The photographic 'holy-trinity' is an oft-described concept for the professional wedding, event and sports photographer. You have three cameras dangling from three straps around your body (and hopefully a chiropractor to help you with the aftereffects). These include cameras strapped to a 16-35mm (ish) F2.8 lens, a 24-70mm F2.8 and a 70-200mm F2.8 to make sure you don't miss a thing... more
The well-regarded Olympus TG-4 is being replaced by a more powerful modelsay hello to the TG-5. Olympus’ latest ‘tough’ camera packs a better sensor, better processor, and 4K video capability into a rough and tumble shell that is waterproof, crushproof, shockproof, freezeproof, and dustproof.
The big news with the TG-4 was the news that Olympus... more
Ive collected and shot film cameras for 40 years, but only started blogging about it in the last decade or so. I went looking for other blogging camera collectors and film photographers, hoping to find community among... more
We had a little bit of time to try out the new Olympus Tough TG-5 prior to its launch, in and around the waters of Seattle. As the weather improves, we'll look to update this gallery with additional underwater samples and a range of samples from various lighting conditions. For now, wet your whistle with these.
Olympus has announced its latest 'tough' camera, the TG-5. It's the follow-up to the TG-4, one of our favorite rugged cameras, and features a new sensor and processor, advanced tracking capabilities, 4K video capture, Wi-Fi and more.
One update after another has given Instagram, the Facebook-owned image sharing app, a look that resembles Snapchat. And here we are, the day we knew was coming: the day that silly augmented reality filters arrive on Instagram. Instagram version 10.21 for iOS and Android enables a set of eight face filters for the front and rear cameras. The ability to adorn photos with hashtag 'stickers' is new as well. Like it or not, it's just a matter of time before you see someone... more
A few months back, a viral video showed how the iPhone 7 could (in some respects) hold its own against a $50,000 RED Weapon. This side-by-side comparison of the iPhone 7 Plus against an $82,000 Arri Alexa is a bit more… what you expect.
Sony is pluming the depths of stacked sensor technology and uncovering all sorts of amazing gemsthe a9’s 20fps capabilities, the Xperia XZ’s 960fps slow motion feature, and now, an industrial sensor that can... more
Macro photography can be incredibly expensive, but as British photographer Adam Kappa shows in this video, it doesn’t have to be. In 7 minutes, Kappa demonstrates how to produce... more
When it comes to motorcycles, Im the grown-ass man equivalent of the 8-year old girl with the pony sweater that every single person knew in grade school. Im obsessed: theyre what got me into photography; motorcycle photography brings the funnest edits; and bikes are a huge part of my life.
Ive shot a lot of them in my short stint at photography, and Ive learned a lot of Do Nots in my time. The following is a list to remind myself, and hopefully help others to keep mindful of... more
