Maven Adds Even More Filters to Its Marvelous Magnetic Filter Series

Maven Filters just launched the third wave of its award-winning magnetic filter series on Kickstarter.

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2025-8-16 23:06

RapidRaw – An Open Source Alternative To Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Lightroom is a resource hog. It has been for nearly a decade, to the best of my recollection. It didn't matter what spec-ed out Mac or Windows system I had; even seemingly basic touchups to photos, especially raw ones, would cause my RAM usage to spike. thephoblographer.com »

2025-7-9 10:00

Fujifilm GFX100RF Review: The Brutally Honest Review

Want to know how I know that the Fujifilm GFX100RF was made for photographers and not really for video shooters? Well, there are a lot of ways. But perhaps my favorite is that, like the Fujifilm X100vi, they didn't even put a video record button on it. thephoblographer.com »

2025-4-29 22:00

Japan’s 2025 CP+ Camera Show Got Even Bigger

Japan's CP+ show is the last remaining major international photography exposition, taking the mantle from Photokina after it shuttered in 2020. While the show appeared larger in scale this year than in previous years, the organization behind it confirmed that the 2025 show grew yet again. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-4-22 23:33

OnePlus 13 Hands-On: A More Complete Smartphone With Even Better Photo Features

The OnePlus 13 got its reveal, but perhaps even more revealing is how much the company is trying to make its flagship more accessible. To do it, it’s embracing MagSafe (albeit only with its phone cases) and including a software feature in OxygenOS to enable sharing with iPhone users. petapixel.com »

2025-1-8 17:44

The Very Bright and Accurate Maxima 6 Mk. II LED Is Even More Powerful

Italian lighting company Maxima announced the Maxima 6 Mark II, an upgraded version of the Maxima 6 light for professional photographers and videographers. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-10-4 19:18

What Even is a ‘Cinema’ Lens, Anyway?

If you, like me, are prone to idly perusing the catalogs of your favorite camera store searching for the next bit of kit to add to your collection, you’ve probably stumbled into the “Professional Video” section and been absolutely bowled over by how much money one can spend on literally anything in this category. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-9-30 21:21

Here's Shogun's cinematographers on their Emmy-winning process

Image: FX Shogun, the FX show set in feudal era Japan, has broken the record for the most Emmys won by a show in a single year, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The show won 18 awards, including the one for 'Outstanding Cinematography For A Series (One Hour). dpreview.com »

2024-9-18 16:00

The Phoblographer is About to Majorly Change: A Note From the Founder

Some of the greatest photographers in the world are keepers of a grove. They spread seeds and provide nourishing water and sunlight in ways they never thought imaginable. I've always bowed my head and dropped to my knees for these folks even if I am critical of them. thephoblographer.com »

2024-9-7 19:00

Canon announces even more supply shortages

We live in crazy camera manufacturing times. Canon has announced that even more products have made their list of short supply because of demand exceeding their expectations and global supply chain issues. canonrumors.com »

2024-8-2 08:02

The Canon R1 Feels Rushed Even With Three Additional Development Years

In some of PetaPixel's images of the Canon EOS R1, you may have noticed that the logo wasn't visible. In some cases, that was due to electrical tape blocking it, which is common practice for pre-release hardware that may be seen in public. petapixel.com »

2024-7-19 19:01

US Surgeon General Can’t Even Convince Himself That Social Media Warning Labels Are a Good Idea

As U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy attempted to advocate for warning labels on social media, he made a stronger case against the practice. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-6-19 17:31

Samsung is Discounting Monitors it Hasn’t Even Announced Yet

Samsung is advertising a $50 savings on monitors it intends to announce at some point in the near future but is providing no details on what they are, who they're for, and how much they might eventually cost. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-5-13 19:39

Nikon Updates Z9 Again: Even Better for Portraits, Wildlife, and Sports

Nikon described itself as "passionate" about providing firmware updates to its users, and the company demonstrated this commitment yet again with Nikon Z9 firmware version 5. petapixel.com »

2024-3-13 07:00

Nikon’s Best Camera is Even Better Now

We've updated our Nikon Zf review recently to include findings from Capture One Pro. We know that most readers use Lightroom, but if you're a Phoblographer membership subscriber, you can get a discount on Capture One Pro. thephoblographer.com »

2024-3-13 22:00

Even Though I’m Not Buying One, The Apple Vision Pro Blew Me Away

I can be called an Apple fanboy. I'd push back on the notion that I love everything the company does but for better or worse, I'm ingrained in the Apple ecosystem and have been for more than two decades. petapixel.com »

2024-2-9 22:26

Darktable 4.6.0 Makes the Free Lightroom Alternative Even Better

Popular and excellent open-source photo editing app darktable has been updated to version 4.6.0, adding numerous critical features to the app. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-30 21:57

