Photography News
Sony a9 firmware update 1.10 'improves image quality and overall stability'
DP Review - 27 Sep 2017 22:04
Sony has released firmware version 1.10 for the Sony a9, bringing improved image quality to the camera alongside a bug fix that addresses a problem with Raw images disappearing when SDXC and microSDXC cards were transfer...
The Hasselblad A6D-100c is a Monster 100MP Aerial Camera
PetaPixel - 27 Sep 2017 21:58Flexible Tenikle 'tripod' uses suction cups to stick almost anywhere
DP Review - 27 Sep 2017 21:41
A new 'tripod' like device called the Tenikle has just launched on Kickstarter, and it looks kind of like a Joby GorillaPod with a creative twist. As with the GorillaPod, Tenikle features three flexible arms that can be ...
Learn the Difference Between Hard Light and Diffused Light
The Phoblographer - 27 Sep 2017 21:00
If you're new to photography, one of the most important lessons you have to learn is the difference of light quality from a hard light source as compared to a diffused light source. Knowing this will be useful for a lot ...
The Expanding Universe of Crowdfunded Photo Gear
PetaPixel - 27 Sep 2017 20:41Video: 4K cinematic footage captured with Apple's new iPhone 8 Plus
DP Review - 27 Sep 2017 20:36
Filmmaker Matteo Bertoli--who you may remember from his very popular iPhone 7 Plus cinematic video--recently got an iPhone 8 Plus to test out. And so he put on his walking shoes and spent some time shooting with the new ...
Feature-boosting Panasonic GH5 Firmware 2.0 is officially live
DP Review - 27 Sep 2017 19:50
The long-awaited 'Firmware Update Version 2.0' for Panasonic's GH5 is officially live today. The update was teased when the camera was first unveiled, and more details about the update were released in August. But even t...
People Are More Drawn to Meaning in Photos Than Parts That Pop Out: Study
PetaPixel - 27 Sep 2017 19:47Tenikle is a 3-Tentacled, Suction-Cup-Covered Portable Tripod
PetaPixel - 27 Sep 2017 19:45This 'Blue Planet II' Prequel is a Feast for the Eyes
PetaPixel - 27 Sep 2017 19:16Gomma Photography Grant 2017
Photography News - 27 Sep 2017 18:49
September 27, 2017 /Photography News/ Renowned international photo contest. Gomma Grant is open to everyone. Any medium, black & white or colour, analogue or digital. What we are looking for is consistency, personality a...
Nikon D850 Autofocus Tracking Not as Good as D5, Test Finds
PetaPixel - 27 Sep 2017 18:07
Nikon’s marketing says the $3,300 D850‘s autofocus components are the same as the $6,500 D5, but how do the two cameras stack up in real-world autofocusing? Photographer Matt Granger decided to put the systems to the...
This Soviet Era Mini Spy Camera is Up for Grabs on eBay
The Phoblographer - 27 Sep 2017 18:00
Heads up, vintage camera collectors and Russian camera fans! There's a rare, Soviet Era spy camera that you can snag off eBay, and it's actually a pretty interesting piece of photography history. Called the F-21 AJAX cam...
Portraits of People Who Lost a Loved One to Childhood Cancer
PetaPixel - 27 Sep 2017 17:39Panasonic GH5 Firmware Version 2.0 Now Available
Photography Blog - 27 Sep 2017 17:00
Panasonic has released a new firmware update for the Panasonic GH5 Micro Four Thirds compact system camera. As preannounced back in August, Version 2.0 enables tethered shooting via USB, using the "LUMIX Tether" PC softw...
KIKI: Designer Cotton Camera Straps Handcrafted in India
PetaPixel - 27 Sep 2017 16:51Manfrotto Distribution UK to Partner with Broncolor
Photography Blog - 27 Sep 2017 16:00
Manfrotto Distribution UK have announced that as of 14th September 2017, they will be the exclusive UK distributor for broncolor. Commenting on the partnership Chris Carr, Vice President for Lighting, Partner Brands and ...
Blue Planet II is Coming and It Looks Unreal
Twisted Sifter - 27 Sep 2017 15:45
Narrated by Attenborough and set to an exclusive track by Hans Zimmer and Radiohead? Yes please
Jonathan May Imagines the Adventures of a Sleepwalker in THE SOMNAMBULANT
The Phoblographer - 27 Sep 2017 15:00
All images by Jonathan May. Used with Creative Commons Permission. We’ve seen the kind of visual narratives that the night inspires, whether it’s a town’s vibrant alter-ego, a city’s pervading darkness, or the sl...
The clockwork lens: Lensrentals tears down famed Minolta 40-80mm F2.8 Gearbox Zoom
DP Review - 27 Sep 2017 15:00
Lensrentals tears down famed Minolta 40-80mm F2.8 Gearbox Zoom Photograph by Tom Leonard The Minolta MC Rokkor X 40-80mm F2.8 zoom is a unique lens, which uses a gearbox for controlling focus and zoom. The advantage of t...
A Common Mistake New Photographers Make: A Lack of Focus
The Phoblographer - 27 Sep 2017 12:00
In this blog article I will share a very useful tip which Brendan Van Son explained to me when I was on the second day of his photography workshop in Hucachina, Peru. He saw what I was doing when trying to photograph the...
Irene Rudnyk Explains Why She Shoots in Natural Light
The Phoblographer - 27 Sep 2017 09:00
It’s strange and mostly absurd how there’s still a lot of bickering over photography techniques, gear, and choices today. We should be already at a time when everyone accepts that everything ultimately boils down ...