A camera sensor is the part of the camera that captures light and turns it into a photo. For dental photography, sensor size affects how clear and bright your photos are. Bigger sensors let in more light, making your pictures sharper and clearer, even in low light.
Full-Frame vs. APS-C 🦷
Full-Frame Sensor:
Gives you high-quality, sharp photos.
Great for close-up shots of teeth and full-face portraits.
APS-C Sensor:
Cheaper and lighter, but crops your image slightly.
Perfect for beginners or if you have a small space.
💡 Tip: If you have limited space, use an APS-C camera with a 65mm lens to avoid being too close when taking portraits. Learn more in our Macro Lens Guide
If you put a 21-megapixel full-frame sensor next to a 21-megapixel APS-C sensor, the full-frame sensor will have larger pixels for better image quality.
Keep in mind that camera sensor formats are not standardized across brands, so dimensions may vary slightly.
Sensor Sizes by Brand 🔍
Canon APS-C: 1.6x crop
Nikon, Sony, Pentax APS-C: 1.5x crop
Panasonic, Olympus: 2x crop
Different brands have different crop factors: Canon APS-C is 1.6x, Nikon/Sony is 1.5x, and Panasonic/Olympus is 2x.
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If you’re using the Olympus system in your dental photography practice, this one’s for you!
The Micro 4/3 macro lens users finally can choose the long-focus lens.
The lens offers the highest ever magnification which will be helpful especially in intraoral photography. Shooting a single tooth won’t be an issue! What’s more, the lens allows creativity and it’s not so usual with other, regular macro lenses. We’re pretty sure you’ll be happy with it if macro photography is your hobby in general, apart from the dental photography industry.
The automatic stacking system lets the lens work smoothly with all the OM system cameras. Sharp pictures are guaranteed! The 2x macro combined with the Micro 4/3 gives the 4x magnification for the 35 mm format and when we’re talking stabilization, we mean perfection. You won’t need a tripod for intraoral photography and we know how big a difference it makes. Leaving a tripod at the dental office door means easier work and less inconveniences.
Now, let’s move on to the technical data.
The 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is an autofocus lens that delivers up to 2x macro (or 4x with a 2x teleconverter). Its stabilization system is compatible with the Sync IS system, allowing it to work in conjunction with in-body stabilization of Olympus/OM System cameras.
The lens is constructed from 18 elements, arranged in 13 groups. Its design has two focus groups that act in conjunction, allowing very close focus when the focus limit switch is in the ‘Macro’ position. The lens also has a focus ring that can be snapped back to reveal a focus distance scale and (on Olympus or OM System cameras) engage manual focus.
Of course, its macro possibilities are only one of many features and it will cope with a dental portrait and creating a dental portfolio as well.
KEY FEATURES
High resolution macro lens
Exceptional Magnification–Delivers 4x equivalent shooting when paired with the MC-20 2x teleconverter
Autofocus without limits–High speed, high precision AF
High performance 5-axis image stabilization
Built to enable split-second macro shooting capabilities
IP534 splash proof and dustproof performance
Freezeproof down to 14°F
Fluorine coating
Weight: approx. 453 g5 (lens only)
The OM System 90mm F3.5 macro IS pro’s price tag is $1,499.99.
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 camera market, with as many as 1.8 million digital SLRs being sold last year! And of course, Canon sells more than anyone else.
Why would anyone think that this is the end of the DSLR era? Well, there were no new models shown during the last CP+ event. But there’s an easy explanation to that.
“CP+ is a place to present new products, and that’s why you won’t see many DSLRs this year. All companies are of course focusing on hybrids. But SLRs still represent 30% of global sales. That means there’s always demand for this range – and most DSLRs sold globally are made by Canon.
“There is also a high volume of lenses that are still intended for the DSLR ecosystem. We do not envisage a sudden end to SLRs, nor an instant switch to hybrids. Sure, there will likely be a gradual decline, but the demand is still there. – says Go Tokura, general manager of Canon’s Imaging Division.
Interestingly, as we can see, Canon distinguishes three camera types at the moment: mirrorless, hybrid and DSLRs. And the latter is still hanging in there.
