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How to build your own laser-powered DIY shutter speed tester
Don Goodman-Wilson
My collection of analog cameras is in a state. Specifically, in the state of “I have no idea whether the shutter speeds on these things...
In the digital era with AI, what is a fake photograph?
Simon King
Is the “realness” of a photograph purely down to how one chooses to define what a photograph is? All kinds of media have become diluted...
If you are a traveling videographer or a movie-making traveller, consider the Holdland Original Backpack
Yotam Tirkel
When it comes to traveling with gear, there are two schools. Some consider themselves creators who happen to travel, and some would say they are...
A preview of the Fujifilm GF500mm f/5.6 lens
Michael Clark
The FUJIFILM GF500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR lens ($3499) has now been officially announced. The GF500mm focal length on the GFX cameras is the...
Nikon 28-400mm f/4-8, the best all-purpose lens I’ve ever used
Reed Hoffmann
When Nikon announced a new 28-400mm, f/4-8 lens in March (buy here), I didn’t get very excited. After all, lenses that attempt to cover an extreme...
I nearly missed the Aurora Borealis in Austria, but then it blew me away
Markus Hofstätter
It all started when a friend texted me that I should go outside and capture today’s auroras. We call them Polarlichter here in Austria. Honestly,...
The power of mood in photography
David duChemin
Photography can be many things. For some, it’s about capturing scenes. For me, it’s about conveying emotions and suggesting narratives that resonate deeply, first with...
If your Helios lens doesn’t have swirly bokeh, this might be the cause
Vlad Moldovean
This article is not just for my fellow Nikon DSLR users but for all the lens nerds out there! I know there aren’t many DSLR...
3 HDR photo editing mistakes you’re making and how to fix them
Chris Parker
In today’s photo editing tutorial, regardless of your editing software, you’ll discover the top 3 editing mistakes I see with HDR images and some bonus...
I bought a broken $550 Sigma lens for $43.99 and fixed it myself
Anthony Kouttron
I have a camera gear collection problem, and as part of my personal 12-step plan, I restrict myself from purchasing functioning lenses. This sounds illogical,...