The first day of the week is here, and it’s time to take it slowly. Just a tad slow, you know? Coffee. Some juice, some toast, some eggs. Maybe —and this is a weak maybe— a mimosa to kick things off. And in your hand, our crossword puzzle for photographers to solve. Sure, it may not be the longest-standing tradition — but it’s here, and this morning is a good time as any other to start. So let’s dive into this, let’s enjoy some terrible puns and let us try and solve this brand new Crossword Puzzle for Photographers.
Did you know that the fastest way for a photographer to make money is to sell their gear? Who would’ve thought?
The lead image was shot by the GF 45-100mm in our review. It’s been said to the public so many times that the future of Fujifilm’s cameras are with the GFX lineup. And that’s pretty evident, considering their lens lineup. If you’re a documentary-type photographer or need to work on locations a lot, their cameras …
If you’re looking for fun, then you’ve found it. The Camp Snap Photo Camera was designed for parents to buy for their kids. When we reviewed it, we noted that it has a bit of a vintage look. Now, we’re giving one away to a lucky reader. When the Phoblographer’s Membership program was created, we …
Bokeh: it’s something that Sony users and paid reps talk about nearly endlessly as if the world is meant to be judged by it. You probably think this article is about the Sony RX1R camera series. But indeed, it’s not. It’s about the other dream that’s a bit quieter and that you probably don’t realize you still have. If you’ve been a Sony user since the Minolta days or the DSLR days, then you’ll understand what I’m talking about. I doubt it will ever happen, but a release of the Sony Classic Lenses would be something many of us would adore.
It’s the 150-500mm! May is a wonderful month to get in on the latest Tamron deals because rebates like this don’t exist again until the holidays. Something that Tamron does better than others is really striving to make something very unique. For example, their 28-75mm f2.8 lens gives you more reach in the portrait end …
“I want my photos to portray my own and people’s mental landscapes in general,” says photographer Svante Gullichsen to the Phoblographer in an interview. “The human mind operates in intriguing and unpredictable ways, which is why I want my photos to reflect that. Common emotional states in my work include anxiety, panic, tranquility, freedom, and ecstasy.” We can see and feel this in Svante’s images as he goes out into the wilds and puts himself in situations that one wouldn’t necessarily think of. However, they all feel a bit like a dream.
In several ways, the new Fujifilm GFX 100S II is playing catch up to full-frame. But in several other ways, it’s exceeding it if you’re a real photographer. This new camera boasts features like a new low ISO 80, 8-stops of image stabilization, 7 frames a second in the mechanical shutter, AI scene detection, a new high-resolution EVF, and Reala Ace. By all means, it seems to be catching up to the Sony a7r V — but then you remember that this is Fujifilm medium format. And that means that the images will actually have character and the light will render completely different. Indeed, the soul doesn’t seem to have been completely sucked dry by the mosquito that is the overengineering of modern cameras.
Birding with a medium format camera? Well, yes. Fujifilm wants you to believe that it’s possible. Even I was a bit excited yet skeptical. But the Fujifilm GF 500mm f5.6 is indeed a real lens. The company, which has never had the best autofocus system, believes that medium format photographers and others will really enjoy this lens and all that it can do. As I was testing this lens, several questions were in my mind. Can I really make better pictures with this thing than I can with several 35mm full-frame lenses? Will it be able to keep up with small, erratically-moving birds in the foliage? And is it something that I’d want to carry around for a while? Let me tell you: I haven’t been this surprised at a lens since the Fujifilm 50mm f1. And more importantly, the hype is justified this time around.
Look deep in Canon’s history, and you’ll see only a few iconic cameras that aren’t SLR-style camera bodies. Those two cameras are also possibly some of the most beloved from their portfolio. The mere mention of the Canon Canonnet QL17 can get any rangefinder camera lover’s heart beating. And if they want a second helping, they’ll probably speak to the Canon 7 series rangefinder and the beautiful lenses it could use. Truly, Canon’s rangefinder-style cameras are stunning, but considering that all Canon really seems to make are SLR-style cameras, we’re not sure that we can expect a rangefinder-style camera.