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From Mount Kilimanjaro to the Grand Canyon, these tourist landmarks are some of the most expensive places to take a photo or selfie abroad. [Read More] petapixel.com »
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From Mount Kilimanjaro to the Grand Canyon, these tourist landmarks are some of the most expensive places to take a photo or selfie abroad. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Film is expensive -- and not everyone wants to spend that kind of money all the time. And for some jobs, a simulation will do well enough. In the past few years, brands have made it possible to get that look in-camera much easier. thephoblographer.com »
I have to be very blunt right now: the art side of the photography world is quite sucky right now. Everywhere I look, someone is trying to be an idea of a photographer but is really just working to get the most attention on themselves that they can. thephoblographer.com »
When Sony announced the a1 II last November, much was made of its mostly incremental upgrades. However, while the imaging pipeline is almost entirely unchanged, for working pros, that doesn't matter -- Sony cannot make the a1 II fast enough to keep pace with demand. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Versatility is always desirable when it comes to optics. Having a lens that can cover a wide range of focal lengths while collecting a decent amount of light is a supremely useful tool, but it is a challenging game for lens designers to play. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Google is slated to hold a surprisingly early Pixel smartphone event on August 13. The company has released a teaser video for the occasion, showing what appears to be a big new camera bump on the Pixel 9 Pro. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Expert testing shows that the Panasonic Lumix GH7 camera delivers significantly improved dynamic range performance at low ISOs compared to its predecessor, which is excellent news for Micro Four Thirds enthusiasts. [Read More] petapixel.com »
People love cats, dogs, and other pets. They are cute and lovable and make our lives so much better. Few capture the personalities of furry, four-legged friends quite like professional photographer Grace Chon, who has carved out a strong niche in the animal photography space. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Lots of people are fed up of hearing about Kate Middleton and her apparent penchant for Photoshop. But as yet another major photo agency goes on record to say another of her images was "digitally enhanced," there is a need for transparency. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Many serious photographers say you must calibrate and profile your monitor, and maybe they’re right. But most camera users in this world enjoy their pictures without getting bogged down by such technicalities. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Sports Illustrated, the foremost sports journalism outlet and purveyor of some of the world's best sports photography, has reportedly laid off many staffers. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Apple has officially entered the era of spatial computing, with the Vision Pro headset now available for customers to purchase. And being first through the door is not cheap. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Generative artificial intelligence is a highly contested topic in the art world. On the one hand, there’s the technology that saves hours of editing on changes they would have been making manually anyway. thephoblographer.com »
Peakto, CYME's photo cataloging software for Mac, just announced another update Wednesday, this time focused on improving performance and speed. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Nearly half of the people who have bought the Panasonic Lumix S5 II and S5 IIX are in their 20s and 30s, much younger than Panasonic expected ahead of the cameras launching early this year. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Our reader Wojtek made these nice size comparisons that clearly do show how Sony keeps increasing the Alpha cameras with every new generation. A chance to express my “rant” on the need of a Bigger body ASAP instead of letting us torture with incremental increases (see video on top). Preorders (shipment start Feb 23): Sony… sonyalpharumors.com »
Samsung has announced the Samsung Portable SSD T9, the successor to the T7. The Samsung T9 offers compelling performance improvements over its predecessor and sports an attractive new design. [Read More] petapixel.com »
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional photographer. There are untold hours of toil to perfect the craft and lots of money spent to reach a pro level. petapixel.com »
Today, Tamron is announcing the development of the Tamron 70-180mm f2. 8 G2 lens. The previous version came up a bit short in several ways, as we stated in our review. And the new one seems like a minor update overall until you really look underneath the surface of things. thephoblographer.com »
A photographer captured a stunning image of the Vegas Golden Knights shaped like a heart as the ice hockey team celebrated winning the Stanley Cup. [Read More] petapixel.com »
A photographer captured a plucky peregrine falcon battling a far larger pelican after it flew too close to its nest.
