A simple but very direct way of showing the difference between full frame and...
Do check out my lens blog for more info but I had to share this very simple video that really shows just how MASSIVE the difference is between a full frame sensor on the 5DmkII and the one in the 7D/...
View ArticleAwesome pinhole lens for Micro 4/3rds cameras for just $39 (also ones for DSLRs)
I came across this and had to share. Looks awesome and dirt cheap. Justin Lundquist and Ben Syverson have made this superb little add on for your Gh1/ Gh2/ Pen even Af101…taking photography back to...
View ArticleVIMEO VIDEO SCHOOL DSLR BASICS Choosing lenses for your DSLR
This was shot for the Vimeo Video School. It is really basic basics for the total newbie. It keeps in nice and simple for the people who don’t know anything. For more in depth education check further...
View ArticleWorld’s first Sony F3 Nikon lens adaptor
Tomorrow I get the Sony F3 K to play with for a week. The K means the PL lens kit, I am getting the 50 and 85mm but not the 35mm unfortunately but it will be great fun to shoot with. As am owner of a...
View ArticleLenses…what is a focal length, what is field of view, why does my head hurt!?
Tweet It’s often asked and actually a lot but people get very confused when it comes to focal lengths of lenses when used on different sensors. This is getting more and more confusing when cameras like...
View ArticleWhich lenses for your GH1/ GH2/ AF100/ AF101 etc…?
Sorry for the much delayed blog post follow up to my DSLR lens post but here it is finally, I waited until the AF101 was here. This is for anyone who is shooting video, no stills, with micro four...
View ArticleA really nice “budget” manual focus (and on lens aperture!) 35mm F1.4 lens
The 35mm lens is one of those key lenses you should have in your kit, like a 50mm and an 85mm. Especially if you are using a crop sensor camera. On those camera cameras it gives you your standard lens...
View ArticleIBC 2011: New Canon EF mount that controls iris for F3, FS100 and AF100/101
I am sure many of you, like me, have lots of nice Canon glass but no adaptor for F3, FS100, AF100. Just dumb mounts that cannot control the iris. I took a look at the Birger AF100 adaptor a few months...
View ArticleGet your lenses de-clicked. It will change your life (disclaimer: It probably...
If you come from a video background (like me) or a film background then you are used to the joy of an iris on a lens that is smooth as butter and that is located where it should be…on the lens. Every...
View ArticleEDIT: Now with new “Bokeh Circles” tests….An adaptor which claims to make...
ETHICS: I have no business relationship with either Metabone or Conurus. They asked if I wanted to borrow a new lens adaptor for review that was “revolutionary”. Naturally I said YES PLEASE! I am...
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