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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 Alpha NEX-F3 Entry-Level Mirrorless Camera Adds Full HD Video
Sony’s new entry-level mirrorless camera, the Alpha NEX-F3, isn’t a huge upgrade compared to its predecessor, the NEX-C3. But it does have some nice new features, including an upgraded processer, for improved high ISO performance and full HD video. I believe the NEX-F3 uses the same 16.1-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor as the C3 for excellent […]
Read More »Panasonic Announces 12-35mm f/2.8 Pro-Level Micro Four Thirds Zoom Lens
This is a great announcement for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera owners. Panasonic has announced a much-needed addition to the Micro Four Thirds lens options, a fast, fixed-aperture zoom lens. The new Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm/F2.8 Asph./Power O.I.S. zoom lens has a large f/2.8 aperture and the 12-35mm focal length is equivalent to […]
Read More »David Terry, Wedding Photographer – What’s In Your Camera Bag Video
I’ve been trying to get together with David Terry to do a “What’s In Your Camera Bag” video for a couple of months now. David is a busy Salt Lake City, Utah wedding and portrait photographer and I thought of him immediately when I started to look for pro photographers to feature in my camera […]
Read More »Leica’s $8000 M Monochrom Black-and-White Camera
Most of the time I base my camera introduction articles on the press release, camera specs and my own experience with comparable gear. But in the case of Leica’s new 18-megapixel full-frame M Monochrom black-and-white digital rangefinder, I’ve been voraciously reading the competition’s articles. I’m doing this partly because some camera journalists (not me) were […]
Read More »Adobe Lightrooom 4 – Featured User Review
PhotographyREVIEW.com member Iceman2058, was the first to write a user review for the latest version of Adobe’s ubiquitous photography workflow and RAW photo processing software, Lightroom 4. He wrote a nice, detailed review and since Lightroom is the de facto digital photography workflow standard, it never hurts to give it some more attention. If you’re […]
Read More »Leica Announces X2 Premium Compact Camera With 16-Megapixel APS-C Sensor
Leica just announced the X2, a high-end compact camera with a 16.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor. The X2 is basically an updated version of the X1, which was introduced in the fall of 2009. Most of the features and functionality are the same, including the 24mm f/2.8 Elmarit Asph lens. What sets the Leica X2 apart […]
Read More »Fujifilm FinePix XP170 Adds Wireless To Rugged Waterproof Camera Line
Add another waterproof outdoor camera to the many options available for summer 2012! Fujifilm has added wireless image transfer to the FinePix XP waterproof point-and-shoots – their bestselling line of cameras. The new 14-megapixel Fujifilm FinePix XP170 lets photographers wirelessly transfer photos and videos from the camera to an iPhone, iPad or Android mobile device […]
Read More »New Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Premium Waterproof Camera With f/2.0 Lens
Just in time for summer adventures, Olympus is introducing a first-of-its kind premium waterproof, shockproof camera, the 12-megapixel TG-1. The new Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS includes Olympus’ iHS technology, which makes it faster and gives it better image quality. But Olympus took quality a step further than any previous waterproof point-and-shoot by giving the TG-1 […]
Read More »Olympus OM-D E-M5 Studio Sample Photos
My reaction on looking at my first batch of Olympus OM-D E-M5 photos was, “this camera is better than it has any right to be.” I am really amazed by what Olympus has been able to get out of the E-M5’s new 16-megapixel Four Thirds sensor. I assumed we were reaching the point of diminishing […]
Read More »Nikon Coolpix AW100 Waterproof Camera Review
The Nikon Coolpix AW100 is Nikon’s first rugged, waterproof digital camera. It can handle drops of about 5 feet, it’s waterproof to 33 feet and it’s also freezeproof – perfect for the kind of rough, outdoor funtography that I love! It’s got a 16-megapixel backlit CMOS sensor, full HD video, a 5x zoom lens, 3-inch […]
Read More »Featured Member Photos – May 1st, 2012
This round of Featured Member Photos includes images from Italy, Ireland, Virginia and Yosemite National Park in California. We’ve got a flower / fly macro, a nice bird portrait, a moody black-and-white landscape (isn’t there always a moody B&W landscape?) and a really ugly (great) photo of a soccer / football goalie getting kicked in […]
Read More »Think Tank Photo Announces 4-Wheeled Rolling Camera Bag – Airport 4-Sight
By Photo-John
Bags News
To help protect the shoulders and backs of traveling pro photographers, Think Tank Photo will be making a new 4-wheeled camera bag called the Airport 4-Sight. According to Think Tank, the Airport 4-Sight will be the first 4-wheeled rolling camera bag on the market. On smooth surfaces it can be rolled on all four wheels […]
Read More »Nikon’s New 24-Megapixel D3200 Digital SLR
A few days ago, Nikon announced the D3200, a new entry-level digital SLR with a 24.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor. Yup, you read that right – a 24.2-megapixel entry level DSLR. That’s 10 megapixels more than the 14-megapixel D3100. Besides the 24.2-megapixel DX-format (APS-C) sensor, the Nikon D3200 also has a faster 4 frames per second […]
Read More »Nikon Announces Fast New 28mm f/1.8 FX-Format Prime Lens
Last week, Nikon announced a new wide-angle FX-format (full-frame) prime lens, the AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G. The large f/1.8 aperture makes it easier to shoot photos and video in low light and use shallow depth-of-field for selective focus. The built-in Silent Wave Motor (SWM) means no distracting auto focus noise in movie mode. On a […]
Read More »Canon PowerShot G1 X Video Review
I was really excited about the14-megapixel Canon PowerShot G1 X when Canon announced it. The big, new 1.5-inch sensor puts it up against compact system (mirrorless) cameras as far as image quality goes and really puts it in a class of its own compared to other compact digital cameras. I got Canon to send me […]
Read More »Canon EOS 5D Mark III Metering Problem Acknowledged
Over the past couple of weeks, reports started to appear on the Internet about light leaks with Canon’s new EOS 5D Mark III full frame digital SLR. Canon has confirmed that there’s a problem in an official “product advisory.” Apparently, the problem happens when you use the top panel LCD display illumination in very low […]
Read More »PhotographyREVIEW.com Gets a Fresh New Look!
