The Tessina is a vintage Swiss camera that was created by an Austraian chemical engineer named Rudolph Steineck and introduced in 1957 in Switzerland. What’s neat about the... more
The folks at crowdsourced camera gear statistics website Explorecams have released a new infographic that reveals the most commonly used camera and lens combinations used to capture over 11.5 million photos they’ve analyzed online.
The results are fascinating for those of us obsessed with camera gear and bits of trivia we can annoy... more
Lens manufacturer Voigtlander is set to introduce three unusual lenses this autumn and has posted pictures and specifications on its website, but isnt letting on when they will arrive.
The most interesting, visually at least, is a... more
ExoLens has announced that it will sell its Zeiss-branded accessory lenses for iPhone 7, and has also introduced a second product line. Calling its existing lineup of lenses with Zeiss optics the 'Pro' line, it emphasizes their high quality construction while adding the 'Prime' line for 'artistic expression and non-technical social sharing.' ExoLens does not mention support for the iPhone 7 Plus and its dual camera modules.
If you’re the technical type, or your just love to understand your photo and video history, you’ll definitely want to check out this straightforward explanation of NTSC vs PAL, or why your camera shoots 29.97, not 30fps.
If you’ve ever bumped across this strange number, 29.97 fps, in your video editing workflow, you’ve probably wondered how it came to be. Well YouTube channel... more
It’s one of the more shocking pieces of advertising photography ever created. These photos, created by non-profit advertising agency SERVE back in 2007, have resurfaced a few times over the years, each time proving to be a powerful tool in the battle against teen pregnancy.
The photos were created in collaboration between photographer... more
Lensbaby has announced the Trio 28, a unique creative lens designed specifically for mirrorless camera users. The Trio 28 is three lenses in one, offering the creative effects of Lensbaby's Twist, Velvet and Sweet optics in one compact lens. A simple rotation of the lens lets you switch between the three effects, and the 28mm focal length makes it a useful all-around lens for... more
How does the camera quality of Apple’s latest flagship smartphone compare to Leica’s high-end digital rangefinders? Respected Japanese street photographer Shin Noguchi... more
Everything you need to know about Google's new Pixel phones
Google's 2016 smartphones have dropped the Nexus moniker and, in line with the company's high-end Chromebooks and tablets, have instead adopted the Pixel brand. Despite being made by HTC the Pixel and Pixel XL are marketed as Google devices and only differ in terms of screen size and resolution as well as battery capacity. A 5" 1080p AMOLED display and a 2,770mAh battery can be found on the standard Pixel, while the XL comes with a 5... more