Canon RF 10-20mm f/4 L Review: A Full-Frame Favorite Gets Even Wider

The Canon EF 11-24 f/4 L lens was an extremely wide-angle lens that found popularity with DSLR users. Although it could easily be adapted to RF mirrorless cameras, doing so would make its bulky size more cumbersome and it was quite expensive -- but now there is an RF solution. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-12 18:01

Tamron’s Best Lens Was Just Made Even Better

We've added an update to our Tamron 35-150mm f2-2. 8 lens review. This lens has gone through a few things since it launched. There were added firmware updates along with bringing it to Nikon Z mount. thephoblographer.com »

2023-11-8 14:00

Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 VXD VC G2: Making a Good Thing Even Better

The original Tamron 70-180mm f/2. 8 Di III VXD has quite a wordy title to say. Luckily, it's worth the hassle because it is one of my favorite lenses in recent memory. petapixel.com »

2023-10-28 09:05

WD Drives Flash a Warning After 3 Years, Even if Nothing is Wrong

Western Digital drives in a Synology NAS will apparently flash a warning to users to replace them after they sense they have been powered on for three years, even if nothing is actually wrong with the drives. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-15 19:49

Modern Low Light Autofocus is Really Bad. And Here’s Why.

"Oh man, you don't even need to have the photographer; what's the point of even hiring one?" This is what a marketing rep from a competing company told me when the Sony a1 was launched. He was impressed. thephoblographer.com »

2023-5-8 07:00

The “upsetting” future we are in: How I created a “photographic” image without even thinking about it

You see that image above? I trained ChatGPT to learn my photography style and to translate it into the right prompts and parameters to generate new AI images on Midjourney. I can now generate any landscape image I want with the style I want, even with the camera setup I want, without me even have… sonyalpharumors.com »

2023-4-15 08:52

Midjourney v5 Creates Photorealistic Images and Even Does Hands Correctly

Midjurney v5 has arrived this week with the latest model of the acclaimed AI image generator boasting stunning photorealistic images and humans that have five fingers per hand. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-3-17 17:00

The Beloved Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Is Even Better Now

The Canon RF 70-200mm f2.8 lens is another favorite zoom lens among the Photographer staff. It produces images with vibrant hues, plenty of details, and a true-to-life perspective. It's easy to see why it's often dubbed as the quintessential wedding photography lens. thephoblographer.com »

2023-2-26 14:00

The Wonderful Fujifilm XH2s Is Even Better

Everyone on the Phoblographer staff looks forward to photographing with Fujifilm. The Fujifilm XH2s quickly became a favorite of our Reviews Editor, Hillary. She gave it our Editor’s Choice Award. thephoblographer.com »

2023-2-17 08:00

RODE NT-USB+ Studio Microphone Review: Good Gets Even Better

RODE's NT-USB+ is a modern update on a microphone that was one of the best desktop podcasting mics you could buy for the past several years. This new version makes necessary upgrades without taking away from what made the original great. petapixel.com »

2023-2-4 22:38

Not Even Qualcomm Thinks People Are Going to Buy Smartphones Right Now

Even Qualcomm, the company that makes the near-ubiquitous Snapdragon brand of smartphone chips, doesn't think many people are going to be buying smartphones -- at least not in the first half of 2023. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-2-4 19:34

You Are About to See Even More Ads on Instagram

As Meta is struggling to revive its falling revenue in order to reverse its downward financial spiral, it is adding new ways for advertisers to clutter up your feeds. petapixel.com »

2022-10-5 23:58

DMV Photographer ‘Perfects Process’ and Even Has Posing Technique

DMV photographer Michal Ziemet believes he has perfected the process of taking driver's license photos after shooting half a million of them. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-9-22 18:16

You Are Still a Photographer, Even If No One Likes Your Images

I think we have all been there. After the culling, editing, and sweating over every detail we post our latest masterpiece only to be greeted by three likes. One is from our mother, the other two from our friends that know nothing about photography. petapixel.com »

2022-5-23 17:13

Grab Some Fantastic Tenba Bags at Even Better Prices

One of my main camera bags is a Tenba. The Tenba DNA 15 Backpack is truly one that serves me well when I need it. And right now, there’s a fair amount of good Tenba gear at low prices on Amazon. thephoblographer.com »

2021-10-28 19:00

Godox Lights Are at an Even Better Price Right Now

Right now, Amazon has some special discounts on Godox flashes. We know lots of you prefer them to a bunch of others on the market. And for many reasons, we don’t blame you. We’ve reviewed the Flashpoint versions of those lights, which are more or less the same but made by Adorama. For most of thephoblographer.com »

2021-10-27 19:00

Breathtaking Photos of Earth Were Taken From Even Higher Than the ISS

NASA astronauts regularly share beautiful images of Earth captured from space. However, a recent batch of photos captured from an even higher orbit than the International Space Station (ISS) provides an even more astonishing view of planet Earth. petapixel.com »

