Dear KCC Members, Digital Challenge…Now it is your turn. I have critiqued your digital images. Some agree with my assessments...some do not.  What follows is my methodology and reasons. Approach: Let’s start with the KCC Scoring Chart: 60 - 69 = Acceptable 70 - 79 = Average 80 - 87 = Good (above average image, but could be improved) 88 – 94 = Excellent (a well-done image) 95 – 100 = Superior (a near-perfect image) Now for my interpretation and application of the KCC score chart: Acceptable – A simple “been there – saw that” shot. A photograph that records an image without any thought to exposure (including hot spots or blinkies), composition, focus, or artistic statement.   Average – A photograph that seems to...

The intelligence of the autofocus on the mirrorless full-frame cameras from Nikon has been considered slightly lacking. Does the new firmware update bring some significant changes to the Z 6 and Z 7? This short video aims to find out. [ Read More ]Original author: Andy Day

If you are an avid Mac user and prefer using Final Cut Pro X over other editing software, then you should check out these tips. [ Read More ]Original author: Burak Erzincanli

If the new announcement from Vecnos, a new 360-imaging unit spun out from from Ricoh’s Theta division, is any indication, things could get very interesting for the portable 360 camera market. [ Read More ]Original author: Wasim Ahmad

The post Due to Coronavirus, Canon Faces Production Problems on EOS R5, R6 appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. The camera industry is feeling the effects of the coronavirus now more than ever. According to Canon Rumors, Canon’s is facing significant shortages in the production of its two new mirrorless cameras, the EOS R5 and EOS R6. These two mirrorless models are currently under development and were slated to launch this summer, but the appearance of coronavirus has seen the disruption of Canon’s supply chains and has brought production capacity on the cameras down to just 25%. Canon is considering two ways of addressing these issues: First, the company may decide to halt the release...

The post Helping You the Way We Know Best During These Trying Times appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Caz Nowaczyk. Many people are stuck in their homes at the moment. So let’s make the most of it and do some photography! Image by dPS writer, Lily Sawyer Let’s face it – we’ve all been stressed about the Coronavirus (covid-19). For many people, they have had to self-isolate (including members of the dPS team). This can be anxiety-inducing and people can also start feeling isolated and down. So we want to do what we do best. We want to give you all some photography exercises that you can do in and close to home. That way, you’ll...

The post Dragging the Shutter for Creative Portraits appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by John McIntire. There are a lot of great techniques that allow you to add an element of movement or other visual interest to your images at the time of capture. Some of these include multiple exposures, multiple flash exposures and placing objects in front of your lens. Dragging the shutter while using flash is another one of these techniques and it’s very easy to use. Dragging the shutter when using flash is an easy and fun technique to add some interesting effects to your photos. EXIF: Canon 5D Mk III, EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro, 50mm, 1 sec, f/9, ISO 100, Manual Mode, Spot...

Sigma remade their image as a lens manufacturer by creating high quality, sharp DSLR lenses that undercut the prices of equivalent first party offerings. They have expanded into the mirrorless space with similar success, and now, the company has confirmed it will be focusing the majority of its attention on mirrorless developments in the future. [ Read More ]Original author: Alex Cooke

Recently, with rumors of the Canon 5DS and 5DS R being discontinued, there was talk around the industry of Canon possibly bringing a 150-megapixel monster to the market. More news has emerged that the high-resolution camera is being tested by a chosen few photographers, and while it is not 150 megapixels, it will certainly bring buckets of detail. [ Read More ]Original author: Alex Cooke

The Fujifilm X-E4 (set to replace the older Fujifilm X-E3 this year) seems to have been axed, according to reports on Fujirumors. However, it's not just the X-E4 that's finished before it's begun, the entire X-E line seems to be cast to the wayside as the X-E3, now discontinued, might be the last of its generation. [ Read More ]Original author: Jason Parnell-Brookes

We often see videos that pit amateur photographers against professionals, but the twist of this one is showing what a photographer in eighth grade can accomplish when shooting against a professional. It is quite impressive! [ Read More ]Original author: Alex Cooke

A fundamental function that you can find on pretty much any camera is exposure compensation, and depending on how you shoot, it can be a crucial aspect of your workflow. This excellent video will introduce you to exposure compensation, explaining what it is and how you can use it in your own work. [ Read More ]Original author: Alex Cooke

These are tough times, and they're likely to get tougher. The virus has been spreading quickly, affecting countries around the world and causing the cancellation of many events. This article isn’t intended to be doom and gloom or alarmist for the sake of it, but rather to help. [ Read More ]Original author: Shavonne Wong

One of the attributes of great software is that it has multiple ways to accomplish a single task. Lightroom Classic is one of those in that it has various ways to import files. [ Read More ]Original author: Mike Dixon

It's often easy to forget just how good cheap lenses are in the real world. [ Read More ]Original author: David J. Fulde

Brazilian photographer João Burini just published a review of a very distinctive lens: the Canon FD 300mm f/2.8 Fluorite, a manual focus telephoto lens released in the mid-70s. “Using this lens is terrible, I wouldn’t recommend it,” Burini explains, while presenting truly stunning photographs from the Brazilian rainforests. Bokeh fans: brace yourselves. [ Read More ]Original author: Andy Day

The Fujifilm X-T4 is an exciting camera to say the least. And now, we have some high quality video samples. [ Read More ]Original author: David J. Fulde

The post Canon to End Production of the 5DS and 5DS R appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. It’s time to say goodbye to Canon’s megapixel monster pair: The Canon EOS 5DS and the Canon EOS 5DS R. According to Canon Rumors, Canon will no longer be producing these two cameras, nor is there a 5DS successor in the works. While this news is hardly unexpected, it further illustrates Canon’s choice to invest in mirrorless over DSLR technology. Note that the 5DS R is identical to the 5DS, with a single exception: its low-pass filter cancellation effect. This ensures that photographers can eke out maximum detail with the 5DS R, though the sensor is more...

The post Is Being Shy a Good Reason to Only Take Candid Photos? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kevin Landwer-Johan. Standing back with a long lens on your camera and snapping candid photos is an easy option for many people. The alternative is to use a shorter lens and get in close and connect with your subjects. This is challenging for most photographers. © Kevin Landwer-Johan Nikon D700, lens 20mm, f/4, 1/125, ISO400 A candid photo is one where your presence and your camera are not affecting the outcome of the photos you take. There is no pose. There is no distraction from you or your camera at all. When you are shy, using a long...

Paying a monthly fee to use Adobe products is still a hard pill for some photographers to swallow. For those that want to sweeten the deal and get your money's worth, these free bundles are for you. [ Read More ]Original author: Paul Parker