BenQ SW242Q Review: A Great Photo Editing Display in a Tiny Package

If you are anything like me, choosing a monitor smaller than 27 inches would be a hard decision to make when it comes to photo editing or video production. So it was pretty surprising that even with its smaller footprint and arguably "odd" 16:10 aspect ratio (2,560 by 1,600 pixels at max resolution), the $479 BenQ SW242Q 24 inch IPS display stands out as a very attractive option for retouchers and editors. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-2-11 23:46

Honor Magic 7 Pro Review: A Good Phone in a Sea of Great Ones

The Honor Magic 7 Pro has the potential to revolutionize mobile photography, but its image sensors and software computation may be holding it back. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-2-8 17:58

Our Website Without Ads Comes With a Great Perk!

Capture One is discounted for members! The New Phoblographer membership is now based on our website. Yes, we moved away from the app. It was a bittersweet move — but what we’re offering you now is even better. thephoblographer.com »

2025-1-19 08:00

Why Free Photography Contests are Great for Photographers

Before social media followers became a critical metric for gauging a photographer's work, individuals used photography contests to estimate one's aptitude. Unlike the clout culture, where likes equate to 'how good' someone is (most brands hire ambassadors based on this benchmark), competitions became a legitimate tool to unveil rising stars. thephoblographer.com »

2025-1-8 08:00

$25/Year For No Banner-Ads is Really Great!

That’s a great deal! Want our website without banner ads? The New Phoblographer membership is now based on our website. Yes, we moved away from the app. It was a bittersweet move — but what we’re offering you now is even better. thephoblographer.com »

2024-12-26 14:00

OnePlus Teases 13 Series Smartphone, Likely to Be a Great Choice for Photographers

The OnePlus 13 Series smartphones will be officially unveiled on January 7 at 10:30 AM EST (7:30 AM PST), coinciding with the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-12-18 23:12

The 2024 Booooooom Photo Awards Have Great Prizes

it's time to sit down and look at all you’ve accomplished in 2024. You'll want to pick your best and submit it to the Booooooom Photo Awards! thephoblographer.com »

2024-12-5 23:00

Great Food Photography Uses Intense Light to Show Food’s Unique Charm

Everyone has an intimate relationship with food. The job of food photographers, says an award-winning pro, is to create images that connect food’s personality to people who consume it. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-11-27 23:28

One of the Best Street Photography Cameras Has a Great Deal

It’s really hard to not want to bring the LUMIX S9 around with you everywhere. For the month of September, LUMIX has a few great deals that will make you want to switch right over. First off, their latest full-frame cameras can come with a free battery and $200 off. Specifically, you can get it … thephoblographer.com »

2024-9-13 19:00

Zhiyun Weebill 3E Cinepeer Gimbal Review: A Great Starting Point for Content Creators

Gimbals have become an essential tool for filmmakers and content creators who demand smooth, professional-quality footage while on the move. With the Weebill 3E Cinepeer, Zhiyun continues its legacy of affordable, compact, and surprisingly useful stabilizers that offer high-end performance at a mid-range price. petapixel.com »

2024-9-11 16:00

Need a Great Zoom Lens for Your Fuji Camera?

The Tamron 17-70mm f2. 8 is a fantastic option for your Fujifilm camera! There are lots of great deals on lenses this month — and we think these are probably going to be the best before the Black Friday 2024 time. thephoblographer.com »

2024-9-11 19:00

National Camera Day is a Great Time to Appreciate the Past and Look Toward Photography’s Future

June 29 is National Camera Day. To mark the occasion, PetaPixel chatted with KEH's CEO Noah Treshnell, and the company's Head of Photography, Ken Hamlett. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-6-29 15:00

There are some great lighting deals at Adorama

There are currently a lot of great deals on lighting and studio at Adorama from many brands including GVM, Flashpoint, Godox, Rotolight and more. Highlighted Deals canonrumors.com »

2024-5-30 10:39

Great Savings! Manfrotto Chicago Backpack 30 (Small, Dark Gray) $67.88 (Reg $227.88)

This is a great deal on a small Chicago Dark Gray Manfrotto backpack. It's a well-established fact that, in our universe, photographers can't have too many camera bags. For today only, save $160 off the regular price of $227. canonrumors.com »

2024-5-13 10:23

PSA: Tonight Could Be a Great Chance to Photograph Auroras

Although there is no such thing as a sure thing when it comes to dazzling aurora displays, tonight offers photographers a great chance to see the northern lights. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-5-10 21:19

Time Slows Down When You Look at a Great Photo, Study Finds

Memorable photographs make time pass more slowly, that's according to a research paper that examined people's temporal fluctuations as they looked at different images. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-5-7 19:29

‘Unprecedented’ Footage Shows Lone Orca Kill Great White Shark in Two Minutes

A solitary orca, or killer whale, has been filmed hunting and killing a great white shark in two minutes in an "unprecedented" and "astonishing" attack. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-3-4 16:46

You’ve Taken Great Photos? They Must Be AI-Generated!

