Tamron Releases New Ultra Wide And Tele Zoom Lenses

Tamron has introduced two new lenses: tele-zoom SP 70-200mm f/2.8 and ultra-wide 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5. They feature improved optical performance and some new features to make image quality even better. These lenses are versatile, affordable, and definitely competing with Nikon and Canon in terms their prices. 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD (Model B023) 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD (Model B023) Model B023 is a wide angle zoom lens with the largest focal length range in its class (35mm equivalent is 16mm to 37mm)....

May 16, 2023 · 2 min · 367 words · Ashley Chaney

The Ligero69 Is A 3D Printed Camera That Lets You Use Mamiya Press Lenses And Backs

One of the great things about the proliferation of 3D printers is the amount of cool stuff people are coming up with – especially when it comes to cameras. We’ve shown you a few before, several times, but this pair is particularly interesting. They’re designed for use with Mamiya Press lenses and backs. There’s the Ligero69, which lets you use a Mamiya Press roll film back and the LigeroPress for use with a Mamiya Press Polaroid back....

May 16, 2023 · 2 min · 302 words · Susan Dorsey

These High And Low Budget Setups Show You How To Light Your Shot Like A Scene From Joker

Joker has been one of the biggest movies over the last couple of years, taking home both the best actor and best original score Oscars. But one of the things the movie is also well known for is its lighting. The movie uses a lot of blues and oranges, which is actually pretty common these days, but it does it in a somewhat unique way. In this video, the A-Team takes a look at how you can recreate the lighting in Joker practically, using gels instead of grading in post, with both higher-end gear as well as low budget options....

May 16, 2023 · 3 min · 511 words · John Thompson

These Trippy Double Exposure Photos Were Made Entirely In Camera

Both double exposure and light painting photography open up a whole new world of creative possibilities. But photographer Jason Rinehart has combined the two techniques and created a set of photos that grabbed my attention the moment I saw them. These trippy (and slightly creepy) photos were created entirely in-camera, and I chatted with Jason about how he created them.Advertisements Jason is a light painting artist, and he tells me that a few years ago he developed a light painting technique that he used for this set of images....

May 16, 2023 · 3 min · 430 words · Ronald Huff

This Is What A Gaffer Does And Why You Need One On A Film Set

Gaffer is one of those titles that unless you actually become part of the photo or film industry, you’re not really sure what it is. It’s just one of those jobs that scrolls up the titles at the end of a movie along with countless others. But they play a vital role on a film set. They’re the guys who make the light look the way the director or DP wants it while still making it look natural....

May 16, 2023 · 2 min · 289 words · James Bryant
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