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Jim Fisher

Avondale

Lead Analyst, Cameras Lead at PCMag

Covers cameras, lenses, and drones for @pcmag. Enjoys birdwatching, gaming, and content consumption. A fan of both Toms (T. Hall and Selleck).

Articles

  • 4 days ago | pcmag.com | Jim Fisher

    When I was growing up, video games were pretty much limited to Pac-Man and Mario, but, as with any art medium, gaming has come a long way since the early days of Namco and Nintendo. Today's triple-A titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 have writing and acting that's on par with the best of what Hollywood has on offer, but most are built around action and conflict.

  • 4 days ago | flipboard.com | Jim Fisher

    14 hours agoWatch How This Cat Crashes a UK Parliamentary MeetingCats seem to have a sixth sense that tells them exactly when to interrupt us humans; for example, this cat that crashes a parliamentary meeting. In a …2 days agoNat Geo's ultimate guide to ‘touching grass’We're something of an expert in the art of reconnecting with the outdoors.

  • 1 week ago | me.pcmag.com | Jim Fisher

    The Canon EOS R1 ($6,299, body only) slots in as the company's biggest, fastest full-frame camera. Its dual-grip body balances well with the larger lenses used for sports photography, and leaves room for a battery that can power its way through the day. It's filled to the brim with features, including a fast-reading 24MP Stacked CMOS sensor with cross-type focus and 40fps drive, plus a viewfinder that includes sensors that let you set focus on a target just by looking at it.

  • 2 weeks ago | au.pcmag.com | Jim Fisher

    The Potensic Atom 2 ($329.99) is a small, light camera drone that's easy to use and delivers smooth, stable video for beginners. We like its portable design and appreciate that it comes with a remote. It also includes Remote ID to support commercial use by licensed drone pilots.

  • 2 weeks ago | au.pcmag.com | Jim Fisher

    PriceThe Z 5 is a more affordable camera, retailing for $1,399.95 as a body only. It's often available on sale, and can be found secondhand or refurbished for even less. It's also available in kits, bundled with the Z 24-50mm for $1,699.95 or with the Z 24-200mm for $2,199.95. The Z5II debuts at a higher price, $1,799.95 as a body only, $1,999.95 with the Z 24-50mm, or $2,499.95 with the Z 24-200mm zoom.

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Jim Fisher
Jim Fisher @jimfshr
24 Oct 24

The Leica M3 just turned 70, to mark the occasion Leica released a 250 unit limited run M Edition 70 (based on M-A film cam) plated in platinum. More on that, the history of the M line, and some personal reflections here: https://t.co/6zd0iERUTk

Jim Fisher
Jim Fisher @jimfshr
17 Oct 24

RT @PCMag: US Customs and Border Protection is apparently blocking some of the imports over concerns the drones were made with forced labor…

Jim Fisher
Jim Fisher @jimfshr
15 Oct 24

Just published: my review of the Canon EOS R5 Mark II which proved to be a substantial step up from the original in terms of focus, e-shutter usability, and video. https://t.co/FUOXN35jG3