Are you a DSLR or mirrorless fan in your dental office?
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 2023 because we cannot prepare a sufficient supply for the release.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
(Before change) Scheduled to be released in March 2023
(After change) Scheduled to be released around summer 2023
The Speedlite EL-5 is to be Canon’s first to take advantage of the multi-function hotshoe found on its latest EOS R series mirrorless cameras. It seems to be a potential, new dental photography equipment to choose.
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
ISO Sensitivity Auto 100-32000 (in 1/3-stop or whole-stop increments) ISO can be expanded to H: 51200
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.
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 II and Canon EOS 90D. That’s all according to news site CanonWatch, who think we could have an official announcement as soon as 24 May! The EOS R7 was thought to be a replacement for the Canon EOS 7D line, as Canon has been focusing on its EOS R line-up for some time, and a mirrorless version of the EOS 7D II could definitely attract dental photographers who want the reach of an APS-C sensor (and a more affordable body).
Will the new EOS R7 and EOS R10 be the right choice for dental photographers?
EOS R7: Specs
What do the rumors say? EOS R7’s technical specs include a 32.5-MP APS-C sensor with Dual Pixel CMOS Autofocus, a 15-30fps continuous shooting speed, 4K video recording at 60/50fps (NTSC/PAL), 1080p recording at 120/100fps, and In-Body Image Stabilization.
We can be sure: such specs seem really enough for a dental photographer.
EOS R10: Is it happening at all?
We’re still not sure whether the EOS R10 is a real thing. None of these reports have been officially commented on by Canon itself.
But – if it is true – Canon Rumors has listed a few possible specs for the EOS R10, which if true, could make the EOS M camera line seem redundant. These include a 24.2MP sensor, 15-23fps (using the mechanical/electronic shutter), and 1x UHS-II SD card slot. These are more modest than the EOS R7, and suggest that the EOS R10 could be pitched as the entry-level RF Mount camera with an APS-C image sensor.
If CanonWatch has a good source, we only need to wait a few days and everything should be clear! Stay tuned, we’ll keep you posted.
And if you want to know more about the mirrorless cameras, feel free to register and watch our DSLR vs Mirrorless online course. It won’t cost you a thing!
Carlos Ayala is one of our best experts when it comes to Photography in Dentistry. But, most important, he’s our giant in Lips Photography area. Area we can easily call “artistic”! Lips Photos are a great tool to show dentist’s artistic skills and use the marketing potential of dental photography. A beautiful lip photo can be the best possible ad.
Where can you use such photos? It’s simple. First of all, there’s no business without a proper social media account. But a proper social media account can’t exist without proper photos, right? These Art Dentistry images can be great content for everyday use and they will engage your fans!
Not to mention your colleagues who will surely admire your work at any lecture, watching these professional art photos taken in your dental office.
Art photography in dental photography is a win-win option and you can’t miss it!
In this episode of his online course, we’ll have the chance to learn about artistic lips photography. Carlos will talk about:
Specific camera settings for artistic lips photography
Different lights for different views and angles
How to set up the lips photoshoot with limited budget
Face & lips photography
Specific lens for macrophotography. Automatic or manual mode?
Lips photography with soft light
Remember: you can always register for free! All you need to do is to register atdentalphotomaster.com!
Canon EOS R5 may be delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but we’re still curious of its specs – and we bet you’re curious too. We have told you already about its first details. Now Canon has released another round of specs, revealing several compelling reasons why this camera is set to be the most revolutionary Canon product since the debut of the 5D Mark II. Once again it seems like the EOS R5 will be a true revolution in the market.
Why are we so impressed? Its video shooting capacity is stunning. For us, dental photographers, the EOS R5 can be a new approach, with its possibility to take great photos and unbelievable videos at the same time.
Dual Pixel CMOS AF available in all 8K and 4K recording modes and Internal 4K/120p video recording give a clear message to the competition: it’s time to get to work. Nikon, you seem to be a bit late now.
We knew that the EOS R5 will shoot in 8K, but giving it RAW quality is a great surprise
4K AND 8K with a full capacity of Dual Pixel CMOS AF and 5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization: this means that any short film will be in great quality, even without a tripod!
