Few film cameras have the reputation and the history of the Mamiya RB67. The Pro-SD version has been somewhat elusive as it's the most recent of the three versions of the RB. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by James Madison)

At just two inches (five cm) long and 8.1 oz (230 g), the Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG DN Contemporary is an exceedingly portable lens at an ideal focal length for walkaround work or quick and versatile events coverage. This great video review takes a look at the lens and if its image quality and performance can match its sleek design. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We know the EOS R1, Canon's flagship mirrorless camera, is on its way at some point this year. However, a leaked image of another camera just dropped, and it looks like Canon has big plans. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sony shooters are now blessed with an array of fairly fast 35mm prime lenses, a glaring void in its lineup not too long ago. The latest addition is the Sigma 35mm f/2, a faux-vintage lens that brings a lot of tactile refinement to a compact and classic form. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

An unusual situation has occurred on several occasions in the social media era, and it is as counterproductive as it is interesting. In this article, I will discuss the irony of trying to remove a photograph from the internet and the implications of a public persona in modern life. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

For many film photographers, processing color-negative film (C-41) is a bit of an intimidating task. This guide walks you through the steps to make it feel more approachable. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by James Madison)

Everything is copyable in the digital age and that's not including copyright infringement or stealing imagery. Nor is it an indictment for following the popularity curve. When something is trending on any online platform, creators are going to jump on the bandwagon. It's not an if, but a when. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Joe Loper)

Photo By Michael Baucham Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Macro Bloom” by Michael Baucham. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Michael Baucham appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

The Mango Street YouTube channel has been a great source for learning some new skills, or for teaching you more efficient ways of achieving certain effects. In this video, they show how they make videos in Premiere for the channel, which is a great insight into their workflow and process. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wouter du Toit)

The post Canon to Unveil 3 RF Lenses, but Discontinues 9 EF Lenses appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. This past week brought both good news and bad news for Canon fans.  The good news: Later this month, Canon will unveil three new RF lenses, including two pro-level super-telephotos. The bad news: Canon has discontinued nine EF lenses, with plans to drop at least four more lenses before 2021 is out.  Let’s take a closer look. Canon unveils new RF lenses According to Canon Rumors, Canon will likely be announcing three RF-mount lenses before April is out: Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM MacroCanon RF 400mm f/2.8L IS USMCanon RF 600mm f/4L IS USM The...

Fujifilm has launched its latest instant camera the Instax Mini 40 along with a the new Contact Sheet instant film. The new film has been described to mimic the look of classic contact sheet film. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

Nature photographers love to be outdoors. The fresh air along the Pacific, cool autumn breezes in New England, the crisp winter air in Yellowstone, the cobalt blue sky and wildflowers during a Colorado summer and the sound of thousands of migrating wildebeest as they roam the Serengeti grasses make our juices flow. Whether we’re with photo friends or by ourselves, the goal is to have a great time and come back with great photos. Adopt the following six aspects of P.H.O.T.O.S. to make this happen more often. I used a combination of words to benefit both wildlife and landscape photographers so it’s a win-win: P = PanningH = Hyperfocal SettingO = Open UpT = Teleconverter with a TelephotoO = OpacityS =...

Recently, I was lucky enough to have a portfolio review with a photography agent. It was only my second review ever and I wasn’t quite sure what to expect — so when four agents from the one agency popped up in the Zoom meeting, I was a little intimidated. They were lovely and warm and welcoming though. I just wanted to knit them a hat. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

For most of Lightroom’s life, if you shoot in Raw and set a Picture Style in your camera (Canon calls them ‘Picture Styles.’ Nikon calls them ‘Picture Controls,’ Sony calls them Creative Styles, and so on), Lightroom has ignored those picture styles you chose. The only way to keep that ‘Style’ you chose in camera was to shoot in JPEG, but there is a way to keep those styles and have Lightroom honor them even if you shoot in RAW. It’s actually a preference setting. Head over Lightroom’s preference and then click on the Preset tab up at the top. Once you do that you’ll see a Raw Defaults section near the top, and from the “Master,” pop-up menu (where it...

You do not have to spend a ton of money for a top-level landscape photography camera. This excellent video discusses one particularly good camera that might be flying under your radar. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The annual Lyrid Meteor Shower is nearly upon us, peaking on the evening of April 21-22. While it’s not the best of the annual meteor showers, it is a good opportunity to try your hand at the challenge of capturing an image of a meteor. And even better, you may already have all of the equipment on hand: tripod, DSLR or mirrorless camera, and wide angle lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Kodama)

For some time now, I've been hearing that straight photography is dead. Well, dying anyway. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Ernest Sweet)

A good macro lens is one of the most versatile a photographer can have in their bag, offering both the ability to capture close-up detail shots and ultra-sharp portraits. This awesome video review takes a look at one such option, the FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro lens, and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Staying focused is a premium in the 21st century, and nothing makes you feel more lost in the sauce than not knowing which way your lens is pointed. This method will help you stay focused and help create a system to save all the information you come across in a searchable database for future reference. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Joe Loper)

Fujifilm's GFX 100 was one of the most groundbreaking cameras of recent times, offering a medium format sensor, top-level image quality, loads of resolution, and a wide variety of advanced modern features, all in a package that significantly undercut traditional medium format prices. The GFX 100S takes all the capabilities of the GFX 100 and cuts its physical size and price almost in half. This great video review takes a look at the camera and its image quality and performance in real-world usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)