Of the 6 existing Polaroid 20×24-inch cameras, one has long been in the possession of Cambridge, Massachusetts-based portrait photographer Elsa Dorfman. After more than 3 decades of... more
Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki has done quite a good job at boosting his brand’s reputation in the world of photography over the past few years, as the company’s Art series of lenses has drawn rave reviews for their optical quality, solid build, and relative affordability.
In a new interview, Yamaki shared a bold prediction about the future of the camera industry: he believes that Sony will emerge as the major player.
Shooting vertical video, the use of portrait orientation rather than landscape, is considered by many to be one of the scourges of the Web introduced by smartphone cameras. Google’s camera app even warns you when you’re in vertical orientation.
Director Jean-Charles Granjon recently decided to try his hand... more
One of the gripes Star Wars fans have about Episodes 1, 2, 3 is that George Lucas relied heavily on CGI rather than the brilliant practical effects that were found in the original trilogy. Many of the action scenes were simply actors waving light saber sticks around on giant green screen sets.
Here’s what things looked like in the Episode 2 Geonosis execution arena scene “in camera,” before all the computer generated environments, characters, and blaster bolts... more
Joe McNally took a photography course as a requirement for his journalism program at Syracuse University. Though his intent at the time was to become a writer, when he picked up a camera he knew immediately things were about to change for him. Find out more about more about how his career and the industry have evolved, and how being at the right place at the right time (with Peter Jennings) kickstarted his work as a freelancer.
My Gear of the Year isnt a product launched in 2015. Nor is it necessarily the absolute best option available. However, it is the product that Ive grabbed whenever I wasnt committed to something else weve been testing, and its a product Ive really enjoyed.
If you’re a die hard fan of both Star Wars and photography, ThinkGeek is selling Star Wars camera bags with looks inspired by Darth Vader and Chewbacca.
Both bags have 360-degrees of padding that help protect your valuable gear. There are 3 adjustable padded dividers that let you customize the compartments. There’s also a utility section for storing other accessories — things like your phone, pen, and memory cards.