No-crop 8K and 4K video recording using the full-width of the sensor: registering without compromises
Canon EOS R5: Price and availability
These specs are truly impressive, especially for video shooters. This is the first time since the EOS 5D Mark II when Canon makes a meaningful innovations in video shooting capacities. It’s about time!
The only thing we would like to know, is, of course, the price. Will it be a good surprise, like with the 5D series 10 years ago? We truly believe that Canon can do it!
New Webinar Dental Photo Master: A Free Guide To Dental Photography
Dental Photo Master is here to help you! Kris Chmielewski, a dentist specializing in esthetic dentistry and implantology with over 20 years of experience in dental photography, wants to share his knowledge with you.
This is why now you can watch our new, free (for registered users) Webinar: Dental Photography from Theory to Practice.
Kris Chmielewski will show you:
Digital Workflow
Dental Portfolio
Surgical Documentation
Prosthetic Documentation
Digital Smile Design Usage
Color Transfer & Communication with Laboratory
Marketing and Art Photography
Necessary Equipment and Accessories
The Best Camera Settings
Kris Chmielewski will also show you how to use this new knowledge in practice. You can visit his dental office and see him at work while taking photographs and creating a patient’s portfolio.
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 has – as many others – 100 mm focal length and f/2.8 max. aperture, but its 2:1 magnification ratio (while photographing from a 24.7 cm distance) is the distinctive value. What’s more, its dimensions are 75 x 125 mm and it weighs 683 g, identical as rivals with only 1:1 magnification.
The apochromatic optical system, based on 12 lenses in 10 groups, eliminates the chromatic aberration. The producer promises also an outstanding sharpness and radiopacity.
Depending on the system, the lens will have various numbers of aperture blades: Canon EF – 9, Nikon F – 7, Sony E – 13. Mirrorless users will be able to appreciate a „soapy” blur of sharpness. The most comfortable version is the one for Canon, with an EF bayonet and equipped with contacts, making it possible to control the aperture from the camera and moving full EXIF data.
Key features:
Focal length: 100 mm
Open F value: F 2.8
Filter Size: 67 mm
Lens construction: 10 groups of 12 elements
Number of diaphragm blades: 9 (Canon), 7 (Nikon), 13 (Sony FE)
Minimum aperture: F22
Maximum aperture: F 2.8
Minimum photographing distance: 247 mm (2x)
Maximum magnification: 2:1
Weight: 638 g
Price and availability
The lens is already available in presale at $450. Shipping is planned for the beginning of June.
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 of the EOS RP in most respects – but at $2299, is it worth the $1000 difference in price?
BATTERY
What is the biggest – and at the same time the most disturbing – difference? Unfortunately, the battery. The EOS RP gets the LP-E17 (1000 mAh) type, known from the EOS-M line. Its capacity is twice smaller than the LP-E6N’s (1860 mAh), used in the EOS R. Everyone remembers that battery was not the EOS R’s strongest point, so… its weaker version in the EOS RP causes a problem. One will need to have one or two spare batteries, as the specification says about 250 photographs achievable with the battery fully charged. Of course it is possible to arrange and eventually someone will present the battery grip adjusted to the model. But let’s face it: the battery should not be such a disappointment.
VIEWFINDER
The RP model has also smaller electronic viewfinder (0,39 of an inch vs 0,5 of an inch; zoom 0,7 vs zoom 0,76) with a slightly smaller resolution – 2 360 000 points vs 3 000 000 points. But the difference is not so visible and the zoom in the EOS RP is just enough. The viewfinder is light, contrastive and doesn’t smudge. Lower resolution is visible when you compare the two models, but we can’t say it writes off working with the viewfinder of the RP.
TOUCHSCREEN
The rotated LCD touchscreen in the RP is – as always in Canon’s products – great: light and reacts immediately. Even though it is, according to its specification, weaker than the one in the R, it’s hard to see the difference with the naked eye. The R had a 3,15-inch screen with 2.1m resolution, while the RP has a 3-inch screen with 1.04m points. It looks like a big difference, but it really shows only with the 100% enlargement. 1.04m is still a standard resolution so we wouldn’t complain about it.
