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Laowa Nanomorph 1.5X Anamorphic - 65mm T2.4 / 80mm T2.4
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Nanomorph 1.5X Anamorphic – New 65mm T2.4 / 80mm T2.4

The most compact anamorphic series, Nanomorph, is back with new focal lengths: 65mm & 80mm T2.4, to provide a comprehensive range for professional cinematography and commercial work. Nanomorph is the world’s smallest anamorphic lens covering Super35 sensors, which weighs only <1.15 lbs each.  It opens up more possibilities in set-ups that it […]

Destinations

The research base at Alex Fiord

The research base at Alexandra Fiord has been made possible due to an old RCMP station that was built back in the 1950s. The buildings at Alexandra Fiord were put up by the Canadian Government in order to secure sovereignty across the Canadian Arctic, and involved relocating Inuit families from […]

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Canadian “Loon-acy”

Loons: Treasured Symbols of the North was published in October 2022. It compares the five species of loons in the world, four of which spend the summer months nesting in Canada.   I had been thinking about writing a book on loons for nearly 50 years, starting in the early 1970s […]

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On set with the Elinchrom FIVE

Let’s dive into the colourful world of Renee Robyn and learn how she lights up the beauty of dance and shapes the movement with the Elinchrom FIVE and a few modifiers. One of the subjects I love to shoot is dance. For my first session, I thought it would be […]

Reviews

Timeless

The editor asked if I’d share my digital processing techniques of this image scanned from a B&W 35mm negative shot on Delta 100 film. You may be a little surprised at just how easy and uncomplicated this was using Corel PSP. Of course those of you with Adobe, which is […]

Tutorials

Get ready for the Autumn Solar Eclipse

On October 14, 2023, an annular solar eclipse will cross Canada. An eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth. An annular solar eclipse, unlike a total solar eclipse, is where the a thin ring of light remains around the Moon’s silhouette. This creates a spectacle […]

ILFOCOLOR HALF FRAME CAMERA
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NEW – ILFORD ILFORDCOLOR Half Frame Camera

Double the number of photos on a standard roll of film. Instead of 27 regular 24×36 mm photos, the ILFOCOLOR half frame camera captures 54 photos at 18×24 mm. The biggest advantage of using a half-frame camera is that you can capture twice as many photos on a single roll […]

Destinations

Cape May Photo Adventures

Cape May is the southernmost point in New Jersey and a year-round destination for families, photographers and nature enthusiasts. This coveted destination is the nation’s oldest seaside resort and a perennial favorite for many people.  Some things just get better with age, and charming Cape May is no exception. The […]

Reviews

The search for a no-compromises camera backpack

Product review by Spencer VanDerStarren For how important a camera backpack is to one’s photography workflow, it’s surprising how often most companies fail to get it right. It’s the one piece of gear that enables all the others; it’s with you in the rain, up the mountain, and squeezed onto […]

Amplis Foto Laowa Lens Demo in Vancouver
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Amplis Foto Laowa Lens Demo in Vancouver

Canadian Society of Cinematographers Join Amplis Foto and the Canadian Society of Cinematographers in Vancouver for an exclusive hands-on demo of the Laowa Cine lenses. REGISTER   Join Amplis Foto and the Canadian Society of Cinematographers for an exclusive hands-on demo of the Laowa cine lenses, with a special focus on the brand new Proteus anamorphic lenses, the new Ranger compact […]