Canon EOS R100: The Cheapest One So Far Pouring your money into the best available equipment is easy, but is it necessary? If you’re a beginner in the dental photography industry, no. The cheapest Canon EOS will do for start. Even though it has some limits. Most importantly, the camera has automatic subject detection function […]

If you’re looking for a dental photography lens to make your portrait and intraoral photos even better, it’s time to take some new players under consideration. Warning: you might be shocked! For the longest time, Canon, Nikon and Sony were the kings of lenses and we, dental photographers, couldn’t imagine working in our dental offices […]

DSLRs aren’t dead! You may expect it year after year but hold your horses. If we weren’t sure until now, now we are, because Canon says it without any doubt: DLSRs are alive and they’re fine and you can work with them as a dental photographer.  Canon still accounts for a third of the entire […]

Canon has officially confirmed that the Canon EOS R1 is in development – and that it “will be our most premium model.” As you may remember, the first rumors about the new model’s development were out in November 2021. Today Canon has confirmed, for the first time, that the model is actually in process! The […]

Canon’s new speedlite – awaited also by dental photographers – has some problems on its way   Canon’ statement says: Regarding the “Speedlite EL-2022”, which was announced on November 11, 2 and scheduled to be released in March 2023, due to production reasons, we have decided to postpone the release to around the summer of […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hello, dental photographers and Canon users! The manufacturer has just released new firmware for its Canon EOS R6 Mark II. The new firmware adds support for the Speedlight EL-5 and a few bug fixes. Here are the available fixes and changes: support for the Speedlite EL-5 shortened startup time when Bluetooth is enabled fixed a […]

It seems like Canon has big news to announce! The long-rumored Canon EOS R8 should finally see its debut in February, along with the new Canon RF-S 11-22mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM, a reimagining of the EF-M version for the manufacturer’s latest mirrorless mount. What will the R8 be like and will it be useful in […]

It’s official! There will be no more the Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.5 1-5x Macro lens on the market. After 23 years Canon ends the production of one of the best and the coolest Macro lenses available. What was so special about this model? It’s 1:1 to 5:1 Magnification and 9.4″ Min Focus. These features let […]

Laowa PeriProbe Lens: Can it be used in Dental Photography? Venus Optics has just unveiled a new unique macro lens: the Laowa 24mm T14 2x PeriProbe. With the same features as the previous Laowa probe lens, it also provides a surprise: a 90-degree rotating periscope tip at the end!   Thanks to its long, narrow […]

Canon EOS R7 and EOS R10 As we predict – thanks to many trade rumors – Canon is about to announce the Canon EOS R7 and Canon EOS R10, two mirrorless models with APS-C sensors. But there’s more. Various sources say that these new models could be direct replacement for the Canon EOS 7D Mark […]

As a dentist you will need artificial light coming from the flash each time you take a picture of your work. But there are many different types of flashes and we would like to show you all of them! We will also show you the right settings needed to achieve the best result. The best […]

Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro for L-Mount Available for Any Full Frame What a news from Venus Optics! The Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO it launched last year for Nikon Z, Canon RF, Sony E, and Leica M mounts is being released for Leica L-Mount. This means we can purchase the Smallest […]

Digital Smile Design: a new quality in taking care of a smile! DSD is a unique dental treatment planning tool that strengthens a dental provider’s diagnostic vision, enhances predictability, and improves communication between dental providers and their patients. A treatment plan is completely based on a thorough analysis of the patient’s dental and facial proportions. […]

Canon EOS R5 produces blurry photos? Well, that’s unexpected! A Canon EOS R5 user has reported a replicable glitch that appears to be caused by using the camera’s in-body image stabilization which results in blurry photographs. The problem occured while shooting in a mode where in-body image stabilization (IBIS) is set to “always on.” What […]

How to Recover Deleted Data? In dental digital photography we take thousands of pictures and each one can be “the one”, right? Do you know this horrible feeling, when your work, data and files are regularly lost or accidentally deleted by formatting a memory card before saving files? We wouldn’t wish it on our worst […]

Exposure in Dental Photography It’s time to watch a professional lesson from Dental Photo Master! Photography Fundamentals: our course is dedicated to everyone who starts an adventure with Dental Photography or Photography in general. What is the main problem of an exposure in dental digital photography? We’re all dealing with it: photo turns out too […]

Nikons with CFexpress Compatibility Almost two years after the original announcement from Nikon, the day has come: D5 firmware version 1.4, D850 firmware version 1.20, and D500 firmware version 1.3 are all available now and enable use of CFexpress Type B memory cards as well as XQD cards in the Nikon DSLRs.   CFexpress in dental […]

How to Keep Your Camera and Lens Clean? Have you ever wondered what causes those mysterious spots that appear in your photos? For photographers, particularly those who use interchangeable lens cameras, this is a common problem. But there’s a way to solve it. These mysterious spots are caused by dust or dirt on your sensor, […]

