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It's kind of rare when a big museum decides to give a lot of precedence to photography. But the MoMA in NYC has consistently impressed me with what they've tried to do. Not only do the fully acknowledge it as art, but they actively try to help people understand why these photographers made the work they do and why it's different from snapshots. thephoblographer.com »
With 20 years in the photo industry and 15 years running the Phoblographer, I can say with authenticity a few very valid statements about Nikon. Like a silver or bronze medalist that everyone forgets about, they've always believed that they should wear gold. thephoblographer.com »
Photographers have always captured reality or recreated figments of their imaginations. Whatever they saw or felt was made into a tactile print to hold and nurture. Similarly, they returned to their trustworthy photographs when they wished to relive or remember a specific moment because memory, after all, is like a tide. thephoblographer.com »
Photobooks are portals to another world. They offer great insights into the subjects they're based on and also give a glimpse into the photographer's psyche. While photobooks are expensive, they are one of the most creative means of showcasing your work. thephoblographer.com »
A couple of SAR reader noticed that inside CVP’s review of the new Sony 85mm f/1.4 GMII lens they teased the launch of a norther new “product” that is coming soon. From the way they presented It looks like it’s a camera. Now, I am a bit skeptic, I find it odd that they would… sonyalpharumors.com »
Some photographs are not documents of a lived reality; they transcend to become an emotion, a fleeting sentiment captured like the lines of poetry. They don't reveal their true nature at one quick glance; instead, they entice you with queries, provoking you to peel back each layer to witness their true essence. thephoblographer.com »
When Chinese lens brands initially began to compete with Japanese and European camera and lens manufacturers, they were met with resistance. After all, people didn't trust these devices' quality, build, and performance. thephoblographer.com »
After announcing a way for photographers to make money, build community, and get hired by brands for licensing deals, VSCO still isn't done in 2024. Mind you, they've done all this while using AI ethically. thephoblographer.com »
After announcing a way for photographers to make money, build community, and get hired by brands for licensing deals, VSCO still isn't done in 2024. Mind you, they've done all this while using AI ethically. thephoblographer.com »
I was a minor photojournalist once. I wasn't taking iconic photos and nobody cares about my body of work. But I will tell you two things: I loved it and I didn't get paid very much. [Read More] petapixel.com »
TESDO sat down with the development team of the Canon RF 24-105 F2.8L IS USM Z, and they aren't done with the landmark lenses that have never been done before. There was a time when Canon's lens development was pretty conservative and couldn't do a good wide angle if they tried (and they did try, [...] Source canonrumors.com »
While it's easy -- and sometimes fun -- to get caught up in discussions of gear and worry about what's the best camera or lens, some photographers are instead laser-focused on how they can use whatever gear they have to create the exact artwork they envision. petapixel.com »
The work of an early 20th-century photographer who set out on a 30-year mission to document Native American tribes was almost forgotten about entirely until his work was rediscovered years later. [Read More] petapixel.com »
The work of an early 20th-century photographer who set out on a 30-year mission to document Native American tribes was almost forgotten about entirely until his work was rediscovered years later. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Scientists think they may have captured a colossal squid baby on camera -- potentially making it the first-ever footage of the elusive creature in the wild. [Read More] petapixel.com »
Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki Photo: Richard Butler "All camera and lens manufacturers have to be innovative," says Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki, but "technology competition among manufacturers may not always be beneficial to customers. dpreview.com »
Kolari Vision has been with me through, well, since forever. So they will always be one of my favorite and go-to vendors in the camera accessory market space. Over the years, they have grown from just doing camera body IR conversions (they did my original 20D conversion) to offering filters, adapters, and more things than [. canonrumors.com »
Our friends at SmallRig know releases are coming for Sony, Canon, and Panasonic very soon. Of course, they would be privy to details well before others because they must design the rigs for the various new cameras. canonrumors.com »
Multi-shot modes can have their moments, especially if there's any degree of motion correction available. I had to borrow a tripod to capture this shot and even after all that it doesn't show a major boost over the single-shot image of the same scene. dpreview.com »
Almost every camera manufacturer makes its own photo editing software, but we aren't super enthused to use any of them -- especially if camera features are locked behind them. [Read More] petapixel.com »
I'm not sure why they're not saying it directly, but the Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 is the successor to the Mini 90. We did that review over a decade ago. There's a trend with Fujifilm in 2024. So far, it seems like they're releasing products that are, honestly, kind of late. thephoblographer.com »
Introduction Photo: Richard Butler At the core, both Sony's a7R V and Leica's SL 3 share a fundamental building block: a 60MP BSI CMOS sensor. But almost everything layered on top of that foundation diverges in radically different directions. dpreview.com »
Go to a museum for a photo exhibit, and you'll see lots of old photographs. This might be necessary because of what the image is of, the time it was shot, or other reasons. Greener photographers might find these images boring. thephoblographer.com »
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 »
