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Blind portrait shootout: Sony a9 vs Canon 1DX Mark II vs Nikon D5

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Photographer Michael Andrew of YouTube channel Michael the Maven has put together a ' Flagship Epic Shootout Review ' video comparing the Sony a9, Nikon D5 and Canon 1DX Mark II. The full video is genuinely worth your time, but if you don't have 44 minutes to spend watching the full review, one section in particular is both fun and frustrating: the blind portrait test. Like it or not, we all have implicit biases when it comes to comparing cameras—it's hard not to when you've spent thousands (or tens of thousands) on your kit. But is the camera you say you like best, the one that produces the images you like most? When it comes down to the camera, by itself, using its own color engine, do you prefer Nikon, Canon, or Sony? That's what Andrew wants to help you figure out, bias-free, in this blind portrait shootout. He shot 12 identical portraits using all three flagship cameras, and he challenges you to rank them before you know which camera shot whi

AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/5.6 PF Lens Coming this Summer

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According to latest rumors on NR, Nikon is going to release a new AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/5.6 PF lens in next several months, probably in this Summer. This AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/5.6 PF lens will be much lighter than current AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR lens. The price will much cheaper, to be a good kit lens for Nikon D850 DSLR camera. And it will be also much shorter, about 33cm long according to patent, while f/4 version is 43cm long.

New Leaked Images of Upcoming DJI Phantom 5

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Twitter user OsitaLV has leaked more images of upcoming DJI Phantom 5 drone. From leaked images, we can clearly see that DJI Phantom 5 will have interchangeable lens camera. The DJI Phantom 5 is rumored to be announced in the second half of 2018 Below are roundup rumored specs of DJI Phantom 5: New Generation of Interchangeable Lens Camera 1 inch CMOS image sensor New DL-M Lens mount New 15mm. 24mm, 35mm, 50mm DL-M Lenses for Phantom 5 Multiple Flight Modes and Increased Flight Time Dimension: 16 x 8.6 x 12.6 inches Weignt: 8.5 Lbs Max speed: 55 MPH Max range: 7KM Two slots: SD Card & Micro USB Battery upgrade promising 33 minutes Price around $1,600 in US

Sony FS5 II - Sony's camera gets upgraded will support HD 10bit 4:2:2 at 120fps

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FS5 II The FS5 has proven itself as a versatile tool for documentary, event and indie production filmmaking. The FS5 II offers several new features and refinements over the original FS5. First among these is a re-tuned color science leaning heavily upon the color science incorporated in the flagship Venice camera. Sony claims this will result in a more fresh and vivid look with softer tones and more accurate skin tone reproduction. In addition it will support 4 second bursts of 4K/UHD video at 120fps or continuous 240fps in 2K RAW. These framerates and formats both require output to a compatible external recorder. Internal SD card recording will support HD 10bit 4:2:2 at 120fps continuous or 8 seconds of 240fps. Instant HDR workflows are supported by the addition of HLG gamma with BT.2020 gamut. The addition of these HDR options increase the number of built-in picture profiles to 10. Shipments will start in May with the camera body priced at $4750 US and $5250 with the 18-105m

Canon EF 200-600mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS is Coming

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we had heard a few times that  Canon would be introducing a new supertelephoto zoom , something like an EF 200-600mm f/4.5-5.6 IS. This is the type of lens segment that is dominated by Sigma and Tamron, as Canon’s longest “affordable” zoom is the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II.          A patent for a zoom range smaller super telephoto has emerged. The optical formula is for an EF 200-600mm f/4.5-5.6 IS. We’ve heard in the past that   Canon was working on slower super telephoto lens , and a zoom makes a lot of sense. Patent Publication No. 2015-212724 Published 2015.11.26 Filing date 2014.5.1 Zoom ratio 3.00 Focal length 200.00 340.00 600.00 F-number 4.60 4.60 5.20 Angle of view 6.18 3.64 2.07 Image height 21.65 21.65 21.65 Overall length of the lens 355.16 355.16 355.16 BF 65.16 65.16 65.16 we’re told there’s a good chance it will come in the second  half of 2018. We’re also told that Canon seems to have a goal to give any new lens some kind of a unique feature over the competition. Wh

Godox AD600 Pro Strobe-with a number of spec and feature improvements.

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Godox has released the new AD600 Pro, a new 600Ws wireless strobe that’s also marketed in the US by Adorama under the name Flashpoint XPLOR 600 PRO TTL. The strobe builds upon the success of its popular predecessor, the Godox AD600 (AKA Flashpoint XPLOR 600 HSS TTL), with a number of spec and feature improvements. The Godox AD600 Pro has TTL connectivity and is compatible with Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Panasonic, and Olympus cameras. It features a guide number of 285 feet (87m) at ISO 100 and is designed for both on-location and studio use. You can squeeze out up to 370 full power flashes per 2-hour charge of the 28.8v/2600mah Lithium battery, with rapid 0.01 to 0.9 second recycling times (at low and full power, respectively). Features and specs include a built-in 2.4GHz wireless R2 remote system with a 262-foot range, TTL/Manual/Multi-Flash modes, linking to simultaneous multi-camera systems, HSS up to 1/8000s, flash durations of 1/22s to 1/10000s, 9-stop output control (full to 1

