We are at a remarkable time in photography: cameras and lenses are more capable than ever, and we can create images that photographers could only dream of a decade ago. And for the most part, that is a great thing. However, there can be a downside to that. Are images too perfect nowadays? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Tamron has continued to establish themselves as a company that creates both lenses that make smart compromises to get to affordable price points and others that push the boundaries of design. The new 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD is quite the interesting option, sitting somewhere between a wide angle zoom and a standard zoom. This great video review takes a look at the new 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)

The post Fujifilm Announces the X-T5, With 40 MP, Upgraded AF, and 6K/30p Video appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Earlier this week, Fujifilm unveiled the X-T5, the long-awaited APS-C successor to the X-T4.  The new model offers a bevy of improvements over its predecessor, including enhanced autofocus performance, elevated image quality, and increased portability. According to Fujifilm, the X-T5 is a “photography-first” camera that “bring[s] photographers unrivaled image quality in a timeless, classic, and beloved camera body.” Let’s take a closer look. What can you expect from the X-T5? The X-T5 boasts many of the features Fujifilm users have come to know and love: a beautiful, retro-style body; shutter speed, ISO, and exposure compensation...

When I launch a new book, I usually do a “Book Chat,” which is kind of an online version of what I’ve done at a book signing at Barnes & Noble, where I share some of what’s in the book and well, that’s what I’m doing tonight, in about an hour from now with my new Lightroom Book. Everyone’s invited, and I’m doing some fun giveaways, like two copies of On1 Software’s new Effects 2023 plug-ins, and a Platypod Extreme, a KelbyOne Pro Membership, and two $50 Rocky Nook Publishing gift cards (they publish all the cool photography books). You can catch the stream live at facebook.com/skelby – 7 PM ET tonight. Hope to see you there – I’ve got some fun...

If you are lucky, you will meet some fantastic photographers. It's a real privilege working with them, isn't it? There are common factors most good photographers have. But, above anything else, they all have one thing in common. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Coming in a relatively small and portable package and at a price that will not break the bank, the Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM offers photographers access to all the most common ultra-wide angle focal lengths along with a few extra useful features. Can it offer the sort of performance and image quality professionals need? This excellent video review takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Sony a7R V was released just last week, and one of the interesting features about it is the AI autofocus feature. What exactly is that, and how is it going to affect how we shoot? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Photo By Geert Weggen “Many red squirrels visit my garden here in the middle of Sweden on a daily basis. I put out food and wait for them,” says Geert Weggen. “They’re used to me and the camera, which makes it easier to capture images of them. I put some sunflower seeds under the flower in the moss. Eating small seeds makes them stand in postures for a longer time on places where I hope to capture them. Because they see me daily, it makes it easy to approach them and change something in the scene without them running away.” Nikon D7100, Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 AF APO DG OS HSM at 300mm. Exposure: 1/250 sec., ƒ/8, ISO 400. See more of...

Congratulations to Milan Gonda for winning the recent In A Fog Assignment with the image, “Autumnal Woodland of Mala Fatra National Park, Slovakia.” See more of Gonda’s photography at www.milangondaphotography.com.  View the winning image and a selection of submissions below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! The post In A Fog Assignment Winner Milan Gonda appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

I've always been a fan of seascape and waterfall photography. I love these dynamic environments and don't shy away from getting myself wet while closing in on the subject matter. The only thing that could hold me back was the intense spray I had to face while getting close to a stormy sea or a thundering waterfall. But no longer. I found a solution against the limitations it imposed on my photography, and I share it with you in this article. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

Photo By Jeremy Leder Today’s Photo of the Day is “Courthouse Towers” by Jeremy Leder. Location: Arches National Park, Utah. “One of the Courthouse Towers in Arches National Park is illuminated in moonlight,” describes Leder. “The constellation Orion can be seen just overhead.” 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 Jeremy Leder appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Starting a YouTube channel is something you might consider whether you take photographs for profit or fun. A successful channel can offer benefits in the form of payments for viewership and sponsorship opportunities. A less successful channel can help a photographer build an audience and create a community in which to share their passion for photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

The 24-70mm f/2.8 lens is one of the most popular and important options out there, found in a huge range of genres and applications, where its combinations of a wide aperture and commonly used focal lengths make it a prized choice. That being said, such lenses tend to be rather expensive. Sigma's 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN brings the price down by a significant amount by making a few clever compromises. This great video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The November 2022 issue of Photoshop User is now live on the KelbyOne site and the KelbyOne app for iOS and Android. Join us this issue as we take a tour of all the new features in Photoshop and Lightroom announced at Adobe MAX 2022, plus compositing action figures into travel photos, removing shadows from skin in Photoshop, hand-coloring photos in Lightroom, a brand-new column from Scott Kelby on portrait retouching in Lightroom, and so much more! This issue’s cover image by KelbyOne member Gary Hunter Current KelbyOne members can log into their account to access the new issue, or you can visit https://kelbyone.com/magazine to sign up and start reading today. KelbyOne Pro & Plus members have access to more than 100 back issues of Photoshop User magazine all the way back...

Alongside the new EOS R6 Mark II mirrorless camera, Canon recently announced the RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM lens, an update to one of its most respected and loved lenses, the EF 135mm f/2L. The company's RF portrait lenses have set high standards — very high, in fact. Can the 135mm f/1.8 L keep up? This great first look video examines the lens and the sort of images it can produce. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Fujifilm has released the highly anticipated Fujifilm X-T5 camera featuring a back-illuminated 40.2-megapixel X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor, 5-axis IBIS, native low ISO of 125, X-Processor 5, 4K and 6K video capabilities, a whole host of other features, plus the return of the three-way tilting screen from the X-T3. So, who is the camera aimed at? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Canon has just released the new Canon EOS R6 Mark II, and it looks like a rather impressive camera. Check out these first impressions to see if this new, upgraded model is a genuine step-up and worth your money. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

With the latest update across the Lr/ACR apps one of the most useful for creating masks may be the ability to select “objects” using the power of AI and your ability to draw a selection around said object. With so many great ways to make selections, like Sky, Subject, Background, People, Color, Luminance, and Depth, where does objects fit in? Well, I would say when none of the above get the job done as well. Here’s an example of a photo shot on an iPhone in Portrait mode so that a depth map is included. Using the depth map I can get close to just selecting the chickadee, but not quite. Using Select Subject, I can select my entire arm and...

Photographing architecture, real estate, and interiors requires significant planning and preparation. There are some essential pieces of gear that will cover most of what you will need for most shoots, and having them can make or break the task. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

In this video, Lindsay Adler deconstructs two images to show how to mimic a fake sunset using studio lights on set. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jeff Bennion)