tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84006760200501628692024-03-16T09:09:59.535+08:00The Reel FotoA blog about good photography.Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304596718908705463noreply@blogger.comBlogger263125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400676020050162869.post-38905363731816364142023-11-20T17:43:00.007+08:002023-11-20T17:43:42.498+08:00Privacy Policy<h1 style="text-align: left;">Privacy Policy</h1><p>This privacy policy will explain how our organization uses the personal data we collect from you when you use our website.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">What data do we collect?</h2><p>This site does not collect private data. 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Their work isn't limited to the Olympics however. Since then, Schatz has worked on photographing babies, mothers, kinky subjects and many more. Here, we'll take a look at his photographs on boxers, expectant mothers and kinky practitioners.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3HBK6YT" target="_blank">At the Fights</a></h2><div>Taking inspiration from his <a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2012/08/howard-schatz-and-beverly-ornstein.html" target="_blank">seminal publication, "Athletes"</a>, Schatz hones in on the world of boxing, both inside the ring and out. In <a href="https://amzn.to/3H6sWRw" target="_blank">"At the Fights: Inside the World of Professional Boxing"</a>, the photographer spent six years embedded with boxers ringside, as well as managers in the office and trainers in the locker rooms. Schatz spent countless hours not only photographing boxers and their teams, he also went in depth in interviews to provide commentaries for the publication. The result is a huge book with plenty of insights and images into the world of boxing.</div><div><br /></div><div>In many of Schatz's boxer photographs, the images share a similar theme: strong harsh light on a boxer in his prime, against a plain dark background. With this simple setup however, Schatz is able to evoke immense drama through his unique use of lights and strobes. Here, we can see the use of off-camera flash capturing the subject in different boxing stances, stitched together to create a unique portrait panorama.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2RC5GHofB37ENGW2HEdBJhrBufYzyLrya0SaJ2vEJTOJswP7dLwdztLnBdc_0OY0WfTIts8TL-epzoKMP41-7MMjRuPqS471pzhdw7M5-xzSoToj20Qq-nFCkDIRZMNNrWuVGISjCYnOPYh0AzJfUsL6xhimMmpiuhyd6hvp1WQse7pZT8E3sTLO3mg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1019" data-original-width="1500" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2RC5GHofB37ENGW2HEdBJhrBufYzyLrya0SaJ2vEJTOJswP7dLwdztLnBdc_0OY0WfTIts8TL-epzoKMP41-7MMjRuPqS471pzhdw7M5-xzSoToj20Qq-nFCkDIRZMNNrWuVGISjCYnOPYh0AzJfUsL6xhimMmpiuhyd6hvp1WQse7pZT8E3sTLO3mg=w640-h434" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div>In other images, Schatz makes use of sprays of water or powder to create dramatic flairs, as if the boxers were dancing with droplets of light. In other photos, Schatz juxtaposes images of boxers before and after a fight; the before-photo shows the boxer prepared and calm, while the after-photo shows the boxer bruised and beaten. Indeed, the bloodied faces show how brutal a sport boxing can be.</div><div><br /></div><div>Schatz reflects on this in his multi-year boxing project, learning how <a href="https://time.com/3792902/at-the-fights-how-howard-schatz-gets-his-best-boxing-shots/" target="_blank">constrained boxers are</a>, both in their boxing ring space and moves, compared to other sports where players have entire football fields and teammates to work with. The photographer's dedication is evident in the stirring images he presents in his 256 page book.</div><div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEguInwuVMgWutyiFt8ak-tGxgqJQ4pl1X79OL03bT8b4bsbk6QziNAvvFISU9miWK7X2i5ywPsl6YCrodUpBgOHp9bRklRqhENeWLAzVVOIiOBw3yEr6tAFKAudiHVB1bsAf1KkSnJ0HdVG2cdsHataClcgM5hyj24e8H-lJtvzWL2OIIiU5B_uWn0qWw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1116" data-original-width="1160" height="617" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEguInwuVMgWutyiFt8ak-tGxgqJQ4pl1X79OL03bT8b4bsbk6QziNAvvFISU9miWK7X2i5ywPsl6YCrodUpBgOHp9bRklRqhENeWLAzVVOIiOBw3yEr6tAFKAudiHVB1bsAf1KkSnJ0HdVG2cdsHataClcgM5hyj24e8H-lJtvzWL2OIIiU5B_uWn0qWw=w640-h617" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3HxdVcK" target="_blank">With Child</a></h2><p>Schatz doesn't just focus on overly athletic subjects. In his book, <a href="https://amzn.to/3HxdVcK" target="_blank">"With Child"</a>, the photographer-artist turns his attention to mothers and soon-to-be mothers. In this publication, Schatz explores motherhood and the intimate relationship between the mom and newborn baby.</p><p>In another series of photographs, Schatz captures a dancing mother in intervals of a few months, from conception up to full-term. Here, we can see the the immense body changes brought about by the growth of a child in the mother's belly, as Schatz uses the same hard light applied on stoic boxers above, but this time, the light amplifying the body of motherhood.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcGtOOLrAuykqxDKJ7H1CwEViC3tjk1RrvIuvAyPADsECHXaJm1iJNNhNbh4l3JDE-QKmuoX3skDojebVvJ6wyDUIgA8tcW6T1KhLrY5TcTli0dZ1I2ny3EtQMU05pa4De5IdTdig0a5mOrvi5wNWRTziZB4BmecG0l_SsWnngo0PE5x4IE0STtEfaVg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="685" data-original-width="650" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcGtOOLrAuykqxDKJ7H1CwEViC3tjk1RrvIuvAyPADsECHXaJm1iJNNhNbh4l3JDE-QKmuoX3skDojebVvJ6wyDUIgA8tcW6T1KhLrY5TcTli0dZ1I2ny3EtQMU05pa4De5IdTdig0a5mOrvi5wNWRTziZB4BmecG0l_SsWnngo0PE5x4IE0STtEfaVg=w608-h640" width="608" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>While it may sound like a walk in the park, photographing expectant mothers came with its own challenges. In a few instances, the subjects <a href="https://www.digitalphotopro.com/profiles/howard-schatz-with-child/3/" target="_blank">experienced their water breaking</a>, signaling that their baby was due. Here, Schatz's early medical background came into good use and they were able to assist the mothers in labor.</p><p>In his earlier series, the photographer shows tribute to the athletic body, while here Schatz pay homage to the beaty of the woman's body, at the impending moment when she becomes a mom. As is his signature look, Schatz emphasizes lines and colors, and we can see the subtle differences in how a growing child can have on their mother.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvByksuBDyXnuT99EGQHssLqfzFJ8u5aja9zzs1wnyeBSmmHBfGTI2LZOzuwmscyVrVcOrn_zEVoSoucyWG5_BZeL-B6y1b9WpRJoeciKnVSiha--ftHFMj6ab3I70k3Ws79Ba4GKt6s4Ub7Af3vXTbe9J8kjz6OAnYc0WaB5sRZn_Xp8NtP7is0vnmQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="541" data-original-width="650" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvByksuBDyXnuT99EGQHssLqfzFJ8u5aja9zzs1wnyeBSmmHBfGTI2LZOzuwmscyVrVcOrn_zEVoSoucyWG5_BZeL-B6y1b9WpRJoeciKnVSiha--ftHFMj6ab3I70k3Ws79Ba4GKt6s4Ub7Af3vXTbe9J8kjz6OAnYc0WaB5sRZn_Xp8NtP7is0vnmQ" width="577" /></a></div><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3WJYqTj" target="_blank">Kink</a></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On the opposite spectrum of Schatz's work is Kink, a body of work that delves into oft misunderstood world of kink and BDSM. Schatz describes their first foray into this world on a chance drive in San Francisco. The photographer <a href="https://howardschatz.com/books/kink/" target="_blank">stumbled into an affair</a> that involved several thousand people, and the entire event actually attracts almost half a million in attendance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgnCKsguKAcwoC0sFe-C-zdSkhlmOMfjM5nugNvrZ1H0WDVQUs5mnieN_PJNk7qgerED8tj1ua6u-zI7U-8b0GN65y-RhHjv5KVO_3TVZPuZn2pl7ltnDN6izzsP7qe_pL1VHofZhYpcQW4cVj6rM4oSYOf5iwo2GSd2QVkWyvuB4GEX2VqNVSlYoUAeQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="735" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgnCKsguKAcwoC0sFe-C-zdSkhlmOMfjM5nugNvrZ1H0WDVQUs5mnieN_PJNk7qgerED8tj1ua6u-zI7U-8b0GN65y-RhHjv5KVO_3TVZPuZn2pl7ltnDN6izzsP7qe_pL1VHofZhYpcQW4cVj6rM4oSYOf5iwo2GSd2QVkWyvuB4GEX2VqNVSlYoUAeQ=w627-h640" width="627" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div>Such is the power of kink, that people from different backgrounds come together in loose clothing, tight clothing, or nothing at all (save a pair of sandals). From the outside, the spectacle looked overly shocking, but inside the fair, there was a joyous atmosphere.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZ6JKUeA7RxTTVcYJQBzK-6nvNy8vIn1ufNckvmwjsvHbfz_Ttzg7xSt8S7HUPtvUytdJH_jjCnVE_lv8Dsvq5yeq_viOQfwGzLjZB739cmcvT2KxkHtkmqVGNmjNytDD0havQzYGlpAvFT_n8I6Uil-SW27MW_xILDZgQWqsQawddt9jJoDvMHjJQ2w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZ6JKUeA7RxTTVcYJQBzK-6nvNy8vIn1ufNckvmwjsvHbfz_Ttzg7xSt8S7HUPtvUytdJH_jjCnVE_lv8Dsvq5yeq_viOQfwGzLjZB739cmcvT2KxkHtkmqVGNmjNytDD0havQzYGlpAvFT_n8I6Uil-SW27MW_xILDZgQWqsQawddt9jJoDvMHjJQ2w=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This initial impression convinced Schatz to capture this moment and preserve it in this photobook. During the process, Schatz asked his subjects about their outfit and their lives. Some, like a <a href="https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/g19437449/kink-howard-schatz/" target="_blank">modern Snow White</a>, described their outfit as a way to set themselves apart from everyone else. And others elaborated on their outfits' expression of sex, love and pain.</div></div><p>Check out our previous publication on Howard Schatz's <a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2012/08/howard-schatz-and-beverly-ornstein.html" target="_blank">Olympic portraits here</a>. His above works are available for purchase: <a href="https://amzn.to/3HBK6YT" target="_blank">At the Fights</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/3WJYqTj" target="_blank">Kink</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/3HxdVcK" target="_blank">With Child</a>. His previous work on <a href="https://amzn.to/3Jg8FM4" target="_blank">Athletes </a>is also available from different sources online.</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HxdVcK" target="_blank">Get <b>Howard Schatz: With Child</b> here</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3kOAsJq" target="_blank">Get <b>At the Fights: Inside the World of Professional Boxing</b> here</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WJYqTj" target="_blank">Get <b>Howard Schatz: Kink </b>here</a></li></ul><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Disclaimer: This post contains ads and affiliate links which help to support this site.</i></div><div><span style="color: #0000ee; text-decoration-line: underline;"></span></div><p></p>Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304596718908705463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400676020050162869.post-70443216976008124832022-12-28T13:12:00.005+08:002022-12-28T13:12:48.615+08:00Best Gift Ideas for Mirrorless Photographers and Videographers (Part III)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHonsDLn-d3aF_zgqVzFORo0rk4w4EaCKnnNOGD_66ztqgYvjTYoqzKMEoOLFtpdyyiGaKPi8iwqvWrsJF9Wul5y51z-UNKQVmW5fDj-uk4K6MFGs61zKROXUtwwsfJrLf73chi6Cy897QRb66yUk3eHpARhRVeRy95bHysygJ8iyrHZ4u_jLy6iR0oQ/s8192/surface-cZ5c-6ek0Kk-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5464" data-original-width="8192" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHonsDLn-d3aF_zgqVzFORo0rk4w4EaCKnnNOGD_66ztqgYvjTYoqzKMEoOLFtpdyyiGaKPi8iwqvWrsJF9Wul5y51z-UNKQVmW5fDj-uk4K6MFGs61zKROXUtwwsfJrLf73chi6Cy897QRb66yUk3eHpARhRVeRy95bHysygJ8iyrHZ4u_jLy6iR0oQ/w640-h426/surface-cZ5c-6ek0Kk-unsplash.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>We've been busy recommending various gifts for photographers, and as the Christmas season approaches, we've got more suggestions that are great value and will definitely be appreciated by photographers. Previously, we recommended <a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/10/the-best-christmas-gifts-for.html" target="_blank">LCD protectors and thumb grips</a>, as well as <a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/11/best-christmas-gifts-for-photographers.html" target="_blank">different filters and compact tripods</a>. This time, we're looking at external flashes, hot shoe covers, cleaning kits, and external harddrives. (Cover Photo by Surface on Unsplash).</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><h1 style="text-align: left;">External Speedlite Flash</h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2eFv30poIi_G45o59MWP2uny7TzVQW87zmjlKtrJGdSYDru6y5z3l7hB98v_-YPeVJc06cvQGQDsgVLH1TBPOI0p28TEjwHSmqyuPK-XQvNprY3yxXHRhyPYhY_9vo_N3e1vunYruMiSJli7H8ryoN1z6MjATAom32jmyn35n8AOFRVaSQdgQngZTCQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="981" data-original-width="395" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2eFv30poIi_G45o59MWP2uny7TzVQW87zmjlKtrJGdSYDru6y5z3l7hB98v_-YPeVJc06cvQGQDsgVLH1TBPOI0p28TEjwHSmqyuPK-XQvNprY3yxXHRhyPYhY_9vo_N3e1vunYruMiSJli7H8ryoN1z6MjATAom32jmyn35n8AOFRVaSQdgQngZTCQ=w259-h640" width="259" /></a></div></div><p>Most professional mirrorless cameras do not have a built in camera flash. Even those with an internal flash will usual have one that isn't very powerful. For 85% of situations, you won't need a flash, but for those occasions where you need more light, an external flash can help create better captured memories.</p><p>The best value is the Godox TT350 series. This flash is able to provide TTL auto flash, meaning you don't need to manually set the flash value as t the speedlite unit will communicate with your camera. This was a feature previously available for OEM flashes only, but this third-party option provides the same functionality at a lower cost.</p><p>Aside from the TTL feature, the Godox TT350 also offers a built-in 2.4G wireless radio system for off-camera flash. You can use an external trigger like the <a href="https://amzn.to/3hdgXc0" target="_blank">Godox Xpro</a> and you'll be able to create studio portraits with a very capable studio strobe kit..</p><p>For this speedlite (and many similar units), you will need to buy the flash specifically for your camera system, this is is typically denoted by the letter right after the 350. For example, "TT350N" is for Nikon, "TT350F" is for Fujifilm, etc.</p><p>On top of all these features, the flash comes in at a very attractive pricepoint, especially compared to the OEM version which can easily be twice as much.</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3UDCHeR" target="_blank">Get the <b>Godox TT350C for Canon</b> here</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3URBMYo" target="_blank">Get the <b>Godox TT350F for Fujifilm</b> here</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Pl2Q0P" target="_blank">Get the <b>Godox TT350N for Nikon</b> here</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HmNW8c" target="_blank">Get the <b>Godox TT350O for Olympus and Panasonic</b> here</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3UI7IOH" target="_blank">Get the <b>Godox TT350S for Sony</b> here</a></li></ul><div><br /></div><p></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">Hot Shoe Mount Cover</h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSr5zDZJ5lXcjmg8QJq3Ks3qlo532LVnngJBY1CCcyxRQFyZsHLRiLu3P_1DE-s1GwO9YK6X2jk2DURu-QxTpvVbn65GnOVCr241irFWqK8XcYQvNp95OT_CSjC0f9Lx4MIABgscocYgceBMQXw-IoHTsIqA4CwyzlNVUQ_lz67a4f_peceUk4ih_Beg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1489" data-original-width="1412" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSr5zDZJ5lXcjmg8QJq3Ks3qlo532LVnngJBY1CCcyxRQFyZsHLRiLu3P_1DE-s1GwO9YK6X2jk2DURu-QxTpvVbn65GnOVCr241irFWqK8XcYQvNp95OT_CSjC0f9Lx4MIABgscocYgceBMQXw-IoHTsIqA4CwyzlNVUQ_lz67a4f_peceUk4ih_Beg=w608-h640" width="608" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div><div>The hot shoe of a camera is intended for the external flash and audio, and contains electronic contacts for the external device to communicate with the camera. This is usually placed at the top of the camera, and is exposed by default. This can attract dust and dirt, and may be prone to exposure from rain or even physical bumps.</div><div><br /></div><div>A hotshoe cover mitigates this risk by covering the exposed hotshoe area. Many hotshoe covers exist, and come cheap. The most common ones are just black plastic covers, but you can also find some in interesting designs made in brass or other materials.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>While these hotshoe covers are universal, Sony users will need to shop for these covers specifically made for Sony. Still, there are plenty of options out there, and most of them fall under $10, making them the perfect stocking filler.</div><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3FdwJvh" target="_blank">Get the <b>Neewer 4 Pieces Camera Hot Shoe Cover</b> here</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3UOtzDX" target="_blank">Get <b>4pcs Camera Hot Shoe Cover Protector Cap for Sony</b> here</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3VIO2M1" target="_blank">Get the <b>Cartoon Bear, Bee, Panda hot shoe cover</b> here</a></li></ul><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;">Camera Cleaning Kit</h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjA4Z18SiHvtMHc4Srg32aZt8sHIJ_j72vEtoh07geABR5RtpPZKsuZTWTLXP4ge70fXCjzUPlx4kP-MqMBNLxJ4nCMdUoVVIw6WjlE9bdzEvOMXFCRDb37DW9ZKk6o2Terc8v_etGjvR5X0QJ1XCCemjf_SNJmG51cScFDG-P1fnJquTrcpqOxNjDQRQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1499" data-original-width="1495" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjA4Z18SiHvtMHc4Srg32aZt8sHIJ_j72vEtoh07geABR5RtpPZKsuZTWTLXP4ge70fXCjzUPlx4kP-MqMBNLxJ4nCMdUoVVIw6WjlE9bdzEvOMXFCRDb37DW9ZKk6o2Terc8v_etGjvR5X0QJ1XCCemjf_SNJmG51cScFDG-P1fnJquTrcpqOxNjDQRQ=w637-h640" width="637" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>A cleaning kit is another inexpensive gift options for photographers and videographers. Cleaning tools such air blowers and lens pens can be purchased separately, but it also makes sense to procure this as one set to eliminate any missed items.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Altura cleaning kit coms with a small bottle of lens cleaning fluid, a lens pun, lens brush and an air blower. It also comes with sheets of lens tissue paper as well as microfiber cloth.</div><p>Another option is the Altura Photo Professional Cleaning Kit. This bundle includes similar items as the Altura kit, but also includes cleaning swabs for the sensor and a handy storage box to keep all of your cleaning utensils.</p><p>For a more premium option, there's the K&F Concept 23-in-1 Professional Camera Cleaning Kit is available, albeit a more premium price. This bundle includes all of the above items, but also has different sizes of sensor cleaners for APS-C or for full-frame cameras. It has multiple cleaning cloths, plus a premium set of gloves. </p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Fer7Bc" target="_blank">Get the <b>Altura Photo Professional Cleaning Kit for DSLR Cameras</b> here</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3uz8DpY" target="_blank">Get the <b>ParaPace Professional Camera Cleaning Kit</b> here</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3VHTwGQ">Get the <b>K&F Concept 23-in-1 Professional Camera Cleaning Kit</b> here</a></li></ul><div><br /></div><p></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">External Hard Drive</h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZFZbzv5_wO3ukfiPwh3yfQ6PAWpnMfuvUx0kMc4WfdNIukbvrM08uiorX21JwF_DtReCottdzbUzCn2APbIWYAh3QgfxTjPEIQcTwk4xrLFu6_jvpk9UiqYXsLM8Z4WTj4AZrYESwHblbcvQ-xzrBRyIGb8vFzPLhjw7EYmL2SFql2embygeS80X-pg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="653" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZFZbzv5_wO3ukfiPwh3yfQ6PAWpnMfuvUx0kMc4WfdNIukbvrM08uiorX21JwF_DtReCottdzbUzCn2APbIWYAh3QgfxTjPEIQcTwk4xrLFu6_jvpk9UiqYXsLM8Z4WTj4AZrYESwHblbcvQ-xzrBRyIGb8vFzPLhjw7EYmL2SFql2embygeS80X-pg=w277-h640" width="277" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div>Professional photographers and serious enthusiasts will know that their JPEGs and RAW files can consume a lot of space in a very short span of time. Here's where an external hard drive can come in very handy.</div><p>These portable hard drives come in a variety of sizes, with basic ones coming in at 100GB, and premium ones holding more than 4TB of data! However, just as with SD cards, it's best to stick with moderately sized hard drives.</p><p>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3PWsRDT" target="_blank">Toshiba Canvio Basics</a> is a great value hard drive if you're looking for a more budget friendly option. It comes in capacities of 1TB, 2TB or 4TB with a nice matte black finish. No special software is needed to use the Toshiba Canvio; just simply plug and play to transfer your photos.</p><p>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3hUBT7Q" target="_blank">SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD</a> is also a good choice and comes in with 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB variants. This external solid state drive can read and write at speeds of around 1000MB/s and 1050MB/s respectively, and is resistant to drops, water and dust (IP5 resistance rating). It also has a handy loop for easier handling.</p><p>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3C7KQl4">Seagate Portable External Hard Drive</a> comes in several variants, from 1TB all the way up to 20TB, although the larger capacity variants are harder to find these days. Just as well as you're better off choosing the lower capacity variants in case any of your external drives fail, you'll only be losing a portion of your total files. The Seagate comes with its own USB 3.0 cable, and has a 1-Year Rescue Service as well.</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3PWsRDT" target="_blank">Get the <b>Toshiba Canvio Basics</b> here</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3hUBT7Q" target="_blank">Get the <b>SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD</b> here</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3C7KQl4" target="_blank">Get the <b>Seagate Portable External Hard Drive</b> here</a></li></ul><p>While you're here, check out the previous articles on this gift recommendation series:</p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/10/the-best-christmas-gifts-for.html" target="_blank">The Best Christmas Gifts for Photographers</a></li><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/11/best-christmas-gifts-for-photographers.html" target="_blank">Best Christmas Gifts for Photographers and Videographers (Part II)</a></li></ul><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Disclaimer: This post contains ads and affiliate links which help to support this site.</i></div><p></p>Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304596718908705463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400676020050162869.post-18494813065341285402022-11-05T15:00:00.001+08:002022-11-05T15:00:05.502+08:00Best Christmas Gifts for Photographers and Videographers (Part II)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdjIbcQiaw7QDxTmzk2Z2MYfFbVFl3zZci4iqzSdobxUDi8bUZKQRYeqTyg_O8VzCQk1Egs8sPabt8X0sYi1D_wCaGhDlVatk8cwQ6iANj-QO6qocFBVCsK-1E2xncnkBMuuFrhLEwL-UYSpaSU0BmhQPa174AuDFKVid4JNKPmMg1yHOwaGKdqWi3Mw/s5184/kira-auf-der-heide-IPx7J1n_xUc-unsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdjIbcQiaw7QDxTmzk2Z2MYfFbVFl3zZci4iqzSdobxUDi8bUZKQRYeqTyg_O8VzCQk1Egs8sPabt8X0sYi1D_wCaGhDlVatk8cwQ6iANj-QO6qocFBVCsK-1E2xncnkBMuuFrhLEwL-UYSpaSU0BmhQPa174AuDFKVid4JNKPmMg1yHOwaGKdqWi3Mw/w640-h426/kira-auf-der-heide-IPx7J1n_xUc-unsplash.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Earlier this month, <a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/10/the-best-christmas-gifts-for.html" target="_blank">we presented some options</a> if you're thinking of buying a Christmas present for a loved one who's into photography or videography. There, we presented some suggestions on LCD Screen Protector, Thumb Grips, Lens Filters, SD Cards, and Macro Extension Tubes. Here, we continue the tradition with some recommendations on ND Filters, Compact Portable Tripods, and Mirrorless Camera Gimbals. (Cover Photo by Kira auf der Heide on Unsplash).</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><h1 style="text-align: left;">ND Filter</h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicbg-t5-KoG7p3aWZHV_4BvKPpTbIjf0G7xh6KgORGvKiFnBmGvn6H6TDtEFZaqGfjS9rsXDjQz-y_wqbvoJhkcYyVhs3By6cHfFK1t9uGCSIw4Xxj7QwC6EIEKp3slcVykon61GnlUWZoEOFpojTOlKHYbYDMT5cfj5GuapmejrH0KnyitfDDJjtt7g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="983" data-original-width="976" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicbg-t5-KoG7p3aWZHV_4BvKPpTbIjf0G7xh6KgORGvKiFnBmGvn6H6TDtEFZaqGfjS9rsXDjQz-y_wqbvoJhkcYyVhs3By6cHfFK1t9uGCSIw4Xxj7QwC6EIEKp3slcVykon61GnlUWZoEOFpojTOlKHYbYDMT5cfj5GuapmejrH0KnyitfDDJjtt7g=w635-h640" width="635" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div>ND Filters (Neutral Density Filters) are a great option for photographs and videographers shooting outdoors. For videographers especially, these filters can help to block out too much sunlight, a must if your videography settings are already fixed due to your desired frame rate and depth of field. To start with, choose a variable ND filter so you can adjust how much light is transmitted through the lens.</div><div><br /></div><div>There are many options available, but be sure to select the filter size according to your lens (Note: Focal length is NOT the same as filter size! You can find the filter size on the front of your lens, next to the "⌀" symbol).</div><div><br /></div><div>K&F Concept filters have been popular options since they are relatively affordable and offer a lot of variations. Their <a href="https://amzn.to/3UtwN09" target="_blank">ND2-ND400</a> offers an impressive 9 stops, so that can work for most situations. Hoya is also a popular name for lens filters, and their ND filter work great as well. Their <a href="https://amzn.to/3NFJRx5" target="_blank">Variable Density Screw In Filter</a> also provides up to 9 stops of exposure reduction, without any color cast or loss detail.</div><div><br /></div><div>B+W is a premium name in lens filters, but they've earned their reputation through their superior filter quality. Their <a href="https://amzn.to/3UtkEIm" target="_blank">XS-Pro Digital Vario ND with Multi-Resistant Nano Coating</a> is a solid choice, build on a brass ring construction.</div><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3gZKAwO" target="_blank">Get the <b>K&F ND2-ND400 ND Lens Filter</b> here</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3NFJRx5" target="_blank">Get the <b>Hoya Variable Density Screw In Filter</b> here</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3UtkEIm" target="_blank">Get the <b>B+W XS-Pro Digital Vario ND with Multi-Resistant Nano Coating</b> here</a></li></ul><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;">Compact Travel Tripod</h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2Of8xCcAL2tmhj7TNdO80LpUtOuhY_OFD8-ueQAeU8l1_2t6SaFZKSIQpMkk0cqOcSLszRPQBo8akvSnHGTG-9P84rQJLUbCg97pkRD6-DPW_2hup7bir-rw-mVuJa8HvrGybFtvfyZxYuok-ivWCf66gmCAHKLVCh-eq3Z9pfS88-evZAaE0d2mIfg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="840" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2Of8xCcAL2tmhj7TNdO80LpUtOuhY_OFD8-ueQAeU8l1_2t6SaFZKSIQpMkk0cqOcSLszRPQBo8akvSnHGTG-9P84rQJLUbCg97pkRD6-DPW_2hup7bir-rw-mVuJa8HvrGybFtvfyZxYuok-ivWCf66gmCAHKLVCh-eq3Z9pfS88-evZAaE0d2mIfg=w357-h640" width="357" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div>A photo and video kit isn't complete without a durable tripod. In previous decades, professional photographers and videographers would recommend spending at least $200 or even $500 for a decent quality tripod. Nowadays, you can have a good tripod for $150 or less, provided that you know your uses cases.</div><p>These compact tripods come in a variety of sizes, some can even be considered desktop or even pocket tripods, but these smaller tripods can be very limiting, especially if you're after a tripod to cover all of your photography and videography needs.</p><p>Instead, look into the full length tripods, like the <a href="https://amzn.to/3h9R24G">Benro Slim tripod series</a>. Benro offers these in a photography-centric or video-centric configuration (mostly the tripod head and plate), and also comes in a carbon fiber option. However, the aluminum version is quite decent and will probably cover most of your tripod needs.</p><p>Manfrotto is a popular alternative, and their <a href="https://amzn.to/3zFvinG" target="_blank">BeFree series</a>. These tripods are compact and fold up very neatly, and even has a monopod option should want that. As with the Benro, the Manfrotto comes in aluminum or carbon fiber. While the carbon fiber option is much lighter, the aluminum version is less expensive and is already durable on its own. </p><p>While not a full length tripod, the <a href="https://amzn.to/3WGCr0S" target="_blank">Joby GorillaPod</a> has been a popular option for the past decade, mainly due to its small size and flexibility. It's also the least expensive option here. Many users praise its applicability, but it can be cumbersome to setup and use, and in most cases a traditional tripod may be better and easier. But if you're really set on the GorillPod, make sure to select the original Joby offering as many knock-offs look like the GorillaPod, but won't be able to take the full weight of a camera. </p><p>Note that for these suggestions, you're advised to have a lighter mirrorless camera kit; older DSLRs with heavy lenses will not be suitable for these travel tripod options.</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3h9R24G" target="_blank">Get the <b>Benro Slim Travel Tripod</b> here</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3zFvinG" target="_blank">Get the <b>Manfrotto BeFree Tripod</b> here</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3WGCr0S" target="_blank">Get the <b>Joby GorillaPod</b> here</a></li></ul><div><br /></div><p></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">Compact Mirrorless Camera Gimbal</h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVyBkkLE1gydTFgF8gtLyN_GwkIKLS9uB_DZ0SWWMfwXrUlIu1MxFHdAE2BnVh4zfpjGtxg0qH-zFZL2Z8IA3nq3kBRBsP9M2qImAakT0XGNf8NixTOnoubqEvrp-zXp8hD7CkmMRxdu9SUY_YFF6ZsF1rDITrY8jTQUpBvwT7UOpBKTJaqnLp3jN-jA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1028" data-original-width="789" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVyBkkLE1gydTFgF8gtLyN_GwkIKLS9uB_DZ0SWWMfwXrUlIu1MxFHdAE2BnVh4zfpjGtxg0qH-zFZL2Z8IA3nq3kBRBsP9M2qImAakT0XGNf8NixTOnoubqEvrp-zXp8hD7CkmMRxdu9SUY_YFF6ZsF1rDITrY8jTQUpBvwT7UOpBKTJaqnLp3jN-jA=w491-h640" width="491" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div>Gimbals are fantastic for videographers looking for a more professional look to their work. These gimbals compensate for movement, making your videos look very smooth, something especially useful for camera bodies or lenses without any built-in stabilization. While these gimbals lean towards the more expensive side, they are a worthy addition to any budding videographer.</div><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3Ut2zKI" target="_blank">Zhiyun Crane M3</a> is the company's latest offering, and Zhiyun has kept the gimbal as compact as possible. It's super easy to use, and has an updated quick-release system and compact storage position as well.</div><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3TcIozn" target="_blank">Zhiyun Crane M2S</a> is the older variant in Zhiyun's M line, but it's still a very decent option for your video stabilization needs. It's even less expensive than the M3, but is just as compact. It doesn't have the latest that the M3 offers, but it already offers 0.66-inch display screen and a built-in light source with 1000 lumens of brightness. </div><div><br /></div><div>The above M line are ideally suited for mirrorless cameras or smaller DSLRs. If you have a heavier camera rig, then you'll want to go with the <a href="https://amzn.to/3Uw8sXz" target="_blank">Zhiyun Weebill S</a>. It can support up to 3 kilograms (6.6 pounds) of equipment, has an adjustable ergonomic design, and has up to 14 hours of battery life.</div><div><br /></div><div>Note that for all of the above options, you will need a separate bag to carry your gimbal. These are all compact and have their own storage unit, but if you're looking to lighten your load, you might want to consider a camera system with built-in physical or electronic stabilization. However, these native stabilization do not yet come close to the video quality you will get with these gimbals.</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Ut2zKI" target="_blank">Get the <b>Zhiyun Crane M3</b> here</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3TcIozn">Get the <b>Zhiyun Crane M2S</b> here</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Uw8sXz" target="_blank">Get the <b>Zhiyun Weebill S</b> here</a></li></ul><div><br /></div><div>While you're here, check out P<a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/10/the-best-christmas-gifts-for.html" target="_blank">art I of our Christmas Buying Guide for Photographers and Videographers</a>. 