The Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S pairs nicely with the Z 9 mirrorless camera to provide sports and wildlife photographers a heck of a combo for capturing fast action in just about any environment. Nonetheless, 400mm f/2.8 lenses are some of the most superlative options out there. So, can Nikon's attempt keep up with other manufacturers? This excellent video review takes a look at what you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I have a love/hate relationship with family vacations. I enjoy going away for a few days with my wife and daughter, but it is not something I am super excited about and looking forward to each day in the months before the trip, the way most people do. Truth be told, I’m happier putting my money into buying a new lens rather than using it to book a plane ticket. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

Cyme is now updating its Mac Photo app Peakto to version 1.10, and with it come some impressive speed increases. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

Indulgence, they say, is best served with a side of irony. So, I embarked on a mission to turn a mountain of McDonald's cheeseburgers and fries into a high-concept portrait photoshoot. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Jada Parrish)

It seems like the whole world (or at least the photographic world) is buzzing about the new Osmo Pocket 3 from drone maker DJI. It's a portable, full featured kit for video makers, YouTube creatives, and even regular consumers who want to easily capture high quality 4K video with a gimbal mounted camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

Canon has produced a nice stable of impressively capable lenses for their RF mirrorless mount cameras, but one option that creatives have been patiently waiting for is a high-end 35mm prime. It seems the way is almost over. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Canon's RF lenses have seen some remarkable designs, including never-before-seen options. And it seems they are keeping the pedal to the floor, with a remarkable new design. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Fujifilm was the focus of our recent video where we compared two of its camera models: the Fujifilm X100V and the X-T5, equipped with the 23mm f/2.0 lens. This comparison isn't just about the cameras themselves, but rather a deeper look and comparison between the lenses. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

Regardless of my own personal passions, an objective man would say that all art is created equally. So, why is it that I have chosen photography as one of my main means of expression? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

This is a great, to-the-point video on the essential shots you should take for a drone real estate video. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Korbin Bielski)

There are a lot of photographic accessories on the market, and some are more pleasing than others. Peak Design is a brand that never ceases to impress, and their latest collaboration with Sitka became a huge hit and sold out immediately. Here's why. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Camera phones are now being taken more seriously than ever before. The improvements in technology have made it so that the results you can produce with a smartphone, in many cases, can rival those of "proper" cameras. And this year, one major award has been given to Apple for its latest flagship phone. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

Kandao made quite a splash with the QooCam 3 earlier this year, undercutting its nearest competition by quite a few dollars to make a very good case on value versus performance. Kandao just announced that camera's bigger brother, the QooCam 3 Ultra, and it looks to take the same formula and amp it up. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

When it comes to landscape photography, the ultimate goal for many is to capture that next stunning shot, one worthy of being printed and hung on a wall, or shared online to be applauded by thousands, right? But do we truly appreciate the process and adventure that goes into securing these shots? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Darren Spoonley)

Winter photography is a realm where Kevin Bruseby excels, capturing the stark and serene beauty of winter. His journey reflects a blend of discovery and unique challenges associated with capturing the essence of the coldest season. Drawing from the tranquil Scandinavian winters, Bruseby describes his journey as one filled with discovery and challenges. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

For the last few weeks, I've been carrying around the new Thypoch Simera 35mm f/1.4 M mount lens. When I test new gear, I try to incorporate it into my everyday carry kit and use it on actual assignments and stories to see how it performs under real-world conditions. Sometimes, a piece of kit that looks great or has fantastic specs underperforms in the field; other times, you get something that exceeds expectations. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by CS Muncy)

AI Art generating programs are progressively getting better and better at creating hyper realistic looking images. For the last few months I have been using AI to create headshot images of completely fake people with the lighting style of a few famous photographers. In this social experiement, wanted to see if the average person could tell the difference between images of real people photographed by real photographers verses imaginary people created entirely with artificial intelligence. Take my quiz and view the results in what I call "Real vs AI Headshots." [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Patrick Hall)

As photographers, we can learn from "Parasite" and its mind-blowing cinematography. I'm here to break down how composition, color, and lighting in this film's famous scenes make it such a standout. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nate Torres)

The post dPS Bi-Weekly Photo Challenge: Christmas appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. So, this is Christmas… (And I wasn’t even listening to John Lennon!) Naturally we’ll try ‘Christmas‘ as a theme for the next couple of weeks, that said, Christmas is something different, or even nothing at all to some people, so for those that don’t want to participate in this theme, we welcome you to share a photograph that means something to you. Make sure you include the hashtags #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSChristmas in your post, here in the comments or over on social media. You can tag us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter! Photo by Rodion Kutsaiev on Unsplash Find all of our previous weekly...

Early on as photographers, advice you often receive is to take your camera everywhere. I did this as a beginner and have advised others to do the same. That said, this camera is one I carry for a different reason, and here’s why. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Fynn Badgley)