It's nice to have "something to photograph when there's nothing to photograph." For me, that's macro photography of oil droplets floating in water. If the weather is bad, or if I'm not inspired by anything nearby, I know that I can always exercise my photography muscles by spending an afternoon...
Protest Photography: A Neglected Photographic Genre?
In the aftermath of events in Israel and Gaza following October 7, 2023, the entire world, including the U.S., has witnessed a wave of protests unlike anything since the summer of 2020 after George Floyd was killed by police. Photo images of these recent protests have appeared in the major media...
DxO PureRAW 4 Review: An Improved Revolution?
DxO PureRAW is a handy software that first appeared in 2021, promising photographers a solution to improve the quality of Raw files by automatically correcting lens defects and getting rid of image noise. In this article, I’ll focus on the features that DxO added to PureRAW version 4 and how...
Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Review
We’ve fully updated our review of the Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR, including detailed tests from the field and the lab. Though not a perfect lens, it’s surprisingly usable throughout the zoom range and makes a lot of sense if you want a single do-it-all optic.
How Three Photographers Edited the Same RAW Files
There was a time when photography had to defend its place in the sun among traditional artistic disciplines. It was accused of being a soulless reproduction of reality with only a hint of the author’s creative imagination. Those days are thankfully over.
Nikon Z6 III Coming June 17th at 8AM Eastern
We just got an alert from B&H that the Nikon Z6 III will be announced on June 17th, and there’s already a placeholder page on B&H (can’t pre-order until the 17th, though). They also published a pretty good teaser video that you’ll want to check out if you’re interested in this camera.
Photography News: Canon’s Many Announcements and Sales
I'm really happy to testing lenses again, and our lens reviews will be back for you later this week. Today, I've been culling through my photos from the Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR in preparation. It's not the sharpest or brightest lens out there, but the zoom range is a...
Dockcase Studio 8-in-1 Review: A Smart USB-C Hub
Photographers constantly have to copy photos from their memory cards. And in this day and age, there are four main card formats being used in new cameras: CFExpress A, CFExpress B, SD, and occasionally micro SD. The most common way to read these formats is through a card reader. Unfortunately...
The 8×10 Lenses I Recommend the Most
I’ve just finished a major update on my guide to 8×10 lenses. This article now includes detailed specifications for almost every modern 8×10 lens, ranging from ultra-wide to telephoto, plus my complete recommendations. If you’re planning to shoot 8×10 film, I hope you find it an indispensable resource.
Panasonic GH7 Announced: A Serious Upgrade
Panasonic has always been known for their focus on hybrid mirrorless cameras that have both video and photo features. And their micro four-thirds GH cameras are essentially video-first, with stronger and more innovative features not available in typical hybrid cameras. This tradition continues with the newly-announced Panasonic GH7. This 25...