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 […]
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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
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. petapixel.com »
2020-12-30 20:34
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
The OM System recently unveiled the OM 3, along with the 17mm f1. 8 II and the 25mm f1. 8 II. The camera has received a positive review from us thanks to its ability to provide stunning visuals, computational photography, and great durability.
Curious camera trends are often the ones that change the direction of the market. For instance, when film was replaced with digital or digital, SLRs were taken over by mirrorless. While these trends may come and go, they are often foreseen by companies as a chance to shake up the camera industry and for good.
Tamron is one of the few companies that has evolved impressively over the years. There was a time when one would not consider purchasing a third-party lens, as it was not often considered "the best" by many photographers.
Alongside its new ZV-E10 II vlogging camera, Sony has unveiled a new APS-C kit zoom lens for content creators, the E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II. [Read More]
Zoom lenses are great, but what do photographers reach for when they need extra zoom and don't have a longer lens? A handy little add-on lens known as the teleconverter allows them to get closer to the subject without sacrificing resolution.
The new Mercedes-Benz 2024 E-Class sedan is laden with technology in the cabin, including a dashboard-mounted selfie camera that allows owners to use their vehicle like an in-car office. [Read More]
In a return to the old normal, Snap Camera, which added filters to Zoom calls, is going away.
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