Photography News

Traditional SLR cameras do phase detection autofocus by directing light onto AF sensors in the camera’s mirror box. Some newer sensor technologies do away with the need for separate sensors by building the phase detection technology directly into the image sensor.

If you’re curious about the technical details of how these things work, Toshiba just released this (relatively) easy-to-understand 3-minute video that explains how phase detection autofocus works, both with... more

Photographers, beware: there may be scammers on your local Craigslist that target photography assistants. Fall into this trap, and you could soon find yourself separated from your own money.

A reader named John tells us that he recently responded to a Craigslist job listing that was looking for an administrative assistant for... more

Mobile accessory maker Moment has added a new lens to its lineup. The Moment Macro lens offers a 25mm focal length and 10x magnification, using a multi-element design and ED-glass for improved image quality. Read more

Canon made an announcement this week warning of counterfeit 600EX-RT flash units being sold as the real deal. Equally as disconcerting as the idea of being ripped off is that these counterfeits are also incredibly difficult to tell apart from the real thing. Read more

Believe it or not, the image above isn’t a digital composite created in Photoshop — it’s a light painting photo captured using a film camera. Photographer Jason D. Page spent four years planning for this shot before finally capturing it in just the right conditions recently.

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The White House has ended the ban on photography and social media use during public tours, and is instead urging visitors to take and share photos from tours using the applicable hashtag #WhiteHouseTour. The photography ban had been in place for 40 years, and was instated in part to reduce the damaging effects of flash photography on artwork. Read more

Nikon today announced three new lenses: a 16-80mm f/2.8-4 for DX cameras, a 500mm f/4 for FX, and a 600mm f/4 for FX. The 16-80mm brings Nano Crystal Coating and Electromagnetic Diaphragm to DX lenses, while the 500mm and 600mm use fluorite elements for significant weight savings.

Nikkor 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR

The new 16-80mm f/2.8-4E is a DX lens that offers the equivalent focal range of 24-120mm in 35mm terms, so it’s a flexible walk-around lens that’s a jack... more

Im sure weve all heard the horror stories. ONOZ! My lens got a scratch, its ruined!! someone screams, then goes to quietly cry in a corner. Welp, shoulda used a UV filter, if those get scratched you can just replace them, now you have to sell that lens for half what it’s worth on eBay.

People think this isnt a bad thing though. This means that great lenses, those with maybe a scuff here and there, can be had inexpensively if youre lucky enough to find one. I recently sold... more

Whether you are a working professional or a passionate enthusiast, keeping your gear up to date can cost a pretty penny. For this reason, you want to ensure that all of your equipment is well protected against possible damage or theft. With many different organizations offering customized insurance plans for your gear, we are going to take a look at five options to see which may be best suited to your needs.

#1: Professional Photographers Association (PPA) – Photo Care

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A camera startup called Bounce Imaging has just launched the Explorer, a tactical 360 camera that looks like a black softball with lenses scattered across the surface. The device is designed to help law enforcement scope out risky environments before entering them, capturing a spherical panorama to... more

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