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As photographic technology evolved, photographers migrated from plates to negatives, and from box cameras to rangefinders. Soon, only Hollywood movies would need crew and equipment on a large scale. Not so with Gregory Crewdson, who makes use of epic sets and lighting equipment to create images worthy of <a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/search?q=cinematic" target="_blank">the cinema</a>.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFq1rRp4dnu9MrptrNvkHAEQc-_EdI9Kt0-R6gQaCJDGvz2eSkkgKAifPCNAqfBBvxgSRJA5Gc6SBj4BA84AlkfjHU_iWiMNGMWogo_a6EpxXrmuLqOOVR0DIyItS9MTTYM0nn7lrDW76LqhauHo-i6npbwKcvsZRgJ_JxdSnQc3FSmUDIWVv_HaaPxg/s1100/gregory-crewdson-brief-encounter.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="715" data-original-width="1100" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFq1rRp4dnu9MrptrNvkHAEQc-_EdI9Kt0-R6gQaCJDGvz2eSkkgKAifPCNAqfBBvxgSRJA5Gc6SBj4BA84AlkfjHU_iWiMNGMWogo_a6EpxXrmuLqOOVR0DIyItS9MTTYM0nn7lrDW76LqhauHo-i6npbwKcvsZRgJ_JxdSnQc3FSmUDIWVv_HaaPxg/w640-h416/gregory-crewdson-brief-encounter.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1PhvlwKVeBYve2ZtCLFq0PkBUGwh4KHttnDp13ajNTEADNglcDHGrmEBh2AaOXJfIikPVfVTQIYfT5JeuD2J0ld-gc-NQ_korTHXgB1PEAGiEcI0v6CeioymMYmNiL2hVEAqwe5wfBFyZkOrd5iXsJOWIt2tHvARMfn68A1yb36WvEqMXDt8qJcyiGQ/s1500/gregory-crewdson-mother-daughter.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="843" data-original-width="1500" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1PhvlwKVeBYve2ZtCLFq0PkBUGwh4KHttnDp13ajNTEADNglcDHGrmEBh2AaOXJfIikPVfVTQIYfT5JeuD2J0ld-gc-NQ_korTHXgB1PEAGiEcI0v6CeioymMYmNiL2hVEAqwe5wfBFyZkOrd5iXsJOWIt2tHvARMfn68A1yb36WvEqMXDt8qJcyiGQ/w640-h360/gregory-crewdson-mother-daughter.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><a href="https://gagosian.com/artists/gregory-crewdson/" target="_blank">Gregory Crewdson</a> is an American photographer most known for his epic sized tableauxs of Americana that are more reminiscent of film cinematography. Based in Based in New York, Crewdson grew up in Brooklyn, and later studied at the State University of New York and at the Yale School of Art (where he now teaches at the graduate level). </p><p>Crewdson's photographs are sometimes compared to the works of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Hopper">Edward Hopper</a> where scenes seem subdued on initial viewing, yet convey a story larger than their initial impression. Like Hopper's paintings, Crewdson is drawn to common features of America, most notably suburban towns and quiet landscapes, and adds subjects or elements with a certain discord. Other photographic inspirations include <a href="https://www.artsy.net/artist/gregory-crewdson">William Eggleston</a>, whose documentary work of mid 20th century America has been <a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/07/william-egglestons-outlands-superior.html">featured here several times</a> in the past.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnIFnJFvrxrrP9Jh6V2g4TS71sVJ89V5HG0BPnkJyH-Ixywq5fEudWI9L4TVAMyUezFn1Kv5pNW--xUQdhvry51rK0StEOZ2AxPX9RD-5dwxnp5ZLWdO5SUS9pMwWGIq4Bd7ybTEN9VV7CEGt4LKevmwKXhcGJxKm0l8GcEvq7kOPccKeYw7U6nlORxA/s1600/Gregory-Crewdson-large-blind-reflection.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1038" data-original-width="1600" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnIFnJFvrxrrP9Jh6V2g4TS71sVJ89V5HG0BPnkJyH-Ixywq5fEudWI9L4TVAMyUezFn1Kv5pNW--xUQdhvry51rK0StEOZ2AxPX9RD-5dwxnp5ZLWdO5SUS9pMwWGIq4Bd7ybTEN9VV7CEGt4LKevmwKXhcGJxKm0l8GcEvq7kOPccKeYw7U6nlORxA/w640-h416/Gregory-Crewdson-large-blind-reflection.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3RwRTYGKLBLCFfuhvg-b-R4rjz0YYsFaFJZyVAlysPchMMsyvxxK2jv8_MPie95_JnC2qAx4T6SDR-kJigCMxsyhfj9f9-86F51jvJvzJ-fvxo2kJ-H4S92PiGsD4yS2L3fx9bJggY2xxCanUfmBxpeIU8WTzK2nL-ltgLtD_mvcliZDrrWzfYCpDMA/s2048/gregory-crewdson.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1523" data-original-width="2048" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3RwRTYGKLBLCFfuhvg-b-R4rjz0YYsFaFJZyVAlysPchMMsyvxxK2jv8_MPie95_JnC2qAx4T6SDR-kJigCMxsyhfj9f9-86F51jvJvzJ-fvxo2kJ-H4S92PiGsD4yS2L3fx9bJggY2xxCanUfmBxpeIU8WTzK2nL-ltgLtD_mvcliZDrrWzfYCpDMA/w640-h476/gregory-crewdson.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>To create these monumental visions, Crewdson relies on several hundred crew and actors, along with dozens of lights, modifiers and props. The large scale of his productions can mean that his sets are sometimes mistaken for a big-budget action film. While the enormous and complicated setups suggests a grand and action-packed photo, the final outputs are most often than not subdued and somber; in contrast to the expansive settings, his subjects are usually lonely people, sometimes looking down or off to the camera, projecting a feeling of being disconnected. Even in photographs with two or more people, the subjects feel even more <a href="https://theamericanreader.com/interview-with-photographer-gregory-crewdson/" target="_blank">detached from each other</a>.</p><p>Aside from the subjects, all other aspects of the image are carefully choreographed. Composition, color and objects of the "photographic paintings" are meticulously thought out, from the buildings or forests that make the spacious backdrop, to the smallest lamp, soda can or ruffled blanket. These seemingly smaller details are well thought out (both during and post-production), even down to inconspicuous lights in small windows that are off-center; these may be lit on or off depending on Crewdson's initial direction, and in many cases photoshopped later on according to Crewdson overall artistic vision.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQGQdBqq-s4DQwKfjVPr2nz5WJuOpQ4NEYYx7w5Ds2foSBuuTFzbb9PvDhaAOBWh0PIU3dv26oGd70Ph_nmzyVVRAo9-ko03ONmvJKvQp2ouX0swBsVPYoortAUWXduK0uu2FkAbSvbceYC_0CV8-3LBta1Azaj2tV2OW2UqIEufQ2fwl3YJ5PrHgAUA/s1280/gregory-cathedral-of-pines.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="957" data-original-width="1280" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQGQdBqq-s4DQwKfjVPr2nz5WJuOpQ4NEYYx7w5Ds2foSBuuTFzbb9PvDhaAOBWh0PIU3dv26oGd70Ph_nmzyVVRAo9-ko03ONmvJKvQp2ouX0swBsVPYoortAUWXduK0uu2FkAbSvbceYC_0CV8-3LBta1Azaj2tV2OW2UqIEufQ2fwl3YJ5PrHgAUA/w640-h478/gregory-cathedral-of-pines.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWOqJikrZcgpXmdvoEYzBeEx9S6Pz7L1XKDhKFBTW7GmF6ehxxVHZOhPk9e31w9efCN_wJVHKhBYLgqoK-vGgzIrcXHRkCddf7XM9VJ8wXt20tkh6y3W-P5n3j0Kb2nDmfR_8IvMq1inMChrcdxY3KPsTQJr-MzLL0YiehVdP6CFgcnxI1qMAMxj-sJg/s1200/gregory-dream-house.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="748" data-original-width="1200" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWOqJikrZcgpXmdvoEYzBeEx9S6Pz7L1XKDhKFBTW7GmF6ehxxVHZOhPk9e31w9efCN_wJVHKhBYLgqoK-vGgzIrcXHRkCddf7XM9VJ8wXt20tkh6y3W-P5n3j0Kb2nDmfR_8IvMq1inMChrcdxY3KPsTQJr-MzLL0YiehVdP6CFgcnxI1qMAMxj-sJg/w640-h398/gregory-dream-house.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>The locations, too, become a second subject for the photographer. Sometimes, an old film might be the source of inspiration for Crewdson (like "<a href="https://www.thebroad.org/art/gregory-crewdson" target="_blank">Close Encounters of the Third Kind</a>"), and in others, he'll visit and revisit the place several times to see the potential photograph at different times of day and in different lights. </p><p>In some of his projects, it's the absence of light that becomes the inspiration. In Crewdson's earlier work "Twilight" (from 1998 to 2022), nightscapes take centerstage, and the nocturnal settings of his photographs embrace the viewers in feelings of wonder as well as trepidation.</p><p>In these settings, Crewdson directs his actors in the scene, although the final results show little action happening in the photographs; the subjects are usually lying down splayed across a couch or standing hunched over, yet they convey so much of a story. It seems that the absence of activity makes for a better story, as the viewer can take their time looking through the scene before deciding on the message of Crewdson's panoramic vision.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicwmA4QX-ZW_v8Y5Kse3fPFLSH9s38i6MczRLEtjflt974iW1qN0Ys9WMxMycPrWOqM9sFDmJa8kt_CYDocqMje10CTvUMUydekdquTj8jIjXBrYj8S2Q0ANHPENvI_BwLI9qlqij8oprCWK3dOZnbNxvuob05ICItZBJQKdyirACOg3VenVQdGdDUpw/s1200/gregory-crewdson-dark-america.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicwmA4QX-ZW_v8Y5Kse3fPFLSH9s38i6MczRLEtjflt974iW1qN0Ys9WMxMycPrWOqM9sFDmJa8kt_CYDocqMje10CTvUMUydekdquTj8jIjXBrYj8S2Q0ANHPENvI_BwLI9qlqij8oprCWK3dOZnbNxvuob05ICItZBJQKdyirACOg3VenVQdGdDUpw/w640-h426/gregory-crewdson-dark-america.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihJkV8kGTZgEnIZNAIrAStnFOIgH6lcY2UXG5h6NqHiCnap4bJsKYPT_cFOpNizGCl63Ov9Zmpda4YUmwSSCT3qJd-T11I8Jb0Lxl-DpNvwg9PkgMhTBgTCHEeKmTQxUjpgDiO84J57hpqM9ib_C6AuGV0awovWyasGVO-JBTCtYn9zLQjTeHsX4zisA/s1000/gregory-crewdson-cate-blanchett.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihJkV8kGTZgEnIZNAIrAStnFOIgH6lcY2UXG5h6NqHiCnap4bJsKYPT_cFOpNizGCl63Ov9Zmpda4YUmwSSCT3qJd-T11I8Jb0Lxl-DpNvwg9PkgMhTBgTCHEeKmTQxUjpgDiO84J57hpqM9ib_C6AuGV0awovWyasGVO-JBTCtYn9zLQjTeHsX4zisA/w640-h480/gregory-crewdson-cate-blanchett.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>In the end, creating a whole new world from snapshots of reality, and these worlds took on a updated meaning <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/20/arts/design/gregory-crewdson-berkshires-photography.html" target="_blank">post COVID19 pandemic</a>, where forced isolation and prolonged quarantine forced everyone to become more comfortable in the monotony of every day. This feeling is just one of what Crewdson would like the viewer to anticipate; the feeling of both a familiar and strange (just like liminal spaces discussed with <a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/09/todd-hido-eerie-night-time-photographs.html" target="_blank">Todd Hido</a>).</p><p>Oftentime, being surrounded by familiar scenes can be a source of comfort, but by adding an element of discord (for example, an unopened bag of chips, or an empty kitchen at 3AM), the feeling becomes unnerving and surreal. These nocturnal or even diurnal scenes make Crewdson's work akin like movies rather than a single photograph, where "fantastical worlds become seamlessly real", yet still fantastical.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaG8eAc1jKhTs3mvMUkuOYQ5hl0N6mj_jX_V3MHjtcK91iBJKfF5mUE3H8HZ01_2fGQAKuJSyweb9eET5KYaAqlEa192oz6JWGhgLlyZfInvllmpDkbfokeXDdDYaeU_2_2UcG3q920o6sVzOr2lQVtFTkU2qYhIzGdnmAxgAeeID261GtSLnPJHR2Pw/s1000/gregory-crewdson-flowers.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1000" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaG8eAc1jKhTs3mvMUkuOYQ5hl0N6mj_jX_V3MHjtcK91iBJKfF5mUE3H8HZ01_2fGQAKuJSyweb9eET5KYaAqlEa192oz6JWGhgLlyZfInvllmpDkbfokeXDdDYaeU_2_2UcG3q920o6sVzOr2lQVtFTkU2qYhIzGdnmAxgAeeID261GtSLnPJHR2Pw/w640-h512/gregory-crewdson-flowers.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRFvDbq0o-ngX04GXJ4QdY2as876hLJVmAbSOUkIpQoxY1wC63RGwOa8gRYv5CzpGVgttHVGetMDYWgzxpz4YkaY0TlPgE1XzcQEAd88yP5qAbP88iBZx_cy01Yx8fANkRPhDuQy96Dv6vEteGAPrFe1fEZ5tWgLp8cTUuSoJSb_qx-8yQqBXKpOq3sQ/s1974/gregory-crewdson-dream-house.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1245" data-original-width="1974" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRFvDbq0o-ngX04GXJ4QdY2as876hLJVmAbSOUkIpQoxY1wC63RGwOa8gRYv5CzpGVgttHVGetMDYWgzxpz4YkaY0TlPgE1XzcQEAd88yP5qAbP88iBZx_cy01Yx8fANkRPhDuQy96Dv6vEteGAPrFe1fEZ5tWgLp8cTUuSoJSb_qx-8yQqBXKpOq3sQ/w640-h404/gregory-crewdson-dream-house.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Gregory Crewdson's latest book is <a href="https://amzn.to/3FaWjmu" target="_blank">Alone Street</a> (published in 2021) which collects two of his previous works: Cathedral of Pines (2016) and An Eclipse of Moths (2020). His other popular works include <a href="https://amzn.to/3FaWjmu" target="_blank">Twilight: Photographs</a> (2022), which focuses on large-scale urban landscapes in artificially lit scenes, and <a href="https://amzn.to/3TLkdcc" target="_blank">Beneath the Roses</a> which looks at smaller settings of homes and towns, but equally charged with certain disquiet.</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3FaWjmu" target="_blank">Gregory Crewdson: Alone Street</a></b> here</li><li>Get <a href="https://amzn.to/3FaWjmu" target="_blank"><b>Twilight: Photographs</b></a> here </li><li>Get <a href="https://amzn.to/3TLkdcc" target="_blank"><b>Beneath the Roses</b></a> here</li></ul><p></p><p> <span> </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Note: This post contains ads and affiliate links which help to support this site.</i></div>Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304596718908705463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400676020050162869.post-83428919281257281892022-10-20T13:32:00.001+08:002022-10-20T13:32:37.753+08:00The Best Christmas Gifts for Photographers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgDriEpUe1GmVR7izt6nXQktnZ5p_TpER-b-lm7RgjZI5mmRKa7IwVvCJFyDak3Xv2oz4bmKM8qEv_z_ix9Y0x_jIl5CrIznzPmXHYQFaIxb7S7OpqYia6vjmF8UbXxzUuE_C9HZ_rYD2ezC1E1tcCZ04sjwy2VdSRkUWtOrOnT8W1s4VR-pq9BaGI7A/s6119/rana-sawalha-W_-6PWGbYaU-unsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4084" data-original-width="6119" height="429" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgDriEpUe1GmVR7izt6nXQktnZ5p_TpER-b-lm7RgjZI5mmRKa7IwVvCJFyDak3Xv2oz4bmKM8qEv_z_ix9Y0x_jIl5CrIznzPmXHYQFaIxb7S7OpqYia6vjmF8UbXxzUuE_C9HZ_rYD2ezC1E1tcCZ04sjwy2VdSRkUWtOrOnT8W1s4VR-pq9BaGI7A/w640-h429/rana-sawalha-W_-6PWGbYaU-unsplash.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>With Christmas around the corner, now might be the best time start shopping for camera and gear related items for your friends, family or even for yourself. These gifts don't have to break the bank as you can buy camera related gifts for as low as 10$, but you can surely treat yourself to something a bit pricier. Below are some gift suggestions for photographers, videographers or anyone with a mirrorless camera or DSLR.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><h1 style="text-align: left;">Camera LCD Screen Protector</h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8yI7gwJXQMXheVwuOiLqltQYa59YwGdVRLCqV6IV0z9wkpwIzIRMVfZzrdJVWtfnL71dkAzqTwuK-NymdvFLvHs7sML8I9EnBmDmYbKHv82m8cFLalRIc0rPzNS3ZALofnQPz26v6imteolSWFZcddAjvSTH_JPTb7rr-8U4u-OnVsERoSxnqZmS7Ag" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="1500" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8yI7gwJXQMXheVwuOiLqltQYa59YwGdVRLCqV6IV0z9wkpwIzIRMVfZzrdJVWtfnL71dkAzqTwuK-NymdvFLvHs7sML8I9EnBmDmYbKHv82m8cFLalRIc0rPzNS3ZALofnQPz26v6imteolSWFZcddAjvSTH_JPTb7rr-8U4u-OnVsERoSxnqZmS7Ag" width="545" /></a></div><br />Screen protectors are a great, low-price way of protecting your camera's LCD screen in the long run. Usually, the LCD screen becomes scratched over time, affecting what you see on screen. Moreover, scratches and dirt can affect the touch-screen capability of these LCDs. For cameras, it's best to find the specific screen protector for your camera since the LCD screen dimensions will vary from model to model. However, most generic LCD screen protectors will work, provided that you first clean your LCD screen before applying the protector. Below are some recommendations</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get <a href="https://amzn.to/3sazSpz" target="_blank">(Pack of 3) Compatible Canon Eos M50 M6D M100 LCD Screen Protector</a> here </li><li>Get <a href="https://amzn.to/3scebpo" target="_blank">(2 Pack) Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Sony ZV-1 ZV1 A7C etc</a> here</li><li>Get <a href="https://amzn.to/3scjnt6" target="_blank">LCD Screen Protectors Compatible for Fujifilm X-T30 X-T20 XF10 etc</a> here</li><li>Get <a href="https://amzn.to/3TCrJWC">Nikon D3500 D3400 D3300 D3200 Screen Protector</a> here</li></ul></div><h1 style="text-align: left;">Camera Thumb Grip</h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEguaF6omqxZEvOiyhzQA18To8pO6z2YzY-JnfeZ6w39BMumyOHyphj01plWn5pnFdJrjUkD0t9sPkZW02xd8Fhre3odKDjsk6ybfG9wHb-oFBlfTHmvGAaMF_1vyD2RjxxyxwlmLWo2VACebLgQiKU0h_YY4Y1vpbwJIocdzuLjJJdtYFQTWSIFwyVkYw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="522" data-original-width="748" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEguaF6omqxZEvOiyhzQA18To8pO6z2YzY-JnfeZ6w39BMumyOHyphj01plWn5pnFdJrjUkD0t9sPkZW02xd8Fhre3odKDjsk6ybfG9wHb-oFBlfTHmvGAaMF_1vyD2RjxxyxwlmLWo2VACebLgQiKU0h_YY4Y1vpbwJIocdzuLjJJdtYFQTWSIFwyVkYw" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div>Thumb grips help to make the camera holding experience much more enjoyable. Some cameras are so compact that photographers with larger hands will struggle with holding the smaller device. In some cases, the camera's retro design (like Fuji cameras) and lack of a handgrip make it necessary to add a thumb grip to the overall package.</div><div><br /></div><div>One disadvantage of the thumb grips is that they usually are attached to the camera hotshoe, making it impossible to use external speedlight flashes or other accessories like external microphones. In addition, to much force on the thumb grip might damage the hotshoe itself. Still, you're more likely to use a thumb grip 99% of the time, and only use external microphones or flashes sparingly.</div><div><br /></div><div>Like screen protectors, it's better to choose a thumb grip suited for your camera model. Below are some suggestions.</div><div><div><ul><li>Get <a href="https://amzn.to/3F1dCq5" target="_blank">JJC Deluxe Metal Thumb Up Grip for Fujifilm Fuji X-Pro Series</a> here</li><li>Get <a href="https://amzn.to/3DclmnB" target="_blank">DSLRKIT New Version Thumbs Up Grip for Fuji X-E and X-M Series</a> here</li><li>Get <a href="https://amzn.to/3CKFeg9" target="_blank">Aluminum Alloy Thumb Rest Up Hand Grip Replacement for Ricoh GR Series</a> here</li><li>Get <a href="https://amzn.to/3gmulK6" target="_blank">Haoge THB-XT30B Metal Hot Shoe Thumb Rest Hand Grip for Fuji X-T10 Series</a> here</li></ul></div><div><br /></div></div><h1 style="text-align: left;">UV Lens Filters</h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtZbqrCZVatDgfymq_I_XGIF2vdYbZOehI1EXd6qB0IxQRZBKUWncGxQbpavI3cwHXMc52AZiqi_9giz7uXjoPNGQjzOgUcbLgYCYssXzTz4isW8Xpk0-lCanWSGsngyUifRimJcusX6oAT9wfTbLFgQvd6BDPD2tdCwftJaGGEZ-ZkaCz9vboV6kfkw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1190" data-original-width="1479" height="515" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtZbqrCZVatDgfymq_I_XGIF2vdYbZOehI1EXd6qB0IxQRZBKUWncGxQbpavI3cwHXMc52AZiqi_9giz7uXjoPNGQjzOgUcbLgYCYssXzTz4isW8Xpk0-lCanWSGsngyUifRimJcusX6oAT9wfTbLFgQvd6BDPD2tdCwftJaGGEZ-ZkaCz9vboV6kfkw=w640-h515" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div>In the olden days, UV filters for SLR cameras were used to cut down on the Ultraviolet light and also help reduce haze to produce better quality images from film. Nowadays, lens technology has come so far that even the cheapest lenses will have some way to mitigate this already. In addition, today's lenses also have some coating on the front element to make them scratch resistant as well.</div><div><br /></div><div>In fact, modern photography and videography vloggers will tell you that UV filters cut down on the image quality, and even impede your workflow by adding unnecessary gear to your camera.</div><div><br /></div><div>However, browsing countless photography and camera forums, you will read numerous accounts of how photographers accidentally bump or even drop their camera lens down, and it was the UV filter (and in some cases the lens hood) that absorbed most of the impact, leaving the lens and camera intact.</div><div><br /></div><div>So in our case, think less of UV filters as a way to eliminate UV rays, and more of a form of "insurance" in case you ever drop your camera. Yes, no one thinks to consciously drop their camera, but one accident is all it take for your $1000 lens to become a shelf decoration. Spend a few dozen dollars for that lens insurance thru IV filters.</div><div><br /></div><div>Tiffen filters are cheap, though not the best quality. For that, consider Hoya and B+W UV filters.</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get <a href="https://amzn.to/3Sh7b4Q" target="_blank"><b>Tiffen UV lens filters</b></a> here</li><li>Get <a href="https://amzn.to/3gqydcM" target="_blank"><b>Hoya UV lens filters</b></a> here</li><li>Get <a href="https://amzn.to/3EVt3Qk" target="_blank"><b>B+W UV lens filters</b></a> here</li></ul></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"> SD Cards</h1><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiEE9ZyJwazveEHOT-ErkEOUducrInEbmxvUqL10K3YPwapbWGkB5kyWQXUr11HA1wWrVtTJRJLIWzbK0hMyczFFmK-s3XS-uqsk6VZ_N6NPl2yuJhR0AnrzclQIXkmI0h91zsj6tgijdgiCq6WFcwFndPLS6eCxXYZ7_GIWylyroI4TC3xJiW-xZvJmw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1130" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiEE9ZyJwazveEHOT-ErkEOUducrInEbmxvUqL10K3YPwapbWGkB5kyWQXUr11HA1wWrVtTJRJLIWzbK0hMyczFFmK-s3XS-uqsk6VZ_N6NPl2yuJhR0AnrzclQIXkmI0h91zsj6tgijdgiCq6WFcwFndPLS6eCxXYZ7_GIWylyroI4TC3xJiW-xZvJmw" width="181" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>SD cards are always appreciated by photographers and videographers, and you can never have too many of these for saving your work. Some professional photographers even have a spare SD card in their wallet or photography bag, just in case they forgot to bring their card holders.</p><p>While it's now common place to find SD cards with 128GB, 256GB, and even 512GB capacity, it's generally better to go for the lower capacity cards (at least 64GB or below). While you'll have to carry around more SD cards (especially on a professional shoot), you'll less likely lose all your work if your card is corrupted.</p><p>Think of it like this, if you need 256GB of storage, you might spring for only one 256GB card, instead of four 64GB cards. However, if that one card gets corrupted, then you <u>lose your entire work</u>. In contrast, if you lose one of your 64GB cards, you'll at least still have 75% of your work saved on the other cards.</p><p>Next, you need to consider the speed of the SD card. You'll sometimes see the speed written as 80MB/s, 150MB/s or 200MB/s, but on closer look you'll see that these are actually the <u>read</u> speed of the cards. Check for the <u>write</u> speed which will be around 60MB/s or 90MB/s. While these are more than most high-resolution cameras, a lower write speed will affect how fast you can capture bursts of photographs, or frames-per-second (fps).</p><p>For videographers as well, look for UHS Speed Class 3 (or U3). This allows you to capture and save 4K video to your SD card.</p><p>You can start with <a href="https://amzn.to/3Mq6zsC">SanDisk 64GB Extreme PRO</a> , which provides great value for money. Lexar also offers it's <a href="https://amzn.to/3EDPf1w" target="_blank">Professional line</a>. Recently, <a href="https://amzn.to/3RRBnDL">Sony's Tough series</a> has also received great reviews.</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get <a href="https://amzn.to/3Mq6zsC" target="_blank"><b>SanDisk 64GB Extreme Pro</b></a> here</li><li>Get <a href="https://amzn.to/3EDPf1w" target="_blank"><b>Lexar Professional 1667x 64GB</b></a> here</li><li>Get <a href="https://amzn.to/3erXC5r "><b>Sony TOUGH-M series Card 64GB</b></a> here</li></ul><h1 style="text-align: left;">Lens Macro Extension Tubes</h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQluGO9Y_ypPImLNud7i3eDHlq0HaELe9Bgl6449Y_wkC5x6ES0FQEyd_kYMyAVuy__j8iPaWEarip1KbxHIrt4IPB4SYPzJC52D1NLHyz4MShwlrEY4dDROokg2__0NoLT6c4VU1lRiSm9w-QsWfvPV_vLg6jQm7RzqIIplk7ftIWWTmQEgh9xsjCJA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="642" data-original-width="1027" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQluGO9Y_ypPImLNud7i3eDHlq0HaELe9Bgl6449Y_wkC5x6ES0FQEyd_kYMyAVuy__j8iPaWEarip1KbxHIrt4IPB4SYPzJC52D1NLHyz4MShwlrEY4dDROokg2__0NoLT6c4VU1lRiSm9w-QsWfvPV_vLg6jQm7RzqIIplk7ftIWWTmQEgh9xsjCJA=w640-h400" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div>If you've been curious to do some macro photography, but don't want to spend too much on a macro lens, then a macro extension tube might be the perfect gift for you. These extension tubes work by extending the distance between the lens and the camera body, allowing for a greater magnification. These are just metal tubes (as the name suggests), and do not have any glass or other optical element in them.</div><div><br /></div><div>Many of these extension tubes come with electronic contacts, meaning that they can communicate with the camera body and enable autofocus. These electronic extension tubes are usually more expensive though. If you're short on budget, then the non-election tubes are also a good choice, although you will need to do the focusing yourself.</div><div><br /></div><div>As with any camera gear, make sure that you are buying the correct extension tubes for your camera system. Buying an extension tube for Sony E mount won't work on a Canon RF mount, and may even damage your lens and body. Below are some options:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get <a href="https://amzn.to/3Tz7s4d" target="_blank">Meike Metal Auto Focus Macro Extension Tube Adapter Ring for Sony Mirrorless E-Mount</a> here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3VIbSrG" target="_blank">JJC X Mount Auto Focus Macro Extension Tube Set for Fuji Fujifilm</a> here</li><li>Get <a href="https://amzn.to/3ghms8F" target="_blank">JJC Nikon Z Mount Auto Focus Automatic Extension Tubes</a> here</li><li>Get <a href="https://amzn.to/3MOHRT2" target="_blank">JJC Canon RF Mount Auto Focus Automatic Extension Tubes</a> here</li></ul><div><br /></div><div>While you're here, consider these other camera gear related articles:</div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/07/canon-compact-camera-guide-for-2022.html" target="_blank">Canon Compact Camera Buying Guide</a></li><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/08/the-best-hybrid-photo-and-video-camera.html" target="_blank">The Best Hybrid Photo and Video Camera</a></li><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/06/the-best-dslr-cameras-of-2022.html" target="_blank">The Best DSLR Cameras of 2022</a></li><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/06/the-best-vlogging-cameras-of-2022.html" target="_blank">The Best Vlogging Cameras</a></li><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-beginner-cameras-for-2022-part.html" target="_blank">The Best Beginner Cameras</a></li><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-compact-cameras-of-2022-part-i.html" target="_blank">The Best Compact Cameras</a></li><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-best-camera-phones-2022.html" target="_blank">The Best Camera Phones</a></li></ul></div><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Disclaimer: This post contains ads and affiliate links which help to support this site.</i></p>Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304596718908705463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400676020050162869.post-86290489708658575572022-09-03T11:13:00.003+08:002022-09-03T11:13:39.150+08:00Todd Hido: Eerie Night Time Photographs of People's Houses<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFM_DCXYD9xJF_JgjEaRreZyU9biN0WBUb1yA4WOK2YHfDRyKfSEGCdmwckOJwzwLI-wR9LIWhG4kSn1tt8bPcU4IJL0dwkFs_-mAGye2Y3_ETJh2TsbSrX-pv3z5WjIp_R0Vu0AwTVplWf7qjg8NeUfDVoeGvO8lAmb-5kKFrpbOZ0zDX2Mft6A9kGw/s1080/todd-hido-houses-2690.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="864" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFM_DCXYD9xJF_JgjEaRreZyU9biN0WBUb1yA4WOK2YHfDRyKfSEGCdmwckOJwzwLI-wR9LIWhG4kSn1tt8bPcU4IJL0dwkFs_-mAGye2Y3_ETJh2TsbSrX-pv3z5WjIp_R0Vu0AwTVplWf7qjg8NeUfDVoeGvO8lAmb-5kKFrpbOZ0zDX2Mft6A9kGw/w512-h640/todd-hido-houses-2690.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Landscape photography and architecture photography are popular genres for photographers looking to move outside of portraiture. Popular landscape and building images are usually taken in broad daylight with warm lighting and rich colors. Todd Hido goes the opposite way, capturing grim houses and grey landscapes in his House Hunting and Roaming series.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">House Hunting</h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1B_pF8VSq7kAyrwATYPMrLiFLSbyCTKh3X3vaSdw8EwkHAdD22jmkNWA1O5L2X7S4i6-CW4vRygs-mkUc2_-S9Iu-hrnCQbXzV1apYa68sbzHpouv2DvICkT8ZFbdkuiOJMyiJh3OAgtP66A-Ld-gNU8cJm6Nn9rNFgm_-MEPmaPGzQV7pS4_zQNOnw/s1350/todd-hido-houses-2312-a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1350" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1B_pF8VSq7kAyrwATYPMrLiFLSbyCTKh3X3vaSdw8EwkHAdD22jmkNWA1O5L2X7S4i6-CW4vRygs-mkUc2_-S9Iu-hrnCQbXzV1apYa68sbzHpouv2DvICkT8ZFbdkuiOJMyiJh3OAgtP66A-Ld-gNU8cJm6Nn9rNFgm_-MEPmaPGzQV7pS4_zQNOnw/w640-h512/todd-hido-houses-2312-a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiC4f6Uni0Vb426jfd1QXr1YmrDwzLaXWVPoCMdIBotyQhZn-vNR-v3EfesZScknJrQWObUsRKRk6EKspHbrZggPnGL91E-1VvUku2cUi8FpedD50nubeSBHOAZ7DoKbt4ly0Ki9RZaHrIGIJlkJ3werQ7ndVmfh3PHEXageZmw4tu5Mhbv0akxg7rVA/s1350/todd-hido-houses-2710.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1350" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiC4f6Uni0Vb426jfd1QXr1YmrDwzLaXWVPoCMdIBotyQhZn-vNR-v3EfesZScknJrQWObUsRKRk6EKspHbrZggPnGL91E-1VvUku2cUi8FpedD50nubeSBHOAZ7DoKbt4ly0Ki9RZaHrIGIJlkJ3werQ7ndVmfh3PHEXageZmw4tu5Mhbv0akxg7rVA/w640-h512/todd-hido-houses-2710.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Todd Hido is an American photographer best known for his photographs on night-time urban settings. Hido's most famous work is "<a href="https://amzn.to/3B8ofVG" target="_blank">House Hunting</a>" which collects his moody photographs of rural houses at night. House Hunting was originally published in 2001, and shows a different side of Americana; whereas other photographers take pictures of quaint settings, Hido set about photographing <a href="https://www.rivalryprojects.com/house-hunting" target="_blank">old, dilapidated and somber houses</a>. His house photographs draw inspiration from his youth in Ohio, where the suburban neighborhoods were the scenes of sometimes violent Vietnam War protests.</p><p>To add to the air of mystery, Hido's house pictures oftentimes have dimly lit rooms in them. Hido purposefully includes them since he sometimes <a href="https://www.lensculture.com/articles/todd-hido-todd-hido-on-homes-at-night-and-illustrating-memories-in-photography" target="_blank">wonders about who lives there</a> and what they are doing at that particular moment.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgbVVZiiF2u3YtRAD74_DXM_ZBYgIJlTefeLz0YhKt7-0tnuuQjn52U73QG_kN8z2Bv43Blc54FYe7dYAnG5EIZ1Cp8hQmi5Qxri9rTeSjfCBZWoZrqQvHITA-xZD21R059ykAKj_A729_HNHgaKjF8kffurdHmfF7xZ4hmOFO1-D_R2FIZ__ZUCEBQw/s1350/todd-hido-houses-2871-a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1350" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgbVVZiiF2u3YtRAD74_DXM_ZBYgIJlTefeLz0YhKt7-0tnuuQjn52U73QG_kN8z2Bv43Blc54FYe7dYAnG5EIZ1Cp8hQmi5Qxri9rTeSjfCBZWoZrqQvHITA-xZD21R059ykAKj_A729_HNHgaKjF8kffurdHmfF7xZ4hmOFO1-D_R2FIZ__ZUCEBQw/w640-h512/todd-hido-houses-2871-a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZDVLMP-1UMV4T8R5hD3OJRe4wQDokEGDnp1KlsTMkJhWyFLSTJvVYl9jtmffX46NSDsdoNU2xdSYgwk1WVAcie_7yVmK4Y3wrzFNUdWUIR_tgBxBNSnqadRsc7AUMkwtKB4e5BANmCVTRAfQr2RGqUreNrY_6EnzPH5oUL8-NcQqqJFs4tCynjloq2g/s1350/todd-hido-houses-4022.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1350" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZDVLMP-1UMV4T8R5hD3OJRe4wQDokEGDnp1KlsTMkJhWyFLSTJvVYl9jtmffX46NSDsdoNU2xdSYgwk1WVAcie_7yVmK4Y3wrzFNUdWUIR_tgBxBNSnqadRsc7AUMkwtKB4e5BANmCVTRAfQr2RGqUreNrY_6EnzPH5oUL8-NcQqqJFs4tCynjloq2g/w640-h512/todd-hido-houses-4022.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>In his related work "<a href="https://www.nazraeli.com/complete-catalogue/todd-hido-outskirts" target="_blank">Outskirts</a>", also captures the Americana, but in an even more unflattering view. The settings are usually dirty and grim, with cars sat unmoved in the snow and muddy puddles reflecting the fogginess of tungsten light. Concrete roads are shown with visible cracks, and the grey monotony of the night is highlighted by grey moonlight.</p><p>The feeling of cold is more pronounced here, and the concept of <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/LiminalSpace/">Liminal Space</a> is felt. A liminal space is one that feels transitory, as if the viewer is not meant to be there at that particular time, or one that's mean to serve as a connection between real spaces. <a href="http://liminal-archives.wikidot.com/">Images of liminal spaces</a> have become more popular online, and they intend to provoke an uncomfortable feeling in the viewer, the same feeling that Hido's images also effect on the viewer.