AUTOFOCUS
The AF system is also weaker than the EOS R’s, but it is still one of the best available on the market. We get 4779 active (up to f/11 value) phase detection points (5655 in the EOS R), covering 88% horizontal frame and 100% vertical frame, sensitive up to -5EV (-6EV in the “R”). Autofocus sharpens the acuteness in only half a second.
There is one flaw that shows immediately. We mean the AF point control – while looking through the viewfinder the frame shows with visible delay relative to the movement of a finger on the screen. One may complain about it, especially given the lack of a joystick. But it is possible to get used to it, easier with narrowing the AF point control to one quarter of the screen.
Unfortunately, when it comes to Autofocus, the “R” model wins it without any doubts.
SIZE AND WEIGHT
This is where the differences between the EOS RP and the EOS R are most obvious. The EOS RP measures 132.5 x 85.0 x 70.0mm and weighs just 485g, body only, while the EOS R comes in at 135.8 x 98.3 x 84.4mm and 660g.
The EOS R is not just wider, taller and fatter than the EOS RP, it’s also 175g heavier. But small size and light weight aren’t everything. While the EOS RP is small, many of Canon’s RF lenses are not, and we’re almost sure that the EOS R will feel a better-balanced camera with many of these new lenses.
SENSOR
Looking for more crucial differences? We need to look inside and stop for a moment to see the construction. First of all the image sensor has 26 megapixels (EOS R – 30 megapixels), and it is based on the same system as SLR EOS 6D MARK II. Purists may complain about the narrowed down dynamic range, but let’s not overdo it. Professionals for years used EOS 5D MARK III with a very similar sensor and their work was outstanding.
It is also worth to mention that the eye tracking system works in the serial mode and in the permanent AF measurement. Maybe it is not as perfect as in the recently showed Sony A6400, but it is just enough for the static portrait photography. The eye tracking system works also in the movie mode.
Both cameras have full-frame CMOS sensors, but the EOS R has slightly higher resolution at 30.3 million pixels versus 26.2 million pixels in the EOS RP.
It’s a small difference. The EOS R brings other enhancements and features too, but if outright resolution is all you’re interested in, the EOS R’s advantage is fairly marginal.
PROCESSOR
It’s not just the sensor that affects a camera’s performance but its image processor too, and here the playing field is dead level. The EOS RP and the EOS R both have Canon’s latest DIGIC 8 image processor and they both have the company’s DLO (Digital Lens Optimizer) feature for enhancing fine detail in images shot with Canon lenses.
ISO RANGE
With the same processor and similar resolution, it’s no surprise that the EOS RP and the EOS R offer the standard ISO range of 100-40,000, expandable to ISO 50-102,400. We’re quite pleased that Canon has not reduced the maximum ISO of the EOS RP to keep it below the EOS R.
MATTERING
Keeping with the similarities, the EOS RP and the EOS R both use a 384-zone Evaluative metering system, supplemented by Partial, Centre-weighted and Spot metering options. Neither camera supports linking the spot metering point to the AF point, but both offer anti-flicker shooting for more reliable results under artificial lighting.
MEMORY
The storage systems are identical. The EOS R has come in for some criticism for having just a single SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot, but it is UHS II compatible, so while it doesn’t take the new super-fast XQD/CFexpress cards been introduced by other brands, it should still be quite fast enough – and the EOS RP shares the same UHS II compatibility.
IMAGE STABILISATIONS
The image stabilisation systems are the same too. Neither camera has in-body image stabilisation (though Canon is reported to be working on such a system) so both rely on lens-based IS. The EOS RP does offer Digital IS for movies, which is not mentioned in the EOS R’s specifications, though the EOS R is better adapted to professional video use as we’ll see shortly.
MINOR EOS RP FLAWS
Does anything else in the EOS RP bother me? Yes, the location of the slot for an SD card (on the bottom, close to the battery), differences in connectors (USB with charging option, but with 2.0. instead of 3.1. mode) and lack of connectors to attach a battery grip with extra shutters and buttons.
