Category: Photography

  • Don't Obsess Over High-ISO Noise in Your Photos

    [ad_1] Every photographer worries strives for the best possible photos, and high-ISO noise is one of the most common reasons for a reduction in image quality. It might be something we worry about just a little too much, though. This excellent video essay makes a case for why we should be willing to embrace high…

  • I Started a YouTube Channel to Try Out The Nikon Z 30

    [ad_1] What happens when a non-vlogger takes a spin with Nikon’s new social media-focused Z 30 compact camera? I don’t like social media. I’m sure I’ve made that painfully clear in any one of my many exhaustively long dissertations on the perils of a “content” focused world. But that doesn’t mean that I’m a complete…

  • You Can Turn Your DJI Air 2S or Air 2 Into a Whole New Drone

    [ad_1] You may have seen some of the hoopla over the Insta 360 Sphere. It’s a 360-degree camera that mounts on two popular drones, the DJI Air 2S and its predecessor, the Air2. So, what is it exactly? It’s two cameras, each with a 180-degree field of view, that are mounted so that your drone really…

  • The Coming Menace of Artificial Intelligence And How We Can Respond As Artists

    [ad_1] The future of art has arrived. And it isn’t pretty. Like, I suspect, many people reading this article, I enjoy the late night comedy shows. When I was a kid, late night comedy was rather dry, filled with stale jokes designed to appeal to the broadest possible demographic. But as we’ve reached the age…

  • How Good Is the Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens?

    [ad_1] With lenses like the 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD, Tamron has shown that in addition to creating pragmatic, affordable lenses, they also have their eyes on those that push the boundaries of design and offer unique capabilities. One such lens is the 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD, which offers an unusually wide range of focal…

  • A New OM System Macro Lens, Digital PCM Sound Recorder, and Lens Road Map

    [ad_1] OM Digital Solutions announced an update to their lens road map, and macro photographers will be excited about what’s there. Plus, they have a new Linear PCM sound recorder. I always laughed at the uninformed internet doom-sayers and fear-mongers who predicted the demise of OM Digital Solutions (OMDS) when it broke away from Olympus.…

  • We Review the Hasselblad X2D 100C Medium Format Mirrorless Camera

    [ad_1] The Hasselblad X1D 50C and X1D II 50C helped to redefine the paradigm of medium format, putting a large sensor inside a sleek, small body. Now, the X2D 100C is here, and not only does it double the resolution of its predecessors, it brings with it a bevy of impressive improvements and new features.…

  • Testing the iPhone 14 Pro for Nighttime Street Photography

    [ad_1] Mobile phone cameras have taking gargantuan strides forward in the last decade, to the point where they are unquestionably able to compete with dedicated cameras in certain areas. So, how is the new flagship iPhone in one area it claims dominance? It was around 2016 that I started to take my phone camera seriously,…

  • Which of These Versatile Lenses Is Right for You?

    [ad_1] A few years ago, if you wanted good image quality from a supertelephoto zoom lens, your only real choice was a first-party option. In the past few years, however, we have seen a real surge in high-quality third-party options that offer a lot of versatility and image quality at prices that often significantly undercut…

  • 5 New (and Old) Movies You Must Watch as a Photographer

    [ad_1] Going into the colder autumn months, we start to spend more time at home, especially in cities with a lot of rainfall, such as Munich or London. Sitting down with a cup of warm tea or mulled wine and enjoying a movie is one of the many things I look forward to each year.…