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The European Space Agency (ESA) satellite observatory Gaia, whose mission is to produce a 3D map of the Milky Way, has sent back a new and updated map of the galaxy that contains detailed information on more than 1.8 bil...

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The National Gallery of Fine Art has apparently lost its association with National Geographic. Based on a multi-week investigation, I have been able to determine that National Geographic recently cut ties with the galler...

In late October, a massive fire completely destroyed the AKM parts factory in Japan. While mostly responsible for A/V parts manufacture, speculation that it could affect the camera industry popped up a few weeks later. A...

A promotional image for Samsung Semiconductors' 108MP ISOCELL Bright HMX mobile camera sensor. Known smartphone leaker Ice Universe has shared a leaked slide from Samsung Semiconductor presentation that suggests the comp...

I took the Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S out to see how it performed taking astrophotography and nightscape photos with a Nikon Z6. I've compiled notes and comparison images to help those out who are looking at purchasing this...

In the previous essay, I made an argument that photographs (and things that are like photographs) metaphorically transport us into the scene of the photo. We react, body and mind, a little bit as if we were actually pres...

Kevin Parry spent 3 days lying on the ground animating himself skateboarding and it turned out wonderfully

There are many genres of photography, which I believe is what makes photography such a unique hobby or profession. The camera simply becomes a tool that facilitates a personal interaction with the wide range of variables...

It’s common for photo writers to state, “A 100mm lens on a Micro Four Thirds camera has the equivalent reach of 200mm on full frame”. While the field of view is equivalent to 200mm FF, the reach is not necessarily ...

Canon has patented a new sensor design that mimics the design of backside-illuminated (BSI) sensors made by Sony. Mixing Dual Pixel with BSI would likely result in huge leaps in low light performance, dynamic range, and ...

This photo is Untitled (1977) by photographer Jerry Uelsmann — it was my key inspiration. It took one curvy shaded line to make the rock alive and sexy. This was on the wall in my living room when I was 14 and I looked...

An overview of the aftermath at AKM Semiconductor factory following a three-day fire, captured by Nikogorio and used with permission. Australian imaging publication, Inside Imaging, is reporting that some camera manufact...

Vanessa Joy is one of the best-known names in wedding photography in the US. In this interview, Vanessa talks about her favorite gear, what makes the new Canon EOS R6 so useful, the challenges of shooting a product video...

Gift guide: 2020's best photo books for photographers Photographers can be quite difficult to shop for. We're particular about our gear, accessories tend to cater to niche audiences, and we certainly don't need any more ...

Every time I hear about laptops targeting creatives, I get really excited. The new HP ZBook Firefly G8 seems to be targeted Macbook users pretty hard. Specifically, in their press release, they claim the weight of their ...

Shooting long exposures in broad daylight can be very challenging. The Haida Red Diamond 17 Stop ND 5.0 Filter was created with this in mind. Most conventional ND's simply don't provide enough light reduction. When photo...

While we haven't been blown away by a Nikon Z camera yet, their Z lenses are a different story altogether. So far, Nikon has come up with some stunning lens options that are practical and affordable. While there's alread...

We're currently in the middle of one of the most important photography contests we've run in years. The theme is women who inspire you. And we've partnered with Leica to award one passionate photographer a well deserved ...