</p><h1 style="text-align: left;">Interiors</h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsPRlMcN5tV7x4_-4Rr9ivgmcZ4A9VEckIXlkU5AHV-kAJmV3LTZiGy-MJHQidQUkdxwQgKvgAUT84WlIBZEQx4veUg9eAHKMsRUWuO66dNLu8evJNxIy8c-DfefSnp_0RrigrmWUNZoKXAlPPdw_8joqYujncgy-IcuASOwZnttgyrEiOXCfyl96UYg/s1341/todd-hido-interiors-2042.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1341" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsPRlMcN5tV7x4_-4Rr9ivgmcZ4A9VEckIXlkU5AHV-kAJmV3LTZiGy-MJHQidQUkdxwQgKvgAUT84WlIBZEQx4veUg9eAHKMsRUWuO66dNLu8evJNxIy8c-DfefSnp_0RrigrmWUNZoKXAlPPdw_8joqYujncgy-IcuASOwZnttgyrEiOXCfyl96UYg/w640-h516/todd-hido-interiors-2042.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdQ_vi6uRsscTAqIwRKVxqZMiNYrC0mjlwESKkX2rK3HkmlUBQk_ixE3e73-6XTkWb9W0k9razzSjRVy2a9cqdE16LlLsD2RF3ZxaAMpUG-sgIIZ4ZwdiH0UwJeHzN0-5soLcalpUdAuLBN3GmOJPYESIvZhIFhsWogDiRfa5-FY5q8kRjfl82alI4hA/s1339/todd-hido-interios-1934.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1339" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdQ_vi6uRsscTAqIwRKVxqZMiNYrC0mjlwESKkX2rK3HkmlUBQk_ixE3e73-6XTkWb9W0k9razzSjRVy2a9cqdE16LlLsD2RF3ZxaAMpUG-sgIIZ4ZwdiH0UwJeHzN0-5soLcalpUdAuLBN3GmOJPYESIvZhIFhsWogDiRfa5-FY5q8kRjfl82alI4hA/w640-h516/todd-hido-interios-1934.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Venturing into the homes, Hido also captured scenes of empty houses. The subject of these photos are <a href="https://www.wmagazine.com/story/todd-hido-homes-at-night-interiors-quarantine">bare rooms</a>, sometimes in-between tenants. Walls are barren, and furniture are excluded. These interiors were captured at around the same time as House Hunting, and at first glance, they seem to share a familiar aura; barren and empty.</p><p>These interior images were created more than 10 years ago, but the recent COVID pandemic and the ensuing lock-downs have allowed viewers to revisit these images in a fresh light. Whereas residents should enjoy their houses and belongings, Hido's interiors show a different world of what could have been had people chosen to stay behind.</p><h1 style="text-align: left;">Roaming</h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuziUU1Q3u5V7RKed6Mm2nIdDPKfINVYXLNYFQ5PsAGCmSRy3MMqBWjaiMX5XU_yEdf85ke2hnSg7StvW_zJf0DXL_kQtIMB0Eh4Y3xfm0cwCNVqy-yyUarMj7OEL3v5V8ZOhOsQoihotghKydTOwn4TvaloDLnotCNnKaS-9DqxesAvlJHRVXuc354w/s1350/todd-hido-landscapes-3176.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1350" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuziUU1Q3u5V7RKed6Mm2nIdDPKfINVYXLNYFQ5PsAGCmSRy3MMqBWjaiMX5XU_yEdf85ke2hnSg7StvW_zJf0DXL_kQtIMB0Eh4Y3xfm0cwCNVqy-yyUarMj7OEL3v5V8ZOhOsQoihotghKydTOwn4TvaloDLnotCNnKaS-9DqxesAvlJHRVXuc354w/w640-h512/todd-hido-landscapes-3176.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ5--5frHFQKxncRXSVEwD4qgqGcl05b0qZgMqjuGDfKDHbllTru5ETXzlOAepAfDfzhaQwPSjS-9E_hVRctIa32UTRX_HrI_14YDb5G7uw6vJlANcRqpqxyP_FBDE-ONDyJ3z_ekMxL3qZw1JvwFB2Gmr8fW6w52zfeQx7mtxLED887DMz8fmZvCsgg/s1368/todd-hido-landscapes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1368" height="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ5--5frHFQKxncRXSVEwD4qgqGcl05b0qZgMqjuGDfKDHbllTru5ETXzlOAepAfDfzhaQwPSjS-9E_hVRctIa32UTRX_HrI_14YDb5G7uw6vJlANcRqpqxyP_FBDE-ONDyJ3z_ekMxL3qZw1JvwFB2Gmr8fW6w52zfeQx7mtxLED887DMz8fmZvCsgg/w640-h506/todd-hido-landscapes.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>After Hido's work in House Hunting, he went in the somewhat opposite direction; photographing landscapes devoid of houses. In "Roaming", the landscapes are bare yet familiar, taken during the day, yet with hints of darkness. Hido's landscapes cannot help but recall his House Hunting and Outskirts days. Even without the obvious signs of civilization, there is always a hint of the human presence. These include roads, bridges, signs, and even litter.</p><p>Hido admits that he <a href="https://inexpensiveprogress.com/886/todd-hido-roaming/" target="_blank">creates the rainy mood intentionally</a>; when the weather is fair and no rain is in sight, he'll spray his car windshield with some water to create the illusion of somberness. Through these suggestions, Hido creates pictures where <a href="https://brooklynrail.org/2004/10/artseen/todd-hido" target="_blank">the viewer is a traveler</a>, always between worlds yet never disconnected from civilization.</p><h1 style="text-align: left;">Todd Hido's Portraits</h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh0sgOZ6_XGebJZQXpBrA2MtAMnsKRAyZI0OoiBOtcjXcHDLlHvoGVU-ogujQaYarPty2bWKST6-KGIbeZ95ZN8UZCRTGk62ZPPVtqznisMFcU7qau8EgINU_1_hXKyKshvqOfEGh-MLRXh8hfC-d30DHr0B9uPl_LF1R0UcW6yaZNXq7Jao9i7B-q6w/s1350/todd-hido-portraits-5845-a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1350" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh0sgOZ6_XGebJZQXpBrA2MtAMnsKRAyZI0OoiBOtcjXcHDLlHvoGVU-ogujQaYarPty2bWKST6-KGIbeZ95ZN8UZCRTGk62ZPPVtqznisMFcU7qau8EgINU_1_hXKyKshvqOfEGh-MLRXh8hfC-d30DHr0B9uPl_LF1R0UcW6yaZNXq7Jao9i7B-q6w/w640-h512/todd-hido-portraits-5845-a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmbTaXLUQOq0P1gcPeg_OqsGQwQsztWnUOT--zzqxF0yBe2oYfc0c0tjjdXeJF9OUWjfFRiwI4O4A6QE3v_tv7QgZTQr3wtCAuZUHQ_dBJpoBoiBLvD2ZRo_49vUWLOD8huHN93kmX7Tj_eC895aO0mo_nn1eLLi7Ugp635Nbvtm-7xEAaVDwuy7J5gA/s1350/todd-hido-portraits-10477-11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1350" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmbTaXLUQOq0P1gcPeg_OqsGQwQsztWnUOT--zzqxF0yBe2oYfc0c0tjjdXeJF9OUWjfFRiwI4O4A6QE3v_tv7QgZTQr3wtCAuZUHQ_dBJpoBoiBLvD2ZRo_49vUWLOD8huHN93kmX7Tj_eC895aO0mo_nn1eLLi7Ugp635Nbvtm-7xEAaVDwuy7J5gA/w640-h512/todd-hido-portraits-10477-11.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Recently, Hido has worked on photographic portraiture. These portraits focus on women in settings reminiscent of Americana; these are usually solitary subjects in an empty hotel room or bedroom, projecting a somber mood. Unlike Hido's previous works where houses and landscapes are devoid of people, Hido's portrait subjects are made obvious and establish a connection with the viewer, with the women often looking directly into the camera.</p><p>While the portraits are staged, Hido looks for the <a href="https://www.lensculture.com/articles/todd-hido-advice-for-portrait-photographers" target="_blank">unguarded moment</a> where the subject is seemingly in between takes. as if they are thinking inwardly. These portraits imply something else, as if the subjects are waiting for a moment that may never come.</p><p>More of <a href="http://www.toddhido.com/" target="_blank">Todd Hido</a> can be found on his <a href="http://www.toddhido.com/" target="_blank">official website</a>. For photobooks, there are a lot to choose from. There's the original <a href="https://amzn.to/3B8ofVG" target="_blank">House Hunting</a>, now in its 2nd edition. There's also <a href="https://amzn.to/3RA1wat" target="_blank">Outskirts</a>, also a recent update (2021 edition). For an overview of his work, check out <a href="https://amzn.to/3e62Fb4" target="_blank">Todd Hido on Landscapes, Interiors, and the Nude: The Photography Workshop Series</a>.</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3B8ofVG" target="_blank">Todd Hido: House Hunting</a></b> here</li><li>Get <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3D8p4iL" target="_blank">Todd Hido: Outskirts</a></b> here</li><li>Get <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3e62Fb4" target="_blank">Todd Hido on Landscapes, Interiors, and the Nude: The Photography Workshop Series</a></b> here</li></ul><p></p>Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304596718908705463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400676020050162869.post-10597333249300505442022-08-23T16:58:00.001+08:002022-08-23T16:58:00.174+08:00The Best Hybrid Photo and Video Camera for 2022<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-UjNaqNUu27tDECcxOgMps4sXX6SR4O7pFOS98vxFpGi-bRqy5yaU4LPZ4ev_NDTBXzrCNkkG4lINeHHjjcYEsEPwixIo5NA1G1gc5D-717Q2-RZbRE_L2y1n70ftbShCacSbv4BGZOBIB409zX2DuYCHq5GeQa6SV_WcxRxfk_NPx7gysYDwmxpHQ/s854/fujiflm-xh2s.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="526" data-original-width="854" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-UjNaqNUu27tDECcxOgMps4sXX6SR4O7pFOS98vxFpGi-bRqy5yaU4LPZ4ev_NDTBXzrCNkkG4lINeHHjjcYEsEPwixIo5NA1G1gc5D-717Q2-RZbRE_L2y1n70ftbShCacSbv4BGZOBIB409zX2DuYCHq5GeQa6SV_WcxRxfk_NPx7gysYDwmxpHQ/w640-h394/fujiflm-xh2s.webp" width="640" /></a></div><p>Today's cameras allow even beginners to start their careers in either photography or videography. Usually, photographers will prefer cameras that are more "photo-centric", and videographers have learned that there are certain camera brands that are more "video-centric". These cameras tend to excel at photo or video, but not both. There may be times however that you will need a true hybrid cameras that can perform well for both photo and video. Here we'll take a look at some options from Fujifilm, Sony, Canon, and Panasonic.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3A6J7ed" target="_blank">Fujifilm X-H2S</a></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXyzRbZKVGF0ZYEwqmpsLRP2ISYr6F9MFEjOS-sMJpZGBNzS6v88PzTxqejDyT5WFqar6i3Svq7mWZz6o4Zzavujwb2rWUNdqg7ZXVos_jouav65-mIJ7fkNo3uonlZMCLAKertoR27wmps0rnQDKz6BT4AcQXna8QOfldp_anlBZOY7gtEOOL5uuRlQ/s466/fujifilm-xh2s.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="323" data-original-width="466" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXyzRbZKVGF0ZYEwqmpsLRP2ISYr6F9MFEjOS-sMJpZGBNzS6v88PzTxqejDyT5WFqar6i3Svq7mWZz6o4Zzavujwb2rWUNdqg7ZXVos_jouav65-mIJ7fkNo3uonlZMCLAKertoR27wmps0rnQDKz6BT4AcQXna8QOfldp_anlBZOY7gtEOOL5uuRlQ/w640-h444/fujifilm-xh2s.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>The best hybrid camera to come out in 2022 is the <a href="https://amzn.to/3A6J7ed" target="_blank">Fujifilm X-H2S</a>. The X-H2S is the first Fujifilm camera to have their latest 26MP X-Trans back side illuminated sensor. This BSI sensor allows for superior processing times, evident in the camera's 15 frames-per-second mechanical shooting, and up to 40 frames-per-second electronic shutter. For video makers, the XH2S is able to record an impressive at an impressive 6.2K resolution with its full Open Gate recording. Below are the XH2S specs:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>XH2s 26 MP APS-C) X-Trans CMOS 5 sensor</li><li>SD Card and CFExpress Type B Card</li><li>15 fps Mechanical Shutter, up to 1/8000 sec</li><li>6.2K: 1/8000sec. to 1/24 sec.</li><li>DCI4K/4K: 1/8000sec. to 1/4 sec.</li><li>Apple ProRes, All Intra and Long GOP recording</li><li>EVF: 0.5 inch OLED Color Viewfinder, Approx. 5.76 million dots, with 0.8x magnification</li><li>7.0 stops in-body image stabilization, with optional digital image stabilization</li></ul><p></p><p>With the impressive specs comes a formidable price tag for the <a href="https://amzn.to/3A6J7ed" target="_blank">Fujifilm X-H2S</a>. If the price is out of your budget, there's the <a href="https://amzn.to/3dMUa4R" target="_blank">Fujifilm X-T4</a> which is more photo centric, but still has IBIS. An even more affordable option is the <a href="https://amzn.to/3c6bvoD" target="_blank">Fujifilm X-S10</a>.</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3A6J7ed" target="_blank">Fujifilm X-H2S</a> here</b></li><li><b>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3dMUa4R" target="_blank">Fujifilm X-T4</a> here</b></li><li><b>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3c6bvoD" target="_blank">Fujifilm X-S10</a> here</b></li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3pAntdg" target="_blank">Sony Alpha 7 IV</a></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZOHnB4EPz_2Im1v0O_dblpjlGU1q-owolp19_f5_hFv4jKmXe4hs7g6vwEetKPbwXXx11Gs5U0sSCo3sYvsrlZEz3hGNzYhVPzVzrwRP9CMIlhXOJAV2hlw8Ng7z_rKT6sGjID1ZZ0BZ0kIm7NG2mSyo_b61ce8q1B33BFeRhF84iApws_nSBPSQFEg/s679/sony-alpha7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="660" data-original-width="679" height="622" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZOHnB4EPz_2Im1v0O_dblpjlGU1q-owolp19_f5_hFv4jKmXe4hs7g6vwEetKPbwXXx11Gs5U0sSCo3sYvsrlZEz3hGNzYhVPzVzrwRP9CMIlhXOJAV2hlw8Ng7z_rKT6sGjID1ZZ0BZ0kIm7NG2mSyo_b61ce8q1B33BFeRhF84iApws_nSBPSQFEg/w640-h622/sony-alpha7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3pAntdg" target="_blank">Sony Alpha 7 IV (Sony A7IV)</a> continues on the legacy of the Alpha 7 line of (relatively) affordable full-frame cameras with great output. The A7IV sports a 33MP full-frame back-illuminated CMOS sensor, for fantastic image quality, and can record 4K 60p in 10-bit 4:2:2. Aside from these specs, Sony's E-Mount is open to Sigma and Tamron lenses, making the Sony system very attractive for both photo-centric as well as cinema lenses. Below are the Sony Alpha 7 IV's specs:</div><div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>33.0‑MP full-frame back-illuminated CMOS image sensor</li><li>AF with Real time eye auto focus for humans, animals, and birds</li><li>4K 60p, 10-bit 4:2:2 recording capability</li><li>5-axis optical image stabilization (up to 5.5 stops)</li><li>Low noise at high ISO with BIONZ XR processor</li><li>Smart AI-based Real-time Tracking</li><li>10-frames-per-second continuous shooting </li><li>Breathing Compensation for lenses</li></ul></div></div><div>You can get <a href="https://amzn.to/3pAntdg" target="_blank">Sony Alpha 7 IV (Sony A7IV)</a> with the updated 24-70mm F2.8 GM lens, although this can be a very pricey option. The previous version in the line, the <a href="https://amzn.to/3dM51vy" target="_blank">Sony A7III</a>, doesn't have the full video capabilities as this iteration, but it's a good start for those looking into the full-frame camera market. For an even compact, blogger-friendly option, there is the <a href="https://amzn.to/3dKCoz8" target="_blank">Sony A7C</a>.</div><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3CtOrLc" target="_blank">Sony A7IV</a> here</b></li><li><b>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3QV1HgF" target="_blank">Sony A7C</a> here</b></li><li><b>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3dM51vy" target="_blank">Sony A7III</a> here</b></li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">Canon R7<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSdkCXjXIJhwWw_XLPHzxz6fag3xZhx9KVhhWobNh5gWiD1NKGQfbp27BdieGV9g8jW_5PxixMhn4ee_Ac6KPO1xTdcQGV75GHNut07GYRY0PBkRGi22aZtdVv-SIaOKYf1WTN-kgfmlHDhExBons9Zd_FLd4YLRoY0Tna-x8YSUvdn9yJ9trtFjqMJw/s679/canon-r7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="474" data-original-width="679" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSdkCXjXIJhwWw_XLPHzxz6fag3xZhx9KVhhWobNh5gWiD1NKGQfbp27BdieGV9g8jW_5PxixMhn4ee_Ac6KPO1xTdcQGV75GHNut07GYRY0PBkRGi22aZtdVv-SIaOKYf1WTN-kgfmlHDhExBons9Zd_FLd4YLRoY0Tna-x8YSUvdn9yJ9trtFjqMJw/w640-h446/canon-r7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></h1><p>Along with the <a href="https://amzn.to/3A6J7ed" target="_blank">Fujifilm X-H2S</a> above, the <a href="https://amzn.to/3KddNza" target="_blank">Canon R7</a> was announced this year, and is Canon's entry in the RF mount for the APS-C market. Along with the Canon R10, the R7 has the smaller sensor for those with a smaller budget, but the R7 can be considered as the better option for event and wildlife shooters. The R7 has a 32MP sensor, newly developed for this camera body,<span> and can shoot </span>15fps mechanical, and up to 30fps high speed electronic shutter. Below are the Canon R7's specs:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>32.5MP APS-C CMOS sensor</li><li>15fps mechanical, and 30fps electronic shutter</li><li>4K 60p (7K oversampled) and Canon Log 3</li><li>Intelligent Tracking and Recognition, with People, Animal and Vehicle Priority</li><li>2.36-million-dot EVF</li><li>Dual card slot (UHS-II)</li><li>Corner-to-Corner AF Coverage</li><li>Optional Directional Stereo Microphone</li></ul><p></p><p>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3KddNza" target="_blank">Canon R7</a> comes with the new RF-S18-150mm lens, and is compatible with all of Canon's RF lenses. The current disadvantage for these cameras is the lack of other RF lenses, especially for the APS-C RF cameras. If you prefer a full frame option, there's the <a href="https://amzn.to/3KbWT3z" target="_blank">Canon R6</a>, and the more capable <a href="https://amzn.to/3c75Df5" target="_blank">Canon R5</a>.</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3KddNza" target="_blank">Canon R7</a> here</b></li><li><b>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3KbWT3z" target="_blank">Canon R6</a> here</b></li><li><b>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3c75Df5" target="_blank">Canon R5</a> here</b></li></ul><div><b><br /></b></div><p></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3wpwgTn" target="_blank">Panasonic Lumix GH6</a></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMyPYkbfIMF-qlruNPDgwRgyENN5O-7Apebah6bL7sOJ2dmEtehztBFwLrmBntQq7-TcgQGT3VPo_MLaWVbtCOEOM74xAbdg4V1LxiYqjtRgb8i2ALPpnh_pkR6nCC-fXcIkn1CPbqJCG6ray_iN_uJyf7DlBuCFO3AxXGpTaW1Q8MvWaNY4dwJVcmnw/s679/lumixgh6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="478" data-original-width="679" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMyPYkbfIMF-qlruNPDgwRgyENN5O-7Apebah6bL7sOJ2dmEtehztBFwLrmBntQq7-TcgQGT3VPo_MLaWVbtCOEOM74xAbdg4V1LxiYqjtRgb8i2ALPpnh_pkR6nCC-fXcIkn1CPbqJCG6ray_iN_uJyf7DlBuCFO3AxXGpTaW1Q8MvWaNY4dwJVcmnw/w640-h450/lumixgh6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>The Panasonic Lumix GH lineup has always been a favorite for video content creators, but the <a href="https://amzn.to/3wpwgTn" target="_blank">Lumix GH6 </a>takes up to another level by being a very capable photography camera as well. This micro four third camera can take 20MP images, but with its handheld shot feature, you can create 100MP high resolution images. It can also take 5.7K 60p video, making a strong contender for the best hybrid photo and video camera for this year. Below are the Lumix GH6 specs:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>25.2MP Micro Four Thirds (M43) sensor</li><li>100MP Hand-held High Resolution Shot</li><li>4:2:2 10-bit C4k 60p video</li><li>5.7K 10-bit 60p ProRes Codec video capture</li><li>Unlimited video recording time</li><li>7.5-stops Dual In-body Image Stabilization</li><li>CFexpress Card and SD Memory Card slots</li><li>Front and Rear Tally Lamps</li></ul>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3wpwgTn" target="_blank">Panasonic Lumix GH6</a> can be purchased as a kit with any of the Panasonic Leica (PanaLeica) lenses, although the price encroaches on the full-frame territory. If you prefer full-frame cameras, there is the <a href="https://amzn.to/3TkxRDQ" target="_blank">Panasonic Lumix S1</a>, or the more affordable <a href="https://amzn.to/3pI9li4">Lumix S5</a>.</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3wpwgTn" target="_blank">Panasonic Lumix GH6</a> here</b></li><li><b>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3TkxRDQ" target="_blank">Panasonic Lumix S1</a> here</b></li><li><b>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3pI9li4" target="_blank">Panasonic Lumis S5</a> here</b></li></ul></div><p><br /></p><p>While you're here, check out these other camera-gear-related articles:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/06/the-best-vlogging-cameras-of-2022.html" target="_blank"><b>The Best Vlogging Cameras of 2022</b></a></li><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/06/the-best-dslr-cameras-of-2022.html" target="_blank"><b>The Best DSLRs of 2022</b></a></li><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-beginner-cameras-for-2022-part_11.html" target="_blank"><b>The Best Beginner Cameras for 2022</b></a></li><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-best-camera-phones-2022.html" target="_blank"><b>The Best Camera Phones for 2022</b></a></li><li><br /></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Disclaimer: This post contains ads and affiliate links which help to support this site.</i></div><p></p><p><br /></p>Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304596718908705463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400676020050162869.post-74391382514352031912022-07-25T18:01:00.003+08:002022-07-25T18:01:41.161+08:00William Eggleston's The Outlands: Superior Photographic Outtakes<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjifp7NyWS5id7NuBx4I5AQhZVYG0dsYCHHgVhMYpZ3eLqqQWZWVRlLwPClNPm5mgWv22jGlv_jh7gduwc4v6jRRB1ZaTEbmvqzBKBvXijYSJnw26pJvMJH-bhR3wUPHalm9gJPw381UQpmbM3gW3DyNuy0PvVXVx-pEEZEttccG4_ghI665CkeSNL7Lw/s1694/eggleston-outlands-car-steidl.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1078" data-original-width="1694" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjifp7NyWS5id7NuBx4I5AQhZVYG0dsYCHHgVhMYpZ3eLqqQWZWVRlLwPClNPm5mgWv22jGlv_jh7gduwc4v6jRRB1ZaTEbmvqzBKBvXijYSJnw26pJvMJH-bhR3wUPHalm9gJPw381UQpmbM3gW3DyNuy0PvVXVx-pEEZEttccG4_ghI665CkeSNL7Lw/w640-h408/eggleston-outlands-car-steidl.png" width="640" /></a></p><p></p><p>The last time William Eggleston was featured on this blog was <a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2013/01/william-eggleston-father-of-color.html" target="_blank">almost 10 years ago</a> as an introduction into <a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2013/01/william-eggleston-father-of-color.html">Eggleston's impact on color photography</a>, and photography in general. Recently, a series of new books on Eggleston's early color photographs was published which gathers some of the outtakes from his works. This is <a href="https://amzn.to/3z7kJIF" target="_blank">William Eggleston's Outlands</a>.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>The Outlands follow in the footsteps of <a href="https://amzn.to/3otCYTW">Chromes</a> and the <a href="https://amzn.to/3vcRF1A" target="_blank">Democratic Forest</a> earlier edited and published by <a href="https://steidl.de/Books/The-Outlands-0617444957.html" target="_blank">Steidl</a>. These publications are unique in that they heavily involve the children of Eggleston who appear as editors in these works.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7VRpNWDIdXEZ6hqYZ_71llrsvpfZqIQgKn4ucRXFEpqzNS8gSmd2VtSzo94wLy_KtRLWWTtQp33MtXqm4fn5FUw6l_7SPnr94Vk80C1SqX1h9xRLzfmtDdXu9H2pnSr5KWAjpE59VBFdl3TScdTWFBxlosazpxKgBLv1IGYtDQ3r_QeYt04YChqsv8w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1800" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7VRpNWDIdXEZ6hqYZ_71llrsvpfZqIQgKn4ucRXFEpqzNS8gSmd2VtSzo94wLy_KtRLWWTtQp33MtXqm4fn5FUw6l_7SPnr94Vk80C1SqX1h9xRLzfmtDdXu9H2pnSr5KWAjpE59VBFdl3TScdTWFBxlosazpxKgBLv1IGYtDQ3r_QeYt04YChqsv8w=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">The Origins of the Eggleston's Outlands</h2><div>After the work on the definitive issue on <a href="https://amzn.to/3vcRF1A" target="_blank">The Democratic Forest</a>, Steidl decided to look at Eggleston's photographs from 1969 to 1974. This was meant to be definitive review of early work. possibly mostly from the Chromes, but many have never been printed, despite their high quality content.</div><p>Due to many factors, this was a publication that was more than 5 years in the making, but the results speak for themselves.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP5caxG5OgaX8LpoqVF2AVMnJHl-Na_b6AXlKhMH5yufb1BXuH60rvLNp82BuwtZdHvvxflgo1CdwZsw4WKD6Gad8bkikggo7VZF1QhP_M7du7RcvjoA93AH0yfpj4h_GLSTIN3qA2ARtWatOvy93TeCiMyS_ZT87LdK6kL79sCFvbiugEmVxo8H026Q/s1608/william-eggleston-coca-cola-coke.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="1608" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP5caxG5OgaX8LpoqVF2AVMnJHl-Na_b6AXlKhMH5yufb1BXuH60rvLNp82BuwtZdHvvxflgo1CdwZsw4WKD6Gad8bkikggo7VZF1QhP_M7du7RcvjoA93AH0yfpj4h_GLSTIN3qA2ARtWatOvy93TeCiMyS_ZT87LdK6kL79sCFvbiugEmVxo8H026Q/w640-h430/william-eggleston-coca-cola-coke.png" width="640" /></a></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">The Origin of The Outlands Name</h2><p>The term "Outlands" refer to the photo outtakes that never made it into Eggleston's earlier publications. At the same time, the title refers to the outskirts of Memphis where Eggleston took many of these photographs. In particular, the name was taken from one image which shows "The Outlands" on a sign placed in the front lawn of a suburban house. </p><p>This image, along with the general location and theme of the entire work, contributed to the publication's title.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTY8ijhFFqMMbz5H1A4FY0jDYzU1mkp1y8D2LhkLDv4S64-zg3GVBmDOc8ZZOr9e0wDFs3VqPlcszO4gJHFwL-vke-TJsVH_obrxY6W4TMA_v4qO7CwLIws26Sg_yywjlvDNKaBbFgazsDAf4uNlG6-5tImvz-fSMzb6Zkr2OU7qFLokPW4dG4Eg-yhw/s1671/outlands-name-origin-eggleston.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="1671" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTY8ijhFFqMMbz5H1A4FY0jDYzU1mkp1y8D2LhkLDv4S64-zg3GVBmDOc8ZZOr9e0wDFs3VqPlcszO4gJHFwL-vke-TJsVH_obrxY6W4TMA_v4qO7CwLIws26Sg_yywjlvDNKaBbFgazsDAf4uNlG6-5tImvz-fSMzb6Zkr2OU7qFLokPW4dG4Eg-yhw/w640-h414/outlands-name-origin-eggleston.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">The Content of the Outlands</h2><p>When the editors started on the Outlands project, it was assumed that many of the photographs would be taken from the recently published "Chromes" photobook, as well as from Eggleston's familiar works such as "The Democratic Forest". However, towards the end of the curation, the editors counted more than 400 plates included in this 3-volume series, many of them never before published, but all of them of excellent photographic content.</p><p>Aside from the street photography content, The Outlands also contain familial work. During this time, Eggleston took photos of his family who were with him during his photo taking process, and so the Outlands also represent a sort of family album of William Eggleston's time in Memphis.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNJ6Pa-J7LA1Ko1QtnwT1jqF_DZXIDZ5dvCQfF6TM4t7cml8Jovp3qDmAQgSMV3T549gI8J7ho6vC27c4xlynNnKktOzf50kxhkdJNAszRDwUzTfxausMKOd_SGzUTtvZ4AHTgcF4cN2bIUN1hrRe_KjYQ1gEt2kPPck58dhlaFWPwzzd6V_ftdpoUyQ/s1684/william-eggleston-family.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="1684" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNJ6Pa-J7LA1Ko1QtnwT1jqF_DZXIDZ5dvCQfF6TM4t7cml8Jovp3qDmAQgSMV3T549gI8J7ho6vC27c4xlynNnKktOzf50kxhkdJNAszRDwUzTfxausMKOd_SGzUTtvZ4AHTgcF4cN2bIUN1hrRe_KjYQ1gEt2kPPck58dhlaFWPwzzd6V_ftdpoUyQ/w640-h410/william-eggleston-family.png" width="640" /></a></p><p>The Outlands is the last look into Eggleston's five year work with color transparency film while he was in Tennessee, and provides a glimpse into an era and place that can no longer be seen in today's digital and social media hungry world. Just like Chromes and the Democratic Forest, it allows viewers a glimpse of the not-often seen, while not necessarily being voyeuristic.</p><p>The next series in the making will take a look at William Eggleston's black and white photographs. This is highly anticipated because Eggleston was made popular for his deep color work, but his early monochromatic photographs already show his signature street photography style even without the color. </p><p>While we wait for those monochrome images, check out the video below from Steidl on the creation of the amazing Outlands series:</p><p></p>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/R8coO3s4Z78" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3z7kJIF" target="_blank">William Eggleston: The Outlands</a></b> here</li><li>Get <a href="https://amzn.to/3otCYTW" target="_blank"><b>William Eggleston: Chromes</b></a> here</li><li>Get <a href="https://amzn.to/3vcRF1A" target="_blank"><b>William Eggleston: The Democratic Forest</b></a> here</li></ul><div>While you're here, check out the first post on <a href=" The last time William Eggleston was featured on this blog was almost 10 years ago as an introduction into Eggleston's impact on color photography, and photography in general. Recently, a series of new books on Eggleston's early color photographs was published which gathers some of the outtakes from his works. This is William Eggleston's Outlands. The Outlands follow in the footsteps of Chromes and the Democratic Forest earlier edited and published by Steidl. These publications are unique in that they heavily involve the children of Eggleston who appear as editors in these works. The Origins of the Eggleston's Outlands After the work on the definitive issue on The Democratic Forest, Steidl decided to look at Eggleston's photographs from 1969 to 1974. This was meant to be definitive review of early work. possibly mostly from the Chromes, but many have never been printed, despite their high quality content. Due to many factors, this was a publication that was more than 5 years in the making, but the results speak for themselves. The Origin of The Outlands Name The term "Outlands" refer to the photo outtakes that never made it into Eggleston's earlier publications. At the same time, the title refers to the outskirts of Memphis where Eggleston took many of these photographs. In particular, the name was taken from one image which shows "The Outlands" on a sign placed in the front lawn of a suburban house. This image, along with the general location and theme of the entire work, contributed to the publication's title. The Content of the Outlands When the editors started on the Outlands project, it was assumed that many of the photographs would be taken from the recently published "Chromes" photobook, as well as from Eggleston's familiar works such as "The Democratic Forest". However, towards the end of the curation, the editors counted more than 400 plates included in this 3-volume series, many of them never before published, but all of them of excellent photographic content. Aside from the street photography content, The Outlands also contain familial work. During this time, Eggleston took photos of his family who were with him during his photo taking process, and so the Outlands also represent a sort of family album of William Eggleston's time in Memphis. The Outlands is the last look into Eggleston's five year work with color transparency film while he was in Tennessee, and provides a glimpse into an era and place that can no longer be seen in today's digital and social media hungry world. Just like Chromes and the Democratic Forest, it allows viewers a glimpse of the not-often seen, while not necessarily being voyeuristic. The next series in the making will take a look at William Eggleston's black and white photographs. This is highly anticipated because Eggleston was made popular for his deep color work, but his early monochromatic photographs already show his signature street photography style even without the color. While we wait for those monochrome images, check out the video below from Steidl on the creation of the amazing Outlands series: Get William Eggleston: The Outlands here Get William Eggleston: Chromes here Get William Eggleston: The Democratic Forest here" target="_blank">William Eggleston's color photography</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Disclaimer: This post contains ads and affiliate links which help to support this site.</i></div><div><br /></div><p></p>Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304596718908705463noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400676020050162869.post-11904682895901181172022-07-11T15:54:00.002+08:002022-07-28T09:27:32.824+08:00Canon Compact Camera Buying Guide for 2022 (DSLR, Mirrorless and Point-and-Shoot)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Ewgi0n3_99MaV_ZDiFJQcbRloLqwfParhDPMFMrxBK4gTHUJSOfScQsXgpbvk7gsQH68_HxE7MhUCllxjLKFzNDKC3CySlZ-2FISIpK_QNx-zo_JDakDOVLq4OaLOvpwvy_TRldG2R7y7jH7tnywAfnPuDGojzIa43AqDSPcaoUA0fRX-42h6TjJ-Q/s1500/canong1xfront.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1028" data-original-width="1500" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Ewgi0n3_99MaV_ZDiFJQcbRloLqwfParhDPMFMrxBK4gTHUJSOfScQsXgpbvk7gsQH68_HxE7MhUCllxjLKFzNDKC3CySlZ-2FISIpK_QNx-zo_JDakDOVLq4OaLOvpwvy_TRldG2R7y7jH7tnywAfnPuDGojzIa43AqDSPcaoUA0fRX-42h6TjJ-Q/w640-h438/canong1xfront.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Canon is undoutably the leading camera manufacturer in the world, with 2021 sales statistics showing it garnered <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/1004962/global-leading-manufacturers-digital-cameras-market-share-sales-volume/" target="_blank">almost half of all global sales</a>. This high sales figure may be due to its extensive line up of cameras, from simple point and shoots, to compact APS-C cameras, to professional mirrorless cameras. Here we'll take a look at Canon's line up, but focus on only compact cameras, from their 1-inch sensor compacts to their APS-C sensor cameras (DSLR and mirrorless), and guide you which compact Canon camera is the best for your buying budget.</p><span></span><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">Canon G Point-and-Shoot Compact Cameras</h1><div>Canon's line of point-and-shoot cameras offer everything from the simplest compact camera to more advanced manual mini-cameras. In an age where smartphones are taking over the photography industry, these little cameras over a slight edge in terms of image quality and configurability. The options below are geared more towards professionals or enthusiast photographers since they typically offer the larger 1-inch and APS-C sensors, something not yet usually found in compact cameras. </div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3c9lcCE" target="_blank">Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III</a> </h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5NlxbiOTszALuU-rsoRUgt5YZmVy2cwJi1_wveoqZLoAFL6Q4ccrXSn_gqhurp8ESnWB6gO12xzKrmQgs16rY1zvTr9z91j7bHPGwz8EumXKZMS2Yge_Ni4_jZLJyAVp-4syCyBqqkik5oTivJNeB7qw750CcimxIQIgWHcHcsJLXfkUGSjLdEh98jw/s1355/cano-g7x.