Olympus has announced the development of its newest flagship camera, the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, a compact system camera with performance capabilities that surpass pro-level D-SLRs. The E-M1 Mark II will be designed to deliver incredible speed, superior image resolution and a host of new shooting features to expand the boundaries of photographic expression, said … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2016
If I Were You – September 2016
Our Imaging Expert No one can take a picture that everyone likes. But, almost every picture can have scope of improvement. Often, we are not our best critics, while others can immediately point out the faults. In If I were you, our expert comments on how your pictures could be taken to another level. E-mail your images at sp@nextgenpublishing.net The … [Read more...]
Capture a Zoom Burst
Still photography is mostly understood as freezing a moment in time for eternity. But representing motion in a still image produces dramatic results. Motion blur is usually associated with movingsubjects captured with a stationary or ‘near-stationary’ camera. But how about creating motion in a stationary subject using your camera or lens? The technique is not new, but a zoom … [Read more...]
King of Sharpness – Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM
The latest high-megapixel sensors require extremely high resolution lenses to get the most out of the system. Hence lens manufacturers have been challenged more than ever to upgrade their optics to match the resolution of these modern sensors. Sony’s G-Master series of lenses offer this high resolution, optimised for sensors that demand high optical resolution. The FE 24-70mm … [Read more...]
Photokina Releases: Fujifilm GFX 50S
Fujifilm stole the show with the release of its mirrorless medium format D-SLR, the GFX 50S, at Photokina 2016. It has a 51.4 megapixel sensor and an interesting modular design that allows you to configure the camera for different ways of working. It has a completely new lens mount and a dedicated range of lenses – some with autofocus. The size and weight of the body is similar … [Read more...]