Chris Rainier, a documentary photographer and National Geographic explorer, has been devoted to exploring and understanding the sacred. What does sacred mean for different people and different cultures from all corners of the globe? Is it a landscape, a nature’s wonder, a man-made building, or a language? Searching for answers to these questions, Chris spent […]
Panasonic Japan has officially killed off the Lumix LX100 II. Released in 2018, this follow-up to the popular LX100 stood out amongst the compact camera competition by having the same large 20.3-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor as the Panasonic Lumix GX9. Capable of shooting 4K UHD video, with a built-in 24-75mm equivalent f/1.7-2.8 lens, the […]
Nitecore has announced the BB2, their new electronic photographer blower. No longer do you need to expend energy constantly squeezing the bulb of a rocket blower, now you just need to flick a switch to get air with speeds of up to 80km/h to blow the dust and other debris off your camera gear. It […]
A solar eclipse, even a partial one, is always an opportunity for some amazing photos or videos. Earlier this year only NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) was able to see one, but another eclipse is just around the corner, and it will be visible here from Earth. On Tuesday 25 October, there will be a partial […]
We’ve seen our fair share of record-breaking cameras and lenses in terms of prices. And now, Nikon has broken its own record with the highest-ever price its lens fetched at an auction. A super-rare 1970s Nikkor 58mm f/1.0 lens was sold for €187,500 (~$183,500) at the latest Wetzlar Camera auction. And this whopping price isn’t […]
Wedding photographers have it tough. Not only are they regularly working weekends, but they are also doing upwards of 12-hour days, shooting every genre of photography you can think of. They have mothers of the bride and groom to charm and bridezillas to soothe. But their work isn’t done when the honeymoon is over. No, […]
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope recently captured a remarkable image of a rare sight. It immediately sparked my imagination and reminded me that we’re connected to our universe in all sorts of ways. The latest JWST image shows two stars “dancing,” forming trails around them. There are at least 17 concentric dust rings around the […]
Have you ever imagined standing on the roof of the world? Mount Everest is of course the highest point that you can climb to, and standing at 8849 metres, climbing it is seen as the literal pinnacle of human endeavour. But how about flying a drone from the top and creating a truly epic video […]
The Solar Obiter has sent an incredibly detailed timelapse video of its approach to the sun. The timelapse was taken over a 20-day period, from September 20th to October 10th. The video was made during one of the star’s most active phases, so the video shows a lot of plasma plumes shooting out from the […]
Canon has announced its Precision Alignment Service to fix autofocus misalignment issues that may arise in both camera bodies and lenses. The service will restore optimal focussing to your camera gear if the point of focus seems to not quite be hitting the mark. Over time, heavy use of lenses and cameras can result in […]
