Polaroid cameras and photographs played a significant role in the development of photography. When they were first released, they were an instant hit because of the “instant” nature of the cameras themselves. You’d point it at your subject, and within minutes you’d have your fully finished print right there in your hands. It’s that same […]
Baby bears are just as curious as human toddlers, it seems. They love to climb and explore their surroundings, and if a trail cam gets in the way, well, there’s no reason not to investigate it. Photographer and videographer Daniel Elster found out the hard way recently when he managed to capture a video of […]
It’s no surprise that camera sales are nowhere near where they were 20 years ago. Or even a decade ago. While sales had already started to slump by 2013, they were still significantly higher than they are today. But out of those cameras being sold, what is it that people are actually buying? And how […]
As a model maker, I’ve recently started live-streaming my work to connect with my audience and share my creative process. However, capturing the right angle can be challenging, especially when using a full-fledged DSLR with a tele macro lens. There’s not a lot of room on a craft bench for a camera. Also, positions with […]
Sometimes we see lens flare as a nuisance, but it can also be a deliberate creative decision that adds mood to our photos. I’m sure you’ve had it in your photos, deliberately or by accident, and with different lenses. Each type of lens has its recognizable type of flare, and today we’re here to test […]
When you first see Dino, he’s quite an unassuming Italian gentleman armed with a camera. Let me assure you, though, Dino Serrao is someone whose photos you’ve seen before. His Instagram bio says that he’s ‘traveling the world to make an impact’, and he’s doing exactly that. I was fortunate enough to connect with Dino […]
Leica has announced two new lightweight Summicron-SL lenses for Leica L mount at 35mm f/2 and 50mm f/2. You might be wondering why Leica’s announcing two new 35mm and 50mm f/2 lenses when they already have the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 and 50mm f/2. But when you compare those to the two new lenses, the […]
Canon’s recent announcement for the EOS R50 seems to have spelt not only the end for Canon’s EOS M APS-C mirrorless system but also some of the branding around the world. ITMedia reports that the “Kiss” branding, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, is coming to an end. It’s a name that began with […]
