In recent two posts of this blog, Photographic Gear Evolution II – EVIL vs DSLR and New Z6 and Z7 Nikon EVIL cameras, have been discussed some apparent constrains using former well reputed lenses over a mirrorless full frame camera and also the particularities of the new appeared Nikon mirrorless camera bodies beside the new …
New Z6 and Z7 Nikon EVIL cameras
Nikon releases its new brand Z6 and Z7 EVIL Full Frame cameras. It is curious that one of the first accessories announced is the FTZ (F-mount To Z-mount) lens adapter providing compatibility with all its F mount existing high quality lenses. This adapter allows a flange focal distance of 46.5mm, used by Nikon for decades …
Photographic Gear Evolution II – EVIL vs DSLR
(Updated on August 13, 2018) There is a great discussion among professionals about the opportunity to substitute the bulky DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras by the new appeared mirror-less, even more the last EVIL (Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens) full frame camera systems. The debate was not so evident while the offer of EVIL cameras …
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Image Processing for Hybrid Processes IV – Processing Raw Files
Raw files "suited for alternative processes" or "suited for Fine Art Photography" could be considered as equivalent definitions. Those qualifications would also imply the search for the maximum quality with no matter how difficult or time consuming the method employed is. The operations described in following paragraphs are the employed by the author whether the …
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Heliogravure Video
As a part of the acts celebrating the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage, past Friday October 27 the Centre for Image Research and Diffusion (CRDI) featured a video showing the original Talbot-Klic method (1879) for photogravure on copperplate. Answering the kind invitation from CRDI, I have been pleased to prepare the script and supervise the …