2021-10-1 23:40

Why Every Photographer Should Shoot Film, Even in 2021

There are countless distractions that often hinder our creativity and photographic expression. The pressure and comparison that comes with social media can make digital photography end up feeling like a burden: Each shot must be better than the last and a photo with subnormal likes is a failure. What if there was a way to […] petapixel.com »

2021-4-13 19:40

OM Digital Piles On Even More Promises for New Products and Innovation

Since the completed transfer of Olympus’s imaging division to Japan Industrial Partners (JIP), the company has not announced or even hinted at any concrete examples of new products. But the company has continued to put significant press efforts behind promising that it will… eventually. petapixel.com »

2021-2-10 21:13

Master Off-Camera Flash For Just $57, Great Photography Guides Just $9

Joel Grimes is one of the most recognized names in photography, and for a short time, you can learn with him without breaking the bank. For a limited time, some of his best selling items have massive discounts. thephoblographer.com »

2021-1-23 20:00

Can You Even See the Difference Between 1080 and 8K?

YouTuber Matti Haapoja decided to put himself, and his viewers, to the test: can you tell the difference between shots taken in 1080p and those taken in 8K from the Canon EOS R5? He edited several clips back to back in a mix of 1080p and 8K to see if the average person watching on […] petapixel.com »

2020-10-13 20:28

I Sold Every Film Point and Shoot Camera I Have, But Kept This One

I don't think that it's even possible for Fujifilm to have created a better camera. The Fujifilm Natura S embodies everything perfect with keeping photography fun. And to keep it extra fun, you should get the pink version. thephoblographer.com »

2020-9-28 13:00

Canon's Q1 financial report shows Imaging Systems net sales and profits are down 13.9%, 80.6% YoY

Canon has released its first-quarter (Q1) financial report, revealing just how bad the COVID-19 pandemic has affected its bottom line and suggesting it's only going to get worse before it gets better. dpreview.com »

2020-4-24 23:24

Even with NAB cancelled Canon still plans to announce a new Cinema Camera shortly

NAB 2020 was supposed to take place next month but was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic yesterday. I have been told this won’t stop Read more... canonrumors.com »

2020-3-13 15:13

Fujifilm NEOPAN 100 ACROS II Ships Soon in 35mm and 120 (Exclusive)

Photographers lamented when Fujifilm NEOPAN 100 ACROS was discontinued; but according to Fujifilm Division President Manny Almeda, Millenials were the ones to help bring it back. Now, Fujifilm is announcing that Fujifilm NEOPAN 100 ACROS II is returning to the market on November 22nd. thephoblographer.com »

2019-11-13 05:00

Even On Fire, Notre-Dame Is Magnificent

April 15th, the 856 years-old Notre-Dame Cathedral is burning. Firefighters do their best, while Parisians gather around to pray and pay homage to their history. boredpanda.com »

2019-4-17 21:37

NVIDIA Unveils AI That Removes Noise, Grain, and Even Watermarks

NVIDIA has unveiled an impressive new AI that can automatically remove noise, grain, and even watermarks from photos. What’s even more impressive is the fact that it’s all accomplished without studying any examples of “clean photos” — all the AI needs are examples of corrupted images. petapixel.com »

2018-7-11 18:41

Opinion: What I’d Love to See in a Full Frame Ricoh GR Camera Body

There is a hope amongst many photographers out there: that one day a full frame Ricoh GR camera body might actually make it out into the world. It's the dream of many a photographer, especially those in the street photography community. thephoblographer.com »

2018-6-21 07:00

Did I Discover A New Era Of Photography Even Cuter Than Newborns?

We started pet sitting recently and I couldn't help myself... boredpanda.com »

2018-6-4 04:59

Get the Ultimate Photography Bundle for Just $97!

Ever been hesitant to print out your photos or even post your latest capture of your kid on Instagram, because you’re not exactly proud of them? (Even if you’re so proud of the people in front of your lens?) Then I have really good news: Photography is simply a skill, so that means you can learn and get better at it! If you want a shortcut to photos you’ll be proud to share, you need to check out something called the Ultimate Photography Bundle. photographyblog.com »

2018-2-28 14:00

17 photos of loving animals that even V-Day haters can’t resist

Haters gonna hate, except when confronted with photos of snuggling kittens. iso.500px.com »

2018-2-15 00:40

25 Times Animals Made Wedding Pics Even Better

Wedding Photography Select curate the best wedding photos from the best wedding photographers around the world. These Excellence Awarded images are a small selection of cute and hilarious animals misbehaving during the wedding day. boredpanda.com »

2018-1-11 22:22

Divided: I Photograph People, Who Are More Isolated Even Though They Are Physically Together

As a street photographer, I have been noticed that as the digital age becomes more and more advanced, people are more isolated even though they are physically together. boredpanda.com »

2017-12-12 10:29