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12 Top Cameras
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18 Entry-Level DSLRs
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By The Editors
20 Advanced DSLRs
The latest models over $1,000
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22 Pro DSLRs
The latest high-end models
By The Editors
24 Mirrorless
The latest compact mirrorless models
By The Editors
36 Wireless-Ready
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By Wes Pitts
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40 Pro Compacts
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42 Lenses
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n last year’s Buyer’s Guide, we noted
the surge in popularity of mirrorless
interchangeable-lens cameras, and
this year, that trend has continued. As
of this writing, in the time since last
year’s guide went to press, 21 new mirrorless models have been introduced
(with more rumored to arrive in the
next few weeks), while only 11 new
DSLRs have debuted. For many enthusiasts, and even pros, the compact
bodies and lenses made possible by
mirrorless technology are compelling
a shift to these smaller systems. And,
as mirrorless tech has improved, the
trade-offs have diminished.
For example, if one wanted the beneﬁts of a full-frame imaging sensor, a
DSLR was the only option until Sony
unveiled the a7 and a7R full-frame
mirrorless cameras. Another trade-off
was speed. Contrast-detection AF used
by mirrorless cameras has historically
been slower than the phase-detection
AF found in DSLRs. That has changed,
too, though. Advances in contrastdetection AF, including hybrid systems
that employ data from the imaging sensor itself to calculate phase difference,
have achieved faster AF and AF tracking. Many mirrorless models now compete in frames-per-second continuous
shooting rates, and some even surpass
the fastest DSLRs—Nikon’s 1 V3, for
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example, can shoot up to 20 fps, and
an incredible 60 fps with focus locked.
Another trend in the last year has
been the inclusion of WiFi in both mirrorless and DSLR models. Once a rare
feature or one that required an optional
accessory, more new cameras are shipping with WiFi built in, which allows
exciting capabilities such as remote
viewing and control of the camera via
smartphone or tablet, and the ability
to wirelessly transfer images to these
devices and share them via online services from just about anywhere.
The popularity of mirrorless cameras is also encouraging the develop-
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fps
ment of new lenses for these systems,
not only from the system manufacturers themselves, but also from popular
lens makers like Sigma and Tamron,
eroding another historical advantage
of established DSLR systems with their
deep lens lineups.
One future-looking technology that’s
starting to make its way into mirrorless
cameras is 4K video. Panasonic was the
ﬁrst to introduce this high-end video
standard in their LUMIX DMC-GH4
earlier this year, and Sony was close
behind with their a7S model. Though
4K is the future, there still are some
technical hurdles working with it, particularly in output and postprocessing,
so for most photographers who want to
do some video work, full HD (1080)
video is probably the better choice,
though there’s certainly no harm in
choosing a camera that gives you the
option, as both the Panasonic and Sony
cameras do.
Besides all of the exciting creative
possibilities these advances in imaging technology offer us, there’s another
great beneﬁt—lower prices, meaning
wider accessibility for photographers
working with budgets small or large.
This issue is packed not only with
the latest cameras and lenses, but the
whole spectrum of photography gear,
accessories and software to help you
take your best images ever.
—Wes Pitts, Editor
Lenses and accessories shown are not included
Introducing Blackmagic URSA, the world’s ﬁrst
user upgradeable 4K digital ﬁlm camera!
Blackmagic URSA is the world’s ﬁrst high end digital ﬁlm camera designed to
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4K image sensor, 12G-SDI and internal dual RAW and ProRes recorders.
Super 35 Size Sensor
URSA is a true professional digital ﬁlm camera with a 4K sensor,
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Dual Recorders
Blackmagic URSA features dual recorders so you never need
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recorder and when the current card is full, the recording will continue onto the
second card, allowing you to change out the full card and keep shooting!
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User Upgradeable Sensor
Blackmagic URSA features a modular camera turret that can
be removed by unscrewing 4 simple bolts! The camera turret
includes the sensor, lens mount and lens control connections
and can be upgraded in the future when new types of sensors are developed.
This means your next camera will be a fraction of the cost of buying a whole
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Built in On Set Monitoring!
Say goodbye to bulky on set monitors because
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wide viewing angle. URSA also includes two extra 5” touch screens on
both sides of the camera showing settings such as format, frame rate,
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DxOMark Score: 83
DxOMark Ranking: 22
MIRRORLESS
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7
7R
7S
The future of digital imaging.
And the next generation of DSLR.
7 SERIES FULL FRAME MIRRORLESS CAMERAS.
No other full-frame, interchangeable-lens cameras are this small and offer such a
wide range of features. From incredibly detailed high resolution to groundbreaking
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"Lightweight, powerful, and never
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Sony 7 cameras never leave my side."
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in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All other trademarks are trademarks of
their respective owners.
Photo taken by Chris Burkard
with 7, f/4, 30 sec., ISO 2000.
Lens used: E 10-18mm F4 OSS.
CAMERAS
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ENTRY-LEVEL DSLRS
BY THE EDITORS
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Nikon’s D3300 updates the excellent D3200 with a new EXPEED 4
image processor, greater ISO latitude and faster continuous shooting
at 5 fps. Resolution is unchanged at 24.2 megapixels, but the D3300’s
sensor omits the low-pass ﬁlter, increasing sharpness potential.
Like its predecessor, the D3300 employs a 420-pixel RGB metering
system and 11-point AF system that functions in light as dim as EV -1.
Like other entry-level Nikon DSLRs, the D3300 has no AF motor, relying
on lenses that have one—the AF-S and AF-I optics.
An optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter adds WiFi connectivity
for instant uploading of images and videos to a smart device, which can
also be used to operate the D3300 remotely. Estimated Street Price:
$649 (with 18-55mm VR II kit zoom).
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Canon’s EOS Rebel T5 is the newest entrylevel model in the EOS DSLR lineup, and improves on its T3 predecessor in a number of
ways, including a 50% increase in pixel count,
a more powerful processor, a bigger LCD and
higher-res video.
The faster T5 can shoot RAW as well as
JPEGs at 3 fps (in bursts of up to 6 RAWs or
69 highest-quality JPEGs). It shares its predecessor’s eye-level pentamirror viewﬁnder
(which shows 95% of the actual image area),
but the T5 has a larger, higher-resolution LCD
monitor (3 inches vs. 2.7 inches).
Video capabilities include 1080p full HD
capture at 30, 25 or 24 fps (the T3 was limited
to 720p HD at 30 or 25 fps). Estimated Street
Price: $549 (with 18-55mm IS II lens).
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Like the D3300, the D5300’s 24.2-megapixel DX senso
ﬁlter, and is paired with the EXPEED 4 processor, which not only is faster, but improves battery life. It can shoot JPEG and 12-bit RAW ﬁles at 5 fps and 14-bit RAW
at 4 fps. The 39-point phase-detect AF system includes nine cross-type sensors in
the center. The D5300 can do 1080 video at 60p (also 30p and 24p) with full-time
contrast-based AF or manual focusing, and stereo sound via the built-in mic or
an optional external mic. Integrated WiFi lets you control the camera remotely via
smartphone or tablet. Like the D3300, it also lacks an AF motor, so it can autofocus
only with AF-S and AF-I Nikkor lenses. Estimated Street Price: $799 (body only).
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WU-1a
Wireless
Mobile Adapter
PENTAX K-S1
The K-S1 introduces a new 20.1-megapixel APS-C CMOS image sensor
with no low-pass ﬁlter (but includes the ﬁlter simulator introduced in the
ﬂagship K-3). There’s an 11-point AF system, 77-segment multi-pattern
metering, in-body sensor-shift stabilization and shooting at up to 5.4 fps.
Despite its compact size, the K-S1 features a pentaprism ﬁnder
that shows approximately 100% of the actual image area, with a 0.95X
magniﬁcation factor. The camera can automatically compensate for
lens distortion, chromatic aberration, peripheral brightness (vignetting) and diffraction.
Insert an optional Flucard and you get WiFi capability for remote camera operation via your smartphone or tablet. Video capabilities include
H.264 1080 full HD at 30/25/24 fps, with a built-in stereo microphone.
Estimated Street Price: $799 (with 18-55mm kit zoom).
FlucardWiFiCapable
20.1 MP
1080p
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NIKON D610
Nikon’s most affordable full-frame DSLR, the D610 can shoot up
to 6 fps, or up to 3 fps in the Quiet Continuous Shutter Mode for
discreet image capture. The D610 features a 24.3-megapixel FX sensor and EXPEED 3 processing, plus 3D Color Matrix Metering II with a
2016-pixel RGB metering sensor. The quick and accurate 39-point AF
system is capable of autofocusing at ƒ/8—handy for teleconverter users.
Other notable features include multiple-exposure capability, incamera HDR and automatic time-lapse mode with an intervalometer.
Video features include 1080p at 30 and 24 fps in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
format. The camera provides continuous contrast-based AF during
video shooting, when desired, and sound via a built-in mono microphone or an optional external stereo mic. Estimated Street Price:
$1,999 (body only).
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PENTAX K-3
StereoSound
The Pentax ﬂagship DSLR K-3 features a new PRIME III imaging engine and an
APS-C 24.35-megapixel CMOS sensor with no anti-aliasing ﬁlter for optimal sharpness, but with a unique anti-aliasing simulator function in which the sensor-shift
shake-reduction mechanism shifts to produce a user-adjustable anti-moiré effect.
The K-3 can shoot up to 23 RAW or 60 JPEGs at an impressive 8.3 fps. A new
27-point SAFOX 11 AF system includes 25 cross-type sensors and operates in light
levels as dim as EV -3. Video capabilities include H.264 1080 full HD with stereo
sound and support for external mics, plus the ability to adjust audio levels. Also
new in the K-3 is the 86,000-pixel RGB metering system, which increases accuracy.
Estimated Street Price: $1,299 (body only).
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CANON EOS 7D
MARK II
The long-awaited replacement for Canon’s popular EOS 7D is ﬁnally here. The EOS 7D Mark II features a
20.2-megapixel APS-C sensor with Dual Pixel CMOS AF
(similar to the EOS 70D) for live view and video, and an allnew, 65-point (all cross-type, the center point functional
at ƒ/8) phase-detection AF system for viewﬁnder shooting.
Dual DIGIC 6 processors deliver 10 fps shooting and
a normal ISO range from 1000-12,800 (expandable to
51,200). Video features include both 1080 and 720 at 60p,
with continuous AF. Files (still and video) can be stored on
CompactFlash (UDMA 7-compatible) or SD/SDHC/SDXC
(UHS-I) media.
With the APS-C sensor (and its 1.6x focal-length factor), the 7D Mark II can use all EOS lenses, EF and EF-S,
which currently range from an 8-15mm ﬁsh-eye and a
10-22mm superwide zoom to an 800mm
supertelephoto. Estimated Street Price:
$1,799 (body only).
24.3 MP FX Sensor
6fps
NIKON D750
Nikon is ﬁlling out their full-frame lineup, with the new D750 joining the D4S, D810, Df and D610. With a 24.3-megapixel sensor in a new
compact and rugged body, and EXPEED 4 processing, the D750 can
shoot at 6.5 fps. A new version of Nikon’s proven 51-point AF system
works in light as dim as EV -3, and can keep up with the top shooting
speed, while built-in WiFi makes for quick and simple wireless image
transfer, and remote control via smart device. Normal ISO range is 10012,800, expandable to 50-51,200.
The 3.2-inch LCD monitor tilts—a ﬁrst for a full-frame Nikon DSLR.
Video features are the same as for the new D810, including full HD at
60p, smooth time-lapse shooting and built-in stereo microphone, plus
jacks for an external mic and headphones. Estimated Street Price: TBA.
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Sony’s translucent mirror Alpha a77 Mark II DSLR improves signiﬁcantly upon the A77, yet carries a price some $200 lower, and features
an all-new AF system with 79 AF points, including 15 cross-types and a
central one with extended precision at ƒ/2.8, covering 40% of the image area. Also included are AF Range Control (distance-limiter) and a
new Expanded Flexible Spot AF mode.
The a77 Mark II can shoot full-resolution, 24.3-megapixel images at
12 fps with AF for each frame, in bursts of up to 60 JPEG or 26 RAW ﬁles.
For video work, you have full HD capture at 60p, 60i and 24p, with
continuous phase-detection AF. Built-in WiFi with NFC connect lets you
control the camera remotely with your smartphone. Estimated Street
Price: $1,199 (body only).
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The D810 shares the same 36.3-megapixel resolution as its
groundbreaking predecessor, but with a new CMOS sensor that
has no low-pass ﬁlter, a wider dynamic range, the EXPEED 4
processor and continuous shooting of up to 5 fps.
Video has also been stepped up. The D810 can do full HD
at 60p, 30p and 24p, and offers a Flat Picture Control proﬁle for
maximum versatility in postproduction. In-camera time-lapse
and interval-timer shooting, a built-in stereo microphone, plus
full-time AF and full manual control round out the camera’s motion features.
New AF algorithms provide more precise autofocusing,
even in dim light. The 51-point AF system includes 15 cross-type
sensors and 11 cross-types that function at ƒ/8—ideal when using a teleconverter. Estimated Street Price: $3,299 (body only).
A full-frame DSLR with a retro attitude, the
Df features a design reminiscent of Nikon’s classic
ﬁlm SLRs. Simple control dials for everything from
shutter speed, EV and ISO to drive and exposure
modes allow you to set these without even switching on the camera. Old school!
But inside the compact magnesium-alloy body
is current high tech: the 16.2-megapixel, full-frame
CMOS sensor from the ﬂagship D4, 2016-pixel 3D
Matrix Metering and scene-recognition system, a
versatile 39-point AF system with 3D Tracking and
Auto Area AF, in-camera HDR, two- and ﬁve-frame
auto-bracketing and more.
EXPEED 3 processing optimizes image quality,
provides quick startup and 5.5 fps shooting, and
ISOs up to 204,800. In keeping with the back-tobasics theme, there’s no video. Estimated Street
Price: $2,999 (with 50mm Special Edition kit lens).
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By far, the least costly way to get Sony’s ﬁrst medium-format CMOS
sensor, the Pentax 645Z can shoot 51.4-megapixel still images at an
amazing 3 fps (for a medium-format camera), and it’s the only mediumformat camera thus far to do video (1080/60i and 30p, along with 4K
interval video).
Its SAFOX 11 phase-detection AF system is patterned after the K-3’s,
with 27 sensor points (25 cross-type), and there’s contrast-detect AF
in Live View mode. The 645Z can save ﬁles in two 14-bit RAW formats:
Pentax’s PEF and Adobe’s DNG.
The 645Z can use all the lenses for Pentax’s 645 medium-format ﬁlm
cameras, along with new lenses designed for the digital 645 models, from
a 28-45mm zoom to a 400mm telephoto. Estimated Street Price: $8,499.
