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I started my career with a $600 DSLR. It was the only camera I could afford at the time, working for $10 an hour at a small newspaper while still attending college. That start has instilled in me a respect for the basic budget camera, the simple bodies designed to get beginners hooked on photography.
The Photography World has lots some precious publications lately. Media, as it stands, is going through a fundamental paradigm shift. With all this in mind, the Phoblographer is working on several projects behind the scenes to cater to the photography world.
Negative Supply, a company with a good reputation for delivering to its Kickstarter backers, is facing a critical problem. A reader contacted us on Tumblr to alert us of a problem around the Negative Supply LM1 Light meter.
Are three cameras better than one? A lot of smartphones think so — but so does DJI. The new DJI Mavic 3 Pro has three lens-sensor combos where the drone without the Pro in the name has just two. But DJI isn’t trying to fake bokeh.
Some photographers could care less what the outside of the camera looks like as long as the pictures are good. And then there are the photographers who take black markers to their cameras to stand out a little bit less, to up the odds of preserving candid moments.
When it comes to cameras that are built like tanks, the technology often becomes dated before the rugged body itself. Unless, of course, new tech is added through firmware. The Leica SL2 is one of those cameras.
Generative AI and the shady ethics of training software on copyrighted images have turned artificial intelligence into a curse word among many photography communities. But, if there's one way the technology can help rather than hurt artists, it's this: making tedious, non-creative tasks drain less time and energy.
As mirrorless cameras become increasingly photo-video hybrids, photographers are left wondering, am I paying for features I will never use? While there are undoubtedly cameras that are video focused such as the vlogging camera Sony ZV-E10, Panasonic has taken a slightly different approach: The Panasonic S5 IIx.
The Panasonic S5 IIx is the S5 II’s fraternal twin. The two cameras carry the same sensor, processor, autofocus, and stabilization system. In fact, the list of similarities is much longer than the differences.
The DJI Mavic 3’s Micro Four Thirds Hasselblad camera puts the drone at the top of many aerial photographers' wish lists — but now DJI is outfitting a new Pro version with three different cameras.
When I first tested the Canon R3’s intelligent autofocus that made tasks like wildlife photography dramatically simpler, I thought “It’s too bad this technology isn’t available in a camera made for beginners.
"I passed the tree each day at school, and witnessing it change with the seasons moved me to the point that I envisioned the cycle of its appearance through the seasons," says photographer Nicholas Pollack about his origins in photography.
I could earn some serious cash if I started betting on the fact that every lens announcement in my inbox includes some version of the phrase “flare suppression” or “reduce flare and ghosting. ” I get it — photographers want to be able to shoot towards the sun and still maintain some semblance of contrast.
The first time I picked up the Fujifilm X Pro 3, I immediately knew one thing: The reason photographers love this camera so much is the experience. The rangefinder EVF and E-Ink screen displaying the film simulation feels unlike any other camera on the market.
"Compared to conflict zones in which I have worked for other projects, human arbitrariness, mines, weapons, etc. played less of a role here," photographer Gregor Sailer tells the Phoblographer. "Even most of the places I visited have been restricted areas; I was relatively safe.
Whenever a sensor and lens see an upgrade, that’s a significant overhaul. And while that’s true of the new DJI Mini 3, that’s not what I found most exciting about the company’s new affordable mini flyer.
The smaller an object is, the more adorable it is — which makes the Lomography Fisheye Baby 100 the cutest camera that I’ve ever shot with. The Fisheye Baby is so small that it’s actually narrower than the roll of 110 film that it uses.
The crop factor on Micro Four Thirds makes telephoto reach twice as easy. But, the opposite is true for ultra-wide views. Despite the crop factor, the Panasonic G 8mm f3. 5 Fisheye manages to capture a 180-degree view.
Several Canon RF lenses have been refreshed with new firmware — but the latest feature ignores stills and focuses on video. The Canon RF 14-35mm f4 L, along with several other RF lenses, have received new firmware updates that allow focus breathing to be corrected in camera.
There truly isn't a whole lot on the market like films that they tell you to cross-process. I mean, there are a few from Lomography, but film photographers are torn on their products at times. However, the fine folks at Atlanta Film Co got into it.
A camera lens isn’t considered a true macro until it is able to reproduce the subject in life-size at a 1x ratio. This 1:1 ratio is where most macro lenses stop, however. The few lenses that can produce a photograph two, four, or even five times its original size are typically manual focus only.
A camera lens isn’t considered a true macro until it is able to reproduce the subject in life-size at a 1x ratio. This 1:1 ratio is where most macro lenses stop, however. The few lenses that can produce a photograph two, four, or even five times its original size are typically manual focus only.
Fujifilm’s colors are a gateway drug into the system of classic ergonomics, metal lenses and film simulations. And once I got a taste, I was hooked — ditching my Nikon D850 for two Fujifilm X-T4s and a handful of prime lenses.
