Every year, elite kayakers from around the world race down the whitewater rapids of the Payette river in Idaho, competing at the North Fork Championship.
We're here with drone pilot and gimbal specialist Alex Emberlin and production company A-Cam Aerials, along with the DJI FPV drone and a fleet of other DJI products to capture this exhilarating event from every angle.
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Videos like this are extremely helpful. They show the why and where, not just the how. I'd like to see the planning behind the shots, which are tightly coordinated with the event. Planning is the bridge between well composed still shots and cinematography.
The Mavic 2s was used effectively for "establishment" shots, which you can't often get from ground level. The tip about using wide angle lenses on a Ronin gimbal for slide, dolly and reveal shots is very useful. You can use a gimbal from ground level to extended arm length overhead.
Using the Mavic 2s to track and follow the action is a powerful tool formerly found only in professional quality drones. As fast as the water was moving, the 2s is even faster (~40 mph).
The latest Lumix puts a Four Thirds sensor in a full-frame body with boosted AF and a wealth of stills and video capabilities to create a Swiss Army Knife of a Micro Four Thirds camera.
The fourth camera in Leica's SL series of full-frame mirrorless cameras sees the 60MP BSI sensor from the Q3 and M11 models arrive with a significant interface redesign.
The Fujifilm X100VI is the sixth iteration of Fujifilm's classically-styled large sensor compact. A 40MP X-Trans sensor, in-body stabilization and 6.2K video are among the updates.
The Nikon Zf is a 24MP full-frame mirrorless camera with classic looks that brings significant improvements to Nikon's mid-price cameras. We just shot a sample reel to get a better feel for its video features and have added our impressions to the review.
What’s the best camera for around $2000? This price point gives you access to some of the most all-round capable cameras available. Excellent image quality, powerful autofocus and great looking video are the least you can expect. We've picked the models that really stand out.
What's the best camera for travel? Good travel cameras should be small, versatile, and offer good image quality. In this buying guide we've rounded-up several great cameras for travel and recommended the best.
If you want a compact camera that produces great quality photos without the hassle of changing lenses, there are plenty of choices available for every budget. Read on to find out which portable enthusiast compacts are our favorites.
Above $2500 cameras tend to become increasingly specialized, making it difficult to select a 'best' option. We case our eye over the options costing more than $2500 but less than $4000, to find the best all-rounder.
Nikon's Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S is a lightweight super telephoto
Nikon's Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S 'Plena' strives to be the best light gathering beast
Nikon Zf: first look at Nikon's full-frame retro-inspired mirrorless
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Ulanzi's latest smartphone camera accessory is a MagSafe-enabled holder with six filter options ranging from an ND filter to a selection of color effect filters.
Sony has announced major firmware updates for four of its current full-frame range, bringing many features and behaviors up to its latest standards and adding C2PA authenticity verification capabilities for pro users.
Ricoh has developed a "highlight diffusion filter" that slots into the optical path of new versions of the GR III and GR IIIx premium compacts, giving images a soft effect.
The Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art is a fast, comparatively lightweight prime lens aimed at travel, portrait and street photographers. We ran the new lens through its paces in and around Seattle.
Fujifilm US has canceled a large number of X100VI Limited Edition orders from the last week, citing "suspicious" details in the orders. Buyers will have a second chance to snag one through a raffle. We'll update this article with information on the US and other markets as it becomes available.
The latest Lumix puts a Four Thirds sensor in a full-frame body with boosted AF and a wealth of stills and video capabilities to create a Swiss Army Knife of a Micro Four Thirds camera.
Astronomy expert and photographer Dr. Tyler Nordgren thinks you should "see your first eclipse, photograph your second." But if you do plan on taking photos, here are a few tips from someone who's been there.
Instant cameras continue to grow in popularity. There's more than just FujiFilm's Instax line to choose from, with offerings from Kodak, Leica, Lomography, Canon, Polaroid and some indie projects joining the fray. With prices ranging from $50 to several $100s, it can be hard to pick one out, but fear not, we've cut through the noise to break down which ones are worth the price of admission.
We're working on finishing up our review of the Panasonic S5II and S5IIX cameras, so when we went to Japan last month to attend the CP+ camera expo, we took the S5IIX along for the ride for some additional testing. Check out our sample gallery, and stay tuned for our review in the coming weeks.
Since its launch in January, users have complained of a camera bug on Samsung S24 Ultra. In a recent post on its community forum, Samsung acknowledged the bug, noting the company is working on a fix.
7Artisans' first autofocus lens, a 50mm F1.8 for full-frame Sony E-mount bodies, is now available. From a spec point of view, this "nifty fifty" offers a metal chassis, STM lens motor, aperture ring and support for all of Sony's autofocus features.
Following the launch of the X100 VI, we interviewed Fujifilm's Yuji Igarashi and Jun Watanabe about the importance of the series, how they balance stills and video and what's going to drive the industry next.
We've continued to push through the final review of Sony's a9 III, accumulating a fair few images along the way. See how Sony's latest sports shooter fares with sports and still-life subjects alike in our latest sample gallery.
We're almost a quarter of the way through the year already! Here's a recap of the reviews and testing we've done this year so far, with more (and more and more) to come as the year goes on!
With nearly 20 edits to a now infamous photo altered by the UK royal family, it's a reminder of just how easy and normalized misinformation can become if we don't call it out and preserve the need for truth in images.
As part of our ongoing review, we've added the Panasonic G9 II to our studio test scene. This allows you to compare its performance and download Raw files.
What’s the best camera for around $2000? This price point gives you access to some of the most all-round capable cameras available. Excellent image quality, powerful autofocus and great looking video are the least you can expect. We've picked the models that really stand out.
Firmware v5.0 for the Nikon Z9 enhances Auto Capture, adds Rich Tone Portrait color mode, along with a series of feature tweaks and refinements across the camera.
Nikon has updated its SnapBridge remote control and image transfer app, adding an "Easy Shooting Setup" for entry and mid-level cameras, from the Z30 up to the Zf.
An eBay user briefly listed the Fujifilm X100VI Limited Edition camera for a whopping $18,000. While that particular listing has since disappeared, others are selling for over $4,000.
The Sony World Photography Awards has announced its category winners for the 2024 Open competition, including portraiture, landscape, travel, street photography, lifestyle and more. Take a look at the winning pictures to see what got the judges' attention this year.
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