PRICE
We know this is the factor you’ve all been waiting for, so here it is. The “RP” is cheaper by about 40% and that makes a huge difference.
SUMMARY
The key question is: is the EOS R worth all that extra money? Or do you lose too many important features when you ‘downgrade’ to the much cheaper EOS RP?
In my opinion, if you just want to start with the full-frame mirrorless camera market and you’re a beginner or medium dental photographer EOS RP is almost as good as EOS R at a significantly lower price. It will be just enough and even more. Don’t worry! The EOS RP will give you really good results and has many great features to use them.
But, if you are an advanced dental photographer and you are planning to use your camera to record the video, then you should definitely consider buying EOS RP. I think the extra performance and features of the EOS R will soon make you forget how much extra you paid for it.
At this moment, this is the one of the best available systems.
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 own and $150 when bundled with the Z6 or Z7 camera. Now you can forget about this expenditure and spend the money otherwise.
We hope that Nikon will expand its offer to countries in Europe and other markets. After all, there are fans of the Z6 and Z7 all over the world.
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 is none. The price looks so good, one may think: how is it possible? Canon says honestly: the goal was to create a low-budget option for anyone who wants to step into the full- frame world. But how come it’s made so well that we can easily call it a mirrorless breakthrough?
It took me only a few seconds to know that the new Canon makes a way better impression than its specification reveal. I’m not expecting miracles and of course the EOS RP can’t give me the best of the best, but its possibilites are just enough for beginners, photographers working in a controlled environment or just as a second camera.
Canon EOS RP – not expensive, but still solid
Body is quite small – but not too small! – and light (132,5 x 85,3 x 70 mm, 485 g) and it fits my hand perfectly. It’s almost as comfortable as the EOS R from the last fall. They share some ergonomics and in my opinion, at some points, the little brother is even better than the older one.
The most comfortable PASM knob is back now. The smaller body makes it easier to reach with thumb the upper function knob and to control the AF button. I guess nobody would miss the touch screen from the EOS R, it wasn’t its best feature.
Apart from that the EOS RP has all the best qualities of its antecedent:
the Flexible Priority mode (easy switch between lens and time preselection modes and manual mode)
the possibility to use the RF functional ring to control the exposure parameters or selected feature
the C-Raw record which allows to make the files twice lighter with the same resolution
the best available on the market touch-control system
Another plastic toy? Not this time. The new body also has a magnesium frame (the core and the back panel are made of metal) and it is durable. I really must say that when I held the EOS RP for the first time, I had no impression that it is poorly manufactured.
What caused a little problem, was the battery. It lasts for about 250 photos, so carrying 1 or 2 spare batteries is something that I must get used to. It’s not the camera’s strongest point.
Our first conclusions
You may get the impression that I’m trying to defend this low-key option even though it cannot be compared to the opponents’ offer. But this camera was awaited by the market. Light, fast, comfortable, affordable. With full-frame, rotated screen, great touch control, and fantastic AF system. I guess this is what dental photographers need! Let’s not forget the quickly growing family of impressive system lenses and this makes a full picture.
When it comes to dental photography I’m predicting that Canon EOS RP will be the sales blockbuster in 2019. I appreciate it also for the fact it doesn’t try to pretend to be the better version of itself.
Props to the producer for creating this model – it can really make a change on the market and will surely interest fans of mirrorless cameras with the RF system. Of course, now we are only waiting for the competitors to create their versions and give us a bigger choice. But until then – the EOS RP is the cheapest full-frame on the market and has no competition in its sector.
ADVANTAGES:
svelte and lightweight body
reasonable price
4K video
fully articulating screen
three own settings: c1, c2, c3, perfect for dental photographers
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 life size. As announced by the manufacturer, the lens is a functional macro but it is also suitable for portrait photographs. It seems that this is a perfect combination for dental photography.
The heart of this fully manual lens is the optical system composed of 11 elements in 8 groups. Individual elements are covered with special nano-technology multi-layer coatings, which effectively prevent light reflection, minimising the formation of hot spots and flares. The new Meike provides the magnification ratio of 1.5:1, which coupled with the minimum focus distance of 25 cm, focal length of 85 mm, aperture range of f/2.8 and 12-blade diaphragm results in an exceptional depth of field with an appropriately blurred background and the separation of the primary object of the photograph, which will be appreciated also by dentists who would like to take artistic photographs.
