Sony has released the first photo captured by its new Star Sphere satellite, which aims to allow ordinary people to have access to a camera in Earth orbit and shoot their own space photos. The Launchpad News reports that the photo was triggered by a test radio wave and shows the Chinese mainland from over
Month: February 2023
Many people think of tilt shift lenses as something only used by specialist architectural photographers. Some actually don’t realize that they can do more than the tilt shift miniature effect emulated by the Photoshop filter (although it can give some fun results!) So, why would you be interested in such an unusual tool for still
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[embedded content] Facebook and Instagram have announced that they are founding members of Take It Down, a new platform designed to proactively prevent young people’s intimate images from spreading online. Supported by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and the two social networks (both owned by Meta), Take It Down is a
As the digital camera market contracts due to the popularity of smartphones, camera companies are finding that higher profits can still be reached by selling fewer cameras that cost, on average, twice as much as they used to. In 2022, the average digital camera cost about $623, which is more than twice the figure from
Lightroom is a key program for many photographers, and it has been for many years. Since almost the beginning, however, it’s been haunted by performance issues. If you’re looking to speed up Lightroom, or just want to know how to improve Lightroom performance in general, I’ll dive into a number of different settings and options
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One of the world’s most comprehensive collections of Apple computers and products ever offered for auction will be available in March. Called “The Apples,” the collection includes more than 500 products that span 45 years. The collection comes via Apple collector Hanspeter Luzi who is a remedial teacher for children with special needs from St.
I’ve been a Canon shooter since I moved into digital about 15 years ago. I had been using Mamiya and Minolta cameras with film and at that time the Canon 50D came out and I decided to give it a go. Since then I worked my way through the 5D lineup to the 5D Mark
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[embedded content] Godox has announced the KNOWLED lineup of RGBWW Pixel Tube LED lights that will be available in three sizes. These new KNOWLED series lights are the latest RGBWW lights offered by the company which it says gives “pixel level” of light control, meaning users can have multiple different colors projecting on the LED
Zone focusing (ZF) is a great way to pre-set your camera’s focus and aperture, then use that setting for multiple shots. Street shooters love it. And it’s also great for sports, pets, jumpy kids, parties, or any subjects in motion. Zone focusing works best with lenses 35mm or shorter due to their greater depth of
Wacom’s Cintiq Pro 27 might be expensive, but it is one of the most immersive, accurate, and stable display tablets ever. Despite a hefty $3,499 price — which does not include the $470 Adjustable Stand — this new display tablet is amazing. I have to admit, when this device was first delivered to my door,
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[embedded content] Photographer Gordon Laing of Camera Labs is back with another edition of his retrospective “Retro Review” video series. This time, Laing focuses on the Sony Cyber-shot DSC F505, a consumer-oriented digital camera released 24 years ago. The vintage F505 sports a distinct L-shaped appearance, with its body split into two halves. One half
We all know that headshot photography is all about capturing the essence of our subjects – their personality, character, and unique qualities that make them stand out. As headshot photographers, how do we really capture that magic? How do we create headshots that connect with our subjects and leave a lasting impression on viewers? We’ll
Meike has announced a new 60mm f/2.8 manual focus macro lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. The lens will be available in various mounts, including Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Canon EF-M and RF, and Micro Four Thirds. Priced at a very reasonable $190, the lens is an affordable option for APS-C mirrorless photographers looking
Sigma just announced that three of their existing APS-C lenses – the 16mm f/1.4, 30mm f/1.4, and 56mm f/1.4 – are launching for the Nikon Z system later this year! I’ve been a fan of Sigma lenses for years, and it’s exciting to see them finally add some Z mount options. All three of these
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