KIRA- Robotic Camera Arm

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KIRA SPECS KIRA’S EFFICIENT SIZE AND SLEEK DESIGN ARE WHAT ALLOW HER TO MOVE WITH SUCH STEADINESS AND SPEED KIRA’S DIMENSIONS FEET METERS MAXIMUM HEIGHT 9 FT 2.74 METERS LOWEST POSITION 0 FT 0 METERS MAXIMUM REACH (FROM ROTATE CENTER) 5.63 FT 1.6 METERS BASE WIDTH 4 FT X 4 FT 1.2 MTRS X 1.2 MTRS SHOOTING SPEEDS Movement Meters Per Seconds Vertical move 3 Horizontal move 3 Kira on track horizontal move 5.5 PERFORMANCE Axis Range of travel Degrees per Second Kira Pan ± 185° 200 Kira’s Lower lift 35°/-155° 200 Kira’s upper lift 4.22~-2.84rad(+154~-120°) 195 Roll +/- 3.14rad (+/-165°) 370 Tilt +/- 2.42rad (+/-130°) 310 Pan Infinitely Rotating 610 TEMPERATURE Min MAX 40°F 131°F WEIGHTS ITEM KG LBS Kira Robot 257 570 Maximum Camera Payload 18 40 Power Supply Unit 181 400 Mobile Track 7 Meter Length 5.5M/S Speed 761 1677.72 Mobile Base Plate 1632 3600 CONTROL KIRA STABILITY Kira sits on a concrete floor with her mobile base. POWER REQUIREMENTS 3 Phase 480V or 240V with transformer we prov

Godox AD 200 TTL Pocket Flash Kit

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The AD200 TTL pocket flash kit from Godox is built around a unique flash light source that has a standard speedlite head and a bare bulb head that give you the option of 2 distinctly different qualities of light. The kit comes with the 2 heads, lithium battery, charger and carry case. The speedlite head outputs the standard look of an on-camera flash that can be modified using an optional softbox, beauty dish or umbrella. The bare bulb head features a removable flash tube and produces 360 degrees of soft, bright, nearly shadowless light. The head uses optional reflectors that focus the beam angle and give you directional control. The AD200 has impressive core features such as 200 Ws of power adjustable in 8 steps from 1/128 to 1/1, recycling from 0.01 to 2.1 seconds and flash durations as short as 1/11,300 sec. The flash runs on a removal rechargeable lithium battery that will give you up to 500 full power flashes and thousands of lower power flashes. The AD200 has 3 flas

Best DSLR Cameras Under 50000 In India 2018

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 5 Best DSLR Cameras Under 50000 In India - 2018 You are here because you want to know which are the best DSLR cameras under 50000 Rupees in India. You have decided to take your passion for photography to the next level or … You are just starting off and decided for sure that this is one hobby you would like to pursue. Instead of going for entry-level DSLR cameras, it would be a good idea to save up for a really decent one. Though entry-level DSLR cameras will give you a really good experience, the ones closer to the Rs 50000 in India mark have the capability of coming up with almost professional like shots. And though the DSLR cameras within the 50000 Rs in India are still considered in the entry-level category, the difference in performance and results are significantly better for those into serious photography. Let's have a look at the 5 best DSLR cameras under 50000 in India. Best DSLR Cameras Under 50000 In India Just in case you want to skip to the main stuff, take a l

Nikon D5, 1 V2, 1 V3 new Firmware Updates now Available

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Nikon USA has released new firmware updates for Nikon D5, Nikon 1 V2, Nikon 1 V3 cameras. You can see the detail below: Nikon D5 firmware version 1.21 Fixed the following issue: The camera sometimes had difficulty focusing on subjects in focus points at the edges of the frame. Nikon 1 V3 firmware version 1.12 Fixed an issue that resulted in Auto power off not functioning as expected with DF-N1000 electronic viewfinders. Nikon 1 V2 firmware version 1.22  Fixed an issue that prevented the camera correctly displaying location data acquired with GP-N100 GPS units.

Best DSLRs under Rs 30,000 in April 2018

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techradar's Selection There was a time when passion for photography was limited to those with a professional camera. There was a change in the trend soon after the emergence of social media platforms, and the ever growing demand for photography equipment.  A smartphone camera nowadays, of which the Google's Pixel is a good example, can do a fair job when it comes to good-looking or high-quality pictures. But if you want to pursue photography in detail, a DSLR is a better choice to learn the nitty gritties.  Since DSLRs are quite an investment, we suggest you to start with a budget DSLR. Polishing your skills on an entry-level DSLR and then switching to a high-end/costly DSLR is a better call. Moreover, there are a few good options under Rs 30,000 that you can start with.  To help you pick some of the best DSLRs under Rs. 30,000, we have listed 5 best in that budget. Best DSLR cameras under Rs. 50,000 in India for October 2017 1. Nikon D3400 Sensor:  APS-C CMOS |  Megapixels:  2