Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based Retrospekt is back with another customized camera set, this time featuring a Polaroid 600 and a 35mm film camera that both feature the artwork of artist Evan Weselmann. Retrospekt says that this is the first in a new series of artist collections it calls “Break Out” where a new Polaroid 600 and a
Shallow depth of field is one of the coolest things in photography. But sometimes, no matter what you do, your depth of field will be too shallow and you’ll want more, even at narrow apertures like f/16. That’s when focus stacking becomes a compelling technique. Focus stacking is the process of combining multiple images and
The Royal Observatory Greenwich Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition has become an annual staple in the lives of many photographers. We all want to see what new views of the universe we’re going to be presented with. But just as interesting to photographers is the gear used to create it. Fortunately, we’ve got Skies
It is no secret that 500px is home to some of the most stunning and awe-inspiring landscape photography. Our photography community is from all over the world, and each and every one has their own unique practice and perspective. We love the diversity and inspiration that we have the pleasure of seeing and sharing every
Only the Google Pixel was able to gain some more popularity when compared to last year, even doubling its market share. It is the only smartphone manufacturer to move in a positive direction. The Google Pixel, to be clear, still isn’t exactly a power player among smartphones. Google only has a 4 percent market share
Sigma’s 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sport lens arrived during a flurry of product releases and bitterly cold weather earlier this year. It’s been a minute, but I’ve now had a chance to test it in full. I didn’t get the time to make a full review back when it launched, but I did use
Alongside our photography tutorials, reviews, and personal essays, something we try to do at Photography Life is bring you inspiration from different corners of the photography world. One such story that caught my eye yesterday was the list of winners from Nikon’s yearly photography contest. Too often, it feels like photo contests only exist to
Saramonic just introduced the Blink ME, an innovative wireless microphone system (buy here). The Blink ME has all the features you would expect from a wireless microphone, but unlike other wireless microphones, it is button-shaped, and you can put a logo on its screen. The Blink Me is aimed at video content creators and TV
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta announced Wednesday a new line of smart Ray-Ban glasses that bring a host of upgrades. Meta previously launched the smart Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses line in 2021 but this new model promises improved audio and cameras among a series of other upgraded features. “We redesigned our next-generation glasses from
The HoverAir X1 is a pocket-sized self-flying camera that shattered its funding goals on Indiegogo. After earning nearly $2 million from backers, the $350 aerial camera is now shipping, marking a nice change of pace from some crowdfunding campaigns that take years to deliver a product or never come to fruition at all. Weighing just
Nikon just announced the newest lens for the Z system – and their first lens ever with a “Plena” designation. The Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is full of high-end features and will be available next month for $2500. It also has one of the most intense optical construction diagrams I’ve ever seen. Specifications
YoloLiv, just announced its new YoloBox Ultra, at IBC 2023, and it solves one of our biggest pains with the YOLOLiv line of streamers: You can steam to all services with one box. In the past, you needed to select between a YOLObox (Facebook, YouTube streaming) and Instream (Instagram/TikTok streaming). The new YOLOBox Ultra does
[embedded content] For those looking to level up their photography skills, leading photography education book publisher Rocky Nook is hosting its first ever online conference, called The Art and Craft of Photography. Full disclosure: This sponsored article is brought to you by Rocky Nook. The conference features two days of sessions presented by the authors
Laowa Aurogon FF 10-50X NA0.5 Supermicro APO lens set Venus Optics announced the Laowa Aurogon 10-50x Supermicro APO lens set this summer, although details were extremely scarce at the time. Now Venus Optics has completely revealed the lens, including full specs and many incredible sample images. The Laowa Aurogon FF 10-50x NA0.5 Supermicro APO lens
Is Milky Way photography possible with a Micro Four Thirds camera? I can confidently say yes – it is absolutely doable with a Micro Four Thirds camera. Is it ideal, or is it better than other formats? No, I definitely wouldn’t say so. However, it is absolutely worth shooting the Milky Way if you have
DJI has announced the hotly anticipated DJI Mini 4 Pro (buy here). Leaks earlier in the month told us it was on the way and would have all-around obstacle avoidance, 4K 100fps video and waypoint control. Well, it’s got all that and more, including 4K 60fps HDR video as well as 10-bit D-Log M, 48-megapixel
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Little-known Trick to Generate objects with varying intensity using the Generative Fill in Photoshop! Like and follow if you learn something new! 🎯 SUBSCRIBE to get more amazing Photoshop tutorials! ► https://hi.switchy.io/Subscribe-to-PTC 📘 INDEX – Change Intensity With The Generative Fill in Photoshop 00:00 – Introduction 00:11 – Create a Quick Masks 00:28 – Generate an
From the sun-drenched summer beverage shots of Florentina Olareanu to the minimalist stylings of Priscilla Ong and whimsical creations of Juj Winn, the 500px community continues to elevate the field of product photography with unconventional, outside-of-the-box thinking. Whether they’re spending hours carefully arranging “flying” objects in the studio or rushing outside to capture a blink-and-you-miss-it
A sleepy town in Spain has been rocked by an AI image scandal that saw nude pictures of children passed around. Police in Almendralejo, southern Spain are investigating the case in which 20 girls have come forward as victims of an artificial intelligence (AI) app that takes photos of fully-clothed people and generates an image