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on February 21, 2024 at 11:51 am ×
Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D Full Frame Autofocus Lens Laowa’s first autofocus lens is also one of the widest rectilinear full frame lenses available. Released to coincide with Venus Optics 10 Year Anniversary, this is a typical Laowa lens with many standout features: an ultrawide 130° field of view, 4.7” close […]
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on February 20, 2024 at 10:44 pm ×
“Real Photographers Shoot B&W Film” – This quote is from my dear friend Ted Grant Ted had an irreverent sense of humour intended to stir animated conversation, and he was successful in spades! His message was to encourage photographers not to shoot trivial snap shots. Film shooters in general tended […]
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on February 20, 2024 at 10:42 pm ×
I’ve been using Lawoa Nanomorph 1.5X Anamorphics for almost a year now. They have quickly become one of my favourite go-to lenses. Combining a clean look with a touch of anamorphic charm and subtle vintage tones, they have proven to be incredibly versatile for a wide range of projects. […]
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on January 19, 2024 at 3:40 pm ×
When asked to review the HARMAN EZ35 Camera I expected the quirky results similar to a Lomo or Holga camera with associated strong vignetting and an overall lack of snap… NOT SO! This camera is truly a marvellous image maker! These photos are worth a thousand words and speak to […]
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on January 19, 2024 at 3:30 pm ×
In the fast-changing world of photography and videography, having a reliable and versatile tripod is essential for capturing the perfect shot. The Vanguard VEO 3+ 263AB 160S, equipped with the new Dual-Axis Ball Head, stands out as a premium all-in-one tripod kit that caters to the diverse needs of photographers, […]
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on December 14, 2023 at 4:45 pm ×
As a Cinematographer, I recently found myself navigating vast landscapes throughout the United States on a documentary road trip. Packing light for this project was essential due to the many planes, cars and ever-changing locations. I chose the Vanguard VEO Adaptor R44 bag because it fit into small plane […]
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on November 17, 2023 at 3:00 pm ×
Full disclosure: I am an advanced photographer, but not a pro. I live in beautiful Quebec city and I have been shooting for the last 20+ years, mainly products, events, sports and weddings. I buy and sell photo gear on eBay since 1999 full time (seller ID: Fullphoto) and I […]
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on November 17, 2023 at 2:45 pm ×
The PHOTONews team recently attended two trade shows: Salon de la Photo presented by Gosselin and ProFusion by Vistek. Visitors to these shows were the first to see the new Elinchrom THREE in Canada. We setup a complete studio that included EasiFrame® and Tether Tools. If you missed these shows […]
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on November 16, 2023 at 4:05 pm ×
Mirrorless cameras are notorious for draining batteries in a hurry. They’ve gotten better but due to how they work, mirrorless will always be more power hungry than a DSLR. hähnel has recently updated many of their Extreme Battery with even more capacity in addition to their industry-leading protection and durability. hähnel […]
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on November 16, 2023 at 10:30 am ×
As the sun rises later and sets earlier, and let’s not talk about that time change, there are less hours of good light for outdoor photography. The dropping temps and inclement weather (there’s already been snow in Alberta, Manitoba and Northern Ontario) further drive many photographers to their caves .. […]