Limited Edition Hermès Leica M9-P Teardown
Back in 2012, Leica partnered with Hermès to create the Limited Edition Hermès Leica M9-P, a $50,000 luxury edition of the Leica M9-P camera. The camera features several changes to its design that differ from the standard, including the top deck, base plate, shutter speed dial, multifunction wheel and shutter release. Most notably, it features […]
Enhancing Underwater Photography: The Art of Color Correction
Underwater photography presents unique challenges in capturing accurate colors. Learn how to get it right.
Hasselblad X1D II 50C Teardown
It’s not often that you get your hands on a Hasselblad, so when we received the Hasselblad X1D II 50C in the office, to say we were excited would be an understatement. According to Hasselblad, the medium format camera is described as compact, powerful, and enhanced, and we can attest to it. https://youtu.be/iC6ktibWuv4 Regarding the […]
Fujifilm X-S20 Teardown
At Kolari, we got our hands on the Fujifilm X-S20. This camera is one of the more recent releases from Fujifilm, and it seems to be marketed towards content creators, especially since it features a vlog mode. Fujifilm has plenty of APS-C cameras that are compatible with our Fujifilm magnetic clip-in filters, and the X-S20 […]
Nikon Z8 Teardown
The Nikon Z8 is a mirrorless camera released on May 25th, 2023 that reduces the size and weight of its predecessors without compromising on image quality and power. The Nikon Z8 was announced on May 10th, 2023, and released later in the month as a professional mirrorless camera. Despite its name, it sits as a […]
Choosing a Camera for Video
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Fujifilm X-H2 Teardown
The Fujifilm X-H2 was announced in September 2022 as a much-needed update to the original Fujifilm X-H1, released in 2018. Currently, the X-H2 is among Fujifilm’s most powerful video-centric cameras with the X-H2s. Before we get into the teardown, let’s talk about technical specifications. The Fujifilm X-H2 houses a whopping 40.2MP APS-C sensor, which is […]
Sony A7R V Teardown
The Sony A7R V mirrorless camera is one of the brand’s latest releases in its high-end series of full-frame cameras. It was announced in January of this year and is equipped with a 61-megapixel sensor, which is currently one of the highest resolutions on the market for a full-frame camera. It also has a 15-stop […]
Fujifilm GFX100 Teardown
At Kolari, we managed to get our hands on the highly-acclaimed beast of a camera Fujifilm GFX100. This is just one of Fujifilm’s medium format cameras, accompanied by the GFX100S, GFX50S, GFX50S II, and GFX50R. Aside from medium format, Fujifilm has a plethora of APS-C cameras that are compatible with our Fujifilm magnetic clip-in filters. […]
Canon R5C Teardown
Canon announced the Canon EOS R5C a little less than a year ago (March 2022), and we were fortunate enough to get our hands on one for a teardown here at Kolari. How different (or similar) is this camera compared to its predecessor, the Canon EOS R5 (released in July 2020)? Before we get into […]
Canon R10 Teardown
Canon continues their legacy by adding more improvements to their camera lineup. They’ve recently introduced the Canon EOS R10, a high-quality APS-C camera marketed as an entry-level model for photographers. The R10, however, is not a cheap run-of-the-mill camera. Before going into the teardown, let’s talk about specifications. The R10 sports a familiar look to […]
Canon R6 MK II Disassembly and Teardown
Since the release of the original Canon EOS R6, Canon has decided to roll out a new version of the high-end professional digital camera: the Canon EOS R6 MK II. You might wonder, “Why didn’t they just make a new camera?” While there are many similarities between the two cameras, the differences make the upgrade […]
