X-Pro1 combines traditional rangefinder styling with modern digital features and excellent image quality. Alas, the X-Pro1 is out of his justifiable price […]
Read More »Canon EOS-1D X Studio Sample Photos
We finally got a Canon EOS-1D X in for review and the studio sample photos are all available below. The 1D X is Canon’s long-awaited (it was announced almost a year ago) flagship digital SLR. It’s an 18-megapixel full-frame camera with native sensitivity to ISO 204,800 (expanded). Until now, Canon has had two EOS-1D camera […]
Read More »Pentax K-30 Studio Sample Photos
Wow. The Pentax K-30 image quality really caught me by surprise. I’ve been using the K-30 DSLR for a few weeks now and I am quite enjoying it. The size is great for packing on the mountain bike and the excellent image quality is outstanding. As a camera manufacturing underdog, Pentax has to position their […]
Read More »Sony NEX-5R Mirrorless Camera Adds Wi-Fi & Improved Auto Focus
Sony announced a new mid-range NEX interchangeable lens mirrorless camera this week. The new Sony Alpha NEX-5R is a follow-up to last year’s popular 16-megapixel NEX-5N, which I loved (read my Sony NEX-5N Pro Review). The NEX-5R is mostly the same with a few key changes, namely the addition of built-in Wi-Fi, user-installable camera apps, […]
Read More »Sony RX100 Studio Sample Photos
With a big 1-inch, 20.2-megapixel CMOS sensor and a bright f/1.8 lens, the pocket-sized Sony RX100 is the hottest point-and-shoot camera on the market right now. Correction – it’s one of the hottest cameras, period. I borrowed one from my friend Adam Lisonbee, a.k.a., Grizzly Adam, so I could shoot some studio tests and get […]
Read More »Adobe Lightroom 4.2 and Camera Raw 7.2 Release Candidates Available
Adobe has announced new “release candidate” updates for their Lightroom and Camera Raw programs. The updates add support for new cameras and lenses, including the Canon EOS M and T4i / 650D, the Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR, Nikon 1 J2, Panasonic G5 and LX7, the Pentax K-30 and the Sony RX100. Some problems have also been […]
Read More »New Olympus SP-820UZ iHS Superzoom – Point-&-Shoot Simplicity With 40x Zoom & High-Speed Video
The new Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ iHS superzoom camera incorporates a 40x 22.4-896mm (equivalent) optical zoom lens, the longest optical zoom yet in an Olympus compact camera. And yeah – you read that right – it’s got a 22.4mm wide-angle. That’s crazy wide for a compact camera. The sensor is a 14-megapixel CMOS complimented by Olympus’s […]
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