Martin Vronsky
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Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a thorough, real world review of the new Simera 28mm F1.4 for Leica M-mount from new lensmaker Thypoch.
- 0:00 - Who is Thypoch?
- 1:20 - Fantom Wallets
- 2:06 - Build and Design
- 7:40 - Image Quality Overview
- 12:35 - Conclusion and Pricing
- 14:06 - Optical Deep Dive
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Some people love 35mm, some people prefer a 20mm, 24mm, 28mm or 50mm. New for Z mount this latest 35mm lens from Yongnuo fits the entry level end of the market. What do you think?
- 00:00 Intro Yongnuo 35mm f/2Z DF DSM Lens (video)
- 00:23 Intro with stills
- 00:52 How does it look in selfie mode?
- 01:15 Pricing
- 01:38 Basic Specs Yongnuo 35mm f/2Z DF DSM Lens
- 02:05 What does it look like on the Zf Suset
- 02:15 How is the focus throw?
- 02:25 Build quality
- 02:45 How does it work in APS-C?
- 03:20 Looking closely at images in Capture One Is the lens detailed?
- 03:40 Discussing the quality of the images
- 04:22 Fringing?
- 04:45 How sharp is it?
- 05:35 How images look in APS-C (DX)
- 06:10 Bokeh with Yongnuo 35mm f/2Z DF DSM Lens
- 06:28 Your cake and eat it with the Yongnuo 35mm f/2Z DF DSM Lens?
- 06:48 How do we go at slower shutter speeds?
- 07:12 And for colour?
- 07:38 How is distortion?
- 08:27 Who is the Yongnuo 35mm f/2Z DF DSM Lens for?
- 09:10 What mounts does the lens come in?
- 09:45 Summary and more lens data
- 10:40 Is this lens for you?
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Oh boy have I been looking forward to this one.
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A premium-level Yongnuo lens! Let's see what it can do.
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I had the pleasure of meeting master portrait photographer Knut Koivisto at the most recent Fujifilm X Summit and Fujikina events in Stockholm, Sweden. The two events were held at the famous Fotografiska Museum, where Knut's portraits of past and present exhibiting photographers are displayed as part of Fotografiska's permanent collection. Thank you for sitting down and talking with us Knut, and I look forward to meeting with you again soon. Thanks to @JulianFok for your assistance on this video, Fujifilm Canada and Japan for the invitation, and Fujifilm Nordic for hosting this year's event.
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After several days with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Chris and Jordan have their full review! Find out how the cameras, Samsung AI and video features performed in California.
- 0:00 - Intro
- 3:50 - Cameras
- 7:04 - Interface
- 8:19 - AI Features
- 13:05 - Lenses vs Resolution
- 15:30 - Video Performance
- 21:32 - Image Quality
- 25:06 - Conclusion
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I list my 5 tips on how I hope to improve my own photography in 2024 and how you can too.
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QuoteThe Sony A9III is a full frame global shutter power house cinema camera with insane performance, but how does the dynamic range and lowlight hold up?
To review the Sony A9III I took it out into Alaska to film and photograph birds and wildlife, helicopters and heli skiing, and much more. Testing the new 120 photo per second shooting speeds, the 4k 120fps slow motion, the AI Autofocus system and the 8 stops of dynamic active stabilization for incredible handheld shots. This camera is easily one of the fastest hybrid cameras on the market. Is the Sony A9III a cinema camera, maybe can it film incredible shots and take amazing photos? How does the A9III handle low light and high iso? Let's put the Sony A9III to the ultimate test in every way we can in the real world alaskan wilderness and see how it performs.
- 00:00 Intro
- 00:41 Photo Quality
- 01:07 120 Photos per Second examples
- 02:08 AI Auto Focus
- 02:37 8 Stops of Stabilization
- 02:54 Photo Examples
- 03:26 Global Shutter Examples
- 04:00 Dynamic Range Examples
- 04:44 High ISO Noise Examples
- 05:08 Video Quality
- 05:30 4k 120fps Slow Motion
- 06:13 Testing Low Light video and high ISO
- 06:40 Zv-e1/A7sIII ISO Comparison
- 07:16 A9III High ISO Low Light Performance
- 08:19 Dynamic Active Stabilization in Video Modes
- 08:50 AI Auto Focus testing
- 10:05 Ergonomics and New Body Design
- 10:30 The 2 best user experience features
- 11:24 Battery life
- 12:01 Pricing: Is the Sony A9III worth it?
- 12:30 Will this replace my Sony A1?
- 13:36 Outro
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As an engineer turned photographer, I’ve adopted a methodical approach to my photography that allows me to make sense of the chaos. In this video, I’ll share some tips for photographing portraits in harsh light and walk you through my thought process for making a photo.
- 0:00 Intro
- 0:33 Scanning the Environment
- 1:27 Composing the Frame
- 3:17 Exposure Settings & Editing Goals
- 5:08 Editing the Photo in Lightroom
- 6:24 Tips for Shooting Portraits in Harsh Light
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Here is a little Lightroom Classic trick with which you can create subtle fog!
