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Canon Announces EOS M50 Mark II: Details

Canon Announces EOS M50 Mark II: Details

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 APS-C sensor with its predecessor, and the same Digic 8 image processor. But there are some improvements, too. The Dual Pixel autofocus system has been updated to allow eye tracking in both stills and video. You can also shoot a vertical video and stream it to YouTube Live over a smartphone internet connection.

According to Canon, the EOS M50 Mark II includes “many of the beloved features of its predecessor” while adding a few more to enhance its usability.

 

 

What do you think of EOS M50 Mark II’s main features?

  • Improved autofocus including eye autofocus in video
  • Vertical video shooting support
  • LCD adds tap video record button and movie self-timer for better vlogging experience
  • High-quality webcam capability, when used with compatible services, with the free EOS Webcam Utility software or Clean HDMI output
  • Wireless YouTube Live streaming capability
  • The ability to tap the screen to autofocus on your subject while looking through the EVF

We’re pretty sure it can be the ne favourite camera among dental photography beginners. The only thing missing is the custom shooting mode: it allows you to register current camera settings, such as the shooting mode, menu functions, and Custom Function settings, as Custom shooting modes under the Mode Dial’s <C1> and <C2> positions. This would be useful.

The EOS M50 Mark II will be available in late November 2020 for $599 USD body-only, $699 USD as a kit with the 15-45mm F3.5-6.3, and $929 USD as a kit with the 15-45mm and 55-200mm F4.5-6.3 lenses.

If you want to know more about cameras in dental photography, check out our lesson!

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!

 

Mitakon 85mm 1x-5x Macro Lens Redesigned. No new mistakes?

Mitakon 85mm 1x-5x Macro Lens Redesigned. No new mistakes?

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 have a solid competitor. What a disappointment it was when it came out that the lens performs really badly! And we don’t mean it was our opinion. It was the opinion of the whole world of photography, and, finally the producer itself.

Zhong Yi Optics, the manufacturer of the lens, says:

We have identified the issue and believe [it’s] coming from a miscalculation of numerical aperture and in turn leads to additional unused light rays reflected into the lens, creating much softer images. We have yesterday built [an] improved prototype and also compared against the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 lens. The result is much more comparable. Although it is hard to compare apple-to-apple due to the different numerical aperture (instead of physical aperture) we have with different working distances. But we can conclude is that the performance is so much better than the existing lens.

Mitakon 85mm 1x-5x Macro Lens after changes – is it worth considering?

The new 1x-5x Super Macro lens incorporates 12 elements in 8 groups structure which delivers impressive resolution from corners to corners. The chromatic aberration is also controlled to the minimum (APO design). Weighing merely 1.65 lbs (750g) and 6.7cm long, it is a perfect companion for, e.g., indoor lab shooting.

The producer promises outstanding sharpness starting with the minimum aperture value, and any user will be content with a convenient working distance (23 cm from the front lens at 1:1 magnification and 9.5 cm at 5:1). The aperture is based on 9 blades and it can be closed up to f/32, which can provide an impressive depth of field.

We need to give credit for admitting to such mistake and really fast reaction. This means that Mitakon gives us the new version only a month later. Is it really better than the original one?

 

 

 

Well, it is better than its original version, that is for sure. It can never achieve Canon’s features, but its price – $499, while Canon comes at around $1000 – is encouraging. It provides 1x-5x Super Macro, which will be extremely useful in everyday dental photography.

If you’re willing to sacrifice some of the details in exchange for a better price, this lens – in its new version – is worth reconsidering.

Sample pictures

How does it cope in practice? Here we are presenting some of the example photographs from the manufacturer (not in the full resolution, unfortunately)

Specifications:

  • Focal Length:  25mm (5X) – 85mm (1X)
  • Aperture:  Maximum: f/2.8, Minimum: f/32
  • Camera Mount Type:  Canon EF/ Nikon F/ Sony A/ Pentax K/ Sony E/ M43/ Fuji X/ EOS-M
    Format Compatibility: 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor/ APS-C
  • Magnification: 1x – 5x
  • Minimum Working Distance: 272mm (1X)  – 100mm (5X)
  • Optical Design: 12 Elements in 8 Groups
  • Diaphragm Blades: 9
  • Autofocus: No
  • Filter Thread: 58mm
  • Dimensions (DxL): Approx. 2.64 x 4.8″
    (67 x 122 mm)
  • Weight (Collar included): 1.65 lbs (750 g)

Pricing & Availability:
Zhongyi Mitakon 85mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens is now available to ship and purchase at ZY Optics authorized resellers, like BH Photo Video, and at manufacturer’s official website. The MSRP without tax is $499 US.

