Photoshoot and Beyond
Depth of field refers to the amount of photo in focus. One reason many people purchase a DSLR camera is to blur their backgrounds with ease. Creating a creamy, blurred background helps a subject “pop” or stand out from the background. The following tips will help you create this desired blur. Gain an understanding of […]
Canon has announced the winners of its New Cosmos of Photography 2016 competition.
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I have to admit, this announcement has surprised me a little. Named the Ektra, after its classic 1941 rangefinder, it seems to hold one major difference. Well, aside from the fact that one’s actually a camera, and the other’s a smartphone. The difference is that this one appears to be Kodak in name only, being produced […]
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The long-awaited Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR has now arrived, improving on its predecessor, the incredibly popular 5D Mark III, in almost every way. Does the new 5D Mark IV offer enough to justify the £3629 / $3499 asking price? Read our Canon EOS 5D Mark IV review to find out…
Sigma recently made a big leap into the world of the cinema by announcing 8 new cine lenses all at once. While most are expected to be released throughout the course of 2017, pricing and availability for the first two has now been announced. Those two lenses are the 18-35mm T2.0 and 50-100mm T2.0 lenses for APS-C sensor cameras. Designed for super […]
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With the new Leica Summaron-M 28 mm f/5.6, Leica is expanding the lens portfolio of its famed M rangefinder system with the modern reincarnation of a classic lens.
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Akvis have announced the release of SmartMask 9.0 for Windows and Mac.
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I have written here often about Micro Four Thirds cameras. I have drifted in and out and in and out and back into the MFT universe since it’s inception in 2008. The smaller size, lighter weight, and lower cost are attractive to photographers of all stripes. Plenty has been written here and elsewhere about those…
Optical illusions using glass and water have always been popular with photography. Whether it’s reflections of objects on top of each other or the world seen through a water droplet, it’s a fascinating subject. So, it’s no wonder that so many photographers want to give it a try. One such photographer is Brazilian born Alexandre Watanabe, also […]
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When you’re in a creative rut, experimenting with new gear offers the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself. Consider investing in one or more the following scene-setters to create new classic, timeless photos and video. Angenieux Optimo Lenses Pierre Angenieux was a French engineer and optician and one of the inventors of the modern zoom lens. […]