The Panasonic Lumix G9 is a top-notch Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera. It’s hard to think of another Micro Four Thirds camera that compares for still photography at under $1000. Even looking beyond Micro Four Thirds, the Panasonic Lumix G9 has a lot to offer for both enthusiasts and professionals...
The 5 Most Revolutionary Advances in Photography
The art of photography has been shaped by some incredible technical trends over the last few decades, and it seems like the pace of change is ever-accelerating. In this article, I wanted to take a look back at some of the biggest advances and game-changers in modern photography.
What Lenses Should Nikon Make Next, Once the Roadmap Ends?
It’s finally happening – the Nikon Z roadmap is just two lenses away from completion. All that’s left now is a pair of S-line primes: a 35mm and a 135mm. Although anything could happen, it looks like Nikon won’t release another update. We’re essentially at the end of the roadmap. So… what’s next?
Photography News: B&H Summer Deals, L-Mount Alliance Grows
Last week, I worked on something new for me - setting up a small display of my darkroom photos in a local restaurant. Exhibits like this are low-stakes ways to put your photography out into the world. It's also a nice challenge to choose which photos, sizes, and arrangements work...
Sony a6700 Comparisons Added to Photography Life’s Database
We’ve just updated our Comparisons Database with the Sony a6700, so you can now compare it head-to-head against some popular alternatives. In particular, the following comparison articles are now complete…
Photo Challenges, Week 6
We are now on our sixth week of our photo photography theme challenge and Raw editing challenge. The challenges come every Friday, and you have until Wednesday to submit your results in the official threads on our forum. Before I talk about some of last week's submissions, let's see this...
Secrets of Professional Photography: Tomas Grim Interview
Photos of wildlife are taken in the wild. But… is that always the case? Sometimes it’s just the opposite, as revealed today in my interview with Tomas Grim. Tomas is a scientist, traveler, and photographer who enjoys turning the concept of “wilderness” on its head.
Sony a6700 Announcement
Sony just announced their newest APS-C camera with the Sony a6700 – an update to the a6600 from August 2019. The a6700 sits at the top of Sony’s APS-C lineup and is launching for $1400, body only. How much has changed in four years? Here’s what we know.
Sony 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II Announced
Sony has just updated their popular 70-200mm f/4 G OSS with a new version that adds better close-focusing capabilities, faster autofocus, and more. With a 1:2 magnification throughout the entire zoom range - and support for Sony's teleconverters - you can turn this lens into a 1:1 magnification 140-400mm zoom...
Best Storage Upgrades for Photographers
With today's ever-growing file sizes, it is more important than ever to know how to store your photos and videos cheaply, without sacrificing performance or reliability. There’s also a bigger gap between fast and slow storage than there has been in the past. In this guide, I’ll take a look...