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US Drone Pilots Can Now Get Near-Real Time FAA Airspace Authorization

If you’re a recreational drone user in the United States, there’s cause to celebrate. Yesterday, the FAA announced that they have expanded their LAANC system to include recreational drone pilots, allowing users to get “near-real time” approval to fly in controlled airspace, as long as you stay below 400ft. The LAANC system (which is short […] petapixel.com »

2019-7-25 19:57

Cheap Photo: Fujifilm X-T20 $599, X-T2 $799, Nikon Z7 Save $400

New cameras come out, and older cameras go on sale or see permanent price drops, and just because they have a lower price, it doesn't mean that they have turned into bad cameras overnight; in fact, you can get some absolute bargains! The Fujifilm X-T20 is down to just $599, the X-T2 is only $799, and you can save a whopping $682 on the X-T2 with lens bundle! The Nikon Z7 has a $400 discount, and the incredible Sony a7r III has come down to just $2,498! For a limited time you can also get the complete guides to Lightroom and Photoshop for only $49 each, and the complete guide to Capture One Pro 12 for $59! You don't want to miss out on these camera deals, and deep discounts on accessories and more. thephoblographer.com »

2019-7-24 01:00

Cheap Photo: Up to $1,000 Off on Sony Cameras, Save on Lenses, More

Looking for a new camera or perhaps some new lenses? If so you should check out the camera deals we have found because they are red hot! Right now during Sony's Summer Splash event you can save $1,000 on the incredible Sony a9, you can pick up the Sony a7R III with a vanguard tripod, a Lowepro bag, and a Joby GorillaPod for $2,498 (save $500), and you can snag the a6000 for just $448. thephoblographer.com »

2019-7-19 01:00

Researchers Developed an AI that Can ‘Relight’ Portraits After the Fact

A group of researchers and engineers from UC San Diego and Google have trained a neural network to “relight” portraits after the fact “according to any provided environment map.” In other words: their system can take any photo and adjust the lighting at will—including the direction, temperature, and quality of the light. The technology was […] petapixel.com »

2019-7-16 22:35

Does Photography Really Mean Anything to Anyone in the Digital Age?

Photography, since the dawn of the digital camera and the smartphone has evolved into an art form that can be accessed by anyone, at anytime. Without even thinking about it, we can grab our cameras and we can rattle off pictures at a furious pace, and we can share them with the world in a split second, but how much do you really care about the photos you're taking? Do they really mean anything to you? Do you really care about other digital images you see on a daily basis? Join us after the break as we explore this a little more. thephoblographer.com »

2019-7-5 07:00

Hands-on with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C

Hands on with Hasselblad's X1D II 50C The new Hasselblad X1D II 50C is housed in a body that’s almost exactly the same as that used for the original X1D 50C. You will notice that the top plate and metal trim are now a dark grey instead of the lighter shade brushed chrome used on the original model, but there isn’t too much to tell them apart at first glance. dpreview.com »

2019-6-22 15:00

Attention, Photographers: Can You Ace This Quick Color Perception Test?

Being able to render colors accurately is definitely a big deal for photographers, which is why we make it a point to do routine monitor calibrations as part of our workflow. But, have you ever thought about whether you yourself have an accurate color perception? This quick test will let you know if you can actually get those colors right and notice subtle color differences. thephoblographer.com »

2019-6-18 16:00

This Software Can Undistort Faces at the Edges of Wide-Angle Photos

If you’ve ever found yourself at the edges of a group photo captured with a wide-angle lens, you may have noticed some strange stretching, squishing, and/or skewing that distort your face. Researchers have now created software that can automatically fix these wide-angle face distortions without affecting other parts of the photo. In a paper titled […] petapixel.com »

2019-6-14 21:46

An introduction to video tripods

The Benro S8 tandem So you're looking to shoot video and you need a tripod. Do you have one that you use for stills or maybe you're starting out with nothing and looking at purchasing your first one? Either way there are a few things that you need to consider. dpreview.com »

2019-5-31 16:00

Is the Olympus OM-D E-M1X right for you?

Is the Olympus E-M1X right for you? Our comprehensive Olympus E-M1X review is live if you'd like to dive deep into the camera's image quality, handling and autofocus performance. But for a more straightforward take on the E-M1X, here's how well-suited it is for a few popular photographic use cases: Sports and wildlife photography Landscape photography Wedding and event photography Portrait photography Video work All photos by Dan Bracaglia unless noted otherwise Sports and wildlife Fast burst shooting, reliable autofocus and controls that don't require you to take your eye from the finder - these are just some of the things you'll want from a camera if capturing peak action is your aim. dpreview.com »

2019-5-29 16:00