Some of the coolest pro camera features on iPhones are hidden by Apple and turned off. Want to shoot like a pro? You need to go into Settings and turn these bad boys on right now!
Hong Kong-based inventor Chan Yuk Sum has patented a clever dual aperture mechanism that allows photographers to achieve the beautiful bokeh effects of a circular aperture mechanism and the superior Sunstars of a polygonal opening, all in one lens.
Chinese lens maker Viltrox routinely releases high-quality lenses that far outpace their affordable price tags. For example, per PetaPixel's review by Ryan Mense, the Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE lens has "no business being this cheap." Viltrox has launched a new AF 20mm f/2.8 FE lens for full-frame Sony cameras for just $190 that appears to also be very good... more
Photographer Markus Hofstaetter is well known for his excellent analog photography and fun do-it-yourself projects. The Austrian photographer is spoiled with opportunities to get new gear, including at Joe Geier's Mint and Rare Store, which organizes a biannual analog flea market called Wiener Fotoboers.
The Environmental Photographer of the Year 2023 (EPOTY) photo contest winners have been announced, including a pair of grand titles and four additional category winners.
As 2023 comes to a close, its time to look back on the biggest events, moments in pop culture, and news over the last year. Of course, one way the year will be remembered for decades to come is through photographs. Here, well look at the 10 most photographed of 2023.