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Nikon’s professional ﬂagship, the D4S is the
fastest Nikon DSLR (11 fps at full-res with continuous AF) with its 16.2-megapixel FX-format fullframe CMOS sensor and EXPEED 4 processing.
The sensor/processor combo makes possible
full HD video at 60p (up from 30p in the D4), with
simultaneous writing to memory card and uncompressed output to an external recorder via HDMI,
when desired, with mono sound via a built-in microphone or stereo via an optional external mic.
While the basic AF system is the same as the
D4’s (51 points, works down to EV -2 and with
lens/converter combos as slow as ƒ/8), recalibrated AF algorithms and a new Group Area AF
mode improve performance on moving subjects.
Subtle changes from the D4 include improved ergonomics and shorter viewﬁnder blackout time
for easier subject tracking. List Price: $6,499.
16.3 MP
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FUJIFILM X-A1
Fujiﬁlm’s X-A1 is the entry-level model in the
X-series lineup, sharing the compact dimensions
of the recent X-M1, but with a 16.3-megapixel
APS-C CMOS sensor that uses a conventional
Bayer RGB ﬁlter rather than the unique Fujiﬁlm
X-Trans sensor in the other X-series cameras.
While the top-end X-Pro1 and X-E1 have
built-in eye-level viewﬁnders, the X-A1 doesn’t,
and that’s part of why it’s so compact. A big
3-inch LCD screen tilts for easy composition.
The X-A1 can shoot up to 5.6 fps, and you can
do multiple exposures, using the ﬁrst image as a
guide for positioning. Video capabilities include
1080p at 30 fps and stereo sound via built-in
microphone. Estimated Street Price: $599 (with
XC16-50mm OIS zoom).
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The X-T1 features a rugged weather- and
cold-resistant “mini-DSLR-style” body, a latestgeneration, 16.3-megapixel Fujiﬁlm APS-C X-Trans
CMOS II sensor, a unique high-magniﬁcation
eye-level OLED electronic viewﬁnder and very
quick operation.
Like the X-E2, the X-T1 has a high-resolution
OLED EVF, but this one features the greater magniﬁcation (0.77X, 35mm-equivalent). There’s also
a tilting, 3-inch LCD monitor.
The X-T1 can shoot at 8 fps with focus tracking (3 fps with full-time live view). It’s also compatible with SDXC UHS-II memory cards, with
data writing in continuous mode that’s about
twice the speed of a conventional SD card. This
also helps with video, and the X-T1 can do full HD
at 60p and 30p. Estimated Street Price: $1,299
(body only).
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Leica’s ﬁrst mirrorless camera, the T, in the
words of chairman Dr. Andreas Kaufmann, is
“the most precise thing, and the most beautiful,
we’ve ever made.” That says a lot, considering
Leica’s long history as a maker of precise and
elegantly engineered cameras.
Its Unibody design is machined from a solid
block of aluminum, and there are just two buttons, two dials and a big, 3.7-inch touch-screen
LCD, making the camera elegantly simple to use.
Inside are a 16.3-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
and a contrast-based AF system. You can shoot
at up to 5 fps, in JPEG or RAW+JPEG. The T can
also do full HD video at 30 fps.
Leica introduced two T-mount lenses with
the camera—the Vario-Elmarit 18-56mm ƒ/3.55.6 and the 23mm ƒ/2 Summicron—with more to
follow. Estimated Street Price: $1,850.
NIKON 1 S2
The S2 is the newest entry-level model in
the Nikon 1 lineup, about the size of the J4,
but with a 14.2-megapixel, CX-format sensor,
no built-in WiFi (an optional accessory can
add it) and a lower-resolution, 3.0-inch LCD
monitor—along with a lower price.
However, it shares a number of features
with the higher-end models, including fullresolution shooting at up to 20 fps with AF
and 60 fps with focus locked on the ﬁrst
frame, a built-in ﬂash, full HD video at 60p
and 30p, a built-in stereo microphone and
an electronic shutter with speeds from 30 to
1/16,000 sec.
Multiple effect modes are available, plus
2-shot in-camera HDR to enhance creative
options. Estimated Street Price: $449 (with 1
NIKKOR 11-27.5mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 zoom).
FUJIFILM X-E2
The X-E2 features Fujiﬁlm’s 16.3-megapixel
APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor, which adds more
than 100,000 phase-detection pixels for quicker AF in good light (the camera automatically
switches to contrast-based AF in dim light).
The sensor works with the EXR Processor II to improve image quality and shooting
speed, and enables the Lens Modulation Optimizer that employs information on lens focal
length and aperture to compensate for diffraction and aberrations.
The X-E2 retains the high-res OLED EVF of
its predecessor X-E1, but provides a new, larger
and higher-res 3-inch LCD monitor. It can shoot
at 7 fps (3 fps with focus tracking). Also new is
full HD video at 60p and 30p with stereo sound
via built-in or optional external mic. Estimated
Street Price: $999 (body only).
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NIKON 1 V3
For those who would like the V3’s main assets in an even more compact
package, there’s the Nikon 1 J4. In fact, you can think of the Nikon 1 J4 as a
much smaller V3, without the eye-level EVF, grip and tilting monitor.
It features the same 18.4-megapixel CX-format sensor, EXPEED 4A image
processing, video and WiFi capabilities, the same quick hybrid AF system
and still capture at 20 fps with AF or 60 fps with focus locked.
The Auto Image Capture mode snags full-sized still images automatically
during video recording, saving the 20 best stills. Motion Snapshot Mode records a still image and 1.6 seconds of video, which plays back in slow motion
over 4 seconds. There’s also an Easy Panorama Mode and in-camera HDR.
Estimated Street Price: $599 (with 10-30mm PD zoom lens).
Nikon’s newest ﬂagship 1-series mirrorless camera, the V3 features a
new 18.4-megapixel, CX-format (one-inch) CMOS sensor, a new EXPEED 4A
image processor, a tilting touch-panel LCD monitor and built-in WiFi that lets
you control the camera remotely via smartphone.
With its new hybrid AF system that features 171 contrast-detect areas and
105 areas supporting phase-detection AF, the V3 can shoot up to 20 fps at
full resolution with AF and up to 60 fps with focus locked at the ﬁrst frame.
Video capabilities now include full HD at 60p, as well as 30p and several
slow-motion modes. There’s a built-in stereo microphone and the option
to use an external mic. Full-time continuous AF and vibration reduction can
be activated during motion capture. Estimated Street Price: $1,199 (with 1030mm zoom, EVF and grip).
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Olympus’ newest PEN model incorporates a
16.1-megapixel Live MOS image sensor, powerful TruePic VII processor and a three-axis sensorshift image-stabilization system that works with
all lenses. There’s no built-in eye-level electronic
viewﬁnder, but you can add the optional VF-4 unit.
The E-PL7 features Olympus’ fastest-ever
FAST AF system, an 81-point contrast-based
system that can track moving subjects at 3.5 fps
(the camera can shoot 8 fps with focus locked
at the ﬁrst frame). Focus peaking is available for
manual focusing.
The E-PL7’s built-in WiFi allows you to operate
the camera remotely via your smartphone. It also
has a built-in ﬂash unit, something neither of its
higher-priced siblings have (they come with a clipon unit). Estimated Street Price: $599 (body only).
OLYMPUS
OM-D E-M10
The OM-D E-M10 is the entry-level model in
the OM-D line, combining the OM-D E-M5’s
16.1-megapixel Live MOS image sensor with the
OM-D EM-1’s TruePic VII processor.
Though it replaces its big brothers’ ﬁve-axis
sensor-shift image stabilization with a three-axis
unit and lacks their weather sealing, its list price is
about half that of the E-M1. It also has the same
81-point contrast-based AF system as the E-M5, but
focus tracking has been improved.
The E-M10 can shoot up to 20 RAW frames or
an unlimited number of JPEGs at 8 fps in singleshot AF mode and at 3.5 fps with continuous AF
tracking for each frame. Built-in WiFi lets you operate the camera from your smartphone. Estimated
Street Price: $699 (body only).
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DMC-GH4
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Taking video to the next level among mirrorless cameras, the LUMIX DMC-GH4 features
a new 16-megapixel Digital Live MOS sensor
and Venus Engine with quad-core CPU that
make 4K video possible. Yes, this mirrorless
camera can shoot 4096x2160 cinema 4K at
24 fps and 3840x2160 QFHD 4K at 30 fps, in
MOV/MP4 format, and can stream real time to
an external monitor or recorder.
As a still camera, the GH4 can deliver 14bit RAW, as well as JPEGs at 16 megapixels,
at up to 12 fps (in AFS mode), or 7.5 fps with
continuous autofocusing. Using the electronic
shutter, shooting rates as high as 40 fps are
possible. Quick contrast-based AF featuring
DFD (Depth From Defocus) technology is available for both still and video shooting, with focus as quick as 0.07 seconds. Estimated Street
Price: $1,699 (body only).
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Though incredibly compact, Panasonic’s LUMIX DMC-GM1 e
ploys the same 16-megapixel Live MOS Micro Four Thirds sensor
used in Panasonic’s premium DMC-GX7.
The GM1 can shoot still images at 5 fps (4 fps with continuous
Light Speed AF) and up to 40 fps using the electronic shutter (top
speed is 1/16000 sec.). It can also do 1080 full HD video at 60i, 30p
and 24p, with touch AF and special effects, as well as time-lapse videos and stop-motion animations.
The GM1 offers a 3-inch touch-screen monitor and a pop-up
ﬂash unit, but there’s no EVF (or hot-shoe to add one), something
to consider if an eye-level ﬁnder is important to you. Integrated WiFi
provides remote-control capabilities via your smartphone. Estimated
Street Price: $749 (with 12-32mm zoom).
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PENTAX Q-S1
The exceptionally compact Q-S1 offers
a similar sensor and features to the Q7, but
with a reﬁned design and 40 color variations.
There’s a 3-inch LCD monitor, but no eye-level EVF; however, a ﬁxed optical viewﬁnder is
available. Sensor-shift shake reduction counters camera shake with all lenses. Despite the
tiny size, there’s also a built-in pop-up ﬂash.
The Q-S1 can shoot up to ﬁve full-res images at 5 fps, or up to 100 at 1.5 fps, and full
HD video at 30 fps. There’s in-camera HDR,
multiple-exposure capability (up to 9 images), bokeh control, a wide range of digital
ﬁlters and custom image modes, and Smart
Effect, which makes it easy to preview and
add effects. Estimated Street Price: $499
(with 5-15mm zoom).
SAMSUNG
NX MINI
Samsung’s previous NX mirrorless cameras feature APS-C sensors. The NX mini uses a
20.5-megapixel, one-inch CMOS unit that allows
for a very small camera size.
The small sensor permits new smaller lenses. Samsung introduced two NX-M lenses with
the camera: a 9mm ƒ/3.5 ED wide-angle and a
9-27mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 ED OIS wide-angle zoom with
built-in optical image stabilization. The NX mini
can also use regular NX-mount lenses via the optional NX-M Mount Adapter.
The NX mini can shoot still images at full resolution up to 6 fps, and bursts (at 5 megapixels)
up to 30 fps are possible, as is full HD video at
30p with mono sound. WiFi connectivity allows
for remote camera operation. List Price: $449
(with 9mm lens).
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The NX30 replaces the NX20 and improves on its predecessor in a number of
ways, including a more powerful image processor, better EVF and external monitor, and
improved video and wireless capabilities.
The eye-level EVF features XGA resolution
and tilts up to 80° for easy low-angle shooting.
The new 3-inch Super AMOLED touch-screen
monitor swings 180° horizontally and swivels
270° for easy all-angle shooting.
Beneﬁts of the new DRIMeIV processor
include 9 fps shooting at full 20.3-megapixel
resolution, ISO settings from 100-25,600,
1080/60p full HD video capability (with OIS
Duo stabilization), and 2D/3D capture with
the optional Samsung 45mm ƒ/1.8 2D/3D lens.
Samsung’s NX AF System II improves focusing performance for both s
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SAMSUNG NX3000
Samsung’s NX3000 combines a stylish retro-body desi
with high-tech features. A bigger-sensor brother to the N
mini, the new NX3000 is also very compact, but features a
20.3-megapixel Samsung APS-C CMOS image sensor.
The NX3000 captures full-resolution still images at 5 fps
and offers JPEG or SRW (RAW) formats. It can also do full HD
video at 30 fps, with stereo sound via built-in microphone. A
Wink Shot feature lets you trigger the camera’s shutter by simply winking at it—great for self-portraits using the 3-inch LCD
that ﬂips up 180°.
Multiple special-effect “SMART” modes improve full-auto
results for a number of common subjects, such as Action, Landscape, Macro and more. WiFi is built in for remote camera control. List Price: $479 (with 20-50mm kit zoom and SEF-8 ﬂash).
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The Alpha a5000 upgrades Sony’s en
level NEX-3N mirrorless interchangeable-l
camera with the excellent 20.1-megapixel Sony
Exmor APS-C sensor introduced in the a3000,
the BIONZ X image processor used in Sony’s
ﬂagship a7 and a7R full-frame mirrorless models, and built-in WiFi with NFC.
Along with improvements to image quality
and WiFi capabilities, the a5000 offers most of
the NEX-3N’s good features: ISOs from 100-16000,
shutter speeds from 30 to 1/4000 sec., 1200-zone
metering, 25-point contrast-detect AF, 4 fps shooting (2.5 fps with AF for each shot), AVCHD 1080
full HD video at 60i and 24p (plus MP4 1080 at
30p), and a tilting, 3-inch LCD monitor. The camera
also has Sony’s simple Sweep Panorama mode.
Estimated Street Price: $449 (with 16-50mm retractable zoom).
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4K Video
Fast Hybrid AF
24.3 MP
SONY ALPHA a5100
The a5100 essentially combines the a6000’s
internal systems with the a5000’s tiny body. You
get the a6000’s 24.3-megapixel, APS-C Sony
Exmor CMOS sensor, Bionz X processor, ISOs from
100-25600 and Fast Hybrid AF system with 25 contrast AF points and 179 on-sensor phase-detection
AF points, and gain touch capability (including AF)
with the 3-inch tilting LCD, but lose the a6000’s
eye-level EVF, additional controls and 11 fps shooting (the a5100 can do 6 fps with subject tracking).
The a5100 can shoot full HD video at 60p
and 24p, with continuous autofocusing. You can
even record AVCHD or XAVC S video and MP4
video simultaneously. Touch focus makes it easy
to do smooth focus shift during video shooting.
Estimated Street Price: $699 (with 16-50mm
retractable zoom).
SONY ALPHA a7S
The a7S has a form factor similar to the
other a7 models, but a new 12.2-megapixel,
full-frame Exmor CMOS sensor features a
very wide dynamic range and 4K video.
The a7S uses the same high-precision
Fast Intelligent AF system as the a7R, but the
contrast-based system’s sensitivity has been
improved to EV -4 (the a7 features Sony’s
Fast Hybrid AF, which combines on-sensor
phase- and contrast-detection AF for improved performance on action subjects). The
a7S can do 5 fps in Speed Priority Continuous
Shooting mode.
