Brian Smith

Miami photographer Brian Smith is the luckiest guy on the planet. He won a Pulitzer Prize at 25, he's told Bill Gates exactly what to do for an entire hour, appeared on The X Factor, exhibited at the Library of Congress, dined with the President and 3,000 of their closest friends, shared cupcakes with Anne Hathaway, gotten drunk with George Clooney and married the most beautiful woman he ever laid eyes on...

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Tale-of-the-Tape: Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM -vs- Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L Lenses

Published: November 19, 2024 With the announcement of the Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM lens, here’s how the specs compare with the Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L USM lens. The most obvious difference is that Sony somehow managed to pare over a full pound off the weight of the Canon version – but difference don’t […]

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Field Test Review: Sony Alpha 1 II gets a Hemi Upgrade

Published: November 19, 2024 Sony Alpha 1 II ($6,499 from B&H Photo | Sony) adds a host of new features and hardware improvements to refine performance of their 50 mp Alpha 1 flagship camera. Think of it as a Hemi Upgrade to the engine of your favorite sports car at the same list price of

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DXOmark Releases Sony a9 III Sensor Tests

Published: November 18, 2024 DXOmark released results of their Sony a9 III Sensor Tests showing minimal loss of sensitivity and image quality despite it’s global shutter. “From a technical perspective, Sony’s rapid iteration of its cameras is truly remarkable. The introduction of the innovative global shutter sensor in the Sony a9 III offers clear advantages

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Venus Optics Announces Fullframe Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie FF Lens

Published: November 12, 2024 Venus Optics announces a pancake-style ultra-wide-angle lens for the full-frame camera. The new Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie FF Lens ($399) weighs only 158g but offers a remarkable 110° angle of view. The lens offers auto-aperture for Sony E and Nikon Z mounts, plus an additional silver version for those seeking a

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Sony Releases ZV-E1 Firmware Update 2.00

Published: November 8, 2024 Sony releases major ZV-E1 Firmware Update 2.00 available via memory card or through the Creators’ App. This update adds wide-ranging improvements and is recommended for all users. Benefits and Improvements • Adapts the layout of shooting information on the display for both horizontal and vertical orientations • Allows you to select

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