There are many sounds that native American English speakers have trouble reproducing. The French “r” (aka the “voiceless uvular fricative”), the rolled double “rr” in Spanish, tonal sounds in various Chinese languages like Mandarin and Cantonese.
But when it comes to the Japanese word that has entered the photographic lexicon to describe the quality of […]. petapixel.com
A common method of reviving a wet electronic device, like a smartphone, is to put it in a bag of rice. Per a recent support document, Apple recommends against such phone-saving measures. [Read More]
Fujifilm confirmed that a firmware update for its popular XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR zoom lens has impacted exposure consistency and suspended the firmware download. [Read More]
Fujifilm recently announced a new version of its Instax Share app for Android smartphones that removes essential features, including the ability for users to shoot with camera, utilize real-time templates, save photos, and access "my templates." [Read More]
Amazon Photos is a compelling backup solution for existing Amazon Prime members as it offers unlimited full-resolution photo storage. However, while the storage capacity is appealing, it should be noted that Amazon Photos doesn't maintain the original file structure, severely limiting its utility for many photographers. [Read More]
Lightroom version 6.0, officially Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC 2015, was the last major release of Lightroom that was available with a perpetual license (i.e. a one-time purchase). Unfortunately, some users who don’t wish to make the jump to paying a subscription through the Creative Cloud are finding that “perpetual” isn’t as all-encompassing as they thought. […]
A couple of years ago, Canon USA and the National Crime Prevention Council launched a contest called “Stop Fakes” to raise public awareness about the dangers of using counterfeit power accessories.
Does that photo of the new Canon 85mm f/1. 2L DS IS lens look a bit dark to you? Well, that’s because the new Defocus Smoothing coating Canon applied to its latest prime lens isn’t without its tradeoffs.