Polaroid LED Macro Flexi Light

Polaroid has announced the new Polaroid LED macro flash flexi light with twin antennas.

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2017-8-25 17:00

Equivalence is useful if you have any interest in light (and as a photographer, you probably should)

Photography is all about light, something you’ll quickly discover even if you’re not familiar with the word’s Greek origins. Most of the time, we use a standard framework (the standard exposure model) to discuss how much light your camera is receiving. dpreview.com »

2017-8-23 16:00

Video: Six lighting tips for flash photography newbies

If you're taking our advice from this morning and buying your first flash soon, a few beginner tips on mixing flash with ambient light will really help you take advantage of your new gear. dpreview.com »

2017-8-22 01:38

The Absolute Best Cameras For Working In Low Light From Each Brand

These days many photographers like to work in a variety of situations, from bright noon sun to starlight, but many cameras can’t handle themselves well in all these situations. So, if you are a photographer that finds themselves wanting a camera that can handle itself in lower light scenarios as well as during the day, which cameras should you be considering? thephoblographer.com »

2017-8-22 01:00

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 quick review

The Mi Max 2 is the latest incarnation of Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi's large-format 'phablet. ' It combines a very large 6. 44" Full-HD screen that allows for split-screen applications with Qualcomm's upper mid-range chipset Snapdragon 625, 4GB of RAM and storage options up to 128GB. dpreview.com »

2017-8-12 13:00

How To Build a DIY Triangle LED Light

There are plenty of tutorials on the web for how to create DIY ring lights, but this build has a unique take. The 10-minute video by Caleb Pike of DSLR Video Shooter will take you through the steps required to build a triangular “ring” LED light that can be dimmed. This triangular “ring” light will create a […] petapixel.com »

2017-8-12 20:17

Это первый 81-мегапиксельный снимок сделанный Light L16

В прошлом месяце компания Light начала первые поставки камеры L16. Это, пожалуй, самая необычная и ожидаемая новинка в фотоиндустрии, за этим проектом мы уже следим с 2015 года и вот, наконец, появились первые реальные фотографии сделанные этой камерой. photar.ru »

2017-8-6 14:31

New 500px Classes: Natural Light, Composition, Why Images Work, Photoshop Compositing

Get to know 500px Class instructors for the month of August.

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2017-8-4 20:00

Full-res image samples from the 16-module Light L16 camera

The Light L16 camera has been in the works for years now. A 16-module camera that looks like a smartphone, it uses up to 10 camera modules at once to capture 52-megapixel (minimum) photographs, and promises to "DSLR quality in the palm of your hand. dpreview.com »

2017-8-3 18:20

Review: Interfit Honey Badger Monolight (NSFW)

Today, Interfit is announcing their new Interfit Honey Badger Monolight that is designed to function as an affordable option for someone that needs both a monolight and a constant light. In fact, we're talking about a $299 price point with a softbox included. thephoblographer.com »

2017-8-2 19:00

Official Light L16 Sample Images

Palo Alto based startup Light has released a number of sample images - including a few ultra-high-resolution ones - taken with their unique L16 camera, a new kind of imaging device sporting 16 camera modules. Read more and comment » photographyblog.com »

2017-8-1 17:00

Hard vs Soft Light: A Look at the Effects of Diffusion Panels

Here’s a 3-minute video by photographer Francisco Hernandez that shows the difference diffusion panels can make for an outdoor portrait. There are both pros and cons to hard or soft light, but knowing which one to use and when is always handy. petapixel.com »

2017-7-28 20:53

What is a Curved Sensor?

