Photography News

Straight-out-of-camera JPEG - check out the Raw processed image in the gallery. Olympus 25mm F1.2 Pro, ISO 1600, 1/250 sec, F1.2. Photo by Carey Rose

As Olympus' top-end flagship, the OM-D E-M1 Mark II isn't small for a Micro Four Thirds camera, but it's built to be incredibly tough and has room for some impressive technology on the... more

The Belgian manufacturer that makes some of the sensors used in Leicas cameras has announced a new offering that features 48MP and a global shutter. Although the CMV50000 CMOS sensor is described as medium-format in the press release, it is actually nearer to being 35mm-sized and measures 36.43 x 27.62mm (the width of a 35mm 'full-frame' sensor but elongated out to 4:3 aspect ratio).

The new sensor is also designed to record 8K video at a rate of 30fps and offers, according to the... more

A few months ago I was blown away by some photos taken by one Victor Danell with a modified Helios 44 lens. His process was to polish the glass elements... more

Need a laugh this election day? Check out this fun little fake Photoshop tutorial by YouTuber punpun. It gives you a peek of what we assume will be possible in Photoshop CC... more

If you’re a big fan of Canon’s cameras but can’t quite muster the pocket money to buy the newest 5D, you’re probably keen on news about a different camera: the followup to Canon’s entry-level full-frame 6D, the 6D Mark II. Sadly, that camera is still a ways off, but here’s everything we “know” so far.

First things first:... more

One of the most difficult things in photography is to stay motivated and inspired. I know that I’ve personally hit photographers block many times in my career.

Sometimes it is good to try out different photography assignments, to push yourself outside of your comfort zone, try a new approach, and to take action. Simply sitting on your bum and thinking about photography wont improve your photography. You can only re-spark your passion for photography by... more

Its not news that photography has changed dramatically over the past century. What was once an arduous process involving chemicals and clothespins has been completely digitalized, and in many cases automated. Anyone with a smartphone can call themselves a photographer; but does that mean the artistry has fizzled? Not in the least.

I like to say that questioning artistry in the digital darkroom is like questioning a chefs ability to transform raw ingredients... more

If you have $200,000 to spare, you may soon be able to buy one of two early Leica RIFLE sets that were first sold back in July 1938. The cameras will be auctioned at Leica’s 30th WestLicht camera auction on November 19th.

Manufactured by E. Leitz New York, the rifles feature a wooden stock and a long scope, perfect for shooting your subjects from afar.

Two versions will be hitting the auction block: a RITOO set comes with a 20cm Telyt lens and is... more

It’s election day in the United States, so we’ll forgive you if you can’t stomach any more election-related news. But if you have it in you,... more

With the advent of better camera technology and clever processing software, do we really need neutral density filters any more? Cant we just replicate the effect of filters in Photoshop or even in camera? Isnt the dynamic range sufficient in my shiny new Sony camera? Well, yes and no

Graduated Neutral Density Filters

I used to shoot with graduated ND filters religiously for many years. There wasnt a shot I would take without strapping two Graduated ND filters... more

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