Fujifilm’s XT series is well-loved for its myriad of top dials and vintage charm. When Fujifilm designed the XT5, those dials were left intact. Yet with both a new sensor and processor, much of the camera has changed.
My name is David Teran, and I photograph ballerinas around the world in a quirky and interesting fashion, drawing inspiration from the works of Rodney Smith and Arnold Newman. I use one Hasselblad 500CM and a combination of 50mm, 80mm, 120mm, and 150mm lenses, using only Ilford films, 99.999% of the time it being HP5.
Last year, I ditched my DSLR for the Fujifilm XT4. Several weddings later, I’m still in love with the camera and, in particular, the colors that have cut my editing time in half. I don’t miss my presets that sometimes worked and sometimes created awful skin tones.
I’ve been itching to try out a film SLR, but the thought of actually developing the film has put the dream on the back burner. That is, until I heard about the Nons SL660. The SL660 is a blend of the old and new.
In the shift to mirrorless, one category was left behind: the budget camera. As major players shifted to focus on professional mirrorless bodies, only a small few bodies sat under $800. Most of that budget category was dominated by DSLRs.
Open-source software offers alternatives to popular photo editing software without a subscription or even a one-time cost. But, sometimes, there are other hidden costs — like the urge to throw a $3,000 computer across the room.
Every now and again, I'll look at our archives of camera reviews. And every time that I see the Nikon ZFc, I think about how disappointed our staff was. Nikon made a small attempt at something that could've been a million times better than what came out.
The Canon R10 may not have Rebel in the name, but the $1,099 kit feels very much like a mirrorless reincarnation of an old Rebel DSLR. While Canon’s new crop sensor mirrorless feels in tune with the company’s DSLRs, there’s plenty of new technology to be had for Rebels making the transition to mirrorless.
When I first tried out the Canon R3, I was blown away by the autofocus performance. With the R3, Canon has not only mastered what mirrorless cameras traditionally struggle with — autofocusing in the dark — but manages to keep up with a 30 fps burst and quickly lock focus on even the eyes of an animal.
Capture One has long reigned as the most customizable workspace for photo editing, along with great noise reduction and color handling. But, the last few updates to Capture One 22 have added several great tools to the photo editor.
Drones are typically daylight flyers — the smaller sensors mixed with laws restricting nighttime flights meant consumer drones were grounded at night. But, changes to the Federal Aviation Administration laws last year have eased up, allowing night flights with a proper certificate and visibility lights.
"If you look at any of my mood boards or inspiration boards, I’m referencing films by Wong Kar Wai, Edward Yang, 1900s fashion photography, and even contemporary documentary photography. . . " says photographer Andrew Kung in an interview with the Phoblographer.
For creatives, inspiration is often found in the most unlikely of places (like the shower) and at the worst of times (like when trying to fall asleep). But what if the commonality between all those cliche places is the fact that they are boring? I was reading a novel (my favorite boredom buster) when I
VAULT is an NFT space for high-quality, curated, digital art from top creators around the globe. The VAULT highlight series focuses on the creators that are part of our NFT Community. The post VAULT Creator Highlight with Iryna iSky appeared first on 500px.
The Nikon Z7 II is nearing its second birthday this fall — but Nikon hasn’t been shy about launching updates via firmware. Nikon has now launched six updates for the full-frame mirrorless, its former flagship before the announcement of the Z9.
The photography world is currently experiencing what I think is a peak film renaissance. This year, we've had a bunch of new films announced. But more than that, film has made its way back into major marketing initiatives.
The launch of the Z7 II took significant steps forward for Nikon’s full-frame mirrorless autofocus. The second-generation improved the speed of the autofocus system, as well as the ability to focus in limited light.
Backpacks distribute weight on both shoulders for more comfort, but shoulder bags offer fast access to gear. For photographers stuck in the middle, there’s the Manfrotto Advanced Hybrid III camera bag.
kon’s Z lenses tend to be much sharper than the older optics, an improvement that had me itching to try the system’s first macro lens. The Nikon Z 105mm Macro, formally called the Nikon Z MC 105mm f2.
There are just some things that you shouldn’t buy as cheap off-brands. Oreos. Coffee. Running shoes. But, flashes shouldn’t be one of them, offering in many cases more features and power than options made by major camera manufacturers.
One of the most important tools in a photographer’s toolkit is something many may be surprised by – a color-accurate monitor. But why are they so expensive, and why should a photographer spend so much on one? Regardless of the camera system, lighting brand, and type of lenses that a photographer has in their hands, […]
I remember when medium format was revered as the precipice of having made it. Only a select few within the industry had the resources to shoot with a $60,000 Phase One or Hasselblad H-system. Although it was something many photographers aspired to, the minute club was rather pretentious.
