Over the past few years, there has been a real shift towards photographers wanting their images to look more cinematic. It’s not necessarily something you will see in commercial photography but on social media, there are countless accounts dedicated to the cinematic aesthetic, and they are incredibly popular! So how do you make your images look cinematic? I took an evening stroll to see what I could create.
Read MoreFujifilm's GFX 50s II, paired with the GF 35-70mm lens, offers unparalleled image quality in the medium format market. Despite its compact design, it captures sharp, high-resolution photos, excelling in dynamic range. However, it falls short in video recording and autofocus capabilities. Ideal for those prioritizing image quality, it's a significant investment in the photography realm.
Read MoreZoom's F2 BT field recorder, an upgrade to the already solid F2, introduces Bluetooth controls and features like timecode synchronisation. Touted as the smallest and lightest, it boasts 32-bit float recording technology, ensuring a vast dynamic range and eliminating audio clipping. Ideal for on-the-go creators, its compact design and ease of use make it a standout, though its higher price point and lack of certain features may deter some.
Read MoreDrone videography faces challenges like overexposure from sunlight. ND filters, like the Freewell Pro Filters for DJI Mavic Mini, mitigate overexposure, ensuring smoother, natural footage. They control the light entering camera sensors, optimise video quality, and offer versatility for various lighting conditions. Freewell's filters are durable, easy to swap, and reasonably priced. However, filter pack selections and non-polarizing options have limitations. Overall, they're essential for drone enthusiasts.
Read MoreIf you're looking for a great medium-format film camera that also happens to shoot in a larger negative, you'll quickly notice how few options there are on the market. It's a niche segment, for sure, and one that is sparsely populated with good examples. Lucky for me, I found this Fujifilm GSW690iii a while back, and on the surface, it seems to meet my needs perfectly. But, how well does it fare through the gauntlet?
Read MoreIt’s pretty fair to say that in 2022, Birmingham had one of its busiest years ever! Without doubt, the absolute pinnacle was the Commonwealth Games. It was an incredible display of sport, community, entertainment and a whole lot more. I’m very pleased to say I was (a very, very small) part of it. One year on, I’m taking a look back at a crazy couple of weeks!
Read MoreLife is full of ‘firsts’.. Your first holiday, your first car, your first house. Some are certainly more exciting than others and some are, well, a bit of a disaster! I took my first bikepacking adventure last week and very much like all of my other ‘firsts’ it had it started out great and soon descended into calamity…
Read MorePhotographing Birmingham’s Skyline can sometimes feel like a thankless task. Living in the knowledge that your photo will pretty quickly be outdated when the next development shoots skyward can make you wonder why you bother. However, this is not all doom and gloom, quite the opposite.
Read MoreI reviewed the Leica M8 a little while back and needless to say, I was pretty smitten with it. Now that I’ve spent a bit more time with the camera, I’ve developed some further thoughts and feelings on it, but is it all still as positive as my previous assessment, or is the love affair over?
Read MoreIf there's a singular phrase to summarise the Sigma DP2 Merrill, it would be "it cuts both ways". In that, I mean it's a very, very flawed camera, with a lot of peeves and annoyances, and you almost wonder why not get any other camera. Yet, in the right circumstances, with enough patience and determination, the DP2 Merrill is one of the most impressive cameras that you can buy, especially if you're care about colours.
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