During Sunday's Super Bowl commercials, a set of incredible photos were seen by some 123 million people. Regardless of where you stand on the Jesus-themed ad, it was a pretty cool moment for photography. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-2-17 20:08

How to Take Great Landscape Photos Close to Home

In my dream I’m standing on the rim of a deep, verdant canyon. Far below, a river glinting crimson and gold in the setting sun snakes toward jagged mountains dusted with snow. petapixel.com »

2024-1-31 19:33

Drone Photographer Captures ‘First-Ever’ Footage of Newborn Great White Shark

A drone photographer may have captured the first-ever footage of a newborn great white shark off the coast of Southern California. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-30 14:05

Huion Kamvas Pro 24 4K Review: Big Color-Accurate Tablet at a Great Price

I think one of my favorite things about the current state of the display tablet industry is how there seems to be a non-stop growth of affordable alternatives to the historic "major players" in the game, making it easier and much more justifiable for photographers to make the leap into not just using a pen tablet, but a large and color accurate display version suitable for proper photo editing. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-26 22:59

It’s Your Last Week to Win This Great Camera!

Not much time left now! This month, the Phoblographer is giving away the Mint InstantFlex TL70 Plus camera to one lucky subscriber. We encourage you to read our review of the camera here. Now, we’re giving it away to one lucky winner! When the Phoblographer’s Membership program was created, we wanted to find a way … thephoblographer.com »

2024-1-23 23:00

Need an Affordable and Great Wide-Angle Zoom for Sony?

Consider the Tamron 17-28mm f2. 8; which ticks all the boxes for everything a photographer would realistically want. It’s a new year, but guess what? Tamron has extended their holiday deals until January 21st, 2024. thephoblographer.com »

2024-1-16 14:00

Amazon Europe is offering great deals on Sony gear, but you have to do this to avoid getting scammed!

Currently Amazon Germany/UK/Italy is offering a ton of superb deals on Sony cameras and lenses (Click here and search the GREEN coupon code mark like the one on the screenshot on top). But third party scammers are sometimes trying to fool you with even lower prices! To not make sure you get robbed…once you click… sonyalpharumors.com »

2024-1-16 10:09

Hyper’s Thunderbolt 5 Dock Will Be Great When Computers Support It

Technology companies are busy showing off their latest and greatest products at CES this week and, as always, some of these new products look perfect for photographers and videographers. petapixel.com »

2024-1-10 19:35

Last Chance to Win This Great Lens!

If you haven’t entered yet, then what are you waiting for? When the Brightin Star x Funleader 28mm f2.8 lens was announced earlier this year, we fell in love with it. It’s perhaps the smallest Leica M mount lens that we’ve used and has a pretty fast aperture for those who need it. Now, we’re … thephoblographer.com »

2024-1-1 23:00

Here’s a Great Reason to Become a Phoblographer Member!

When the Brightin Star x Funleader 28mm f2. 8 lens was announced earlier this year, we fell in love with it. It’s perhaps the smallest Leica M mount lens that we’ve used and has a pretty fast aperture for those who need it. thephoblographer.com »

2023-12-24 23:00

Mobster Does Not Regret the ‘Great’ Topless Photo That Led to Arrest

A Colombo crime family "underboss" sentenced to prison this week for extortion and money laundering has said he doesn't regret the topless poolside photo that led to his arrest. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-15 17:54

These are For the Person Who Loves Small Prime Lenses

All of LUMIX's lenses in their small prime range have a 67mm filter thread -- and they're so easy to bring around with you at all times. You should pair them with a great camera too! In our minds, the Panasonic S5 II is one of the best budget full-frame cameras that you can get your hands on. thephoblographer.com »

2023-12-12 08:00

Hate Post-Production? The Canon EOS R5 Has a Great New Feature

We've updated our Canon EOS R5 review according to the latest firmware that came out. We're currently up to firmware 1. 9, and it offers photographers a lot of extra confidence in their framing abilities with wide-angle lenses. thephoblographer.com »

2023-11-29 08:00

Lens-Based Photographers are Starting to Win. And This is a Great Start

The World Press Photo Awards has published new rules regarding A.I. imagery, and “prompt artists” won’t be happy about them thephoblographer.com »

2023-11-29 20:00

How Sigma Could Make the fp Great

I have always admired Sigma. It wasn’t regarded in the same league as it is today for its lenses until the Art series came out, but Sigma’s digital cameras have always been singular in design and purpose. petapixel.com »

2023-11-28 22:54

We’ve Got a Great Holiday Gift for One Lucky Subscriber!

Want a special gift for the holidays? We’ve got one! When we reviewed the 3 Legged Thing Brian 2. 0, we found it to be one of the best tripods on the market. “Everything about the 3 Legged Thing Brian 2. thephoblographer.com »

2023-11-24 23:00

Win a Great Tripod, Get a Ton of Perks, and More!

