Fujifilm Fujinon GF30mm F5.6 T/S review
What is it? The Fujifilm Fujinon GF30mm F5.6 T/S is a highly anticipated lens in the GFX system. Why? Because it’s the first serious challenger to the Canon TS-E lenses (and the Nikon PC Nikkors), which are routinely adapted to fit on the larger-sensor GFX cameras. As a 30mm lens designed to cover the 44x33mm MF sensor, it is the equivalent of a 24mm in full-frame 35mm terms and is, without doubt, the most popular focal length for architecture and interiors. The manual-focus lens will also appeal to landscape photographers. (Arguably, a 35mm tilt/shift might be as popular or even more so (the Nikon and Zeiss 35mm shift-only models are…
Capture One promises performance enhancements with native support for Apple M1 chip
Capture One has added native support for the new Apple M1 chip. Besides being a chance to rewrite the code entirely, there should also be some real performance enhancements. According to Capture One, adopters running an M1-powered Mac should see the following benefits: Importing photos with the new Advanced Importer up to 2x faster Managing assets in Catalogs and Albums is now 50% quicker Brushing edits on with Style Brushes is smoother than ever Edit with key tools like Crop and Rotate at twice the speed. Importing, generating previews, editing and processing will be up to 100% faster If you have yet to experience the benefits of Capture One Pro for…
Hidden Features of Capture One Pro: Redeploy as a Fast Browser
Why use Capture One Pro as a fast browser? In theory, Capture One can’t be used to browse until images are imported into either a Catalog or a Session. And, in my opinion, it’s this design that makes Capture One Pro a little daunting for new users, as you’re immediately asked to make a choice between them before you can use it. However, in practice, there is an (unofficial and therefore unsupported) “third” way to use it, and that is as a fast browser. One of the downsides of RAW converters like this is that you have to import images through a “gatekeeper” (the import, or ‘importer’) app. Once files…
Capture One Pro 21: Should you buy a perpetual license or a subscription?
Update: this article was written for Capture One Pro 21, and prices may have changed for Capture One Pro 22/23, therefore, please check before committing to any purchase. Please consider buying a licence or subscription if you found this feature useful through our links. Capture One can be purchased from a retailer if you prefer (licence and/or subscription): WEX (UK) B&H Photo (US) Adorama (US) Capture One Pro is the most fully-featured alternative to Lightroom, and there’s a lot to like about it, from the unique dual management options of Catalogs and Sessions to the implementation of Layers and colour reproduction and more. Also, unlike Lightroom, you can either…
Capture One 20 update adds support for Sony ZV-1 and Nikon Z5
Capture One has announced a service release for Capture One 20 adding RAW file support for the following new cameras: Sony ZV-1 Nikon Z5 In addition to the RAW file support for the above cameras, there’s also lens profile support for the following lenses: Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + Sony 1.4X Teleconverter (SEL14TC) The new 13.1.3 update also features several bug fixes. Service updates are free if you’re a subscriber (as are full updates) or when you’ve purchased a current perpetual license. Capture One has also announced a new promotion with 25% off pre-paid annual subscriptions. Please follow the link here [affiliate link], and enter the promo code…
Capture One adds support for Canon EOS R5 and Sony A7S III
Capture One has added RAW file support for the following new cameras: Canon EOS R5 Canon EOS R6 Sony A7S III (tethered support is not currently available) Sigma FP In addition to the RAW file support for the above cameras*, there’s lens profile support for the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.8G ED, and several new Fujifilm Film Simulations for the medium format cameras: ETERNA (Cinema) and CLASSIC NEGATIVE for the 50R and 50S, plus ETERNA BLEACH, CLASSIC NEGATIVE for the GFX100. The new 13.1.2 update also supports macOS 10.15.6 and features several critical bug fixes. The update is free if you’re a subscriber or you’ve purchased a current perpetual license.…
New Colour and B&W Matte Styles released for Capture One
This collection of Matte Styles for Capture One and Capture One Pro is available in both colour and black and white, and are ideally suited to a wide range of genres from food, architecture, travel, wedding, documentary, portrait and lifestyle. The Matte Styles Pack consists of 15 styles overall and is based on three separate matte looks each with five variations. Each Matte look is available in four custom matched colour/tonal variations, and one B&W version. The Matte Styles Pack is available now at USD 25, EUR 21, GBP 19 plus sales tax for immediate download from our e-store. Read our guide on Installing and Organising Capture One Styles. Before/After examples. …
Capture One Summer Deals Explained
Capture One has a number of special offers currently available, and with some of the earlier deals still being honoured (reaching back to 2018), it’s difficult for everyone to keep track. So I’ve listed the most interesting of what’s currently available. The Summer Promotion (TAKE25OFF) runs through to the end of September, 2020. Although listed in £ GBP, you can more or less substitute $ USD, one for one. 25% off with Promo code TAKE25OFF Capture One Pro perpetual license, usually £299, now £224.25 Capture One Pro subscription (annual, prepaid), usually £180, now £135 Please use this link [affiliate] Up to 64% off with Promo code TAKE25OFF Capture One Pro…
Black and White Conversion using Capture One Pro
Capture One Pro has one of the best (if not the best) B&W conversion options of any software application to date. Here we give you a mini-sampler of its capabilities. Black and white images are probably most authentic and compelling when the original image was conceived with the idea of it being in mono. Typically that means it was originally composed without strong colour influences, but that’s not necessarily so. Take the image above as an example, it was one of a series captured with the 50MP Fujifilm GFX-50R and the 45mm F2.8, equivalent to a FF 35mm, and it works well either in colour or B&W. So how do…
Capture One Pro 20 announced
The latest full version upgrade to Capture One Pro has been announced. Besides the new features listed below, support for new cameras such as the Canon EOS M6 II and EOS 90, Nikon Z 50, Panasonic Lumix S1H and Olympus EM5 III. Also new is the change in version naming. Capture One is now version 20 for the year 2020, instead of version 13. Want to know if you should upgrade, subscribe or buy a license? Then you need to read this article (recently updated to include the new prices on upgrades). Check back in a few days when I’ll have an article explaining the new features in Capture One…