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="956" data-original-width="1355" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5NlxbiOTszALuU-rsoRUgt5YZmVy2cwJi1_wveoqZLoAFL6Q4ccrXSn_gqhurp8ESnWB6gO12xzKrmQgs16rY1zvTr9z91j7bHPGwz8EumXKZMS2Yge_Ni4_jZLJyAVp-4syCyBqqkik5oTivJNeB7qw750CcimxIQIgWHcHcsJLXfkUGSjLdEh98jw/w640-h452/cano-g7x.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Canon's PowerShot series has always been popular for travel and casual photography, and with the G7X Mark III, newbies into photography and videography can jump in without too much fiddling. This compact camera captures 20.1 Megapixel images with it's larger 1.0” stacked CMOS sensor. It's fixed lens can zoom in up to 4.2x times, and has a built in Image stabilizer. Most importantly for vloggers, it can capture 4K 30P or FHD 120p video.</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3c9lcCE" target="_blank"><b>Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III</b></a> here</li></ul><div><br /></div></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3OYkMNQ" target="_blank">Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II</a></h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip2INwIL4UnAj_0xGoIhYzE628bZrYiF0JMiQ84dcU97CxI2p4Skd59H6LfQLHQvBj0fFGPMzJ3hvOCQur3f1_oaf-LO7c2T6UwG_VdSDm8q9W3i-LtzIIiTI7TyTJJQi9qSlwJ77M5R7DQVe-nGYSBZl-sGXmZNGU3sTUqWZMqnZXj-AmrXYQfcjZJg/s947/canon-g5-x.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="669" data-original-width="947" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip2INwIL4UnAj_0xGoIhYzE628bZrYiF0JMiQ84dcU97CxI2p4Skd59H6LfQLHQvBj0fFGPMzJ3hvOCQur3f1_oaf-LO7c2T6UwG_VdSDm8q9W3i-LtzIIiTI7TyTJJQi9qSlwJ77M5R7DQVe-nGYSBZl-sGXmZNGU3sTUqWZMqnZXj-AmrXYQfcjZJg/w640-h452/canon-g5-x.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Next up in the Canon G compact series is the PowerShot G5 X Mark II. This has slightly similar specs as the G7X, with it's 20.1 MP 1-inch sensor. However, this cameras has 5x optical zoom with image stabilizer, also captures 4K 30p / FHD 120p video, and even has a pop-up electronic viewfinder.</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3OYkMNQ" target="_blank"><b>Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II</b></a> here</li></ul><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3RmZPOe" target="_blank">Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III</a></h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdqEwdohIYbNzZGfEPGnDq1wt5DomJmVY8CP5PV5RTLsrLqZfV2tunrmbGmyG1Cd0GT3h21ubj5-m7hTJX5WfMpsTcP6kaElam0AsJiuk7JJfywE03N6oFrBri7EQYf8LlupKbtJ4XWC8QIG5NwFtg-N8-CN2Zj8uQCmTNPFZA5JF9jRMsKMn9WZc9-Q/s1497/canong1x.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1205" data-original-width="1497" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdqEwdohIYbNzZGfEPGnDq1wt5DomJmVY8CP5PV5RTLsrLqZfV2tunrmbGmyG1Cd0GT3h21ubj5-m7hTJX5WfMpsTcP6kaElam0AsJiuk7JJfywE03N6oFrBri7EQYf8LlupKbtJ4XWC8QIG5NwFtg-N8-CN2Zj8uQCmTNPFZA5JF9jRMsKMn9WZc9-Q/w640-h516/canong1x.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>The top of the line in Canon's Powershot series is the G1 X Mark III. Not only can this capture higher resolution images (24.2 Megapixels), it sports a CMOS (APS-C) sensor which is usually only found in professional DSLR or mirrorless cameras. It also has better construction with it's weather resistant body, so it's a great camera for vlogging outdoors.</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3RmZPOe" target="_blank">Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III</a> </b>here</li></ul></div><p></p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">Canon EF-S Cameras</h1><div>The Canon EF-S line is part of Canon's DSLR EOS line, specifically for APS-C cameras. This means that they have a smaller sensor size than professional DSLR cameras, but are still popular because of their relatively compact size factor. </div><div><br /></div><div>EF-S cameras such as the Rebel T7 or EOS 7D can also make use of EF lenses which are meant for the larger full-frame Canon EF cameras, so some photographers may start with the Rebel beginner camera, upgrade their camera lenses first, then upgrade their camera bodies later on.</div><div><br /></div><div>While the EF-S cameras are now much older and losing popularity due to the rise of mirrorless cameras, they are still a viable option for beginners or photography enthusiasts who don't want to spend too much on their cameras. Below are some popular EF-S camera options.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3yp5drv" target="_blank">Canon EOS Rebel T7 (2000D)</a></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0B0KIoFdwUs18-WNna0bImYEYh9DLJQIVvEgejwLcQ1Bwsy8-xqWmxlvqW7l70x_-naJAUABoHQc_VjvwQuzAakLHqFsmvaYL8MDxzKqnqk__N4uy16fZO_AyWVzthnQIZPHH66Lr4QCd0qXB0hVo26Yk8pwqvtDo091HIJd9qMYTY7nk8iPlRYTvpA/s1428/canon%20rebel%20t7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1258" data-original-width="1428" height="564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0B0KIoFdwUs18-WNna0bImYEYh9DLJQIVvEgejwLcQ1Bwsy8-xqWmxlvqW7l70x_-naJAUABoHQc_VjvwQuzAakLHqFsmvaYL8MDxzKqnqk__N4uy16fZO_AyWVzthnQIZPHH66Lr4QCd0qXB0hVo26Yk8pwqvtDo091HIJd9qMYTY7nk8iPlRYTvpA/w640-h564/canon%20rebel%20t7.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>The Canon Rebel T7 (also known as the 2000D) is affordable and effective. Starting at around $500, it can capture up to 24.1 megapixel images, and while it's not as fast or advanced as flagship DSLRs, it's WiFi is a popular feature for beginners who want to share photos they've captured with friends and family.</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3yp5drv" target="_blank">Canon EOS Rebel T7</a></b> here</li></ul><div><br /></div></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3OWSumH" target="_blank">Canon EOS 90D</a></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJZ9lVCqURNgwcm5_d2C2SmPYbsKmkcKDegrj95Km0rksYgfDPNjlS2dcF8iuujapOWPsM7H3vPhxeK3l4XgpiuzT0DFCssQLUbMYXmgl0movpnoy--n6RpFyF-Hd3z757-6TvzeWrIAqWcRqjEZg7JnuLP_LTHU0mN8Hl56aqaeo9mCVlDoulJo_pFg/s764/canon%2090d.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="714" data-original-width="764" height="598" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJZ9lVCqURNgwcm5_d2C2SmPYbsKmkcKDegrj95Km0rksYgfDPNjlS2dcF8iuujapOWPsM7H3vPhxeK3l4XgpiuzT0DFCssQLUbMYXmgl0movpnoy--n6RpFyF-Hd3z757-6TvzeWrIAqWcRqjEZg7JnuLP_LTHU0mN8Hl56aqaeo9mCVlDoulJo_pFg/w640-h598/canon%2090d.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>The Canon EOS 90D is a step up from the Canon Rebel series. The 90D in particular can capture up to 32.5MP images with its APS-C sized sensor, and also allows for video recording of 4K/30p. As with more modern cameras, it sports a vari-angle touch screen and has built in WiFi for easy connection to your smartphone.</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3OWSumH" target="_blank"><b>Canon EOS 90D</b></a> here</li></ul><div><br /></div></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3AAU5KC" target="_blank">Canon EOS 7D Mark II</a></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNbCEVCASNNRur_6fPKZrmLMMX8DI6EYOoHzu8qfEag1H44nKRimkl065tCBoJpmEfC3KtPmsmadgiZkKuCDrEyd6auYyBayDYYEwTGJvqZyHzGhaULgfXwyZ6a0n_lWAMTU-VmVCvYfwLoAi_XjmpTNP88WmniW6_HTADxWoB64mItORruJGf9dt8TA/s1500/canon%2070%20d.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1498" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNbCEVCASNNRur_6fPKZrmLMMX8DI6EYOoHzu8qfEag1H44nKRimkl065tCBoJpmEfC3KtPmsmadgiZkKuCDrEyd6auYyBayDYYEwTGJvqZyHzGhaULgfXwyZ6a0n_lWAMTU-VmVCvYfwLoAi_XjmpTNP88WmniW6_HTADxWoB64mItORruJGf9dt8TA/w640-h640/canon%2070%20d.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3AAU5KC" target="_blank">Canon EOS 7D Mark II</a> is a prosumer-level APS-C camera, and and is a capable sport camera as well. The 7D Mark II captures 20.2 MP images at 10 frames per second and can go up to ISO 16000. Although it belongs to the APS-C line of cameras, its quality put this camera just below the full-frame 5D line of cameras.</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3AAU5KC" target="_blank"><b>Canon EOS 7D Mark II</b></a> here</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;">Canon EF-M Cameras</h1><div>The Canon EF-M line is Canon's first foray into the mirrorless camera system, and these cameras are generally smaller and lighter compared to their DSLR cameras. Their smaller size is also due partly to their use of APS-C cropped sensors. These cameras are popular for vlogging and travel. Check out the EF-M cameras below.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3OY18Bq" target="_blank">Canon EOS M200 </a></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGVyqCnpDvUY4-04kkcdAP-QJRAur8-JCEgRbpyxv22E9g2dAnvd4JoB5VZKAy1ilaWj6UbE8yBlqCG6DBrChhQfmogqr-NVGmLFbCaELUIS9HNNuViZpHg-NRN5BLcGJvOvyEFqKYs6jM52pnLDQA1UqX_KlzpdefFIwJ3_Hwb7hpAQFBC0nm6_RoLw/s1017/m200.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="950" data-original-width="1017" height="598" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGVyqCnpDvUY4-04kkcdAP-QJRAur8-JCEgRbpyxv22E9g2dAnvd4JoB5VZKAy1ilaWj6UbE8yBlqCG6DBrChhQfmogqr-NVGmLFbCaELUIS9HNNuViZpHg-NRN5BLcGJvOvyEFqKYs6jM52pnLDQA1UqX_KlzpdefFIwJ3_Hwb7hpAQFBC0nm6_RoLw/w640-h598/m200.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Canon EOS M200 is a compact option for beginners looking to get into the mirrorless Canon system. This popular vlogging camera is able to capture great images as well with its 24.1 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor. It also has a touchscreen LCD which articulates 180° for selfie vlogging. It's a very compact camera, with its flash being hidden away and only firing when it's in use.</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3OY18Bq" target="_blank">Canon EOS M200</a></b> here</li></ul></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3OUN4Jb" target="_blank">Canon EOS M50 Mark II</a></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXCyPARLtCr_MwXR9PnmoBCn7cr5nGFiq5W6AsSd5uh09A_6oE3WosWQa1ydCZJ7wWlTrKIE3yHkdSeRzvOi_WIVTwaqqFp7t7Gvm-4A8P4pw6UXNKYo1yzLtatfBYndZ0XQz4mjBPHdkLe07FMtdsWfN0L6J2bvcJOCNJ8l_F0RxlUBpJmlDVbl_vLw/s991/canon%20m50ii.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="991" data-original-width="991" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXCyPARLtCr_MwXR9PnmoBCn7cr5nGFiq5W6AsSd5uh09A_6oE3WosWQa1ydCZJ7wWlTrKIE3yHkdSeRzvOi_WIVTwaqqFp7t7Gvm-4A8P4pw6UXNKYo1yzLtatfBYndZ0XQz4mjBPHdkLe07FMtdsWfN0L6J2bvcJOCNJ8l_F0RxlUBpJmlDVbl_vLw/w640-h640/canon%20m50ii.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div>The Canon EOS M50 Mark II is the bigger brother to the M200, and has similar features with its 24.1 MP APS-C sensor, but the M50 goes a step further with its electronic viewfinder (EVF) and deeper grip. This makes the M50 better suited for travel photography or street photography. The M50 Mark II also has a built-in flash above it's EVF.</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3OUN4Jb" target="_blank"><b>Canon EOS M50 Mark II</b></a> here</li></ul></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3RkErck" target="_blank">Canon EOS M6 Mark II</a></h2><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirDpObmyna2y9ji_2Wz-KIEPAdLa-rg3qcbpJlIgqZJ1-LiOkP3zzvCgQbbFf2m98MAVMCNCvJ-SKXyCrObLhxJkdqDbW8k4lznrMG5938_xkoRnNNvy-sJIUEl6xdf_K1U5fEqC6-xejmLK8iY92uF7HL3DFV0hyDxJvnLGdVw-LaOqro5CNXVMxXcg/s857/canon%20m6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="835" data-original-width="857" height="624" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirDpObmyna2y9ji_2Wz-KIEPAdLa-rg3qcbpJlIgqZJ1-LiOkP3zzvCgQbbFf2m98MAVMCNCvJ-SKXyCrObLhxJkdqDbW8k4lznrMG5938_xkoRnNNvy-sJIUEl6xdf_K1U5fEqC6-xejmLK8iY92uF7HL3DFV0hyDxJvnLGdVw-LaOqro5CNXVMxXcg/w640-h624/canon%20m6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div>The Canon EOS M6 Mark II is the most premium option in the Canon EOS M line. It has better build quality and higher image resolution with 32.5 Megapixels. It can capture images at up to 14 frames per second, and has AF/AE tracking. This little camera is able to capture 4K UHD 30P or Full HD 129P. While it does not have a built-in viewfinder, the Electronic Viewfinder EVF-DC2 accessory offers a 2.36 million-dot resolution.</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3RkErck" target="_blank">Canon EOS M6 Mark II</a> </b>here</li></ul><div><br /></div></div><h1 style="text-align: left;">Canon RF-S Cameras</h1><div>In 2022, Canon announced the R7 and R10, the APS-C cameras for its latest mirrorless R mount system. Just like the older EF-S cameras, the RF-S lens cameras can take both RF and RF-S lenses, so these cameras are a good option if you want to get into the Canon R mount system and later upgrade the camera bodies. Check out the R7 and R10's specs below.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3yRC35v" target="_blank">Canon EOS R10</a></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoSwGW7Fwjxpb3HK23-MWrXIB2vUBPDzR8o4HgC_VTrLk1SO5kTJJW5MiXqMeZSAzHxUwJ1h1eCZGA2hETqMFp6KXkBYxAHTWSoZHHRSyYh1qKew1IjSbCLv10X5Z72EL6a4tyTvAPHkZnCNXxDTHs378ghLNBy7enhnBH4lX5GelcEsC82-jMfnUfZg/s929/canon-r10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="731" data-original-width="929" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoSwGW7Fwjxpb3HK23-MWrXIB2vUBPDzR8o4HgC_VTrLk1SO5kTJJW5MiXqMeZSAzHxUwJ1h1eCZGA2hETqMFp6KXkBYxAHTWSoZHHRSyYh1qKew1IjSbCLv10X5Z72EL6a4tyTvAPHkZnCNXxDTHs378ghLNBy7enhnBH4lX5GelcEsC82-jMfnUfZg/w640-h504/canon-r10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>The Canon EOS R10 is the entry level camera for starters into the R camera system. It has a 24.2 megapixels APS-C, and can even shoot 15 fps for its mechanical shutter. Although it's an entry level camera, it inherits the auto focus subject tracking capabilities of the more advanced R3 camera.</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3yRC35v" target="_blank"><b>Canon EOS R10</b></a> here</li></ul><div><br /></div></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3yRumfK" target="_blank">Canon EOS 7</a></h2><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMSLiwjDAlgjpPkH729l2juvDxQjz6JV_YQUDxuY57gYq67FuiiMlQkhIEVZwmnKwdfAA8Z6yZBR6uU_y20I0J2Ecfg3bJSnq9YAyvt7cYXMmE_DFckQjOIJQfFF3TvbQLJTNHFxnHTqirH31kqWiZg8eyKEfOH6u7YgPUf8Yqc3xF0KeSe5MRQlwa4Q/s1060/canon-r7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="904" data-original-width="1060" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMSLiwjDAlgjpPkH729l2juvDxQjz6JV_YQUDxuY57gYq67FuiiMlQkhIEVZwmnKwdfAA8Z6yZBR6uU_y20I0J2Ecfg3bJSnq9YAyvt7cYXMmE_DFckQjOIJQfFF3TvbQLJTNHFxnHTqirH31kqWiZg8eyKEfOH6u7YgPUf8Yqc3xF0KeSe5MRQlwa4Q/w640-h546/canon-r7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Canon EOS 7 inherits all the features in the R10, but sports a newly developed APS-C sensor that captures up to 32.5 megapixel images with a native ISO range of 100-32000. This is the camera to get for Canon user's looking for the cropped advantage of longer focal lengths, while using the superior RF L lenses.</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3yRumfK">Canon EOS 7</a></b> here</li></ul><div><br /></div></div><h1>Canon Mirrorless Cameras vs Canon Compact Cameras</h1><div>With the above plethora of choices, it can be difficult to determine if one should go with a traditional compact point-and-shoot camera, or with an interchangeable lens system camera. If you're not much for changing lenses or learning about manual photography and favor portability and ease of use, you can choose can choose compact cameras such as the <a href="https://amzn.to/3c9lcCE" target="_blank">Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III</a> or the <a href="https://amzn.to/3OYkMNQ" target="_blank">Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II</a>. Else, if you are more into customizability and professional quality images and videos, go for any of the interchangeable lens camera systems (EF-S, EF-M or RF).</div><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;">Canon EF-S vs Canon EF-M</h1><p>The EF-S and EF-M are now the older APS-C interchangeable lens systems that Canon now offers. The main difference is that the EF-S is a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirrorless_camera" target="_blank">DSLR system</a>, while the EF-M is a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirrorless_camera" target="_blank">mirrorless system</a>. If you're on a tight budget and don't mind older and bigger cameras that have a proven formula, go with the EF-S <a href="https://amzn.to/3yp5drv" target="_blank">Canon EOS Rebel T7</a><b> </b>or <a href="https://amzn.to/3OWSumH" target="_blank">Canon EOS 90D</a> If you prefer smaller cameras with the latest technologies, go with the EF-M<span> </span><a href="https://amzn.to/3OUN4Jb" target="_blank">Canon EOS M50 Mark II</a> or <a href="https://amzn.to/3RkErck" target="_blank">Canon EOS M6 Mark II</a>. </p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">Canon EF-M or Canon RF</h1><p>With the recent announcement of the Canon R7 and R10, the Canon EOS M mount is effectively discontinued, which means we probably won't see an update on the EOS M6, M50 or the M200, and that we'll probably see more developments related to the RF mount for APS-C cameras. However, this does not mean that EF-M cameras are not a good choice for a beginner camera.</p><p>The Canon EF-M Mount with cameras such as the M50 would still make a viable option to start with mirrorless cameras as this system as there are numerous video tutorials online, as well as third party lens options from Sigma, Tamron, and affordable manual lenses from China as well. </p><p>However, the RF line represents the future development for Canon, and this probably be their main focus for the next decade. Ultimately, for those looking for an already established system, the EF-M cameras are still viable, while the <a href="https://amzn.to/3yRumfK">Canon EOS 7</a> or <a href="https://amzn.to/3yRC35v" target="_blank">Canon EOS R10</a> are best for those looking to upgrade to a full-frame RF camera in the future.</p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">Conclusion</h1><p>The best compact camera is not necessarily the one with the most advanced features, nor is it the least expensive option. It's the camera that suits your needs at the present time. If you're already set on choosing from Canon's camera lineup, you have to decide first if you're ok with a fixed lens camera (the G PowerShot line), or prefer more customizability with their interchangeable lens systems. If you're going with interchangeable lenses, the DSLR (EF-S) line is the tried and true formula, while the mirrorless lines (EF-M and RF) are the next generation systems. </p><p><br /></p><p>While you're here, have a look at these other camera gear recommendations:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/06/the-best-dslr-cameras-of-2022.html" target="_blank">The Best DSLRs of 2022</a></b></li><li><b><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/06/the-best-vlogging-cameras-of-2022.html" target="_blank">The Best Vlogging Cameras of 2022</a></b></li><li><b><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-beginner-cameras-for-2022-part.html" target="_blank">The Best Beginner Cameras of 2022</a></b></li><li><b><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-compact-cameras-of-2022-part-i.html" target="_blank">The Best Compact Cameras of 2022</a></b></li><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-best-camera-phones-2022.html" target="_blank"><b>The Best Camera Phones 2022</b></a></li></ul><div><br /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Disclaimer: This post contains ads and affiliate links which help to support this site.</i></p>Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304596718908705463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400676020050162869.post-59994042946917876042022-06-30T14:08:00.001+08:002022-06-30T14:08:51.912+08:00Trump's Official White House Photographer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2YB-1ONTkhB2fTVk2OhrC43Chn9Z995-GBnj8rpscnZ-aOe1bacxu0cv6-PA-6BoTj-gMiBJbQhdSN4HBMFnKj8J6YA1KsnAvQi_OdJP0-Nv0xfrjNM_6FIaQ9unKieZd9DwfHXo9uKv5ueNM77sw61euZPb122PgfAuSo6bWp5DWuc1GMyuVrNIemA/s799/50664501548_1bddfd2306_c%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2YB-1ONTkhB2fTVk2OhrC43Chn9Z995-GBnj8rpscnZ-aOe1bacxu0cv6-PA-6BoTj-gMiBJbQhdSN4HBMFnKj8J6YA1KsnAvQi_OdJP0-Nv0xfrjNM_6FIaQ9unKieZd9DwfHXo9uKv5ueNM77sw61euZPb122PgfAuSo6bWp5DWuc1GMyuVrNIemA/w640-h426/50664501548_1bddfd2306_c%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>White House photographers enjoy unprecedented access to the American President, and their unique perspective provide for memorable stories and anecdotes even years after they have left the Oval Office. In 2021 when President Donald Trump left the White House, it provided an opportunity for White House photographer Shealah Craighead to create her own photobook with selected photographs of Trump and the White House from 2017 to 2021. Unfortunately, her photobook may never be published. </p><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQaPMJbvo5D-Ly2pX6iPHtfMMcUFONgBVcZl0j28wuchwnj4_l1VopkKqYHMjZBij7Sd8QnsSG0AleAvzoX4x36Za6XH7No5WYDDbw13jTejhjt7B7ps5qLfNIPbwIMvP86mnARWezYR-QgVRS1R7xG2FwjMMmsm1gWQen4xTVS_bNubPNXPjjAJ-NWw/s799/34383318535_69ea4441de_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQaPMJbvo5D-Ly2pX6iPHtfMMcUFONgBVcZl0j28wuchwnj4_l1VopkKqYHMjZBij7Sd8QnsSG0AleAvzoX4x36Za6XH7No5WYDDbw13jTejhjt7B7ps5qLfNIPbwIMvP86mnARWezYR-QgVRS1R7xG2FwjMMmsm1gWQen4xTVS_bNubPNXPjjAJ-NWw/w640-h426/34383318535_69ea4441de_c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Shealah Craighead was the Chief <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/mar/31/trump-white-house-photographer-shealah-craighead-book" target="_blank">White House photographer</a> during President Trump's time in office, and had been preparing to publish her own book with selected photographs of President Trump as well as other significant images captured during that time. Initially, Trump was set to write the foreword to Craighead's book, a practice done by <a href="https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/03/donald-trump-shealah-craighead-book" target="_blank">past presidents for their own chief photographers</a>. However this changed later on when <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/31/us/politics/trump-photographer-shealah-craighead.html" target="_blank">Trump's aides requested she defer this</a> to make way for Trump's own book published in December 2021.</p><p>Although there are <a href="https://amzn.to/39XwnO3" target="_blank">third party options available</a>, a photo book from Craighead would have provided a unique glimpse into an insider's perspective of the Trump White House, and this would have been even more compelling coming from the official White House photographer. </p><h1 style="text-align: left;">Official Photographer for Obama and Reagan</h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGM4PTx3U6LQ0hO3PEY4ZuusEu6xwn0BRwKw_iWgLC9rVB6PBS_3tdW45KHx7F6eroMv7g9CTxNge3QWM5SRVM244vPvq58ChRr7QcyD7pk_P4w6W3ZS54v_1Y3Vv8j6FOeBAiDGI-F5jZ9CWH9-4TMhGyu7eRntxk1OqOhDXQ0d8uk5bksmUw6ZpLHQ/s799/24154928721_84fb402cc3_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGM4PTx3U6LQ0hO3PEY4ZuusEu6xwn0BRwKw_iWgLC9rVB6PBS_3tdW45KHx7F6eroMv7g9CTxNge3QWM5SRVM244vPvq58ChRr7QcyD7pk_P4w6W3ZS54v_1Y3Vv8j6FOeBAiDGI-F5jZ9CWH9-4TMhGyu7eRntxk1OqOhDXQ0d8uk5bksmUw6ZpLHQ/w640-h426/24154928721_84fb402cc3_c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><a href="https://www.petesouza.com/" target="_blank">Pete Souza</a> was Barack Obama's official White House photographer and has had a long career as a photojournalist. Souza started out as a newspaper photographer, but worked his way to the White House several decades ago even before becoming a photographer for Obama; in the 1980s, Souza was an official White House photographer for then President Reagan. After Reagan's presidency, Souza continued to work as a freelance photographer, and in the 2000s, covered Obama's rise to presidency before becoming his official photographer.</p><p>Unlike Craighead, Souza enjoyed the support of President Obama in publishing his photobooks, with his first one, "Obama: An Intimate Portrait" receiving a foreword from Obama himself. Souza has published other book as well, with his early <a href="https://amzn.to/3Owyffs" target="_blank">photographs covering Reagan's White House</a> still available, and recently launching "<a href="https://amzn.to/3udXc7l" target="_blank">Shade: A Tale of Two Presidents</a>" which contrasts Reagan and Obama's presidencies through Souza's eyes as a White House photographer. </p><h1 style="text-align: left;">Other White House Photobooks</h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsdi6yHmQew6ThFeNYSuspwZQhWuCravuL4nNBFHWSFs873e8n9xlR6BvakFDmLB1UHIPr1bLOKgzs8-X-f8f7QEtO8QP2jdRFFTrFTu81nitKEkxY8tKRU_BByaizVWfOZoJBn6FMFdpyoM9gSwl7-iuRmCv5iGpAsKS7rhKn_a0PjCr8Fgb0I0OpOQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="761" data-original-width="1040" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsdi6yHmQew6ThFeNYSuspwZQhWuCravuL4nNBFHWSFs873e8n9xlR6BvakFDmLB1UHIPr1bLOKgzs8-X-f8f7QEtO8QP2jdRFFTrFTu81nitKEkxY8tKRU_BByaizVWfOZoJBn6FMFdpyoM9gSwl7-iuRmCv5iGpAsKS7rhKn_a0PjCr8Fgb0I0OpOQ=w640-h468" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div>Even before Souza and Craighead, photography had been a staple of the White House, going back to the advent of photography itself. In fact, the <a href="https://www.whitehousehistory.org/photos/earliest-known-photograph-of-white-house" target="_blank">earliest known photo of the White House goes back to 1846</a>, and the <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2013/02/the-oldest-known-photographs-of-a-us-president/272872/" target="_blank">oldest photo of a sitting US president was taken even earlier in 1841</a>. In the documentary "<a href="https://amzn.to/3A8UCn3" target="_blank">The President's Photographer: 50 Years Inside the Oval Office</a>", one can see the history of modern presidential photographers and how this practice shaped how presidents are photographed in the White House.</div><h1 style="text-align: left;">Trump's Official White House Photobook</h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAbS5qC3AZa6okT5rVwxLL4z9kmYVg1omAVgKJXfQeTcVreJBqD0-uBIB0zA8KGX0qm7Big49JGx8IsVpCVO_443FsfSVehHsfPVUXUVWS7wfHylydMQx9aoF14YmJVer9enhxh-AI8YKKn6Tz-YvPq_n_zuifvN73MMpnNyINbDOKCcKc5rP7GLf6yg/s799/50559098756_b68e78cbf8_c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="799" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAbS5qC3AZa6okT5rVwxLL4z9kmYVg1omAVgKJXfQeTcVreJBqD0-uBIB0zA8KGX0qm7Big49JGx8IsVpCVO_443FsfSVehHsfPVUXUVWS7wfHylydMQx9aoF14YmJVer9enhxh-AI8YKKn6Tz-YvPq_n_zuifvN73MMpnNyINbDOKCcKc5rP7GLf6yg/w640-h426/50559098756_b68e78cbf8_c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>It's unlikely that we'll see Craighead's book in the near future, but fortunately for us, there are several photo resources of President Trump's time in the White House, not least of which is the <a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/148748355@N05" target="_blank">official Flickr Account of the Trump White House</a>, maintained by the National Archives and Records Administration. There you will find almost 15,000 photographs of Donald Trump carrying out his duties as President, along with First Lady Melania and officials of his White House. This archive is comprised of photographs coming from all White House photographers (and not just Craighead). </p><p>Not only is this above resource free to access, the photographs are also free to download at large resolutions. Some of the photos can be downloaded at 3000 x 2000, which should be enough for 8 x 6 or A4 sized printed images.</p><p>If you still want a hard cover edition of Trump's White House photos, there's also "<a href="https://amzn.to/3I6zsIe" target="_blank">Our Journey Together</a>", the official photobook from Team Trump. This book contains selected captioned photographs from all of the White House photographers, curated by Trump's aide team. This book is a bit more expensive though, and signed copies by Trump himself command a higher price.</p><p>For a less expensive hardcopy option, there is the "<a href="https://amzn.to/3a0WBPq">Trump: The Presidential Photographs</a>". This book contains over 250 photographs taken from official White House photographers. As a caveat however, these images were selected by the editors of William Morrow (the book publisher), so it's a third party selection of Trump's photographs. Still, it's a nice alternative if you're looking for a good photobook on President Trump's time in the White House.</p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>View the <a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/148748355@N05" target="_blank"><b>Trump White House Archived</b></a> here</li><li>Get "<a href="https://amzn.to/3a0WBPq" target="_blank"><b>Trump: The Presidential Photographs</b></a>" here</li><li>Get "<b><a href="https://amzn.to/3I6zsIe" target="_blank">Our Journey Together</a></b>" here</li><li>Get "<b><a href="https://amzn.to/3udXc7l" target="_blank">Shade: A Tale of Two Presidents</a></b>" here</li><li>Get "<b><a href="https://amzn.to/3Owyffs" target="_blank">Images of Greatness: An Interesting Look at the Presidency of Ronald Reagan</a></b>" here</li></ul><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Disclaimer: This post contains ads and affiliate link which help to support this site.</i></div><p></p>Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304596718908705463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400676020050162869.post-88571161439356181782022-06-22T11:46:00.001+08:002022-06-22T11:46:49.680+08:00The Best DSLR Cameras of 2022<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRwx2rr4QnImNbc2uQTH8ryDSfco61JViwqd8hPgy0F7raNLnN4150UWE0OQO9yCCI-3Exx8BhFaVTcGh_uoMtjH96a86KyC5WVmnIDq2RGRYwIVpN6HerxjrKBzTBZcdqJROYqRgf40GoSovjV6WSS3L5Utzg3ie8UkA_YaY05OPPWmP94RWi4yKAnA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="390" data-original-width="690" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRwx2rr4QnImNbc2uQTH8ryDSfco61JViwqd8hPgy0F7raNLnN4150UWE0OQO9yCCI-3Exx8BhFaVTcGh_uoMtjH96a86KyC5WVmnIDq2RGRYwIVpN6HerxjrKBzTBZcdqJROYqRgf40GoSovjV6WSS3L5Utzg3ie8UkA_YaY05OPPWmP94RWi4yKAnA=w640-h362" width="640" /></a></div><p>Mirrorless Cameras have now taken over DSLR cameras (Digital Single Lens Reflex cameras) because of mirrorless cameras' more lightweight and compact form factor. However, modern DSLRs are now more affordable, have longer battery life, and generally have a better lens selection. For these reasons, DSLRs are a great choice for photographers, whether for beginners or professionals. Below are some recommendations for APS-C and full frame DSLRs from Canon, Nikon and Pentax. </p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3QpUuFp" target="_blank">Canon EOS Rebel T7</a></h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsUBXioOnWumB3SwNX-of1khgqo-aEQMUir-eSRDlhFZwIaA2nSFb5FKZXh758PSnXiA0jcNGxHp3l--FszOasUHTMnwshmSbiF6vBlW8hfO3nBg_bKh2QsRFAT-y7CpyWuQnLcvVZ8EIvIdMDnLPDM1BCpXi5mFPjKHsXk3OllnFKrVG6ks-HmAlvsQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsUBXioOnWumB3SwNX-of1khgqo-aEQMUir-eSRDlhFZwIaA2nSFb5FKZXh758PSnXiA0jcNGxHp3l--FszOasUHTMnwshmSbiF6vBlW8hfO3nBg_bKh2QsRFAT-y7CpyWuQnLcvVZ8EIvIdMDnLPDM1BCpXi5mFPjKHsXk3OllnFKrVG6ks-HmAlvsQ=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><p style="text-align: left;">The <a href="https://amzn.to/3QpUuFp" target="_blank">Canon EOS Rebel T7</a> might not be the most advanced camera, but it's the perfect entry for beginners looking to get into DSLR cameras. At less than $500, it's also one of the most affordable cameras that still packs quite a punch. This 24 Megapixel camera also has built-in Wi-Fi, so it's easier to transfer photos from your camera. Below are the Rebel T7's specs:</p></div><div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>24.1 MP CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4+ Image Processor</li><li>ISO 6400 for photo and video</li><li>9-point autofocus with AI Servo AF</li><li>3-frames per second</li><li>Intelligent Auto Scene Mode</li><li>Creative Filters</li><li>Full 1080 HD 30p</li><li>Wi-Fi and NFC available</li></ul><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEithf4TUgD6NkArBVrJuYA7HFfDadl84l1H6TkehxqLuqypcjl6wJOkH_eRyvXowersS39uy3K5aO5C8ddTDW-t99WHD3Ssyn0WMnDPp_mo07vsLDQvkt7OaImQGO6yLdZhb7DnrDSFDrkO5N-KyUmWghtLDNPYyaaBAFoxIZlXu1YV-8PIq55Vu0R5fw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="573" data-original-width="800" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEithf4TUgD6NkArBVrJuYA7HFfDadl84l1H6TkehxqLuqypcjl6wJOkH_eRyvXowersS39uy3K5aO5C8ddTDW-t99WHD3Ssyn0WMnDPp_mo07vsLDQvkt7OaImQGO6yLdZhb7DnrDSFDrkO5N-KyUmWghtLDNPYyaaBAFoxIZlXu1YV-8PIq55Vu0R5fw=w640-h458" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div>Although there are newer DSLRs out today, this <a href="https://amzn.to/3QpUuFp" target="_blank"><b>Canon EOS Rebel T7</b></a> is able to deliver great image quality for a lesser premium. It's auto program mode makes it easy for beginners to start, and it's compact size is a great option for travel as well. The Canon Rebel T7 is easily one of the best value DSLR cameras available in the market today.