When we reviewed the 3 Legged Thing Brian 2. 0, we found it to be one of the best tripods on the market. “Everything about the 3 Legged Thing Brian 2. 0 made it feel like a much more expensive tripod,” we said in the review. thephoblographer.com »

2023-11-7 23:00

Last Call For Discounts on Panasonic’s Great Lenses!

Last call for October savings! One of our favorite things about the Panasonic Lumix S system is that their lenses are lightweight and small enough for us to want to carry around all day. But even more importantly, they’re weather resistant and boast great image quality. thephoblographer.com »

2023-10-31 19:00

This Wide Angle Lens is Great for Portraits

Several years ago when I reviewed the Fujifilm GF 23mm f4 R WR lens, I did some cosplay photography with it. I thoroughly enjoyed the time and the photos made from that lens. It’s a wide-angle — which is usually shunned in some portrait shoots. thephoblographer.com »

2023-10-18 19:00

Great White Shark Chases Drone’s Shadow the Way Cats Chase Lasers

A photographer has demonstrated how great white sharks will chase his drone's shadow in much the same way a cat will chase a laser pointer. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-10-4 16:59

The Fujifilm 16-55mm f2.8 Has a Great Discount!

The Fujifilm 16-55mm f2.8 lens is one of the company’s best zoom lenses. If you’re shooting events, then it’s the one you need to get. But that’s not all. There are now lots of savings on the cameras and lenses that they’re targeted more at video users — however, they’re also great for shooting photos. … thephoblographer.com »

2023-8-24 19:00

15 Great Photography Games to Play in 2023

For photographers who cannot get enough of photography in the real world, there are plenty of ways to enjoy it in the virtual world. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-8-10 22:39

Apexel FL07 RGB LED Review: A Great Portable Light for the Field

My friend Cemal Ekin of Kept Light Photography asked me to try the Apexel FL07 RGB LED light kit and provide my comments.

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2023-6-20 18:44

Photographer Lines Up Great Pyramid, Moon, and Airplane in One Epic Shot

A photographer captured a "once in a lifetime" photo of the Great Pyramid of Giza with an airplane silhouetted against a full Moon above it. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-31 17:00

What’s The Best Cheap 50mm Lens for Great Photos?

Lots of photographers want cheap lenses. But some are just genuinely better than others and for great reasons too. Though more new photographers go for zoom lenses, there are tons of great prime lenses you should reach for. thephoblographer.com »

2023-5-21 07:00

This Pentax Spotmatic Will Look Great on You

The summer is nearly here. And it’s the perfect time to go shoot film! We love giving our members the best benefits of any photography publication around! And that’s why we created our membership program to do way more than just take away banner-ads. thephoblographer.com »

2023-5-19 01:00

New App ‘Skylight Forecast’ Predicts Great Sunsets and Golden Hour Light

Lux Camera, has announced a new app, Skylight Forecast, designed to predict evening light, helping photographers capture better sunset shots more consistently. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-17 21:54

Panasonic’s Lenses and Best Cameras Have Great Discounts!

Panasonic has rebates right now on their brand-new Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5 IIX cameras. You can buy them with qualifying lenses and get up to $400 off! Better yet, these savings last until June 24th! Take a look at the savings below as well as the details. Buy a Bundle and Save up … thephoblographer.com »

2023-5-13 19:00

Pentax 100mm f/2.8 Macro Review: Great Quality in an Outdated Package

When it comes to macro photography, having the right lens is critical for achieving the best possible images. As such, the updated $547 HD D FA Macro 100mm F/2.8 ED AW from Pentax brings a refreshed optical formula optimized to work better with larger megapixel DSLR's but, sadly, not much else. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-5-1 20:10

Great Video Maker анонсировали осветители серии GVM Pro

Great Video Maker представила новую серию осветительных приборов под названием GVM Pro. В этой серии представлены модели с различной мощностью: 200, 300, 400, 500 и 650 Вт, каждая из которых обеспечивает регулировку цветовой температуры в широком диапазоне от 2700 до 7500 Кельвинов. photar.ru »

2023-4-29 12:32

OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock Review: Yeah, It’s Pretty Great

OWC’s Thunderbolt Go Dock not only solves the problem of ports and connectivity but also provides a go-anywhere solution that creatives can use daily on their desktop or when traveling. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-4-21 00:06

2023 State of Photography: Business Isn’t Great and Use of AI is Going Up

Zenfolio has published its 2023 State of Photography Industry Report that seeks to answer questions about how photographers are doing and how the industry is evolving. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-4-21 22:47

These Great Nikon Deals Expire This Weekend

Here's your last chance to get a hold of some great Nikon deals! There are discounts and rebates on lenses and cameras. Some of those rebates are available even on DSLRS! Check out this and more great Nikon deals below! These end April 2nd! thephoblographer.com »

2023-3-31 07:00