There are two focus rings. The first, closest to the front, uses internal focusing and operates down to 0.25m, giving a magnification of 1:1. This means that a 1 cm long object will be recorded as 1 cm long on the sensor. When set to the closest setting, the second ring can be used to continue down to a magnification of 1.5:1, meaning a 1 cm long object will now be recorded as 1.5 cm long on the sensor. This is a significant difference and a fairly unique feature.
Key features:
Focal length: 85 mm
Open F value: F 2.8
Filter Size: 55 mm
Lens construction: 8 groups of 11 elements
Number of diaphragm blades: 12
Minimum aperture: F22
Maximum aperture: F 2.8
Minimum photographing distance: 250 mm
Maximum magnification: 1.5x
Weight: 500 g
Meike 85 mm f/2.8 Macro is available for sale with the Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon F, Fuji-X and M43 mounts. The suggested price is 299 dollars.
The meeting you’ve been waiting for has finally come. Note June 2019 in your calendar, as Dental Photography Conference arrives!!!
Dental Photo Master has the honor to provide the media patronage of the meeting and we’re pleased to announce the key speakers.
You can learn from top experts who have a passion for teaching.
Panaghiotis Bazos will give a lecture about trends in dental photography. Dr. Bazos is the authority with many diplomas and degrees from all over the world’s best schools. Calling him a world-class professional in dental restorative techniques is not enough.
You’ll also have the chance to take part in workshops and lecture with Sascha Hein. He is one of the top dental technologists; he conducted independent research, which lead to the development of the visual_eyes liquid and the fluor_eyes flash system for fluorescent dental photography.
There’ll be more great names! You’ll also meet Alessandro Devigus from Switzerland, Carlos A. Ayala Paz from Peru, Javier Tapia Guadix from Spain and Louis Hardan from Lebanon.
Apart from the media patronage, Dental Photo Master will also have its speaker: Krzysztof Chmielewski, our Educational Director. He is the international speaker in the field of implantology and bone regeneration, esthetic treatment and dental photography.
But don’t worry – you won’t be lectured. The greatest thing is that all of our key guests will conduct workshops with participants! This is the best way to learn from your masters. To work with them – it’s an opportunity you can’t miss.
And if you’ll do your best… We’ll have a surprise! You may leave Seville not only with some great memories and lessons learned but also with a new NIKON Z6 or Z7 in your bag. Yes, one of the participants will win this fantastic new camera!
We’re looking forward to this event, really proud and sure this will be the key event in dental photography of 2019.
While taking photographs, many dental photographers focus only on capturing teeth correctly in terms of the technique.
If you want to create great portraits, you can’t forget about the eyes and what is reflected in them. Catchlights in the eyes usually look attractive and make your portraits true eye-catchers.
“The eyes are the mirror of the soul and reveal the truth about the human” – you have already read or heard something like that, haven’t you? Because it’s a rather risky statement on a blog for dentists, I’ll say that apart from a pretty smile it is the eyes that are most important in a portrait.
When taking portrait photographs of their patients, most doctors concentrate on the correct focus setting. Usually we focus on the eyes or the teeth and more and more cameras are equipped with the function of their automatic detection. But not only the focus is important – the light reflected in the eyes of the person matters too.
Leonardo da Vinci applied catchlights to make the people he painted look more vivid. The ability of setting up and selecting light appropriately, will give your portraits extraordinary character. The light will be reflected in the eyes differently depending on if it comes through the window, from the softbox, or from the ring lamp. Remember about this while taking photographs and take time to set up the light or the model right.
The simplest way to achieve a pretty catchlight is to use the reflector.
Below you can see a few shots from our session held while recording with Carlos Ayala. We photographed our model, Michelle, in such a manner that the reflector can be seen in her eyes.
In our daily routine, we don’t notice the light reflected in human eyes because this is something common. A person appearing in a photograph without catchlights might look unnatural. Catchlights can be additionally enhanced in post-production, which doesn’t require advanced skills. The video below presents photographs by famous photographers, thanks to which it’s clear how much difference is made by these small reflections (or their lack).
