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Sigma’s Minimalist Camera and Maximalist Lenses

February 25, 2025 By Spencer Cox 10 Comments

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It’s announcement season, and Sigma made waves yesterday with the unveiling of one of the most radically designed cameras that we’ve seen in a long time: the Sigma BF. This full-frame camera is minimalist to the extreme – although the two lenses that Sigma announced alongside it are the opposite of minimalist!

Nikon Z MC 50mm f/2.8 Macro Review

February 24, 2025 By Spencer Cox 40 Comments

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This hands-on review covers everything you need to know about the Nikon Z MC 50mm f/2.8 Macro, a lightweight macro lens for Nikon’s Z System. As a true macro lens, the 50mm MC is capable of reaching 1:1 magnification, albeit with a short working distance. Here’s how it measures up!

Photography News: Canon’s Big-Sensor Compact, Lumix S1R II Rumors

February 23, 2025 By Libor Vaicenbacher 5 Comments

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Migrating winter birds have not yet arrived at their breeding grounds, but for some birds, courtship is already in full swing. Many owls, including the Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) in this photo, are at the peak of their mating season. Take a walk in a park or forest after sunset,...

Double Rarity: A Strange Bird Doing a Strange Thing

February 19, 2025 By Libor Vaicenbacher 4 Comments

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Perhaps every nature photographer dreams of capturing some rarity in nature – be it a unique or rare animal or some seldom-seen behavior. Ideally, of course, both at once. I recently published an article that focuses on a rare color variation in birds. Today’s short post has something even more unusual.

Photographing Atmosphere in a Snowy Landscape

February 17, 2025 By Massimo Vignoli 18 Comments

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In landscape photography, we often look for spectacular and majestic subjects. Imposing mountains, breathtaking waterfalls, or lush forests are powerful and visually appealing. Even more so when shot under dramatic light. However, if you wish to obtain significant images, looking for atmospheres that resonate with our state of mind is...

Photography News: M4 MacBook Pro Sales, Is Zeiss Back?

February 16, 2025 By Libor Vaicenbacher 1 Comment

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The Gray Wagtail is a charming bird quite commonly found along streams and rivers. Its constant tail wagging has inspired similar names in many languages. This week, the Czech Ornithological Society named it Bird of the Year. They pointed out the bird's relationship to important natural waterways, many of which...

Nikon Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ Announced: Zooming into the Videography World

February 14, 2025 By Spencer Cox 15 Comments

Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ Official Product Photo with Follow Focus and Matte Box

On February 13, 2025, Nikon announced their newest Z Mount lens: the Nikon Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ. The "PZ" in the name stands for "Power Zoom" - one of many ways in which this lens is meant for videographers or hybrid shooters. At $2600, this is a very specialized lens,...

Tips for Multi-Day Backpacking as a Landscape Photographer

February 12, 2025 By Spencer Cox 59 Comments

Torres Del Paine O Circuit Landscape Photography

I just returned from one of the longest hikes I've ever done, the famous O Circuit in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park! This eight-day hike goes around the Paine massif itself, circumnavigating these magnificent peaks and showcasing them from every angle. For landscape photography, it's hard to think of...

Noise Reduction Algorithms vs Capturing More Light

February 11, 2025 By Jason Polak 51 Comments

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Today’s noise reduction software is capable of incredible results. Images that couldn’t be salvaged in the past can be made quite clean with modern denoise algorithms. But what is the real benefit of these tools compared to capturing more light in the first place?

Photography News: Early Nikon Z9 II Rumors, M4/3 Sale

February 9, 2025 By Libor Vaicenbacher 23 Comments

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It was a freezing morning. The snow in a small clearing in the middle of the forest crunched under my feet. Suddenly, I lifted off the ground and slowly began to gain altitude. The rays of the rising sun, which only a moment before had been shyly making their way...

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