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Canon EOS M10 Review

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Canon EOS M10-2

The Canon EOS M10 is the latest in the company’s efforts to become relevant in the mirrorless space. Fortunately, Canon is starting to figure this space out with some solid tech and really good overall user experience. While the EOS M10 may not be the camera the pros are waiting on, it is worth paying attention to because I think it signals what is to come.

The EOS M10 ships only as a kit option at the moment with a EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens. While retail is $599 for the kit, it was only that price for the first few days that it hit the market and has been floating in the sub-$500 range ever since. [Read more…]

 

Sigma Unveils Affordable 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Mirrorless Cameras

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Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens 2

While Sigma stole headlines earlier this week with its new 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens, it also announced a fast and affordable 30mm lens for Sony E and Micro Four Thirds lens mounts. The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens is the first truly affordable f/1.4 lens in the mirrorless market at just $339. [Read more…]

Fuji Officially Announces X-Pro2, X-E2S, X70 and XF 100-400mm Lens

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Fuji X-Pro2

Rumors have been floating around for months and we finally are getting official word from Fuji on its new generation of X-Series cameras and a highly-anticipated lens. The new products announced today include:

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Comparing Canon EF Lenses on the EOS M10 and Sony A5100

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In this video, I look at the new Canon EOS M10 and Sony A5100 and how well they both work with Canon EF lenses when paired with the Canon EF to EF-M Adapter and the Metabones EF – E Speed Booster Ultra (note: link is the newest version), respectively.

Lenses used on the M10 and A5100 in this video are the EF 40mm f/2.8 STM, EF 50mm f/1.4 USM and EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM.

Canon has taken a lot of crap for its efforts in the mirrorless market (and in many ways, deservedly so). The EOS M10, although an entry-level model, is a step in the right direction. Sony isn’t slowing down and once it gets its own lens library built up, we’ll all stop asking questions about which adapter is the right one for your Sony mirrorless camera and Canon lenses.

Samsung’s Long, Hard Road to a Serious & Successful Camera

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Samsung NX1

The enthusiast digital camera market is a tough one. The consumers can often know more about the cameras being sold than the sales people trying to sell them. Don’t believe me? Go to Best Buy and start asking about the differences between any two cameras. Or, just eavesdrop on a conversation between a salesman and a shopper – I dare you to keep your mouth shut for the duration.

Samsung has been producing cameras with some very exciting features over the past year or so. But it has been far from a smooth road for the consumer electronics giant. [Read more…]

#TogTalk with ALM Photo: Working for Free, Pricing Your Photography & Muddy Cameras

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In this video, I sit down with Allan and Lisa Mueller of ALM Photo to talk about their work (both free and paid). We also dig into to:

  • When, why and how much free work you should or shouldn’t take on
  • How to price your photography services
  • Mirrorless cameras in professional work
  • The desire for better low light performance in cameras

Here some links to help you connect with Allan, Lisa and ALM Photo:

Show Notes

Let me know what you think about this format and content in the comments. If you are sharing this on social media, use the hashtag #TogTalk so we can all join in on the conversation.