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
How long does it take a person to learn photography? Can — or should — you make the jump from newbie to working professional professional in a heartbeat? That’s the question discussed in this insightful video by photographer Mike Browne.
DPReview was in Yokohma, Japan last month for the annual CP+ photography show. As well as reporting from the show floor, and getting our hands on the latest cameras and lenses, we also made time to sit down with senior executives from several of the major manufacturers, including Nikon. We spoke to Nikon about the company's new DL-series compact cameras, the D500 and D5 and the future of the 1 System.
Let's start with the new DL series. Why did you choose to make three... more
What could convince a California native to leave the state's famously beautiful coasts and sunshine behind? For photographer and Resource Travel editor Michael Bonocore, a visit to Idaho's pristine wilderness and towering mountains was enough. He... more
