Filters – specifically ND and polarizing filters – are some of my most-used landscape and travel photography tools. For years, I predominantly used round, screw-type filters instead of a holder system because they’re small and easy to travel with. But varying lens diameters had left me with a motley assortment of filters, and in an
Month: August 2022
[embedded content] A pilot risked melting his drone to capture awesome shots of the recent volcanic eruption in Iceland. 17-year-old Svanur Gabriele flew his drone over the lava to capture stunning footage for Airstock after dozens of earthquakes disturbed a number of volcanos. The Icelandic team captured spectacular FPV film over Geldingadalir and the Meradalir
[embedded content] Panaluxe has announced the Panaluxe Smart Color Target (Type 1) that it claims can instantly generate Direct Scene-Referred (DSRTM) color profiles regardless of camera or location. According to the company, the upcoming Panaluxe Smart Color Target system will allow creators to perfectly color-match shots regardless of camera, lens, lighting, or optical filters, ensuring
I knew we’d eventually start to see some custom “portable” cameras being made based off the Raspberry Pi HQ camera after they announced it in early 2020. Have to be honest, didn’t think it’d take this long but here we are. Created by Billy O’Sullivan, the Paparazzo C/CS is a 12-megapixel C/CS mount interchangeable lens
In 1961s, Fred Herzog photographed a woman on the street, with just her green skirt and red stockings visible in the frame. In 1972, Helen Levitt photographed kids in New York City, dressed in various shades of yellow and purple. In the 1980s, Martin Parr photographed an ice cream shop in an English beach suburb,
[embedded content] In this latest Film Science video, the team at Syrp Lab tests every kind of stabilizer — digital and physical — in order to determine which provides the smoothest footage. In the six-minute video, the Syrp Lab team covers everything from software-side Warp Stabilizer to gyro-assisted stabilization to discern which will provide filmmakers
[embedded content] Aputure has announced the $199 MT Pro Pixel RGBWW Mini Tube light, what it calls the first-ever one-foot-long full-color mini LED tube. Briefly showcased during NAB 2022, the new 7.5-watt LED is housed in a one-foot tube with an industry-leading density of 36 ultra-fine RGBWW LED pixels and, according to the company, “produces
Film’s resurgence in the last few years has left many analogue photographers with something of a problem, particularly if they want to shoot medium format film. That’s the lack of scanners on the market capable of scanning film compared to 20 or even 10 years ago. Sure, there are some out there that can do
VAULT is an NFT space created by creators for creators, your go-to place for high-quality, curated, digital art from top creators around the globe. The VAULT highlight series focuses on the creators that are part of our NFT Community. This week we are excited to introduce you to Sam Brockway. A travel photographer based out
Wildlife photography is one genre where the right lens makes a big difference, and the wrong one simply won’t let you get the shot. Wild animals may not be at optimal distances and they frequently appear in challenging light. So, how can you find the best lens to overcome the challenges of wildlife photography? Luckily, compared
Photographer Casey Robertson captured a dramatic waterspout off the coast of Ocracoke Island, North Carolina, a set of pictures he had waited “years” to capture. Robertson tells PetaPixel that he had wanted to capture the rare columnar vortex for a very long time before finally achieving it over the weekend. “Waterspouts would form but I
A Live Photo can be made from a video, but this isn’t a built-in capability of the iPhone. Instead, a third-party app is required. Alternatively, an iPhone can capture a Live Photo if the camera app is set up to do so. The iPhone’s default setting of Live Auto, however, leaves the decision to an
[embedded content] Professional photographer and Youtube creator Peter McKinnon has unveiled a new camera tool. The Swiss army-style PM Camera Tool comes with multiple drivers, a host of 1/4 inch hex bits, and even a secret slot for an extra SD card. McKinnon has been a YouTube sensation almost from the very beginning, having reached
Remember when we were kids, we would look up into the sky and try to find shapes in the clouds? Well, I still sometimes do it at 33, and the latest James Webb telescope image reminded me of this fun activity. JWST has peered into the chaos of the Cartwheel Galaxy, sending back a mesmerizing,
According to a survey released by CNBC last year, almost half of Millennial millionaires have 25% or more of their wealth in crypto, with about half owning NFTs. By November, separate research from the Pew Research Center found that 31% of Americans between the ages of 18 and 29 said they’ve invested in, traded, or
Thousands of Ukrainian women are posing for photographs seated with their legs apart in support of the wartorn country’s First Lady, Olena Zelenska, after she was targeted with criticism following her divisive Vogue photoshoot with Annie Leibowitz. Zelenska’s photoshoot with her husband and Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky came under fire with many feeling the glossy
When using manual focus, it’s difficult to tell exactly where your plane of focus is. It’s possible to make a guess using your eye, but you can still be slightly off and end up with an image that is out of focus. Similar to how histograms take the guesswork out of exposure, focus peaking uses
[embedded content] Sandmarc has launched a new Cloud Diffusion Filter for the iPhone which is designed to provide an ethereal and cinematic look to footage. The diffusion filter creates a soft glowing effect while shooting night photography, golden hour portraits, and video. The clip-on filter envelopes the iPhone’s three camera lens array but also has
Godox has announced the new Godox Knowled M600Bi, a bi-colour version of the Godox Knowled M600D announced last November. Designed for studio, film and TV production, the powerful bi-colour LED light has a temperature range of 2800-6500K, runs of AC or V-Mount battery and features radio, DMX and Bluetooth wireless control. It also has fanless
Photos by Daniel Dencescu | 2022 Minimalist Photography Awards The winners of the fourth annual Minimalist Photography Awards have been announced, and continue to back up the idea that less can sometimes be more. The non-profit competition, initially created by B&W Minimalist Magazine and now in its fourth year, is designed to “recognize, reward, and