4K video requires output to an optional
third-party 4K recorder, but you can record
full HD directly to a memory card at 60p, 60i,
30p or 24p. And for the ﬁrst time in a Sony
camera, the workﬂow-friendly XAVC S recording format is provided, along with AVCHD
and MP4 codecs. Estimated Street Price:
$2,499 (body only).
CED
ODU
INTR
3-Inch
Tilting LCD
Full HD Video
at 60p
CED
ODU
INTR
Sony’s replacement for the NEX-6, the a6000 h
similar form factor, but improves many areas. A fast
vanced Hybrid AF system can focus in as little as 0.06 of a
second, thanks to a powerful BIONZ X processor and 179
phase-detection AF points on the image sensor, complemented by 25-point contrast AF, and the ability to track a
subject at 11 fps.
The 24.3-megapixel APS-C Exmor CMOS image sensor increases the pixel count 50% over that of the NEX-6.
There’s an eye-level OLED Tru-Finder and a 3-inch tilting
LCD monitor.
Video specs are similar to the NEX-6, with full HD at
60p, 60i and 24p, in MPEG-4 AVCHD or MP4. A built-in
mic provides stereo sound. Estimated Street Price: $749
(with 16-50mm motorized zoom). DP
14
2/20
CED
ODU
INTR
14
8/20
Built In
Pop-Up Flash
12.2 MP
Full-Frame
Sensor
Tilting 3-Inch
LCD
14
4/20
Built-InStereoMic
Eye-Level OLED
Tru-Finder
3-Inch Tilting
LCD Monitor
24.3 MP APS-C
Exmor CMOS Image Sensor
ER’S
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WIRELESS-READY
CAMERAS WITH BUILT-IN WIFI ENABLING
SMARTPHONE CONTROL | BY WES PITTS
iFi for cameras isn’t exactly new.
The ﬁrst consumer cameras with
WiFi built in, the Nikon Coolpix
P1 and P2, were introduced in 2005,
and WiFi adapters for pro Nikon and
Canon DSLRs were available even earlier. Those early iterations basically were
W
SAMSUNG SMART CAMERA APP
Similar in functionality to remote-control
apps for other camera systems, Samsung’s
solution gives you a live view, the ability to
trigger the shutter or start video recording,
and access to camera settings like exposure,
camera mode, ﬂash and more.
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replacements for a physical connection,
allowing you to send images wirelessly
either to a computer or a printer.
Advancements in wireless technology and the popularity of the appdriven smartphone have revolutionized
what’s possible over WiFi between devices. Chances are, your current—or at
least your next—camera has integrated
WiFi that enables it to connect to your
smartphone or tablet. Once connected,
your smart device then can share its
data connection, receive ﬁles from your
camera or even serve as a viewﬁnder
and remote control.
SONY LENS-STYLE CAMERAS
The Sony QX1 can be attached to your
smartphone to handle like a compact
camera or placed just about anywhere
for unique perspectives.
L
ast year, Sony introduced an
entirely new concept in cameras—
the Cyber-shot Q series not only
is wireless, it’s “camera-less.” Well, not
exactly. After all, inside these “lens-style
cameras” are Bionz processors and Exmor
sensors, but the controls and display are
provided by your smartphone via the Sony
PlayMemories Mobile app. Sony recently
expanded the lineup of Q models with
the QX30 and QX1. The 20.4-megapixel
QX30 offers a 30x zoom lens equivalent
to 25-750mm, continuous shooting at up
IMAGE COURTESY OF NIKON
Connecting your camera to your
smart device is a relatively simple process, but may be a little confusing at
ﬁrst, depending on the camera system
in question. If you have a phone or
to 10 fps and Optical SteadyShot image
stabilization. The QX1 is, interestingly,
an interchangeable-lens model, allowing
you to attach any Sony E-mount lens
(and A-mount with an adapter). It has a
larger 20.1-megapixel APS-C Exmor sensor (compared to the QX30’s 1/2.3-inch
sensor), continuous shooting up to 3.5 fps
in Speed Priority mode, RAW and JPEG
image formats and a pop-up ﬂash. Both
models can also record HD video with
stereo sound via built-in microphones.
List Price: $349 (QX30); $399 (QX1).
tablet with NFC (near ﬁeld communication), compatible cameras from
Panasonic, Samsung and Sony can pair
up with your device automatically
when in close proximity.
DP
REMOTE-CONTROL APPS & INTERCHANGEABLE-LENS CAMERAS
MAKER
APP
COMPATIBLE CAMERAS
NFC
Canon
EOS Remote App
70D, 6D
No
Fujifilm
Fujifilm Camera Remote
X-T1
No
Nikon
Nikon Wireless Mobile Utility
D750, D5300, 1 V3, 1 J4; additional models require
optional WU-1a or WU-1b adapter
No
Olympus
Olympus Image Share
OM-D E-M1, OM-D E-M10, PEN E-P5, PEN E-PL7
No
Panasonic
Panasonic Image App
G6, GF6, GH4, GM1, GX7
Yes
Samsung
Samsung Smart Camera App
NX mini, NX3000, NX300M, NX300, NX30
Yes
Sony
PlayMemories Mobile
NEX-6, NEX-5R, NEX-5T, A6000, A5000, A7, A7S, A7R, A77 II, QX1
Yes
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CAMERAS
Image
Sensor
Focal-Length
Factor
Max. Resolution
(Pixels)
Pixel Size
(Microns)
Sensor
Cleaning
Eye-Level
Viewﬁnder
LCD
Monitor
Built-In
WiFi
Top
Video
Canon EOS Rebel T5
18.0 MP CMOS
1.6X (APS-C)
5184x3456
4.3
Yes
SLR
3.0-in. 460K
No
1080/30p
Nikon D3300
24.2 MP CMOS
1.5X (APS-C
6000x4000
3.9
Yes
SLR
3.0-in. 921K
No
1080/60p
Nikon D5300
24.2 MP CMOS
1.5X (APS-C)
6000x4000
3.9
Yes
SLR
3.2-in. 1037K Ti
Yes
1080/60p
Pentax K-S1
20.1 MP CMOS
1.5X (APS-C)
5472x3648
4.3
Yes
SLR
3.0-in. 921K-dot
No
1080/30p
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
20.2 MP CMOS
1.6X (APS-C)
5472x3648
4.1
Yes
SLR
3.0-in. 1040K
No
1080/60p
Nikon D610
24.3 MP CMOS
1.0X (full-frame)
6016x4016
6.0
Yes
SLR
3.2-in. 921K
No
1080/30p
Nikon D750
24.3 MP CMOS
1.0X (full-frame)
6016x4016
6.0
Yes
SLR
3.2-in. 1229K Ti
Yes
1080/60p
Pentax K-3
24.35 MP CMOS
1.5X (APS-C)
6016x4000
3.9
Yes
SLR
3.2-in. 1037K
No
1080/60i
Sony SLT-A77 M2
24.3 MP CMOS
1.5X (APS-C)
6000x4000
3.9
Yes
EVF
3.0-in. 1229K Ti
Yes
1080/60p
Nikon Df
16.2 MP CMOS
1.0X (full-frame)
4928x3280
7.3
Yes
SLR
3.2-in. 921K
No
No Video
Nikon D810
36.3 MP CMOS
1.0X (full-frame)
7360x4912
4.9
Yes
SLR
3.2-in. 1229K
No
1080/60p
Nikon D4S
16.2 MP CMOS
1.0X (full-frame)
4928x3280
7.3
Yes
SLR
3.2-in. 921K
No
1080/60p
Pentax 645Z
51.4 MP CMOS
Medium Format
8256x6192
5.3
Yes
SLR
3.2-in. 1037K Ti
No
1080/60i
Fujiﬁlm FinePix X-A1
16.3 MP CMOS
1.5X (APS-C)
4896x3264
4.8
Yes
None
3.0-in. 920K Ti
Yes
1080/30p
Fujiﬁlm FinePix X-E2
16.3 MP X-Trans II
1.5X (APS-C)
4896x3264
4.8
Yes
EVF
3.0-in. 1040K
Yes
1080/60p
Fujiﬁlm FinePix X-T1
ENTRY-LEVEL DSLRS
ADVANCED DSLRS
PRO DSLRS
MIRRORLESS
16.3 MP X-Trans II
1.5X (APS-C)
4896x3264
4.8
Yes
EVF
3.0-in. 1040K Ti
Yes
1080/60p
Leica T
16.3 MP CMOS
1.5X (APS-C)
4928x3264
4.8
N/S
EVF#
3.7-in. 1229K To
Yes
1080/30p
Nikon 1 S2
14.2 MP CMOS
2.7X (1-in.)
4592x3072
2.8
Shield
None
3.0-in. 460K
No
1080/60p
Nikon 1 J4
18.4 MP CMOS
2.7X (1-in.)
5232x3488
2.5
Yes
None
3.0-in. 1037K
Yes
1080/60p
Nikon 1 V3
18.4 MP CMOS
2.7X (1-in.)
5232x3488
2.5
Yes
EVF#
3.0-in. 1037K
Yes
1080/60p
Olympus E-PL7
16.1 MP Live MOS
2.0X (M43)
4608x3456
3.8
Yes
None
3.0-in. 1037K TiTo
No
1080/30p
Olympus OM-D E-M10
15.9 MP Live MOS
2.0X (M43)
4608x3456
3.8
Yes
EVF
3.0-in. 1037K TiTo
Yes
1080/30p
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
16.0 MP Live MOS
2.0X (M43)
4592x3448
3.8
Yes
None
3.0-in. 1036K To
Yes
1080/30p
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
16.05 MP Live MOS
2.0X (M43)
4608x3456
3.8
Yes
EVF
3.0-in. 1036K TiTo
Yes
4K/30p
Pentax Q-S1
12.4 MP CMOS
4.6X (1/1.7-in.)
4000x3000
4.3
Yes
None
3.0-in. 460K
No
1080/30p
Samsung NX mini
20.5 MP CMOS
2.7X (1-in.)
5472x3648
2.4
N/S
None
3.0-in. 461K TiTo
Yes
1080/30p
Samsung NX3000
20.3 MP CMOS
1.5X (APS-C)
5472x3648
4.3
Yes
None
3.0-in. 461K Ti
Yes
1080/30p
Samsung NX30
20.3 MP CMOS
1.5X (APS-C)
5472x3648
4.3
Yes
EVF
3.0-in. 1037K TiTo
Yes
1080/30p
Sony a5000
20.1 MP CMOS
1.5X (APS-C)
5456x3632
4.3
Yes
None
3.0-in. 461K Ti
Yes
1080/60i
Sony a5100
24.3 MP CMOS
1.5X (APS-C)
6000x4000
3.9
Yes
None
3.0-in. 921K TiTo
Yes
1080/60p
Sony a6000
24.3 MP CMOS
1.5X (APS-C)
6000x4000
3.9
Yes
EVF
3.0-in. 921K Ti
Yes
1080/60p
Sony a7
24.3 MP CMOS
1.0X (full-frame)
6000x4000
6.0
Yes
EVF
3.0-in. 921K Ti
Yes
1080/60p
Sony a7R
36.4 MP CMOS
1.0X (full-frame)
7360x4912
4.9
Yes
EVF
3.0-in. 921K Ti
Yes
1080/60p
Sony a7S
12.2 MP CMOS
1.0X (full-frame)
4240x2832
8.4
Yes
EVF
3.0-in. 921K Ti
Yes
1080/60p
# No built-in eye-level ﬁnder, but accessory EVF available; * Maximum frame rate at full resolution, with AF
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AF
System
Normal
ISO Range
Shutter
Speeds
Max
Frame
Rate*
Metering
Built-In
Flash
Storage
Media
Power
Source
Dimensions
Weight
9-pt.
100-6400
30-1/4000
3 fps
63-zone, CW, spot
Yes
SD/SDHC/SDXC
LP-E10 li-ion
5.1x3.9x3.1 in.
15.3 oz.
11-pt.
100-12800
30-1/4000
5 fps
420-pixel, CW, spot
Yes
SD/SDHC/SDXC
EN-EL14a li-ion
4.9x3.9x3.0 in.
14.5 oz.
39-pt.
100-12800
30-1/4000
5 fps
2016-pixel, CW, spot
Yes
SD/SDHC/SDXC
EN-EL14a li-ion
4.9x3.9x3.0 in.
16.9 oz.
11-pt.
100-51200
30-1/6000
5.4 fps
77-seg., CW, spot
Yes
SD/HC/XC, Flu
D-LI190 li-ion
4.7x3.5x2.7 in.
17.6 oz.
65-pt.
100-16800
30-1/8000
10 fps
150K-pixel, CW, spot
Yes
CF & SD/HC/XC
LP-E6N li-ion
5.9x4.4x3.1 in.
28.9 oz.
39-pt.
100-6400
30-1/4000
6 fps
2016-pixel, CW, spot
Yes
SD/SDHC/SDXC
EN-EL15 li-ion
5.6x4.4x3.2 in.
26.8 oz.
51-pt.
100-12800
30-1/4000
6.5 fps
91,000-pixel, CW, spot
Yes
2 SD/HC/XC
EN-EL15 li-ion
5.5x4.5x3.1 in.
26.5 oz.
27-pt.
100-51200
30-1/8000
8.3 fps
86,000-pixel, CW, spot
Yes
2 SD/HC/XC, Flu
D-LI90 li-ion
5.2x3.9x3.1 in.
25.2 oz.
79-pt.
100-25600
30-1/8000
12 fps
1200-zone, CW, spot
Yes
SD/HC/XC & MS
NP-FM500H li-ion
5.6x4.1x3.2 in.
22.8 oz.
39-pt.
100-12800
30-1/4000
5.5 fps
2016-pixel, CW, spot
No
SD/SDHC/SDXC
EN-EL14a li-ion
5.6x4.3x2.6 in.
25.0 oz.
51-pt.
64-12800
30-1/8000
5 fps
91,000-pixel, CW, spot
Yes
CF & SD/HC/XC
EN-EL15 li-ion
5.8x4.9x3.3 in.
31.1 oz.
51-pt.
100-25600
30-1/8000
11 fps
91,000-pixel, CW, spot
No
CF & XQD
EN-EL18a li-ion
6.3x6.2x3.6 in.
41.6 oz.
27-pt.
100-204800
30-1/4000
3 fps
86,000-pixel, CW, spot
No
2 SD/HC/XC, Flu
D-LI90 li-ion
6.1x4.6x4.8 in.
51.8 oz.
49-area
200-6400
30-1/4000
5.6 fps
256-seg., CW, spot
Yes
SD/SDHC/SDXC
NP-W126 li-ion
4.6x2.6x1.5 in.
9.9 oz.