</div></div></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3QpUuFp" target="_blank"><b>Canon EOS Rebel T7</b></a> here</li></ul><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3HGgqrR" target="_blank">Nikon D5600</a></h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkg71OWjoZE05PmodLRa31nVgzRGwxUxsdSKgGxzGSKRqGCcjnUqCJs6RiXhBC_MeT8wWyPJ2wqTWBlU9KsjqMAJgm_Y2WDVeLRjvgy6lJl3GkBl1v2zQwn8z5KdZYu0gzzylxYEuRzh66c1nhLX3Jv5Qyge2_J9guVy6K5YZC9IBcwJf15Z46qTliNA/s700/nikon5600camera.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="595" data-original-width="700" height="544" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkg71OWjoZE05PmodLRa31nVgzRGwxUxsdSKgGxzGSKRqGCcjnUqCJs6RiXhBC_MeT8wWyPJ2wqTWBlU9KsjqMAJgm_Y2WDVeLRjvgy6lJl3GkBl1v2zQwn8z5KdZYu0gzzylxYEuRzh66c1nhLX3Jv5Qyge2_J9guVy6K5YZC9IBcwJf15Z46qTliNA/w640-h544/nikon5600camera.webp" width="640" /></a></div></div><div>The Nikon <a href="https://amzn.to/3HGgqrR" target="_blank">Nikon D5600</a> is Nikon's offering for prosumer and intermediate photographers who don't mind an older DSLR but at the same time are looking for good image quality. This APS-C camera has a fully articulating touch screen, and also has SnapBridge app for seamless image transfer. The camera also allows for in-camera photo editing. Below are the D5600's specs:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>24.2 MP APS-C Camera</li><li>5 FPS continuous shooting</li><li>39 Autofocus points</li><li>25,600 high ISO</li><li>Full HD 1080p at 60p</li><li>Share to smartphones via SmartBridge</li><li>Fully articulating 3.2-inch LCD touchscreen</li><li>Free Cloud Storage with Nikon Image space</li></ul><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRwSk_pZ5mtfDZseFZ82yFciojqhCTZEudo_2j2AeDImT46K-iQwr7U6W42Vx4zNGKdSDB-7pT5wSYPocqm9b2nYFFIUx8RlEK2MDUBZw4mikoOS49hgXMxI8nBFlEwZ2HGUdthHQWzzx60xh1XuOORsnkkz8WTpRegQu2VPg8c_IDOPPhynWhPBrEAA/s940/nikond5600.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="940" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRwSk_pZ5mtfDZseFZ82yFciojqhCTZEudo_2j2AeDImT46K-iQwr7U6W42Vx4zNGKdSDB-7pT5wSYPocqm9b2nYFFIUx8RlEK2MDUBZw4mikoOS49hgXMxI8nBFlEwZ2HGUdthHQWzzx60xh1XuOORsnkkz8WTpRegQu2VPg8c_IDOPPhynWhPBrEAA/w640-h340/nikond5600.webp" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3HGgqrR" target="_blank">Nikon D5600</a> represents a great value for beginners who want to try out DSLR photography without breaking the bank. At under $800, this Nikon DSLR is the best introduction into the Nikon system (unless you're more interested in the Nikon Z mirrorless system).</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3HGgqrR" target="_blank">Nikon D5600</a> </b>here</li></ul></div><p></p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3xTEHGz" target="_blank">Pentax K-3 Mark III</a></h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgZ7aLb2oYHGD5I7fabdtNoWvfbYccLWZmoDp7rgM5wHqDYzzjKrYODiut9ZbBKJNt7kj7Fr549ATPVlkkOSR0u8d8oq4sxCyX5rB2cl2mYNIJ2mqS7NjO_aG9yPYIzn8ZfaHZcvf5-3GDphmTuUkp2QKlDkvh3-Ek31TLTK_UG3jEi5vVQ0D95CGCyw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="564" data-original-width="640" height="565" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgZ7aLb2oYHGD5I7fabdtNoWvfbYccLWZmoDp7rgM5wHqDYzzjKrYODiut9ZbBKJNt7kj7Fr549ATPVlkkOSR0u8d8oq4sxCyX5rB2cl2mYNIJ2mqS7NjO_aG9yPYIzn8ZfaHZcvf5-3GDphmTuUkp2QKlDkvh3-Ek31TLTK_UG3jEi5vVQ0D95CGCyw=w640-h565" width="640" /></a></div></div></div><p>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3xTEHGz" target="_blank">Pentax K-3 Mark III</a> is the latest DSLR in the market today. Although it was released in 2021, other camera manufacturers have chosen to focus on the mirrorless camera market. Fortunately, Pentax has packed a lot of premium features into this APS-C DSLR camera. While most manufacturers only reserve their weather resistance builds for full-frame cameras, Pentax offers the K-3 in a magnesium alloy weatherproof build. Check out the Pentax K-3's other specs below:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Optical viewfinder with approx. 100% field of view, and approx. 1.05X magnification</li><li>25.7 megapixels back-illuminated CMOS imaging sensor with PRIME V imaging engine</li><li>Shake Reduction II for five-axis, 5.5-shutter-step camera shake compensation</li><li>Pixel Shift Resolution System and anti-aliasing filter simulator</li><li>12 images per second (FPS)</li><li>SAFOX 13 AF system with 101 focus points</li><li>Customizable Smart function button and control buttons</li><li> Touch-screen control and top LCD panel</li><li>Excellent cold-resistant performance down to -10°C</li></ul><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgG6EJxx6JcmCkHpt6eo4j6lqm_C68kQ_9r5vET7hAbVtiEttrLpc9SCmSMguwvwNU1AXL10_Qp_VlyCxaxEsGwNpYAGJwnnV1pOP8IT0XN3HiOlAg7S_lvqppxXZlOSg3KXN-71Ds-xCQNGtiTXwKc1_O28DWPecCXk8-QChumXCiL7frokxzUgXYUyA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="694" data-original-width="908" height="489" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgG6EJxx6JcmCkHpt6eo4j6lqm_C68kQ_9r5vET7hAbVtiEttrLpc9SCmSMguwvwNU1AXL10_Qp_VlyCxaxEsGwNpYAGJwnnV1pOP8IT0XN3HiOlAg7S_lvqppxXZlOSg3KXN-71Ds-xCQNGtiTXwKc1_O28DWPecCXk8-QChumXCiL7frokxzUgXYUyA=w640-h489" width="640" /></a></div><br />From the specification above, you can tell that the <a href="https://amzn.to/3xTEHGz" target="_blank">Pentax K-3 Mark III</a> is really meant for professional photographers who want a smaller camera body but with professional-grade built. The K-3 also allows the use of older Pentax lenses, so legacy glass can still be used.<br /><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3xTEHGz" target="_blank">Pentax K-3 Mark III</a></b> here</li></ul><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3aWcV46" target="_blank">Canon EOS 5D Mark IV</a></h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMoOiZuyiwGHosVdyZJjgIgdqvjRaOSZqKtj8pxt7obfs02nezrpB6n-VT-fyIx-4oUdZ4MI09SDdRfQf2B1Y_pXFdvp9YtlZtMyWpyYKuDwkEv3AyN3W1LmKQFAEt2RYH1gjamSI0_1NbTGjtnjenPCnW7Xmh8YhPUU7ksEYVuc8RcK0FKpFHrMlA5A/s675/canon5div.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMoOiZuyiwGHosVdyZJjgIgdqvjRaOSZqKtj8pxt7obfs02nezrpB6n-VT-fyIx-4oUdZ4MI09SDdRfQf2B1Y_pXFdvp9YtlZtMyWpyYKuDwkEv3AyN3W1LmKQFAEt2RYH1gjamSI0_1NbTGjtnjenPCnW7Xmh8YhPUU7ksEYVuc8RcK0FKpFHrMlA5A/w640-h426/canon5div.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /></div><div>If you're into the Canon system, then chances are you've had your eye on the 5D. The <a href="https://amzn.to/3aWcV46" target="_blank">Canon EOS 5D Mark IV</a> is the latest generation in the popular 5D full-frame flagship camera series, and while Canon is now focusing on it's mirrorless RF system, the 5D presents a compelling reason to stick with DSLRs. This 30MP camera is great in low-light conditions, and allows shooting in 4K. See the full specs below.</div><div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>30.4MP full-frame CMOS sensor with 61 AF points</li><li>4K 30p Movie Shooting with Canon Log</li><li>Low light shooting with low noise</li><li>ISO 32,000 and H:102,400</li><li>30s to 1/8000 shutter speed</li><li>7.0 fps continuous shooting</li><li>900 shots rated battery life</li><li>Weather sealed body</li></ul></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTRRKG8tA5fyzoZhtMvc20ElhPyiSlgFMEqQh3Qx1_beV2xiiTAO2TD1eu7EtpcIGf3R5jVgsOJ0r-VGzJWjs0R-gcVAyMJKxV38m8uDB_rl_5X0NVzcK-UCtr0MB_lBlZTokEZ3s2N7v-80Phvvfzi0pYLSc8wjO8Xoo84MXOECNOI2EAcRpg0qgGJg/s675/canon5divpackage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTRRKG8tA5fyzoZhtMvc20ElhPyiSlgFMEqQh3Qx1_beV2xiiTAO2TD1eu7EtpcIGf3R5jVgsOJ0r-VGzJWjs0R-gcVAyMJKxV38m8uDB_rl_5X0NVzcK-UCtr0MB_lBlZTokEZ3s2N7v-80Phvvfzi0pYLSc8wjO8Xoo84MXOECNOI2EAcRpg0qgGJg/w640-h426/canon5divpackage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3aWcV46" target="_blank">Canon EOS 5D Mark IV</a> series continues to be popular among professional photographers, even with the availability of Canon's mirrorless RF cameras. The rugged and proven 5D DSLR system has made it a staple for event photographers such as wedding photographers, and the quality images it creates makes fewer reasons for moving to mirrorless cameras. If you can get refurbished 5D IV or even the older 5D III, you can also save on your budget to get high quality Canon L lenses. </div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3aWcV46" target="_blank"><b>Canon EOS 5D Mark IV</b></a> here</li></ul><div><br /></div></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3OneNS8" target="_blank">Pentax K-1 Mark II</a></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuHADemRwgCF1-zOsYtPtLIBH-nJ9ZNoI8h4TjT6HFeW0ilKRDVryUDRZdVuLq8VF9PNtjFmNOMaEEfaIEunMjh6lQ0V5RXAXAHlYHAFSuqKTxKQeYXkm2ilzw-VpLtNv6iN3R7PFSbTF2Qa7fTBRg4O2ZIJsjGpkoY4gMvoLae50v87Ssy-P9S29WsQ/s1238/pentax%20k1%20ii.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1033" data-original-width="1238" height="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuHADemRwgCF1-zOsYtPtLIBH-nJ9ZNoI8h4TjT6HFeW0ilKRDVryUDRZdVuLq8VF9PNtjFmNOMaEEfaIEunMjh6lQ0V5RXAXAHlYHAFSuqKTxKQeYXkm2ilzw-VpLtNv6iN3R7PFSbTF2Qa7fTBRg4O2ZIJsjGpkoY4gMvoLae50v87Ssy-P9S29WsQ/w640-h534/pentax%20k1%20ii.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3OneNS8" target="_blank"><b>Pentax K-1 Mark II</b></a> is Pentax's flagship DSLR and shows the company's commitment to the DSLR framework. While other camera companies are now focusing on mirrorless systems, Pentax is still concentrating their efforts on DSLR cameras with the previously mentioned K-3 (above) and the K-1 Mark II. This is a weather-sealed camera fit for any professional endeavor. See the K-1's specs below:</div><div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>36.4MP full-frame sensor</li><li>In-body shake reduction (5-axis, 5 steps)</li><li>Flexible tilt LCD monitor</li><li>Dustproof and weather resistant magnesium alloy casing</li><li>Built-in GPS</li><li>ISO up to 819200</li><li>4.4 fps continuous shooting</li><li>K-Mount system compatible with older Pentax lenses</li></ul></div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglAGxg3vkUoRkao0aRq2ZovFZAz_gHPZrkrsdw9yfAQXUlQjXU1PpiIB1NUQg-uuV2KZGOGTZMWMkOgxfNTMKCFMPfe8nzsVI1p3OZwKHVL9thq3csS2PQmMfqHhEphfuQG24jUtZ0j1XRfJzsnFtkusiY9dSoJTwxc0TIKnnmswns-rW23vFrcBtF9Q/s896/pentax%20k1%20weather%20resistance.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="896" data-original-width="896" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglAGxg3vkUoRkao0aRq2ZovFZAz_gHPZrkrsdw9yfAQXUlQjXU1PpiIB1NUQg-uuV2KZGOGTZMWMkOgxfNTMKCFMPfe8nzsVI1p3OZwKHVL9thq3csS2PQmMfqHhEphfuQG24jUtZ0j1XRfJzsnFtkusiY9dSoJTwxc0TIKnnmswns-rW23vFrcBtF9Q/w640-h640/pentax%20k1%20weather%20resistance.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3OneNS8" target="_blank"><b>Pentax K-1 Mark II</b></a> is perfect for landscape photographers with its high 36MP resolution images and weather resistant build. This camera is proof that DSLRs still have a place among mirrorless cameras, and the high quality images it produces is testament to Pentax's vision of creating the best DSLRs in the market today.</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3OneNS8" target="_blank"><b>Pentax K-1 Mark II</b></a> here</li></ul></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3xXfL1Q" target="_blank">Nikon D850</a></h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh26J2-_zAKbJtITFoyzqWw5NeXn58aFOIRjikSAn2tdbryENuV2v7jsMF6-V2NxdCRMykyGLhNY11x80BBBhVlUO0EhqzZDJVNFTO46QSGeYplAJ5Du7XNoRgopeer25f0yY39-xIS99-Bw5mKbUd0rh6x2974JeUZ6IL3L45wT9NU8wuP3Lx9L1c7nA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="595" data-original-width="700" height="545" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh26J2-_zAKbJtITFoyzqWw5NeXn58aFOIRjikSAn2tdbryENuV2v7jsMF6-V2NxdCRMykyGLhNY11x80BBBhVlUO0EhqzZDJVNFTO46QSGeYplAJ5Du7XNoRgopeer25f0yY39-xIS99-Bw5mKbUd0rh6x2974JeUZ6IL3L45wT9NU8wuP3Lx9L1c7nA=w640-h545" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div>Nikon's flagship DSLR is the <a href="https://amzn.to/3xXfL1Q" target="_blank">Nikon D850</a>. This camera captures 45.7MP images with superior image quality thanks to it's back-side illuminated sensor. Although it's an older DSLR, it also has more modern features such as it's tilting touch screen and auto-focus subject tracking. Check out the D850's specs below:</div><div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>45.7MP Back-side illuminated full frame sensor</li><li>9 fps continuous shooting (mechanical shutter), and 6 fps continuous shooting (silent)</li><li>153 focus points, 99 cross-type sensors</li><li>Expanded low ISO of 32 and high ISO of 102,400</li><li>16:9 4k Ultra HD at 30p</li><li>120p slow motion capture </li><li>8K timelapse</li><li>Weather sealed body</li><li>Battery life rated up to 1840 images </li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Lzhk1LlOgGUB7KirVhTqzlEY9wFDCZzQxLAcVHIf5MdaVdCtCnBF8mAyVwyRzLWtQu0NpnT-J3uil6vQdTsy5tepCdxUKSgPS4fML3H7XFVvt0qcwhPLEo9nf8WfQWzvll0qxlKVa9z0d13sJmGiIvR2aas_rnfS7lGtuRzVpWHvsyGA9sTbK69png/s608/nikond850.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="456" data-original-width="608" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Lzhk1LlOgGUB7KirVhTqzlEY9wFDCZzQxLAcVHIf5MdaVdCtCnBF8mAyVwyRzLWtQu0NpnT-J3uil6vQdTsy5tepCdxUKSgPS4fML3H7XFVvt0qcwhPLEo9nf8WfQWzvll0qxlKVa9z0d13sJmGiIvR2aas_rnfS7lGtuRzVpWHvsyGA9sTbK69png/w640-h480/nikond850.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3xXfL1Q" target="_blank">Nikon D850</a> was released way back in 2017, so it's a testament to Nikon's DSLR engineering that this older camera can still keep up more than 5 years later. This DSLR can be used in all types of photography situations, from landscape photography to wedding photography. Now that mirrorless cameras are more in demand, it should also be easier to find inexpensive lenses for these DSLRs.</div></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3xXfL1Q" target="_blank">Nikon D850</a> here</li></ul><div><br /></div></div><div>While you're here, check out these other gear related articles:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-best-camera-phones-2022.html" target="_blank">The Best Camera Phones 2022</a></li><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-compact-cameras-of-2022-part-i.html" target="_blank">The Best Compact Cameras of 2022</a></li><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-beginner-cameras-for-2022-part.html" target="_blank">The Best Beginner Cameras of 2022</a></li><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-vlogging-cameras-of-2022.html" target="_blank">The Best Vlogging Cameras of 2022</a></li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Disclaimer: This post contains ads and affiliate links which help to support this site.</i></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><p></p>Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304596718908705463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400676020050162869.post-39851125112221564982022-06-14T18:53:00.002+08:002022-06-15T09:06:35.586+08:00Photography Youtubers to Watch: Arthur R<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyTSEFFfpEDBZzQBH5mR8Qb0N04hytt8fr4BwTnmOKFEDlIwbSszbRFIj18hHd9yAKYpu5FSJqJnQEttMpsEsb7jZCxfXqetpgSf6PfgsrxVuNoxgmnnl_QihivhKwCVSNU85Ziq_coLJ3WNMInk10Ez3geRGzzFltCmX7DFpiaNAPp3X1Sbcc-_Njwg/s900/Arthur%20R.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyTSEFFfpEDBZzQBH5mR8Qb0N04hytt8fr4BwTnmOKFEDlIwbSszbRFIj18hHd9yAKYpu5FSJqJnQEttMpsEsb7jZCxfXqetpgSf6PfgsrxVuNoxgmnnl_QihivhKwCVSNU85Ziq_coLJ3WNMInk10Ez3geRGzzFltCmX7DFpiaNAPp3X1Sbcc-_Njwg/w640-h640/Arthur%20R.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Starting this week, we'll take a look at some YouTube content creators that offer great videos and tutorials on anything Photography or Videography related. We'll start with Arthur R, a vlogger reviewer within the Sony A6000 series system of cameras.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ArthurR" target="_blank">Arthur R</a> is a YouTube vlogger that focuses primary only the <a href="https://amzn.to/3ttUKJF" target="_blank">Sony APS-C System</a>. This means that his content revolve around the Sony Alpha A6000 series, and the available lenses for the Sony E-Mount, with a focus on lenses for the cropped APS-C sensor. From time to time, Arthur also review third-party lenses from Sigma, Viltrox, etc, and other photo and video related gear such as gimbals from DJ, Zhiyun, etc., and adventure cameras from Insta360, etc.</p><p>While Arthur also reviews these adventure gear and even full-frame Sony cameras, he still recommends the Sony cropped sensor cameras as they are easier to carry around while still capturing great quality images and video. His vlogs and sample photos are usually of his travel and family, so his channel is a great resource for those purchasing a camera for <b>family photography</b> and <b>travel photography</b>. He also uses his gear for <b>YouTube Vlogging</b>. You can also see the gear he's reviewed in his wife's YouTube channel, so it's a great way to see real-world application of these camera gear.</p><p>For beginners looking into Sony APS-C cameras, Arthur has a great guide going into the Sony Alpha A6000 and differentiating between the confusing hierarchy that Sony provides.</p><p><br /><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SpYRJ5yjYDo" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><p>As far as lenses go, Arthur recommends the Sigma Prime Trio as the first set of prime lenses for beginners as they are optically excellent, well-built, and are a great value for their price.</p><p><br />
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</p><p>You can watch more of Arthur's video on his <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ArthurR" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a>. If you're getting into the Sony APS-C system, check out the recommendations below.</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3zxrw07" target="_blank"><b>Sony Alpha a6400</b></a> here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3mLj1XW" target="_blank"><b>Sigma 16mm f/1.4 for E Mount</b></a> here</li><li>Get the <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3tv2Txd" target="_blank">Sigma 30mm f/1.4 for E Mount</a></b> here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3zAZxN1" target="_blank"><b>Sigma 56mm f/1.4 for E Mount</b></a> here</li></ul><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Disclaimer: This post contains ads and affiliate links which help to maintain this site.</i></div><p></p>Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304596718908705463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400676020050162869.post-89023550140617077412022-06-06T15:30:00.001+08:002022-06-06T15:30:00.183+08:00The Best Vlogging Cameras of 2022 (Compact Cameras)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkyjBUy-ZlPw_d-TsybcZdDNPessq5bx2c99Ej-YjTgB_RSxZHHnFB3SLce35wNTEn_VKiV46G6-DMLpXgXq4XZlAbubem7BobSjRBPCsHoTFwfThvyt9ONPuhXPF8diyVTPdNzEt4CF1YIGBz_6jfosKbcScDBIB7GvYaeYR9QiJk9gM2t6J1a9WWlw/s960/sony-zv-vlogging.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="583" data-original-width="960" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkyjBUy-ZlPw_d-TsybcZdDNPessq5bx2c99Ej-YjTgB_RSxZHHnFB3SLce35wNTEn_VKiV46G6-DMLpXgXq4XZlAbubem7BobSjRBPCsHoTFwfThvyt9ONPuhXPF8diyVTPdNzEt4CF1YIGBz_6jfosKbcScDBIB7GvYaeYR9QiJk9gM2t6J1a9WWlw/w640-h388/sony-zv-vlogging.webp" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Earlier, we had a look at the <a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-vlogging-cameras-of-2022.html" target="_blank">best mirrorless cameras for vlogging</a>. Those system cameras offer the best flexibility for content creators, but are not the most compact or portable. For compact vlogging cameras recommendations, here we'll take a look at the Sony ZV-1, the DJI Pocket 2, and the Apple iPhone 13.</p><p><br /></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/38BmqVE" target="_blank">Sony ZV-1</a></h1><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfLdZKtYv6p30hV84vcYCHznJJ3UUQIRMJeBBmlO24hN1i70-WnhqE1Ec2azOzpZLW3eoIcQmDGvx-dVCi00ZFr13Z_yM9lpUCZSO8IPYE-rH4XaFWtWPEtLv0e0RGZ0cveT-EKgV6WVLdwdbrqxjDgde8y-KiAkHrJHHAU-uNMrL8uEgxdbTG_nHjbA/s679/sony%20zv-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="679" data-original-width="679" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfLdZKtYv6p30hV84vcYCHznJJ3UUQIRMJeBBmlO24hN1i70-WnhqE1Ec2azOzpZLW3eoIcQmDGvx-dVCi00ZFr13Z_yM9lpUCZSO8IPYE-rH4XaFWtWPEtLv0e0RGZ0cveT-EKgV6WVLdwdbrqxjDgde8y-KiAkHrJHHAU-uNMrL8uEgxdbTG_nHjbA/w640-h640/sony%20zv-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The <a href="https://amzn.to/38BmqVE" target="_blank">Sony ZV-1</a> is Sony's dedicated vlogging compact camera. The ZV-1 takes a lot of cues from the popular <a href="https://amzn.to/3NkpXXI" target="_blank">Sony RX 100 VII</a>, but is designed for casual vlogging. However, more serious content creators can still make use of its S-Log capabilities for more professional video editing. Below are the ZV-1's specs:</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><ul><li>20.1 Megapixel 1.0-type (13.2 mm x 8.8 mm) Exmor RS CMOS sensor</li><li>2.7x optical zoom with ZEISS Vario-Sonnar Lens</li><li>4K movie recording with S-Log2 and S-Log3 gamma controls </li><li>Built-in ND filter</li><li>Soft skin mode and dedicated bokeh control button</li><li>Product Showcase Setting (for instant object focus)</li><li>High-quality video streaming mode</li><li>Directional three-capsule mic with optional wind screen</li></ul></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS0zTo8ke4sGp5Q6fPOFTAOtfMPTmUA5PVaJqKG9M0LePYiroHHjCFUfpGeKLQzVANW71yJdTworV2iKO9GW2c5u7uZGm_Dd00bhc0fWNSrMjvD2bTdDeEKFvXu0S9WRNNq7XrP5nfolZOUc8FM4neKBQlDQFEXA-AXxYKZHLRI9l-KOvNGtkDAAmV1g/s679/sony-zv-white.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="679" data-original-width="679" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS0zTo8ke4sGp5Q6fPOFTAOtfMPTmUA5PVaJqKG9M0LePYiroHHjCFUfpGeKLQzVANW71yJdTworV2iKO9GW2c5u7uZGm_Dd00bhc0fWNSrMjvD2bTdDeEKFvXu0S9WRNNq7XrP5nfolZOUc8FM4neKBQlDQFEXA-AXxYKZHLRI9l-KOvNGtkDAAmV1g/w640-h640/sony-zv-white.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Cost-wise, the <a href="https://amzn.to/38BmqVE" target="_blank">ZV-1</a> is also less expensive than the <a href="https://amzn.to/3NkpXXI" target="_blank">RX 100 VII</a>, so you could still go for the ZV-1 as your main photography camera. If you're interested in an interchangeable lens option, there's the<b> </b><a href="https://amzn.to/3Gml0uI" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #cc5353; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Sony Alpha ZV-E10</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/38BmqVE" target="_blank"><b>Sony ZV-1</b></a> here</li><li>Get the <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3NkpXXI" target="_blank">Sony RX 100 VII</a> </b>here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3Gml0uI" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #cc5353; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><b>Sony Alpha ZV-E10</b></a> here</li></ul></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3NkpXXI" target="_blank">DJI Pocket 2</a></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMxhQHS6WAGsjEFWZMcZ0vcNO9UBXmkLn0oaD0tM3VYpQoOnsCC5bqAw7DvbzovafLuFdTYaCki6l2QsuQUVUGCqu6seidKgO-EIPtHsmpC_27E_Q0jcy07Mxmw7bF9mPORMSktnVHlhpftB2f4YCvYA2Zp1BJByfMfIzBMY8DiWRPmeq0QnaM7oQEmg/s1920/dji-pocket-2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1920" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMxhQHS6WAGsjEFWZMcZ0vcNO9UBXmkLn0oaD0tM3VYpQoOnsCC5bqAw7DvbzovafLuFdTYaCki6l2QsuQUVUGCqu6seidKgO-EIPtHsmpC_27E_Q0jcy07Mxmw7bF9mPORMSktnVHlhpftB2f4YCvYA2Zp1BJByfMfIzBMY8DiWRPmeq0QnaM7oQEmg/w640-h640/dji-pocket-2.png" width="640" /></a></div><p>As its name implies, the DJI Pocket 2 is a versatile pocket-sized vlogging camera. Unlike other cameras which stabilize your video digitally (and therefore crops part of your video), the Pocket 2 has a physical 3-point gimbal to ensure that your video is not cropped but still provides great stabilization. Below are the DJI Pocket 2's specs:</p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>1/1.7-Inch 64 MP Sensor</li><li>4K/60fps and HDR Video (4K Ultra HD: 3840×2160 @ 24/25/30/48/50/60fps)</li><li>8x Zoom</li><li>3-Axis Stabilized Camera with ActiveTrack 3.0</li><li>Timelapse, Motionlapse and Hyperlapse options</li><li>DJI Matrix Stereo sound</li><li>High Definition 180-degree Panorama</li><li>Story Mode for easy video editing</li></ul><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMc9CWpO2HO09ZFiW-DXgt3EZ1NpO4TqN-lFR8X8bUr2wTGLycAm4vvDWjAEmvTNtxrww7RfWKeShD1NLIV9MLRWPYPeiqMn9uYMWnLftzPTCE2XghmAVh3I-g7JTdTtI6JwNxGk2UTMr2dzw23LmAOe3_bE2JkCGjbxP6bkZA5-I3jieKu2WVffPDNg/s1268/dji-pocket-black-white.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="843" data-original-width="1268" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMc9CWpO2HO09ZFiW-DXgt3EZ1NpO4TqN-lFR8X8bUr2wTGLycAm4vvDWjAEmvTNtxrww7RfWKeShD1NLIV9MLRWPYPeiqMn9uYMWnLftzPTCE2XghmAVh3I-g7JTdTtI6JwNxGk2UTMr2dzw23LmAOe3_bE2JkCGjbxP6bkZA5-I3jieKu2WVffPDNg/w640-h426/dji-pocket-black-white.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3NkpXXI" target="_blank">DJI Pocket 2</a> is available in black or white, and also comes in a combo pacakage with several vlogging accessories. The older <a href="https://amzn.to/3GW97vJ" target="_blank">DJI Osmo Pocket</a> is also a good value option for those looking for a budget option. There's also the more adventure-oriented <a href="https://amzn.to/3Q3a0Xm" target="_blank">DJI Osmo Action</a>.</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3NkpXXI" target="_blank"><b>DJI Pocket 2</b></a> here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3GW97vJ" target="_blank"><b>DJI Osmo Pocket</b></a> here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3Q3a0Xm" target="_blank"><b>DJI Osmo Action</b></a> here</li></ul><p><br /></p><h1 style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif; font-weight: 400; margin: 0.67em 0px;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3KamoAH" style="background: transparent; color: #cc5353; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Apple iPhone 13</a></h1><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiklK3t8LB_6caiWDqTJA3n9NUdsvwlwWxyZ87fr03rodnW_HlmMt5FiwPh7Vo-YRYKCawmgaZFfq0I9YjwShFiKDNT0wQF21dduFNMelP7x4sne0NuXAfgXwcSW15Yn_F24ZJKu0AQ00Pt1RRAfWP5z9yUEJY99kJpkrG--VsMlKtchGwDYFZ0UVAJsQ/s4056/iphone-13-2022-gallery-5_GEO_US.jpg" style="background: transparent; color: #cc5353; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="4056" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiklK3t8LB_6caiWDqTJA3n9NUdsvwlwWxyZ87fr03rodnW_HlmMt5FiwPh7Vo-YRYKCawmgaZFfq0I9YjwShFiKDNT0wQF21dduFNMelP7x4sne0NuXAfgXwcSW15Yn_F24ZJKu0AQ00Pt1RRAfWP5z9yUEJY99kJpkrG--VsMlKtchGwDYFZ0UVAJsQ/w640-h378/iphone-13-2022-gallery-5_GEO_US.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The <a href="https://amzn.to/3KamoAH" target="_blank">Apple iPhone 13</a> is of course not a compact camera, but its performance and video quality can sometimes be mistaken for more professional gear. The iPhone features dual cameras that capture 12MP images, but what makes this gadget a great vlogging tool is its ability to capture 4K video at up to 60fps, and ProRes video at up to 4K at 30 fps. The iPhone also has a cinematic mode which gives your videos a more professional depth-of-field focus. Below are the iPhone 13's specs:</div></div></div><div style="background-color: white;"><div><ul><li style="font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;">Dual 12MP camera system: Wide and Ultra Wide cameras</li><li><span style="font-family: Lora, serif;">4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Lora, serif;">ProRes video recording up to 4K at 30 fps </span></li><li><span style="font-family: Lora, serif;">Cinematic mode for recording videos with shallow depth of field (in 1080p at 30 fps)</span></li><li>Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps</li><li>Time‑lapse video with stabilization</li><li>Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)</li><li style="font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;">Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control</li><li style="font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;">Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono)</li><li style="font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;">Sensor‑shift optical image stabilization (Wide)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuPyG6aMBMHbBXlHMEm3W7spvHwPAXYePvkQoYAyx1ck3Rga0cEfon8sSAgEHS-SohD8o6FMc0tVXl49viV2wOFPJ60YOPUPNH2DsgpNjt8XrMzcTus0Z5PcVJK29--EQcQOtxhXroX8pydN9pM6dgLGELQq3-DyeEXSfA-CH1cx5NA3wpUa-i_MSq3w/s1112/iphone-13-family-hero.png" style="background: transparent; color: #cc5353; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1112" data-original-width="940" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuPyG6aMBMHbBXlHMEm3W7spvHwPAXYePvkQoYAyx1ck3Rga0cEfon8sSAgEHS-SohD8o6FMc0tVXl49viV2wOFPJ60YOPUPNH2DsgpNjt8XrMzcTus0Z5PcVJK29--EQcQOtxhXroX8pydN9pM6dgLGELQq3-DyeEXSfA-CH1cx5NA3wpUa-i_MSq3w/w542-h640/iphone-13-family-hero.png" style="border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="542" /></a></li></ul></div></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;">The <a href="https://amzn.to/3KamoAH" target="_blank">iPhone 13</a> has already been featured here along with <a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-best-camera-phones-2022.html" target="_blank">the best camera phones</a>, and comes in a variety of colors and sizes (with a few differing specs). The <a href="https://amzn.to/3K8pjKh" style="background: transparent; color: #cc5353; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">iPhone 13 mini</a> is the smaller 5.4 inches variant, and the <a href="https://amzn.to/3Mwi8NN" style="background: transparent; color: #cc5353; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">iPhone 13 Max</a> is similar but with better specs. There's also the <a href="https://amzn.to/3rKwCBy" style="background: transparent; color: #cc5353; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">iPhone 13 Max Pro</a> at 6.4 inches for those who want the largest iPhone possible.</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;"><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3KamoAH" style="background: transparent; color: #cc5353; text-decoration-line: none;">Get the <b>iPhone 13</b> here</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3K8pjKh" style="background: transparent; color: #cc5353; text-decoration-line: none;">Get the <b>iPhone 13 mini</b> here</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Mwi8NN" style="background: transparent; color: #cc5353; text-decoration-line: none;">Get the <b>iPhone 13 Pro </b>here</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3rKwCBy" style="background: transparent; color: #cc5353; text-decoration-line: none;">Get the <b>iPhone 13 Pro Max</b> here</a></li></ul><div><p><br /></p><p>While you're here, check out these other posts related to camera gear:</p><div><ul><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-best-camera-phones-2022.html" style="background: transparent; color: #cc5353; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><b>The Best Camera Phones of 2022</b></a></li><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-compact-cameras-of-2022-part-i.html" style="background: transparent; color: #cc5353; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><b>The Best Compact Cameras of 2022</b></a></li><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-beginner-cameras-for-2022-part.html" style="background: transparent; color: #cc5353; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><b>The Best Beginner Cameras of 2022</b></a></li></ul><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Disclaimer: This post contains ads and affiliate links which help to support this site.</i></div></div></div></div>Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304596718908705463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400676020050162869.post-81782824229155647552022-05-30T14:00:00.001+08:002022-05-30T14:00:00.175+08:00The Best Vlogging Cameras of 2022 (Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Cameras)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0jOEjNC0Xbv38es6zBIz4LNk0_DBS7n_M9OVoBmwujBwfF7IcXGMHbTErqbcmSMjdQbnC2JgN7O9j6XyqhWohUT9Qo6N1nN-nT6QeajWbqJ1Fkx3_yN3yAcsCqy5B6-KUqD7KDj4cX74tsBfQI8nxKzFgKyYArzNDEhnYp_dToWmvZA2jfJ1Wn7s42g/s1200/panasonic-lumix-g100-inperson.