Cleaning your camera's lens may seem either as simple as wiping off dust, water droplets, or smudge off the front element, or as complicated as taking apart the lens to clean its insides. However, there's a bunch of simple things you can do to keep your lenses clean and ready for the next shoot.
For our photography cheat sheet today, we have some five easy steps that you can do as part of your gear maintenance. . thephoblographer.com
Best prime lens of 2020 Ah, prime lenses. Historically lauded as being less expensive, less bulky and generally sharper than average zooms, there were more than a few primes released over the course of 2020 that will challenge some of those long-held assumptions. dpreview.com »
2020-12-08 18:59
We've been saying for years that the term "lens compression" is misleading, but Lee Morris over at Fstoppers has put together a useful video that explains exactly why this is the case, and demonstrates it with two easy-to-understand examples. dpreview.com »
2018-05-23 23:17
OK, so you are newer to the world of photography, maybe you recently purchased your first DSLR or Mirrorless camera and you are starting to think about adding another lens to your kit outside of the one that came with your camera. thephoblographer.com »
2017-07-16 07:00
If you want to show off your photos, nothing looks better than projecting them huge onto a wall. VISIO is a mobile photo-projector that works with your camera lenses to make a big statement. Recently launched on Kickstarter, VISIO has already smashed through its $17,000 target with over 3 weeks still to go. But it’s no surprise, […] petapixel.com »
2017-06-30 18:20
What do you do when your cheap lens filter is so badly stuck on your very expensive Canon 24-70mm F2. 8L II USM lens, that even a specially-designed filter wrench won't get it off? If you are former MythBuster Adam Savage, you take that puppy to your band saw and scare the crap out of the lens owner. dpreview.com »
2017-06-29 01:05
Your first camera is something special. Finally you hold in your hands a tool that can make your creative visions a reality as you take your first step on the photographic road. But the chances are that your first camera will come with a ‘kit’ lens - a general purpose 18-55mm optic with a sluggish variable maximum aperture of f/3. digitalrev.com »
2017-06-19 03:00
There's always been a lot of debate about whether you should put protective UV filters on the front of your lens. The benefit is obvious: they protect the front element of your pricey lens. dpreview.com »
2017-06-05 22:05
Canon has issued a service notice for a collection of lenses with specific serial numbers that need to be checked for faulty focusing systems. The lens affected is the EF 24-105mm F4L IS II USM standard zoom, but users are advised that only particular production batches have the problem. dpreview.com »
2017-05-18 22:47
Back in 2014, we shared a clever new photography accessory called the LensFlipper, which is basically back-to-back lens mounts that help you quickly and easily swap between lenses. Now a new startup is going one step further: the upcoming TriLens lets you mount three lenses on a single belt-worn accessory. The product is by Frii […] petapixel.com »
2017-04-22 22:37
You’ve probably heard it a million times: “zoom with your feet!” This advice comes up almost any time the prime vs zoom lens debate resurfaces, but as anyone with even basic lens knowledge will tell you, zooming with your feet is NOT the same as zooming with your lens. “Zoom with your feet” has become […] petapixel.com »
2017-04-20 23:09
Kit lenses are often derided for their poor optical performance and slow maximum apertures, but there are a number of ways to make them shine a little brighter. Here are seven ways to get the most out of them. digitalrev.com »
2017-02-23 03:00
As of early 2017, my only camera has been the Ricoh GR II, which has a fixed-focal 28mm lens. I wanted to share my personal experiences shooting with a 28mm lens, after having shot with a 35mm lens for almost 6 years. digitalrev.com »
2017-02-17 03:00
Removing a lens from modern cameras is usually extremely easy. It’s a great feature for photographers who switch lenses a lot, but it can also make it quick and easy for thieves to steal a pricey lens. petapixel.com »
2017-01-24 21:08
Chances are that a lot of you may have picked up a sweet deal on a Sony A7 series camera or kit while those holiday deals were hot, so now you may find yourself wondering about where to go next after your kit lens. thephoblographer.com »
2017-01-20 14:04
Leica owners have a new 17mm F/4.5 handmade lens from MS Optics to spend their hard earned money on, and this lens makes pancake lenses look huge. The Perar Ultra-Wide 17mm f4.5 Retrofocus features a viewing angle of 100 degrees and weighs almost nothing at 60g. thephoblographer.com »
2017-01-19 11:02
Why do I need another lens? So you’ve just bought your first interchangeable lens camera? That’s excellent. Whichever camera you’ve bought, it’s likely to be able to support you in taking some great photos. dpreview.com »
2017-01-15 14:00
Photographer Peter McKinnon suggests 8 simple camera hacks that he uses when caught unprepared while shooting outdoors. Many of the items seen in the video are common everyday accessories that you can find lying around the house such as a belt, knife, and torch. digitalrev.com »
2016-12-15 03:00
Have your say: Best prime lens of 2016 It's a great time to be a photographer. Based on reader interest and preferences, we've rounded up a total of twelve prime lenses that were released in 2016 for your consideration in this poll. dpreview.com »
2016-12-09 15:00
Have Your Say: Best Zoom Lens of 2016 The end of the year is almost upon us, and as usual, 2016 saw plenty of new lenses released, including several excellent zooms. We've used a lot of them and tested some, but we want to hear from you - what were your favorite zoom lenses of 2016? For the sake of a manageable list, we've omitted 'kit' zoom lenses and most variable-aperture telezooms from this poll. dpreview.com »
2016-12-09 15:00
Just in time for the holiday shopping rush, we've updated our camera roundups. We've distilled everything we know about just about every camera on the market and recommended the models that stood out for us. dpreview.com »
2016-11-24 14:01
The internet has become instrumental in the way we share and access photography. Images once reserved for high-end galleries, accessible only to those with money, are now available for anyone with an internet connection.
Successful photographers are not always the best creatively. Sure, they're good. But what sets them apart is how well they sell themselves to the world. On the flip side, I've seen gifted photographers not get work because they have no clue how to market themselves.
One of the fundamental tenets behind being a photographer is the mastery of light. Cameras and lenses aside, light is the most important element in image-making. Many professionals prefer to shoot with artificial lighting thanks to their ability to deliver consistent and repeatable results.
Ante Badzim is a minimalist photographer from Sydney, Australia, whose portfolio presents a minimalist perspective of nature and human life. The post Licensing Contributor Ante Badzim on Minimalism in Commercial Photography appeared first on 500px.
While much of the photo industry is dominated by digital, there's never been more interest in analog photography. The production of popular film stocks has been steadily increasing. New film emulsions are also regularly introduced.
Light meters are designed to measure the amount of light available in a scene. In photography, they are used to determine the appropriate aperture and shutter speed values required to properly expose an image.
Scrolling through social media can make you think that everyone is a photographer nowadays. Perfectly composed and lit images have become the norm, and it doesn't matter if someone is flexing their new car or showing off their tight summer body -- it looks as if they hired a professional team to photograph it.