by ola@dentalphotomaster.com | Mar 10, 2023 | Equipment
Meike’s new APS-C mirrorless cameras 60mm f/2.8 Macro Lens has just been announced.
New, affordable lens for intraoral and portrait photography? Check out our cameras online lesson and Macro Lens guide – it will help you with the right choice for your dental photography set! If you’re looking for a low budget APS-C mirrorless camera lens, this one can be one of your options: new Meike’s 60mm f/2.8 Macro Lens.
The lens will be available in various mounts, including Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Canon EF-M and RF, and Micro Four Thirds.
Its price, $190, seems very reasonable as a dental photography accessory. The effective focal length depends on the mount, but on APS-C cameras, it will be roughly a 90mm equivalent macro lens, while on Micro Four Thirds, it’ll be a 120mm macro prime.
Looks like an affordable offer for dental photographers, always looking for the best macro shoots possible.
Meike’s 60mm f/2.8 Macro Lens Specs:
- a nine-bladed aperture diaphragm
- 1:1 magnification at its minimum focus distance of 6.9 inches (17.5 centimeters)
- a manual aperture control ring with a ridged grip surface
- weighs just over 10.5 ounces (300 grams)
- price: $190
The lens is compatible with:
E mount : Sony E mount A7III A9 NEX 3 3N 5 NEX 5T NEX 5R NEX 6 7 A5000 A5100 A6000 A6100 A6300 A6500 .etc
X mount: Fuji X-Pro2 X-E3 X-T1 X-T2 X-T10 X-T20 X-A2 X-E2 X-E2s X-E1 X30 X70 X-M1 X-A1 XPro X-T5，etc DSLR Cameras
Z mount : Nikon Z Mount Cameras Z50, Z5, Z6, Z7 Z30 .etc Under APS-C Mode
EFM mount: Canon EFM-mount Cameras, such as: EOS M M2 M3 M5 .etc
RF mount: All Canon RF mount Cameras EOSR5 EOSR6 EOS-R EOS-RP .etc
M43 mount: For Olympus mirrorless camera E-P1 E-PL1 E-P2 E-PL2 E-P3 E-PL3 E-PL5 E-PM1 E-PM2 OM-D E-M5 E-P5 OM-D E-M1 OMD-EM10 and other Olympus Micro 4/3 cameras .etc
Panasonic Lumix G9 G1 G2 G3 G5 GF1 GF2 GF3 GF5 GF6 GF7 GH1 GH2 GH3 GH5 G6 GX1 GX7 GX8 GH4 GM1 GM5 -D E-M5 E-P5 OM-D E-M1 OMD-EM10 and other Panasonic Lumix Micro M4/3 MFT cameras .etc
Our review:
When it comes to practicality, please note that the shutter ring is placed on the front of the lens and it’s quite easy to change it accidentally while setting the focus. This is a thing to remember!
For the price, the lens’ work looks very decent. We need to lower our expectations, though. There’s no AF or any other automation, so setting the focus needs more focus 😉 Low budget comes with its price and that’s something to always keep in mind.
To sum up: please consider this device only if you’re not able to afford a better and more expensive one. Otherwise, don’t bother.
by ola@dentalphotomaster.com | Mar 10, 2023 | Equipment
You’d like to customize your shutter sounds when working with a patient? The Nikon’s Z9 will give it to you!
Nikon shared the selectable shutter sound during a live stream that it published to YouTube which was spotted by Nikon Rumors. There will be three sounds available: the standard Z9 click, a more DSLR-like click, and finally a shutter sound that is more akin to what has been heard from a Nikon film camera. The shutter sound volume can be adjusted between one and five — one being quiet, and five being the loudest.
Will the patient appreciate the real sound during a shoot? We’ll see. Rumor has it Nikon will consider adding other sounds, including fun ones such as the cat’s meow. If that doesn’t make your patient laugh, we don’t know what else will!
by ola@dentalphotomaster.com | Mar 3, 2023 | Bez kategorii, Equipment, blog
Canon EOS R50: Small and Cheap. What else?
Dental photographers can choose a new addition from the Canon’s family! Will one of the smallest and cheapest cameras be enough for a dental photographer?
The EOS R50 effectively replaces the EOS M50 II and marks the transition of the series to RF. The camera is said to replace the M50 Mark II, due to the use of the company’s now-standard RF mount lenses.
The camera has a 24.2MP APS-C sensor, advanced subject detection technology known from the Canon R6 Mark II and the new Canon R8, and uses the company’s newer DIGIC X processor. There’s no in-body image stabilization in the R50, but thanks to its light weight keeping the balance shouldn’t be an issue.
Impressive burst shooting
The R50 is surprisingly adept at burst shooting for such a small camera!Itcan grab clips at up to 12 frames per second using its electronic/mechanical shutter mode, or 15 frames per second in fully electronic mode (with the risk of moving subjects appearing distorted if there’s too much lateral movement).
Battery
The EOS R50 uses the same LP-E17 battery as Canon’s other small ILCs. It’s a 7.5Wh battery which isn’t a lot to power a mirrorless camera. It’ll do well for snapping occasional photos as you go about your day, but if you devote any length of time to photos, always keep a spare battery while shooting your patient in a dental office with you to avoid unpleasant surprises. There’s nothing more stressful than your battery with your patient waiting on the chair!
Wi-Fi
Canon has also gone a long way to make connecting a camera to a phone or laptop as simple as possible, with several different methods of wirelessly transferring files.