How would like a camera that is smaller than your current D-SLR and yet can shoot in low-light conditions, producing images that are sharper than you're used to? That’s the promise of curved sensor technology, and it’s about to hit commercial cameras. digitalrev.com »

2017-7-31 03:00

My Photo Project ‘Life Inside A Light Bulb’

I am Adrian Limani an Albanian self-taught photographer.I do different kind of photography and I also do conceptual photos basis in my own photos.This is one of my creative art photo collections that I have named "Life inside a Light bulb". boredpanda.com »

2017-7-29 16:20

A Crisp, Honey-Colored Light By Sanwal Deen

A crisp, honey-colored light lazily dripped between the branches and poured itself over the wild horse. The light had traveled for eight minutes, traversing 95 million miles filled with space, dust, clouds, bacteria, mountains, insects, trees, and a lot more, just so it could dapple the wild horse and enter my camera. thephoblographer.com »

2017-7-26 01:00

How Quick Thinking and an iPhone LED Light Led to a Nat Geo Cover Photo

Photographer Alessandro Barteletti had one of his photo featured on the cover of this month’s issue of National Geographic Italia. It’s a beautiful portrait of Italian astronaut Paolo Nespoli that was created thanks to quick thinking and the LED flashlight on an iPhone. petapixel.com »

2017-7-26 22:26

Stanford develops extra-wide 4D light field camera... for robots

The monocentric lens (fore), Lytro Illum (center), and a conventional lens with similar FOV and resolution (back). Photo courtesy of Stanford Computational Imaging Lab Stanford University has unveiled a new 4D camera created by postdoctoral fellow Donald Dansereau and assistant professor of electrical engineering Gordon Wetzstein alongside a team from the University of California, San Diego. dpreview.com »

2017-7-26 19:51

The Light that Albert Watson Shapes

Albert Watson has been a working photographer in New York City since 1976, where he began primarily as a commercial photographer, before finding his passion and transitioning into a more fine art look. thephoblographer.com »

2017-7-25 22:13

Learning to 'see' light, tips from a National Geographic photographer

National Geographic photographer Bob Holmes takes stunning photos all over the world. But when you ask him how he captures these images, he won't tell you about his favorite lens or any specific technique he uses. dpreview.com »

2017-7-25 20:38

Voyager is a waterproof, smart LED light stick that you control with a phone

A new Indiegogo campaign is seeking funding for Voyager, a waterproof smart light stick made with LEDs, a diffuser tube, integrated battery, remote controller, and animation controller. Voyager is the brainchild of Digital Sputnik, which says it packed all the features from its other DS products into this light stick. dpreview.com »

2017-7-21 17:10

Review: Lumu Power Light Meter (Apple iPhone)

For years and years, I always wondered why no one had any sort of flash enabled light meter available for the iPhone; but then Lumu went and got the Lumu Power Kickstarted. It may have taken quite a long time, but it's finally out the door. thephoblographer.com »

2017-7-20 01:00

How to Use a Tube Light as an Invisible Softbox

Want to try out product photography but can’t afford a softbox? They can be expensive pieces of kit, but invisible ones cost a lot less. In this 6-minute video by Leo Rosas, learn how to use a cheap tube light as a makeshift softbox. petapixel.com »

2017-7-19 18:35

Наконец-то начались поставки инновационной камеры Light L16

Камера Light L16 фактически состоит из шестнадцати отдельных камерных модулей. Готовые фотографии получаются совмещением снимков, получаемых с помощью этих модулей. prophotos.ru »

2017-7-18 17:40

16-модульная камера Light L16 наконец отправляется на рынок

Прошло четыре года с тех пор, как Light. co начала разработку своего уникального устройства L16. Сейчас уже начались поставки тем, кто оформил предзаказ. Камера с 16 фотомодулями размером со смартфон по заявлению производителя обеспечивает качество изображения сопоставимое с зеркалками. photar.ru »

2017-7-16 23:06

Стартовали поставки 16-модульной камеры Light L16

Сроки поставок перенесли почти на год, чтобы покупатели получили максимально качественный продукт. Ждать пришлось три года, но этот день все-таки настал: вчера компания Light начала официальные поставки своей 16-модульной камеры для клиентов, которые оформили предзаказ. fototips.ru »

