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News, Sigma

Sigma to add 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art of full-frame mirrorless

Sigma is adding a new ultra-wide 14-24mm F2.8 lens to its Art series for full-frame mirrorless cameras. the 14-24mm DG DN Art. It will be available in Sony E-mount and…

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July 12, 2019
News, Sony

Sony SD card replacement program

Sony issued a replacement program (a recall in common parlance) for some SD cards on 18 June, 2020 relating to their SF-M series, as well as their two Tough spec…

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June 23, 2020
News

Capture One 12.1 Announced with New tools and Profile Support for Nikkor Z mount Lenses

Phase One, the company behind Capture One and Capture One Pro RAW processing software has announced 12.1, the first feature release of version 12.0. New features include a Grid tool…

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June 17, 2019
  • Canon hybrid 20mm lens on a white background
    Canon,  Lens Database,  Lenses

    Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM specs

    August 8, 2025 / Comments Off on Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM specs

    Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Model RF 20mm F1.4L VCM Web www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 15 elements in 11 groups (1x S UD, 2x UD, 1x BR, 2x Asph (GMo)) Angle of view (h,v,d) 84°, 62°, 94° Max aperture F1.4 Min aperture F16 Min focus distance 0.2 m (9.4 in) Mount RF mount Filter size 67 mm / Rear gel holder Length 99.3 mm (3.9 in.) Diameter 76.5 mm (3 in.) Weight 519 g (1.1 lb) Price £1919 inc VAT ($1,799)   Check stock and prices of the Canon RF 20mm F1.4L VCM at the following retailers: WEX Photo (UK)| Park Cameras (UK) | Canon Store (UK/Eur)   B&H Photo (US) | Adorama…

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    Kevin Carter

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    Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM specs

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    Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM specs compared with predecessor, Canon EF 35mm F1.4L USM II

    June 6, 2024
    Fuji 30mm T/S

    Fujifilm Fujinon GF30mm F5.6 T/S specs compared with Canon EF 24mm F3.5L TS-E

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  • RF 24mm VCM lens
    Canon,  Lens Database,  Lenses

    Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM specs

    August 7, 2025 / Comments Off on Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM specs

    Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Model RF 24mm F1.4L VCM Web www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 15 elements in 11 groups (2x UD, 1x Asph (GMo)) Angle of view (h,v,d) 74°, 53°, 84° Max aperture F1.4 Min aperture F16 Min focus distance 0.239 m (9.4 in) Mount RF mount Filter size 67 mm / Rear gel holder Length 99.3 mm (3.9 in.) Diameter 76.5 mm (3 in.) Weight 515 g (1.1 lb) Price £1679 inc VAT ($1,599)   Check stock and prices of the Canon RF 24mm F1.4L VCM at the following retailers: WEX Photo (UK)| Park Cameras (UK) | Canon Store (UK/Eur)   B&H Photo (US) | Adorama (US) | Amazon (US/UK)  …

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    Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM specs compared with predecessor, Canon EF 35mm F1.4L USM II

    June 6, 2024
    Canon EOS R3 on a white background.

    Canon EOS R3 and two lenses to be announced soon

    September 1, 2021
    Fuji 30mm T/S

    Fujifilm Fujinon GF30mm F5.6 T/S three-shot hand-held panorama at maximum shift (± 15mm)

    June 20, 2024
  • Black Canon lens on a white background
    Canon,  Lens Database,  Lenses

    Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM specs

    August 5, 2025 / Comments Off on Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM specs

    Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Model RF 50mm F1.4L VCM Web www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 14 elements in 11 groups (1x UD, 2x Asph (1x GMo)) Angle of view (h,v,d) 40°, 27°, 46° Max aperture F1.4 Min aperture F16 Min focus distance 0.4 m (15.7 in) Mount RF mount Filter size 67mm / Rear gel holder Length 99.3 mm (3.9 in.) Diameter 76.5 mm (3 in.) Weight 580 g (1.3 lb) Price £1539 inc VAT ($1,499)   Check stock and prices of the Canon RF 50mm F1.4L VCM at the following retailers: WEX Photo (UK)| Park Cameras (UK) | Canon Store (UK/Eur)   B&H Photo (US) | Adorama (US) | Amazon (US/UK)  …

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    Fujifilm Fujinon GF30mm F5.6 T/S three-shot hand-held panorama at maximum shift (± 15mm)

    June 20, 2024
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    Canon EOS R3 accessories to be launched with new camera

    September 2, 2021

    Canon announces new mirrorless full-frame EOS R system

    September 5, 2018
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    Features

    Using Adapted Lenses on the Canon EOS R5

    August 1, 2025 / Comments Off on Using Adapted Lenses on the Canon EOS R5

    When mounting a ‘mechanical’ adapter, that is one that has no electronic connection, the camera does not recognise that an adapter is attached, even if a lens is mounted on it. The Canon EOS R5 is delivered from the factory with the option to operate mechanically adapted lenses disabled (as are other EOS R cameras). No doubt this is to protect the shutter blades and sensor, but it means you will have to enable the option, which Canon describes as ‘release shutter without a lens attached’. This presumably refers to operating the camera to check the shutter operation, but more often than not, I suspect users are going to want…