In 1999, a Silicon Valley Internet startup called Consumer Review hired me to build and manage a photography review and community Web site. It’s been 13 years (this month!) and I’m still managing PhotographyREVIEW.com and can’t think of anything else I’d rather be doing. It’s been an interesting experience, to say the least. I’ve witnessed […]
Read More »Nikon D4 Studio Sample Photos
Nikon sent me a D4 for review last week and you’ll find a full set of high-res studio sample photos shot at all ISO settings, below. I’ve used it just enough to get a feel for it and I am impressed. I shot a whole bunch of low light family stuff on Easter and I […]
Read More »Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 OS Zoom Lens For APS-C DSLRs
Sigma recently announced the availability of a new image-stabilized 50-150mm f/2.8 zoom lens. Designed for APS-C sensor digital SLRs (Nikon D5100, Canon EOS Rebel T3i / D600, etc.), the new Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 APO EX DC OS HSM telephoto zoom lens is comparable to a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens on a full frame / 35mm SLR […]
Read More »What’s In Your Camera Bag – Bret Edge – Moab Landscape Photographer
I had recently had the pleasure of meeting landscape and outdoor photographer, Bret Edge. Bret lives in Moab, Utah, where he guides people in the local mountains, on the slickrock and in the plentiful slot canyons. He has a fine art landscape gallery in downtown Moab and does photography workshops as well. I thought he’d […]
Read More »New Panasonic Lumix GF5 – Super Compact Interchangeable Lens Camera
Panasonic has a new, consumer-friendly Micro Four Thirds camera designed for people looking to step up from a point-and-shoot to their first interchangeable lens camera. With the exception of a new rubberized grip, the Lumix GF5 looks pretty much just like last year’s GF3. In spite of the similar styling, there are some significant changes […]
Read More »Canon EOS 60Da Astrophotography Digital SLR
By Photo-John
Canon News
Stargazers, Canon wants to sell you a new camera! The 18-megapixel Canon EOS 60Da (the “a” stands for “astrophotography”) is a modified EOS 60D digital SLR (announced Aug., 2010) with a new infrared filter that allows more infrared light through for better Hydrogen Alpha wavelength transmission. Canon says the 60Da has, “20-percent higher transmittance of […]
Read More »Fujifilm X-Pro1 First Impressions & Video
In a lucky bit of timing I happened to be dropping off a camera at Pictureline when their first Fujifilm X-Pro1 digital rangefinder was delivered. The X-Pro1 is one of the most interesting cameras to come out this year (Fujifilm X-Pro1 intro article) and this was the first time I’d seen one in person. So […]
Read More »Nikon D800 vs. Canon EOS 5D Mark III Hands-On Video Intro
Like everyone else out there, I’ve been anxious to get my hands on the Nikon D800 and Canon EOS 5D Mark III, the latest and greatest full-frame professional digital SLRs. Instead of waiting to get official review cameras from Nikon and Canon, I went straight to my local pro shop, Pictureline, and had their man, […]
Read More »Custom SLR Adds M-Plate Tripod Quick Release To Their Camera Mount System
Custom SLR, creator of the innovative C-Loop camera strap mount has a new product, the M-Plate. The M-Plate is a universal tripod quick release plate that allows you to use the C-Loop camera strap mount while the plate is mounted on the camera. The C-Loop, “eliminates strap interference by repositioning the strap to the bottom […]
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