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When the Nikon D5 arrived in our office on Friday we immediately wanted to answer a few questions: How is the low light performance? How good is the autofocus? How is the Raw dynamic range? After running our Exposure Latitude and ISO Invariance tests we've found that while the D5's sensor is clearly optimised for low-light image making, it represents a rather surprising - and disappointing - step backwards in terms of base ISO dynamic range.

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With years of experience, I have learned how to handle most daily situations encountered as a photographer. With the emergence of social media, people can be very picky about photos and privacy. I understand.

At the beginning, I would react more, starting stupid, endless and useless fights. From those experiences, I learned to be self-controlled and peaceful. My gear never got stolen or broken, and I never got insulted or beat-up.

But just in the last 10... more

Here’s a sweet camera deal that’s currently available: the reputable eBay store robertsdigital is selling a nice kit with the original Olympus OM-D EM-5 camera. At $700, with what’s included, you’re essentially... more

During the Great Depression in the US, the government had a role in creating the “golden age of American photography” by paying some of the best photographers to document the country. While many iconic shots emerged, other shots that weren’t... more

Sony is considering splitting off its imaging products business, according to a new statement from the company. Sony detailed planned management and organizational structure changes last week, saying its previously announced semiconductor business split will take place next month, placing its image sensors, among other things, under a wholly owned... more

Companies like Facebook and Instagram have turned photo sharing into an industry dominated by smartphones and “Likes.” Nikon’s new DSLR ad campaign pushes back against this exploding culture.

Titled “Show Your Love Some Love,” the 1-minute video above argues that striving for Likes with smartphone snapshots pales in comparison to capturing what you love using a Nikon DSLR.

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Lens flare was once considered a problem in filmmaking and something that should be prevented with well designed lenses and special coatings, but now it’s something that’s embraced and seemingly in every movie that hits the silver screen. How and why did this change happen?

The 4.5-minute above by Vox explores the subject of lens flares and discusses its origins and its recent history.

A still frame from J.J. Abrams’ 2009 movie Star Trek.A... more

A lot of professional photographers have a growing frustration about losing jobs to part-time “photographers” doing horrible work for $30, or having clients tell them that another “photographer” will do the same job for $25. So, I got to thinking: what if other professions were treated like photography?

Here’s what a “part-time professional’s” Facebook posts might look like if other careers experienced the... more

It is often stated that, for photography, it is vital to use color management within your workflow, so that you can ensure accurate colors for your work.

In principle this makes perfect sense (after all, who would want blue faces?) and for some it will be very important. However, to judge the overall merits of this viewpoint one needs to step back and look at photography and... more

Floating acrylic frames are an elegant way to display your photos on walls, but commercial solutions can be pricey. Here’s a 1.5-minute tutorial video... more

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