Equipment | PetaPixel https://petapixel.com/topic/equipment/ Photography and Camera News, Reviews, and Inspiration Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:44:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 191656271 Panasonic’s Organic Sensor May Be Complete, But Likely Won’t Be Used https://petapixel.com/2024/03/11/panasonics-organic-sensor-may-be-complete-but-likely-wont-be-used/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:44:35 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=731900 Panasonic sensor

The future of Panasonic's organic sensor, a global shutter technology it has been developing with Fujifilm since 2013, doesn't look promising.

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Someone is Selling an X100VI Limited Edition Camera on eBay for $18,000 https://petapixel.com/2024/03/11/someone-is-selling-an-x100vi-limited-edition-camera-on-ebay-for-18000/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 18:08:21 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=731890 Close-up view of the Fujifilm X100VI Limited Edition camera

It's evident that the Fujifilm X100VI is a popular camera and will be challenging to find in-stock for a while. However, the limited-edition version, restricted to just 1,934 units worldwide to mark Fujifilm's founding 90 years ago in 1934, takes that exclusivity up a notch and one person is listing a confirmed order for the special camera on eBay for a shocking $18,000.

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The Calibrite Display 123 is a Super-Simple Monitor Calibrator for Anyone https://petapixel.com/2024/03/11/the-calibrite-display-123-is-a-super-simple-monitor-calibrator-for-anyone/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 17:21:49 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=731874 Calibrite Display 123

The average photographer, and certainly the average consumer, likely believes two things about monitor calibration: it's confusing and difficult. Even if neither are necessarily true, it's a hurdle that Calibrite hopes it has finally jumped.

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Canon Wants to Achieve ‘Overwhelming Number One Share’ of Mirrorless Market by 2026 https://petapixel.com/2024/03/11/canon-wants-to-achieve-overwhelming-number-one-share-of-mirrorless-market-by-2026/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:42:36 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=731829

According to Canon's 2024 corporate strategy, the Japanese camera behemoth has several goals for the next two years, not the least of which is to "achieve overwhelming number one share in mirrorless camera market."

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A Seismic Shift: The Ramifications of Nikon’s RED Acquisition https://petapixel.com/2024/03/10/a-seismic-shift-the-ramifications-of-nikons-red-acquisition/ Sun, 10 Mar 2024 13:30:56 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=731746 Nikon acquires RED

Nikon's surprise acquisition of RED Digital Cinema this week represents a seismic shift in the cinema camera space. It also has far-reaching consequences not only for Nikon and RED but also for the rest of the digital camera industry, including Nikon's biggest competitors.

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Lensrentals Acquisition to End the BorrowLenses Brand, Close CA Location https://petapixel.com/2024/03/08/lensrentals-acquisition-to-end-the-borrowlenses-brand-close-ca-location/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 22:29:45 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=731739 BorrowLenses

Yesterday, Lensrentals announced that it had acquired "select assets" of BorrowLenses from Shutterfly, including the branding and assets. The company confirmed to PetaPixel today that it doesn't include employees or the physical San Carlos, California location.

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Panasonic Says the G9 II is Physically Large to Balance Better for Wildlife Photography https://petapixel.com/2024/03/08/panasonic-says-the-g9-ii-is-physically-large-to-balance-better-for-wildlife-photography/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:24:03 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=731711 G9 II

One of the main advantages of Micro Four Thirds is that the cameras and lenses can be much smaller because the sensor is more compact. It is seen by some as odd, then, that the G9 Mark II is so physically large; or at least as large as Panasonic's full-frame S5II.

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DJI Counters Claims That It Is an ‘Unacceptable National Security Risk’ https://petapixel.com/2024/03/08/dji-counters-claims-that-it-is-an-unacceptable-national-security-risk/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:58:25 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=731648 DJI drone

Last spring, a group of United States congresspeople introduced the "Countering CCP Drones Act," which argued DJI drones posed "an unacceptable national security risk." This week, DJI published line-by-line counterpoints rejecting that stance.

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Why Leica’s SL3 Doesn’t Support Content Authenticity https://petapixel.com/2024/03/07/why-leicas-sl3-doesnt-support-content-authenticity/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:39:45 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=731486 Leica SL3

Today, Leica announced the SL3 camera, which features a big 60-megapixel sensor and better autofocus packed inside a more compact body. But after the M11-P's announcement last year, there is one odd feature not included: content authenticity.

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Leica SL3 Initial Review: L-Mount’s Best High-Res Option… For Now https://petapixel.com/2024/03/07/leica-sl3-initial-review-first-impressions/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:01:03 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=731167 Leica SL3 Hands On initial review initial impressions

The Leica SL3 is the latest entry in the high-megapixel camera arena and the first for L-mount in some time. I was excited to get it in my hands, even if it was still in the pre-production phase.

