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It’s Official: The Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II are Coming in October!

It’s Official: The Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II are Coming in October!

Z6 II and Z7 II Release Date

Nikon has officially confirmed the existence of the long-rumored full-frame mirrorless Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II in a countdown page on its website. The official release time is October 14th at 12:00am ET! Nikon calls this event “The Next Chapter”.

The first rumors of a Nikon “Z6s and Z7s” popped up back in summer, since the company registered new cameras.

What will they be? According to their latest report, these will be “incremental updates” with the same image sensors, same overall body shape, and the same resolution EVFs as the current Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z7.

As far as we know today, the Z6 II and Z7 II will have:

  • Dual Card Slots (one CFexpress and one SD)
  • Improved AF for face, eye and animal detection
  • Dual EXPEED processors
  • A faster max frame rate
  • A larger buffer
  • 4K/60p video capability
  • The ability to take a proper battery grip with buttons for vertical shooting

We will keep the lights on and inform you about every new detail of the new Z6 and Z7 models.

5 reasons why dental photography is important for your career

5 reasons why dental photography is important for your career

Dental practice without photos? Impossible

Dental photography has become a major part of every dentist’s work. The culture of image is omnipresent and we’re sure you have used the “pics or didn’t happen” phrase yourself. If so, it will be easy for you to believe that pics must be taken also at your work.

Here are 5 reasons why focusing on dental photography will make your career successful.

  1. “Before and after” photographs are the best way to prove that your work is meaningful and really changes the patient’s life
  2.  Completing the story of a case is professional and helps with the best possible diagnosis
  3. Attractive dental photos are a powerful and strong marketing tool, easy to use in social media
  4. It’s easier to explain the course of treatment to a patient with photos than without them
  5. You can easily consult your work with other specialists or show it to the public – attractive photos are indispensable here!

Starting from scratch seems difficult, we know it. But don’t worry – we’re here to help you. At Dental Photo Master you can find all the tips, equipment advices, and much more. Enjoy!

For more information, please watch our Free Webinar: From Theory to Practice!

Please remember, that at Dental Photo Master you can register for free!

Accessories for Dental Photography: Retractors

Accessories for Dental Photography: Retractors

Accessories for Dental Photography: Retractors

Time to deal with dental photography accessories, our everyday helpers. First up: retractors!

You’re not sure if you’re interested? These are some of the topics explored  in this lesson:

  • Why do retractors help dental photographers?
  • How does a self-retractor work?
  • Sizes and construction of the retractors
  • Comparing plastic and metal retractors
  • Comparing self-retracting and single-sided retractors
  • How do we place a single-sided retractor and should we use it?
  • Hints & Tips in using retractors: how many should we have in our office and why the retractor should be wet?

We’re pretty sure you would like to watch it now and don’t hesitate any longer!

90 MP Canon EOS RS is Ready?

90 MP Canon EOS RS is Ready?

Canon EOS RS: The Highest Resolution Ever

The highest resolution Canon cameras ever released are still the 5Ds and 5DsR DSLRs, but that may change pretty soon now. The Canon EOS RS – the manufacturer’s long rumored, highly anticipated and high resolution member of the growing R system family – is making headlines again. According to reports, the “finished product” is now being field tested – and it possesses a sensor in the 90MP region.

As we can read in Canon Rumors, “a small group of photographers have the high-megapixel body in their hands as it’s going through the first phase of testing as a finished product.” This same source tells CR that the camera is “around 90MP”.

The higher resolution and larger EVF would be nods towards the EOS RS’ likely applications for product and other studio work – which means it can be perfect for us, dental photographers.

And as we’re waiting for more leaks, we can focus on the EOS R6. Have you seen it already?

Color Transfer: Tools & Accessories

Color Transfer: Tools & Accessories

Color Transfer in Dental Photography

Matching the color by a dental technician in the mouth of the patient is not often possible. How can we measure this color and transfer it to the lab successfully?

Luckily, we’ve prepared our online training!

These are some of the topics explored  in this lesson:

  • What camera accessories are necessary for well done color transfer?
  • Why a ring flash is not the best option here?
  • Shade guides: the crucial tool in adjusting the color by you and your dental technician
  • Retractors: customized and not customized. What is the difference?
  • Contrastors: what type should we use to achieve transparency?
  • Why should you use filters in color matching?
  • Filter for fluorescent light photography: checking different light conditions

We’re pretty sure you would like to watch it now and don’t hesitate any longer!

Canon EOS R6: The Review

Canon EOS R6: The Review

Canon EOS R6: The newest mid-range camera sets industry standards

We bet you know Canon 5D quite well, famous of its gadgets and great resolution. Or maybe you are a fan of the Canon 6D, which is everything we need in most of the cases?