2017-7-15 09:57

That crazy 16-module Light L16 camera is finally shipping today

The Light L16 boasts a crazy 16 total camera modules, creating images by blending photos taken with all 16 simultaneously. Photo: Light. co It took four years, but Light. co's L16 computational photography camera is officially shipping to pre-order customers. dpreview.com »

2017-7-15 00:44

Rainbow Light Painting Photos with a DIY Reflective Tube

Here’s a neat idea for light painting photos: if you build a custom light tube using a certain type of reflective metallic material, your photos will look like they’re filled with rainbows. petapixel.com »

2017-7-6 21:31

Vintage Camera Review: Pentax Spotmatic (M42 Screwmount)

Pentax has has a number of great cameras over the years, but if you're going to get something cheap and reliable, one of the best options has to be the Pentax Spotmatic. The little camera is one of the first options to offer a TTL (through the lens) light meter though otherwise is completely mechanical. thephoblographer.com »

2017-6-30 07:00

How Light Can Change Emotion in Your Portraits

It goes without saying that lighting is an incredible important aspect to any genre of photography. But in portraiture, light can be used to create, or enhance, emotion in a photo. In this 13-minute video by The Slanted Lens, photographer Jay P. petapixel.com »

2017-6-29 21:53

No More Light Painting Inside National Parks?

Buried within the 2016 Superintendent’s Compendium for Grand Tetons National Park & John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway is a small, pesky provision that disallows the use of strobes or other artificial light from dusk til dawn. petapixel.com »

2017-6-23 17:54

Caltech research team develops lensless camera

Image: Caltech Smartphone cameras have improved considerably over the past few years but despite innovations such as image stacking and dual cameras with image fusion technology the cameras are still limited by the laws of physics. dpreview.com »

2017-6-23 23:02

Caltech Made a Sensor That Could Be the Lensless Camera of the Future

The brainiacs at Caltech have produced something really cool: an imaging chip that produces an image from light sensors… without lenses. It’s a chip that could be the birth of the future of photography. petapixel.com »

2017-6-23 21:56

Manfrotto Pro Light Bumblebee Camera Bag Family

Manfrotto have unveiled Pro Light Bumblebee camera bag family.

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2017-6-17 17:00

Watch a mirror, LED, razor and a camera make the invisible visible

If you have a camera and a long lens, then you're halfway toward a Schlieren photography setup. YouTube channel Veritasium demonstrates the effect in the video above, essentially revealing gasses and airflow normally invisible to the human eye. dpreview.com »

2017-6-16 02:38

Manfrotto Launches New Bumblebee Line of Pro Light Camera Bags

Manfrotto has updated its line of Pro Light Bumblebee camera bags with two backpacks and two messenger bags, which the company says are designed for comfort in harsh outdoor conditions and huge storage capacity. petapixel.com »

2017-6-14 20:59

Manfrotto Launches New Bumblebee Pro Light Camera Bags

Manfrotto has updated its line of Pro Light Bumblebee camera bags with two backpacks and two messenger bags, which the company says are designed for comfort in harsh outdoor conditions and huge storage capacity. petapixel.com »

2017-6-15 20:59

This Photographer Uses a Flash Drone to Light Difficult Portraits

Want to place an off-camera flash where stands and assistants can’t go? Try mounting it to a drone. That’s what Chinese photographer Fuyan Liu does to light difficult portraits in extreme situations. petapixel.com »

2017-6-14 21:24

5 Inspiring Videos Featuring Canon’s ‘Explorers of Light’ Photographers

Canon have added 5 new videos to their Explorers of Light showcase series, in which members of their pro team discuss their careers and their passion for photography. Established in the mid-90’s, Canon’s ‘Explorers of Light’ team comprises dozens of highly skilled professional photographers and cinematographers, representing a wide range of specialties and styles. Michael […] petapixel.com »

