Sony just released its fastest-ever lens in the shape of the 50mm f/1.2 GM, so there’s now a question to be asked: out of Canon, Nikon, and Sony, which manufacturer makes the best 50mm f/1.2 prime? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Sony FE 50mm F1.2 G Master The Sony FE 50mm F1.2 G Master is the thirteenth lens in the company’s series of premium optics and the eight prime. It’s also the fastest lens in the series with its ƒ/1.2 maximum aperture. The lens features a new 11-blade circular diaphragm to produce exceptional defocusing “bokeh” when shooting at large apertures. It has a minimum focusing distance of 1.32 feet and includes four XD linear autofocus motors for fast, quiet AF, especially helpful when shooting video with focus tracking. Like other G Master lenses, the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 G Master incorporates robust weather sealing. The FE 50mm F1.2 G Master will be available in May with a list price of $2,000. For...

The show Stranger Things created a stunning way of representing the inner mind of the character Eleven, showing her in an endless black void and standing upon a reflective layer of water. How is this achieved, and how do you avoid electrocuting your cast in the process? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Sony has just announced its sixtieth lens: a brand new, fast, high-end prime, the FE 50mm f/1.2 G-Master. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Photo By Christoph Stopka Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Frosty Hillside” by Christoph Stopka. Location: Wet Mountains, Colorado. “The hoar frost had settled only on selected trees and the pattern of the frosted trees on the side of this slope in the foothills of the Wet Mountains was just beautiful,” describes Stopka. 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 Christoph Stopka appeared first on Outdoor...

Skylum is pushing out a free update to their LuminarAI program for Mac and Windows with a host of new and sought-after features. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

Adobe has just released updates to Lightroom Classic (10.2) and Lightroom (4.2) for Mac/Win, as well as Lightroom on Android/iOS (6.2). You may have seen my post last week about the newly released updates to Adobe Camera Raw (13.2), and if not, go check that out. Heads up, the new Super Resolution feature added to Camera Raw has not made it into this release of LrC and Lr, but both LrC 10.2 and Lr 4.2 support importing the DNG files created by Super Resolution (which I discuss in the previous link above). Lightroom Classic This release is primarily focused on performance improvements, which is probably one of the most asked for areas for Adobe to address. As much as we like...

The post Composition in Photography: A Complete (and Modern) Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. If you’re looking to learn about composition in photography, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’ll cover what composition is, and I’ll explain how to use it to make your images eye-catching and unique. So whether you’re a beginner photographer learning the basics or a more experienced shooter who wants to improve, read on to find out some of the most effective composition tools, concepts, and guidelines available! What is composition in photography? Composition in photography refers to the position of elements inside the frame and how they interact with each other. Ultimately, composition is about...

One of the most common ways to make money through landscape photography is to sell prints, but with such a crowded market, it can be tricky to stand out. This excellent tutorial discusses some of the best-selling types of prints as well as some helpful tips for maximizing your sales. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you don’t have a ton of fancy lighting gear at home, this doesn’t mean that you can’t produce gorgeous studio-style images. This in-depth video tutorial shows you how to get great results using minimal equipment from the comfort of your own garage and dives deep into how they're edited in Lightroom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Photo By Gerry Groeber Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Rooted In Time” by Gerry Groeber. Location: Prescott, Arizona. “After four months of staying at home, I had to force myself to go out and create,” explains Groeber. “This image is to fresh starts.” See more of Gerry Groeber’s photography at www.gerrygroeber.com. Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP 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 Gerry Groeber appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

No matter how good you are, there is always room to learn more and improve as a photographer. There are many different levels you go through in your development as a photographer, and knowing where you are can help you prioritize where to focus your attention next. This insightful video discusses the five levels of proficiency as a photographer and what it means to be at each one. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Canon has been releasing some mightily impressive lenses the last few years, but two of the more unique options we have seen are the RF 600mm f/11 IS STM and RF 800mm f/11 IS STM. They are quite affordable, however, offering photographers the chance to use extreme focal lengths without breaking the bank. How do they hold up in practice? This great video review takes a look at both of the lenses and the images they produce. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There’s a wealth of telescopes for attaching to your smartphone available on Amazon, but the marketing for the StarScope Monocular would have you believe that their designers have broken the laws of physics. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Here, I show you how to take the first steps with the free and open photo-editing software RawTherapee. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nils Heininger)

When it comes to photography, or any business really, sometimes you need to pivot in order to succeed. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David J. Fulde)

This isn't an early April fool's joke, dear reader. Oppo's latest flagship device has a built-in microscope included, and the results are impressive. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

Photo By Beth Young Today’s Photo Of The Day is “El Dorado National Forest, Wildfire Devastation” by Beth Young. Location: Kirkwood, California. “As the sun was setting and casting interesting shadows on these wildfire-devastated trees in the El Dorado National Forest yesterday, I experienced a profound respect for the life and death they endured,” says Young. “As a photographer who prioritizes capturing uplifting, hopeful images, it’s really difficult for me to photograph images with any semblance of decay or destruction, but I was inspired to attempt it nonetheless. Minimal post-processing was required to convey the reverence I have for these resilient trees, primarily relying upon Adobe Lightroom’s latest color grading panel, which really has a profound impact on the mood of...

Over on my scottkelby.com blog today I wrote about a new feature just released in Photoshop (well, Photoshop’s Camera Raw plug-in) that is a real game changer. In short, it allows you to increase the resolution of your image up to 4x its size without a loss of quality (in fact, sometimes the 4x bigger version looks sharper than the original, which is just crazy). You can read about it over on my blog (here’s the link), but the even bigger news is that Adobe says this feature is coming over to Lightroom (Classic and cloud) very soon, which is big news indeed!!! The Wildlife Photography Conference kicks off Tomorrow …but it’s not too late to join us. In fact, even...

The post 5 Camera Filters That Can Enhance Your Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Bond. If you want to know the best camera filters for photographers, you’ve come to the right place. Because in this article, I’m going to share with you the five filters that’ll instantly improve your photos. I’m also going to explain who should consider each type of filter, and what the filters can do for your photography. So if you’re ready to discover the magic of camera filters, then let’s get started! Filters come in two different shapes Camera filters allow you to add more creativity to your photography.Circular filters – These filters screw directly onto the front of your lens....