Dental Photo Master Black Friday 2020 Black Friday 2020 must be special – let’s end this year nice! At Dental Photo Master we like celebrating and that is why we’re starting our special offer today. Check out what is our vision of this year’s Black Friday with extraordinary discounts! With our offer you can get […]

Laowa 100mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro with New Mounts Venus Optics has announced that the 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro lens, originally announced in 2018, is now available for Canon EF with a stepless aperture ring and finally on Pentax K. The news comes months after giving the lens the Nikon Z and Canon RF’s mounts. […]

Nikon Z6 II: Where to buy it? Nikon has confirmed that stocks of the new camera have arrived and that it is ready for despatch! This means you can purchase your brand new Nikon now.  Nikon USA informed customers that the Nikon Z6 II will be shipping, as well as Amazon in UK. And if […]

Studio Light in Dental Office: New Online Training Professional portrait in your dental office? Yes, it’s possible and achievable and Dental Photo Master is here to help you. Our new course consists of 12 episodes to show you the best equipment, set-ups and possibilities you should use to become a dental portrait master. And there […]

Yongnuo YN650EX-RF, the Oval-Shaped Flash Yongnuo has announced a new flash – the YN650EX-RF –  that includes a built-in ring of LED lights around the main flash unit that can act as a modeling lamp. It is also in an unusual ovular shape. Yongnuo says that the YN650EX-RF is equipped with 24 LED lamp “beads” […]

Nikon Z5 Trial: You Can Try It For Free! If you’re thinking about purchasing the Nikon Z 5 there’s a good idea for you! Nikon has reintroduced its Yellow Program, which allows US-based consumers to order the Z5 and, if not satisfied before a month is out, return the camera for their money back. As […]

Canon Speedlite EL-1: Price & Specs With an asking price of $1,100/£1249, the EL-1 is twice the price of Canon’s previous top Speedlite, the Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT. We must say: that is quite expensive!   What features for pro photographers does it offer? a guide number (GN) of 60, which is at the top […]

Canon EOS M50 Mark II Specs & Price We’ve got same releases these days! Nikons announces Z6 II and Z7 II and Canon comes with its successor to the “#1 selling mirrorless camera in the United States,” the EOS M50 Mark II mirrorless camera. What’s new? Well, the M50 Mark II shares the same 24MP […]

Nikon Z9 First Specs The first set of rumored specs of the Nikon Z9 has leaked! The flagship-level full-frame mirrorless camera will allegedly feature a 45MP sensor, 20fps continuous shooting, 8K video capability and more. The specs were published by Nikon Rumors. The so-called – we’re still not sure whether this name will stay –  […]

What’s next for Olympus? The Olympus brand name will continue following the sale to new owner Japan Industrial Partners (JIP), the manufacturer has confirmed. But the real question is: what is the future of the Micro Four Thirds format? Having confirmed the future of its name, Olympus  chose not to answer will its future remain, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

MFT System Fans, We Have Good News! Venus Optics has now officially announced their new Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens designed specifically for the Micro Four Thirds system. And, as says the manufacturer, this is the first lens in the MFT system with the 2:1 zoom. Now, is it one good reason […]

How To Choose a Background? Dr Kris Chmielewski has prepared a special lesson for you. Professional Studio Photography is a very wide topic, and we want to explore it thouroghly! These are some of the topics explored by Kris in this lesson: Types of backgrounds used in Studio Photography Cyclorama – what is it? Why […]

Dental Photography with Panos Bazos Dr Panos Bazos is one of our experts, especially when it comes to Reflective Cross Polarised Photography. In this lesson you will learn about: The very beginning of polarization, going back to ancient times The way the light propagates Key techniques of polarization The way it is used in medicine […]

In Dental Photo Master we believe that the best quality comes from the best knowledge. That is why we are happy to invite worldwide known experts! One of them is Carlos Ayala Paz, who doesn’t even need to be introduced to our community. Carlos Ayala Paz on Lab Photography In this lesson, Carlos has shared […]

Are These Nikon Z7s Specs? Nikon has just registered a new camera overseas that could be the Nikon Z7S or Nikon Z6S, the refreshed versions of the existing Z7 and Z6 cameras. The new camera has some upgrades, including dual memory card slots, dual processors and 4K 60p video. Rumors about the Nikon Z7S and […]

Nikon Z5: Specs and Price After presenting its first full-frame mirrorless cameras, Z6 and Z7, Nikon is announcing their cheaper sibling: the Z5. It is quite similar to the Z6, but also has some differences. There’s no status screen, there’s more plastic used in the build, and the sensor isn’t backside-illuminated. But elements like the 3.69 […]

