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On October 13, 2014, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC) was hit by a tiny meteoroid which was traveling faster than a speeding bullet. The impact resulted in a wild and jittery image of the moons surface.

The LROC is a system of three cameras which are mounted on NASAs robotic moon-orbiting spacecraft. Two of the cameras are narrow angle cameras (NACs), providing extreme closeup images of the lunar surface. The other is a wide-angle camera, which offers a 90-degree... more

Creativity showcase site My Modern Met recently interviewed Jem Cresswell, an Australian photographer who has just completed a project he calls Giants. The project is a series of portraits of humpback whales presented in black and white and offers an intimate look into the personalities... more

Last updated: June 2, 2017

These days, many (if not most) consumers are likely to shop based on price and capability, rather than according to whether a certain model contains a mirror, or not. We think this is a good thing; With all the increased competition, cameras are improving more and at a faster rate than ever before. From the gear perspective, it's certainly an exciting time to be a photographer.

In this category, you'll find both mirrorless and DSLR cameras that... more

The twins' gymnastics dream

Yuan Peng - Winner of the Professional Sport Category 2017
Copyright: Yuan Peng, China, 1st Place, Professional, Sport, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards

The 11th Sony World Photography Awards has opened for entries for the 2018 contest and brings two new categories for professionals that organizers... more

Chad Cowan is passionate about teaching people the ins-and-outs of storms and extreme weather, as well as how to safely document them. And judging by both his impressive body of work as well as his latest release, Fractal, he certainly seems to know what he's doing.

So crank the volume and enjoy some samplings from the last six years of Cowan's storm-chasing across America's Great Plains.

Late last year Kodak announced that it would produce Kodachrome (sorry, not that Kodachrome), a magazine dedicated to art, culture and all things analog. Today, it has become available for sale to US residents on the company's website.

The limited run first edition costs $20... more

I remember how excited I was when I first started posting on Instagram. I finally had a platform to get my work seen, tell my stories, share my life and get inspired by those of others. It was all... more

Shooting the night sky can produce amazing images of endless starry skies, but it can be challenging to those used to working with plenty of light. This 15-minute beginners guide from Josh Katz teaches the key elements... more

Japanese company Extended has launched a new protective case for select cameras, the Extended Spring Roll Camera Jacket. This case is compatible with the Leica M series, Leica Q, Fuji X-Pro series, and other similarly-sized cameras. As the product's name suggests, the Spring Roll protects cameras by wrapping around them; two small snap clasps are used to keep the case closed.

According to the company's... more

If you’re a photojournalist who covers stories in dangerous places, here’s something you should know: don’t try to bring bulletproof vests or gas masks through airports in Thailand, as they’re considered “war weapons.” At least two journalists (including one photographer) have found this out the hard way over the past two years.

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