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Here’a neat trick for you Photoshop lovers out there. If you’ve shot a subject in front of a gray background, you can actually swap that gray background very easily using only Blend Modes. No selection or refine edge necessary.

This post-processing walkthrough comes to us from Unmesh Dinda of the YouTube channel... more

Here's the definitive video proof that drone debris and cycling don't mix fellow racer Kaito C. captures the moment a crashed drone causes a horrendous crash at a Californian bike race.

Travel photographer Mohamed Hakem recently visited Siwa, the largest oasis in Egypt and one of the most remote inhabited places on Earth. While there, he did a bit of experimenting. He took 5 photos of the... more

Dear Nikon,

Hi. Long term user, first time writer. Firstly, congrats on your centenary, I’m really happy for you. And I really hope there’ll be more hundred year celebration products to be announced other than those gray lenses and the corporate holiday gift style glass paperweights you release.

Secondly, and I’m sorry to gush, but I’m a HUGE fan. The FE was my first Nikon, and I must have owned 20 or more different bodies over the years.

I... more

The myth goes that Crazy Horse refused to be photographed, believing the image would steal his soul. In truth, the apocryphal tale has no historical evidence. But taking photos is intrusive, and most people would agree upon some near universal norms regarding photography (e.g. taking photos of children in public).

For photojournalists, the ethics of photography are part and parcel of the job, and when to take a photo is a major component of those ethics.

The issue... more

Over the past several years, I have watched as the prices for compact film cameras have steadily increased into the sort of price ranges usually reserved for collectible cameras.

This was inevitable. These cameras are getting expensive not just because they are more popular, but also because there are fewer and fewer or them available now. Even the younger compact cameras (apart from the Fuji Klasse) are over 10 years old now and they are reaching their performance limits.... more

Many (if not most) drone pilots are safe and responsible flyers, but it only takes a few to ruin it for everyone. Whoever was piloting this drone at a cycling race might be one of those few.

Cyclist... more

 Yosuke Yamane: Division President, Imagine Network Business Division

Yosuke Yamane, the Director of Panasonics imaging business visited DPReview on a recent trip to the United States. He spoke to us about the GH5, the promise of 8K, reports of... more

Olympus has announced major firmware updates for its E-M1 Mark II, E-M5 Mark II and PEN-F, as well as a pair of lenses. The camera updates add support for Profoto's TTL flash system and provide plenty of new features, detailed below.

The first new feature is support for the Air Remote TTL-O ('O' for... more

Episode 174 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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