There's more to consider than focal length and price when buying a new lens. Lenses come with an assortment of features such as stabilization and weather sealing, plus issues like distortion and bokeh. [Read More]
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Back in the days of film photography, things weren’t quite as advanced as they are in our modern digital era. Photographers struggled to manipulate available light or had to work a lot harder to capture simple in-camera effects. petapixel.com »
2022-11-22 23:44
There are many types of camera lenses out there, and it can be a bit confusing and even frustrating trying to sort it out because not every lens will be right for the type of photo you are trying to capture in a particular situation. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-11-07 23:31
We've updated our 'best cameras for portraits' buying guide, and Canon's EOS R5 narrowly edges out the also-excellent Sony a7R IV.
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I've seen some pretty crazy things get recommended for cleaning lenses. A few years ago, Pop Photo said that Vodka worked. We've done a few demonstrations with Isopropyl alcohol. But a document in the CIA's archive is different. thephoblographer.com »
2020-11-19 02:00
Olympus Europe has partnered with photographer Fernando Marmolejo to share an in-depth guide on how to clean and disinfect both non-weather-sealed and weather-sealed camera systems. While this is clearly an advertisement of sorts for Olympus camera systems, it’s also an insightful guide on how you can keep your gear as clean as possible, especially during a global pandemic. dpreview.com »
2020-08-17 19:11
Yes, the beginning of this video was meant to be a funny, but shockingly extreme example of sensor dust. And it was removed very easily with the basic sensor cleaning technique described below. Author’s Note: Your sensor is an expensive area of your camera. If you are unsure in any way or feel that you […] petapixel.com »
2020-08-11 00:50
Wedding photographer Reggie Ballesteros gets a lot of questions from aspiring wedding photographers, and one of the most common is: how do you use off-camera flash? So he’s created a comprehensive guide that covers his entire process—from the gear he uses, to his thought process during setup, through execution. “In this video, I break it […] petapixel.com »
2020-03-04 00:44
Panasonic’s full-frame S1H full-frame mirrorless camera has been certified as a Netflix primary camera and is now part of the Netflix Post Technology Alliance. This recognition means productions are now able to use the relatively affordable S1H as a main camera, so long as the footage is captured within a range of formats and settings. dpreview.com »
2019-10-26 00:40
The Sony RX100 VII takes the place of its RX100 VA sibling as our top overall pick, while the Canon G5 X II replaces the Panasonic LX100 II as our alternate choice.
dpreview.com »2019-08-23 16:00
You don't need to buy the latest and greatest camera to take amazing photos. Our newly updated 'best camera bargains' buying guide highlights some slightly older cameras that are still worth your consideration. dpreview.com »
2019-07-01 16:00
We've updated our waterproof camera buying guide with the latest round of rugged compacts, and we've crowned a new winner as the best pick in the category: the Olympus TG-6. That is, unless you happen to find a good deal on the TG-5. dpreview.com »
2019-05-24 16:00
If you’ve ever handed your smartphone to a kind stranger and asked them to shoot a photo of you, you may have found it difficult to communicate exactly what framing and pose you’d like them to capture. petapixel.com »
2019-02-09 20:49
Everything you need to know to start shooting in manual mode. This is a syndicated blog post from Format originally done by Brit Weaver. Ready to get more creative with your photography? At first, having a digital or analog SLR camera is an exhilarating and intimidating experience. Most beginners play it safe with the automatic modes, thephoblographer.com »
2018-01-10 14:00
If you are just getting into shooting street photography, or if you are just looking for more information about the art of it then this is a post you will want to have a look at. So let’s get into it… thephoblographer.com »
2017-11-25 08:00
Well, the time has come for us to start doing our end of the year posts and one way we are planning to do that is with these ‘ultimate guide’ posts. On the docket for today is Nikon, which has had a bit of a down year, despite releasing arguably the best DSLR on the market in the D850. thephoblographer.com »
2017-11-23 08:00
Well, the time has come for us to start doing our end of the year posts and one way we are planning to do that is with these ‘ultimate guide’ posts. On the docket for today is Canon, which has continued to lead the digital camera marketplace with the dominance of their ever popular EF-based DSLR system. thephoblographer.com »
2017-11-20 14:00
We have posted a lot of great Sony guides here over the last year regarding everything from cameras to lenses, accessories and everything in-between. If you’re looking for an easy place to get some information on Sony’s E-Mount system then you are in the right place. thephoblographer.com »
2017-11-20 08:00
This guide is a guest blog post from photographer Marcin Wajda on choosing a medium format film camera based on just a few of the best offerings out there. Enjoy! thephoblographer.com »
2017-07-15 14:30
Ben Affleck fully geeked out over cameras in his wife Jennifer Lopez's new Prime Video documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told. [Read More]
Alongside the Leica M11-P camera, Leica has announced a new generation of the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. wide-angle prime lens. [Read More]
Photographers everywhere are hyped for whenever the Leica Q3 hits the market. In fact, when I was being briefed on the Leica M11 Monochrom, I thought it was finally the Q3. But alas, that hasn't been the case.
There are lenses that I find utterly boring. And I know that I'm not alone because our staff says the same thing. They're the kind of lenses that when you go to write about them, you dread the experience because it isn't a fascinating or fun lens to write about.
Fujifilm Japan has published a video tour of one of its camera and lens factories. In total, the company has six production facilities, including four in Japan. [Read More]
In August 2013, we published our Fujifilm 18mm f2 lens review. Back then, this lens was widely loved for its size, fast aperture, and a whole lot more. Recently photographers got an 18mm f1. 4 R WR lens that does an incredible job.