Hybrid
200-6400
30-1/4000
7 fps
256-seg., CW, spot
Yes
SD/SDHC/SDXC
NP-W126 li-ion
5.1x2.9x1.5 in.
10.6 oz.
Hybrid
200-6400
30-1/4000
8 fps
256-seg., CW, spot
Incl. acc.
SD/SDHC/SDXC
NP-W126 li-ion
5.0x3.5x1.8 in.
13.7 oz.
11-ﬁeld
100-12500
30-1/4000
5 fps
Multi, CW, spot
Yes
SD/SDHC/SDXC
DP-DC13 li-ion
5.3x2.7x1.3 in.
11.5 oz.
Hybrid
200-12800
30-1/16,000
20 fps
Matrix, CW. spot
Yes
MicroSD/HC/XC
EN-EL22 li-ion
4.0x2.4x1.2 in.
6.7 oz.
Hybrid
160-12800
30-1/16,000
20 fps
Matrix, CW, spot
Yes
MicroSD/HC/XC
EN-El22 li-ion
3.9x2.4x1.1 in.
6.8 oz.
Hybrid
160-12800
30-1/16,000
20 fps
Matrix, CW, spot
Yes
MicroSD/HC/XC
N-EL20a li-ion
4.4x2.6x1.3 in.
11.4 oz.
81-area
200-25600
60-1/4000
3.5 fps
324-area, CW, spot
Incl. acc.
SD/SDHC/SDXC
BLS-50 li-ion
4.5x2.6x1.5 in.
10.9 oz.
81-area
100-25600
60-1/4000
8 fps
Multi, CW, spot
Yes
SD/SDHC/SDXC
BLS-5 li-ion
4.7x3.2x1.8 in.
14.0 oz.
23-area
200-25600
60-1/16,000
5 fps
1728-zone, CW, spot
Yes
SD/SDHC/SDXC
DMW-NLH7PP li
3.9x2.2x1.2 in.
6.1 oz.
49-area
200-12800
60-1/8000
12 fps
1728-zone, CW, spot
Yes
SD/SDC/SDXC
DMW-BLF19PP li
5.2x3.7x3.3 in.
16.9 oz.
Multi-area
100-12800
30-1/2000
5 fps
Multi, CW, spot
Yes
SD/SDHC/SDXC
D-LI68 li-ion
4.1x2.3x1.3 in.
6.5 oz.
21-pt.
160-12800
30-1/16,000
6 fps
Multi, CW, spot
Yes
MicroSD/HC/XC
B740AU li-ion
4.4x2.4x0.9 in.
5.4 oz.
21-pt.
00-25600
30-1/4000
5 fps
221-seg., CW, spot
Ext.
MicroSD/HC/XC
B740AE li-ion
4.6x2.6x1.5 in.
8.2 oz.
Hybrid
100-25600
30-1/8000
9 fps
221-seg., CW, spot
Yes
SD/SDHC/SDXC
BP1410 li-ion
5.0x3.8x1.6 in.
13.2 oz.
25-pt.
100-16000
30-1/4000
2.5 fps
1200-seg., CW, spot
Yes
SD/HC/XC, MS
NP-FW50 li-ion
4.3x2.5x1.4 in.
7.4 oz.
Hybrid
100-25600
30-1/4000
6 fps
Multi, CW, spot
Yes
SD/HC/XC. MS
NP-FW50 li-ion
4.3x2.5x1.4 in.
10.0 oz.
Hybrid
100-25600
30-1/4000
11 fps
1200-seg., CW, spot
Yes
SD/HC/XC, MS
NP-FW50 li-ion
4.7x2.6x1.8 in.
10.1 oz.
Hybrid
100-25600
30-1/8000
2.5 fps
1200-seg., CW, spot
Ext.
SD/HC/XC, MS
NP-FW50 li-ion
5.0x3.7x1.9 in.
14.7 oz.
25-pt.
100-25600
30-1/8000
1.5 fps
1200-seg., CW, spot
Ext.
SD/HC/XC, MS
NP-FW50 li-ion
5.0x3.7x1.9 in.
14.4 oz.
25-pt.
100-409600
30-1/8000
2.5 fps
1200-seg., CW, spot
Ext.
SD/HC/XC, MS
NP-FW50 li-ion
5.0x3.7x1.9 in.
15.7 oz.
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CAMERAS
UIDE
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2015
PRO COMPACTS
SMALL CAMERAS WITH BIG SENSORS PUT SUPERIOR IMAGE
QUALITY IN YOUR POCKET | BY WES PITTS
29 MP
APS-C
(23.5x15.7mm)
Sensor
2.6x4.8x3.2 inches
14.1 ounces (without battery
& memory card)
ƒ/2.8 lens
3-inch LCD
SIGMA DP2
QUATTRO
With an all-new Foveon X3 image
sensor and a strikingly different design,
Sigma’s 29-megapixel dp2 Quattro is the
ﬁrst in what will be a new line of cameras
from Sigma. The ƒ/2.8 lens, designed speciﬁcally for use with the new sensor, has a
35mm-equivalent focal length of 45mm,
slightly wider than what’s typically considered “normal” perspective, and can focus
on objects as close as approximately 11
inches. There’s no video capability, but
both RAW and JPEG capture is available
in multiple aspect ratios. The contrastdetection AF has been improved and
offers several modes, including Face
Detection AF, or full manual exposure and
focus are possible. Sigma has also improved the dp2 Quattro’s high ISO performance, processing time, resolution and
battery life compared to its DP Merrill
predecessors. List Price: $999.
35mm lens
equivalent
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FUJIFILM
X100S
The X100S improves on its predecessor with more resolution (16 megapixels
versus 12 megapixels), on-sensor phasedetection AF and a faster processor. The
ﬁxed lens has a 35mm-equivalent focal
length of 35mm, with a fast maximum
aperture of ƒ/2. Continuous shooting at 6
fps for up to 31 frames is possible in JPEG
mode; RAW shooting is also available,
though slower, as is full HD (1920x1080)
video. We consider an eye-level viewﬁnder practically indispensable, as LCDs are
potentially quite difﬁcult to view in bright
outdoor conditions, and the unique hybrid viewﬁnder in the X100S offers both
the clarity of an optical viewﬁnder and
the convenience of data feedback of
an EVF—switch between the two as
needed. List Price: $1,299.
2.9x5.0
x2.1 inc
hes
16MP
APS-C
(23.6x15.8mm)
Sensor
Continuous
Shooting at 6 fps
Full HD
Video
15.7 ounces
(withbattery&memory card)
CANON POWERSHOT
G1 X MARK II
The 12.8-megapixel PowerShot G1 X Mark II is
considerably faster than the G1 X, with continuous
shooting at up to 5.2 fps (vs. 1.9 fps). It features a
faster lens, with a maximum aperture of ƒ/2 (vs.
ƒ/2.8), and covers a wider 35mm-equivalent range
from 24-120mm, up from the 28-112mm of the G1
X. The Mark II adds WiFi, allowing remote control of
the camera with your smartphone. There’s no built-in
viewﬁnder, but the optional EVF-DC1 can be attached
to the accessory shoe, and the 3-inch touch-screen
LCD can tilt for easier viewing. RAW and JPEG image
formats are available, as is full HD video. Dual Control
Rings on the lens are customizable to perform a variety of functions, such as aperture adjustment and
manual focus. List Price: $799.
12.8 MP
1.5-inch
(18.7x12.5mm)
Sensor
WiFi Built In
3-inch LCD
2.6x4.8x3.2 inches
14.1 ounces (without
24-120mm Zoom
battery & memory card)
SONY RX100 III
17 ounces
(with battery
& memory
card)
24.3 MP
Full-Frame
(35.8x23.9mm)
Sensor
2.6x4.5x2.8 inches
SONY RX1R
This full-frame compact is identical to its sibling RX1,
but with one key difference: The RX1R omits the optical lowpass ﬁlter, which, while increasing the possibility of moiré
and color artifacts, provides signiﬁcantly sharper images.
(For more on the pros and cons of low-pass ﬁlters, see
dpmag.com/low-pass-ﬁlter.) Otherwise, it offers the same
24.3-megapixel sensor and fast 35mm ƒ/2 Carl Zeiss lens,
the ability to capture full HD (1920x1080) video, plus RAW
and JPEG stills at up to 5 fps. While there’s no built-in eyelevel viewﬁnder, both optical and EVF accessory viewﬁnders are available that mount in the camera’s Multi Interface
Shoe. The RX1R includes features found in other Sony cameras like Multi Frame noise reduction. List Price: $2,799.
BLACKMAGIC POCKET CINEMA
Though this is a video-only device (no
stills), a camera this small and yet capable of capturing 1080 HD CinemaDNG
RAW or Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) ﬁles merits inclusion in a roundup of pro-quality
compact cameras. With a wider dynamic
range (13 stops) than typical video devices, you’ll capture better shadow and
highlight details. The Blackmagic Pocket
Cinema Camera is compatible with Micro
Four Thirds System lenses or Super 16
lenses with an adapter. It also offers all
the ports you’ll need for video out, audio
in and even remote operation. If you’re
considering a dedicated video camera or
upgrading your still camera for one with
better video, this is one very interesting
option. List Price: $995.
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Compensation
Dial
The third-generation, 20.2-megapixel,
1-inch-sensor RX100 III improves upon the
previous models with a built-in, retractable EVF,
and is built around a new 35mm-equivalent
24-70mm ƒ/1.8 Carl Zeiss lens (the RX100 II
featured a 28-100mm-equivalent lens). Continuous shooting is possible at speeds of up to
10 fps for up to 13 shots per burst in RAW mode
or 12 shots in JPEG. Full HD video (1920x1080)
is available in several frame rates, with stereo
sound via a built-in mic that’s adjustable to 16
levels. The 3-inch LCD can be tilted up approximately 180° and down approximately 45° for
easier shooting from odd angles. The RX100 III
also offers many of Sony’s innovative imaging
technologies and can be controlled via a smartphone app over WiFi. List Price: $799.
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20.2 MP
1-inch
(13.2x8.8mm)
Sensor
3-inch LCD
Carl Zeiss 24-70mm
2.4x4.0x1.6 inches
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LENSES
THE LATEST OPTICS FOR DSLR & MIRRORLESS SYSTEMS
BY WES PITTS
OLYMPUS MICRO FOUR THIRDS LENS FAMILY
Fujinon
XF56mm F1.2 R
Canon EF-S 10-18mm
ƒ/4.5-5.6 IS STM
Fujinon XF18-135mm
F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
FUJIFILM
Canon EF
16-35mm ƒ/4L
IS USM
CANON
Sure to be a popular lens with its wide-perspective zoom, constant ƒ/4 max aperture and
Image Stabilizer, the EF 16-35mm ƒ/4L IS USM incorporates some of Canon’s most advanced
optical technology, including three GMo (Glass-Molded) aspheric elements, two UD (UltraLow Dispersion) elements and ﬂuorine lens coatings on front and rear surfaces to repel dust
and ensure color fidelity. The IS system is smart enough to automatically select the correct
stabilization mode, whether handholding or panning the camera. List Price: $1,199.
Canon’s EF-S series lenses are designed to produce a smaller image circle for use with
APS-C-sensor cameras. The EF-S 10-18mm ƒ/4.5-5.6 IS STM is Canon’s widest EF-S lens, to
date, with Stepping Motor (STM) autofocus. Though slower to focus than USM (Ultrasonic
Motor) lenses, STM lenses are practically silent and adjust focus smoothly, making them
ideal for video work. List Price: $299.
More Recent Canon Lenses
EF 400mm ƒ/4 DO IS II USM
EF 24-105mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 IS STM
EF-S 24mm ƒ/2.8 STM
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List Price
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With its versatile range (27-206mm
equivalent) and weather-resistant construction, the Fujinon XF18-135mm F3.5-5.6
R LM OIS WR is a must-have lens for X-T1
users who shoot outdoors and in inclement weather. The OIS image-stabilization
system provides up to five stops of compensation, especially helpful when shooting in
low-light conditions at the extreme tele end
of the zoom range. List Price: $899.
An excellent prime for portraiture, the
Fujinon XF56mm F1.2 R offers a 35mmequivalent focal length of 85mm and a fast
maximum aperture of ƒ/1.2 to create ﬂattering background bokeh. The “R” in the lens
name indicates that the lens has a manual
aperture ring, making it fast and easy to
adjust aperture without taking your eye off
your subject. List Price: $999.
More Recent Fujinon Lenses
XF10-24mm F4 R OIS
XF23mm F1.4 R
List Price
$999
$899
NIKKOR AF-S
Teleconverter
TC-14E III
1 NIKKOR VR
70-300mm ƒ/4.5-5.6
Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS
NIKON
At the extreme end of telephoto performance lenses are specimens like the AF-S NIKKOR
400mm ƒ/2.8E FL ED VR. For sports and wildlife photographers who need speed, uncompromising optics and rugged construction, this lens offers up to four stops of Vibration Reduction, and includes a new VR mode tailored for sports and action photography. It’s also nearly
two pounds lighter than its predecessor, a big advantage when working with typically heavy
telephoto lenses. List Price: $11,999.
Another way to extend your tele reach is with the AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E III, which
provides 1.4x magnification while only sacrificing a one-stop loss of light. Pair it with a more
affordable telezoom to get extreme telephoto without extreme tele price. List Price: $499.
For Nikon 1 Series cameras, the 1 NIKKOR VR 70-300mm ƒ/4.5-5.6 delivers the longest
telephoto performance yet, with an equivalent range of 189-810mm, letting you get close to
the action from a distance. It’s also the first 1 NIKKOR lens to incorporate Super ED glass,
premium optics that minimize aberration and enhance sharpness. List Price: $999.
More Recent Nikkor Lenses
AF-S NIKKOR 20mm ƒ/1.8G ED
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm ƒ/3.5-6.3G ED VR
1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 PD-ZOOM
List Price
$799
$899
$299
OLYMPUS
With its sleek design—just under an
inch thick—the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 1442mm F3.5-5.6 EZ is a versatile wide to
standard zoom, with a 35mm-equivalent
focal range of 24-48mm. The motorized
zoom provides smooth movement, and
the MSC focusing system promises nearsilent focusing, both big benefits for video
work. When the camera is powered down,
the lens automatically retracts for an even
slimmer profile. List Price: $349.
A fast standard prime, the Olympus
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8 provides a
35mm-equivalent focal length of 50mm,
and incorporates MSC focusing for nearly
silent operation. List Price: $399.
Earlier this year, Olympus also announced the development of an ultrawide
zoom, the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm
F2.8 PRO (14-28mm equivalent), and
the supertelephoto M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED
300mm F4 PRO (600mm equivalent). A
release date for these lenses hasn’t been
revealed as of this writing.
Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED
14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
More Recent Olympus Lenses
M.ZUIKO 12mm F2 Black
M.ZUIKO 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
MC-14 1.4x Teleconverter
PANASONIC
The partnership between Panasonic
and legendary lens maker Leica has yielded some of the best optics available for
the Micro Four Thirds system shared by
Panasonic and Olympus. The Leica DG
Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS has a fast
maximum aperture of ƒ/1.2, optical image
stabilization and a 35mm-equivalent focal
length of 85mm, ideal for portraiture. And,
it’s great for video work, with its stepping AF
motor for silent focusing. List Price: $1,599.
With a retractable design to keep
an ultraslim profile that complements
Panasonic’s sleek Micro Four Thirds bodies, the Lumix G Vario 12-32mm F3.5-5.6
Mega OIS is a versatile everyday zoom with
an equivalent range of 24-64mm. It also features a stepping AF motor for video work and
optical image stabilization. List Price: $349.
More Recent Panasonic Lenses
Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 ASPH
List Price
$599
Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8
List Price
$799
$1,499
$349
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Pentax 08 Wide Zoom
PENTAX
HD Pentax-DA 20-40mm F2.8-4
ED Limited DC WR
In addition to upgrading several of their popular SMC (Super Multi Coating) lenses to
new HD Coating models, Pentax also introduced totally new lenses for their DSLR, Q and
645 medium-format systems. One of two new DSLR lenses with weather sealing, the HD
Pentax-DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR provides an equivalent range of 30.561.5mm with a relatively fast variable maximum aperture. List Price: $999.
For their diminutive Q System, there’s the Pentax 08 Wide Zoom, providing the widest
angle yet for Q shooters, with an equivalent range of 17.5-27mm when used with the Q7 or
21-32.5mm with the Q and Q10. The maximum aperture is variable, from ƒ/3.7 to ƒ/4. List
Price: $499.
Medium-format digital is still relatively expensive, but prices are coming down and popularity is catching on. The HD Pentax-DA 645 28-45mm F4.5ED AW SR offers wide-angle coverage from 22-35.5mm (35mm equivalent), excellent for grand landscapes, tight spaces and
architectural work. Pentax Shake Reduction (SR) provides up to 3.5 stops of compensation
against camera shake. It also features weather-resistant construction. List Price: $4,999.
More Recent Pentax Lenses
HD Pentax-DA AF 1.4X AW Rear Converter
HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.0-5.8 ED WR
List Price
$599
$429
Samsung NX-M 17mm F1.8 OIS
Samsung NX 16-50mm F2.0-2.8 S ED OIS
SAMSUNG
Samsung introduced several NX-M-series lenses this year, designed specifically for use
with the ultracompact NX mini. Among them is a standard-focal-length prime, the NX-M
17mm F1.8 OIS, which delivers a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 45.9mm and a fast maximum aperture of ƒ/1.8, making it a good choice for portraiture and video. It also incorporates
the Samsung Optical Image Stabilizer for low-light handheld shooting. List Price: $249.
A premium zoom for Samsung’s NX-series cameras, the Samsung NX 16-50mm F2.0-2.8
S ED OIS is the first Samsung lens to carry the “S” designation, indicating premium optics
and construction. Aimed at pros and enthusiasts, it offers an equivalent focal length of 24.677mm. It’s also splash- and dustproof, and built around a stepping AF motor for video work.
List Price: $1,299.
More Recent Samsung Lenses
NX-M 9mm F3.5 ED
NX-M 9-27mm F3.5-5.6 ED OIS
NX-M 17mm F1.8 OIS
NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
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List Price
$199
$299
$249
$349
Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM | A
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | C
SIGMA
Designed for use with full-frame sensors,
the Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM | A is
a go-to lens for most photo subjects, from
travel and landscapes to portraiture. The
constant ƒ/4 aperture is reasonably fast, and
a built-in Optical Stabilizer ensures you’ll get
sharp shots, even when handheld at longer
focal lengths. Available in Sigma, Canon,
Nikon and Sony mounts. List Price: $899.
For APS-C-sensor cameras, Sigma’s
18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
| C hits the versatility sweet spot, with a
35mm-equivalent range of approximately
24-300mm (depending on your camera
system), from true wide angle to solid telephoto. It also achieves a minimum focusing
distance of 14.7 inches for close-up work
with a 1:3 maximum magnification ratio. It’s
available in Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Pentax
and Sony mounts. List Price: $399.
Their latest lens for mirrorless cameras,
available in mounts for Micro Four Thirds
and Sony E-mount, Sigma’s 60mm F2.3 DN
| A has an equivalent focal length of 120mm
(MFT) and 90mm (Sony). Those focal
lengths, combined with the fast ƒ/2.8 aperture, make this lens an excellent option for
portraiture, as well as wedding and travel
photography. List Price: $239.
More Recent Sigma Lenses
50mm F1.4 DG HSM | A
150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports
150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM
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$1,300
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Tokina AT-X 70-200mm F4 PRO FX VCM-S
TOKINA
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS
Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T*
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
SONY
Though most recent Sony development has centered around their mirrorless systems,
they haven’t abandoned their TMT (Translucent Mirror Technology) lineup. Evidence: the
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II, an update to its popular predecessor, with a fast ƒ/2.8
maximum aperture and improved AF tracking system, ideal for sports and wildlife. List
Price: $2,999.
Sony’s longtime partnership with renowned optics maker Carl Zeiss continues to produce
some of the most interesting lenses in Sony’s lineup, such as the FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS
Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T*. The constant ƒ/4 aperture throughout the zoom range, premium
construction and Optical SteadyShot make this a versatile lens for portraits, as well as street
and scenic photography. Sony FE mount lenses, designed for the full-frame mirrorless Alpha
a7 series, also can be used with Sony’s mirrorless APS-C-sensor models; this lens would be
the equivalent of a 36-105mm when paired with an a6000, for example. List Price: $1,199.
More Recent Sony Lenses
FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T*
FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T*
Though Tokina has been busy with their
all-new Cinema ATX lenses for professional
motion cameras this year, they haven’t forgotten their still photography fans.
The Tokina AT-X 70-200mm F4 PRO FX
VCM-S, available in a Nikon mount, is the
first lens to incorporate Tokina’s Vibration
Correction Module (VCM), allowing up to
three stops of shake correction. It also features a new ultrasonic AF motor that allows
minute manual adjustments for precise focus control. List Price: $1,099.
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$999
$499
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$599
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FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS
E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS
Zeiss Otus 1.4/55M
Zeiss Touit 2.8/50M
ZEISS
Tamron 14-150mm F/3.5-5.8 Di III
Tamron SP 150-600mm
F/5-6.3 Di VC USD
TAMRON
Tamron is well known for their versatile zoom lenses, like the 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di VC
PZD, an update to one of their most popular models. The new version is smaller and lighter
as the result of a new optical layout and PZD (Piezo Drive) AF system, which is simpler and
more compact than the previous AF system. The ultrasonic AF system not only is faster and
more precise, you also have access to full manual focusing, if you prefer. List Price: $849.
Tamron’s first lens designed for the Micro Four Thirds system, the 14-150mm F/3.5-5.8
Di III provides a zoom range equivalent to 28-300mm, covering practically all but the most
specialized focal lengths in a very compact body. The stepping AF motor is quiet, perfect for
video work. List Price: $589.
For extreme telephoto reach, the Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD is hard to
beat, and when used with APS-C-sensor cameras, it provides an incredible focal length of
930mm on the tele end. Though you’re well advised to use a tripod for telephoto work, the
lens has Vibration Compensation. Considering its immense range, this lens is also a great
value. Estimated Street Price: $1,069.
More Recent Tamron Lenses
16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro
18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC (Canon EOS M)
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$629
$499
In addition to the lenses they produce
for Sony’s camera systems, Zeiss also offers some models of their own, like the Touit
2.8/50M, available in Sony E-mount and
Fujifilm X-mount variants. The lens provides
a 75mm-equivalent focal length when used
with APS-C-sensor cameras and true 1:1
macro magnification with a minimum focusing distance of 6.02 inches. List Price: $999.
Available in Canon EF and Nikon F
mounts, the Zeiss Otus 1.4/55M is truly a
professional-grade lens with top-shelf construction and a very fast ƒ/1.4 maximum aperture. Optimized for full-frame cameras, this
is a manual-focus lens—uncommon these
days, to be sure, but emphasizing that this
is a lens aimed squarely at the photographic
perfectionist. The bright yellow focus scale
is highly readable and mitigates the fact that
you’re focusing on your own. By all accounts,
it’s one of the finest standard prime lenses
available today, if heavy and expensive in the
trade-off. List Price: $3,990.
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FLASH, MONOLIGHTS & STROBES
TOOLS FOR CREATING PERFECT ILLUMINATION |
or the ultimate in high-speed photography, nothing can beat a strobe,
ﬂash or monolight. Because the units
are designed to ﬂash for only a moment,
the amount of illumination that can be
achieved is very bright and strong, and
yet they’re cooler to use over traditional
always-on light sources like tungsten, halogen or quartz bulbs because continuous
light sources like these stay hot and only
get hotter as the shoot progresses. Unlike
continuous lights, ﬂashes can also be used
to absolutely freeze the action as well as
perform timed exposure effects like multiple exposures.
Though the terms are commonly used
interchangeably, the difference between
a monolight and a strobe or ﬂash is that
a monolight must be powered from an AC
or DC source like portable power packs or
outlets. Strobes and ﬂashes like the speedlights that cameras use, on the other hand,
are largely self-powered through the use of
batteries or through a powered connection
to the camera like a hot-shoe. Though these
numbers are largely open to interpretation,
the power of a monolight is generally given
in watt-seconds (W/s), the total power capable of being generated per second, while
speedlights still use guide numbers (GN), a
measure of the light output by distance and
light sensitivity.
Be aware that guide numbers can be
listed in feet or meters. (Manufacturers
use alternate methods of measuring output, however, so keep in mind that both
ratings are an approximation.) Monolights
strong enough to be used as a primary light
start at 300W/s, while studio pros stick
with systems offering 1200W/s or more. Inexpensive models in the 100W/s to 300W/s
range are best used as secondary lights for
setups with multiple lights, but they can
still be used as a primary light for a subject
if situated closely enough. For hot-shoe
ﬂashes, the larger the guide number, the
more powerful the ﬂash. Canon’s ﬂagship
Speedlite 600EX-RT (Estimated Street
Price: $549), for example, has a GN of
F
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CANON SPEEDLITE 600EX-RT
On-camera ﬂashes provide fast recycling, but
with limited output and sync speeds of up to
1/250th of a second.
196, while their low-end compact Speedlite
270-EX II (Estimated Street Price: $169)
offers roughly half the output with a GN
of 89.
Light quality is important, as well. There
are a number of large output systems offering similar specifications as top-tier
lighting solutions from companies like
Profoto and Broncolor at a savings in cost.
Top-of-the-line lights offer extremely consistent ﬂash bursts and high-quality light
rendering; however, lower-cost solutions
may have aberrance between each pop,
which can result in alternating exposures,
especially as the bulb ages. Lower power
systems can still be quite effective, on the
other hand. In fact, working with multiple
lower-output models can be far more versatile for lighting, effects and portraiture
setups over purchasing a single high-cost
unit. The more “lights” you have, after all,
the more “light” you’ll have, which translates into extended depth of field and faster
shutter speeds depending on the ﬂash.
With an onboard rechargeable battery
that will last for more than 500 full power
ﬂashes, the Flashpoint RL-600 RoveLight
600ws (List Price: $589) is an easily portable monolight available through Adorama.
BY DAVID WILLIS
From full to 1/128th power, there are 22
steps of range that can be dialed in through
the rear or through an included wireless
controller. Also available, the RL0600B
RoveLight 600ws package has a Bowens
mount (List Price: $600) for adding lightmodification tools like umbrellas. Flash
duration can be as fast as 1/15,000th of
a second, and both versions can be purchased with an extra battery.
The Interfit ACE 100W/s ﬂash kit (Estimated Street Price: $94) with a 33-inch
translucent umbrella and stand is an inexpensive model that would be a great learning solution for beginners, especially as it
only has a range of four stops (full to 1/8th
power) and a fairly long recycle time of
three seconds between light pops. Interfit
also offers a number of other kits with soft-
FLASHPOINT RL-600 ROVELIGHT 600ws
With a rechargeable battery, the 600W/s
RoveLight can be used on location without power.
INTERFIT ACE 100W/s FLASH KIT
Many studio lights are available in kits.
Umbrellas are useful for diffusing the highcontrast output of a strobe or monolight.
boxes, umbrellas and much more powerful
heads in their EX Studio Flash line, which
begins with the five-stop EX200 Ti (List
Price: $273) ﬂash head with 200W/s output and 1.5-second recycling.
Bowens advanced ﬂash solutions include Gemini monolight heads and power
packs, as well as the very expensive, but
reliable Creo 1200W/s and 2400W/s generators, which are capable of powering
multiple professional lights. Much more
affordable Travelpaks (Estimated Street
Price: Begins at $620) are also available
for powering lights on location. The Gemini
BOWENS CREO 1200W & 2400W GENERATORS
Expensive power supplies like the Creo series
from Bowens can run more than one head—
even professional models with a large output.
DYNALITE BAJA B4
400W/s lights like the Baja B4 have an output
powerful enough to be used as a primary light.
series of powerful ﬂash heads comes in
several strengths and in kits, starting with
the compact 400W/s Gemini 400Rx (Estimated Street Price: $399), built durably for
location work with a built-in Pulsar Radio
Trigger that will work with a Pulsar transmitter without the need for an extra receiver. The Gemini 400Rx is also available in a
2-Head Kit (Estimated Street Price: $849)
with two 36-inch Silver/White umbrellas,
light stands and Pulsar Tx Transceiver to
set off the lights.
The Dynalite RK4-1222 Road 400
W/s 2-Head Kit (Estimated Street Price:
$1,259) comes with the RP400 battery
pack with outlets to power up to three
heads. As the price steps up, so do the ca-
pabilities, with recycling of only one second
available at full power. The power pack
will produce only 400W/s in output, but
the included MH2015 Road Flash Heads
(Estimated Street Price: $342) are actually rated at 2000W/s so they can be used
with more powerful generators for bigger
output. Dynalite also offers a number of
kits with heftier battery packs, umbrellas
and up to three light heads. For portability,
Dynalite’s recent Baja B4 (Estimated Street
Price: TBA) is a wireless 400W/s ﬂash with
a large, easy-to-use rear display that will
allow you to adjust output in 1/10th stop increments over a range of six stops. C-Mode
bursting will capture multiple exposures or
stroboscopic movements in a single image.
The Einstein E640 (List Price: $499)
from Paul C. Buff hits the sweet spot
of performance and price. The 640W/s
heads have nine stops of range, built-in
BOWENS GEMINI 400Rx KIT
A two-light setup will provide a primary
light and a fill light for much more control
over contrast in your lighting setup.
ELINCHROM ELC PRO HD
COMPACT FLASH HEADS
More expensive 500W/s and 1000W/s
heads like the ELC PRO HD ﬂashes
bring action-stopping power.