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="1200" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0jOEjNC0Xbv38es6zBIz4LNk0_DBS7n_M9OVoBmwujBwfF7IcXGMHbTErqbcmSMjdQbnC2JgN7O9j6XyqhWohUT9Qo6N1nN-nT6QeajWbqJ1Fkx3_yN3yAcsCqy5B6-KUqD7KDj4cX74tsBfQI8nxKzFgKyYArzNDEhnYp_dToWmvZA2jfJ1Wn7s42g/w640-h298/panasonic-lumix-g100-inperson.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The popularity of affordable cameras has not only given rise to the hobby of photography, it's also led to the emergence of videographers and content creators on a budget. Here we'll discuss a few options for mirrorless cameras that allow you to change lenses while still being fit for videography and vlogging. Below are the Fujifilm X-S10, the Panasonic Lumix G100, the Canon EOS M50 II, and the Sony ZV-E10.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3t07RSx" target="_blank">Fujifilm X-S10</a></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMWz0n5L5s307PMgnc_-u7KumF1WV6rAjslKVpm97xHFavPvNIac9Q0smXmvK4qWKEijg6YHDMK8X1JWdOXZw5-5czoGY6kezPmc85M4ufnOzio4VpVMlJt2HNbUBOsrh-PRZKey8WBeSRMEA0iYxASXkLaSm3kaPB4BqKgT_hK07UtW8Q_9n7iDYQiw/s679/fujixs10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="443" data-original-width="679" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMWz0n5L5s307PMgnc_-u7KumF1WV6rAjslKVpm97xHFavPvNIac9Q0smXmvK4qWKEijg6YHDMK8X1JWdOXZw5-5czoGY6kezPmc85M4ufnOzio4VpVMlJt2HNbUBOsrh-PRZKey8WBeSRMEA0iYxASXkLaSm3kaPB4BqKgT_hK07UtW8Q_9n7iDYQiw/w640-h418/fujixs10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>The Fujifim X-S10 is a great vlogging camera for content creators who would like the flexibility of interchangeable lenses. Although it's not Fujifilm's flagship camera, it still packs a lot features in smaller form factor. Notably, the X-S10 can shoot DCI 4k at 29.97p, and has In Body Image Stabilization (IBIS). Below are the Fuji XS10's specs:</p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>26.1 millions pixels APS-C sensor</li><li>X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and X Processor with 0.02 AF speed</li><li>In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS) up to 6 stops)</li><li>Face/Eye AF, Tracking AF, and low light AF</li><li>Oversampled 6K to 4K video output</li><li>DCI 4K (4096×2160) 29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 200Mbps/100Mbps up to approx. 30min</li><li>4K (3840×2160) 29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 200Mbps/100Mbps up to approx. 30min</li><li>8 frames per second mechanical shutter</li><li>18 Film Simulations, with additional grain effect, color chrome effect, and more</li><li>Ergonomic Grip with Magnesium Alloy front and top-plate</li></ul><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyTGwJvX839OE_YR36XqUyBkUfyUC2zkA3ChZ6G_C1SGQLOSz2m9So1TOY_bvWfWvMADpmm4WdFFplGHsp_Fs-4ofh-lHe-p2HW1kCCTHo0xDTDTJr7I8t1K4zmcZqb41QAqknbct6sZbH4Libof5jufjXPA-WF8QMKc09ar9bQrsmUfzDXV8q72HB2A/s1570/fujifilmxs10lens.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="1570" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyTGwJvX839OE_YR36XqUyBkUfyUC2zkA3ChZ6G_C1SGQLOSz2m9So1TOY_bvWfWvMADpmm4WdFFplGHsp_Fs-4ofh-lHe-p2HW1kCCTHo0xDTDTJr7I8t1K4zmcZqb41QAqknbct6sZbH4Libof5jufjXPA-WF8QMKc09ar9bQrsmUfzDXV8q72HB2A/w640-h264/fujifilmxs10lens.webp" width="640" /></a></p><p>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3t07RSx" target="_blank">Fujifilm X-S10</a> is available with either the XF 18-55mm lens or the XF18-40mm lens. For those looking for a weather resistant camera, the flagship <a href="https://amzn.to/3LPq4cf" target="_blank">Fujifilm X-T4</a> is also available and perfect for hybrid shooters. For a more affordable option <a href="https://amzn.to/39USJiC" target="_blank">Fujifilm X-T30 II</a> is good both for beginner photography and videography.</p><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3t07RSx" target="_blank"><b>Fujifilm X-S10</b></a> here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3LPq4cf" target="_blank"><b>Fujifilm X-T4</b></a> here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/39USJiC" target="_blank"><b>Fujifilm X-T30 II</b></a> here</li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/39Y7Esm" target="_blank">Panasonic Lumix G100</a></h1><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOIMbVhv8Bca7YvH8unoKc1jXTy_qhM6HMsgSu8dEvt_S1XHRhvdPEZnjE9SryBEP2anlB6aWipUQyXfAEhfeF5pI2xV8rSSaCbtFP3GWBJrR5QyErnzWGO2Kgu0F2J0gFkY_b1_jh8H5ZplDGTnKRKCewEUQfrzbiB41N5-QP-dyxkUGmxlE1BJfgyA/s679/panasonic-lumix-g100.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="458" data-original-width="679" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOIMbVhv8Bca7YvH8unoKc1jXTy_qhM6HMsgSu8dEvt_S1XHRhvdPEZnjE9SryBEP2anlB6aWipUQyXfAEhfeF5pI2xV8rSSaCbtFP3GWBJrR5QyErnzWGO2Kgu0F2J0gFkY_b1_jh8H5ZplDGTnKRKCewEUQfrzbiB41N5-QP-dyxkUGmxlE1BJfgyA/w640-h432/panasonic-lumix-g100.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3wQK0Hd" target="_blank">Panasonic Lumix G100</a> is Panasonic's purpose built camera for vlogging. The 20MP micro four thirds camera is smaller than most other mirrorless cameras, but still allows for versatility by allowing videographers to change lenses within the m43 system (with several lenses from Panasonic, Olympus, and more). The Lumix G100 is also light enough to be carried on a selfie stick, making it a great option for travel photography and videography as well. Below are the Panasonic Lumix G100's specs:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>20.3 MP micro four thirds sensor</li><li>[4K] 3840x2160 4K/30p: 100Mbps video</li><li>[Full HD] 1920x1080 60p, 28Mbps (Sensor output is 120fps / 30fps / 15fps / 8fps) video</li><li>4K/30p and FHD/60p video recording capability</li><li>4K PHOTO Extracted still images</li><li>5-Axis Hybrid image stabilization (combined O.I.S. and E.I.S.) </li><li>Nokia OZO Audio Internal with five audio recording modes</li><li>Video selfie mode with face detection AF/AE and background defocus</li></ul><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzOKT5DBBaDVWQk6HA1SNJSwlINZZmXloDMFsL5L_8G3cHAX3dIoTJx6zj9Jup60dWOlb7tpJDFImCRoyuvGbx-ueJ-T22v9QcZJKglFe-DDbFhGRap0tblOkcF6I2LHCu_V27GfxI2cKp0tBO1OyWem4g6XHzvdk1W_MhZNFrZF2FERpDLbXZaVfSag/s1200/panasonic%20lumix%20selfie%20stick.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzOKT5DBBaDVWQk6HA1SNJSwlINZZmXloDMFsL5L_8G3cHAX3dIoTJx6zj9Jup60dWOlb7tpJDFImCRoyuvGbx-ueJ-T22v9QcZJKglFe-DDbFhGRap0tblOkcF6I2LHCu_V27GfxI2cKp0tBO1OyWem4g6XHzvdk1W_MhZNFrZF2FERpDLbXZaVfSag/w640-h320/panasonic%20lumix%20selfie%20stick.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3wQK0Hd" target="_blank">Panasonic Lumix G100</a> starts at around $600 dollars and comes with the basic 12-32mm kit lens. For a more professional option, there's the <a href="https://amzn.to/3GoCeYm" target="_blank">Panasonic Lumix G9</a>. For a more photography oriented camera, Panasonic offers the <a href="https://amzn.to/3PKoIlY" target="_blank">Panasonic Lumix GX9</a>.</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/38QtCNO" target="_blank">Panasonic Lumix G100</a> here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3GoCeYm" target="_blank">Panasonic Lumix G9</a> here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3PKoIlY" target="_blank">Panasonic Lumix GX9</a> here</li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Gml0uI" target="_blank">Sony Alpha ZV-E10</a></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGQIULmjmD9JtupdMz8FM_GTJf0N6Xd3EI_Eg1adoYUfhPKDw_CNEl5zB2kL5QIFw89MvRLEv9KaFy8IZVHvgwebHoTN9TNU7hvZC-rKbvE3zPpLN3c1syDoxG2p0yRdp2WLXf2LMvcCIDGfOrmwjU1KmVACT7ktq_2ADLvFVd-CktgtJVRfXHtipvPQ/s679/sony%20zv%20e10%20white.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="361" data-original-width="679" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGQIULmjmD9JtupdMz8FM_GTJf0N6Xd3EI_Eg1adoYUfhPKDw_CNEl5zB2kL5QIFw89MvRLEv9KaFy8IZVHvgwebHoTN9TNU7hvZC-rKbvE3zPpLN3c1syDoxG2p0yRdp2WLXf2LMvcCIDGfOrmwjU1KmVACT7ktq_2ADLvFVd-CktgtJVRfXHtipvPQ/w640-h340/sony%20zv%20e10%20white.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>As with Panasonic, Sony has also created an interchangeable lens camera specifically for vloggers. This is the <a href="https://amzn.to/3Gml0uI" target="_blank">Sony Alpha ZV-E10</a>. This camera has an APS-C sized sensor that takes 24MP images and full 4K video. The ZV E10 accepts any lens in Sony's E mount system, opening a lot of possibilities for lenses, including from third parties such as Sigma and Tamron. Below are the Sony ZV-E10's specs:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>24.2 MP APS-C type Exmor CMOS sensor</li><li>4K video with oversampling for greater detail (3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8 bit, NTSC) (Approx.) 30p (100 Mbps )</li><li>S-Log support</li><li>Directional 3-Capsule Mic supplied with wind screen</li><li>Product Showcase Setting, Bokeh Switch, Still/Movie/S&Q button</li><li>425 phase-detection and 425 contrast-detection autofocus point</li><li>Real-time Eye AF (People and animal)</li><li>Long exposure NR</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvRbQYEEluks082VZGi7VKP5QcYatAV57HVVxF0aBRWDuvefGhtSozxgce6fHSSbj_hWLflz5wtVSYzjIQu3bI25fq4DKiZyguGo7V8p2_0wWdSB6jOFkcLNJweqoZ6C7EttNPDhCKKrm67-ohRkmXeaXflZ78by45Yx_gwD367mbt59TnRU-m7ivD8Q/s960/sony%20zve10%20selfie%20stick.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="583" data-original-width="960" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvRbQYEEluks082VZGi7VKP5QcYatAV57HVVxF0aBRWDuvefGhtSozxgce6fHSSbj_hWLflz5wtVSYzjIQu3bI25fq4DKiZyguGo7V8p2_0wWdSB6jOFkcLNJweqoZ6C7EttNPDhCKKrm67-ohRkmXeaXflZ78by45Yx_gwD367mbt59TnRU-m7ivD8Q/w640-h388/sony%20zve10%20selfie%20stick.webp" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>The Sony ZV-E10 comes in either black or white, with the option of accessories (such as the mini wind screen). For a compact camera vlogging version from Sony, check out the <a href="https://amzn.to/3Gragek" target="_blank">Sony ZV-1</a>. For a compact camera that's centered around photography, there's the <a href="https://amzn.to/3Gw6IYr" target="_blank">Sony RX100 VII</a>. </div><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3Gml0uI" target="_blank"><b>Sony Alpha ZV-E10</b></a> here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3Gragek" target="_blank"><b>Sony ZV-1</b></a> here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3Gw6IYr" target="_blank"><b>Sony RX100 VII</b></a> here</li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3PNa11G" target="_blank">Canon EOS M50 Mark II</a></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzK_JaxhG820mNxVLKCmEfGVeyZOSkayRug1sKikUy2gPLP1JPeYmWLOqt5ltZ2AUiPbik33Lq97oktc_jVJjDwYqFZDIiNgVVvLlEBpffpLvqFY4QtI6TIJ5QopphrXOZngysQs0nqigbjWu7J6MiDAKYxK2_TOwz3XvKHq7fSdnXs1eqngKjVXdvjg/s679/canoneosm50ii.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="490" data-original-width="679" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzK_JaxhG820mNxVLKCmEfGVeyZOSkayRug1sKikUy2gPLP1JPeYmWLOqt5ltZ2AUiPbik33Lq97oktc_jVJjDwYqFZDIiNgVVvLlEBpffpLvqFY4QtI6TIJ5QopphrXOZngysQs0nqigbjWu7J6MiDAKYxK2_TOwz3XvKHq7fSdnXs1eqngKjVXdvjg/w640-h462/canoneosm50ii.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Canon EOS M50 Mark II</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Canon offers several small mirrorless cameras, but the <a href="https://amzn.to/3PNa11G" target="_blank">Canon EOS M50 Mark II</a> is the most popular for content creators and vloggers. The EOS M50 II allows easy sharing on social media, and also allows for live streaming to online video platforms such as Youtube. Below are the Canon EOS M50 II's specs.</div><p>Check out the M50 II's specs below:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>24.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor</li><li>Max. 3975 selectable AF point positions / Up to 143 zones (auto selection)</li><li>4K 24p/25p and HD 120p slow motion</li><li>Face and Eye Detection Autofocus (AF), Movie Servo AF</li><li>Vari-angle LCD touchscreen </li><li>Movie digital Image Stabilization</li><li>YouTube Live Streaming</li><li>Seamless Cloud Storage with image.canon</li></ul><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwA0eClKW3oe82SlYZ9anhq2wfQtWUqJN1WcmfsJ6hJktW8mfX_AMXsovxuT6vV7fMolSIZk4lvhikq0GgmcHVF6xzavzyY3G-463pTRV6nzKGAVMf9zhvX-D9TeVPpcYPmKPSTJjsYxIRlrlioYcllppunprs4YgoBuvQZCWwld7nIA5SZwenWHZ8Kw/s1280/canoneosm50.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwA0eClKW3oe82SlYZ9anhq2wfQtWUqJN1WcmfsJ6hJktW8mfX_AMXsovxuT6vV7fMolSIZk4lvhikq0GgmcHVF6xzavzyY3G-463pTRV6nzKGAVMf9zhvX-D9TeVPpcYPmKPSTJjsYxIRlrlioYcllppunprs4YgoBuvQZCWwld7nIA5SZwenWHZ8Kw/w640-h360/canoneosm50.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3PNa11G" target="_blank">Canon EOS M50 Mark II</a> also comes in black or white color variants, and starts at $600. There is also the more affordable <a href="https://amzn.to/3wTJvv1" target="_blank">Canon EOS M200</a>, and the larger <a href="https://amzn.to/3wTJvv1" target="_blank">Canon EOS M6 II</a>. All of these options support the Canon M Mount, so using other Canon lenses in the EF Mount system will require an adapter.</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3PNa11G" target="_blank">Canon EOS M50 Mark II</a> </b>here</li><li>Get the <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3wTJvv1" target="_blank">Canon EOS M200</a> </b>here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3wTJvv1" target="_blank"><b>Canon EOS M6 II</b></a> here</li></ul><div><br /></div><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;">To see related articles on camera gear, check out these posts:</span></p><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 16px;"><ul><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-best-camera-phones-2022.html" style="background: transparent; color: #cc5353; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><b>The Best Camera Phones of 2022</b></a></li><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-compact-cameras-of-2022-part-i.html" style="background: transparent; color: #cc5353; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><b>The Best Compact Cameras of 2022</b></a></li><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-beginner-cameras-for-2022-part.html" style="background: transparent; color: #cc5353; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><b>The Best Beginner Cameras of 2022</b></a></li></ul><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Disclaimer: This post contains ads and affiliate links which help to support this site.</i></div></div>Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304596718908705463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400676020050162869.post-38889446521953806452022-05-22T13:39:00.001+08:002022-05-23T18:14:40.009+08:00Vivian Maier: More Than Ordinary Street Photographer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir6awO8FztDrw4ItfW6UO84KwFQCsjgbHh0BteroVB9Bq-_hyMku4SJ7nNvQKxwKev4-NYy4i48UZmDx2bC63BqCOVtqVjkBlvyGWV65C2EIEPFkZ5Q8hfBBZkmDfD2uEyrmBHW9jAnY8Cxn1XIVFc1TDLQas8AJVTsb5ZxHyC79rkuAcP7g2BRWw3VA/s1050/vivian-maier-self-photograph.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="1050" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir6awO8FztDrw4ItfW6UO84KwFQCsjgbHh0BteroVB9Bq-_hyMku4SJ7nNvQKxwKev4-NYy4i48UZmDx2bC63BqCOVtqVjkBlvyGWV65C2EIEPFkZ5Q8hfBBZkmDfD2uEyrmBHW9jAnY8Cxn1XIVFc1TDLQas8AJVTsb5ZxHyC79rkuAcP7g2BRWw3VA/w640-h640/vivian-maier-self-photograph.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Many famous street photographers like <a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2011/09/henri-cartier-bresson-looking-back.html" target="_blank">Henri Cartier-Bresson</a> and <a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2011/05/weegee-papparazzi-of-night.html" target="_blank">Weegee</a> built their reputation by capturing and publishing their photographs during their lifetime. For Vivian Maier, her photography only came to light after her death, revealing decades of Americana captured by this more than ordinary street photographer.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM7W9QSiN8UffUN3p7cxQWHqif2nBtjbZ0PAEGdTQ0EQsG5k4x9ztmjT-R4AkmmHBzA5c2CTT-wbnMNNY-XZj3doWBoRBP_bCv-udvg9Kdze6OqSAByVMrlUWGLkm2aiSYnoYq5743X1lYwa-oUGHxPOszixkUmCqDKdR7KS0ZarYr_I5R0EDOIYLs_w/s1100/vivian-maier-white-lady.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1100" data-original-width="1100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM7W9QSiN8UffUN3p7cxQWHqif2nBtjbZ0PAEGdTQ0EQsG5k4x9ztmjT-R4AkmmHBzA5c2CTT-wbnMNNY-XZj3doWBoRBP_bCv-udvg9Kdze6OqSAByVMrlUWGLkm2aiSYnoYq5743X1lYwa-oUGHxPOszixkUmCqDKdR7KS0ZarYr_I5R0EDOIYLs_w/w640-h640/vivian-maier-white-lady.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi55naC7rRLKulGZvQbI2CcHkI5dYfRe1xBB3HocjzlI06hhCsmRhNZA1mYq4JHUwRaLofC97OKz7PMcztZNsv4E5G-BY18wtvsr7xgg-BHrPC9zPdz60EKZquFZ5ZbIlzAf6Uw0lJ8oZzyy6xv-r-11uL0thq7od9veY_9vtgk8Z5A6yr6i0E9i_tCUQ/s1100/vivian-maier-car-lady.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1100" data-original-width="1100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi55naC7rRLKulGZvQbI2CcHkI5dYfRe1xBB3HocjzlI06hhCsmRhNZA1mYq4JHUwRaLofC97OKz7PMcztZNsv4E5G-BY18wtvsr7xgg-BHrPC9zPdz60EKZquFZ5ZbIlzAf6Uw0lJ8oZzyy6xv-r-11uL0thq7od9veY_9vtgk8Z5A6yr6i0E9i_tCUQ/w640-h640/vivian-maier-car-lady.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Vivian Maier was born in New York City, but spent her most of her childhood in France. It wasn't until she was much older that Maier took up an interest in photography. In her mid 20s, Maier moved back to New York, and later on to Chicago where she spent most of the next 40 years working as a Nanny.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgax01LbaJB-MqKXGU3g4iJS1Hvd2v1Qxedw-3U-URHVILuh3nI2bMU6kkbo1eecuyqQBXYt5xYaod6SROsvFIon0SCAD68loR0kIiVSSKYCceT0TbjEEczby1dqsZo8c8pUFoFA9km_ct8zcVE6OPwNOl5fO6mNvL8pajkT5wYltcfD8-QZpUK5s4Dgw/s1100/vivian-maier-lone-woman-columns.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1100" data-original-width="1100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgax01LbaJB-MqKXGU3g4iJS1Hvd2v1Qxedw-3U-URHVILuh3nI2bMU6kkbo1eecuyqQBXYt5xYaod6SROsvFIon0SCAD68loR0kIiVSSKYCceT0TbjEEczby1dqsZo8c8pUFoFA9km_ct8zcVE6OPwNOl5fO6mNvL8pajkT5wYltcfD8-QZpUK5s4Dgw/w640-h640/vivian-maier-lone-woman-columns.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-7Ijz1_RT8tuty5d8DC8R7NM4RQl2Pii7KWPbcUGzUXkutP3ujO0s38S0ApgsaWN7W_jZBi0ZP7At8Yv6_bJJOVGVP5Al6rSXv3J4YpAKqMe0nX-9vjFLQL_LAfz-L9IlX3s7gKRRdOoCnS3rsS3g4gxV8eh6llDRwRp43cibFKEBgU7Z6dkngqLlQQ/s1100/vivian-maier-street-photography-ladis.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1100" data-original-width="1100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-7Ijz1_RT8tuty5d8DC8R7NM4RQl2Pii7KWPbcUGzUXkutP3ujO0s38S0ApgsaWN7W_jZBi0ZP7At8Yv6_bJJOVGVP5Al6rSXv3J4YpAKqMe0nX-9vjFLQL_LAfz-L9IlX3s7gKRRdOoCnS3rsS3g4gxV8eh6llDRwRp43cibFKEBgU7Z6dkngqLlQQ/w640-h640/vivian-maier-street-photography-ladis.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>While Maier worked as a family nanny, she spent her free time capturing the scenes of Chicago. These photographers are remarkable in that she captured both the poor and the affluent, the destitute and the well-off as her subjects. Maier was unassuming, which may have allowed her to get close to her subjects.</p><p>Maier started photographing in black-and-white with a Rolleiflex, and later on started using color film. Later on in her life, she lacked the time (and resources) to develop her negatives, which were later stored and then rediscovered by collectors such as John Maloof who was instrumental in bringing her works to life after Maier passed away. The four decades of negatives (numbering in the 100,000s), are what remain of Maier today.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikiVXEbA6a6qUvkFrozrwxxYp83nhnOdaWIvRxAglY61kEOey08VIkOW4hGnK9c8dc6WqlnM7JTQeaz73B2V8ioC4BwbuZuOiHScY3k3-oWAPW_jx2ZLnT2hNSZlaOeMDb5lJF3QxfJV0S_wIa0jNN4aL5sA1erM31pL-RY0ea511Oox-wxKh41x5_pQ/s1100/vivian-maier-door.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1100" data-original-width="1100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikiVXEbA6a6qUvkFrozrwxxYp83nhnOdaWIvRxAglY61kEOey08VIkOW4hGnK9c8dc6WqlnM7JTQeaz73B2V8ioC4BwbuZuOiHScY3k3-oWAPW_jx2ZLnT2hNSZlaOeMDb5lJF3QxfJV0S_wIa0jNN4aL5sA1erM31pL-RY0ea511Oox-wxKh41x5_pQ/w640-h640/vivian-maier-door.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKAJFzq14gsJ3Mj6hZSUwj5GOfbCpkQTEPXpobq8mcZHDywB_V9vmmAzf0u_kdkvGH8CKs2Ab1hE_BXjubdM9k67aHOZ9t3nQtHMyjhYOVKEytzPlVS3bMiPCb0b3lavXSFMRBGip-bwqwa6MV7TqZy_Xw-TDbHzOWzCfmtEqlXgx5tDx6jdc3964sPQ/s1100/vivian-maier-car.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1100" data-original-width="1100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKAJFzq14gsJ3Mj6hZSUwj5GOfbCpkQTEPXpobq8mcZHDywB_V9vmmAzf0u_kdkvGH8CKs2Ab1hE_BXjubdM9k67aHOZ9t3nQtHMyjhYOVKEytzPlVS3bMiPCb0b3lavXSFMRBGip-bwqwa6MV7TqZy_Xw-TDbHzOWzCfmtEqlXgx5tDx6jdc3964sPQ/w640-h640/vivian-maier-car.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>The <a href="http://www.vivianmaier.com/" target="_blank">John Maloof collection</a> can be viewed online and shows several wonderful examples of <a href="http://www.vivianmaier.com/" target="_blank">Vivian Maier's street photography</a>. Several documentaries have also been created, chiefly "<a href="https://amzn.to/3ldKl07" target="_blank">Finding Vivian Maier</a>". For publications, you can check out <a href="https://amzn.to/3wAXBRU" target="_blank">Vivian Maier: Street Photographer</a> for her monochrome works, and <a href="Vivian Maier: The Color Work" target="_blank">Vivian Maier: The Color Work</a><b> </b>for here color film photographs.</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Watch <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3ldKl07" target="_blank">Finding Vivian Maier</a></b> here</li><li>Get <a href="https://amzn.to/3wAXBRU" target="_blank"><b>Vivian Maier: Street Photographer</b></a> here</li><li>Get <b><a href="Vivian Maier: The Color Work" target="_blank">Vivian Maier: The Color Work</a> </b>here</li></ul><div>Check out other <a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/search/label/Street%20Photography" target="_blank">street photography articles here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links and ads which help to support this site</i></div><p></p>Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304596718908705463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400676020050162869.post-71575031488899840572022-05-11T17:36:00.002+08:002022-05-11T17:36:20.602+08:00The Best Beginner Cameras for 2022 (Part II)<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx_BBZTsD03tEdGKCz_Ossh29dYpA5Sp3L23pmq_87cNW7DdHOSOlKa0kRzBZEvVmjgTnPDjj4eZ3004XMqlydvn_PuOvaw0_BJUzPvk2YMrBvLyaUA7BtCXC0sz5kRmP1ScAPKkf72Bwr4Thotjy785z4BskoN4a82E1PQdSm4tTwuQvs38xuh0BxSg/s1500/panasonic%20lumix.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1120" data-original-width="1500" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx_BBZTsD03tEdGKCz_Ossh29dYpA5Sp3L23pmq_87cNW7DdHOSOlKa0kRzBZEvVmjgTnPDjj4eZ3004XMqlydvn_PuOvaw0_BJUzPvk2YMrBvLyaUA7BtCXC0sz5kRmP1ScAPKkf72Bwr4Thotjy785z4BskoN4a82E1PQdSm4tTwuQvs38xuh0BxSg/w640-h478/panasonic%20lumix.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />In this article, we'll take a look at some of the best beginner cameras for 2022 from Canon, Panasonic and Olympus, namely the Canon EOS Rebel T7, Panasonic Lumix GX85 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3M2xx8w" target="_blank">Canon EOS Rebel T7 / Canon EOS 2000D</a></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_QHOEGfbcKKrP-_ipFSKF949rSIgJVNBqoqCfxRZORZwqawsFysv7R4Cu_jIpKG35Gd4Rv40hs6adU-RbJQ23_DmgDce5uOLaJslMzgzzwr4PDV72j4advZbP5PpSXDbVQRGkqoRvOqTc3vNvUWnxLtg1OqeXP_VA8aSNJp4s0h4CKHa3Lkx7dX60pA/s1500/canon-eos-rebel-t7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1500" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_QHOEGfbcKKrP-_ipFSKF949rSIgJVNBqoqCfxRZORZwqawsFysv7R4Cu_jIpKG35Gd4Rv40hs6adU-RbJQ23_DmgDce5uOLaJslMzgzzwr4PDV72j4advZbP5PpSXDbVQRGkqoRvOqTc3vNvUWnxLtg1OqeXP_VA8aSNJp4s0h4CKHa3Lkx7dX60pA/w640-h512/canon-eos-rebel-t7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><p>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3M2xx8w" target="_blank">Canon EOS Rebel T7</a> is a few years old now, but it's a fantastic value camera for beginners looking to start their photography journey. It's official name is Canon EOS 2000D, but depending on where you are in the world, it's also called the Kiss X90, the EOS 1500D and the EOS Rebel T7. This camera is built on the proven DSLR formula, but still offers up to 24.1MP images in gorgeous Canon colors. Below are the EOS Rebel T7's specs:</p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>24.1 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) Sensor with ISO 100-6400 (H: 12800)</li><li>DIGIC 4+ Image Processor</li><li>Built-in Wi-Fi Capability</li><li>9-point AF System and AI Servo AF</li><li>3.0-inch LCD with 920,000 Dots</li><li>Scene Intelligent Auto Mode</li><li>Full HD 30</li><li>Continuous Shooting at up to 3.0 fps</li></ul><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglgu5porlRm3pi3X_qB0RsN6uR1dfpCwussZHM4amtwnHfPvmyDbFGE9GOji6qRZLIoK0t02QzsJic2oRmABqwoULCAz4EFi7WyiWJbbPnI6Ln4N_49rIzSs48SWjl-kDTH-qlTHwijNUSP3qJ9N5pgI-W21WfJcuuQXvrDZC5nunYcfvw8jR26GM0bw/s1280/canon-eos-rebel-realworld.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglgu5porlRm3pi3X_qB0RsN6uR1dfpCwussZHM4amtwnHfPvmyDbFGE9GOji6qRZLIoK0t02QzsJic2oRmABqwoULCAz4EFi7WyiWJbbPnI6Ln4N_49rIzSs48SWjl-kDTH-qlTHwijNUSP3qJ9N5pgI-W21WfJcuuQXvrDZC5nunYcfvw8jR26GM0bw/w640-h360/canon-eos-rebel-realworld.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>The Canon EOS Rebel T7 is also very budget friendly, coming in at less than $500. The latest iteration in the Canon Rebel series is the <a href="https://amzn.to/3w1OHxx" target="_blank">Canon EOS Rebel T8i</a> and offers more features for a premium price. Canon's mirrorless option <a href="https://amzn.to/397yH43" target="_blank">Canon EOS M200</a> is also a good place to start.</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3M2xx8w" target="_blank">Canon EOS Rebel T7</a></b> here</li><li>Get the <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3w1OHxx" target="_blank">Canon EOS Rebel T8i</a></b> here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/397yH43" target="_blank"><b>Canon EOS M200</b></a> here</li></ul><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><p></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3w1YIuJ" target="_blank">Panasonic Lumix GX85</a></h1><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtyN1b5BYsKTyEvK8HpQvr-NBWVNtpHA_IHvcRcTvLR0fpwfbTzXN0NV3O3GuRzDXhNg1Q2q2nJfUQmDovjoIBk1jUNgzgIgtl0IXWT_IcXnIEqjIM4MpE6meInWJHzbc8lUPQk5gcLrM557wVyPbUEj-YQZrRAxAJaoYuw5DzVXKzLcrhkK3MJ98VTg/s1498/lumix-gx85.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="836" data-original-width="1498" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtyN1b5BYsKTyEvK8HpQvr-NBWVNtpHA_IHvcRcTvLR0fpwfbTzXN0NV3O3GuRzDXhNg1Q2q2nJfUQmDovjoIBk1jUNgzgIgtl0IXWT_IcXnIEqjIM4MpE6meInWJHzbc8lUPQk5gcLrM557wVyPbUEj-YQZrRAxAJaoYuw5DzVXKzLcrhkK3MJ98VTg/w640-h358/lumix-gx85.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3w1YIuJ" target="_blank">Panasonic LUMIX GX85</a> is a popular offering for the Micro Four Thirds system. The stylish rangefinder style camera can use any M43 lens, and Panasonic offers several compact lenses that any beginner can use. Below are the Lumix GX85's specs:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>16.84 Megapixels</li><li>4K Photo feature</li><li>Post focus feature</li><li>5-Axis Dual Image Stabilization</li><li>Live view viewfinder</li><li>Tilt 3.0-inch / 3:2 aspect / Wide viewing angle LCD</li><li>4K 3840x2160: 4K/25p 100Mbps, 4K/24p 100Mbps</li><li>[Full HD 1920x1080 FHD/50p: 28Mbps, 50p recording</li></ul><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguACQXr140eKCfKFsCtmJThb2yj0LALkrPtkATJZ4_ntBpw6E0I9aK5i59iV57abxjM5oGN39fD9PonhPv1U6pYN7KwGwC2xteENMnklgmzjON6jxYQPWlRdGYuzUPX9cPiclxPz5tnc7qd-hWMhvpB3OKDLzN_g2P17ia6MtWB2BOSjQQTAUpU9_J7g/s1280/panasonic-lumix-gx85.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguACQXr140eKCfKFsCtmJThb2yj0LALkrPtkATJZ4_ntBpw6E0I9aK5i59iV57abxjM5oGN39fD9PonhPv1U6pYN7KwGwC2xteENMnklgmzjON6jxYQPWlRdGYuzUPX9cPiclxPz5tnc7qd-hWMhvpB3OKDLzN_g2P17ia6MtWB2BOSjQQTAUpU9_J7g/w640-h360/panasonic-lumix-gx85.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3w1YIuJ" target="_blank">Panasonic Lumix GX85</a> comes in either black or silver, and is bundled with different lens units for under $600. The successor <a href="Panasonic LUMIX GX85" target="_blank">Panasonic Lumix GX9</a> has more Megapixels, but is $200 more expensive. Those that prefer the DSLR experience can get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3M7TjYs" target="_blank">Panasonic Lumix G85</a>.</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3w1YIuJ" target="_blank">Panasonic LUMIX GX85</a> here</li><li>Get the <a href="Panasonic LUMIX GX85" target="_blank">Panasonic Lumix GX9</a> here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3M7TjYs" target="_blank">Panasonic Lumix G85</a> here</li></ul></div><p></p><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Fyih0N" target="_blank">Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV</a></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJJDlg30924S3e7XQg_H2dO7MOuJgB73vRwfF-Yxg3ZPCRUJ35KRd6qiY8BuK32TjbXVoWO0-NNkcrAWkhdA5TWQjuLNNjZdLY-sOJ3lnTVokRiNUhSkqX9PzkWYTvMKCF9GbfzCX7ao7GDidKcg5TBfKcdxq0DDz6tTHMWu0hENv9bEaQd9BaLhLUiQ/s679/olympus-em10-iv.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="679" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJJDlg30924S3e7XQg_H2dO7MOuJgB73vRwfF-Yxg3ZPCRUJ35KRd6qiY8BuK32TjbXVoWO0-NNkcrAWkhdA5TWQjuLNNjZdLY-sOJ3lnTVokRiNUhSkqX9PzkWYTvMKCF9GbfzCX7ao7GDidKcg5TBfKcdxq0DDz6tTHMWu0hENv9bEaQd9BaLhLUiQ/w640-h420/olympus-em10-iv.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Another affordable option is the <a href="https://amzn.to/3Fyih0N" target="_blank">Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV</a>. This is Olympus' offering in the Micro Four Thirds system, and just like the Panasonic Lumix GX85 above, this camera will accept any MFT lens. Unlike the Lumix however, the Olympus EM10 comes in an SLR style body. Below are the OMD EM10 Mk IV's specs:</div><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>20.3 Megapixel Live MOS Sensor</li><li>TruePic™ VIII Processor</li><li>Contrast Detection with 121 Focus Points</li><li>5-Axis In Body Image Stabilization with 4.5 EV Compensation</li><li>2.36M dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder</li><li> 8.7fps Mechanical Shutter</li><li>4K Video, Nighttime Live Composite, 16 Art Filters with new Instant Film filter</li><li>Intuitive Touch Interface, Advanced Photo Mode, Shortcut Button, and Built-in Wi-Fi & Bluetooth</li></ul><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEDgCRtW0CEyAb03YCimNx_nQX8A5YNecHoQWT_sFV7Ne10OP5vfLAuJ3HOB_M7EF3b2a5nz3ydLzEk-6l9CXE_QKZeRyTgDOxzdEVd-N1Pk9UGKY8sgOZdsSJZ2eX-un-0I9jrz0FQpE7jY3aW0jBbo_ixsTly1RVeJ61KYzYdFodjlaC4xiyrSRdAw/s1392/olympus-em10-silver.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="784" data-original-width="1392" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEDgCRtW0CEyAb03YCimNx_nQX8A5YNecHoQWT_sFV7Ne10OP5vfLAuJ3HOB_M7EF3b2a5nz3ydLzEk-6l9CXE_QKZeRyTgDOxzdEVd-N1Pk9UGKY8sgOZdsSJZ2eX-un-0I9jrz0FQpE7jY3aW0jBbo_ixsTly1RVeJ61KYzYdFodjlaC4xiyrSRdAw/w640-h360/olympus-em10-silver.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3Fyih0N" target="_blank">Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV</a> is also available in black or silver, and bundled with the M. Zuiko kit lens, comes in at $800. The previous version <a href="https://amzn.to/397X7ug" target="_blank">Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III</a> is also still a good beginner camera at a lower cost. The rangefinder style <a href="https://amzn.to/3whmYI1" target="_blank">Olympus PEN E-PL10</a> is also available, although it might not be as beginner friendly as these other options..</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3Fyih0N" target="_blank"><b>Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV</b></a> here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/397X7ug" target="_blank"><b>Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III</b></a> here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3whmYI1" target="_blank"><b>Olympus PEN E-PL10</b></a> here</li></ul><div>To see related articles on camera gear, check out these posts:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-best-camera-phones-2022.html" target="_blank"><b>The Best Camera Phones of 2022</b></a></li><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-compact-cameras-of-2022-part-i.html" target="_blank"><b>The Best Compact Cameras of 2022</b></a></li><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-beginner-cameras-for-2022-part.html" target="_blank"><b>The Best Beginner Cameras of 2022</b></a></li></ul><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Disclaimer: This website has ads and affiliate links that help to support its upkeep </i></p>Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304596718908705463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400676020050162869.post-20498985092311553382022-05-09T11:23:00.004+08:002022-05-11T17:36:47.624+08:00The Best Beginner Cameras for 2022 (Part I)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9GEo0AaZ3OBGkGH6ejF9HqlRvPSjtjCKE3kQMRjUz0CUqSxLXRyRbLC6DTtzh0EKgNRuq_cmevJhiG0cWHPQjS_BxZjFELkTnU7jlng3g60_QKFUo8kNVyJwD0l6g4msQ5IfoH94UIKPZkge-TyThLwstnpLTIB94NW-wsK0W5L7wEYqr15YqJF2cHw/s2000/fujifilm-xt30-silver-black.