Quick Verdict The Vanguard Alta Pro 3VL 303CV 18 is a tripod that packs a punch. It’s big, it’s strong and handles anything you throw at it. It’s an excellent tool for videographers and photographers who use longer lenses or spotting scopes.  + Pros Superb build quality Perfect combo with the Veo PV-18 Arca […]

Meike has announced the 85mm F1.4 Full Frame Auto Focus Portrait Lens for Sony E mount, and Nikon Z mount cameras.  This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 0.98m and consists of 13 elements in 8 groups, with a 77mm filter thread.  The lens is available to ship now priced at 469.99 USD. Specification: Model: MK-8514FFSTM-E/Z Aperture Range: F1.4-F16 Focal Length: 85mm Filter […]

Win 1 of 8 £70 Pixum Gift Vouchers! Plus, EVERY ePz member based in the UK gets a ‘£10 off’ voucher to spend with Pixum! Happy Christmas!    Happy Christmas! We’ve teamed up with Pixum to give EVERY UK-based ePHOTOzine member a £10 voucher to spend on the Pixum website! Plus, there are 8x £70 Pixum gift […]

[COMMENT_IMG]direct|294692|294692_1708419629.jpg[/COMMENT_IMG]   The latest winner of our popular daily photography theme which takes place in our forums have been chosen and congratulations go to Leedslass1 (Day 20 – Waterfall Photography).   Daily Theme Runners-Up If you didn’t win this time, keep uploading your images to the daily competition forum for another chance to win! If you’re new to the Daily Theme, you […]

Jason Moore, ‘Air Guitar Roo’, winner of The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023   Nikon, in partnership with The Comedy Wildlife Awards, is pleased to announce that the world-famous competition is now open for 2024 entries. The Comedy Wildlife Awards is celebrating a decade of sharing charming images from around the world, and this year, Nikon is delighted to be […]

.photo { border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 15px; text-align: left; margin-bottom: 20px; } .photo small { display: block; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 15px; } Where this article started – with a gift of two outdated rolls of film. Did I get any images from them? Read on…   My second camera was a Kodak Instamatic. A […]

[SECTION]INTRODUCTION[/SECTION]   Quick Verdict It’s perhaps expensive, but the handling soon reveals that this is a premium product that is yet another example of Nikon being at the top of their game. The images are great, the videos are smooth and even using the basic default settings results in excellent results. With faster AF, a […]

  Remote and hybrid work environments are the new normal and a challenge for the creative industry. Wacom, in close collaboration with Splashtop, has developed an innovative solution that radically improves the performance and experience of its professional pen tablets and pen displays on supported remote desktop connections. As part of Wacom’s ecosystem approach ensuring […]

© Nikon   Nikon is pleased to announce the release of firmware version 3.00 for its stylish full-frame mirrorless camera, the Nikon Zf. Firmware version 3.00 for the Zf brings the Film Grain feature, which adds a grainy effect to photos and videos with image processing. This feature allows users to fine-tune the size and intensity of grain, […]

  A superb action shot of an Osprey lifting off with its catch has earned FOXTROTT1 this week’s ‘Photo of the Week’ title. The image shows the bird at just the right moment, with wings wide open, talons gripping a freshly caught fish, and water splashing around. Every detail is clear, from the feathers to the […]