Articles by Ryan Mense at PetaPixel https://petapixel.com/author/ryanmense/ Photography and Camera News, Reviews, and Inspiration Mon, 22 May 2023 16:58:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 191656271 Tokina 11-18mm f/2.8 ATX-M Review: Strong Optics, Delicate Lens https://petapixel.com/2023/05/22/tokina-11-18mm-f-2-8-atx-m-review-strong-optics-delicate-lens/ Mon, 22 May 2023 16:58:13 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=683697 Tokina 11-18mm f:2.8 ATX-M Review

Wide-angle zoom lenses with fast apertures are few and far between when it comes to Sony APS-C cameras. The Tokina 11-18mm f/2.8 ATX-M takes its shot in this overlooked class.

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Insta360 X3 New Firmware Hands-On: Better Photos, Bigger Toolkit https://petapixel.com/2023/05/12/insta360-x3-new-firmware-hands-on-better-photos-bigger-toolkit/ Fri, 12 May 2023 19:36:06 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=682236 Insta360 X3

The Insta360 X3 recently improved after the company released a free firmware update that adds mobile-to-desktop reframe data syncing, turns the 360-degree camera into a simple plug-and-play webcam, and enhanced PureShot image quality.

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GoPro Hero11 Black Review: A Solid Upgrade on a Proven Formula https://petapixel.com/2022/09/14/gopro-hero11-black-review-a-solid-upgrade-on-a-proven-formula/ Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:20:46 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=629346 GoPro Hero11 Black

In what has become a somewhat predictable annual release schedule, GoPro's new Hero11 camera doesn't deviate much from the formula. If you are already a fan of GoPro, you'll probably love what is on offer here.

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Sigma 20mm and 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Review: Top Lenses for Sony E-Mount https://petapixel.com/2022/08/08/sigma-20mm-and-24mm-f-1-4-dg-dn-review-top-lenses-for-sony-e-mount/ Mon, 08 Aug 2022 17:20:23 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=620634

Sigma's two newly introduced wide-angle lenses are going to impress a lot of people with their large apertures and reasonable prices.

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Canon EOS R7 Review: One of the Best Cameras Canon Makes https://petapixel.com/2022/08/01/canon-eos-r7-review-one-of-the-best-cameras-canon-makes/ Mon, 01 Aug 2022 17:22:21 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=618666 Canon R7 Review

Canon users don't expect an APS-C model camera to be the best that the company can offer, but the EOS R7 takes enough from its flagship cameras and offers it at a tempting price that makes it a compelling offering.

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Canon EOS R10 Review: Powerful Performance at an Affordable Price https://petapixel.com/2022/07/27/canon-eos-r10-review-powerful-performance-at-an-affordable-price/ Wed, 27 Jul 2022 20:29:05 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=617543

The Canon EOS R10 is tiny but mighty, sporting an advanced autofocus system, the ability to shoot 15 frames per second with its mechanical shutter, and a full-body APS-C experience.

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Nikon Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S Review: In a Class of Its Own https://petapixel.com/2022/07/22/nikon-z-800mm-f-6-3-vr-s-review-in-a-class-of-its-own/ Fri, 22 Jul 2022 20:09:34 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=616868

The Nikon Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S is an anomaly: lens with this kind of focal length and aperture shouldn’t be so easy to use and inexpensive. So, what’s the catch?

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ShiftCam SnapGrip Review: MagSafe Enriches Mobile Photography https://petapixel.com/2022/07/14/shiftcam-snapgrip-review-magsafe-enriches-mobile-photography/ Thu, 14 Jul 2022 20:13:52 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=615023 ShiftCam SnapGrip

Smartphone photography is taking dramatic leaps forward with every product cycle, but what often gets glossed over is the act of shooting. The ShiftCam SnapGrip is attempting to make mobile photography a richer experience.

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Ricoh WG-80 Review: A Tough Camera in the Wrong Line of Work https://petapixel.com/2022/07/01/ricoh-wg-80-review-a-tough-camera-in-the-wrong-line-of-work/ Fri, 01 Jul 2022 19:40:57 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=611947 Ricoh WG-80 Review

The Ricoh WG-80 is an interesting prospect since it features a highly-durable construction that’s exceedingly waterproof and crushproof, plus it has the ability to optically zoom and shoot macro photos. On paper, there is a lot to like.

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Insta360 One RS Review: Not Perfect, But Lots to Love https://petapixel.com/2022/06/07/insta360-one-rs-review-not-perfect-but-lots-to-love/ Tue, 07 Jun 2022 20:30:56 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=606392 Insta360 One RS

Every year, action camera companies come out with new and, often, incrementally improved models that fix a few things and keep the rest the same. Insta360’s One RS is a different kind of action camera that has swappable modules for future flexibility.

