Tag Archives: Technology
Yi Technology 360 VR
In the world of 360-degree cameras, 4K is just not enough. It might sound good in relation to the current crop of TVs, but since 360-degree videos are stretched as far as the eye can see, more pixels mean much … Continue reading
Yi Technology 4K+ Action Camera review
The Essential Review This is TechRadar’s review summary that gives you all the key information you need if you’re looking for quick buying advice in 30 seconds – our usual full, in-depth review follows. The Yi Technology 4K+ Action Camera … Continue reading
Promise Technology Apollo Cloud 4TB Drive – $199.ninety five Shipped (Reg. $299.ninety five)
Through midnight tonight Eastern Time, B&H has the Promise Technology Apollo Cloud 4TB Drive out there for $ 199.ninety five with free delivery. Regularly $ 299.ninety five. Product Highlights 4TB Storage Capacity Gigabit Ethernet Port USB A.zero Port … Continue reading
Advanced technology guide: Determining depth of field
Professor Newman looks at depth of field from the standpoint of what happens in front of the lens Professor Newman looks at depth of field from the standpoint of what happens in front of the lens What Digital Camera
Advanced technology guide: The ultra-wide lens phenomenon
What are the technological developments that have led to building and using wider and wider lenses? A focal length of 14mm on full frame allows a wide field of view and an exaggerated perspective. Photo by Bob Newman What are … Continue reading
Advanced technology guide: The optimal format?
With its 1in sensor, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ100 is capable of matching full-frame – with limitations With a 1in sensor and 25-250mm equivalent lens, the TZ100 is a uniquely capable pocket camera With its 1in sensor, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ100 … Continue reading
Advanced technology guide: Information theory
How to manage exposure to maximise information rather than manipulate output brightness How to manage exposure to maximise information rather than manipulate output brightness What Digital Camera
Advanced technology guide: Light-emitting diode
The popularity of the light-emitting diode has led to a decline in flash tubes, but why is the LED so popular? LED lights have become popular for both stills and video The popularity of the light-emitting diode has led to … Continue reading
Advanced technology guide: the art of focus pulling
With stills cameras now the norm for filmmaking, why haven’t cine lenses changed accordingly? Cooke’s 18mm T2.8 cine lens will set you back a cool £5,650 With stills cameras now the norm for filmmaking, why haven’t cine lenses changed accordingly? … Continue reading
Advanced technology guide: bokeh and lens design
What factors determine the appearance of bokeh and how far will people go to achieve this effect? The Meyer Optik Trioplan 100mm F2.8 lens gives distinctive ‘soap-bubble’ bokeh What factors determine the appearance of bokeh and how far will people … Continue reading
Advanced technology guide: the limitations of the JPEG
Bob Newman explains why the JPEG format isn’t perfect and why its proposed replacement is no better Bob Newman explains why the JPEG format isn’t perfect and why its proposed replacement is no better What Digital Camera
Advanced technology guide: a camera’s ‘reach’ – photographing distant objects
Bob Newman looks at the factors affecting how a camera system renders an image of a distant object When you can’t get close to your subject, reach is a matter of necessity Bob Newman looks at the factors affecting how … Continue reading