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1100" data-original-width="2000" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9GEo0AaZ3OBGkGH6ejF9HqlRvPSjtjCKE3kQMRjUz0CUqSxLXRyRbLC6DTtzh0EKgNRuq_cmevJhiG0cWHPQjS_BxZjFELkTnU7jlng3g60_QKFUo8kNVyJwD0l6g4msQ5IfoH94UIKPZkge-TyThLwstnpLTIB94NW-wsK0W5L7wEYqr15YqJF2cHw/w640-h352/fujifilm-xt30-silver-black.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-best-camera-phones-2022.html" target="_blank">Camera phones</a> may be responsible for most digital photographs today, but in the last 10 years, advances in camera technology have made several mirrorless cameras more user-friendly and affordable. Here we'll discuss a few of these options from Fujifilm, Sony and Nikon. The Fujifilm X-T30 II, Sony Alpha a6400 and Nikon Z50 all offer compelling reasons for beginner photographers to explore the world of interchangeable lens mirrorless cameras.</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3yiahzr" target="_blank">Fujifilm X-T30 II</a></h1><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo00nR1_ru3BQwhye5iqwjuspygxv9FyopR_yI-DOXMF7R8H8cZUqK39ApgsvkfsDBVaRzyNA43ydjXlRY_g6sjZKBWMh2IYJLG6dXVvASqY5k-pKUPAML3ousVHnTHjyUuFmsdDCwM_LV4mr0knCtSKbPQw2OHDFrhN0nSPzvaOb6prACe0A8cZoZ-w/s679/fujifilm-15-45-kit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="446" data-original-width="679" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo00nR1_ru3BQwhye5iqwjuspygxv9FyopR_yI-DOXMF7R8H8cZUqK39ApgsvkfsDBVaRzyNA43ydjXlRY_g6sjZKBWMh2IYJLG6dXVvASqY5k-pKUPAML3ousVHnTHjyUuFmsdDCwM_LV4mr0knCtSKbPQw2OHDFrhN0nSPzvaOb6prACe0A8cZoZ-w/w640-h420/fujifilm-15-45-kit.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3yiahzr" target="_blank">Fujifilm X-T30 II</a> is a minor update on the already popular X-T30. The base camera was already such a great camera that Fujifilm added improved autofocus, new film simulations, and a new touch-screen LCD to make the X-T30 II even better. Below are the some of the specs of the Fujifilm X-T30 II:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>26.1MP APS-C sensor</li><li>3.0 inch Tilt-Type Touch Screen Color LCD Monitor</li><li>8fps drive speed with mechanical shutter</li><li>20 frames-per-second Electronic Shutter</li><li>Control Mode and Auto Mode</li><li>Low light autofocus</li><li>DCI4K(17:9) 4096 x 2160</li><li>29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 200Mbps/100Mbps up to approx. 30min</li></ul><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPMYOSbuDQwj3GUcflwHFBu8yhU8C6gBTzeQf9xqbOwR7SKk2Q9yrnMlmE6YQjYaOVXmjsz0XTPJvGIuNIl8Jy4hebz3hMTH90pcBCusJTvWZT52P59Nae1dFUwnRMxtihFcXn3HhZDJtbaYybjDOTtmO2ybX5Mboe6wQ_0DS62ubD0X-SR7q6iLU7mg/s2000/fuji-xt30-silver.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1100" data-original-width="2000" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPMYOSbuDQwj3GUcflwHFBu8yhU8C6gBTzeQf9xqbOwR7SKk2Q9yrnMlmE6YQjYaOVXmjsz0XTPJvGIuNIl8Jy4hebz3hMTH90pcBCusJTvWZT52P59Nae1dFUwnRMxtihFcXn3HhZDJtbaYybjDOTtmO2ybX5Mboe6wQ_0DS62ubD0X-SR7q6iLU7mg/w640-h352/fuji-xt30-silver.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><p></p><p>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3yiahzr" target="_blank">Fujifilm X-T30 II</a> also has a retro look with manual shutter speed and exposure compensation dials, which are great for learning photography for beginners, but is also has a full AUTO mode for users to enjoy using the camera without too much hassle. The original version <a href="https://amzn.to/3vQpA0D" target="_blank">Fujifilm X-T30</a> is also still available for a lesser price, and for those who prefer a rangefinder style camera, Fujifilm also offers the <a href="https://amzn.to/3Pi0JdZ" target="_blank">X-A7 beginner camera</a> as well.</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3yiahzr" target="_blank">Fujifilm X-T30 II</a></b> here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3vQpA0D" target="_blank"><b>Fujifilm X-T30 (original version)</b></a> here</li><li>Get the <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3Pi0JdZ" target="_blank">Fujifim X-A7</a></b> here</li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3KW1aXJ" target="_blank">Sony Alpha a6400</a></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJv1bF9AkalBHWN_V8z7ilREG9yFE6NqMGeZXqOfntOhvAUt3zA40eeZFe5w1P2mZgyfyTfYAcQJkwoVKsvDQtXT4etCCx9ewfhZrLu_h9E7HhaOPDmDDkxkET-6T3AmuPZeSxQFQoAty9tQIqwpQfMx2alTW7mSA0MBSi0Cmzh03qsJ2MGdIpPqUjgg/s971/sony-alpha-a6400.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="515" data-original-width="971" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJv1bF9AkalBHWN_V8z7ilREG9yFE6NqMGeZXqOfntOhvAUt3zA40eeZFe5w1P2mZgyfyTfYAcQJkwoVKsvDQtXT4etCCx9ewfhZrLu_h9E7HhaOPDmDDkxkET-6T3AmuPZeSxQFQoAty9tQIqwpQfMx2alTW7mSA0MBSi0Cmzh03qsJ2MGdIpPqUjgg/w640-h340/sony-alpha-a6400.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3KW1aXJ" target="_blank">Sony Alpha a6400</a> is a good introduction into Sony's E-mount system. Photographers coming from the older Sony A6000 will enjoy autofocus, especially Sony's eye AF as well as its real time tracking. The a6400 also has a touch screen to make it easier to transition from camera phones to mirrorless cameras. Below are the Sony Alpha a6400's specs:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>APSC CMOS 24.2MP Sensor</li><li>BIONZ X image processor</li><li>425 AF points</li><li>Advanced Real-time Eye-AF, Real-time Tracking AF</li><li>11 FPS continuous shooting speed</li><li>3.0″ Tilting, +180°/-90° LCD Screen</li><li>UHD 4K up to 30 fps, Full HD up to 120 fps</li><li>S-Log video recording </li></ul><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilJZgY9nxvuRV_sEF-UBTDeDUJWVp5fiZ3JkM8CO5vzI5lkdL5CfkarxcQtsM5EjEy5KJM-vk6i-YaRvAVvTWug7FdgkWoqvv5ws-H_9cpbjWBsllsmwIEq0CFKYj1frXHc9NmwyUDix4HvPazBuMETSuYuqqkRpxAkXKjtCI0kxXR59Gys2zfav2waA/s1014/sony-a6400-articulating-screen.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="396" data-original-width="1014" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilJZgY9nxvuRV_sEF-UBTDeDUJWVp5fiZ3JkM8CO5vzI5lkdL5CfkarxcQtsM5EjEy5KJM-vk6i-YaRvAVvTWug7FdgkWoqvv5ws-H_9cpbjWBsllsmwIEq0CFKYj1frXHc9NmwyUDix4HvPazBuMETSuYuqqkRpxAkXKjtCI0kxXR59Gys2zfav2waA/w640-h250/sony-a6400-articulating-screen.webp" width="640" /></a></div><div>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3KW1aXJ" target="_blank">Sony Alpha a6400</a> can be purchased with different lens combinations, but the 16-50mm lens is good enough to start for beginner photographers. For those on a budget, the <a href="https://amzn.to/3KVMisk" target="_blank">Sony Alpha a6100</a> is available with a lower EVF resolution, but still retains a lot of the a6400's features. The original <a href="https://amzn.to/3KVMisk" target="_blank">Sony Alpha a6000</a> is also still available at half the price of the other two models.</div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3KW1aXJ" target="_blank"><b>Sony Alpha a6400</b></a> here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3KVMisk" target="_blank"><b>Sony Alpha a6100</b></a> here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3KVMisk" target="_blank"><b>Sony Alpha a6000</b></a> here</li></ul></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3yiW8C4" target="_blank">Nikon Z50</a></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcVXzY6yZdGx-zRSewasSuv3OEg9aFzRTvZQAhDBypWf3mVBv89FgzLG6muSgEcWVkpNVho_8i4JmIOAxUN49HpWqN9CL6eSq4x5s2IBECVhz1gqkQ5O6kB8cefZleP-6W49ZZsPvT7zw28pBgUgngEseJSEWUl5-h24nSDjLo47Vy0XPDnnvj3cuMMg/s1000/nikon-z50-zmount-body.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="708" data-original-width="1000" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcVXzY6yZdGx-zRSewasSuv3OEg9aFzRTvZQAhDBypWf3mVBv89FgzLG6muSgEcWVkpNVho_8i4JmIOAxUN49HpWqN9CL6eSq4x5s2IBECVhz1gqkQ5O6kB8cefZleP-6W49ZZsPvT7zw28pBgUgngEseJSEWUl5-h24nSDjLo47Vy0XPDnnvj3cuMMg/w640-h454/nikon-z50-zmount-body.png" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3yiW8C4" target="_blank">Nikon Z50</a> is Nikon's first entry in its mirrorless Z mount, and it's succeeded in attracting beginner photographers into the world of mirrorless camera photography. It's compact SLR style body makes it easier to handle, and has a dedicated "M" Manual mode to allow beginners to explore the camera's manual controls. Below are the Nikon Z50's specs:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>20.9MP APSC sensor</li><li>0.39-in. approx. 2360k-dot (XGA) OLED electronic viewfinder</li><li>11 frames per second top continuous shooting speed at Full Resolution</li><li>Tilting TFT, Touch-Sensitive LCD</li><li>4K UHD 3,840x2,160 / 30 fps</li><li>Human and animal detection AF</li><li>20 Creative Picture Controls and 10 Special Effects</li><li>Smartphone connection with Snapbridge App</li></ul><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiEHosVRNuNmnNo3fsL5hkOoVsdeOJt3anXz_x7h_fT5TvbqNsTV6GUaW5xVt0FLW-8iMP1UEnJyD14ssRA36bAlGosooHuMfDywCFm9UD1esgCa_7kbAe5ppy_9Yz3xieRt_X8iNibKpqxs0MBXk0986Ql7UH6YL_ghSS8giByFxHK6u1SUwMTVrK1w/s700/nikon-z50-lens-1634-Z50-left.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="595" data-original-width="700" height="544" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiEHosVRNuNmnNo3fsL5hkOoVsdeOJt3anXz_x7h_fT5TvbqNsTV6GUaW5xVt0FLW-8iMP1UEnJyD14ssRA36bAlGosooHuMfDywCFm9UD1esgCa_7kbAe5ppy_9Yz3xieRt_X8iNibKpqxs0MBXk0986Ql7UH6YL_ghSS8giByFxHK6u1SUwMTVrK1w/w640-h544/nikon-z50-lens-1634-Z50-left.png" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3yiW8C4" target="_blank">Nikon Z50</a> is offered with the Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens. Nikon also offers a retro-styled body in the <a href="https://amzn.to/3vRnDkC" target="_blank">Nikon Z fc</a>. The <a href="https://amzn.to/3sk8pSQ" target="_blank">Nikon D3500</a> is Nikon's DSLR for beginners who prefer the SLR body over mirrorless.</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3yiW8C4" target="_blank">Nikon Z50</a></b> here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3vRnDkC" target="_blank"><b>Nikon Z fc</b></a> here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3sk8pSQ" target="_blank"><b>Nikon D3500</b></a> here</li></ul><div><br /></div><div><div>To see related articles on camera gear, check out these posts:</div><div><ul><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-best-camera-phones-2022.html" target="_blank"><b>The Best Camera Phones of 2022</b></a></li><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-compact-cameras-of-2022-part-i.html" target="_blank"><b>The Best Compact Cameras of 2022</b></a></li><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-beginner-cameras-for-2022-part.html" target="_blank"><b>The Best Beginner Cameras of 2022</b></a></li></ul></div></div><div><br /></div></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links that help to support this site.</i></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304596718908705463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400676020050162869.post-61268503917803577192022-05-04T17:10:00.007+08:002022-05-08T16:44:20.567+08:00The Best Compact Cameras of 2022 (Part II)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTZH2J-ZojXESrLlMS8zu9rowAdMy9jVTIZ4i50GEga0AfLpoxbJmufGFevxWJZ0kInYuDU6mUiAGLum-Qp96-YKnxny1m8kO5EFSP7jut8JGgTXFTriDChp_5OAjrr2VjCcSD9bLaNWLNajf-jiwBk-tmZcuh8DgzU7uSHETMgYMXzLlLMcMDS971nA/s675/G7-x-mark-iii-flash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTZH2J-ZojXESrLlMS8zu9rowAdMy9jVTIZ4i50GEga0AfLpoxbJmufGFevxWJZ0kInYuDU6mUiAGLum-Qp96-YKnxny1m8kO5EFSP7jut8JGgTXFTriDChp_5OAjrr2VjCcSD9bLaNWLNajf-jiwBk-tmZcuh8DgzU7uSHETMgYMXzLlLMcMDS971nA/w640-h426/G7-x-mark-iii-flash.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">In our <a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-compact-cameras-of-2022-part-i.html" target="_blank">previous article</a>, we discussed the advantages of compact cameras over mobile phones, and recommended some cameras from Sony, Panasonic, and Fujifilm. This time, we'll take a look at the best compact cameras from Canon, Ricoh and Leica, specifically the Canon G7 X Mark III, the Ricoh GR III, and the Leica D-LUX 7.</p><span></span><span><a name='more'></a></span><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3KUqRYZ" target="_blank">Canon G7 X Mark III</a></h1><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUQVcq331RYJXQHMXqEheU4soj3M_1wWuL_quM62ocCW6bb2jl3xPHxUKOyJTOf11xsxAE3woK3Mt6RL4mqSHpC5EyJNsGZFKmVK6KrN66Vpsb7CDKOha1L8OtkVpWjaUt4FCQM36AdQzghHxfzSnnOjTrcSvMn_P427IqcCwLjNGxsTsWWDloCYHeDA/s675/G7-x-mark-iii-black.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUQVcq331RYJXQHMXqEheU4soj3M_1wWuL_quM62ocCW6bb2jl3xPHxUKOyJTOf11xsxAE3woK3Mt6RL4mqSHpC5EyJNsGZFKmVK6KrN66Vpsb7CDKOha1L8OtkVpWjaUt4FCQM36AdQzghHxfzSnnOjTrcSvMn_P427IqcCwLjNGxsTsWWDloCYHeDA/w640-h426/G7-x-mark-iii-black.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3KUqRYZ" target="_blank">Canon G7 X Mark III</a> is Canon's latest entry in the popular G7 X lineup, able to capture 20MP pictures with its 1.0-inch stacked CMOS Sensor. It's 4.2x optical zoom allows for versatile uses, from family photography to travel photography, and also allow 4K video recording for vlogging. Below are the G7 X III's specs:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>20.1 Megapixels, 1.0-inch stacked CMOS (sensor aspect ratio: 3:2)</li><li>35mm film equivalent: 24–100mm focal range</li><li>Macro: 2.0 in. – 1.6 ft. (5–50 cm) (W) focusing range</li><li>Continuous Shooting up to 20 fps</li><li>4K 30p Video, FHD 120p Video</li><li>3.0-inch Touch Panel LCD Screen with Tilt Option of 180° for Selfies</li><li>External Microphone Support, Clean HDMI Output</li></ul><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif7wWnw3Snyoz35yxPT3XWs2tYQxu1pvERjcuJSiZuXpNns1VJsLqVMNwz4I7CIIjX3ltrWw-8kcwaBZUyCzdYNPSKfN0UvGgL0eu6weAFM6v50xDJe2nMs-TdgUfbrS_jA1ZQYpgBc-32Js6ewyJJOjxqDV1Sx-wZ4ovRPcNHCd6Ap8iwi3EdyvJ33g/s675/G7-x-mark-iii-zoom-lens.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif7wWnw3Snyoz35yxPT3XWs2tYQxu1pvERjcuJSiZuXpNns1VJsLqVMNwz4I7CIIjX3ltrWw-8kcwaBZUyCzdYNPSKfN0UvGgL0eu6weAFM6v50xDJe2nMs-TdgUfbrS_jA1ZQYpgBc-32Js6ewyJJOjxqDV1Sx-wZ4ovRPcNHCd6Ap8iwi3EdyvJ33g/w640-h426/G7-x-mark-iii-zoom-lens.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p>As of 2022, the <a href="https://amzn.to/3KUqRYZ" target="_blank">Canon G7 X Mark III</a> is available starting at $749. The previous version <a href="https://amzn.to/3FaNA1s" target="_blank">Canon G7 X Mark II</a> is also still available, and the first generation Canon G7 X can still be purchased at a heavily discounted price.</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3KUqRYZ" target="_blank"><b>Canon G7 X Mark III</b></a> here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3FaNA1s" target="_blank"><b>Canon G7 X Mark II</b></a> here</li><li>Get the <a href="Canon G7 X Mark II" target="_blank"><b>Canon G7 X</b></a> here </li></ul><div><br /></div><p></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/37bvobq" target="_blank">Ricoh GR III</a></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPgDEHKLZ-K53ZHt_2RE6zFzHYkBoYAja1MPaQvSo_ZGG7qPoYjQA6jc-r4PnTpSghY2BGu9k4oJ7xziCUjPhNkeQG2uNhDCmbcMbVNRyTbAXMvysG4lfsYAwiV0He-Q5U0Hy6bEkbpq6A7Kdatcr5366_9LmiaUFCbWOaYPxqVJhS-OIf3nqfuK3JTw/s1500/ricoh-gr.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1042" data-original-width="1500" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPgDEHKLZ-K53ZHt_2RE6zFzHYkBoYAja1MPaQvSo_ZGG7qPoYjQA6jc-r4PnTpSghY2BGu9k4oJ7xziCUjPhNkeQG2uNhDCmbcMbVNRyTbAXMvysG4lfsYAwiV0He-Q5U0Hy6bEkbpq6A7Kdatcr5366_9LmiaUFCbWOaYPxqVJhS-OIf3nqfuK3JTw/w640-h444/ricoh-gr.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The <a href="https://amzn.to/37bvobq" target="_blank">Ricoh GR III</a> is the smallest professional compact camera available, coming in at only 4.29 inches in size. Part of the compactness is due to its fixed lens (non-zoom lens) which provides an equivalent 28mm focal length. However, the GR is still able to fit an APS-C sized sensor, providing better image quality than most compact cameras. This larger sensor in its travel-friendly form factor makes it very popular with street photographers. Below are the Ricoh GR's specs:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>18.3mm (Approx. 28mm in 35mm equivalent focal length), F2.8~F16</li><li>Approx. 24.24 megapixels</li><li>Sensor-shift shake reduction (SR)(3-axis) image stabilization</li><li>Full HD (1920x1080, 60p/30p/24p) movie recording</li><li>Face/Eye Detection</li><li>Built in ND Filter (2EV)</li><li>Additional 35mm & 50mm crop options</li><li>Magnesium alloy body</li><li>Ultrasonic wave sensor cleaning</li><li>2 GB of built-in memory</li></ul></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNWEkea9TQt5gqP7A_7dmpBs1AJkLPRLf8XkjCY4JYJ-v97mUUa36a50g4CnWfv3CUzetyaNDuTy1azP8A-2GIUmYrbSmMo3N7z6teg2osjR8Jj7iXSt1H2GTmXuF7d5pF5F1yq-ijSossIvxz0sSfSHQI0Ko8hz1kPEZodRcCVFsa-VJHOhdJ6gba7g/s1200/ricoh-gr-iii.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNWEkea9TQt5gqP7A_7dmpBs1AJkLPRLf8XkjCY4JYJ-v97mUUa36a50g4CnWfv3CUzetyaNDuTy1azP8A-2GIUmYrbSmMo3N7z6teg2osjR8Jj7iXSt1H2GTmXuF7d5pF5F1yq-ijSossIvxz0sSfSHQI0Ko8hz1kPEZodRcCVFsa-VJHOhdJ6gba7g/w640-h640/ricoh-gr-iii.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>The <a href="https://amzn.to/37bvobq" target="_blank">Ricoh GR III</a> comes in black only, but there is also the special <a href="https://amzn.to/3vYOIBf" target="_blank">Ricoh GRIII Street Edition</a> which comes in a metallic gray body and a bright yellow ring cap. There is also the <a href="https://amzn.to/3OT2fmp" target="_blank">Ricoh GR IIIx</a> recently released with a 40mm equivalent lens. </div><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/37bvobq" target="_blank"><b>Ricoh GR III</b></a> here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3vYOIBf" target="_blank"><b>Ricoh GRIII Street Edition</b></a> here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3OT2fmp" target="_blank"><b>Ricoh GR IIIx</b></a> here</li></ul><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3LHvKFX" target="_blank">Leica D-LUX 7</a></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwhppU2l75zfeb5eDoNPVA4-L5HP-KhScW8Hhc4SXZ-auNnrXGilqoRHuRLpCLoGBfL3sqm4eTJDDwBVvU3R0oQYbf7UAyHys1YDMqMGLAgoN05cX07Vd6LUeGi0L0q4DdKKjbvLBRN7h-DzXfdW19jDkO65YUblGHt0g2boEWVJzm6HG0alpnea0DSQ/s600/leica-dlux-7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwhppU2l75zfeb5eDoNPVA4-L5HP-KhScW8Hhc4SXZ-auNnrXGilqoRHuRLpCLoGBfL3sqm4eTJDDwBVvU3R0oQYbf7UAyHys1YDMqMGLAgoN05cX07Vd6LUeGi0L0q4DdKKjbvLBRN7h-DzXfdW19jDkO65YUblGHt0g2boEWVJzm6HG0alpnea0DSQ/w640-h480/leica-dlux-7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3LHvKFX" target="_blank">Leica D-LUX 7</a> offers Leica's famed rangefinder technology in a pocketable format. It has a variable Summilux with a 4/3 sensor, and captures 17MP images. This is a more affordable Leica than most of its offerings, so photographers can experience shooting with a Leica without breaking the bank. Below are the D-Lux's specs:</div><div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>17 MP 4/3 inch sensor</li><li>Vario-Summilux 24-75 mm f/1.7–2.8 ASPH. lens</li><li>High-speed AF and burst shooting with "post focus" feature</li><li>Integrated EVF - High resolution and eye sensor</li><li>High-resolution touch display (1.24 MP)</li><li>4k pro-video recording</li><li>Variable frame rate recording (24p/25p/30p)</li><li>JPEG and RAW images</li><li>ISO sensitivity up to 25600</li><li>Integrated Bluetooth & Wifi for Leica FOTOS App</li><li><br /></li></ul></div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiT-iy4D68r41zum55_A2wBHRe4_bL1S-7B8wVe8Jh65Ahbgw1htjc1pwpC0CH6vEp2XqbeTdBTto2Up1cpicpsTZDUDmE1qra1bX2EIMd_oYsMPWnCJE_sAhJRyONt9YMS7t83qfJ-r6Qm1y5tYg2QO3tKf-n590IyEjWR4WznfXyG8-EpfNb2di9cA/s1920/leica-dlux-black-silver.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="1920" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiT-iy4D68r41zum55_A2wBHRe4_bL1S-7B8wVe8Jh65Ahbgw1htjc1pwpC0CH6vEp2XqbeTdBTto2Up1cpicpsTZDUDmE1qra1bX2EIMd_oYsMPWnCJE_sAhJRyONt9YMS7t83qfJ-r6Qm1y5tYg2QO3tKf-n590IyEjWR4WznfXyG8-EpfNb2di9cA/w640-h224/leica-dlux-black-silver.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div><p></p><div>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3LHvKFX" target="_blank">Leica D-LUX 7</a> is available in black and silver, and starts at around £1,325. The <a href="https://amzn.to/3kDXU8O" target="_blank">Leica C-LUX</a> has a smaller 1-inch sensor, but still delivers good quality pictures. There is also the <a href="https://amzn.to/3kCH22d" target="_blank">Leica Q2</a> that has a full frame sensor but has the pocketable form factor of a compact camera.</div><p></p><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3LHvKFX" target="_blank"><b>Leica D-LUX 7</b></a> here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3kDXU8O" target="_blank"><b>Leica C-LUX</b></a> here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3kCH22d" target="_blank"><b>Leica Q2</b></a> here</li></ul><div>For <a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-compact-cameras-of-2022-part-i.html" target="_blank">compact camera recommendations</a> from Sony, Fujifilm and Panasonic, see the <a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-compact-cameras-of-2022-part-i.html" target="_blank">previous article here</a>.</div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links that help to support this site.</i></div>Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304596718908705463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400676020050162869.post-41862018805090691202022-05-01T15:52:00.005+08:002022-05-11T17:36:59.961+08:00The Best Compact Cameras of 2022 (Part I)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhusSspYFDqyRQ6nhb5Q_sWHX1deB1H64qHq5OJEZstDzuBPxFr0X0Z-tOvGc4djdtsfR0sicYmSQ2DSYqUxmWHCp5MReGvVDOSlNPILlOvBIGH9x6ftR92miCDRLvm8DgoG3qdp_xcHzep9gAh_dyvqnwS5la1L4rLZbVkuhz3KHhQvXfn-NY1D9RXew/s1014/sony-rx100-vii-acessories.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="396" data-original-width="1014" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhusSspYFDqyRQ6nhb5Q_sWHX1deB1H64qHq5OJEZstDzuBPxFr0X0Z-tOvGc4djdtsfR0sicYmSQ2DSYqUxmWHCp5MReGvVDOSlNPILlOvBIGH9x6ftR92miCDRLvm8DgoG3qdp_xcHzep9gAh_dyvqnwS5la1L4rLZbVkuhz3KHhQvXfn-NY1D9RXew/w640-h250/sony-rx100-vii-acessories.webp" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>Compact Cameras offer a great alternative for those who don't want a big DSLR or mirrorless camera, but also want better image quality over phone cameras. These smaller cameras can fit into a small pouch (or even a coat pocket), and provides better control over photography settings compared to smartphones. The Sony RX100 VII, Panasonic Lumix LX 100 II, and Fujifilm X100V are some of the best compact cameras for 2022.</p><span><a name='more'></a><br /></span><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3KyeZM3" target="_blank">Sony RX100 VII</a></h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRSOdganOxbnSg18mXRyojR7HxpSfGCAevG2jP-6TbIcIuoosTS5Lx5RZHExWzLAZ5OPae29gYwDHbjIO6hecLZMlL_JgCyP_zrFjFQLbs72Caalo2rPtdekl1VmaHpzyWB38DO1UyhyMedZAoIg6-B8GiiVzN7cth3VxX9gtI9qw_VFKlogCeoacuvA/s2515/sony-rx100-vii.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="2515" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRSOdganOxbnSg18mXRyojR7HxpSfGCAevG2jP-6TbIcIuoosTS5Lx5RZHExWzLAZ5OPae29gYwDHbjIO6hecLZMlL_JgCyP_zrFjFQLbs72Caalo2rPtdekl1VmaHpzyWB38DO1UyhyMedZAoIg6-B8GiiVzN7cth3VxX9gtI9qw_VFKlogCeoacuvA/w640-h336/sony-rx100-vii.webp" width="640" /></a></div></div><div>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3KyeZM3">Sony RX 100 VII</a> is the 7th generation compact camera offered by Sony for professional photographers. Although quite compact, it has a 24-200mm equivalent zoom lens with image stabilization, and has the larger 1-inch stacked CMOS image sensor, providing for better 20MP images and video overall.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sony has also been able to incorporate its industry-leading autofocus system, including new Real-time Tracking and Real-time Eye AF. The autofocus works well for photo and for video, especially with its High-resolution 4K HDR (HLG) recording and stable AF. Below are the RX100 VII's specs:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 24–200 mm2 F2.8–4.5 high-resolution zoom lens</li><li>1.0-type (13.2 mm x 8.8 mm) Exmor RS® CMOS sensor, aspect ratio 3:2</li><li>Approx. 20.1 Megapixels</li><li>0.02-second3 AF, 357 focal-plane phase-detection and 425 contrast-detection AF points</li><li>Real-time Tracking and Real-time Eye AF (including AF for animals and pets)</li><li>Up to 20fps Blackout-free Shooting with AF/AE tracking</li><li>4K HDR (HLG) recording, mic input, 180-degree flip touchscreen</li></ul><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8HtRFvE8cQjuFnCFwh0TtBl5cLA9PHXw9PJWjcyVULNNJeWJcCuUrgwpyoD5g5Hg2vMybdON0-SboLBvk-u1qwWEd_wknQlWAvUwXO2FwA1ZWmBLL0YEX8O-0XmaYOY_eNaxUQdeOFpFKGkQXSxG1Tb9s-17ldztUa16m1sOz-lzc4lqrN325A-sgDA/s1024/sony-rx100-vii-zoom-lens.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="624" data-original-width="1024" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8HtRFvE8cQjuFnCFwh0TtBl5cLA9PHXw9PJWjcyVULNNJeWJcCuUrgwpyoD5g5Hg2vMybdON0-SboLBvk-u1qwWEd_wknQlWAvUwXO2FwA1ZWmBLL0YEX8O-0XmaYOY_eNaxUQdeOFpFKGkQXSxG1Tb9s-17ldztUa16m1sOz-lzc4lqrN325A-sgDA/w640-h390/sony-rx100-vii-zoom-lens.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3KyeZM3" target="_blank">Sony RX100 VII</a> starts ate $1298, but the <a href="https://amzn.to/3vwZ24s" target="_blank">Sony RX100 VI</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/3vv2U5M" target="_blank">RX100 V</a>, although a few years older, are still quite capable cameras and still available.</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3KyeZM3" target="_blank"><b>Sony RX100 VII</b></a> here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3vwZ24s"><b>Sony RX100 VI</b></a> here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3vv2U5M" target="_blank"><b>Sony RX100 V</b></a> here</li></ul><div><br /></div></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/39hwGST" target="_blank">Panasonic Lumix LX 100 II</a></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxVKIZhxG8l729JrGNiQGD2GlXATmmwQI5hNaHi-cA0_WtuTrdzhCkelVWfbrLfMvsVkAu9ZSBrKgjvcBhKJRHwVhpjZpXenXYF18k0kFc1yEiyIzv8C1hYYdKB0C8bA-m3XyPljhuRBB4rqLQTbTdX5a8P5k6JOfvbohegZi_D4Zs-nYBeoki9fZR3A/s2048/LX100ii.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1535" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxVKIZhxG8l729JrGNiQGD2GlXATmmwQI5hNaHi-cA0_WtuTrdzhCkelVWfbrLfMvsVkAu9ZSBrKgjvcBhKJRHwVhpjZpXenXYF18k0kFc1yEiyIzv8C1hYYdKB0C8bA-m3XyPljhuRBB4rqLQTbTdX5a8P5k6JOfvbohegZi_D4Zs-nYBeoki9fZR3A/w640-h480/LX100ii.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div>The <a href="https://amzn.to/39hwGST" target="_blank">Panasonic Lumix LX 100 II</a> has a Four Thirds sensor that creates stunning 17MP images. Panasonic partnered with Leica to offer a Leica F1.7-2.8 zoom lens, with an equivalent 24-75 mm focal length.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Lumix LX 100 has programmable buttons and remote recording with Bluetooth 4.2 / Wi-Fi, and has an electronic viewfinder EVF for rangefinder enthusiasts. Below are the Lumix's specs:</div><div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Large Four Thirds sensor - 17 MP [4: 3 aspect] high-sensitivity multi-aspect Four Thirds MOS sensor. 4: 3, 3: 2, 16: 9, 1: 1 multi-aspect modes taken from 21. 77 Megapixel total count</li><li>Leica DC vario-summilux lens - 24-75mm lens [F1. 7-2. 8], with power optical image Stabilizer (O. I. S. ) to effectively compensate for hand shake, minimizing Blur during zoom shooting</li><li>4K video & 4K PHOTO - Panasonic's exclusive 4K PHOTO technology uses 30 frames per second in high resolution 4K Ultra HD video to extract them as photos. You'll never miss that moment again</li><li>Macro shooting - macro photography at 3cm at wide-angle and 30cm at telephoto. Photographs of flowers, plants and more reveal the fine details nearly invisible to the naked eye</li><li>Camera body viewfinder and display: Compact digital camera with electronic viewfinder EVF [2, 764k-dot], and large 3-inch touch sensitive monitor [1240k-dot]</li></ul></div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqx67K3lsgdBtQiYWZbM4MiSJ42Pc9Yf-OmrFxUR7IstlITc_w3xR_P0i1W0A86nILpoH6hKoVOVrxTNfEPM9DJCzGchEMd5JAvLJRKK46-bSXiAmGVjHJnddKeqe1dPsSN8c_ugtn4Y0Zndxn9EQLR-1y7Lf_Z1jm0a7UEzju7TA5pcCD79Y6khK7jw/s2000/panasonic-lumix-lx100.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1330" data-original-width="2000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqx67K3lsgdBtQiYWZbM4MiSJ42Pc9Yf-OmrFxUR7IstlITc_w3xR_P0i1W0A86nILpoH6hKoVOVrxTNfEPM9DJCzGchEMd5JAvLJRKK46-bSXiAmGVjHJnddKeqe1dPsSN8c_ugtn4Y0Zndxn9EQLR-1y7Lf_Z1jm0a7UEzju7TA5pcCD79Y6khK7jw/w640-h426/panasonic-lumix-lx100.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="https://amzn.to/39hwGST" target="_blank">Panasonic Lumix LX 100 II</a> is available in black with optional accessories. The older brother <a href="https://amzn.to/3OPc0BX" target="_blank">Lumix LX 100</a> can still be found in stores, as well as the <a href="https://amzn.to/3y19L8R" target="_blank">Panasonic Lumix ZS200</a> (although this is offered with a 1-inch sensor).</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/39hwGST" target="_blank"><b>Panasonic Lumix LX 100 II</b></a> here</li><li>Get the <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3OPc0BX" target="_blank">Panasonic Lumix LX 100</a></b> here </li><li>Get the <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3y19L8R" target="_blank">Panasonic Lumix ZS200</a></b> here</li></ul><div><br /></div></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3MBZoMG" target="_blank">Fujifilm X100V</a></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihDdx-awOqNXd2hwImJU6L-imMAVNBuD1y7_1py54ZZgbv1N9J34Xf1jxpMzPP1dM8EtepDYR4g6dhxN9PKCT79jlvJyHVBvUf5JDe93OP8dC9oUrdt-olkxPvbkP7c47paYvTt6itHASkbfHD6XQlYf-9uHxdVJkjUv7H19tVB_yS0GlLTb81vZWO0Q/s1400/fujifilm-x100v.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="860" data-original-width="1400" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihDdx-awOqNXd2hwImJU6L-imMAVNBuD1y7_1py54ZZgbv1N9J34Xf1jxpMzPP1dM8EtepDYR4g6dhxN9PKCT79jlvJyHVBvUf5JDe93OP8dC9oUrdt-olkxPvbkP7c47paYvTt6itHASkbfHD6XQlYf-9uHxdVJkjUv7H19tVB_yS0GlLTb81vZWO0Q/w640-h394/fujifilm-x100v.webp" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3MBZoMG" target="_blank">Fujifilm X100V</a> is aimed at photographers into street photography, but has made its way to professional applications, including wedding photography. Although it only has a fixed lens (i.e. not a zoom lens), its 35mm equivalent lens delivers exceptional sharpness across the frame. In addition, the X100V has an 26MP APS-C sensor, which means it has a larger sensor compared to other compact cameras.</div><div><br /></div><div>One feature in Fujifilm cameras not available to other cameras is the Film Simulations which mimic old photography film types. This is fun and at the same time allows professionals to deliver photos straight out of the camera without any editing needed. Below are the Fujifilm X100V' specs:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>26.1 millions pixels</li><li>23.5mm×15.6mm (APS-C) X-Trans CMOS 4 with primary color filter</li><li>Hybrid viewfinder</li><li>Approx. 11fps continuous shooting</li><li>17 Film Simulations ( PROVIA/Standard, Velvia/Vivid, ASTIA/Soft, Classic Chrome, PRO Neg.Hi, PRO Neg.Std, Black & White, Black & White+Ye Filter, Black & White+R Filter, Black & White+G Filter, Sepia, ACROS, ACROS+Ye Filter, ACROS+R Filter, ACROS+G Filter, ETERNA/Cinema, Classic Neg), Monochromatic Color</li><li>Grain Effect</li><li>Color chrome effect</li><li>[DCI 4K (4096×2160)] 29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p, 200Mbps/100Mbps, up to approx. 10min</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxQraqIyMlCRxXeYNgb4Mhhd4gkLTRCHiuSmt9ln-zstkMcoqV-hRqbCRzdj1g_jCZSWviXFDL1SI9dL57TmZk1tvBIXApQF9zWwg3-sFjI-IADmmVwfu0fGetwmzF3y0ri1KeIot978P-yBkqABNpbXGGtQe9yVb2KOy2MglerSb1WxcSs0pMtSQSZw/s1149/fujifilm-x100v-black.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1149" data-original-width="862" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxQraqIyMlCRxXeYNgb4Mhhd4gkLTRCHiuSmt9ln-zstkMcoqV-hRqbCRzdj1g_jCZSWviXFDL1SI9dL57TmZk1tvBIXApQF9zWwg3-sFjI-IADmmVwfu0fGetwmzF3y0ri1KeIot978P-yBkqABNpbXGGtQe9yVb2KOy2MglerSb1WxcSs0pMtSQSZw/w480-h640/fujifilm-x100v-black.