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Five Free, Open-Source Photo Editors To Try in 2023

March 31, 2023 By Jason Polak 2 Comments

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When it comes to image editing, most people probably think of commercial applications like Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, or Phase One's Capture One Pro. And indeed, these are by far the most popular. On the other hand, there are some serious open-source photo editing programs that can replace commercial programs for...

The Best Micro Four Thirds Lenses: 11 of My Favorites

March 30, 2023 By Nicholas Hess 2 Comments

Great blue heron from eye level fold out LCD Monitor helps micro four thirds photography

One of the advantages of Micro Four Thirds cameras is that Panasonic, Olympus (OM System), and third party lenses with a Micro Four Thirds mount can be used on any Micro Four Thirds camera. Also, in part because of the competition between Panasonic and Olympus, these lenses are consistently impressive...

A Rare Encounter with the Cotton-Top Tamarin

March 28, 2023 By Libor Vaicenbacher 5 Comments

Cotton-top Tamarin_Colombia

The north of Colombia was once covered by a continuous tropical rainforest. However, due to human activity, its area has shrunk to less than 5% of its original size. Countless species of animals and plants have lost their habitat. Some disappeared forever before we could even record them. Others, like...

Photography News: Panasonic’s New Sensor, OM System OM-1 Sale

March 26, 2023 By Libor Vaicenbacher 19 Comments

Eurasian wren_Nikon D500

I overestimated the home field advantage yesterday. While shooting along the creek, my foot slipped and I splashed into the water with all my gear. The plan was to get a photo of a hunting kingfisher for today's Photography News. Instead, I made two observations that I would like to...

Bad Weather Makes Good Photos!

March 25, 2023 By Spencer Cox 20 Comments

Nikon Z7 Sample Photo of Lightning

Last week, there was rain in the desert. I was so surprised to visit some of the driest places in America – Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Canyonlands, and more – and see them under storms and fog rather than the blue sky. It’s not “good weather” by most definitions, but it was perfect for landscape photography.

Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Review

March 23, 2023 By Spencer Cox 109 Comments

Nikon Z 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 VR S

I’ve been shooting with the Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S for just over a year, and I’ve finally completed all of the extensive lab testing necessary to publish a full review (including testing both TCs). This lens is large, heavy, and optically excellent – built to Nikon’s highest standards, with a $2700 price to match. Here’s how it measures up.

Photography Life on DPReview’s Closure

March 21, 2023 By Spencer Cox 59 Comments

Black and white Landscape photo Tamron 70-300mm

Like most of you, I was stunned this morning to see that Digital Photography Review, the biggest dedicated photography website, is closing their doors after more than two decades of operation. I’m still trying to process the news, but here are a couple of the early things I’d like to say.

Photography News: DxO PureRAW 3, Canon R5 & Nikon Z9 Deals

March 20, 2023 By Libor Vaicenbacher 6 Comments

Jeseniky_ski mountaineering

They say the best camera is the one you have with you. Well, maybe that's true of a camera, but what about a lens? In accordance with Murphy's Law, I would say the best lens is the one that's currently at home in my study, about 300 km away. I'm...

Pergear 35mm f/1.4: An Exceptionally Cheap 35mm Lens

March 18, 2023 By Libor Vaicenbacher 16 Comments

Pergear 35mm f1,4_02

Lenses with a fixed focal length of 35mm are among the most popular ever. It stands between wide angle and normal lenses, taking the best of both. They can provide a nice field of view, minimal distortion, and a pleasant depth of field. In this review, I'll take a look...

Recommended Camera Bags for Wildlife Photography

March 15, 2023 By Nicholas Hess 22 Comments

Lowepro flipside trek backpack a good wildlife photography camera bag because of the easy flip access

When you think about camera gear, what comes to mind? A camera bag might be an afterthought, but I think it's almost as important as the camera itself! Think about it - what good is a high-quality camera if you don't have a good way to carry it into the...

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