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Eight benefits of old point-and-shoot cameras that we forgot
Mark G. Adams
As you probably know by now, recently, I’ve been repurposing old digital cameras from the 2000 era and putting them to everyday use. What started...
You won’t believe what Mylar can do for your photography
Gilmar Smith
Mylar paper is also known as metalized polyester film. You may have seen it used on balloons, packaging, and insulation and, lately, taking over the...
Fujinon XF 8mm F3.5 WR in-depth review
Dustin Abbott
A prime lens with a maximum aperture of F3.5 rarely gets anyone excited, but the rules change when you are talking about a compact lens...
Gear Quicky: The flash that redefined the genre
PJ Pantelis
The AD200 from Godox (this one) redefined what a small flash is capable of. It was released about six years ago and, to this day,...
Bortle 1 – the best night skies for Astrophotography
Roi Levi
Want to see the true colors of the night sky? Well, you need to find a really dark spot. And the darkest is Bortle 1....
Adding realistic film grain In Lightroom just got a whole lot better
Vlad Moldovean
I will preface this by saying that I am not an Adobe fanboy, and if this is not clear, I am not paid to praise...
Desert Eye: Capturing the Essence of a Mystical Landscape
Elliot McGucken
I created the Desert Eye image at the North Window Arch in Arches National Park. The park is a magical, mystical desert wonderland with over...
How to shoot electrical sparks
Ted Kinsman
I first became interested in trying my hand at recording sparks when I noticed some intriguing static discharges recorded on old X-ray films. I knew...
Light painting with fire: Let’s talk fire safety
Zach Alan
Since Juli and I started light painting with fire and sharing our techniques a few years back, people from all over have been inspired to...
Fujifilm X-S20 in-depth review
Dustin Abbott
The Fujifilm X-S10 was one of my favorite Fuji cameras of the previous generation. I gave it a positive review when it was released roughly 2.5 years...