Mitakon 85mm 1x-5x Macro Lens new & better version available This construction will stir the blood of extreme Macro lovers! When Mitakon has released its 85mm 1x-5x Macro Lens at the end of 2019, many photographers – with us among them – were excited to hear that the Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1x-5x lens will […]

The new DSLR from Nikon will be available by the end of January. Nikon D780: Personalization possibilities Nikon introduces a DSLR with features and benefits that were only available for its Z-Series before. It also inherits some features the company’s professional D5 and D810 models. Therefore, Nikon is giving us a signal: the DSLR era […]

The first 1TB microSD card The 1 terabyte SanDisk Extreme UHS-I microSDXC is already available and it costs $450. If you need less, feel free to choose the 512 GB version for $200. The 1TB capacity is its biggest value, but not the only one. Impressive speeds The monstrous card features read speed of up […]

This new manual Laowa 100 mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO has no equivalent on the market.     The Chinese producer once again is ahead of its competitors with this new lens. Manual, 100 mm focal length might conquer hearts of dental photographers. Few sample photos provided by Laowa: The full macro The lens […]

This flash trigger is not only new. It is also unusual thanks to its button-free handling. “From time to time something comes along that changes everything, this is one of those rare occasions,” Profoto says. Is it really? Let’s take a closer look! Connect is a sleek, black, puck-like pod that sits on top of […]

Canon has just released its full-frame mirrorless EOS RP camera for  $1299, and it’s the best moment to take a look at how it looks against the Canon EOS R. The two cameras actually have a lot of differences under the hood, in everything from autofocus to sensor characteristics. The EOS R comes out ahead […]

NIKON goes ahead expectations with its FTZ mount adapter   This is great news for all of us, dental photographers. From now on, Nikon’s FTZ mount adapter will be included for free with the purchase of all Z6 and Z7 cameras in the United States.   Previously, it costed around $250 when bought on its […]

LEXAR 1TB – THIS CARD LOOKS IMPRESSIVE, AND WE DON’T MEAN JUST ITS CAPACITY. Bigger and bigger photos, video in 4K – these changes need new solutions, like fast cards with bigger capacities. But if safety is important for you as well, this new card will be your best friend.          LEXAR IS BACK ON […]

The new mirrorless Canon seems to be launching a totally new branch in the mirrorless world. Is it possible that this low-budget and newest camera will be the best choice for dental photography? It seems so, and I will tell you why.  This Canon is almost flawless, so please stop looking for a catch. There […]

Here it is, a new dental photography macro lens, Yongnuo YN 60 mm f/2 Macro. Let’s take a closer look. The Chinese company, appreciated for its flashguns, is introducing a macro lens. Dental photography enthusiasts might be interested, especially that Yongnuo is also affordable . But does its quality can even compete with popular leaders? […]

Finally, the long-awaited Nikon Z7 is available and we could do some first tests. The Nikon Z 7 is the company’s high-end full-frame mirrorless camera. It features a 45.7MP BSI-CMOS sensor, a hybrid AF system with 493 points and 90% coverage and 5-axis in-body image stabilization. The rugged body is similar in design to the […]

You thought 1:1 magnification was big – this lens gives you 1.5 times life size on the sensor! Meike is one of the new brands of independent lens manufacturers, which continue to provide low-cost, innovative designs, and, sometimes, unusual specifications. This new 85mm f/2.8 macro lens is unusual in that it focuses down to 1.5x […]

The key features of Laowa 25 mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro include an advanced optical system, maximum magnification of 5:1, high resolution and excellent colouring of the photographs.    Impressive close-ups within reach   Photos: Alberto Ghizzi Panizza, Jie Ge, Gil Wizen The optical system of Venus Optics Laowa 25 mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro […]

After delivering two very interesting wide-angle lenses, Irix is releasing a tele-macro model, which may be one of the most perfect designs intended for dental photography. The Irix 150 mm f /2.8 lens should meet the requirements of even the choosiest users dealing with macro photography. The manufacturer has announced that the lens contains premium […]

Nikon D850 is the next generation of the D800′ s line… When Nikon introduced the D800 and D800E, it set a new benchmark for DSLR image quality and super high-resolution photography that approached medium format. Now, five years later, Nikon proudly introduces the next evolution in high-resolution DSLRs, a camera that allows photographers to capture […]

Canon users were waiting for the new model from 6D series from the last few years. Now we can take a closer look at the results of the hard work of Canon’s engineers. What you should know and what has changed? completely new sensor with 26Mpix and ISO from 100 to 40.000 Dual Pixel AF […]

Nikon has announced (its midrange D7500 DSLR. While its design has been slightly tweaked, the big story is the features that have been inherited from the D500. It uses the same 20.9MP APS-C sensor, Expeed 5 processor and 180k-pixel RGB metering sensor, and is capable of capturing 4K video. Nikon is keen to stress however that […]