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Testing B&W Film Developers – 4 Choices Compared

October 6, 2022 By Cody Schultz 21 Comments

IMG_1638 Medium

If you want to develop black and white film at home, finding a developer may be just as difficult as picking a film. There are, of course, the classic developers such as Amidol and Kodak Dektol, which have been around since the days of Adams and Weston. Then there are...

How to Protect Your Camera in Humid Conditions

October 5, 2022 By Nicholas Hess 18 Comments

Lens fogging ruins photos when water condenses on your camera gear

When I go to very humid locations for photography, like rainforests and swamps, keeping my camera gear protected from the humidity is one of my top concerns. Lens fogging, fungal growth, and water damage are all risks to your camera equipment in the tropics and similar environments. It's not unusual...

Our Lens Tests Are Back! What Should We Review First?

October 4, 2022 By Spencer Cox 104 Comments

Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S MTF Performance 18mm

The title says it all – our new lens testing studio is operational! There’s a long list of lenses in front of me to review, and only so many days in a year. So, I’d love to hear what you want to see us review first at Photography Life.

Secrets Of Professional Photography: Vladimír Čech Jr. Interview

October 3, 2022 By Libor Vaicenbacher 11 Comments

Lynx lynx, 30s exposure, Czech Republic

Vladimír Čech Jr. stands out among wildlife photographers. I am not only referring to his tattoos, but mainly to his work, thanks to which he has gained worldwide renown. Along with winning awards in many photo competitions, he has appeared in magazines such as BBC Wildlife Magazine, Travel Digest, Anima...

Photography News: New Mirrorless Lenses, Big Canon Sale

October 2, 2022 By Spencer Cox 3 Comments

Sand Dune Abstract Liwa

There are some subjects that I could keep photographing forever and never feel bored. My favorite might be the abstract patterns of sand dunes – small in size compared to a grand landscape, but no less striking. To me, finding hidden compositions in the desert is like searching for buried treasure.

Necessary Videography Gear for DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras

October 1, 2022 By Alex Coleman 7 Comments

ShotgunMicRig

In the past, photography equipment and videography equipment were very different pieces of kit. Times have changed, however, with the rise of DSLR and mirrorless cameras that can shoot excellent quality video. If you plan to take advantage of these features, what additional equipment do you need? In this roundup...

Nikon D500 & 200-500mm f/5.6: The Ultimate Budget Wildlife Combo

September 30, 2022 By Libor Vaicenbacher 69 Comments

european nuthatch_01

There's a song from my childhood that says, "Don't you leave the old things for the new ones, though the paint is graying and sizzling. They were once shiny; they were once chromed. And now they've gone in the trash." This melancholy song is playing in my head as I...

How to Edit Underwater Photos

September 29, 2022 By Nicholas Hess 5 Comments

using curves adjustment to edit underwater photography

Post-processing is one of the most important steps of good underwater photography. Water changes a lot about a scene, making it low-contrast and very blue. But with good post-processing, you can correct for the negative effects of the water, and bring back lots of details from seemingly dull underwater images....

Lens vs Camera: What Should You Upgrade First?

September 27, 2022 By Spencer Cox 32 Comments

Landing

When I started out in photography, I found myself frustrated with the kit lenses for my Nikon D5100 DSLR. I kept getting blurry pictures with both lenses, especially the 55-300mm DX telephoto. At the time, I desperately felt that I needed to upgrade the lens or else be doomed to take blurry photos forever.

What is Purple Fringing in Photography?

September 26, 2022 By Alex Coleman 1 Comment

WideAngle

Within the broader category of chromatic aberration in photography, purple fringing can be a particularly tricky problem. Purple fringing usually appears as unwanted purple outlines around high-contrast objects in your photo, like leaves against a blown-out sky. In this article, I’ll take a closer look at what causes purple fringing...

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