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Sony 10-20mm f/4 G, 15mm f/1.4 G, and 11mm f/1.8 Review: All Good Here https://petapixel.com/2022/06/01/sony-10-20mm-f-4-g-15mm-f-1-4-g-and-11mm-f-1-8-review-all-good-here/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 14:00:01 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=604850 Sony 10-20mm f:4 G, 15mm f:1.4 G, and 11mm f:1.8

The year is 2022 and it’s apparently APS-C’s time to shine. With Canon showing off what they’ve cooked up and Fujifilm making a big announcement of their own, today Sony is bringing out three more wide-angle APS-C lens options: 10-20mm f/4 PZ, 15mm f/1.4, and 11mm f/1.8.

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Sigma 16-28mm DG DN Lens Review: Great Optics for a Modest Price https://petapixel.com/2022/06/01/sigma-16-28mm-dg-dn-lens-review-great-optics-for-a-modest-price/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:30:31 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=604639 Sigma 16-28mm review

This Sigma 16-28mm DG DN Contemporary is the latest addition to the pile of really darn good lenses that don’t cost thousands of dollars.

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Canon EOS R7 First Impressions: The Performance King of APS-C https://petapixel.com/2022/05/23/canon-eos-r7-first-impressions-the-performance-king-of-aps-c/ Tue, 24 May 2022 04:00:07 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=603233 Canon EOS R7

APS-C cameras from other manufacturers have grown stagnant and unexciting, but the Canon EOS R7 aims to change that with more megapixels, faster continuous shooting, and better autofocus.

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Canon EOS R10 First Impressions: A Lot of Camera for $1,000 https://petapixel.com/2022/05/23/canon-eos-r10-first-impressions-a-lot-of-camera-for-1000/ Tue, 24 May 2022 03:59:54 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=603209 Canon EOS R10

Canon's first APS-C mirrorless cameras are here, three and a half years after its first full-frame RF-mount option. After a brief time with what is effectively the Rebel replacement, there is a lot of camera here for $1,000 when it comes to the new Canon EOS R10.

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DJI Mini 3 Pro Review: A Gigantic Refresh for a Mini Drone https://petapixel.com/2022/05/12/dji-mini-3-pro-review-a-gigantic-refresh-for-a-mini-drone/ Thu, 12 May 2022 20:32:52 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=600847 DJI Mini 3 Pro Review

DJI Minis used to be for those who want the best flight for the least amount of money. The DJI Mini 3 Pro is what happens when we pay a little extra.

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Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master II Review: Smaller, Faster, Sharper https://petapixel.com/2022/04/27/the-sony-24-70mm-f-2-8-g-master-ii-review-makes-major-changes-for-the-better/ Wed, 27 Apr 2022 13:59:27 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=596933 Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Mark II lens.

Finally, six years after the original launched, Sony has updated its 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master lens. The original has lagged behind competitors for some time, but the long wait for a successor is finally over.

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Autel EVO Lite+ Review: This Drone Deserves Some Respect https://petapixel.com/2022/04/14/autel-evo-lite-review-this-drone-deserves-some-respect/ Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:31:42 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=594151

Autel Robotics’ new EVO Lite+ drone combines a 1-inch 20-megapixel sensor with a variable aperture to shoot detailed, rich images. The company might not be a household name like DJI, but the EVO Lite+ deserves your attention.

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Duovox Mate Pro Camera Can Capture Full Color in Near Pitch Darkness https://petapixel.com/2022/04/12/duovox-mate-pro-camera-can-capture-full-color-in-near-pitch-darkness/ Tue, 12 Apr 2022 19:20:32 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=593724 Duovox Mate Pro

The Duovox Mate Pro night vision camera promises the ability to capture full-color photos and videos in near-complete darkness. It fulfills that promise as a fun, if limited, tool.

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Platypod eXtreme Review: The Best Version of a Niche Camera Support https://petapixel.com/2022/04/07/platypod-extreme-review-the-best-version-of-a-niche-camera-support/ Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:13:21 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=592905

Over the course of several design tweaks, Platypod has made a name for itself as one of the go-to's for portable camera support. With the new Platypod eXtreme, the company has made an even more configurable and versatile product, albeit with the same old limitations.

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Sony PZ 16-35mm f/4 G Lens Review: More Power to You https://petapixel.com/2022/03/22/sony-pz-16-35mm-f-4-g-lens-review-more-power-to-you/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:00:08 +0000 https://petapixel.com/?p=589899

Now 66 E-mount lenses in, Sony is reworking more of its popular focal lengths and modernizing them with the latest standards. The new Sony PZ 16-35mm f/4 G takes a classic and gives it new life.

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