Category: lenses

Snapchat’s latest custom Lenses are designed for dancing videos

Post author By Randall
Post date August 14, 2020
Categories In Ar, Art, body tracking, developers, gear, lenses, News, snapchat, Tech

[ad_1] Snap has updated its Lens Studio platform so artists and developers can create custom Lenses — the company’s term for AR experiences — that leverage full body tracking. Snapchat’s maker has created two templates, Full Body Triggers and Full Body Attachments, that can conjure up various effects based on what the user is doing […]

How to buy a mirrorless camera lens in 2020

Post author By Randall
Post date February 28, 2020
Categories In Cameras, canon, gadgetry, Gadgets, gear, lens guide, lenses, mirrorless, nikon, Sony, Tech

[ad_1] What are you shooting? Your camera likely came with a cheap kit lens, probably a zoom in the 24-70mm (35mm equivalent) range. However, most kit lenses are useless in low light and have mediocre image and build quality. So you should strongly consider supplementing it with at least one or two additional lenses. What […]

Snapchat’s latest AR filters turn the floor into lava

Post author By Randall
Post date February 20, 2020
Categories In Augmented Reality, gear, Internet, lens, lenses, machine learning, Mobile, snap, snapchat, Social Media, social network, social networking, Tech

[ad_1] The filters build on the effects from Lenses like Baby and Time Machine. Yes, you’ll probably only use them sparingly — say, to portray a place as a literal hellscape. They do show how advanced phone-based augmented reality has become, though. They also give Snapchat something else it can lord over Instagram, at least […]

Form’s Swim Goggles display heart rate data in the pool

Post author By Randall
Post date September 3, 2019
Categories In app, Ar, Augmented Reality, data, display, fitness, form, gadgetry, Gadgets, gear, heart rate, heart rate monitor, lenses, medicine, oh1, oh1+, polar, sensor, software update, swim, swim goggles, swimming, Tech, tracking, Wearables

[ad_1] Swimmers will be able to view their heart rate in their line of sight, thanks to the Swim Goggles’ augmented reality capabilities and the tiny, see-through display inside one of the lenses. The Polar sensors will attach to the goggles via a strap and sit against the swimmer’s temple. Data will be transmitted wirelessly, […]

The best lenses for Nikon Z mount

Post author By Randall
Post date May 17, 2019
Categories In Cameras, gear, lenses, nikkor, nikon, photography, Tech, z mount

[ad_1] If you’ve decided to pick up the FTZ Mount Adapter, or got one for free with your Nikon Z6 or Z7, there are some great bargains to be found. The $225 AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G is a must-have cheap prime lens. Sure, it’s a bit plasticky, but it’s sharp and focuses quickly and silently. […]

The best lenses for Fujifilm X mount

Post author By Randall
Post date May 13, 2019
Categories In Cameras, fujifilm, fujifilm x mount, fujinon, gear, lenses, photography, portraits, Tech

[ad_1] The Fujinon XF 35mm F2 R WR lens is Fujifilm’s take on the nifty fifty, a solid portrait lens that won’t break the bank. It’s super sharp, small, light, weather-resistant and focuses extremely quickly. At $400, you’ll struggle to find a better lens for an X-Series camera. If you’re seriously into portrait photography, the […]

The best lenses for Sony FE mount

Post author By Randall
Post date May 8, 2019
Categories In Cameras, gear, lenses, photography, photos, Sony, sony fe mount, Tech, zoom lens

[ad_1] Sony designed the G Master lenses with its full-frame mirrorless cameras in mind, and if you’re going to want any glass for an A7III or A9, the Sony 16-35mm FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM is a great place to start. Sure, it’s $2,200, but this wide-angle lens is perfect for photographers who want to take […]