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Leica’s New SL3 Has Phase Detect AF and 60-Megapixel Sensor https://petapixel.com/2024/03/07/leicas-new-sl3-has-phase-detect-af-and-60-megapixel-sensor/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:59:09 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=731165 Leica SL3

Leica announced the SL3 full-frame mirrorless camera which puts the focus on image quality, durability, and versatility, centered on a sensor that now sports a 60 megapixel resolution and phase detection autofocus.

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Polaroid Celebrates Artist Basquiat With Vibrant New Camera and Film https://petapixel.com/2024/03/07/polaroid-celebrates-artist-basquiat-with-vibrant-new-camera-and-film/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:58:48 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=731300 Polaroid x Basquiat featured image, instant film print, instant film camera

Polaroid has teamed with the estate of famed American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and global licensing agency Artestar for a new Polaroid x Basquiat collaboration. Citing a "shared creative spirit," Polaroid has unveiled Basquiat-themed gear, including a camera, film, and strap.

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PNY’s Rugged and Fast Portable SSD Is Built for Traveling Creators https://petapixel.com/2024/03/07/pnys-rugged-and-fast-portable-ssd-is-built-for-traveling-creators/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:30:51 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=731246 Three angles of the PNY RP60 portable SSD are placed against a white background.

PNY unveiled the RP60, a portable SSD designed with the needs of traveling professionals in mind. Its rugged format and USB Type-C connection make it a convenient storage option for photographers and videographers on the move.

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Fujifilm Says it Will Take ‘Months’ To Fulfill ‘Overwhelming’ X100VI Orders https://petapixel.com/2024/03/06/fujifilm-says-it-will-take-months-to-fulfill-overwhelming-x100vi-orders/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 22:15:11 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=731199 Fujifilm X100VI

The new X100VI has far exceeded Fujifilm's predictions, and it expects backorders to persist for at least a "few months" as the company has confirmed its production capacity is capped at 15,000 units per month.

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MagSafe Telescope Adapter Turns iPhone into Accessible Astro Camera https://petapixel.com/2024/03/06/magsafe-telescope-adapter-turns-iphone-into-accessible-astro-camera/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 22:08:57 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=731200 Turing MagSafe Telescope Adapter for iPhone

American company Turing has announced the world's first digiscoping iPhone adapter with MagSafe, enabling users to line up their iPhone camera, including the main or telephoto cameras, with a telescope or spotting scope. It's an accessible and affordable way to experience astrophotography at home.

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BenQ’s New $1,100 Monitor Features Thunderbolt and LG’s IPS Black Panel https://petapixel.com/2024/03/06/benqs-new-1100-monitor-features-thunderbolt-and-lgs-ips-black-panel/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 18:46:37 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=731103 BenQ PD3225U

BenQ's new PD3225U "design monitor" features Thunderbolt 3, 98% coverage of the P3 color space, and Pantone validation through LG's IPS Black panel technology.

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Canon is Actively Working to Bring Third-Party Lenses to RF Mount https://petapixel.com/2024/03/06/canon-is-actively-working-to-bring-third-party-lenses-to-rf-mount/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:30:10 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=730165 Canon RF Mount

Canon is well aware of the requests to see third-party lenses that are equipped with autofocus, like those made by Sigma or Tamron, on its mirrorless RF mount, and while nothing is set in stone yet, the company is in active discussions to make it a reality.

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Lomography’s Lomomatic 110 Film Camera Slips Right Into Your Pocket https://petapixel.com/2024/03/06/lomographys-lomomatic-110-film-camera-slips-right-into-your-pocket/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:01:52 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=731032 Lomomatic 110

Lomography announced a new pocketable analog camera that takes 110 film called the Lomomatic 110.

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NYA-EVO’s Latest is an Expandable and Weather-Resistant Photo Backpack https://petapixel.com/2024/03/05/nya-evos-latest-is-an-expandable-and-weather-resistant-photo-backpack/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 21:36:20 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=730861 Someone rolls up the expandable top of a Fjord 50-C camera backpack.

NYA-EVO's latest gives adventure photographers a new backpack option that combines function and flexibility while maintaining the weather resistance that the brand has become known for.

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Light Lens Lab 1966 50mm f/1.2 and SPII 50mm f/2 Review: Rare Lenses Recreated https://petapixel.com/2024/03/05/light-lens-lab-1966-50mm-f-1-2-and-spii-50mm-f-2-review-rare-lenses-recreated/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 19:18:39 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=730800

This article will review two prototype lenses from Light Lens Lab: the “1966” 50mm f/1.2 lens and the SPII 50mm f/2 multi-coated rigid design lens. Light Lens Lab based in China has an interesting business model. Instead of designing new highly corrected camera lenses, they re-create special lenses from past decades.

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