Reviews

January 20, 2021

Canson Infinity Baryta Photographique II Photo Paper Review
This inkjet paper is designed to recreate the look and feel of a traditional, fiber-based darkroom print
By Dan Havlik
Box shot of Canson Infinity Baryta Photographique II
If you want your inkjet prints to have the look and feel of a classic, fiber-based silver halide photo, you’ll want to choose a baryta-type inkjet paper. And if you seek the very best of the baryta paper stocks out there right now, I’d recommend Baryta Photographique II from Canson Infinity. It’s that simple. I’ve been testing... Read more
December 16, 2020

First Look Review: Canon EOS R5 And EOS R6
See how Canon’s two new full-frame mirrorless R-series cameras performed in the field
Terry Sullivan
When shooting photos, I found the color accuracy was spot-on with both the Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6 (used here). This year has been a dramatic one for everyone, including those in the camera industry. The coronavirus has affected every aspect of the economy and hit the camera world severely, resulting in one manufacturer, Olympus, stating that it will... Read more
October 24, 2018

Tamron 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD Hands-On Review
Tamron "Megazoom" covers an impressive focal range
Text & Photography By David Schloss
Most professional photographers, myself included, tend to steer clear of superzoom or “megazoom” lenses, and for good reason. Generally speaking, it’s difficult if not impossible to serve the competing masters of affordability, compact size and image quality. I first encountered the Tamron 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD when the Tamron... Read more
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June 27, 2018

Sony 400mm F2.8 GM OSS – Hands On Look At The New Sports Superstar

Many photographers, especially sports and wildlife shooters, have been anxiously anticipating the arrival of the Sony 400mm F2.8 GM OSS lens. This super-tele lens length is vital to capturing tack-sharp, smooth background images, and the lack of a lens this long is one of the last sticking points for many photographers looking to switch. Sony Read more…

David Schloss
Many photographers, especially sports and wildlife shooters, have been anxiously anticipating the arrival of the Sony 400mm F2.8 GM OSS lens. This super-tele lens length is vital to capturing tack-sharp, smooth background images, and the lack of a lens this long is one of the last sticking points for many photographers looking to switch. Sony will be... Read more
April 2, 2018

DJI Mavic Air Hands-On Review Of The Smallest Pro Drone
The Mavic Air may become the must-have drone for video and photo pros
By David Schloss
With the introduction of the tiny-yet-powerful Mavic Air drone, manufacturer DJI has created the first drone that I can confidently say belongs in the camera bag of every photo and video professional. While the company has previously offered drones this small, and has offered drones with this level of video power, this is the first time those have been... Read more
March 29, 2018

Nikon NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED Hands On Review
An update to a popular wide-angle prime lens results in an instant classic
David Schloss
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm 1.4 E ED lens replaces the venerable NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4D, bringing a modern optical and operational upgrade that gives the new lens an incredible range of sharpness, low levels of distortion, and faster focusing. The 28mm focal length is an interesting one, sitting within the range classic landscape-friendly zooms like a 24-70mm... Read more
March 20, 2018

Sony a7 III Hands-On Review
Sony's new "basic" camera is anything but
David Schloss
One of the quirky things about language is the way in which a turn of phrase conveys something in one culture yet has a slightly different nuance in another, leaving some things, as they say, lost in translation. When Sony announced its new a7 III at its global launch event in February and proudly proclaimed it to be its “basic model,” the camera... Read more
February 23, 2018

Power To Burn: Hands On With The Apple iMac Pro
Pros complained that Apple had abandoned them, now the company proves its commitment with its fastest Mac ever
By David Schloss
By the start of 2017, professional photographers and videographers were starting to get desperate, waiting for Apple to update their flagship computer, the Mac Pro. The company had last updated their high-end system in 2013, and some of the company’s (and the competitor’s) other products were starting to arrive with features not found on the now-aging... Read more
February 13, 2018

Elinchrom ELB 1200 HS Battery-Powered Portable Kit
An amazingly powerful, transportable lighting system
Anthony Thurston
Battery powered flash units have become more and more popular over the last several years, thanks in large part to the capability and power that Profoto proved was possible with their B1 units back in 2013. Since then many companies have come to market with their takes on the ‘cordless’ flash head concept, Elinchrom’s ELB 400 having... Read more
January 1, 2018

5 Top Field-Tested Lenses
Hands-on reviews of some of the outstanding lenses Digital Photo Pro took on the road, from primes to zooms
By The Editors Of Digital Photo Pro Magazine
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Hands-on reviews of some of the outstanding lenses Digital Photo Pro took on the road in 2017, from primes to zooms. 1. Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art This superstar portrait lens features exceptional optics and great performance at a reasonable price. Read More… 2. Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 A high-performance zoom without the high price... Read more