2017-6-8 17:08

NanGuang releases compact LED panels and accessories for studio use

Chinese lighting and accessory manufacturer NanGuang has revealed a new compact LED light panel for studio use, as well as a wall arm and a background support kit. The Combo 40C LED flat panel light comes with a built-in soft diffuser and features 0-100% dimming control. dpreview.com »

2017-6-7 20:43

Canon demonstrates its cameras' low light capabilities in two new videos

Canon US has published two new videos that show off the low-light capabilities of several of its camera models. The company says “See Beyond Darkness and See the Light showcase the capabilities of Canon imaging technology which enables researchers, professional photographers, cinematographers and enthusiasts to shoot impactful clear and crisp imagery, even when masked in darkness due to extremely low-light conditions. dpreview.com »

2017-6-7 18:15

Using Creative Lighting Techniques to Mimic Natural Light

In this useful little tutorial, wedding photographer Bob Davis demonstrates how, with just a small amount of kit, you can combine speedlights with basic light modifiers to mimic two totally different natural light ‘looks’ in seconds. petapixel.com »

2017-6-6 17:58

Before you invest in LED lights, make sure you understand CRI

LED lighting technology is all the rage, and there are great reasons to invest in LED lights. (Beyond using them as a lightsaber. ) However, photographers are keenly aware that it's not just the light that's important, but also the quality of light you have. dpreview.com »

2017-5-29 21:00

NanGuang launches three new portable LED-lights

The NanGuang CNB144 LED panel retails for Chinese accessory manufacturer NanGuang has launched three new portable LED lights that are designed for use with DSLRs and mirrorless system cameras and attach via the hotshoe. dpreview.com »

2017-5-27 23:30

5 Tips on How to Choose a Location for Natural Light Portraiture

Shooting portraits in natural light can sometimes honestly be tougher than using a flash; but that's all considering that you haven't done any sort of scouting beforehand. However, natural light portraiture can be pretty simple if you can find a way to figure out the artistic vision parts as the technical parts can all be pretty simple too once you just pay attention to and carefully think about what you want. thephoblographer.com »

2017-5-23 07:00

How to Build a Dirt Cheap DIY Ring Light

Ring lights are a great piece of kit for illuminating your subject evenly and creating a distinctive catch light in the eyes. Unfortunately, these lights are typically expensive, but this short tutorial by Instructables user gravityisweak will show you how to building your own for next to nothing. This project makes use of a 12v halo […] petapixel.com »

2017-5-19 23:36

How to Build a LED Wand Light for $30

In this 8-minute video by Macroscope Pictures, learn how to build a color changing wand light with your own two hands for only $30 in materials. For an extra 15 bucks, you can add a Wi-Fi controller and control the finished product with your phone. petapixel.com »

2017-5-13 17:06

Illuminati is the World’s First Bluetooth Light and Color Meter

The Illuminati is the world’s first Bluetooth light and color meter that works wirelessly with smartphones. It’s a battery-powered device that connects to your iOS device, Android or smartwatch over Bluetooth, allowing you to take live readings without stepping away from your camera. petapixel.com »

2017-5-10 20:30

Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF Gallery and 1st Impressions

Sony made big claims about its FE 100mm F2. 8 STF GM OSS when it was launched earlier this year, particularly about the bokeh it produces. And the fact that it's the first lens of its kind to autofocus, not to mention include optical image stabilization. dpreview.com »

2017-5-9 13:00

National Geographic photographer shares tips for controlling light

National Geographic photographer Bob Holmes has posted a video on YouTube explaining how to control the three different types of light to give your pictures the trademark look from the famous magazine. dpreview.com »

2017-5-9 00:07

Creating the Photograph: Travis Singleton’s “There’s light in the dark side”

In the early 90's, photographer Travis Singleton got his hands on a Minolta XD-5 35mm film camera. then he took a break from photographer and went digital. Born on a small farm in rural Nova Scotia, he grew up on the east coast of Canada. thephoblographer.com »

2017-5-4 10:00