No doubt, many of us would love the extremely thin depth of field and light-gathering powers of an f/0.95 lens, and the price range of those options covers a huge range. Can an $800 f/0.95 lens keep up with an $8,000 f/0.95 lens? This great video review compares the Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III to the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens to find out. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Clean up clutter backdrops in macro photographs by recycling the trash into a beautiful close-up DIY backdrop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jason Parnell-Brookes)

The Sony a1 is by far one of the most extreme cameras we have ever seen, with some particularly head-turning video features that make it (at least on paper) ready to tackle just about anything you can throw at it. How does its video performance hold up in the real world? This fantastic video review takes a good look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The latest rumors for the Canon EOS R1 have been published on several sites, and in many respects, they're pretty unbelievable. The alleged leap in technology from Canon's current flagship, the Canon 1D X Mark III to the potential EOS R1 is huge, to say the least. However, this seems awfully familiar to what happened before the Canon EOS R5 was released. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

Soviet-era vintage camera lenses are revered by many for their build quality and singular optics, but this particular lens is even better than most. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Photo By Bill Sisson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “New Snow” by Bill Sisson. Location: Siglerville, Pennsylvania. “A late-season snowfall coated the mountains around my home in central Pennsylvania,” explains Sisson. “Before the snow melted, I searched for scenes to photograph in my neighborhood. I found this detail of converging ridges as storm clouds started to lift.” 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 Bill...

Nathan Elson is back with another installment of his "How I Got the Shot" short-form tutorials. This time, Elson is sharing his process for creating an image using light reflected from his seamless as his key. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mark Dunsmuir)

The post Water Splash Photography Made Easy appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Stefan Mogyorosi. Are you looking to capture stunning water splash photography? You’ve come to the right place. I’m an experienced water splash photographer. And in this article, I’m going to reveal my tips and tricks for gorgeous, one-of-a-kind water splash shots. So if you’re ready to get some jaw-dropping photos… …then let’s dive right in! What equipment do you need for water splash photography? Water splash photography setups are pretty minimal. Here’s what you should have on hand: A glass aquarium with a minimum size of 24” x 12” x 16”A table covered in black clothA black background (paper or textile), positioned at least...

Drones have enabled incredible creative possibilities that simply would not have been possible just a decade ago, and this might be the most impressive example I have seen. Check out this incredible video that shows jaw-dropping flying skills and creative coordination. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Leica may be the most polarizing brand on the market, but they have an undeniable quality of products. When it comes to their lenses, however, is this their crème de la crème? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Canon's 200mm f/2L is known as one of the most impressive lenses out there, and so, it was disappointing not to see it on the company's mirrorless roadmap. That may be changing, however, as a patent for a new version has emerged. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

One area of photography that seems to be avoided by many newcomers is the use of a flash or strobe. I believe this is partially due to the additional cost of equipment and the learning curve involved; I know it was for me. Flash photography is undoubtedly one of those areas that require experience to be good at it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike Dixon)

One of the latest buzzwords in tech and editing has been AI. While the earliest implementations were a bit of a gimmick, powerful tools and developments from companies like Adobe, NVIDIA, and Luminar have brought AI to the end-user in a meaningful way. Photoshop’s March 2021 update introduces a new AI tool that promises massive resolution improvements for any camera. Does it live up to the hype? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Coleman)

You don't have to look too far right now to see terms like crypto art and NFT being banded around. What is all the fuss about? And what could this "gold rush" mean for photographers? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

Retouching portraits is a crucial process, but it is also highly time-consuming, particularly if you are working with a large batch of images. PortraitPro 21 is here, and it brings a wide variety of intelligent features that will streamline your workflow and save you a ton of time. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

This is far from a "why you should do this" video, more a "why I do this." I want to talk about how I accidentally ended up shooting my whole portfolio with a single lens, even though commercially, I use many. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Choucino)

Photo By James Day Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Fox Tracks” by James Day. Location: Yellowstone National Park, Montana. 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 James Day appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Strobe lighting can seem quite daunting for the uninitiated, but once you get past any fear you might have and just dive into it, it really isn't that complicated. This straight-to-the-point introduction to strobe lighting is a great place to start. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike O'Leary)

The post How to Make Beautiful Portraits Using Flash and High-Speed Sync appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sean McCormack. The scene: Outdoors with full sunlight. The gear: Your camera, lens, and flash. The problem: You find that your flash only works at 1/200s or below, so you need to be at f/16 or f/22 to get a well-exposed shot. And at f/16-f/22, everything is in focus, including all the cars and other distractions in the background. (Those dust spots you keep meaning to clean are also perfectly visible.) Why can’t you shoot with a higher shutter speed so you can have a wider aperture? Well, it’s all down to the issue of sync speed. More specifically, it’s...

Monochrome can be a powerful alternative to color for nature and wildlife subjects. To better evaluate when to use black-and-white photography, consider its strengths. It magnifies focus on the subject by eliminating the distractions of color and excels in those instances where the subject lacks color naturally, creating interest through shades of gray. The human eye can distinguish more than 500 shades of gray. As for the digital image, it’s limited to 256 different shades of gray, including pure white and pure black. By way of comparison, the human eye can perceive and distinguish around a million colors—considerably more than 256 shades of gray. I feel that the best way to learn when to use black-and-white photography and how to compose...