Photography News

The Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary Lens introduced last month during CP+ has launched for pre-order at $800. The telephoto lens is described by Sigma as both lightweight and compact, offering a dustproof and splashproof design alongside a front lens water- and oil-repellent coating to help keep the glass clean.

Four SLD glass elements complement the Contemporary lens'... more

The Library of Congress recently acquired the archives of civil rights photographer... more

Smaller than any monolight but more powerful than any speedlight, the Godox AD200 pocket flash (AKA. Flashpoint eVOLV 200) is an intriguing piece of lighting equipment. But can it take on the South Texas sun? Photographer... more

Bentley has captured what they’re calling “the world’s most detailed landscape photo”: a 57.7 gigapixel interactive ad stitched together from 1,825 individual... more

How the heck do you pronounce the word ‘Bokeh’? It’s a question new and seasoned photographers alike struggle with, argue about, and make fun of each other over, so the folks at Photo Gear News... more

If youve ever loaded up a large camera backpack (like something from Think Tank Photo or LowePro) and hiked a mountain, youll be able to fully appreciate how terrible the experience is… well, except for the views.

The narrow shoulder straps dig deeply into your shoulders and neck. The pack bounces all over, sliding from side to side. The waist belta piece of bare 2-inch nylon webbing with a buckledoes more harm than good, and executes exactly zero of the functions that a... more

In 2004 I had to make the same grueling decision as many fellow photographers: Canon EOS 300D (Digital Rebel) or Nikon D70 - which one was to become my first digital SLR? The Canon, which had been launched in August 2003 was the first true consumer-level DSLR and had been... more

Episode 163 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast.
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Rich McCor's clever paper cutout photography

Getting a fresh shot of a thoroughly-photographed landmark is tough. So Rich McCor takes a different approach: his clever paper cutouts add an unexpected element of humor to what would otherwise be just your average photo. Take a look at some of his work here and find out more about his process in our Q&A.

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Most car commercials involve big budgets, test drivers, and excursions to exotic far-away landsunless, of course, you hire miniature photography master Felix Hernandez. For his latest assignment with... more

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