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The Sophisticated Possibilities
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F.J. WESTCOTT SKYLUX LED
Unlike strobes and monolights, LED lights
are continuous for use with both photography
and video.
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For more advanced options, the
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nice blend of features and perfo
CyberSync radio trigger, 1
recycling and automatic powe
ing for worldwide use. There
modes of operation. The A
will provide fast ﬂash durati
1/13,000 of a second while t
Color selection will steady lig
that it stays at the same 5600
light color temperature in b
each exposure. The Einstein c
be fired with third-party triggers.
Elinchrom’s ELC PRO HD Compact
Flash Heads are available as 500W/s
(List Price: $1,166) or 1000W/s (List Price:
$1,611) models. An OLED screen displays
controls and gives access to three shooting
modes: Sequence Mode, for setting off a
series of ﬂashes in order; Strobo Mode, for
a series of bursts in a single exposure; and
Delayed Mode, for timing effects like firstor second-curtain sync, which can add motion blur to backgrounds or your subjects.
As bundled kits, ELC PRO HD Sets are also
available with two heads, carrying case
and ELS Transmitter Speed for triggering
the ﬂashes. Estimated Street Price: $2,199
(Elinchrom ELC Pro HD 500/500 To Go
2-Light Kit); $2,999 (Elinchrom ELC Pro
HD 1000/1000 To Go 2-Light Kit).
With a very high color rendering rating
of 94CRI on the Color Rendering Index, F.J.
Westcott’s Skylux (Estimated Street Price:
$999) daylight LED lighting solution gains
high marks for accurate color rendition. It’s
a continuous LED system, which makes it
cross-compatible with both photography
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PHOTOFLEX FLEXFLASH
With limited power ranges and lower outputs,
low-cost beginner models are ideal for learning
lighting setups.
and video. The light produces minimal heat
and draws only a fraction of the power that
other continuous light systems require. The
Skylux is also available as the Westcott 36inch Skylux LED 1-Light XL Kit with Rapid
Box (Estimated Street Price: $1,299) or in
the larger Westcott 48-inch Skylux LED
1-Light XL Kit with Rapid Box (Estimated
Street Price: $1,399).
The very affordable FlexFlash strobe
heads from Photoﬂex are offered in
200W/s (Estimated Street Price: $269)
and 400W/s (Estimated Street Price: $339)
models. They’re a good solution for beginners, with a four-stop range, oversized LCD
display, automatic voltage detection for using the lights worldwide and proportional
modeling lamp that can be set to a continuous mode independently of the ﬂash. There
are a number of dedicated FlexFlash kits
(Estimated Street Price: Begins at $705)
offering softboxes, umbrellas, cases and
lightstands, as well.
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Nissin Di466
With through-the-lens (TTL) metering and control over multiple ﬂashes in
exponential groups, modern on-camera
ﬂashes are so advanced that a number
of photographers have chosen to use them
as their primary light source, especially
when they can be coupled with affordable and alternative third-party ﬂashes
and strobe systems available for the major manufacturers. Companies like Metz,
Neewer, Nissin, Phottix, Quantum, Sigma,
Sunpak, Vivitar and Yongnuo produce
similar lighting solutions with the same
features and automatic metering (or manual metering for a savings in cost), as well
as unique features like shutter rates faster than the 1/250th sec. maximum sync
speed found in most brand speedlights.
These are often available at a discount
over brand solutions, and many ﬂashes
can be mixed and matched with these
other systems, as well.
There are also a variety of continuous on-camera lights available for
working with video. Manfrotto has the
Spectra line of incredibly compact LED
lights, while Litepanels offers several
models like the MicroPro, Croma, Luma
and Sola ENG with its own two-leaf barndoor panels. LED panels will work with
light-modification tools, but the soft light
output isn’t nearly as powerful as the
high-contrast output of a hot-shoe ﬂash.
On the other hand, many LED lights can
dial in the color temperature between
tungsten and daylight while ﬂashes require a gel for the same effect.
14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC
Internal Focus (IF)
Ultra Multi-Coating
Built-in Hood
Focuses to 11.0 inches
Ultra Wide Angle of view
24mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC
Beautiful Bokeh
Internal Focus (IF)
Ultra Multi-Coating
Focuses to 9.8 inches
8 Bladed Circular Diaphragm
Removable/Reversible Hood
35mm f/1.4 AS UMC
Focuses to 1.0ft
Excellent Bokeh
Ultra Multi-Coating
Non-Rotating Filter Ring
8 Bladed Circular Diaphragm
Removable/Reversible Hood
50mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC
Internal Focus (IF)
Ultra Multi-Coating
World Class Bokeh
Focuses to 17.7 inches
Removable/Reversible Hood
8 Bladed Circular Diaphragm
85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC
Focuses to 3.3ft
Internal Focus (IF)
Ultra Multi-Coating
Super Smooth Bokeh
Removable/Reversible Hood
8 Bladed Circular Diaphragm
Engineered for optimum performance and edge to edge coverage with Full Frame DSLR’s, these manual focus fast aperture lenses
also unleash the full imaging potential of APS-C and Four Thirds cameras. Manufactured in Korea, Samyang utilizes specialized
glass types and multi-coating techniques to produce serious tools for photographers and videographers who appreciate high
image quality with quiet, silky smooth and complete focusing control.
Other available focal lengths: 7.5mm-2600mm.
Most lenses available for Canon, Nikon, Sony α, Sony E, Pentax K, Four Thirds, Micro 4/3, Samsung NX, Fuji X and Canon M.
[email protected] 800-441-1100/212-947-7100
Available at: Adorama, Amazon, B&H, Beach, Cambridge World, Focus
CAMERA SUPPORTS
TRIPODS, MONOPODS AND MORE FOR STEADY,
SHARP STILLS AND VIDEO BY ASHLEY MYERS-TURNER
roviding a reliable base for capturing everything from split-second, pin-sharp moments to ﬂuid, long-shutter-speed shots to time-lapse video, proper camera support
is an essential tool in your kit. Tripod, monopod or car mount, each stabilizer offers
different features to meet your particular style, space and travel requirements.
P
3 LEGGED THING
Designed for stability while lightweight at just 3.5
pounds (including the ballhead), each of the 3 Legged
Thing’s Evolution X4 Eric tripods has four sections
made from 8 Core Stealth Carbon Fiber. The central column is removable and reversible for low-to-the-ground
shooting. One of Eric’s legs is also detachable for use as a
monopod. The included AirHed 1 Evolution 2 Ball Head has
a camera plate, quick-release, 360º pan and 90º tilt with
lock and drag control. The Eric supports loads of up to
17.6 pounds. Estimated Street Price: $489.
FLASHPOINT
Weighing four pounds, yet supporting a full
22-pound capacity, the versatile 3Pod P5CRH
5-section Carbon Fiber Compact Tripod with K3
BallHead by Flashpoint is the perfect travel companion. With wear-resistant lock guards that provide
against slippage due to wear and temperature changes, the five-section legs feature metal-jacketed twist
locks that lock and release in a single turn. For stability
on uneven surfaces, the legs can be angled at three
position settings, and the tripod’s feet are spiked with
nonslip rubber caps. The included K3 BallHead provides smooth 360º panning with two bubble levels and
a sliding quick-release plate. List Price: $124.
BENRO
ARGRAPH
The aircraft-grade, aluminum-alloy Sirui
3T-35 series Table-Top Tripod Kit by
Argraph folds down to an ultraportable 9.5
inches and comes with an attached belt hook.
The two-section center column extends to 13.5
inches. It can also be used as a monopod—just
fold the legs down for added reach. The kit
includes a ballhead with an Arca-compatible
quick-release plate that can be used on the
center column or directly on the tripod feet for
low-angle shooting. The tripod supports up to
8.8 pounds. Estimated Street Price: $85.
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The Photo Monopod by Benro uses a ball-socket design with
an extra-wide base and swivel pod foot that grips almost any surface
for steady support. Flipping leg-lock levers and antirotation leg sections make the monopod easy to adjust quickly. Head mount threads
are available in both 1⁄4”-20 and 3⁄8”-16 sizes. Max load ranges from
39.6 to 55 pounds, depending on the model. List Price: $65-$173.
GITZO
Specifically designed for use in harsh environments, the Ocean Traveler Series 1
tripod by Gitzo features carbon-fiber construction paired with corrosion-resistant aluminum for extreme durability. G-Lock system
leg collars provide an air cushion to expel water trapped inside the legs while preventing
sand, dust and mud from getting trapped inside. The center column can be removed or
inverted, allowing you to set your camera at
a 9.06-inch minimum height, regardless
of the terrain. The legs ﬂip 180° for a
compact, 17.13-inch travel size. List
Price: $1,956.
VIDEO SUPPORT
SLIK
MANFROTTO
Weighing just 2.4 pounds, the carbon-fiber
Befree tripod from Manfrotto is light, rugged and designed for travel. The four-section
legs offer Leg Selectors, providing two options
for leg inclination so you can best match the
tripod shape to your space. The Befree tripod
comes with an 8.8-pound-capacity aluminum ballhead. When the legs are folded, the
ballhead nests inside for compact transport
at 15.7 inches. A padded carrying case is included. List Price: $389. An aluminum version
is a bit heavier at three pounds, but also less
expensive at $223.
NOVOFLEX
The unique Novoflex TrioPod is a modular support system that can be configured in
a variety of ways, depending on your needs.
Each part of the system is available individually for maximum ﬂexibility. The core of
the system is the TrioPod base, which can
be combined with aluminum or carbon-fiber
legs, mini-tripod legs or a three-segment hiking stick. List Price: From $585 to $930 (depending on configuration).
OBEN
Unscrew the bottom of the Oben
ACM-2400L Monopod and a set of
nine-inch mini-tripod legs emerges from
the bottom section, providing extra support. The 4-sectioned anodized aluminum
monopod extends to a maximum height of
66.8 inches and collapses to 23.2 inches.
A head can be attached to the reversible
3
⁄8”-16 and 1⁄4”-20 mounting screws. The ﬂip
locks can be tightened and loosened with
an Allen key that’s attached to the
upper leg section. List Price: $155.
The Slik Pro 824 CFL is a light,
4.1-pound carbon-fiber tripod that can handle
an 18-pound capacity. The four-section legs
reach 61.8 inches when fully extended and collapse down to 19.9 inches when folded. The
Anti-Rotational System prevents the leg tubes
from rotating inside each other, and the Speed
Release Lever Locks are spring-loaded for
ease of use without pinched fingers. MultiAngle legs lock at three different heights. The
center column unscrews into two pieces to
reduce weight and space, as necessary. Estimated Street Price: $299.
VANGUARD
The 4.4-pound, aluminum-alloy Vanguard
Alta Pro 263AT gives you ultimate versatility
with the Multi-Angle Central Column System,
adjusting 0º to 180° in variable vertical and
horizontal positions. The Instant Swivel Stopn-Lock System makes repositioning the center
column a ﬂuid, single movement while maintaining tripod stability. The three-section legs
adjust to 25º, 50º and 80º, extend to 65 inches
and fold to 24.75 inches. List Price: $169.
GURA GEAR
Gura Gear’s Sabi is a stabilizing sack
that can support even long tele lenses. The
tethered double-pillow design makes it possible to adapt the Sabi to your shooting
situation, creating a ground support, car or
fence mount, or simple ballast for
your tripod. Available in two
sizes and colors, the Sabi is
made with heavy-duty, PUcoated Cordura and YKK zipper
components and uses buckwheat
hull filling. List Price: $39-$109. DP
Support for video work is a little
more complicated than stills, especially if you’ll be moving the camera during a shot. Here are a
few gear suggestions that
will help.
Crane/Jib. The durable
aluminum Taurus Jr. Crane
and Jib system by ProAm
USA gives you the ability to add eye-catching
swoops and height variation to your footage.
The dual-arm Taurus Jr. supports a 20-pound
camera rig and uses auto-leveling with a tilt
brake and built-in bearing base. The Taurus
Jr. itself is easily transportable, weighing only
12 pounds, and can be quickly set up by one
person with no extra tools. List Price: $399.
Fluid Head. A ﬂuid head is one of the
most important pieces f
for video work. Design
specifically for a DSLR
or smaller compact
camera, the FH-350
Really Right Stuff feat
counterbalance system with infinite adjustability up to 10 pounds at 5 inches above
the tilt axis for smooth 180º tilts. Tilt damping
is managed in three strength levels or an off
position. The lever release clamping system
integrates with 1.5-inch dovetail rails for easy
swapping between setups. It uses a 3⁄8”-16
threaded tripod mount. The handle utilizes a
clutch-style locking system that’s less prone
to wear and tear. List Price: $1,780.
Slider. A slider makes it easy to smoothly
track horizontal action. Libec’s
Allex S Kit comes with the Allex tripod, ﬂuid head and slider. The
Allex T aluminum tripod with
spiked feet and rubber pads
has a maximum height of 64.5
inches and minimum height of
29.5 inches. It’s designed to
be paired with the Allex H ﬂuid
head, which supports nine
pounds of equipment, featuring
360º pans and +90º/-80º tilts.
The sliding quick-release includes a
1
⁄4”-20 mounting screw and video pin.
The Allex S slider uses greased ballbearing wheels for wobble-free movement along the 28-inch rail. It may be used on
the tripod or on a tabletop for a larger load capacity of 33 pounds. Estimated Street
Price: $784.
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PHOTO ACCESSORIES
RECOMMENDED EXTRAS FOR GETTING THE SHOT
BY ASHLEY MYERS-TURNER
Crumpler Flaked Extravaganza
BAGS AND STRAPS
Made from Stormblocker dual-laminate
waterproof canvas, the Billingham Hadley
Small Shoulder Bag uses a solid brass
clog bolt, harness locking system and
quick-release buckles. Interior highdensity, closed-cell foam dividers hold
a DSLR body with two lenses, or one
lens and ﬂash, and accessories. Two
outer pockets are expandable to hold
additional accessories and personal
items. Estimated Street Price: $235.
With a water- and rip-resistant outer
shell/inner lining and TSA zipper locks,
the Flaked Extravaganza Pro Camera
Laptop Cabin Luggage by Crumpler is
carry-on/roll-aboard-friendly. The removable, molded EVA main compartment
features 13 impact-resistant dividers for
personalized conﬁguration. The bag also
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inch laptop pocket and removable tripod
carrying straps. List Price: $355.
The Uinta Pack by Gura Gear takes
you from the street to the trail. The
Cordura® and weatherproof ripstop
X-Pac® bag protects your pro-sized DSLR
system using a customized Pro Module
Billingham
Hadley Small
Shoulder Bag
gear setup, maximizing weight distribution and gear retrieval from the front
or quick-access back pocket. An interior padded pocket holds a 17-inch laptop. An additional Tripod & Hydration
System accessory can be added to carry
a 2-liter water bladder and tripod. List
Gura Gear
Uinta
Peak Design
Clutch Hand
Strap
Price: $199 (Uinta); $69 (Small Pro
Module); $89 (Medium Pro Module);
$39 (Tripod & Hydration System).