It seems like Canon likes this path. Canon’s EOS R6 is the more affordable flagship of the RF lineup. And it’s a camera that sits in the 6-series as the mirrorless counterpart to the 6D Mark II. The EOS R6 is safe, but also a bit outstanding. Most notable, 4K 60 fps video, 20 fps burst shooting, Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, and in-body image stabilization. Along with several highlights features from the flagship 1DX series, with an attractive starting price. Canon aims this upper mid-range mirrorless camera at working pros and enthusiasts looking for an upgrade over the EOS R. But, for those wanting a more affordable option than their pricier EOS R5.

 

EOS R6 or EOS R5?

In our opinion the EOS R6’s specifications meet our expectations as dental photographers. Maybe it doesn’t set the record when it comes to pixels, but the record is just unnecessary. First of all, it makes the camera more expensive (like e.g. Canon 5D). What’s more, these photos will weigh more and take more space on your disc or computer, and working with them takes way more time. And, frankly speaking, the quality of lighter photos is perfect for everyday’s use in our industry! We’re sure you don’t like spending time on processing the 8K movies, when you can have them in 4K quicker. Most people simply don’t have the storage capacity or the power on their laptops to handle an 8K workflow – and right now, there aren’t a lot of places where 8K files can even be shared.

You might be still thinking about the E0S R5. But is it worth to overpay? The Canon EOS R5 is simply too much camera for most people. Its 8K video in particular is the tech of tomorrow, rather than today. Ditto the 45MP sensor. It sounds great on paper but, if you want an everyday camera or you shoot a lot of fast action, handling hundreds and hundreds of massive files often leaves you feeling that you’ve bitten off more than you can chew.

The Canon EOS R6 is a versatile all-round camera that can shoot pretty much anything. Aside from a few differences, it’s essentially an EOS R5 with lower resolution and less high-end video. And it is just enough! Who needs more? Maybe few of us, working with better systems, and that’s it. The EOS R6 is suited for majority of photographers. If you’re content with fewer megapixels, you’ll enjoy this camera and its features.

 

Things we like

  • Excellent image quality in both Raw and JPEG and HEIF (a new format of saving more photos with the same resolution than . If you’re an iPhone fan, you might know it already). Note: HEIF is new to the market, so desktop software compatibility is somewhat limited.
  • Impressive burst shooting rates (12 and 20 fps, depending on mode)
  • The decent resolution, despite pixel count
  • Reasonable battery life
  • Good dynamic range
  • Twin card slots
  • The best in-body image stabilization is the best of any full-frame system

Thinks we don’t like 

  • Non-optional noise reduction applied to Raw
  • no quick way to engage HDR PQ mode

Summary

Is this a good beginner camera?

Possibly. It could be if it meets your budget and circumstances.
The Canon EOS R6 isn’t perfect, but it’s really good. It’s a bit on the expensive side at launch, but still not too expensive. The changes made are substantial over the EOS R. And given its current feature set, it’s a worthy long term investment for a beginner. However, it doesn’t offer much guidance, like Canon’s more entry-level bodies such as the EOS 100D. So, it’s better suited for an experienced photographer looking to upgrade from an entry-level camera. EOS RP can be a better option for a beginner.

Canon EOS R6 specifications:

  • Body type – SLR-style mirrorless
  • Sensor size – Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
  • Max resolution – 5,472 x 3,684px
  • Effective pixels – 20 megapixels
  • Sensor photo detectors – 21 megapixels
  • Sensor type – CMOS
  • Formats – RAW, JPEG, RAW + JPEG, HEIF, HEIF + RAW
  • ISO – 100-102400 (expands to 204800)
  • Autofocus – Dual Pixel AF II with AI-trained subject tracking and 100% AF coverage
  • Manual focus – Yes
  • Max burst – 20 fps shooting with e-shutter, 12 fps mechanical
  • Videography features – UHD 4K shooting at up to 60p, 1080 at up to 120p
  • Viewfinder type – Electronic
  • Lens mount – Canon RF
  • External flash – Yes (via hot shoe)
  • Stabilization – In-body stabilization rated at up to 8EV of correction
  • Memory card slots – 2x UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC
  • Battery – LP-E6NH lithium-ion battery & charger
  • Battery Life – new battery rated at around 360 shots per charge (EVF)
  • Size: 138.4 x 97.5 x 88.4mm
  • Weight: 598g body only (or 680g with card and battery)

The R6 is available with a recommended price of $2499, body-only, while the R5 costs $3899 body-only.

Have you watched our online courses already? You can find various types of cameras for beginners and pros!