It’s often said that a camera adds 10 pounds to a person being photographed. SciShow made this 2-minute video exploring reasons why cameras play tricks on our eyes when it comes to apparent weight.
We also shared a longer post exploring this topic back in 2012. And here’s a striking look at how the choice […]. petapixel.com
In the last couple of weeks, my little brand, 3 Legged Thing, launched a brand new Universal L Bracket, the QR11. For the most part, the response has been overwhelmingly positive. Then, somebody sent me a link to a well-known forum, where a conversation had started about the press release for the QR11. The comments […] petapixel.com »
2017-07-21 20:06
Episode 131 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. Download MP3 – Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play or RSS! Featured: Robin Layton, Nikon Ambassador In This Episode If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us. Sponsor: […] petapixel.com »
2016-12-08 13:16
There are unfortunately times when technology just lets us down. It’s not always because it inevitably breaks either: sometimes it is simply because every piece of gear has its strengths and weaknesses, and flash triggers are no exception. petapixel.com »
2016-11-30 22:07
Eric Rossi theorized that the reason why manufacturers have not created the "perfect camera" was because they wanted you to keep buying new cameras and lenses, hence generating continuous flow of sales and profit. thephoblographer.com »
2016-11-10 16:53
This is one of the more inspirational, down to Earth, GAS busting gear monologs we’ve seen. Originally published in 2015, this video by DSLRguide‘s Simon Cade explains exactly why he has no interest in upgrading his trusty Canon T3i to something more popular and powerful. petapixel.com »
2016-09-29 19:10
Here’s a 2-minute video by SciShow that explains why the red-eye effect often turns irises into bright red spots in flash photos. The basic idea is that when a camera flash hits an eyeball in a dark environment, some of the light often reflects off the blood vessels in the back of the eye and […]