Photography News

In a bid to become accessible to more people around the world and (hopefully) hit that 1 billion user mark by the end of 2017, Instagram recently added the ability to share photos, like, comment, explore, and more all from your smartphone’s Web browser. No need to download the app.

The newly-updated Web version was rolled out quietly over the past week, and it’s basically a stripped down version of the mobile app. The interface is mostly identical, the main... more

Absolut wants to revolutionize how we hang picture frames on our walls. Yes, Absolut the vodka brand. It has announced the Hangsmart, a new device that lets you do away with... more

Lee Morris at Fstoppers has high praise for the new Panasonic GH5, calling 'almost perfect.' What would be necessary to remove the word 'almost' from that statement? Lee suggests 12 firmware updates Panasonic could make to improve the camera, and most of them are relatively small but useful things, ranging from better battery level displays to additional customization options.

What firmware updates would you add to his list?

 

Many street photographers have a particular camera that fits them just right. For photographer Robin Schimko, that camera is the Leica Q, and in this video he explains five reasons why he loves it. You can see more of Robin's work on his Instagram page.

Do you agree with his assessment?

Sony made big claims about its FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS when it was launched earlier this year, particularly about the bokeh it produces. And it's the first lens of its kind to include both autofocus and optical image stabilization. Early on we talked a bit about the principles behind this lens, but we were long... more

 The Fujifilm 'Wildlife Package' from Lensrentals includes a Fuji X-T2, Fuji XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR, Fuji XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR, Fuji XF 1.4x TC WR Teleconverter and a spare battery and memory card.

The team at Lensrentals handle more gear in a day than some of us do in a lifetime, and whatever kind of photographs you like to take,... more

We're fans of Steve Perry's wildlife and landscape photography, but even bigger fans of his practical tips. In a recent video and article Steve outlines seven great tips about how to set up your Nikon DSLR for quick operation, particularly when it comes to... more

If you're a Guardians of the Galaxy fan, you're no doubt looking forward to seeing Volume 2 in the series, which was released last weekend. If you find yourself standing in line at the theater, you can even impress your friends with some movie trivia: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 is the first feature film shot on the RED Weapon camera using the 8K RED DRAGON VV sensor. They'll either be seriously impressed at your informed insider knowledge, or they'... more

National Geographic photographer Bob Holmes has posted a video on YouTube explaining how to control the three different types of light to give your pictures the trademark look from the famous magazine.

They say the devil (or is it God?) is in the details, and this quick Photoshop tip from portrait photographer Bill Larkin is all about making sure you nail those details. Specifically: he shows you how to quickly... more

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