For the past two years, I have been working on a series titled GIANT. I started this project because, well, it seemed like it would be hella fun. And it truly has been — every agonizing moment of it.
I can’t say it’s been hard work. Very little of my life as a photographer has ever really felt like work, even when I’m shooting jobs I’m not really “into.” This series in particular, though, has felt like a dream... more
UK lens manufacturer Cooke Optics has announced that it is to produce a much wider range of mounts for its compact miniS4/i family of lenses to allow access for DSLR and mirrorless camera owners. From October the lenses will be available in mounts for Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E and Micro Four Thirds systems, as well as the normal PL mount for movie cameras. In addition the company will offer the new mounts on their own for existing miniS4/i lens owners who will be able to switch the fittings... more
I recently built my own DIY large format camera using scraps. The idea of this camera started with vintage profile spotlight that I wanted to restore, only to... more
Nikon's D5 is a full-frame professional DSLR designed for shooting fast action in tough environments. To test the D5's market-leading autofocus system, we took the camera out to Santa Fe, and put one in the hands of professional photographer Michael Clark.
In this field test, DPReview's technical editor Rishi Sanyal joined Michael to shoot a range of activities, including dirt bikes and white-water kayaking. Watch the video to see how the D5 performed.
Grand Canyon Lighting by Grant Ordelheide. Winner of the 'My USA' category in the 2015 USA Landscape Photographer of the Year Award.
Founded in 2006, the annual UK Landscape Photographer of the Year Award has become one of the most prestigious photo contests in the world. 2016 marks the third year of a USA-specific competition, open... more
If these leaked images are to be trusted, DJI has a surprise in store for Photokina. It’s supposedly called the “Mavic,” and it’s a foldable drone that’s going to be smaller, lighter, and more portable than DJI’s current Phantom line.
Photographer and artist Fabian Oefner is known for his creative work with paint, oil, and even petrol. He’s a master of finding beauty in chemistry, and capturing that beauty through his camera... more
In what is either a crazy accident or a brilliant attempt at a bit of viral marketing, this video shows 8-year-old Ruby Kavanagh, a world-class junior golfer, knocking a $1,900 drone out of the sky with... more
A camera store in Utah is attempting to make their product advertisements as cute as they are informative with some help from their local Humane Society.