It’s hard not to like a solid wide-angle lens. They’re some of our favorites here on the site because they’re very fun to play with and use. Though in many cases, they’re very expensive. thephoblographer.com »
Scientists attached cameras to polar bears and the shocking footage revealed that the animals are starving due to the rapidly shrinking sea ice. [Read More] petapixel.com »
There's a unique thing about a LUMIX camera that puts power in the photographer's hands and makes us think photographers rather than outsourcing tons of tasks to our devices. They focus on the critical matters to ensure that no photographer will make a photograph they'll dislike. thephoblographer.com »
Look at that patina! It’s beautiful! The Phoblographer has given away some really cool stuff as part of our membership program. This month, the Phoblographer is giving away a beautiful Nikomat EL camera to one lucky subscriber. thephoblographer.com »
A dear friend of mine in the photo industry gave me a gift in the form of a beautiful quote. "There’s a whole generation of young people who are shooting film far more than digital, and they’re hungry for legit knowledge of the film experience," he said. thephoblographer.com »
I'm obsessed with the idea of printed photo books. If someone were to look at my while I peer at them, they'd notice the fascination in my face -- synonamous to the way a dog looks at a bone. And it's only now that I've had some time to look at Mark Seliger Photographs, a book by the famous photographer compiling a ton of images that he's done throughout his career. thephoblographer.com »
"It's so expensive" is one of the biggest constant complaints about film photography. But film photographers don't consider that maybe they're doing something wrong. Perhaps, the way that they shoot and the approach to film photography that they have shouldn't be the same as they have with digital. thephoblographer.com »
They're totally different from the cameras that the Japanese make! For years, photographers always thought that Leica cameras are way too expensive. And while we're not going to say that they're not pricey, the prices over cameras overall have come up while Leica cameras have been fairly consistent. thephoblographer.com »
Trust us, once you get a Leica, you'll be addicted. For years, photographers always thought that Leica cameras are way too expensive. And while we're not going to say that they're not pricey, the prices over cameras overall have come up while Leica cameras have been fairly consistent. thephoblographer.com »
The Nikon Zf was worth the wait. And the company picked the best time to launch it: amidst the monotony and boring features that every other manufacturer has been producing. All cameras feel the same. thephoblographer.com »
Leica's SL lineup of cameras have IP durability ratings, and so they can take a lot more punishment than many others can. For years, photographers always thought that Leica cameras are way too expensive. thephoblographer.com »
Photographers have been warned about doing Grinch-themed photo shoots over the holidays due to "serious trademark infringement issues." [Read More] petapixel.com »
A group of tourists capsized a gondola in Venice after they refused to listen to their gondolier's requests to sit down and stop taking selfies. [Read More] petapixel.com »
"In August, I met a group of volunteers, several guys and girls," photographer Ivan Tsupka tells us. "From the very beginning of the war, they began to weave camouflage nets in the evenings and on weekends, when they could. thephoblographer.com »
For years, photographers always thought that Leica cameras are way too expensive. And while we’re not going to say that they’re not pricey, the prices over cameras overall have come up while Leica cameras have been fairly consistent. thephoblographer.com »
A few years ago, we featured Marcos Alberti and his incredibly fun Wine Project along with the sexually liberating O project. It's a curious study that shows how someone changes after getting a few drinks in them. thephoblographer.com »
Panasonic Japan has started a new service that lets photographers lease out camera kits that is an extension of the company's Tokyo-based rental service. [Read More] petapixel.com »
For as popular as the 50mm lens is, not a lot of these lenses worthy of note came out in 2023. But the ones that did were pretty incredible. They had character in some ways; but in other ways, they just provided affordability. thephoblographer.com »
It's no secret that in many ways, Canon is late to the party. We all know them -- the chronically late people who consistently want the attention on them as they enter. In some ways, it's disrespectful. thephoblographer.com »
After the U.S. Copyright Office put out a call for opinions on how copyright should work with AI-generated material, the world's biggest AI companies had a lot to say. [Read More] petapixel.com »
From a full-frame perspective, the Nikon Z9, Canon R3, and Sony a1 are arguably the best cameras you can buy today. In terms of being featured packed, they all give you the absolute best for each dollar you invest in them. thephoblographer.com »
The Leica M11 series now consists of three cameras. We have the original M11 which I very much enjoyed using on the streets of New York. Then, the M11 Monochrom was released and became an instant classic. petapixel.com »
If you thought about where to get your prints done cheaply, then you're probably considering places like Costco, Walgreens, or other pharmacy-style places. They take a while, and the quality that you're getting is of a specific quality. thephoblographer.com »
Everyone wants a full-frame camera. They offer a ton of excellent image quality, and they're often the best buys for the price point. But no one should underestimate what APS-C cameras are capable of either. thephoblographer.com »
"Actually, I’m happy and proud being able to say that only very little digital editing went into these images," says photographer Peter van Ham to us in an interview about preserving a relic of Tibetian Buddhist history -- the Alchi. thephoblographer.com »
In 2024, the world will watch as the Olympics converge on Paris, France. It'll fascinating to watch amidst the protests and all that have been happening there for quite a while now. Photographers will be using Canon, Nikon, and Sony gear to document it all and tell stories as they unravel. thephoblographer.com »