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    June 22, 2020
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    September 12, 2018
  • Canon 35mm F1.4 RF on a white background
    Lens Reviews

    Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM lens review

    July 30, 2025 / 2 Comments

    Key features Highly versatile 35mm focal length Stills/video hybrid VCM for smooth focusing Nano USM for floating element control Floating element design to reduce aberrations at close range Breathing correction SSC and ASC coatings reduce lens flare, and ghosting Aperture/iris collar for video  11 aperture blades Custom function button What is it? The Canon RF 35mm F1.4L VCM is a high-speed, stills and video-oriented semi-wide-angle lens designed for the EOS R range of mirrorless cameras. It’s the successor to the much-vaunted EF 35mm F1.4L USM II, only it’s not quite what we were expecting. Like the Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8L, this lens is a hybrid model that appeals to both…

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    July 3, 2018
    Sony FE 85mm F1.8 no caps on a white background

    Sony FE 85mm F1.8 lens review: Excellent image quality at a reasonable price

    November 2, 2019
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    Features

    Step-by-Step Lightroom Classic Workflow plus useful tips

    July 26, 2025 / Comments Off on Step-by-Step Lightroom Classic Workflow plus useful tips

    A well-structured workflow in Adobe Lightroom Classic can significantly enhance your photo editing efficiency and organisation. This is the typical workflow from import to export, but feel free to adjust the steps as needed to fit your style and preferences. Step-by-Step Lightroom Workflow STEP DESCRIPTION 1. Import Photos Use the Import dialog to select photos. Apply metadata (copyright, creator/artist’s name), keywords, and any develop(ment) settings during import. 2. Organize Create folders (and collections) to organise images. Use star ratings, flags, or colour labels to categorise photos. 3. Culling Review images and select the best ones. Use flags (Pick/Reject) to quickly sort through images. 4. Basic Adjustments Start with basic edits:…

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    Aperture values for comparison of lens speed

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    News

    Save up to 40% at Amazon on Nextorage SDXC V90-rated cards

    July 24, 2025 / Comments Off on Save up to 40% at Amazon on Nextorage SDXC V90-rated cards

    Amazon UK have Nextorage F2 Pro SDXC UHS-II V90-rated U3 cards at a special price – the cheapest I’ve seen them at: Nextorage F2 Pro SDXC 128 GB at £74.99, was £124.99 (40% off) Nextorage F2 Pro SDXC 256 GB at £139.99, was £199.99 (30% off) Nextorage ‘Pro’ cards are very high-performance, using pSLC NAND flash, instead of the more usual TLC type. I’ve been using them for a while, and they are now among my first choice of brands, along with ProGrade Digital. Lexar, SanDisk, and Sony can still be recommended, but highly competitive offerings like these are hard to beat for the price/performance ratio.   Articles may include…

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    Nikon Z6III with 35mm F1.4

    Nikon announces £650 35mm F1.4 for Z system

    June 26, 2024
    Capture One Pro

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    November 28, 2019

    Canon announces new mirrorless full-frame EOS R system

    September 5, 2018
  • Lightoom icon on a black background
    Features,  News

    How to create and use Virtual Copies in Lightroom

    July 22, 2025 / 1 Comment

    In Adobe Lightroom Classic, you can easily duplicate a photo with various edits using the Virtual Copy function. Here’s how to use virtual copies in Lightroom: What are Virtual Copies? In Lightroom, a virtual copy allows you to create a duplicate of a photo without actually duplicating the file on your hard drive. This means you can apply different edits, settings, or metadata to the same original image while keeping the original intact and unaltered. Crucially, VCs allow you to visually compare the effect of various edits on what’s essentially the same photo, without the huge file sizes of TIFFs. It’s an essential feature of a parametric editor and critical…

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    What are the benefits of Virtual Copies in Lightroom?

    July 21, 2025 / 1 Comment

    Virtual copies are commonly used in Adobe Lightroom, although their usage may vary among different photographers and workflows. Here are some reasons why many Lightroom users find virtual copies beneficial: Common Uses of Virtual Copies in Lightroom Experimentation: Photographers often create virtual copies to experiment with different editing styles or techniques without altering the original image. This allows for creative freedom and exploration. Multiple Versions: Users frequently create virtual copies to produce different versions of the same photo, such as: Colour vs. black and white Different crops or aspect ratios Various exposure adjustments or colour grading Client Options: When working with clients, photographers can create virtual copies to present multiple…

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    Organise photos in Lightroom using Collections

    July 18, 2025 / 1 Comment

    Adobe Lightroom Classic is unique in that it doesn’t use Albums but adopts something similar called Collections. Collections in Adobe Lightroom (both Classic and the cloud-based version) are a great way to organise and manage your photos. Benefits of Using Collections – Non-Destructive Organisation: Collections allow you to organise photos without moving them from their original location in the Catalog. – Multiple Groupings: You can add the same photo to multiple collections, making it easy to categorise images in different ways. – Smart Collections: Automatically gather photos based on specific criteria, saving time and effort in organisation. By using collections effectively, you can streamline your workflow and keep your photo…

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