Our verdict
Writing as a keen dental photographer, though, it’s hard to wholeheartedly recommend this camera. In my opinion, it can be the right choice for a beginner in the dental photography industry; due to its lightweight, you won’t be tired too quickly.
What about the lack of stabilization? Well, we’d recommend purchasing the right lens to ensure your intraoral photos will be spotless. Choosing the more expensive one will be smart, as you can always resell it and go to the next level.
You’ll need to keep in mind that changing settings – with no C1, C2 or C3 modes – will take more time than usual, and switching from portrait to intraoral photos is tricky and can cause a mistake. Searching for the right setting in the menu takes additional time and with your patient waiting it’s easy to choose the wrong option.
Definitely, this is a low-budget camera for beginners, so if you’re able to pay more, take the R10 or R8 under consideration.
If you’re a vlogger, this camera will be suited for you. Streaming your webinars online won’t be a problem!
EOS R50 Specs & Price:
- OLED viewfinder with 2.36 million dots and a .96x magnification
- LCD screen is a TFT color liquid crystal display with 1.62 million dots and is touch-control capable
- electronic front curtain shutter and an electronic shutter (no full mechanical shutter in the R50)
- JPEG and HEIF in addition to RAW and C-RAW recording
- It can connect to smartphones wirelessly or via a USB cable for transmission. WiFi is the older 802.11b/g/n, and Bluetooth 4.2 LE
- single SD card slot
- Lens Mount RF (natively supporting RF and RF-S lenses) EF and EF-S lenses can be attached using Mount Adapter EF-EOS R, EF-EOS R Control Ring Mount Adapter, Drop-in Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R EF-M lenses are not compatible
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ISO Sensitivity Auto 100-32000 (in 1/3-stop or whole-stop increments) ISO can be expanded to H: 51200
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Built-in Flash GN (ISO 100, meters) 6
The camera costs $680, or, the RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM and RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM lenses, is available for $1,029.
You’re a beginner in dental photography? No worries! Check out our online Dental Photography Fundamentals online course!
by ola@dentalphotomaster.com | Mar 1, 2023 | Equipment, blog
How to describe it in one sentence? This is EOS R6 II tech in a smaller, compact body. But there’s more to know.
Canon says this full-frame mirrorless camera is for amateur photographers, but we’re always curious if the new “baby” can work in dental or intraoral photography. 24-megapixel sensor, Dual Pixel AF, the DIGIC X processor, AI-driven subject recognition – we know them already from EOS R6 II, but thanks to the lighter body the EOS R8’s price is much more friendly. And we must say, the sensor and processor are quite impressive for the price.
Canon EOS R8 main features
The camera weighs just over a pound (461 grams) with a battery, SD card, and no battery cap. It measures 5.22 x 3.39 x 2.76 inches (132.5 x 86.1 x 70.0 millimeters). There’s also a responsive and comfortable vari-angle touchscreen. The camera’s weight can be a big advantage for those of you who get easily tired with heavy dental cameras, we’re pretty sure female dental photographers will also appreciate this feature. On the other hand, heavy lenses and light bodies won’t provide proper balance, so, if you’re strong enough, we’d recommend choosing a more massive camera.
One SD card slot isn’t a huge issue, but something you’ll need to get used to. Changing the card won’t take long, after all!
The HDR feature is always important for dental photographers: it’s helpful when it comes to spot the details on a dental photo.
The control layout is simplified in this smaller body. You don’t get a joystick, there’s a simple D-pad rather than a rear wheel, and there are less buttons to customize. Some of the functions are harder to find, if you like to have them all at hand, take this under consideration
Dual Pixel CMOS II AF with tracking AF available for all modes will be useful while taking intraoral photos. But there’s more: Flexible AF can be paired with Eye Tracking and this feature is not to be underestimated when it comes to portrait shooting.
The camera uses a smaller battery which is also found on the Canon R50. Canon did not provide CIPA ratings for the battery in the R8, though in PetaPixel’s testing, the battery ran out before a full day of mixed video and still shooting.
Usual connection options are available: a multi-function shoe for compatibility with a range of accessories including external flash, 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth 4.2, and MFI for direct connection with an Apple device, in addition to Android devices.
We’re not professional video makers, but let’s notice the possibility of recording 4K UHD at 60p for up to 30 minutes.
The camera doesn’t have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) which can cause a difficulty while macro shooting – a heavy 180 mm lens can upset the balance. If you’re taking photos under continuous light, the lack of IBIS can be even more noticeable.
Canon EOS R8: our verdict & price
- good idea if you’re a lighter dental cameras fan
- good idea if you’re aiming for the R6 photos quality, but don’t want to spend as much money; please remember that shooting and camera control will be more difficult
- honestly, dental photographers, it’s up to you! Combining a lighter camera with a heavy lens can influence the balance and it can be less stable to hold. Our work requires long hours standing up or in an uncomfortable position; the R6 will be more expensive, but will also provide comfort.
Body alone, the R8 will cost $1,500. The kit with the R8 and 24-50mm are set to be priced at $1,700.
Key specifications:
- 24.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor
- Up to 40fps continuous shooting with e-shutter (6fps with mechanical)
- 30fps Raw Burst mode with 1/2-second pre-buffering
- Full-width 4K video from 6K capture at up to 60p
- 10-bit C-Log3 or HDR PQ video capture
- 10-bit HDR HEIF option
- 2.36M dot OLED viewfinder (0.7x magnification)
- Fully-articulated rear screen
- 4-channel audio with optional XLR adapter
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