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DJI Drone Ban Update: FCC Votes 3-0 on New Powers That Could Block Imports
Nov 3, 2025
Darlene Lleno
This DJI drone ban update reveals the FCC voted unanimously to give itself power to block future imports starting December 23, 2025. While your current DJI drones remain safe from confiscation, no new models will enter the US market unless a federal security audit happens first.
Viltrox 50mm F1.4 Pro FE: Fast, Affordable Sony Full-Frame Lens
Nov 3, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
Discover the new Viltrox 50mm F1.4 Pro FE for Sony E-mount, a sharp, fast, and affordable full-frame prime lens built for both photo and video creators.
NASA captures a “Spooky Face” on the Sun: An image for Halloween
Nov 2, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Just before Halloween 2025, NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captured something remarkable: the Sun appeared to grin like a jack-o’-lantern. In ultraviolet light, bright patches…
You’ll Never Believe What Happens When You Hit ‘2-in-1’ on the Fujifilm X half
Nov 2, 2025
David Prochnow
So you own the retro-chic dynamo that is the Fujifilm X half, equipped it with accessories, and now you’re ready to make it do more…
UMi 17X: A New Harmonic Mount from Proxisky Launched
Nov 1, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Astrophotography has changed dramatically in the past few years. Lightweight telescopes, small imaging sensors, and portable mounts have opened the sky to travellers and night-sky…
Travel Photography: The Ultimate Guide to Shooting Stunning Images on the Road
Nov 1, 2025
Dunja Đuđić
Travel photography is the art of capturing the essence of a place through compelling images. It’s more than just snapshots: travel photos tell stories, evoke…
A Bat in the Sky: ESO Releases New Image of the RCW 94/95 Nebulae
Nov 1, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
The European Southern Observatory (ESO) has released a new image that looks straight out of a Halloween story. A glowing red cloud spreads across space,…
Cinematic Video Settings: Frame Rate, Shutter Speed, and Aperture for Film Look
Oct 31, 2025
Darlene Lleno
Cinematic video settings combine frame rate, shutter speed, and aperture to create professional film-quality footage. The 180-degree shutter rule, 24fps standard, and proper aperture selection work together to achieve that distinctive cinematic look audiences expect from professional productions.
Selective Exposure Adjustment: Dodging and Burning in Lightroom Like a Pro
Oct 31, 2025
Darlene Lleno
Selective exposure adjustment allows you to control light and shadow in specific areas of your photos through dodging and burning. This Lightroom technique uses masking tools, adjustment brushes, and gradients to create dimensional images that guide viewer attention and fix exposure problems that global adjustments cannot address.
Affinity Just Went Free Forever, But Is It Too Good to Be True?
Oct 31, 2025
Alex Baker
At the beginning of the month, Affinity pulled all of its apps from the website and teased us that ‘something big’ was on its way….