If you want to know more about macro lenses, visit our training online!

Nikon D780 and its features for dental photographers

Nikon D780 and its features for dental photographers

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 is not over yet. Is it possible that mirrorless cameras, with all their possibilities, small sizes and capacities won’t take the market over? Time will show. At the moment, Nikon is saying: DSLR is still strong.

One of the most useful features in D780 is the possibility to personalize your camera. You can easily choose the U1 or U2 profile and set it up according to your needs. Each one can have its aperture and shutter settings – just to make working with the camera even more comfortable. This feature will be appreciated especially by dental photographers who are working with two permanent, best for their work camera settings: one for intraoral and one for portrait photographs. It is convenient to have them on a finger.

Nikon D780: Dental Photographers should be satisfied

What is more, the D780 offers a top (expanded) ISO of 204,800. This parameter can be crucial when it comes to portrait and intraoral photographs. Why? With ISO that high, photographs won’t lose their quality, with flash lamps working longer and faster. Moreover, in the opinion of many professional dental photographers it is better for patients not to be blinded by a strong flash. Lower ISO is, of course, also good to work with, but in dental photography one might consider the higher ISO level to keep things comfortable.

The camera has solid build quality and a tilting 3.2″ touchscreen display, USB Type C port (that can be used to charge the battery) and a pair of UHS-II SD card slots. Wireless options include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The D780 can take over 2200 photos on a single charge of its battery, which means 3 days of taking photographs without thinking about charging the battery.

 

Nikon D780’s key features:

  • full-frame CMOS sensor
  • Lens mount: Nikon F
  • Hybrid AF system automatically switches between focal-plane Phase-Detect AF and Contrast Detect AF
  • ISO 50 to ISO 51200 with improved noise reduction
  • 4K UHD video with up to 30 fps / Full-HD video with up to 120 fps
  • Shutter speed from 1/8000s to 900s
  • 12 fps continuous shooting in live view / 7 fps continuous shooting through the viewfinder
  • 3.2″ 2.35m-dot tilting touchscreen
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
  • Dual SD memory supporting UHS-II standard

What is the price of this novelty?

Nikon D780’s price starts at $2,299 (body only) at the official Nikon site and will be available on January 23rd.

New Sigma ‘fp’: the Smallest Full-frame Camera in the World

New Sigma ‘fp’: the Smallest Full-frame Camera in the World

Sigma surprises with the newest ‘baby’: Sigma ‘fp’

Will it be enough for Dental Photography enthusiasts? This ‘L’ system camera can really mess with the market, as it seems really interesting. Let’s have a closer look.

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Sigma ‘fp’ is the smallest and the lightest (113 x 70 x 45 mm, 370 g) available full-frame system camera. But make no mistake, this little “toy” has much more to offer.

Its body is a real photographic devil. It has 24,6-mil BSI CMOS sensor with traditional Bayer filter which will let us work in ISO 100-25600 sensitivity range. It can be expanded up to ISO 6-102400. We’re curious of photographs taken with the lowest expanded sensitivity.

Interestingly, the Sigma ‘fp’ has no mechanical snapshot – only electronic one. Thanks to this feature the serial mode has 18 frames/second speed (unfortunately with only 12 RAW photos in one series) and autofocus senstitive up to -5V.

The system is based unfortunately on contrast detection, but Sigma’s access to DFD technology – thanks to their cooperation with Panasonic – promises it shoud be working well. Additionally we get the face and eye detection system.

 Your camera, just how you like it

The newest Sigma is not only about its size and specification. The producer introduces the ‘fp’ camera as a breakthrough and a totally new level of freedom for its users. What does it mean? In the near future you will be able to buy accessories and modules, like: grips, a viewfinder for LCD screen, handles for lamps with hot stands or even an electronic viewfinder.

What can we find in the newest body? A wide range of color presets, also with special filters to obtain similar effect to the one with the LUT boards, and with the possibility to control the intensity of each effect. We will also get the Auto HDR mode, working in the photographic mode as well, and possibility to create cinemagraphs.

The body is also dust- and waterproof.

