Tag Archives: Optical
Samsung patents S Pen featuring built-in camera with optical zoom
With its Galaxy Note 9, Samsung brought Bluetooth functionality to its celebrated S Pen, allowing users to use the stylus as a long-range shutter button – perfect for taking selfies and group photos from a distance. Now, it appears that Samsung … Continue reading
Watch as a Nikon Optical Engineer Explains the New Z-Mount
In this video, Nikon Optical Engineer and Technical Liaison Atsushi Suzuki explains the merits of the new mirrorless Z-mount. What I found particularly impressive was Suzuki writing backwards on plexiglass so that the text could be read by … Continue reading
Deciphering the Canon Optical Wireless Flash Protocol
From the Science’n’me YouTube Channel: Have you ever wondered how Canon rebel cameras (600D+) wirelessly trigger speedlights with just its flash? In this video, the pre-flash signal is analysed, decoded, and finally emulated using a microcontroller. Canon, Nikon … Continue reading
Nikon P1000 brings a record-breaking 125x optical zoom
The new Nikon Coolpix P1000 is for photographers who felt that the mammoth 83x optical zoom on the P900 didn't offer quite enough reach. The P1000 delivers the almost unthinkable telephoto reach of 3000mm, with the entire 125x zoom range … Continue reading
Sirui USA Acquired by Guangdong Sirui Optical Co.
From Sirui USA: Verona, NJ—The joining of forces between Sirui USA and Guangdong Sirui Optical Co., Ltd., was announced. Effective immediately, Sirui USA, LLC, is a direct subsidiary of the Guangdong Sirui Optical Company. The parent company is located … Continue reading
CDLC: Still a Big Benefit – The Optical SLR Viewfinder
From the Canon Digital Learning Center: by Rudy Winston There’s no question that the completely electronic viewfinder in some recent interchangeable-lens cameras — think of “mirrorless” cameras, like Canon’s EOS M-series models — brings some cool features to their … Continue reading
Optical Versus Electronic Viewfinders: Which is Best for You?
In this article, we’ll take a look at optical versus electronic viewfinders so you can get a better understanding of the differences and strengths and weaknesses of each. Coke versus Pepsi, Star Wars versus Star Trek, football versus futbol. The … Continue reading
DJI ZenMuse Z30 Is A Drone Camera With 30x Optical Zoom
Gear Right now, it’s meant for inspecting wind turbines and cellular towers. That’s a lot of zoom for a flying camera. Popular Photography
LensRentals Performs Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L Mark III Optical Bench Tests
From LensRentals: by Roger Cicala I tend to not get overly excited about new releases. The last few years have seen a lot of incremental upgrades that rarely blow me away. Usually, I end up thinking the new version of whatever … Continue reading
The Motorola Moto Z Smartphone Has a 10X Optical Zoom Camera Add-on Made With Hasselblad
Gear The $ 250 camera module will attach onto the back of the smartphone The Hasselblad True Zoom module for the Moto Z smartphone adds real zoom, real flash, and extra image quality. Popular Photography
DJI Zenmuse Z3 Is Its First Drone Camera With Built-In Optical Zoom
Gear Time to practice zooming while flying A 3.5x optical zoom and 2x digital zoom make this one of the most versatile drone cameras around… Popular Photography
Canon Patents EF 28-560mm f/2.8-5.6 Optical Design
According to the Egami Blog, Canon has patented the optical design for an EF 28-560mm f/2.8-5.6. With full-frame coverage, a huge focal range and an f/5.6 maximum aperture at the lens’s longest extent, this would be a very enticing lens for … Continue reading