This past year has seen pretty much every major camera manufacturer release software that allows for a set of cameras to work as a webcam for your computer. But what if your camera isn’t supported? Luckily, there is a cheap, easy solution to that.
Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus, and Panasonic have all released software […]. petapixel.com
Turning on the lights in your photos can change the whole atmosphere of your scene and let the glow …
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Fotodiox has shared a step-by-step video tutorial on how to turn a simple household magnifying glass into a focusable lens on a mirrorless camera for a unique vintage effect. Although modern cameras are capable of producing tack-sharp results, some photographers and filmmakers might want to turn towards a softer and more imperfect lo-fi look which […] petapixel.com »
2021-09-09 20:49
Retro Game Couch made this 3-minute video showing how you can convert an old Game Boy Camera into a “modern” webcam. It may not have the best resolution — it’s 8-bit, after all — but it will certainly guarantee you a lot of attention in your next Zoom meeting. Why would you want to do […] petapixel.com »
2021-07-27 17:23
Photographer Serge Ramelli recently put together a fun tutorial that shows you how to do something that might seem, at first, impossible: he takes a daylight photo and, using only local adjustments, he turns it into a nighttime or “blue hour” shot complete with lamplight. The tutorial takes about 17 minutes in all, and he […] petapixel.com »
2020-08-13 17:51
Sean from Fotodiox has created a fun step-by-step guide that will show you how to turn any portable scanner into a 4×5 digital back for large format cameras. DIY lovers, get your tools ready, this is both simple and effective. petapixel.com »
2020-03-13 22:03
There is an almost endless supply of lighting modifiers available on the market right now, some are cheap and some of the better ones are certainly a lot more expensive. But does cost directly relate to quality? Well, a lot of the time yes it does if you’re referring to build quality. In general, the […] petapixel.com »
2017-11-25 18:57
My latest photo series, Pyramids In The Sky, was inspired when my wife and I visited the Mayan Ruins of Chacchoben while on a cruise in 2015. I have always been intrigued by ancient civilizations and how they were able to build these massive structures, seeing the pyramids in person was an inspiring experience. The […] petapixel.com »
2017-03-22 18:02
If you want a neat example of creativity in action, look no further than photographer Andrew Tihi‘s recent portrait adventure. Watch as he uses a backlit bus stop advertisement to help him capture a glowing portrait against a white backdrop. petapixel.com »
2016-11-02 01:17
This is an incredibly simple idea, but somehow we’ve never seen it done before. Forget expensive motion controlled timelapse sliders, why not use that old electric toy train you have collecting dust in the attic? Okay, fine, not everyone has one of these just laying around, but if you have a toy train in storage, […] petapixel.com »
2016-09-06 20:45
A live webcam has been captivating viewers in China by letting them watch and feed stray cats.
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Razer wants you to take your webcam seriously enough that you would spend $300 to get the quality the Kiyo Pro Ultra can deliver. [Read More]
The Insta360 X3 recently improved after the company released a free firmware update that adds mobile-to-desktop reframe data syncing, turns the 360-degree camera into a simple plug-and-play webcam, and enhanced PureShot image quality. [Read More]
When you set up a webcam, you usually park it in one ideal spot and leave it. The Cyber Acoustics CA Essential Webcam Flex looks to change that by changing all the angles. [Read More]
Razer has announced the Kiyo Pro Ultra webcam, which it says uses the largest sensor on any webcam made to date and is positioned as "DSLR-level" in image quality. [Read More]
A Dutch court has ruled that a U.S.-based software company violated an employee's human rights after it forced him to keep his webcam on while working. [Read More]
With 75% of their users believing video quality matters for job success, HP has announced a new line of products that enable studio-quality video conferencing while at home. [Read More]