The GoPro Hero11 Black is the top model, and there will also be a Hero11 Black Creator Edition plus a lower-cost Hero11 Black Mini. Key upgrades include a new, larger sensor, 10-bit color depth, a “widest ever” field of view on a GoPro Hero and the best stabilization yet.
6 things to know about 360 cameras
360 imaging is a new and exciting area of photography that’s quite hard to get your head around. The technical achievement is amazing, but the potential can be difficult to grasp. So here are 6 basic things about 360 cameras that might make things clearer.
3 Legged Thing Vanz review
Verdict: 4.5 stars The 3 Legged Thing Vanz ‘footwear’ can be used on the maker’s Legends and Pro tripods to extend the legs and provide extra protection on poor surfaces or in place of legs to make a tabletop tripod! They might look like a novelty but are actually rather useful.
RØDE VideoMic Me-L review
Verdict: 4 stars The RØDE VideoMic Me-L is a brilliant little clip-on shotgun Mic for smartphones, but there are some niggles which are more to do with the design concept than the way it’s made. It works great, but be aware it might not always be convenient.
Manfrotto Pixi Evo review
Verdict: 3.5 stars The Manfrotto Pixi Evo is a larger than usual mini tripod with some interesting features, including two height settings, extendable legs and the capacity to cope with quite big cameras. But even though it works well, the build quality and finish seem pretty poor for the price. It does the job, but there’s not a lot of finesse.
How to choose a tripod
Every photographer (and videographer) needs a tripod sooner or later. There are always some shots that need a tripod, whether it’s for long exposures, stable video clips or just as an extra pair of hands while you organize props, swap accessories or film yourself talking to the camera. But there are hundreds on the market, so how do you choose which type to get and what features should you look for?
Gitzo Center Ball Head Series 4 review
Verdict: 4 stars The Gitzo center Ball Head Series 4 (GH4383) is one serious ball head, with a massive 30kg payload and a base fatter than most tripod platforms. this three-knob design has a ball release lock, an adjustable friction knob and a fluild-damped pan axis – a nice touch. My sample has an Arca Swiss style plate with a locking lever (GH4383LR). It’s an impressive ball head, but unless you’re going to load up your tripod with a huge telephoto or a pro video rig, it’s overkill for most users.
Platypod Extreme review
Verdict 4.3 stars I can’t help giving the Platypod Extreme a great review because it does what it sets out to do brilliantly. You just have to decide if you want what the Platypod does. It’s an extremely stable support for the heaviest gear yet slim enough to dangle off your backpack. But it only makes sense if you want to shoot from really low angles, or if you can find a convenient surface to place it on.
Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 Asph. review
Verdict: 4.5 stars The Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 Asph. is cheap to buy so you may not be expecting very much, and the lightweight plastic feel doesn’t give a very good first impression. But the image quality is really very good indeed, the AF is fast, and this lens is so small and light you’ll hardly notice you’re carrying it. This lens is a real eye-opener!
Billingham Hadley Digital review
Verdict: 4.3 stars The Hadley Digital is a great shoulder bag if you like to go shooting with just one camera, a couple of lenses and a handful of accessories – and it really is surprising what you can pack in. There are no hidden gimmicks with this bag – it’s well made, well padded and quick and simple to use. It’s expensive for a small shoulder bag, but it’s just about the cheapest way to get a Billingham. It’s one of my favorite ‘day out’ bags, and I’ve tried A LOT.