Photo By Archie Tucker Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Christmas Portrait Grand Canyon” by Archie Tucker. Location: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. 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 Archie Tucker appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Canon was a little slow in the mirrorless game at first, but once the EOS R5 and RF 28-70mm f/2L arrived, the company showed that they had their foot on the gas and had no intention of letting up. It looks like that trend will continue into 2022, with a bevy of new cameras likely to arrive. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

We are lucky to live in a time when modern lenses can open to extreme apertures and somehow still produce sharp images that render every in-focus detail in sharp relief. Can a lens actually be too sharp, though? It seems like an absurd question to ask, but this interesting video makes a great argument for why that can sometimes be the case. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Happy Holidays 2021 From the dPS Team appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Well, it’s Christmas, folks! Here at dPS, we’d like to wish you the most joyous of holidays and an amazing end to the year. We also want to express our gratitude – for being such a vital part of dPS, for supporting us through these difficult times, and for joining us in the most exciting of adventures: photography! We’re certainly thrilled to keep offering photography instruction in 2022, and you can look forward to some great content. So here’s to a holiday season and a new year filled with gorgeous photos, beautiful light, and photographic fun, as well as health...

The Canon EOS R3 and Sony a1 are two of the most powerful consumer cameras ever made, both offering ridiculous 30 fps continuous burst rates, class-leading autofocus, and a range of other highly advanced capabilities. This excellent video comparison takes a look at both cameras and compares their respective designs, autofocus capabilities, and sensor performance to see which edges the other out. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The latest generation of Apple MacBook Pros has taken another huge step forward in performance, offering remarkable capabilities that can duplicate or even exceed those of many desktops, along with all-day battery life. There are two main options from which to choose, the M1 Pro and M1 Max, and this excellent video takes a look at both to help you decide which will best suit your budget and needs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

When Unmesh Dinda of PiXimperfect says that this is hands down the best automated skin retouching software ever created, you might want to pay attention. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

For Northern Hemisphere astrophotographers wanting to try getting into the deep sky (outside our solar system) targets, here are three suggestions to start the Winter season, with the bonus that a stock (unmodified) DSLR or mirrorless camera can be used. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Kodama)

Prefer traveling with a smartphone only but still want to take perfect shots? With the latest imaging system co-engineered with ZEISS, the vivo X70 Pro+ shoots high-quality videos and fits inside your pocket, so you can easily take pictures of any moment. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wouter du Toit)

The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has become something of a cult classic. Released in March of 2012, the camera was an immediate hit with photographers due to its aesthetics and outstanding image quality. I picked one up used a few years ago, and it quickly became my favorite take-along camera. As it nears one decade on the market, here are 10 reasons to love the X-Pro1 — 10 years later. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

The Canon EOS R3 is here, and beyond its impressive photography capabilities, it also houses some powerhouse video features. If you have been considering the EOS R3 for your own work and want to be sure it can tackle your needs, check out this helpful video review that tackles 10 pros and cons about Canon's new powerhouse mirrorless camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Craig Bill Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Frostbite” by Craig Bill. Location: Texas. See more of Bill’s photography at CraigBill.com. 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 Craig Bill appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

The post 5 Reasons Why You Need a 24-70mm Lens appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Anabel DFlux. Are you trying to decide whether a 24-70mm lens is right for you? Like most photographers, I’m a huge 24-70mm fan – and I think you should be, too. Below, I share my top five reasons why you should purchase a 24-70mm lens, whether you’re a landscape photographer, a portrait photographer, a nature photographer, or a casual hobbyist. I also share plenty of 24-70mm photo examples, so you know what to expect after buying. While I don’t offer specific 24-70mm lens recommendations, note that pretty much every major lens manufacturer sells top-notch options, including Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony, Sigma, and Tamron....

I've always been a fan of personalizing gifts for the special people in my life. It says so much more than a pair of Happy Socks or a gift card. But nothing quite compares to giving the gift of your art. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wasim Ahmad)

If you're not already in the loop, December is the month that we learn from Pantone what the color of the year will be for 2022. Ready to start using it everywhere? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

Sony’s difficulties as a result of the global chip shortage just became more serious, as the manufacturer has just announced that it is suspending its production of the a7C and the a6600. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

It has arrived! I've got my hands on a production unit of the new Nikon Z 9 flagship mirrorless camera, and here are my initial thoughts. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

It’s a device that can get your hands off the keyboard and mouse. It switches between every application automatically and has presets that you can modify to set you up exactly for how you use your software. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wouter du Toit)

Leica has always tried to maintain a balance between their reverence for the past and their willingness to embrace the future through innovative camera releases that shoot black and white only or cameras that don’t have a rear LCD. I believe their next flagship release, expected to be unveiled on January 13, 2022, will take the bold step of removing all buttons, dials, and switches from the back of the camera in favor of a touchscreen-only interface. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

When it comes to 50mm lenses, you can spend anywhere from under $100 to well over $2,000, depending on the sort of performance, image quality, and maximum aperture you want. For Sony shooters looking for the best options, there is the FE 50mm f/1.2 GM, and this excellent video review takes a look at everything you can expect from it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)