Providing a vintage look with tons of
space, the Roamographer by HoldFast
Gear carries your DSLRs and lenses safely
with customizable, removable padded inserts. Carrier straps secure a tripod beneath
the bag. The sheering-lined shoulder strap
includes a sliding strap for a small cam-
era. Hand-crafted from American Bison
Leather, it also includes a matching Luggage Tag Wallet. List Price: $535.
With four dual-wheel sets, the
Airport Roller Derby by Think Tank
Photo can roll smoothly atop all four
wheels, can be tilted to roll on its back
wheels or can slip through small spaces
on its side wheels. It holds two DSLRs, a
tripod, additional strobes and lenses, in-
cluding a 400mm ƒ/2.8 unattached, and
has a 15-inch laptop pocket. All your
gear remains safe with a lock & cable
and lockable zippers. List Price: $389.
Cotton Carrier’s Carry-Lite Strap
and Holster System uses a patented
locking system. The camera hub slides
in and securely mounts in the holster, then quickly releases when turned
90°. Included with the Carry-Lite is the
Cotton Carrier Hand Strap and Universal
Adapter Plate for quick and safe transitions from handheld to tripod use. List
Price: $139.
HoldFast Gear’s Ruck Strap employs leather fasteners to secure the camera to the 2.3-inch-wide Duck Canvas
HoldFast Gear Ruck Strap
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strap. Two front pockets provide space to
store memory cards, credit cards and IDs.
A rear elastic band holds an additional
battery or roll of ﬁlm. List Price: $145.
Peak Design’s seat-belt-style Slide
Sling Strap smoothly adjusts from
shoulder to neck strap, matching your
body shape. The Clutch Hand Strap
similarly adjusts to your hand and loosens for full camera access while maintaining a low proﬁle. Both the Slide and the
Clutch connect to your DSLR using Peak
Design’s unique Anchor Link system. List
Price: $60 (Slide Sling Strap); $40 (Clutch
Hand Strap); $20 (Anchor Links).
The 10.5-inch-long and 1.5-inchwide molded nonslip TPR rubber pad
keeps the Black Rapid Cross Shot strap
comfortably in place. Worn across your
torso on either shoulder, it’s usable
Manfrotto
E-702
Pro Light
Camera
Cover
Hoya EVO
Antistatic
Filters
Goal Zero
Lighthouse
250
for both right- and left-dominant shooters. The Black Rapid patented FastenR,
ConnectR and Lock Star hardware with
Lock Star Swivel Hook Cover keep your
camera safely connected to the strap.
List Price: $44.
MORE GEAR
The ClearWhite white-balance
system includes a durable neutral-gray
card and white-balance ﬁlter on a neck
strap with a soft fabric bag. The gray
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card has a texture-free surface to assist
in spot-checking your sensor. List Price:
$59 (4”x4”); $89 (5”x5”).
Quickly attach the Flex Lens Shade
directly to your lens or lens hood with
the heavy-duty Velcro® straps, then shape
the shade to block unwanted lens ﬂares
or protect your lens from drizzle, dust or
dirt. The Flex Lens Shade is made from
Ballistic nylon and weighs 1.2 ounces.
List Price: $29 (52mm lenses and smaller); $39 (52mm lenses and larger).
The Lighthouse 250 Lantern by Goal
Zero provides up to 48 hours of continuous light after charging via a Nomad solar
panel, USB power input or hand crank.
A dial gives control over 180° or 360°
of light direction, as well as low, high or
turbo light output. The Lighthouse 250
Lantern also has the ability to recharge
your USB device, such as a phone, GPS or
tablet. List Price: $79.
Hoya EVO Antistatic filters feature
high-performance optical glass with a
List Price: $8-$14 (LensPen photo cleaners); $19 (ScreenKlean); $9 (SmartKlear).
Protect your camera kit from rain
and sand with the Manfrotto E-702
Pro Light Camera Cover. The right
size for a DSLR and up to a 70-200mm
long lens, the transparent TPU panels
and waterproof hand sleeves provide
viewing and access to camera and lens
controls. The stiff lens hood can be adjusted and tightened to ﬁt the diameter
of your lens. List Price: $75 (E-702 Pro
Light Camera Cover).
MindShift Gear’s water-resistant
Filter Hive contains an accordion-style
insert with color-coded, felt-lined slots
for storing glass and resin ﬁlters. The Hive
carries up to six ﬂat, 4x6-inch ﬁlters and
six round ﬁlters up to 82mm in diameter,
including 1.5cm-thick Variable ND ﬁlters. The Hive has a belt mount, as well as
a grab handle with a side-release buckle
for hanging from a tripod. List Price: $54.
Tiffen’s set of Diffusion Effect
Filters, including Pearlescent, Satin and
Black Satin, is available in ring sizes from
40.5mm to 82mm. The Pearlescent ﬁlter
softens contrast and reduces blemishes
while muting colors for a more pastel
palette, providing “halo” highlights.
The Satin and Black Satin ﬁlters soften
sharpness while subtly reducing contrast
for smoothing blemishes, wrinkles and
other textured surfaces. List Price: Varies
by ring size.
DP
MindShift Gear Filter Hive
MEMORY CARDS
new antistatic coating that repels dust.
Sixteen-layer Super Multi-Coating reduces reﬂections, transmitting 99.8% of
the light. Hoya EVO Antistatic protective, UV and Circular Polarizer ﬁlters are
available in sizes from 37mm through
82mm. Estimated Street Price: $45-$110
(Protective and UV Filters); $85-$180
(Circular Polarizers).
LensPen has created the new Invisible Carbon compound for their LensPen
Elite line, which cleans surfaces, yet
doesn’t leave any black carbon residue.
LensPen has expanded this specialized
technology with several applicators: ﬁve
photo cleaners, a ScreenKlean for tablets and SmartKlear for smartphones.
As digital cameras increase in speed, resolution and video capabilities, it’s important to
make sure your cards are keeping pace. Photographers interested in high-speed CF cards
suitable for video capture will want to look
for the UDMA 7 (Ultra Direct Mode Access)
rating. For SD cards, a U3 card will record
4K, and U1 will record HD. Top manufacturers to consider include Lexar, Transcend,
Hoodman, Kingston and SanDisk.
MORE ONLINE
For more accessory suggestions, we recommend “The Basic Pro Kit” (dpmag.com/basicpro-kit). If you’re gearing up for travel, also
check out “Ready To Roam” (dpmag.com/
ready-to-roam).
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HARDWARE
EXTERNAL STORAGE
PROTECT YOUR PHOTO AND VIDEO LIBRARY FROM THE UNEXPECTED
BY WES PITTS
e frequently emphasize the importance of backing up your
photo library on a routine basis.
Longtime readers may recall a very sad
story many years ago wherein I lost over a
gigabyte of photos when the hard drive of
a brand-new computer crashed. (Yes, it’s
still haunting me to this day.) I deﬁnitely learned my lesson, and I hope you’ll
avoid such an easily preventable loss.
W
A good backup strategy involves multiple copies of your photos, videos and any
other important ﬁles in more than one
physical location. Local backups are the
ﬁrst step. For a few hundred dollars, you
can back up all of your data to an external
drive like those we highlight here. If you
do nothing else, please do this.
Add cloud-based services to the plan,
and your ﬁles are practically guaranteed
to survive just about any disaster, whether natural or technological. If you’re reluctant to add yet another subscription
expense to your budget, I completely understand, but it’s hard to put a price on
the value of your photo library.
In addition to the drives we feature
here, several of those included in last
year’s guide are still current and available: dpmag.com/storage-2014.
DROBO
Install up to four drives in the
Drobo smart enclosure for one of
the easiest redundant storage arrays to use and maintain. Drobo
Dashboard software lets you configure your drives and even specify
the amount of storage space that’s
available to back up apps like Time
Machine, reserving space for other
uses. Battery backup power ensures that data in the process of being transferred isn’t lost in the event
of a power outage.
Capacities Available: 4 TB, 8 TB, 16 TB
Interface: USB 3.0
Dimensions (HxWxD): 6.3x5.0x10.7 inches
List Price: $349 (enclosure only); From $599 (4 TB)
to $1,449 (16 TB)
G-TECH G-RAID STUDIO
Capacities Available: 1 TB, 2 TB, 3 TB
Interface: USB 3.0
Dimensions (HxWxD): 4.8x1.5x7.5 inches
List Price: From $109 (1 TB) to $179 (3 TB)
BUFFALO DRIVESTATION AXIS VELOCITY
The DriveStation Axis Velocity is all about speed, with
its fast USB 3.0 interface and 7200 rpm drive, advantageous for both photo and especially video work. It can
stand vertically or lay horizontally to best fit your workspace. Windows users can schedule regular backups
with the Buffalo Backup Utility; for Mac users, the drive is
compatible with OS X Time Machine.
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With blazing-fast Thunderbolt 2 connectivity and two hot-swappable 7200 rpm
drives, the G-RAID Studio is perfect for managing large photo libraries, can handle 4K
video with ease, and can be configured as
RAID 0 for speed or RAID 1 for data mirroring.
Capacities Available: 6 TB, 8 TB, 12 TB
Interface: Thunderbolt 2
Dimensions (HxWxD): 8.4x4.3x7.1 inches
List Price: From $699 (6 TB) to $1,299 (12 TB)
ioSAFE SOLO G3
This drive is unique for adding an extra
level of data protection by being both waterproof, able to withstand up to 10 feet of
water for 72 hours, and fireproof at temperatures up to 1550º F for one half hour. In the
event of a catastrophe, it also includes one
year of data recovery service for free, which
can be extended up to five years.
Capacities Available: 2 TB, 3 TB
Interface: USB 3.0
Dimensions (HxWxD): 7.1x5.0x11.0 inches
List Price: $349 (2 TB); $399 (3 TB)
LACIE CHRISTOFLE SPHÈRE
LaCie is known for reimagining the aesthetics of hard drive enclosures, and the Christoﬂe
Sphère is certainly the most luxurious storage
solution we’ve seen. Designed by French silversmith Christoﬂe, the Sphère is handmade and
clad in silver—a “genuinely functional work of
art,” as LaCie describes it. Though not a pragmatic storage solution (LaCie does offer many
more reasonably priced options), it’s so over the
Capacities Available: 1 TB
top, we had to include it.
Interface: USB 3.0
Dimensions (HxWxD): 5.3x4.9x5.3 inches
List Price: $490
SEAGATE CENTRAL
Capacities Available: 2 TB, 3 TB, 4 TB
Interface: Ethernet/WiFi
Dimensions (HxWxD): 1.7x8.5x5.7 inches
List Price: From $129 (2 TB) to $179 (4 TB)
If you have multiple computers to back
up at home, consider a network-attached
storage (NAS) solution like Seagate Central.
Connect it to your WiFi router via Ethernet,
and all of your computers can wirelessly
back up to the device using Time Machine
for Mac OS X or Seagate Backup Plus for
Windows. You can also access your data
remotely from a computer or mobile device.
WESTERN DIGITAL MY CLOUD MIRROR
Another NAS storage option, My Cloud Mirror is preconfigured as a RAID 1, and there are two expansion ports
that let you add even more storage by attaching compatible USB 3.0 drives. It can even integrate with your
Dropbox, Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive accounts,
and transfer files between it and your online storage. DP
Capacities Available: 4 TB, 6 TB, 8 TB
Interface: Ethernet/WiFi
Dimensions (HxWxD): 6.8x3.9x6.1 inches
List Price: From $349 (4 TB) to $549 (8 TB)
CLOUD STORAGE
DROPBOX
Dropbox is one of the most popular cloud
storage solutions, and for good reason. It’s
thoughtfully designed and easy to use, and
offers companion apps for mobile devices and
a dedicated desktop client in addition to web
browser access. A dedicated Dropbox folder on
your desktop automatically syncs its contents to
the cloud. Both free and paid Pro plans are available, the latter of which Dropbox recently made
much more attractive by dramatically increasing
the amount of storage provided at no extra cost.
Also included is Version History, which gives
you access to any file ever stored in Dropbox,
whether changed or deleted, for up to 30 days.
Free Storage: 2 GB
(up to 18 GB through referrals)
Pro Plan: $99/year (1 TB)
GOOGLE DRIVE
Google Drive lets you max out with some pretty
sizable storage capacity at 30 TB, and the good
news is, the price has come way down since last
year, when 16 TB would have cost you $799 per
month. Today, you can get almost double that for
just $299. The plan that probably will appeal to
most users is 1 TB for $9.99 per month. If you
have a Gmail account, you already have a Google
Drive with 15 GB of free storage. Another perk
for photographers: photos 2048x2048 pixels or
smaller don’t count against your storage limit.
Free Storage: 15 GB
Paid Plans: From $1.99/month (100 GB)
to $299.99/month (30 TB)
iCLOUD DRIVE
This fall, with the release of OS X Yosemite
and iOS 8, Apple will debut iCloud Drive, which
will allow you to store any type of file in the cloud
by simply dropping it in the iCloud Drive folder.
Compatible with both Mac and Windows systems,
storage tiers up to 1 TB will be available, although
pricing for that level hasn’t yet been announced
at the time of this writing. However, the pricing
that has been revealed puts it on par with the
more affordable cloud offerings.
Free Storage: 5 GB
Paid Plans: $0.99/month (20 GB);
$3.99/month (200 GB)
MICROSOFT ONEDRIVE
Formerly known as SkyDrive, Microsoft’s cloud
service is another relatively inexpensive option and
is even less costly than it was when known as
SkyDrive. It’s not just for Windows, either—there’s
support for Mac OS X and iOS, Android and, of
course, Windows tablets and phones. If you activate camera roll backup, you’ll get an additional 3
GB of space for free. And, if you’re an Office 365
subscriber, you’ll get even more free space—1 TB
per person and up to 5 TB per household.
Free Storage: 15 GB
Paid Plans: $1.99/month (100 GB)
$3.99/month (200 GB)
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DARKROOM | BY ASHLEY MYERS-TURNER WITH WES PITTS
Adobe Creative Cloud
Photography Plan
he photo software space has seen
some big changes in recent years.
Google acquired Nik, Adobe went
to the cloud and, in June of this year,
Apple announced that Aperture will no
longer be developed, with users being
directed to a new—and at press time,
still mysterious—Photos app that will
launch sometime after the next update
to the Mac operating system, Yosemite,
which is due for release in the fall.
After a somewhat controversial transition from perpetual licenses to the subscription-based Creative Cloud (with the
exception of Lightroom and Photoshop
Elements, which are still available as a
perpetual license), Adobe introduced a
new Creative Cloud Photography Plan
with a lower price for photographers
who don’t need or want the entire
Creative Cloud suite. Welcome news!
