Z mount teleconverters cannot be used with the FTZ mount adapter (F-mount lenses). The VR function built into the camera bodies and Z mount lenses remains active when used with Z mount teleconverters. Does FTZ adapter change focal length? No. … Continue reading →

Micro Four Thirds (MFT) Camera Compatibility List for Most Adapter Types Lens Mount: Olympus Zuiko (OM) 35mm SLR Lens Body Mount: Micro Four Thirds (MFT, M4/3) Mount Mirrorless Camera Body Manufacturer: Fotodiox Inc. Warranty: 24 Months What lenses are compatible … Continue reading →

Panasonic has announced the Lumix GM1, a truly tiny mirrorless camera. Despite its 16-megapixel Micro Four Thirds-sized sensor, the GM1 measures just 98.5 mm x 54.9 mm x 30.4 mm — smaller even than Sony’s RX100 II compact, and an … Continue reading →

Carrying a Camera with Long Lens in a Tripod The first step is to make sure that the camera’s body is lined up with its two legs. Make sure that it’s balanced on your shoulder. The camera should be on … Continue reading →

L. As Tony said, the red ring is to signify an “L” lens, L standing for luxury. These are Canon’s best lenses in optical quality and build quality…as well as the most expensive. What is the red ring on Canon … Continue reading →

How do you store a tripod in a bag? The Tripod Stowing Process: Unzip the bag. Peel the top back like a giant grey banana. Put the tripod in with the center column adjustment knob oriented toward the back seam … Continue reading →

After the initial washing, a counter stain (safranin) is used. The purpose of the counter stain is to stain the vegetative cells that lost the primary stain. Why is safranin used in endospore staining? Malachite green is water soluble and … Continue reading →

In movie cameras, the two most popular mounts in current usage on professional digital cinematography cameras are Arri’s PL-mount and Panavision’s PV-mount. The PL-Mount is used both on Arri and RED digital cinematography cameras, which as of 2012 are the … Continue reading →

The inclination joint of a microscope is located at the bottom of the instrument, where the base connects to the arm. The inclination joint allows a microscope to tilt. What is the role of inclination? The inclination function may be … Continue reading →

Lens release button – When you want to change lenses you need to press this lens release button and then twist the lens to opposite way (to when you mounted it) to remove it. How does the shutter release button … Continue reading →

Micro Four Thirds system. Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Overview Type Micro Four Thirds system mirrorless camera Released March 2017 Lens Lens mount Micro Four Thirds system mount Is GH5 EF mount? Any lens designed for a camera system that has a … Continue reading →

WHAT DO VARIFOCALS COST? The price for varifocals varies greatly. Depending on whether varifocals are bought online or from an optician, whether they are simple or high-quality lenses, a till frame or a branded frame, varifocals can be priced between … Continue reading →

Safranin is the secondary dye used in the Gram stain. This dye will stain the decolorized Gram-negative cells, which will appear in pink. What reagent is applied to Decolorize the Gram-negative bacteria and thus differentiate it from the gram positive? … Continue reading →

G – If you see a letter “G” after aperture in the lens, for example “Nikon 50mm AF-S f/1.4G”, it means that the lens does not have an aperture ring like the old lenses. All modern Nikon lenses are “G”, … Continue reading →

Some of the key differences between bullet cameras versus dome cameras include shape, installation, and camera range. While bullet cameras stick out and point in one direction, dome cameras are more discreet due to their dome shell protection and wider … Continue reading →