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Nikon Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S Lens Announcement

April 5, 2022 By Spencer Cox 19 Comments

Nikon Z 800mm f6.3 PF Lens

Today, Nikon announced its longest and perhaps most exciting Z-series lens to date with the 800mm f/6.3 VR S. Two things make this lens especially stand out: the unusually low weight of 2.4 kilos / 5.2 pounds, and the shocking price of $6500. It ships in April.

Lightroom’s Useful “ISO Adaptive Preset” Feature Explained

April 3, 2022 By Alex Coleman 11 Comments

High ISO Image

ISO adaptive presets are one of my favorite ways to customize Lightroom. They can help you get better image quality out of your files at both low and high ISOs, and they are so easy to use. Despite their benefits, they can be a bit unintuitive to set up. I've...

Today’s Sales: Newest Z Glass, Cheaper CFe, GorillaPod Deal

April 2, 2022 By Libor Vaicenbacher 2 Comments

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Spring is definitely here! If you don't believe it, just open your windows in the morning and listen to the birds singing. At least on the latitude where I am writing this text, spring is already literally pulsating outside. If perhaps your photographic equipment has been idle over the winter,...

The Many Types of Photographers

April 1, 2022 By Nasim Mansurov 163 Comments

Nikon 100th Anniversary Crystal Nikon Model 1 Camera

Happy April Fool’s Day! We at Photography Life hope you’re having a low-key day with no pranks and no laughter or mirth at all. Here’s a solemn article from our archives to remind you to take life very seriously. Featuring a few new updates for 2022.

10 Tips for Better Bokeh in Photography

March 31, 2022 By Jason Polak 18 Comments

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“Bokeh” is a term to describe the quality of out-of-focus areas in a photograph, both in the foreground and background. Although some aspects of bokeh are subjective, everyone seems to like creamy, smooth bokeh, whereas the infamous “onion rings” are unwanted in photos and probably better left as a food.

Photographing Iceland in the Winter

March 30, 2022 By Spencer Cox 43 Comments

Iceland Landscape in Winter Stokksnes

I have two of the most gullible friends in the world. When I floated the questionable idea of visiting Iceland together for a week in February – using the line, I remember, “Iceland actually stays pretty warm because it’s on the ocean” – they agreed, with hardly any further persuasion needed.

How to Install Lightroom Presets

March 24, 2022 By Alex Coleman 4 Comments

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Lightroom presets are powerful tools that can drastically speed up your editing process. Whether you want to quickly set a baseline edit or easily replicate the signature look of your favorite film stock, presets give you a head start on your Lightroom edit. The install process, however, can be tricky,...

Please Welcome Alex Coleman to the Photography Life Team!

March 20, 2022 By Spencer Cox 11 Comments

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I'm excited to introduce another new writer from our expanding team at Photography Life. Please give a warm welcome to Alex Coleman! Alex impressed us with his wide range of high-quality photos of a huge variety of subjects. You’ve seen his articles on night photography, real estate, and lenses - now...

What You Should Know About Prime Lenses

March 16, 2022 By Alex Coleman 16 Comments

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Camera lenses can be divided into two broad groups: prime lenses and zoom lenses. Prime lenses, which offer a single focal length and can’t zoom in or out, may seem to be inherently less useful than zoom lenses, but that’s not necessarily the case. Prime lenses can offer a wide...

Please Welcome Jason Polak to the Photography Life Team!

March 15, 2022 By Spencer Cox 8 Comments

Jason Polak

Today, we’d like you to offer a warm welcome to Photography Life’s newest writer, Jason Polak! Jason is a wildlife photographer and mathematician from Canada whose great articles and photos you’ve seen grace the homepage these past few weeks. Here’s a bit from Jason about his journey as a photographer.

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