I hope that this article has encouraged you a bit to experiment with lighting.
If you want to learn more about portrait lighting, I recommend the following lessons:
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 ensures image magnification from 2.5 to 5x. It’s composed of 8 elements in 6 groups, and one of them is made of ultra low dispersion glass. The manufacturer emphasises that thanks to such a design we can enjoy an appropriate correction of chromatic aberration, as well as images characterised by high sharpness and high reproducibility of colours.
Apart from that, each element composing the system is covered with anti-reflection coatings, which should minimise light reflection and appearance of hot spots and flares within the frame. In addition, the overall contrast of photographs in challenging conditions will be improved. The depth of field is ensured by the 8-blade diaphragm with the range of f/2.8-f/16. The focal length of 25 mm, in turn, is responsible for the 10.3-degree angle of view.
Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro is sized 82 x 65 mm and weighs 400 g. Of course, it’s a fully manual macro glass, which offers an effective focusing capability ranging from 173 to 223.5 mm. The lens is already available for preorder with Nikon F, Canon EF, Sony FE and Pentax K mounts. It costs 399 dollars.
An interesting option is that you can buy an adapter for the Micro Four Thirds (M43) system, so also the users of small mirrorless cameras can tap the potential of this glass.
Key features:
Focal length: 25 mm
Open F value: F 2.8
Field of View: 10.3 degrees
Lens construction: 6 groups 8 pieces
Minimum aperture: F16
Maximum aperture: F 2.8
Minimum photographing distance: 173 mm to 223.5 mm
Working Distance: 40 mm – 45 mm
Shooting magnification: 2.5 times to 5 times
Number of diaphragm blades: 8
Weight: 400 g
Corresponding mount: Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony FE
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 this new camera isn’t a direct replacement to the D7200 – which will continue to feature in the Nikon lineup – but rather slots in above it.
The main features of the new Nikon D750:
The quality of the pictures of the Nikon D500 flag model
The DX sensor with 20.9 MP resolution and EPEED 5 processor.
180k-pixel RGB image processing engine.
Phenomenal ISO sensitivity
Excellent performance in low light in the range of ISO 100-51200 expandable to 1640000 ISO equivalent. The Nikon D7500 is not afraid of the dark.
Excellent Advanced Scene Recognition system:
The 180k-pixel RGB metering sensor with Scene Recognition lays the foundation of the fantastic subject recognition.
No more blown-out highlights:
For the high-contrast scenes, the new highlight-weighted metering will prioritise the brightest elements in the frame, and help you avoid images with blown-out highlights.
Stay sharp thanks to extreme AF precision.
Whatever you shoot, the 51-point AF system will track your subject, lock onto it, and keep it in focus. Even if the only light is the moonlight.
Go cinematic with 4K/UHD video footage.
Elevate your movies to the next level. Record in ultra-high-definition detail at up to 30 frames per second.
Time-Lapse Movie.
Transform street scenes and sunrises into dramatic high-speed sequences with the built-in interval timer and 4K/UHD-quality time-lapse function.
8 fps continuous shooting.
Find the ultimate shot even if it’s hidden inside a blur of motion. Capture 50 NEF (RAW) or 100 JPEG images in one high-speed burst.
Tilt screen and touch controls.
Tap the tilting touchscreen monitor to focus and shoot from high viewpoints and intriguing angles.
High-res optical viewfinder.
An optical pentaprism viewfinder offers approximately 100 % frame coverage.
Keep your camera connected to your smart device with SnapBridge. Sync photos as you shoot. Use your smart device to shoot remotely. Nikon’s SnapBridge lets you keep the D7500 constantly connected to your smart device via Bluetooth® low energy technology¹. Sync photos to your device as you shoot, without having to reconnect each time. Transfer movies manually whenever you want via the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi®².
Our rating:
Pros
Brilliant sensor
ISO range
Advanced AF system
8fps burst shooting
Tilt-angle screen
Handling
Efficient battery (up to 950 photos with one charge.)
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