- 0:00 Intro
- 0:40 Basic Adjustments
- 3:44 Masking
- 6:58 Add Fog to the Photo
- 9:30 Color Grading
- 10:52 Sharpening
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Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a review of the amazing Viltrox Pro AF 27mm F1.2 prime lens for Sony APS-C E-mount cameras.
- 0:00 - Intro and Concept
- 2:43 - Fantom Wallets
- 3:30 - Build and Design
- 8:05 - Autofocus
- 9:26 - Video
- 10:24 - Image Quality Summary
- 13:58 - Conclusion and Pricing
- 15:07 - Optical Deep Dive
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These are the 5 cameras to buy in 2024 from $500-$1500
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Is a 28mm lens a must-have for you to take street photography?
Let's follow @ulysses_aoki to delve into his experience in recording fleeting and golden moments on the streets he usually wanders around.
Appreciating the interplay between him and the Simera 28mm f/1.4.Features:
- A wide aperture of F1.4 for round and dreamy bokeh
- De-clicked aperture adjustment for smooth videography
- A minimum focusing distance of 0.4m for more details
- Rangefinder focus invalidation alert at 0.7m
- Automatic depth-of-field scales to visualize focus range
Retails at 699 USD / 639 EUR
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Three kits each under $500 will battle it out in a ONE NIGHT Astrophotography SHOWDOWN! If you are a beginner considering jumping in to astrophotography, this video will help with a first purchase. I review the DWARF II Smart Telescope, the ZWO Seestar S50, and the 3D-printed OG Star Tracker with a used DSLR/Lens/Tripod.
- 0:00 The contenders are...
- 1:00 Disclosures / Thank yous
- 1:29 DWARF II Smart Telescope
- 8:16 ZWO Seestar S50
- 13:45 OG Star Tracker Kit
- 22:26 Final Image Comparisons
- 23:45 Final Thoughts
- 25:40 Patreon / Credits
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The new Fujifilm GFX100 II is the best digital medium format camera that Fujifilm has made thus far, but is it for you? It really does depend on what you currently have. If you're already in the GFX ecosystem, it's a natural upgrade. It's the fastest GFX camera, it has the latest sensor and processor, the newest film simulation (Reala ACE), and the most modular since the original GFX50S. Even the price of $7500 USD is $2500 cheaper than the original GFX100. What's not to like right? Well, if you currently own the original GFX100, how much will you get on a trade-in, or if you try to sell yourself on eBay or FB Marketplace? You will be lucky to get half of what you paid. Now, as a professional, or someone with extra cash, maybe it's not a big deal. But for the rest of us, that's a big financial hit.
For me, I love the overall performance and image quality of the new GFX100 II; but the previous GFX100 and GFX100S also produce high quality, high resolution images. If you need the speed and modularity of the latest and greatest, it makes sense to get the new GFX100 II. If you're looking for a deal, look for pre-owned GFX100 and GFX100S. I'm sure there are bargains to be found.
As for the new GF55mm f/1.7 R WR, it's a great focal length as a general-purpose lens. It's halfway between the GF45 and GF63, so this can be your one prime lens, albeit big and heavy. The optical performance is top-notch, and an option to the GF80mm f/1.7 R WR. The shallow depth of field and compression will be higher on the GF80mm, but the GF55mm allows you to work closer with your subject, while still being able to use it as a standard-wide lens for most situations. Stay tuned for my Fujilove articles with more images and comparisons.
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Is this really the star lens on the Fuji GFX Medium Format lineup?
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Tilt Shift lenses provide unique optical control over perspective and exactly what's in focus, making them popular with exacting architectural, landscape and still-life photographers. In this tutorial I'll show you how to use them, as well as demonstrating the techniques with a Fujifilm GF 30mm TS lens for the ultimate quality. I'll also include more affordable options!
- 00:00 - Tilt Shift lenses introduction
- 01:31 - Why use Tilt Shift lenses?
- 02:22 - Why Tilt Shift lenses are larger
- 03:05 - Canon TS-E 24mm for full-frame
- 03:24 - Fujifilm GF 30mm TS design
- 04:18 - Fujifilm GF 30mm TS tripod collar
- 04:35 - Fujifilm GF 30mm TS lens hood and filters
- 05:01 - Tilt Shift imaging circles, optics and sensors explained
- 06:24 - Fujifilm GF 30mm TS Shift capabilities
- 08:56 - Using optical shift for panoramas
- 09:35 - Fujifilm GF 30mm TS Tilt capabilities
- 11:42 - Fujifilm GF 30mm TS bokeh quality
- 12:17 - Fujifilm GF 30mm TS landscape quality
- 14:21 - How a pro architect uses Tilt Shift lenses
- 16:21 - Tilt Shift lenses and GF 30mm TS verdict
Shooting & Editing Minimalistic Landscape Photos - Video
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