The Ricoh GR II and a predecessor from the days of film the Ricoh GR1
The Ricoh GR II is a modest update to the well-regarded Ricoh GR, as well an evolution of a beloved film camera, the Ricoh GR1. In this version, the high-quality formula remains: an 18.3mm (28mm equiv.)... more
“The Boy with a Camera for a Face” is an award-winning 14-minute short film about a boy who was born for a camera in place of a human head. Every moment in the boy’s life is saved for the future, leaving to a unforeseen benefits and challenges in life.
Check out this photo of a potato. It may look like a rather ordinary photo, but it’s one of the most expensive photos in the world: it sold last year for a staggering $1,000,000+.
The photo, titled “Potato #345 (2010),” is by photographer Kevin Abosch, who charges huge fees... more
Id like to think that as I age I get wiser. I sure hope so because I want to be a better person every day! Lately Ive been pondering about principles. For most of my life Ive been chasing after the 1-2-3 approach only to realize that things are so complex, I would have been better off knowing the principles of life rather than going in without any guiding principle.
Since I am a photographer, Ive compiled 5 principles that Ive discovered that are beneficial for photographers. I... more
The upcoming Olympus PEN-F has been outed in leaked product photos already, but blurry product shots don’t always give a good idea of what the camera looks like in the real world.
Well, a new set of sharp, real-world photos of the PEN-F leaked today, and they provide a great look at the not-yet-announced camera in all its retro glory.
There are special agonies that are reserved for the “official photographers” of families and friends. One of them is when you sprint into the scene after setting your camera’s self timer, only to have the camera snap the photo before you’re ready. It was even worse in the days of film, when sometimes you might not even see the blooper until after the photos are processed.
Above is a family portrait that captures this pain perfectly. It was shared with us... more
Lomography just brought another classic lens design back from the dead. Today the company announced its new Jupiter 3+ 50mm f/1.5 lens for L39 and M mount rangefinders.
It’s “a bold, beautiful, and brimming-with-bokeh resurrection from the zenith of Russian optical design,... more
Lomography has resurrected another classic Russian lens to sit next to its Petzval 85mm and 58mm lenses. This time, the company has revived one of the Jupiter designs that... more
