The new Brightin Star 50mm f/2.0 FE tri-sight lens is now available for preorder at Amazon, Brightin Star, BHphoto. The lens features rotatable aperture blades with three distinct shapes, allowing photographers to create custom, shaped bokeh patterns (such as stars or hearts) on the fly without using external filters.
This is her list:
🚫 Tier: Abomination / Pure Cash Grab (Avoid)
⚖️ Tier: Fun / Conditional Value
⭐ Tier: Worth the Hype (Recommended)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7DnASDKPNo
In a recent interview, David Imel described being approached to review the Hasselblad X2D II. The opportunity came with a significant condition:
Because of that he declined to review the camera under those terms. Something of a rarity in the youtube “influencer” world.
This comes as a warning to all you potential camera buyers. Most of the “reviews” you find on YouTube are not 100% honest. And it’s a pity because I truly believe the Hasselblad X2D II is a great camera! It has the most intuitive menu, many unique innovations, and features that some Japanese companies still do not offer (like the internal 1TB storage). Hasselblad absolutely doesn’t need this kind of aggressive and manipulative marketing! I hope their managers receive this feedback and give up their unethical partnership terms.
Let’s continue…
David notes that strict talking-point demands usually come from certain brands, such as DJI, Hasselblad, and Insta360. Traditional camera manufacturers, such as Sony, Canon, and Fujifilm, generally do not force reviewers to say specific things. But even those brands still exert pressure indirectly. Reviewers who post critical or negative reviews often get temporarily blacklisted or passed over for early access to future product launches.
Many YouTubers face financial pressure to accept expensive camera gear—the X2D II is valued at $12,000–$13,000—or brand deals to sustain their income, creating a slippery slope where their independence is compromised.
We need a change!
We need to pressure both the companies and the so-called “reviewers” to be honest with us. Because now we know that most of the X2D II reviews we find on YouTube cannot be trusted. Why haven’t those “reviewers” mentioned Hasselblad’s strict conditions before?
BCNranking published the Japanese market data for August. Here are the best selling cameras:
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Ordinary Filmmaker shared the first leaked images of the new Canon R8II:
Canon R8II specs:
The upcoming OM System PEN camera is now available for preorder at Amazon US here.
Product Description
OM SYSTEM PEN is a compact interchangeable-lens camera for travel and everyday photography, designed for people who want high image quality and creative flexibility without carrying a bulky kit. At just 393g, its easy-to-carry body features IPX1-rated weather sealing for added protection when shooting in rain. The double lens kit includes the compact, weather-sealed M.Zuiko 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III zoom lens and the standard M.Zuiko 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R Lens, creating a versatile setup for everyday shooting, travel, and distant subjects. Creative colour and monochrome profiles let you shape the look of your images, while five computational photography modes make creative effects easier to achieve — all in-camera. You can also share your profiles with others via the OI.Share app and discover new looks through the app’s Profile Library. OM SYSTEM PEN also offers 4K and vertical video. A fast 121-point all-cross phase-detection autofocus system, together with AI-powered Human and Pet Detection AF, helps keep subjects sharp and in focus. Image stabilisation providing up to 5.5 stops of compensation helps reduce camera shake for steadier handheld stills and video, especially when shooting in low light or at night.
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