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div></div></div><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3MBZoMG" target="_blank">Fujifilm X100V</a> comes in either black or silver. The previous generation <a href="https://amzn.to/3MIpLAF" target="_blank">Fujifilm X100F</a> is also still available, as well as the more affordable <a href="https://amzn.to/3MIpLAF" target="_blank">Fujifilm XF10</a>.</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3MBZoMG" target="_blank">Fujifilm X100V</a></b> here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/3MIpLAF" target="_blank"><b>Fujifilm X100F</b></a> here</li><li>Ger the <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3MIpLAF" target="_blank">Fujifilm XF10</a></b> here</li></ul><div>Continue to the <a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-compact-cameras-of-2022-part-ii.html" target="_blank">next part of the Best Compact Cameras of 2022</a> to see recommendations from <a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-compact-cameras-of-2022-part-ii.html" target="_blank">Canon, Ricoh, and Leica</a>.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div>To see related articles on camera gear, check out these posts:</div><div><ul><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-best-camera-phones-2022.html" target="_blank"><b>The Best Camera Phones of 2022</b></a></li><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-compact-cameras-of-2022-part-i.html" target="_blank"><b>The Best Compact Cameras of 2022</b></a></li><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-beginner-cameras-for-2022-part.html" target="_blank"><b>The Best Beginner Cameras of 2022</b></a></li></ul></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links that help to support this site.</i></div>Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304596718908705463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400676020050162869.post-84065159723893614292022-04-25T17:26:00.005+08:002022-05-11T17:37:10.920+08:00The Best Camera Phones 2022<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQKMG2zH1A2CqjmADCDo40CIP_xtPdPDW95VrT1p-Tp977UmUppiam2FxjuGc3aEdWdc0fSpHoGQeESoFxP0h__G5jx9mvnqirBCp8gFcW3n4A0ZziE2F9txeXbxgKtqJD-k-X0FxzrLgU1clV58cN2-lfP7Li_KhwgfDZSE6OlM1n2WVqsuXDXblQtA/s2824/iphone-13-2022-gallery-4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="iPhone 13 and Iphone 13 mini" border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="2824" height="544" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQKMG2zH1A2CqjmADCDo40CIP_xtPdPDW95VrT1p-Tp977UmUppiam2FxjuGc3aEdWdc0fSpHoGQeESoFxP0h__G5jx9mvnqirBCp8gFcW3n4A0ZziE2F9txeXbxgKtqJD-k-X0FxzrLgU1clV58cN2-lfP7Li_KhwgfDZSE6OlM1n2WVqsuXDXblQtA/w640-h544/iphone-13-2022-gallery-4.jpg" title="iPhone 13 and Iphone 13 mini" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>For anyone getting started in photography, camera phones are a great place to start as smartphones already have decent cameras built into them. These cellphones use computational photography to get the best pictures despite having smaller sensors compared to professional cameras (whether DSLRs or Mirrorless Cameras). For 2022, the best smartphone cameras include the Apple Iphone 13, Sony Xperia and the Samsung Galaxy Ultra. Check out the comparison for more details</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Lf4tdG">Sony Xperia PRO-I</a></h1><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy9tiPvi8RLsmi6pY63qxPeQ0BJ8yZKiXwRVB-8yCp38ZM59sL6z565TWACNgTzAIRHUy1GCp5afP_tKebUaaRr8OD97wMAmM3_77Vh2TQLv5hS8a7ZTZCtMri8hfughWHhUlk3t6vGpfsq3rKrNPUzyLBVnfLl3EGFzePK0JNJHgfxcBk08c3JPDErw/s1300/Sony-Xperia-PRO.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1300" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy9tiPvi8RLsmi6pY63qxPeQ0BJ8yZKiXwRVB-8yCp38ZM59sL6z565TWACNgTzAIRHUy1GCp5afP_tKebUaaRr8OD97wMAmM3_77Vh2TQLv5hS8a7ZTZCtMri8hfughWHhUlk3t6vGpfsq3rKrNPUzyLBVnfLl3EGFzePK0JNJHgfxcBk08c3JPDErw/w640-h370/Sony-Xperia-PRO.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">The </span><a href="https://amzn.to/3vHI55X" style="text-align: left;">Sony Xperia PRO-I</a><span style="text-align: left;"> is a professional photographer's phone, with full manual controls and dedicated shutter button. It uses the 1-inch sensor from the highly rated <a href="https://amzn.to/3Lf4tdG">Sony RX100 VII</a>, specifically an </span><span style="text-align: left;">Exmor RS CMOS image sensor with phase detection autofocus. It also has triple</span><span style="text-align: left;"> Zeiss Tessar lenses which help to deliver outstanding 12MP images. Below are the camera and video specs:</span></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Sony Xperia Camera Specifications:</span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><ul><li><span style="text-align: left;">Triple 12MP </span><span style="text-align: left;">lenses calibrated specifically for Xperia PRO-I, with ZEISS® Tessar Optics with T* coating</span></li><li>F2.0/F4.0 aperture<span style="text-align: left;"></span></li><li><span style="text-align: left;">Up to 20fps AF/AE</span></li><li><span style="text-align: left;">Up to 60 times per second continuous AF/AE calculation</span></li><li><span style="text-align: left;">Real-time Eye AF(Human, Animal)</span></li><li><span style="text-align: left;">Real-time Tracking</span></li><li><span style="text-align: left;">AI super resolution zoom</span></li><li><span style="text-align: left;">HDR (High Dynamic Range) photo</span></li></ul><h2 style="clear: both;"><span style="text-align: left;">Sony Xperia Video Specifications:</span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><ul><li><span style="text-align: left;">Cinematography Pro "powered by CineAlta" </span></li><li><span style="text-align: left;">Videography Pro</span></li><li><span style="text-align: left;">4K HDR Video recording 24, 25, 30, 60, and 120fps</span></li><li><span style="text-align: left;">OIS and EIS Video</span></li><li><span style="text-align: left;">Optical SteadyShot™ with FlawlessEye™</span></li><li><span style="text-align: left;">SteadyShot™ with Intelligent Active Mode (5-axis stabilization)</span></li><li><span style="text-align: left;">Slow motion (720p 120fps)</span></li><li><span style="text-align: left;">Intelligent wind filter</span></li></ul></div></div><div>If this is too expensive, there is also the more affordable <a href="https://amzn.to/3L9oQZE" target="_blank">Sony Xperia 1 III</a> and the more compact <a href="https://amzn.to/38nFXbP">Sony Xperia 5 III</a>, both of which utilize Zeiss lenses to capture great photos. Somewhat related is the <a href="https://amzn.to/3Lf4tdG">Sony RX100 VII</a> compact camera which gives you the full experience of manual photography.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9MFuF2iHRwmtOX6_Kh6yuNgetgbfGfiRpOPMgNfCbNAl5aYJDbGUcUVrElV-2Bedlxg3wUpmjhfQ38qJ90AXPMF93D3BQqTyN8JYzEqnJAVLVqKtElFavK3gIEGd4yJlAPwZHFM_ih8RLYg2MDGlo3uL-81iNnHg4lIHuhf38XR0zC_LB3gln_h7wow/s1200/sony-xperia-5-iii.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9MFuF2iHRwmtOX6_Kh6yuNgetgbfGfiRpOPMgNfCbNAl5aYJDbGUcUVrElV-2Bedlxg3wUpmjhfQ38qJ90AXPMF93D3BQqTyN8JYzEqnJAVLVqKtElFavK3gIEGd4yJlAPwZHFM_ih8RLYg2MDGlo3uL-81iNnHg4lIHuhf38XR0zC_LB3gln_h7wow/w640-h640/sony-xperia-5-iii.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3vHI55X">Get the <b>Sony Xperia Pro-I</b> here</a> </li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3L9oQZE" target="_blank">Get the <b>Sony Xperia 1 III </b>here</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/38nFXbP" target="_blank">Get the <b>Sony Xperia 5 III</b> here</a></li></ul></div><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3KamoAH" target="_blank">Apple iPhone 13</a></h1><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiklK3t8LB_6caiWDqTJA3n9NUdsvwlwWxyZ87fr03rodnW_HlmMt5FiwPh7Vo-YRYKCawmgaZFfq0I9YjwShFiKDNT0wQF21dduFNMelP7x4sne0NuXAfgXwcSW15Yn_F24ZJKu0AQ00Pt1RRAfWP5z9yUEJY99kJpkrG--VsMlKtchGwDYFZ0UVAJsQ/s4056/iphone-13-2022-gallery-5_GEO_US.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="4056" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiklK3t8LB_6caiWDqTJA3n9NUdsvwlwWxyZ87fr03rodnW_HlmMt5FiwPh7Vo-YRYKCawmgaZFfq0I9YjwShFiKDNT0wQF21dduFNMelP7x4sne0NuXAfgXwcSW15Yn_F24ZJKu0AQ00Pt1RRAfWP5z9yUEJY99kJpkrG--VsMlKtchGwDYFZ0UVAJsQ/w640-h378/iphone-13-2022-gallery-5_GEO_US.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="text-align: left;">By far, the best camera phone for 2022 is Apple's </span><a href="https://amzn.to/3KamoAH" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">iPhone 13</a><span style="text-align: left;">. The iPhone's 12MP dual cameras sport a new ultra-wide camera that captures 47% more light, and the new sensor-shift optical image stabilization keeps images tack sharp.</span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">There's also the cinematic mode which emulates the depth-of-field and automatic shift focus when subjects enter and leave the frame. See some of the camera and video specs below:</div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;">iPhone 13 Camera Specifications</h2><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Dual 12MP camera system: Wide and Ultra Wide cameras</li><li>Wide: ƒ/1.6 aperture</li><li>Ultra Wide: ƒ/2.4 aperture and 120° field of view</li><li>2x optical zoom out</li><li>Digital zoom up to 5x</li><li>Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control</li><li>Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono)</li><li>Sensor‑shift optical image stabilization (Wide)</li><li>Panorama (up to 63MP)</li><li>Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos</li><li>Lens correction (Ultra Wide)</li></ul><h2 style="text-align: left;">iPhone 13 Video Specifications</h2></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Cinematic mode for recording videos with shallow depth of field (in 1080p at 30 fps)</li><li>HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps</li><li>4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps</li><li>1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps</li><li>720p HD video recording at 30 fps</li><li>Sensor-shift optical image stabilization for video (Wide)</li><li>2x optical zoom out</li><li>Digital zoom up to 3x</li><li>Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps</li><li>Time‑lapse video with stabilization</li><li>Night mode Time-lapse</li><li>Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p)</li></ul></div></div><div>Just like the Sony Xperia, the iPhone 13 has a few variants, including the <a href="https://amzn.to/3K8pjKh" target="_blank">iPhone 13 mini</a> which is only 5.4 inches in size, and the same sized <a href="https://amzn.to/3Mwi8NN" target="_blank">iPhone 13 Max</a> at 6.inches but boasts better. Finally there's the largest option <a href="https://amzn.to/3rKwCBy" target="_blank">iPhone 13 Max Pro</a> at 6.4 inches. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuPyG6aMBMHbBXlHMEm3W7spvHwPAXYePvkQoYAyx1ck3Rga0cEfon8sSAgEHS-SohD8o6FMc0tVXl49viV2wOFPJ60YOPUPNH2DsgpNjt8XrMzcTus0Z5PcVJK29--EQcQOtxhXroX8pydN9pM6dgLGELQq3-DyeEXSfA-CH1cx5NA3wpUa-i_MSq3w/s1112/iphone-13-family-hero.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1112" data-original-width="940" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuPyG6aMBMHbBXlHMEm3W7spvHwPAXYePvkQoYAyx1ck3Rga0cEfon8sSAgEHS-SohD8o6FMc0tVXl49viV2wOFPJ60YOPUPNH2DsgpNjt8XrMzcTus0Z5PcVJK29--EQcQOtxhXroX8pydN9pM6dgLGELQq3-DyeEXSfA-CH1cx5NA3wpUa-i_MSq3w/w542-h640/iphone-13-family-hero.png" width="542" /></a></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3KamoAH">Get the <b>iPhone 13</b> here</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3K8pjKh">Get the <b>iPhone 13 mini</b> here</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Mwi8NN">Get the <b>iPhone 13 Pro </b>here</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/3rKwCBy">Get the iPhone 13 Pro Max here</a></li></ul></div><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3vNvjmO" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy S22</a></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj50ISZ--Zjb0eQQqOTmY4bQMDyKtsHZq1nOpiRdPzhMT2Xn1ef24BTZ1XUqInfoPtBzy0a6xCZ9lfXNlUP94CaRrCB9-rKSnt82RNE6TpEnboTmhnb3vhZF5-ofl-rK66KZ8DbqCYwkQYl00gPvvPPe8G-s1h5ysVQWGs_L-mcFHECPzEWn_oXCmu5-w/s720/samsung_s22.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj50ISZ--Zjb0eQQqOTmY4bQMDyKtsHZq1nOpiRdPzhMT2Xn1ef24BTZ1XUqInfoPtBzy0a6xCZ9lfXNlUP94CaRrCB9-rKSnt82RNE6TpEnboTmhnb3vhZF5-ofl-rK66KZ8DbqCYwkQYl00gPvvPPe8G-s1h5ysVQWGs_L-mcFHECPzEWn_oXCmu5-w/w640-h640/samsung_s22.webp" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Another one of the best camera phones for Android users is the <a href="https://amzn.to/3vNvjmO" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy S22</a>. The Galaxy phone boasts an impressive 4-camera system, with a 12MP Ultra-Wide and an amazing 108MP Wide-Angle camera. It also has two 10MP telephoto cameras. The top of the line <a href="https://amzn.to/38gKywi" target="_blank">Galaxy S22 Ultra</a> also has a 40MP Selfie Camera which is impressive for a flagship camera phone. Below are the camera and video specs:</div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Samsung Galaxy S22 Camera Specifications</h2><div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Quad camera system (12MP Ultra Wide Camera, 108MP Wide-angle Camera, 2x 10MP Telephoto Camera)</li><li>Dual Pixel AF</li><li>Up to 10x Optical Zoom with AI Super Resolution technology</li><li>OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)</li><li>Laser AF for low light environments</li><li>Scene Optimizer</li><li>Auto HDR</li><li>Auto FPS</li></ul><h3 style="text-align: left;">Samsung Galaxy S22 Camera and Video Specifications</h3><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>8K video recording at 24 fps (7680x4320)</li><li>4K UHD video recording at 60 fps (3840x2160)</li><li>1080p FHD video recording at 60 fps (1920x1080)</li><li>720p HD video recording at 30 fps (1280x720)</li><li>Super Steady 1080p video support at 60 fps</li><li>Super Slow-mo 720p video support at 960 fps</li><li>Slow motion 1080p video support at 240 fps</li><li>Hyperlapse 4K video support at 30 fps</li><li>Advanced recording options (HEVC/HDR10+/Zoom-in MIC)</li><li>Video Stabilization (VDIS)</li></ul></div><div>The <a href="https://amzn.to/3vNvjmO" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy S22</a> is the smallest of the 3 Samsung Galaxy models, coming in at 6.1 inches. The <a href="https://amzn.to/36HGODw">Samsung Galaxy S22+</a> is 5-inches larger at 6.6 inches, and the flagship <a href="https://amzn.to/38gKywi" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra</a> is the largest at 6.8 inches.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTk3O6rTfhqmbgndOGf9b2NehTVZxpT-gptBun845uR9Vs2i2ocwQWiVu620jw-2TiWGmmKc0TIGxmHVKSmYIWYlEljs0OpE9PsQ7yPqhK04E3WgMzwJnWy_NBo2tz2NBMRll4TntLEv9RWY5TzG_qPu3y6_Cnr1i_IIqWnIxPuJHODO8Rmm0YpEqZGw/s1000/Galaxy-S22-colors.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Samsung Galaxy S22" border="0" data-original-height="666" data-original-width="1000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTk3O6rTfhqmbgndOGf9b2NehTVZxpT-gptBun845uR9Vs2i2ocwQWiVu620jw-2TiWGmmKc0TIGxmHVKSmYIWYlEljs0OpE9PsQ7yPqhK04E3WgMzwJnWy_NBo2tz2NBMRll4TntLEv9RWY5TzG_qPu3y6_Cnr1i_IIqWnIxPuJHODO8Rmm0YpEqZGw/w640-h426/Galaxy-S22-colors.jpg" title="Samsung Galaxy S22" width="640" /></a></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Get the <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3vNvjmO" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy S22</a> </b>here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/36HGODw"><b>Samsung Galaxy S22+</b></a> here</li><li>Get the <a href="https://amzn.to/38gKywi" target="_blank"><b>Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra</b></a> here</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div><div>To see related articles on camera gear, check out these posts:</div><div><ul><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-best-camera-phones-2022.html" target="_blank"><b>The Best Camera Phones of 2022</b></a></li><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-compact-cameras-of-2022-part-i.html" target="_blank"><b>The Best Compact Cameras of 2022</b></a></li><li><a href="https://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2022/05/the-best-beginner-cameras-for-2022-part.html" target="_blank"><b>The Best Beginner Cameras of 2022</b></a></li></ul></div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Disclaimer: The links in this article are affiliate links and help to support this blog.</i></div><div><br /></div>Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304596718908705463noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400676020050162869.post-16362145376618906392015-02-10T20:54:00.000+08:002015-02-10T20:54:20.416+08:00Pete Souza: President Obama Sitting for Smithsonian's 3D Portrait<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This intimidating photo isn't a publicity shot for the latest Star Wars movie (<a href="http://i.imgur.com/Gwick6M.png">although it could be</a> with a little bit of Photoshop); it's President Barack Obama sitting for a special portrait session for the Smithsonian's 3D model, as photographed by White House photographer Pete Souza.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>In this <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/2014-photos">June 2014 portrait sitting</a>, the Smithsonian installed a special mobile light stage in the White House for a unique portrait sitting. This unusual process aimed at capturing a 64-bit 3D impression of the President's portrait. The data gathered would then be used to recreate his likeness in a poly mesh and texture map, and then printed using a 3D printer. As the photo captured by Pete Souza shows, the Smithsonian meant business with this portrait.<br />
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The highest resolution model was inspired <a href="http://3d.si.edu/downloads/27">Abraham Lincoln's life mask</a> which was captured earlier by the Smithsonian with the same technology. For the equipment used, the Smithsonian installed 50 custom LEDs and 14 high res DSLRs all around a mesh surrounding the President. The illumination took about one second for the different LED lights to change in directionality and the quality in order to capture the President's face<br />
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After the sitting, another handheld structured light 3D scanner, using stereo cameras to capture the geometry of the President's face. The result is the <a href="http://dpo.si.edu/blog/smithsonian-creates-first-ever-3d-presidential-portrait">first ever 3D printed President</a>.<br />
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The <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GiLAOtjHNo">video</a> of the 3D portrait process (with the 3D bust outcome of the President) can be seen <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GiLAOtjHNo">here</a>. For other portraits of President Barack Obama, check out <a href="http://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2011/12/martin-schoeller-up-close-and-personal.html">Martin Schoeller's up close and personal portraits</a>, and <a href="http://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2011/04/poster-boy.html">Shepard Fairey / Mannie Garcia's Hope Poster</a>. For more of <a href="http://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2011/04/west-wing.html">Pete Souza's West Wing</a> photography, click <a href="http://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2011/04/west-wing.html">here</a>.<br />
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For its <a href="http://www.vanityfair.com/vf-hollywood/hollywood-issue-george-clooney-chiwetel-ejiofor">2014 Hollywood Issue</a>, <a href="http://www.vanityfair.com/">Vanity Fair</a> called on the services of two legendary photographers to capture the actors, directors and producers of note. <a href="http://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2011/04/royal-portrait.html">Annie Leibovitz</a> lent her services for the magazine's cover, but for the individual portraits, Conde Naste went with a different master of the lens. This is <a href="http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/photos/2014/03/chuck-close-hollywood-portfolio">Chuck Close's 2014 Hollywood Portfolio</a>.
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Chuck Close has earned the title of American Master, with his modern history of breathtaking large-scale portraits. Early in his career, Close used <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daguerreotype">daguerreotype</a> cameras to produce his one-of-a-kind portraits that are usually printed and displayed on canvasses 8 feet high. This early precursor to film cameras took far longer to prepare with sensitive chemicals, but the results were worth it, as his career grew in leaps and bounds.<br />
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For Vanity Fair's 2014 Hollywood Portfolio however, Close used an unusual <a href="https://www.the-impossible-project.com/">Polaroid camera rig</a>, although far larger that what most people are used
to. This heavy duty <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polaroid_20%C3%9724_camera">20x24 Polariod</a> was more than five feet high with
wheeled chassis, and five feet long with the bellows extended, and was
placed only a few feet away from the celebrity's face. The whole ordeal was a bit daunting to the celebrity sitters, as might be evident in some of the actors' more somber emotions.<br />
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Some of the celebrity sitters include Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts and Scarlett Johansson.<br />
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Close's choice to use the instant-result Polaroid instead of the usual
drawn-out daguerreotype had to do with his desire for <a href="http://video.vanityfair.com/watch/chuck-close-hollywood-portfolio">a more collaborative effort between him and the celebrities</a>. Since the
Polaroids took only a few minutes to develop, the photographer and
sitter could look at the results almost instantaneously. Through this
methodology, Close and his subject come to an agreement as to how to
frame the next shot until they find the best portrait.<br />
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For his subjects, Close laid a few <a href="http://www.vanityfair.com/vf-hollywood/chuck-close-hollywood-portfolio-shoot">ground rules</a> before they began, including the explicit instructions that they come without any styling or hair or makeup. The results are evident of this directive, but while others might think it takes away from the professionalism of the shoot, it only serves to bring out a more endearing side to these secretive celebrities. <br />
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See the full <a href="http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/photos/2014/03/chuck-close-hollywood-portfolio">2014 Hollywood Portfolio</a> as photographed by Chuck Close <a href="http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/photos/2014/03/chuck-close-hollywood-portfolio">here</a>. For more of Chuck Close's high resolution photography, <a href="http://reelfoto.blogspot.com/search/label/Chuck%20Close">click here</a>. For large format photography and daguerreotypes, <a href="http://reelfoto.blogspot.com/search/label/Large%20Format">click here</a>.Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12304596718908705463noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8400676020050162869.post-86561897059785606292013-06-14T17:11:00.000+08:002013-06-14T17:11:12.248+08:00Nick Stern: Photographing Banksy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Street artist<a href="http://www.banksy.co.uk/"> Banksy</a> has gained immense popularity for his graffiti art work which combines humor and political commentary. His stencils blend in perfectly with their surroundings, sometimes incorporating their surrounding environment. Banky's interesting subjects has inspired many artists to recreate his works in real life, with <a href="http://nickstern.com/">Nick Stern</a> photographing Banky's recreations almost perfectly in his series, <a href="http://nickstern.com/?galleries=banksy">"You Are Not Banksy"</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://nickstern.com/">Nick Stern</a> is a professional photojournalist and feature photographer. He has traveled extensively around Europe, Asia and North America, photographing everything from the everyday lives of the British, to the 2010 Haiti Earthquake. He is the founder of First News Limited, and devotes a portion of his time to mentoring younger photographers.<br />
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<a href="http://www.banksy.co.uk/">Banksy</a> is the most recognized street artist of this generation. Over the last decade, Banksy's graffiti art has captured the attention of popular media due to their humorous yet poignant message. The artist uses stencils to convey political and social messages, often with a twist. The artist's fame shot up quickly about five years ago when his art pieces became popular items in high-end auction houses. His 2010 documentary, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FK40J8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004FK40J8&linkCode=as2&tag=threfo09-20">"Exit Through The Gift Shop"</a> also help spread his name, all the while maintaining his anonymity.<br />
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Stern had always been a big fan of Banksy, and thought of <a href="http://www.slate.com/blogs/behold/2013/01/16/nick_stern_you_are_not_banksy_taking_street_art_into_the_photographer_s.html">creating a small photo reenactment project</a> of some of Banksy more popular street art. The photographer started out with the Flower Thrower stencil art, and only meant for it as a way to test out some of his new equipment. When he received favorable responses to his work, he decide to continue with other of Banksy's artworks.<br />
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The photographer tried to be <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/20/nick-stern-banksy_n_1688745.html">as detail-oriented as possible</a>, making sure that the subjects, costumes, lighting and poses matched those of Banky's. His photo series was eventually dubbed "You Are Not Banksy", from a graffiti text he spotted in Los Angeles from other street artists emulating Banksy's work. For Stern, this was the perfect embodiment of his photographs as he wouldn't consider his reenactments as surpassing the original.<br />
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As with the previous post, these recreations can be seen as a form of <a href="http://reelfoto.blogspot.com/search/label/Appropriation%20Art">appropriation art</a>, as the photographs are clear copies of Banksy's original graffiti works. However, so much work has gone into Stern's own photographs that they've become artworks of their own. In addition, Stern's photographs pay homage to the original street artist rather than simply ripping off his stencil artworks.<br />
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It would be interesting to get Banksy's own opinion on Stern's works, but that has proven to be more difficult. The photographer has not received any communication from the artist, whether in the form of praise or otherwise. However, it's probably safe to assume that someone as anti-establishment as Banksy would consider this a tribute rather than an infringement on his works.<br />
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This is <a href="http://nickstern.com/">Nick Stern</a>'s photography website, and his project <a href="http://nickstern.com/?galleries=banksy">"You Are Not Banksy"</a> can be found <a href="http://nickstern.com/?galleries=banksy">here</a>. This is <a href="http://www.banksy.co.uk/">Banksy's own website</a>. For more <a href="http://reelfoto.blogspot.com/search/label/Appropriation%20Art">appropriation art</a> done well, check out <a href="http://reelfoto.blogspot.com/search/label/Appropriation%20Art">this link</a>. To find out the <a href="http://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2011/06/richard-prince-genius-or-thief.html">controversy behind appropriation art</a>, read <a href="http://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2011/06/richard-prince-genius-or-thief.html">this post</a>.<br />
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Fashion and commercial photography has exploded over the last few decades, saturating the urban landscape with giant, colorful, dynamic and static ads. Nowhere is this scene played out more than in New York City. Here, buildings and billboards are covered with huge ads with sexy models and exotic products. Most New Yorkers have become desensitized to this phenomenon, but to outsiders, the blaring product placements are hard to miss. <a href="http://www.natandvir.com/">Natan Dvir</a> documents this craze for huge fashion ads in his project, <a href="http://www.natandvir.com/">"Coming Soon"</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.natandvir.com/">Natan Dvir</a> is a professional photographer whose works deal mainly with the social impact of political and cultural conflicts. His past projects include documenting the lives of families displaced by armed conflict, to the physical manifestations of religious beliefs, to the everyday lives of teenagers in is native Israel. His latest project however is a 180 degree turn from the violent and depressing world of cultural differences.<br />
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In his project "<a href="http://www.natandvir.com/">Coming Soon"</a>, Dvir focuses his attention on the spectacularly huge and vivid billboards of famous fashion brands announcing the opening of a new shop in New York City. It was such a <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/31/nyregion/natan-dvirs-photos-of-giant-manhattan-ads.html">cultural shock for Dvir</a>, seeing these ads up close on the streets instead of far up and away on buildings. In addition, most New Yorkers didn't seem to notice these glaring advertisements, going on nonchalantly with their workday while these towering pictures glare down on them.<br />
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Dvir's photographs show the billboard ads in their entirety. Because of their huge scale, people on the street in front of these fashion facades look ridiculously tiny. Viewers who look at his photographs might think that they're just pictures of fashion brands coming soon to the New York streets, but if they scroll down, <a href="http://www.complex.com/art-design/2013/04/photographer-natan-dvir-documents-the-dominance-of-billboards-over-new-york-city-streetscapes">they can appreciate just how huge these billboards are</a>.<br />
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Because of the way they're placed, it would be reasonable to expect that these billboards would attract a lot of attention. However, in a city like New York, it seems that most locals are unfazed. The photographs become even more curious as they show people ignoring these loud commercial prints. This <a href="http://pdnphotooftheday.com/2013/03/19815">relationship between residents and their commercial environment</a> is another level that Dvir wanted to explore.<br />
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These photographs cross the boundaries between fashion photography and street photography; it's a celebration of the over-the-top sexiness of fashion brands, as well as a matter-of-fact look at New York street scenes. On another level, these photographs can be seen as a form of <a href="http://reelfoto.blogspot.com/2011/06/richard-prince-genius-or-thief.html">appropriation art</a> wherein the original photographers and graphic designers works form a large part of Dvir's new works. However, unlike other artists who simply take other artists' work and call them their own, Dvir transforms these ads using simple contextual components.<br />
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Dvir captures pedestrians, food carts, and lamp posts in his pictures, elements that would hardly be considered artistic subjects in most photos. Here however, the juxtaposition of the glitzy and glamorous fashion ads and the ordinary street elements of Manhattan create something more dreamlike than the ads themselves. Indeed, Dvir himself acknowledges that these photographs document more than just fantasy. <a href="http://www.complex.com/art-design/2013/04/photographer-natan-dvir-documents-the-dominance-of-billboards-over-new-york-city-streetscapes">According to him,</a> <i>"People inhabiting the space underneath are pulled, unaware, into a staged set, the reality of the street merging with the commercial fantasy of the advertisements."</i><br />
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There are more pictures of these huge fashion street ads on <a href="http://www.natandvir.com/">Natan Dvir</a>'s website. His <a href="http://www.natandvir.com/item.html?213&0">"Coming Soon"</a> project can be found <a href="http://www.natandvir.com/item.html?213&0">here</a>.<br />
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