NASA has published the first images from Landsat 9, a new space-based satellite designed to observe Earth in incredible detail. Geological Survey. But how much difference does the longer 40mm equivalent lens of the 'X' version make to the shooting experience? Click through to read more. Want to learn more about the Nikon Z9? Do you have a burning question you haven't seen answered anywhere else? Join us for a live Twitter Space on Thursday, November 11, and be part of the conversation.
Click through for details. The four firmware updates bring improved autofocus performance in a number of different shooting modes, as well as support for Nikon's new FTZ II mount adapter and Nikkor Z mm F4 S lens. Adrian Smith is back with another excellent slow-motion video of insects filmed with a high-speed Phantom camera.
The original Tamron mm F2. Now Tamron is back with a second gen version that promises to be even better. Does it deliver on that claim? Chris and Jordan did a side-by-side comparison to find out. Check out their gallery of sample photos to judge critical image quality for yourself. The lens will be a part of Panasonic's F1.
Aptolux is a new company formed by videographers to create lighting solutions for videographers. Its first product is the Aptolux MP-1, a modular, transforming LED light that can be as compact as a lunchbox when not being used yet deliver bright, efficient light. Sony's latest a7-series model is the most capable yet, but also the most expensive. We've been using Panasonic's new Lumix S 35mm F1. Panasonic has announced the Lumix S 35mm F1. Panasonic has released firmware version 1. The Hubble Space Telescope is in safe mode as engineers work to investigate what's wrong with the telescope's onboard instruments.
This is the second time the venerable telescope has faced extended downtime after being offline for a month earlier this year. Panasonic China has posted a pair of images to various Chinese social media sites that tease what appears to be a new lens launch. Gordon Laing is back at it again with another Retro Review. In this episode, Laing goes back 25 years to provide an in-depth overview of Nikon's unique Coolpix camera, which was half compact camera, half PDA.
The adapter includes optics to help offset the crop factor of APS-C cameras. OM Digital Solutions — the company that's bought the Olympus imaging division — has just launched the M. Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1. Click through for a closer look. Chris and Jordan tease-out the differences. After quickly selling out of its first batch back in , Lomography has announced that it's re-releasing its color-shifting LomoChrome Turquoise Film in 35mm, and format.
The search for understanding in the far reaches of the known universe is an expensive endeavor. Every 10 years, US astronomers and astrophysicists release a report outlining their goals and hopes for the next decade of space exploration. The latest report has been released. Submit a News Tip! Reading mode: Light Dark. Login Register. Best cameras and lenses. Lights, camera, action! Most modern digital stills cameras offer movie capture, and many now have some form of HD mode.
Don't expect quality to match the best camcorders, and don't expect many movie specific controls either. Great for clips, maybe not for serious videography. Video capable SLRs may be the new kids on the block, but they're already making a splash with both amateur videographers and serious movie makers. The main reason is the big sensor, which allows Hollywood-style focus effects and excellent image quality, even in low light.
The versatility offered by the huge range of lenses from fisheyes to extreme telephotos is opening up a new world of creative possibilities. Consumer grade camcorders are designed from the ground up as video capture devices, so they offer lots of movie-specific features electronic viewfinders, power zooms, optimized autofocus, articulated screens, editing controls and so on - but they have tiny sensors, meaning no depth of field control and noise in low light. Most dedicated camcorders offer slightly better audio and video quality than compact digital cameras, and once you get to the top end of the camcorder market you're looking at professional tools with interchangeable lenses and broadcast quality 3-CCD capture.
Unfortunately you're also looking at professional prices too. Camcorder replacement? Note also that some professional camcorders have interchangeable lenses.
Clip limits One of the main disadvantages with using a stills camera to shoot movies is the short recording times available for HD video; Nikons limit a single take to 5 minutes while Canons and European Panasonics stop after 29 minutes, 59 seconds. Storage Stills cameras use high speed memory cards to capture video, currently the popular choices are SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity and CompactFlash which tends to be reserved for professional cameras these days.
The big difference between camcorders and digital SLRs is sensor size: this allows for better low light capture and the ability to shoot with really narrow depth of field for creative effect.
Shooting style In order to get the best possible results with video, stills photographers will have to change their shooting techniques. The rolling shutter causes a skewing of verticals if you pan too quickly Nikon D90 - click thumbnail to see the video. Focus and exposure An out-of-focus HD sequence is really not worth looking at, especially when viewed on a 50inch plasma screen.
Large sensor and relatively fast lenses allow digital SLRs to capture video with very limited depth of field - perfect for isolating a subject from its background or for creative effect. The results can look very professional but remember that focus is critical. Video resolutions At one time there were just two analog video formats - VHS and Betamax - and no one gave a though to pixels and resolution figures, but those days have gone forever.
Full HD. The frame size is x pixels and produces stunning quality when viewed on large plasma and LCD screens. Most of the modern day cameras are camcorders. The mobility of a camcorder is high since almost all of the field cameras are camcorders. Camcorders also have the same storage media as video recorders. Giving part of the camera space for recording device, there is loss of quality compared to a same sized video camera.
What is the difference between a Video Camera and Camcorder? Your email address will not be published. In low light, a DSLR or mirrorless camera will often produce better quality video than a camcorder simply because they tend to have a larger sensor. A large sensor is essential for capturing low light video and stills.
Another aspect to consider with high video quality cameras is the storage. Most cameras record data onto memory cards while many camcorders record onto built-in hard drives so if you take a lot of HD videos, the lack of storage can be an issue. However, you can always carry around spare memory cards or, these days, buy one with enough storage to last. Some mostly older DSLR lenses are inappropriate for video. Luckily, if this is the case, you can easily fix this by investing in an external microphone.
Just be wary that this will add bulk to your camera bag. After all, they are specifically designed for video recording. Prosumer camcorders. Professional camcorders. Cinema cameras. Start Making Movies is an easy to understand, page PDF guide that shows you how to start making short films and videos. It uses clear explanations and hundreds of illustrations to introduce equipment, the filmmaking process, film language and film storytelling.
Check our help guide for more info. Why would you shoot video on a camera designed for stills? Focus Judging focus on a live view screen can be slow. Handling and stabilisation These cameras can be awkward to hold steadily and to move smoothly for video shots. Image quality SLR sensors are designed to shoot high-resolution stills.
Size and complexity SLRs — and to a lesser extent mirrorless cameras — are bigger than equivalent camcorders, and you usually need accessories to get good results.
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