Photography News

Chinese lens manufacturer Anhui ChangGeng Optical Technology Company Limited has introduced what it describes as the world's widest 1:1 macro lens. The Venus Optics Laowa 15mm F4 is designed for full frame sensor cameras and can focus down to just 12cm from the front element, and is equipped with a +/-6mm shift function for architectural work at normal focusing distances. Read more... more

Nothing can be more frustrating than taking a beautiful photograph only to later find out that it is riddled with digital noise. While digital image sensors have advanced the field of photography, they have also introduced new problems to tackle. Luckily, programs such as Adobe Lightroom can reduce the amount of noise within a photograph caused by high ISO settings or long exposures. Today, we are going to learn how to tacklenoise reduction in Lightroom CC.

The Canon EOS Rebel T6i (750D) bears quite the resemblance to its Rebel T6s (760D) sibling. It's essentially the same model, down to the 24.2MP APS-C sensor and 19-point AF module. What it doesn't offer are the higher-end controls of the T6s, including a top-plate status LCD. Does the Rebel T6i hit all the right notes for a beginning photographer? Read more

Associated Press photos of presidential candidate Ted Cruz sparked controversy and criticism this past weekend after people noticed that they showed a handgun pointed at the Texas senator’s head. The blurry gun was part of a poster that was in the background of the scene.

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