While the big players tinker with
their business models, the plug-in and
specialized effects segment continues to
grow as some photographers are moving away from the single-app solution,
instead choosing a speciﬁc app to do
a speciﬁc job. Everything from noise
reduction to portrait enhancement to
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just as well, and sometimes better, by an
app targeted to the purpose.
Whether you prefer to do most of
your processing in a single application
or use a variety of apps for different
tasks, here’s an overview of what’s new.
—Wes Pitts
ADOBE
Last year, Adobe shifted its Creative
Suite, including Photoshop, to the
Creative Cloud platform and recently announced a Creative Cloud Photography
Plan that includes access to Photoshop
CC and Lightroom (as well as some useful new mobile apps) at a lower monthly
price. Along with the release of this plan,
Adobe also announced new features for
Photoshop CC, including Perspective
Warp, Blur Gallery motion effects, Focus
Masking and improved Content-Aware
functionality. List Price: $9.99 monthly
($119.88 annually).
Lightroom has become the standard
for many photography pros and enthusiasts, with its focus on a streamlined
workﬂow to handle everything from
organizing and processing to exporting, printing and sharing your images.
Available as part of the Creative Cloud,
Lightroom is also still available with a
perpetual license. Lightroom 5 includes
tools to make common tasks faster
and easier, like the Advanced Healing
Brush, which lets you remove everything
from dust spots to larger distractions
with minimal effort by simply “painting” over the area you wish to remove.
Learn more about the latest features in
our review online: www.dpmag.com/
new-in-lightroom-5. List Price: $79 (perpetual license; requires previous version
of Lightroom), or $9.99 monthly for the
Creative Cloud Photography Plan.
If you join the Creative Cloud, you’ll
get access to mobile apps like Adobe
Lightroom mobile, which provides
tagging and editing functionality that
seamlessly integrates with Lightroom 5
via the cloud. As you work, mobile edits
are updated to your desktop. List Price:
Free with Creative Cloud subscription.
The Photoshop Mix app makes complicated mobile editing doable by providing full nondestructive Photoshop
features such as Upright, Content-Aware
Fill and Camera Shake Reduction for
your tablet. Combine images, remove
objects and create masks to your photos, then export the layered images for
and “after” edits for vivid comparison,
Athentech’s Perfectly Clear plug-in
for Photoshop and Lightroom offers
automatic High Deﬁnition Contrast correction for highlight and detail preservation. A mobile app is also available with
panorama mode, 30 fps burst mode and
two-exposure HDR, increasing color ﬁdelity and vibrancy. List Price: $249
(Photoshop & Lightroom Bundle); $199
(Lightroom or Photoshop individual);
$2.99 (smartphone app).
Alien Skin Exposure 6
additional touch-ups in Photoshop CC.
List Price: Free (access to some features
requires a Creative Cloud subscription).
ALIEN SKIN
One of several useful photo apps
from Alien Skin, Exposure 6 gives you
the ability to manipulate focus and
depth of ﬁeld, add vignettes and simulate the look of speciﬁc lenses (such as
a Canon EF 85mm ƒ/1.2L or a Nikon
300mm ƒ/2.8) and lens types (like a
tilt/shift lens). You can also re-create
the look of a variety of classic color and
black-and-white ﬁlms. New in version 6
is a basic control panel for ﬁne-tuning
elements like exposure, contrast, highlights and shadows, and includes new
borders, textures and lighting effects like
realistic light ﬂares. List Price: $149.
COREL
The latest update to Corel PaintShop
Pro X6 adds support for 64-bit processing for a signiﬁcant speed boost. This
full-featured photo organizer and editor
also got a redesigned user interface, IPTC
data management, an Object Remover
tool and a Smart Selection Brush. A free
boring pixels to reconstruct image data,
reducing noise while retaining image detail, saturation and texture. While it can
take several minutes to process an image, the results are impressive (check out
the before-and-after examples on their
website). Other features include Smart
Lighting to rescue details in shadows
and highlights, and visual presets to help
you get the look you’re after quickly. List
Price: $169 (Standard); $299 (Elite).
EVERIMAGING
Everimaging has increased the processing power of their HDR Darkroom 3
with an improved algorithm that consistently corrects alignment issues that can
ATHENTECH
Providing nondestructive individual
and batch edits, with side-by-side “before”
DxO Optics Pro 9 Standard & Elite
Corel PaintShop Pro X6 Ultimate
membership includes access to additional plug-ins, webinars and video tutorials through the Corel Discovery Center.
The PaintShop Pro X6 Ultimate package
also includes the Topaz Simplify plug-in.
List Price: $79/$59 upgrade (PaintShop
Pro X6); $99/$79 upgrade (PaintShop
Pro X6 Ultimate).
DxO
Athentech Perfectly Clear
DxO Optics Pro 9 makes signiﬁcant
advancements in handling noise generated by shooting at high ISO with its
PRIME technology. Its “denoising” algorithms perform an extremely in-depth
analysis of your RAW ﬁles, comparing
each pixel to more than 1,000 neigh-
Everimaging HDR Darkroom 3
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arise between bracketed frames, without
you needing to intervene. Advanced ghostreduction technology also removes objects when they differ between frames.
HDR Darkroom 3 supports over 150 cameras, including Canon, Nikon, Olympus
and Panasonic models. It’s available for
both Mac and Windows, and as part of a
bundle including their Beautune portrait
enhancer and Photo Effect Studio Pro.
List Price: $89 (HDR Darkroom 3); $199
(Photographer’s Bundle).
IMAGENOMIC
Imagenomic’s plug-ins Portraiture,
Noiseware and Realgrain are available
for
Photoshop,
Lightroom
and
Aperture, and can be purchased as a
bundle for extra savings. Portraiture
tackles skin retouching, Noiseware
helps reduce the effects of shooting at
includes Analog Efex Pro, Color Efex
Pro, Silver Efex Pro, Viveza, HDR Efex
Pro, Sharpener Pro and Dﬁne. Nik’s
unique U Point technology makes it
easy to conﬁne enhancements without
masking by dropping Control Points on
an image. Learn all about Control Points
and how to use them effectively on our
website: www.dpmag.com/nik-controlpoints. List Price: $149.
MACPHUN
Quickly apply creative focus and blur
effects with Focus 2 Pro for Mac, which
can be used as a stand-alone app or as
a plug-in for Photoshop, Lightroom and
Aperture. Simple sliders allow you to adjust levels for realistic lens blur and tiltshift effects. Available on its own or as
part of the Creative Kit Plus, which also
includes Intensify Pro for enhancing image details, Snapheal to remove unwanted elements in an image and Tonality,
a powerful black-and-white conversion
app. List Price: $39 (Focus 2 Pro); $149
(Creative Kit Plus).
and Basic which is standalone only. List
Price: $129 (Premium); $79 (Basic).
PIXELMATOR
For Mac users, Pixelmator is a fullfeatured image processor very similar
to Photoshop—so similar that veteran
Photoshop users instantly will feel at
home in the interface. The latest version
adds an all-new Repair Tool to remove
imperfections and unwanted image elements. You can also create masks easily
by simply painting them on. Support for
multiple layers, tons of special effects
and 16-bit color support make this app
a terriﬁc value. List Price: $29.
PORTRAIT PROFESSIONAL
Portrait retouching can be very timeconsuming when done manually, which
is where a comprehensive suite of tools
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A collection of seven of onOne’s
powerful apps, Perfect Photo Suite 9
can integrate with Adobe Photoshop,
Imagenomic Suite
high ISOs, and Realgrain lets you
re-create the look of classic ﬁlm types
and toning techniques. List Price: $299
(bundle including all three plug-ins
for Photoshop).
GOOGLE
The Google Nik Collection contains
all of Nik’s popular, powerful plug-ins
bundled together at an impressively
low price. Compatible with Photoshop,
Lightroom and Aperture, the collection
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onOne Perfect Photo Suite 9
Portrait Professional 12
Lightroom, Photoshop Elements and
Apple Aperture, or run as a stand-alone
app. New in version 9 is a Smart Photo
feature, which lets you re-edit photos and
make changes to previous edits even after
closing the ﬁle. Noise reduction is now
part of the suite, and a new Quick Mask
brush simpliﬁes making selections. Two
versions are available: Premium, which
works as a plug-in or stand-alone app,
with intelligent auto correction can save
time and deliver superior results. The
newest version of Portrait Professional
includes the ability to “relight” portraits
for more ﬂattering highlights and shadows, and improved skin enhancing
for more natural results. Learn more in
our review online: www.dpmag.com/
portrait-pro-12. List Price: From $49.
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BY WES PITTS
he iconic Ansel Adams once said, “The negative is the
equivalent of the composer’s score, and the print the
performance.” Though the technology of photographic
capture and printmaking has radically changed in the time
since, the sentiment is as applicable today—maybe even more
so—than in Adams’ day. More people are taking more photographs and sharing them more widely than ever before.
We’re inundated with images on social media, but the nature
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Printmaking is an art form unto itself, and just as with the
taking of photographs, the equipment you choose will make a
big difference in the ﬁnal result. While most modern printers
can produce reasonably good photographic prints, for the ﬁnest quality—prints that will last a lifetime—a dedicated photo
printer is well worth the investment. All of the printers featured here will let you make impressive 13x19-inch prints (or
even larger), ideal for framing.
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Max Width: 13 inches
Roll Paper-Compatible: No
Number of Inks: 10
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Ink Type: Pigment
Minimum Droplet Size: 4 picoliters
8x10 Print Speed: 3:35
Dimensions (WxDxH): 27.2x15.2x8.5 inches
Estimated Street Price: $699
Max Width: 13 inches
Roll Paper-Compatible: No
Number of Inks: 12
Monochrome Inks: 5
Ink Type: Pigment
Minimum Droplet Size: 4 picoliters
8x10 Print Speed: 2:10
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Max Width: 13 inches
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Minimum Droplet Size: 3 picoliters
8x10 Print Speed: 0:51
Dimensions (WxDxH): 27.2x15.2x8.5 inches
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Max Width: 17 inches
Roll Paper-Compatible: No
Number of Inks: 9
Monochrome Inks: 4
Ink Type: Pigment
Minimum Droplet Size: 3.5 picoliters
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pigment inks, while pigment
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both ink types have improved,
with dye inks becoming more
fade resistant, and pigment
inks achieving greater color
depth and range. Most professional photo printers use
pigment inks.
Number Of Inks. A typical
multifunction printer will have
four inks: cyan, magenta, yellow and black. Professional
photo printers include additional shades of these to
achieve greater color range
and subtlety. For example, the
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Multiple Monochrome Inks.
For black-and-white prints,
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droplets are laid down is also
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Roll Vs. Cut Sheet. Most of
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cut-sheet paper, but if you’re
interested in panoramic photography, a printer that supports roll paper lets you make
seamless panoramic prints.
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24/1.8 (49ø) ......1,098.00
50/1.8 OSS (49ø) .298.00
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55/1.8 ZA FE (49ø) ............................................998.00
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16-70/4 ZA OSS (55ø) .......................................998.00
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18-200/3.5-6.3 (67ø) ........................................898.00
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55-210/4.5-6.3 OSS (49ø) .................................348.00
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20/2.8 (72ø) .........748.00
24/2 Carl Zeiss (72ø) .....................................1,398.00
30/2.8 DT Macro (49ø) .......................................198.00
35/1.4 G (55ø)................................................1,498.00
35/1.8 DT (55ø) .................................................218.00
50/1.8 DT (49ø) ....168.00
50/1.4 (55ø) .........448.00
50/1.4 Carl Zeiss ZA (72ø) ..............................1,498.00
50/2.8 Mac (55ø) .598.00
85/2.8 (55ø) .........298.00
85/1.4 Carl Zeiss (72ø) ...................................1,698.00
100/2.8 Macro (55ø)..........................................798.00
135/1.8 Carl Zeiss (77ø) .................................1,798.00
135/2.8 STF (72ø) ..........................................1,398.00
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16-35/2.8 ZA SSM (77ø).................................1,998.00
16-50/2.8 DT (40.5ø) ........................................798.00
16-80/3.5-4.5 DT (62ø) .....................................998.00
16-105/3.5-5.6 DT (62ø) ...................................698.00
18-55/3.5-5.6 DT SAM II (55ø) ..........................218.00
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18-250/3.5-6.3 DT (62ø) ...................................648.00
24-70/2.8 Carl Zeiss (77ø) ..............................1,998.00
28-75/2.8 (67ø) ................................................898.00
55-200/4.0-5.6 DT (55ø) ...................................198.00
55-300/4.5-5.6 DT (62ø) ...................................298.00
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70-300/4.5-5.6 G (62ø) .....................................998.00
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the light you see on a person’s face throu
a window, or the overall even diffusion
light you find on a cloudy day. The nature
of the material can inﬂuence the light as it
passes through, as well. Softboxes and
larger octaboxes are the most common type of diffusion used in portraiture, but small domes, silks
and fabrics are also available to
diffuse on-camera ﬂashes.
Bouncing light is another
way to control light spread.
Flashes with swiveling
heads can already do this
simply by throwing light
toward a ceiling or wall,
which reﬂects the light
back toward the subject in
a diffuse spread of reﬂected
light. This light is much more ﬂat-
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LEFT: CTO gels correct daylight ﬂash output for correct white
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tering than
a directional
ﬂash; there’s
less
shadow
and, hence, less
contrast. Several
tools can be used
to control the light spread of your
speedlight further, including reﬂectors, bounce cards, umbrellas and
beauty dishes. Adding reﬂective
materials like gold can warm the
reﬂected light while other materials like white and silver add a
bright specular pop, most useful for
upbeat commercial imagery and portraiture.
Reﬂectors and umbrellas are similar to softboxes, in effect, only without the frame of the
softbox, there’s more light spill to the sides
and consequently less strength and less
contrast. On the other hand, they’re much
faster to set up and tear down over a softbox.
Light can also be channeled and controlled through a number of light-shaping
tools like snoots, grids, barndoors, gobos,
ﬂags and chiaroscuro equipment that can
also add patterns or shadows. These accessories are useful for adding to the power of
the light by channeling output forward while
reducing light spill to the sides. Conversely,
barndoors, ﬂags, scrims and cutters will
block light or absorb it through black nonreﬂective materials, useful when you want
to light a smaller portion of a scene or if
there’s too much light from other sources.
Finally, color correction isn’t just a matter of white balance. Working with gels and
colored diffusion panels will give you a way
not only to correct for different sources of
light, like tungsten bulbs with a very warm
average color temperature of 3200K or
daylight temperature light sources at a more
bluish 5500K, but also a way to add colorful effects by covering the light with a gel.
ExpoImaging, Honl, LumiQuest and Rosco
are all great sources for gel kits. A basic gel
purchase should include orange CTO gels
for warming ﬂash output to match warm
tungsten lights or incandescent bulbs. Similarly, blue CTB gels correct light output to
daylight while minus green filters will allow
you to work with ﬂuorescence.
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