My name is David Ellis. I am a writer, strategist, gadfly and documentary/fine arts photographer based in California and a member of the SanDisk Extreme Team. I started in photojournalism, where I learned the power of visual storytelling and of the immediacy of the photographic moment.
The world of film photography has returned. We've only been clamoring about it for years now. But it's finally at a place where it's stable enough to live alongside digital. Lots of us shoot film because it's different.
My name is James Henderson. Feathers are seen by everybody, but not many people stop to look at them. Children prize them when they find them in the garden or on the street, and many adults will stop for a quick look.
Kosmo Foto has announced a “noir-inspired” ISO 400 panchromatic black and white 35mm film called Agent Shadow and is currently seeking crowdfunding for its release on Kickstarter. Kosmo Foto is perhaps best known as a blog that highlights analog photography.
This lovely Japanese lady could even teach millenials a trick or two on how to capture the life's most joyful moments and turn them into magic. Last year, Kimiko Nishimoto took the internet by storm with self-portraits casting herself as a dog, a frog or even a witch roaming the vicinity on her broomstick - almost like a Harry Potter character that accidentaly made their escape from the pages of the book.
This lovely Japanese lady could even teach millenials a trick or two on how to capture the life's most joyful moments and turn them into magic. Last year, Kimiko Nishimoto took the internet by storm with self-portraits casting herself as a dog, a frog or even a witch roaming the vicinity on her broomstick - almost like a Harry Potter character that accidentaly made their escape from the pages of the book.
One boring, wet day, I was browing the web when I found an article on how to convert a point & click camera to an IR point & click camera. It looked pretty simple. All you needed was an old camera and some exposed 35mm negative strips.
I barely remember my dad. My twin sister and I were only 6 years old when we lost him. He was killed. I was too young to understand back then, still have a memory in my head of him laying in the grave, with his eyes closed.
Hi! My name is Maciek, I' m 25 yo amateur photographer from Poland. Photography is my biggest passion. I love to take photos of landscapes and cities
I've been a massive horror buff since I was a child and always wanted to do some horror-icon photo shoots but it can be hard finding models willing to have a bit of fun, so when my favourite make-up artist (Quinn.
I have been drawn to the cosplay scene for many years and been making plenty of images on the basis of their costumes and characters. Here are some of my favorites over the years. Do you recognize them all? Most of them looks like the real deal!
I’m a macro photographer who manages to find the beauty in nature and in all the surrounding objects. One of these small objects I find it very beautiful, extremely photogenic and an inexhaustible source of inspiration.
I had a client who simply wanted to make the family laugh for the Holidays! They told me their idea and I was definitely down for something different from the typical Christmas card photos. I usually tell people how to pose or how I want them, but for this session, there was nothing but laughs from me. More of my work can be seen on my website.
Hello, dear reader. If you read my first article you already know about me and my passion for doors. If not, I will remember you.
Littered across the prairie of North Dakota sit countless abandoned buildings, left to their own by generations past. I combined my fascination with them with light painting photography techniques to create photos that put a new twist on these old buildings.
I am Iza-Bella from Bulgaria and I study photography, that's how I have captured HANDS, actually, it was a task- I get inspired by my teacher of art, she gave us this project in the New Bulgarian University.
I'm a commercial photographer by profession but I love to capture the beauty of North Wales in my spare time.
My name is Davide Sasso and during the last year I traveled long and wide Italy, I have seen some of the most beautiful places in this fantastic country: from Rome to Venice, from Florence to the Dolomites.
Over my photography career of 15 years, I have made beautiful photos that show people who truly love animals. I wish all people were like them.
Photographing dogs in the studio is so much fun but you never know what to expect when they come in...
My photography journey has started almost 6 years ago. I have found this photography path simply by becoming a mother myself. I believe that happiness has many faces, and becoming a mother was one of them for me.
Some of my favorite bee macro photos from the past year or 2. All photos were taken using a custom built "anybrand mpe 65mm" lens. Scroll down the page to see close-up photos of beautiful bees.
Photography is the bastard art. There are many reasons for this, not the least of which is that everyone owns a smartphone and many of those people are under the mistaken impression that they are “excellent” photographers.
Hello! I want to share with you a couple of my light painting photos. I'm an amateur photographer and I love to take pictures of small items and toys. Recently, I'm trying to photograph a living model - my patient girlfriend.
I wanted to share with you my latest personal photographic experiment: creating the first ever camera lens made of ICE - "Iceberg Lens Project". Shooting photos and videos using the ice lens was my dream for almost 2 years.
Halloween has always been a favorite holiday of mine. The entirety of the month of October is filled with spooky stories, disturbing images, and amazing costumes. More than anything Halloween allows you to be someone you aren't, at least for a day.
Walking through Brazil, I captured some images of workers who use their hands to excuse their livelihood. This is the result of that tour.
On August 8, Argentina’s Senate voted against abortion. But during the vote we all marched on favor. It didn´t happen on august but it will be law in the future.