What a Street Photographer Sees vs What He Shoots
A street photographer has revealed the fascinating difference between what he sees and the final image that he shoots.
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A street photographer has revealed the fascinating difference between what he sees and the final image that he shoots.
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The year 2024 was quite exciting for gear enthusiasts. We saw exceptional launches from the big players, such as Sony, Canon, and Nikon, but also smaller manufacturers such as Pentax. There were some cameras that truly surprised us with their innovation and performance, but some also frustrated and enraged us. thephoblographer.com »
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It's a question that it seems everyone is trying to gatekeep the answer to -- and everyone thinks that they're right. What is street photography? The genre has been around for many, many years and is often attributed to the founders of Magnum Photos in some ways. thephoblographer.com »
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Back on April 11, News Editor, Nilofer Khan, ran through the numbers of what Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs would end up costing photographers. Since then, professionals and enthusiasts alike have begun to feel the impact of the self-inflicted economic uncertainty. thephoblographer.com »
Images: © Andrew Wille Meme culture thrives on exaggerated content, and depth or restraint is often an afterthought. The viral "What I See vs. What I Take" trend is different. It's recently filled Instagram feeds with before-and-after images. dpreview.com »
As we published last month, the long-rumored Canon RF 200-500mm f/4L IS USM appears to have been shelved. In its place, sources tell us, Canon is working on a new super-telephoto: the RF 300-600mm f/5. canonrumors.com »
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When the Canon EOS R7 was launched, people stood divided about the camera, as it was an APS-C offering from the company. But it wasn't after the reviews that one began to appreciate the device and the specifications it offered. thephoblographer.com »
Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere, or PUNCH, is a spacecraft array that has sent its first photos back after its launch into polar orbit on March 11. The goal of the mission is to examine how solar corona transitions into solar wind, which is what is visible as auroras on Earth. [Read More] petapixel.com »
"Their film is still pretty erratic," I say to the head of product management of Polaroid -- not knowing who they were yet staying resound in my unshakable confidence on the statement. Yet despite this and complaints from friends at my yoga studio who said that the film took a while to fully develop, I've never seen people literally do a dance of excitement while shaking a Polaroid picture in their hands. thephoblographer.com »
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Hasselblad is one of the few camera brands that has been able to send its devices to space. Their legacy is pretty amazing, considering the kind of innovations they were able to achieve over the decades. thephoblographer.com »
Tamron has been making lenses since 1950 and experienced many significant shifts in the photography landscape. While the move from film to digital was perhaps the greatest transition of all, the adoption of mirrorless camera technology has also impacted Tamron's business. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The New York Jets have released a video showing what it is like for their photographer Sarah Snyder to cover an all-action NFL game day. [Read More] petapixel.com »
When the world of photography is changing rapidly, many of us wonder where it will all lead us. The evolution of film to digital and the introduction of generative AI are a few significant advancements that made us wonder how much of the innovation will benefit photographers. thephoblographer.com »
A total lunar eclipse will be visible across the entirety of North America, most of South America, and other parts of the world tonight and tomorrow, March 13 and 14. [Read More] petapixel.com »
PetaPixel reported on WhiteWall's new Shopify integration when it was announced late last month, but it is such a big deal, it is worth taking a closer look. PetaPixel chatted with WhiteWall CEO Thomas Alscheid and pro photographer Per Appelgren about the integration and what it means for photographers. [Read More] petapixel.com »
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After every announcement, there’s always the desire to know what’s coming next. The Canon PowerShot V1 was announced in Asia as you know, but when it will come to the rest of the world could be up in the air. canonrumors.com »
Additional lights are some of the most useful accessories for a variety of photographers. They can help add details in low light, give a soft touch to a portrait, or even help one achieve their creative vision using colors. thephoblographer.com »
Drone footage has finally uncovered what narwhals, an iconic whale of remote Arctic waters, use their mysterious tusks for.
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Photography, like any other visual art form, showcases the beauty and terror of the world. Photographs hold the power to narrate a story, change the perceptions of the masses, and help transform society in the long run. thephoblographer.com »
Viltrox just posted a teaser to its Instagram that another lens will be joining the Air Series APS-C lens family on February 28. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Next week, the last and biggest international camera and photography expo in the world takes place in Yokohama, Japan: CP+. Ever since Photokina and Photo Plus went the way of the dodo, CP+ has grown in importance to camera and lens makers (especially since it's so close to home for most of them). [Read More] petapixel.com »
Next week we will have plenty of E-mount lens announcements. Here is what to expect: Sony (February 26) Sony 400-800mm f/6. 3-8. 0 G (B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama) Weight 2,5kg, 105mm Filter, 2999 Euro Sony 16mm f/1. sonyalpharumors.com »
This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team catches up on a huge pile of news and dives into a discussion on what Micro Four Thirds still needs to do in 2025 even with the release of the new OM System OM-3. [Read More] petapixel.com »
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As one of the few brands to still make rangerfinder cameras, there's no question that this is a Leica. Photo: Barney Britton The Leica SL3-S is an interesting camera in many respects, including being one of the first mirrorless cameras to make Content Credentials metadata available to the general public. dpreview.com »
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Introduction Today, we're continuing to go down the list of manufacturers to talk about what we actually expect them to make in 2025, and what we'd like to see them make – sometimes with little to no regard for the probability of our wishes being fulfilled. dpreview.com »
Do you know what to do if your Sony camera breaks? We’re going to tell you what to do if you’re both a professional and an amateur! Here’s a little-known fact: the warranty of your camera or lens doesn’t necessarily cover what happens to it in case of dust, inclement weather, etc. That’s why we … thephoblographer.com »