August 11, 2024 This week, we continued to share our detailed assessments of the Canon EOS R5 II's video and photo capabilities. We also concluded our series of interviews with leading camera executives about their thoughts on the state of the camera industry, while Richard also questioned why manufacturers aren't making great compact cameras. Thanks, as always, for reading.
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 | | Earlier this year, we met with executives from almost every major camera and lens manufacturer. Find out how these leaders view the state of the camera market and what trends they expect to shape the industry in the coming years. |
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 | | As part of our ongoing testing of the Canon EOS R5 II, we take a look at the video sampling and rolling shutter rates of the camera's impressive array of shooting modes. |
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 | | We've put the EOS R5 II through our studio scene, so we can take a closer look at dynamic range and the role of the electronic shutter. As has been the case with other fast sensors, there's some impact on dynamic range, but only at the extremes. |
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 | | It's foolhardy to assume you know better than the camera makers when it comes to new models. Despite this, Richard Butler can't help wondering if there's room for a mid-spec, semi-affordable compact that's actually nice to shoot with. |
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 | | Browse our 25th-anniversary content hub and join us in reflecting on how much the camera industry has evolved over the last 25 years. |
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| Blackmagic Design has unveiled a significant update to its popular Blackmagic Camera app for iOS, adding multi-camera monitoring and control, iPad support and other new features. |
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| Ricoh has announced the updated G900 II and G900SE II industrial cameras, adding USB webcam capability to its rugged, waterproof worksite and factory-ready compacts. |
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| Its 4TB cards aren't even supposed to come out until next year, but the company's already promising the next tier up. |
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| Kodak Alaris, the company that sells photographic film and printing kiosks has been sold to LA-based Kingswood Capital Management. |
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| Further Reading
• Frame by Frame, Moments From the Summer Games - The New York TimesHere's how the we received from last week’s reader question of: What’s a camera you’re most tempted to upgrade to right now? What about the camera has captured your attention?"Pentax K3iii Monochrome. A great camera idea at a third of the price of a Leica that will enhance my love of black and white photography." - Nick in Wales"Although I already have a well-loved and enjoyed collection of Nikons (from film to digital versions) that I’d bought new and have progressively upgraded as even more desirable models were released, the Nikon Z8 is the camera that is on my Highly Tempted list." - Mark in Australia"Lumix G9II. I use MFT for portability, image quality which works for most things, high quality lenses, weather-sealing, stabilization and video if needed. That combination is hard to match. Today use OM-5 which is great and would keep." - Photo8212 "Sony A7R IV. 61 MP, focusing speed, grip, View screen, Sony quality." - Rudi Mena"Sony a6700. I currently have a Sony a6500, but like the addition of a second control dial and improved menu, and better video that the a6700 offers." - Anonymous "Fuji GFX 100 The 102 MPs and the incredibly top quality of Fuji lenses. My plan is to purchase only Fuji Prime lenses rather than zooms." - James McGrewHere’s next week’s question: Richard recently wrote about his wish for more compact cameras. What kind of cameras do you wish the industry was making more of or at least updating more frequently? Let us know by filling out our reader response form.
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