Size Comparison: Sigma fp vs Sony, Nikon, Canon and Panasonic

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Key features:

  • Body type, rangefinder-style mirrorless
  • Max resolution, 6072 x 4056 px
  • Effective pixels 24,5 Mp, 24,6 Mp
  • Sensor size, Full Frame (35,9 x 24 mm)
  • Sensor type, BSI CMOS
  • ISO: Auto, 100-25600 (expands to 6-102400)
  • Lens mount, Leica L
  • Screen size, 3.2
  • Manual exposure mode, Yes
  • Storage types, SD/SDHC/SDXC
  • Connectivity, microHDMI, Wi-Fi, USB 3.1 (USB-C)
  • Weight (inc. batteries), 370 g
  • Dimensions, 112,6 x 69,9 x 445,3 mm

Sigma ‘fp’ price and availability

The newest Sigma will be available this autumn, but its price is yet unknown. We’ll keep you posted!

For more information you can visit sigmaphoto.com

7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 APS-C: New, affordable macro lens for mirrorless cameras

7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 APS-C: New, affordable macro lens for mirrorless cameras

7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8: Who should be interested?

If you’re a mirrorless cameras fan looking currently for a low-budget lens, this news is for you. We’ve found a great option for anyone who wants to start a dental photography adventure.

You’ve probably known the Chinese company for its outstanding, low prices. The optical quality might not be the highest, but their products are definitely sufficient for beginners in dental photography.

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The cheapest macro on the market: How does it work?

  • 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 is created for cameras with the APS-C matrix, so it gives the equivalent of 90 mm focal length
  • with minimal distance of sharpening (26 cm) it gives us the maximum magnification, 1:1
  • the optical system is based on 8 elements in 7 groups and has a diaphragm with 10 aperture blades, which we can close to f/16
  • the lens is made of metal with a stepless aperture adjustment ring; it will be helpful for those who like to focus manually while taking photographs of the interior of the mouth and while filming
  • the producer provides an extra sleeve to put on the lens: thanks to this, the front element will remain clean
  • the lens is quite small: 66 x 55 mm, but also rather heavy: it weighs 550 g

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Let’s have a look at some example photographs. The producer didn’t share them in high resolution, but we must say: the quality seems to be just fine.

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The exhaustive list of available mounts and corresponding sensor sizes means that the lens will possess a different effective focal length, depending on which system you use:

Canon RF – 60mm
Nikon Z – 60mm
Leica L – 60mm
Sony E – 90mm
Fujifilm X – 90mm
Canon M – 96mm
Micro Four Thirds – 120mm

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Price and availability

As said before, the 7Artisans products are usually available at a really good price. This macro lens confirms this opinion: it costs only 179 Euro. Even if it won’t provide the highest image quality, it’s worth to give it a chance.

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Canon’s fraternal fight: EOS R vs EOS RP

Canon’s fraternal fight: EOS R vs EOS RP

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?

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  • 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.

 

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

As Steve Jobs would say: “It just works”!

 

Nikon Z7 in Dental Photography

Nikon Z7 in Dental Photography

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 D850 DSLR and is fully sealed against dust and moisture. It features a 3.68M-dot electronic viewfinder and tilting 3.2″, 2.1M-dot touchscreen LCD. An OLED panel on the top plate displays current shooting settings. Photos are stored on an XQD card.

 

 

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Side by side the Nikon D850 and the Nikon Z7 look like “brother and sister”. The two cameras are very similar but still different. The Z7 has a smaller, lighter form factor and an electronic viewfinder (covering only 90%), while the D850 has a better battery life and an optical viewfinder (covering 100%). Another key difference between the two cameras is storage media – Nikon decided to go with a single XQD memory card slot on the Z7 instead of two memory card slots that we see on the Nikon D850. For video shooters, the Nikon Z7 is also a better option, thanks to 4:2:2 10-bit recording with N-Log, which is absent on the D850. Another feature difference is the number of autofocus points, which favors the Z7, although that doesn’t mean the Z7’s autofocus system is actually faster or more reliable (yet to be tested

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Since the D850 currently sells for $3,300, and the Z7 sells for $3,400, the question is, which camera is the better choice for your photography? Well, it depends upon your needs.

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Let’s get back to dental photography. The D850 and the Z7 offer many features and options you don’t really need in dental photography. Personally, I shoot always in DX mode. This gives you a better control of proportions, frame, and light. It also reduces the file size, keeping quality high.

Our first test shots show no really big difference between the two cameras. Images have been taken using manual mode – Nikon SB200 flashes mounted on an OWL bracket using the 105mm on the D850 and the 85mm DX on the Z7 – WB set to 5300 K – Image control set to Neutral.

 

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After working with the Nikon Z7 for almost 2 months now, I find that the electronic viewfinder is a real relief at work, especially with the focus peaking displayed. Especially for eyeglass wearers, this is an improvement. In the digital workflow, the individually configurable Wifi data transfer has proven to be extremely useful. It is possible to define a specific folder on the computer for storing the images.

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