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Ultra high ISO with lots of noise… Theres a lot of buzz going around about the new Pentax KP with its maximum ISO of 819200. Every comment I read says whats the point?

Well, here are two benefits: late night framing and focus.

I love taking landscape shots late at night, but that kind of photography comes with... more

The Australian island state of Tasmania has 4 of the top 10 tallest tree species in the world and is home to the tallest flowering plant in the world, the Eucalyptus regnans, which can measure 99.8 meters (327 feet) tall.

Just for comparison, the tallest building in Tasmania’s capital city, Hobart, is only 73 meters high — this should give you an idea of the tree’s scale.

We spent 67 days documenting one of these trees in the Styx Valley for... more

Photo by pittaya via Flickr. Used under CC license

Hold your horses, all you would-be Egglestons: Kodachrome probably isn't about to make a comeback. In all the excitement about the re-launch of Ektachrome, the Chief Marketing Officer of Eastman Kodak said that the company was going to... more

A career in commercial photography is a progression in learning. One that wanes when complacency creeps in and thrives when pursuit of knowledge lives at its heart. Having a broad mind in both approach and equipment is the key to clearing your mind to be creative.

Ironically, passion for technology and a yearning for nostalgia also contribute to the motivation to discover a new way to see the world around us. I have been through many technological breakthroughs in my short... more

Sure, your iPhone 7 Plus can probably stand up to a little water, but if you'd like to dive deep you might not want to press your luck. That's why ValsTech is seeking funding for a new LenzO underwater housing designed for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. As with the iPhone 6/6s version... more

Want to shoot soft focus photos without shelling out money for a specialty lens (like a Lensbaby)? You can build your own soft focus lens to play around with for about $15.

College professor and DIY enthusiast... more

For some, selfies are a form of self-expression. Others find them annoying. But one thing is certain: they won't go away anytime soon. A Sony-commissioned study has found that the top ten future uses for smartphone cameras will include banking, shopping, healthcare and dating. The study finds that over a third of consumers would feel more secure if banks used selfies as passwords and a quarter would prefer to see their general practitioner via a selfie or video call than in-person... more

Ricoh just officially announced its new KP APS-C DSLR, and now there’s a small gallery of official sample photos to show the camera’s quality.

A set of 9 example photos have been... more

If you’re one of the many photographers criticizing President Trump’s official portrait, take a look at the photo above: it’s the official portrait of Brazil’s new president. After being released yesterday, Brazilians immediately began mocking the photo.

Here’s what some... more

Less than a day after photos and specs leaked onto the Web, Ricoh has officially announced its new Pentax KP DSLR. It’s a compact and weatherproof high-end successor to the K-3 that Ricoh says is perfect for outdoor photographers.

At the core of the Pentax KP is a 24-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, which has sensitivity up to ISO 819200. It... more

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