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petapixel.com »DJI has announced its third installment in the Mini series of drones in the Mini 2 SE, which goes pretty much unchanged from the last version other than dropping support for 4K video, but it gets much cheaper in exchange. [Read More] petapixel.com »
How much should photographers charge? I feel like that statement is as triggering as my toddler asking me about death or where babies come from. But unlike the age-appropriate answers we give our kids on hard topics, it’s important to do some adulting on the topic of money. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Unless you're working in the high-end product photography space, you probably aren't thinking about buying props for sets. But for those that do, there are some available that cost significantly more than many of the products they're designed to visually enhance. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Every professional photographer has asked at some point: How much should photography cost? It’s a longstanding question to which there’s no easy answer. But, could this be yet another annoyance that photographers could instead delegate to software? Zenfolio thinks so. thephoblographer.com »
Over the next ten years, the number of photographers is expected to grow by 17%, or more than double the average growth rate for all industries, according to the U. S. petapixel.com »
TechArt has brought back an improved version of its Leica M to Sony E-mount Autofocus Adapter after seven years of development with better performance, more powerful servo motors, and a compact design that still supports heavier lenses. [Read More] petapixel.com »
There’s a brand new feature in Google Photos that enables users to know how much space each image is taking up in the cloud. It’s located in the “backed up” category of the image’s metadata. [Read More] petapixel.com »
There is a lot of discussion these days about the pros and cons of post-processing. Is it good or bad, why do we do it at all, shouldn’t photography be representative of reality? Authentic? Isn’t the image out of a camera the real thing? Isn’t editing cheating? [Read More] petapixel.com »
"Seeing patterns in nature encourages me to create patterns of my own," says San Francisco-based photographer Stephanie Dolen about the inspirations behind her unique floral project. She enjoys documenting many of them in a flat lay layout in various patterns. thephoblographer.com »
For years the iPhone has been stuck with a 12-megapixel camera, whilst arguably still delivering great quality pictures, there has been no upgrade on resolution for multiple generations. petapixel.com »
In February, I wrote an article about why I love my Fujifilm XT2. While I'm not one to pat myself on the back, I'm very proud of that article. Not because it was popular with our readers, but because I was able to put into words the feelings I felt for something that those on the outside would see as merely a tool. thephoblographer.com »
One would think that a more expensive lens would outdo a cheaper lens. I mean, for the most part, that's absolutely true. There are lots of big factors to take into consideration with lenses. There's autofocus, image quality, weather sealing, and other tech. thephoblographer.com »
The global silicon shortage has resulted in a lack of supply across the electronics industry and the camera industry has been particularly hard hit. A new report alleges that the problem may be worse than some realize. [Read More] petapixel.com »
If you have a renovation project on your mind, this post will serve as a great inspiration. The post 30 Times People's Renovations Made Their Homes Much Cozier, Shared In This Online Group first appeared on Bored Panda. boredpanda.com »
"I like having only 36 photos to go through," says Mike Caputo when asked why he prefers analogue to digital for his photography work. Based in Hawaii for over two decades now, he enjoys being in complete control of his creative process, from shooting all the way to developing. thephoblographer.com »
Kit lenses are affordable ways to get started, but limited in their versatility. The new Tamron 18-300mm f3. 5-6. 3 Di III, however, feels like a kit lens on steroids. It has some of the same downfalls, but reaches much farther, shoots much closer, and doesn’t cost or weigh too much. thephoblographer.com »
One of the most important tools in a photographer’s toolkit is something many may be surprised by – a color-accurate monitor. But why are they so expensive, and why should a photographer spend so much on one? Regardless of the camera system, lighting brand, and type of lenses that a photographer has in their hands, […] petapixel.com »
Going through these photos is pretty much the same as walking around in wet socks. But in a weird way, that's what attracts you to them. Like a true masochist, you just can't stop scrolling. The post "I Want To Leave" Is Pretty Much The Weirdest Instagram Account, And Here Are 50 Pictures To Prove It first appeared on Bored Panda. boredpanda.com »
Since Apple launched the M1, software developers have been racing to release new versions of applications to take advantage of its new architecture, with the most recent update coming from the Capture One Pro team. petapixel.com »
Today's photography tip has nothing to do with how you use an editing tool but rather when you use it. Many photographers like to get home after a long photo walk, fire up the computer, and start editing. thephoblographer.com »
The Sigma FP-L is a confusing camera. Its pricing is a bit high. It has presumably the same sensor as the Sony A7RIV. The original FP is a much better cinema camera. Also, the aforementioned Sony is a much better stills camera. thephoblographer.com »
Many of us enjoy quality. Be it a car or a lens, there’s a pleasure in using quality things. And in the case of lenses, how perceivable is the quality of the images captured? The research for this article was prompted by my “lust” for the Voigtlander 50mm f/2 Apo Lanthar. Phillip Reeve has written […] petapixel.com »
Don’t think of the Sony Xperia Pro as another run-of-the-mill attempt at relevance in the consumer smartphone market. That’s not who this phone is for, and that becomes patently obvious just taking it out of the box. petapixel.com »
In a new project that mixes science and art, artistic duo Shinseungback Kimyonghun has created a series of images that have pixels removed until an AI program can no longer recognize the subject — in this case mountains. petapixel.com »
Photographer Kyle McDougall says that one question he gets asked a lot is if shooting in medium format film, such as 645, is really “worth it” compared to 35mm film. In this 11-minute video, he explains why he thinks it is. petapixel.com »
If you’ve got the blues, there’s nothing like cuddling under a warm blanket, grabbing a mug of hot tea and some childhood snacks, and thinking back to the good old days. The post 50 Obsolete Things To Prove How Much The World Has Moved On And Changed (New Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda. boredpanda.com »
Alongside DPReviewTV's re-assessment of the Canon EOS R6, we conducted some simple side-by-side testing of the latest firmware, in comparison to the original version. Our original tests showed that the R6 would deliver the promised amount of recording time in fairly challenging conditions, but that it would then struggle to recover. dpreview.com »
If identifying all the parking meters in the pic sends your brain into overdrive, we just want you to know, you're not the only one. boredpanda.com »
We've re-tested the Canon EOS R, using firmware v1.6 and updated the review. We've given particular focus to the Eye AF feature and have investigated both its performance and operation, which boost the camera's score and makes it much easier to shoot portraits. dpreview.com »