Normal focal length lenses with wide maximum apertures are some of the most popular options out there, suitable for everything from portraiture to low-light events coverage and astrophotography. The Venus Optics Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF lens offers that sort of package at a fairly affordable price, and this excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of image quality and performance you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

"Chimping" is a term used by some photographers to describe the habit of other photographers who they deem to be looking at their rear LCD screen on the camera too much. But the information on the back of your camera can be really useful, especially if you are someone just starting. Here is my argument for chimping and some ways you can use your LCD screen effectively. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Casey Chinn)

… have we achieved feature parity? Previously, I wrote about how to decide which version is best for your needs, and I left out an important point that’s worth mentioning now, which is that while it is possible to use Lr offline when needed it really does require a reliable Internet connection and ample data to use it as it is designed. LrC on the other hand can be used in its normal functions of editing, library management, and output while being completely offline. For anyone with limited Internet access or capped data plans this aspect of how each program is designed would clearly favor Lightroom Classic. That said, with all the subscription plans from Adobe you do need enough Internet...

Photo By Jon Reynolds Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Tracking the Trails” by Jon Reynolds. Location: Lassen Volcanic National Park, California. “As I snowshoed past Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center and ascended the snow-covered Lassen Peak Highway, I stopped to notice the myriad meandering tracks of more intrepid snowshoers down in the valley below,” describes Reynolds. 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 Jon Reynolds appeared...

Looking for a gimbal that's capable of stabilizing your mirrorless camera, phone, or action camera, all without taking up too much space in your bag? Zhiyun's newly announced Crane-M2 S brings the unique features of the larger M3, including a fill light, USB-C fast charge, and a built-in display, to the more compact form-factor of the Crane-M2. Want to see what makes this gimbal such a powerhouse? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Coleman)

DxO PureRAW is a permanent part of my photographic workflow. Before anything else, I take my raw files from my mirrorless camera and my drone through PureRAW first. It checks my camera and lens data and outputs a raw file with corrections that eliminate lens distortions, vignetting, noise, and a host of other issues specific to my hardware. Here's my review of what was a must-have the last time around. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

The Xpan was one of the most innovative cameras ever produced. Launched in 1998, it was a joint venture between two giants: Hasselblad and Fujifilm. Its unique design brought panorama images to 35mm, with the ability to switch between standard and panorama images on the fly. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Matt Murray)

The post White Balancing in Lightroom: Your Step-By-Step Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Helen Bradley. White balancing should be an essential part of every post-processing workflow, but how does it work? And how can you white balance in Lightroom for the best results? In this article, I share everything you need to know, including an easy-to-understand explanation of white balancing, as well as a few simple methods for white balancing your photos in Lightroom. I also explain how you can creatively use white balance to produce beautifully artistic images. Let’s get started. What is white balance in Lightroom? White balancing is the process of neutralizing color casts in an image. You see, every light source,...

The folks at Skylum put out a minor update to Luminar Neo today. That's not a big news item, but what is significant is that the Neo programmers are doing it from the Ukraine while the Russians shell the country as the dispute continues as to whether the Ukraine will be independent or not. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

The OM System OM-1 is here, and it brings with it some mightily impressive improvements and upgrades along with a range of new features that help to modernize the system and make it competitive with APS-C and full frame options again. This great video review takes a look at the new camera and the kind of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

To go with my new OM-1 Camera, I’ve bought the new OM System 40-150 f/4 PRO. I took it out for the first time in a violently windy afternoon to put it through its paces. Here's my real-world review of this lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

If you have ever seen images of deep space objects like nebulae and galaxies while perusing the internet today, you may have wondered why they look the way they do. I mean, it’s not all difficult to point your camera up and take pictures of the night sky. But there’s a lot more to it than that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Donschikowski)

Spring is just about upon many of us, and it brings with it a wide range of exciting new photo opportunities and chances to explore your creativity and expand your portfolio. If you want to make sure you get the most out of the next few weeks, check out this fantastic video tutorial that discusses 13 ideas and tips to improve your springtime landscape photos and expand your creative output. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Have you ever had to sort through a box of photos, perhaps from your parents’ collection of vacation photos? An all too common question is: “When was this photo taken?” [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Kodama)

Photo By Kathleen Wasselle Croft Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Frozen Waterfall” by Kathleen Wasselle Croft. Location: Banff National Park, Alberta. “Banff National Park is amazing during the winter months,” says Croft. “Waterfalls like this one in Johnston Falls State Park freeze every winter each year with a new look.” 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 Kathleen Wasselle Croft appeared first on Outdoor Photographer....

One of the beautiful things about landscape photography is that your camera settings play two roles: providing a technically correct exposure and just as importantly, allowing you to render the frame in the way your creative mind sees fit. There are some camera settings you need to make sure you have down, however, and if you are new to the genre, this helpful video tutorial will make sure you know what they are and how to properly use them. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

As you progress in photography and accumulate more images in your library of work, you will probably end up with tens or even hundreds of thousands of photos, and keeping them organized can be quite a task. Part of that will sometimes mean working with multiple catalogs that you might want to combine down the line. This excellent video tutorial will show you everything you need to know to merge multiple catalogs in Lightroom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Lens Distortion in Photography: A Quick Guide appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Have you ever noticed how some of the objects in your pictures look disproportionate or even distorted? It’s a common photographic problem, and it’s generally due to something called lens distortion. In this article, I explain all about lens distortion. I share: What causes lens distortionThe key types of lens distortion you should know aboutHow you can avoid (or correct) distortion By the time you’ve finished, you’ll be a distortion expert – and you’ll know how to deal with any and all distortion in your photos. Let’s get started. What is lens distortion in photography? Lens distortion is when elements...

When it comes to photos of birds in flight, few other things matter if the final image is not sharp. If you would like to make sure your photos of birds in flight are nice and crisp, check out this fantastic video tutorial that will give you a range of tips as well as a nice discussion on what makes a compelling image of a bird in flight. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There is a lot of advice on what gear you should buy in 2022. But, if you look beyond the marketing of companies, is there gear that you probably don’t need in 2022? The answer is, yes, there is a lot of gear you don’t need. Here are my top picks on what you should not get. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)