It is easy to get caught up in the remarkable performance and image quality of modern lenses, but the past century has given us hundreds of fantastic lenses full of character, and if you can find the right one, you can discover an entirely new creative world while spending far, far less than you would on a new option. The Pentax Asahi Super Takumar 55mm f/2 is one such lens, and this great video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can get from it on a modern body. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Viltrox has developed a reputation for creating very affordable lenses that still offer very good performance and image quality. One of their newest options is the Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4, which offers Sony, Fujifilm, and Nikon mirrorless APS-C shooters a nice combination of an ultra-wide focal length and a very wide maximum aperture. This great video review takes a look at the 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)

Mount Rainier is an icon of the Washington state landscape. Standing at 14,410 feet above sea level, this active volcano presides over a diverse ecosystem. It’s the source of five major rivers and the most glaciated peak in the lower 48 states. The snow-and ice-covered peaks give way to ancient forests and subalpine wildflower meadows as you descend its slopes. Summer season beargrass, overlooking Mount Rainier from Tolmie Peak Trail. Mount Rainier National Park encompasses 369 square miles and contains about 240 miles of hiking trails. The park isn’t far from Seattle—about a two-hour drive—and it’s fantastic to go from the big city to this vast wilderness environment in such a short trip. Once at the park, which is very accessible...

85mm lenses are the traditional focal length of choice for portraiture, but on the other hand, they are certainly not the only option. 135mm lenses have long been a popular alternative, and there are some high-quality choices out there, such as the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens, its performance and image quality, and what makes it unique among other high-end portraiture options. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Spectacular light and a unique subject alone don't make a great photo. A good composition that ties the two together is also required. In this article, I give you six tips on improving your photo compositions and dealing with different light and subject matter. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michael Breitung)

There’s something about the analog process that will slow down your photography, making you more thoughtful about image creation. What if you take it one step further and push yourself with an instant camera? Could it make you a better photographer? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Is CineStiil’s new 400D a replacement for Fujifilm’s legendary Natura 1600 film? Many devotees of Fujifilm’s high-speed color negative film would find this an absurd proposition, but bear with me. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Matt Murray)

With specifications and features that look quite pedestrian by today’s standards, the Canon 5D Classic might not seem like it deserves much attention nowadays, but it was a revolutionary camera for its time and well worth a second look in 2022. This fun video takes a look at the famous camera and gives 10 reasons why it was such an important body. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Kelly Bracken Today’s Photo of the Day is “Wrestling Ground Squirrels” by Kelly Bracken. Location: San Pedro, California. “While waiting for a completely different shot, I noticed the ground squirrels starting to hassle each other,” explains Bracken. “After a few attempts, they broke into a full-on wrestling match!” 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 Kelly Bracken appeared first on Outdoor...

The post Anthropics PortraitPro 22 Review: Pro-Level Editing at 10x the Speed appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Do you ever want to speed up your portrait editing workflow? Do you ever wish you could do comprehensive, professional editing simply by adjusting a few sliders? Then consider PortraitPro 22, the latest and greatest version of Anthropics’ portrait editing software. It’s designed to offer both professionals and amateurs a way to create refined, subtle edits with only a few minutes of work and minimal effort.  Thanks to Anthropics’ outstanding AI technology, you can apply a wide variety of edits – including face shaping, hair coloring, and even relighting – by moving a slider. And for those...

Quick head up first: today is pre-conference workshop day at the Photoshop World Conference 2022. Tons and tons of Lightroom and Photoshop classes over the next four days, and it’s an incredible value (especially since the entire conference is archived for an entire year, so you can stream on-demand any classes you missed or want to re-watch). Three full days, three training tracks, and an incredible roster of brilliant instructors, and it’s not too late to sign up – go to PhotoshopWorld.com right now and join the Photoshop, Lightroom, and Photography online training event of the year. Onto today’s quick tip This is one of those little-known but oh-so handy features in Lightroom Classic that once you use it, you’ll wonder...

Photography has been a huge part of life for at least 85 percent of my living years. While I was in my single-digit days, it evolved slowly. But even during the early stages, I always viewed the world as if I had a camera to my eye. I started to become more serious when I reached high school. My intensity grew upon entering college when I took my first black-and-white course. Thank you, Arthur Leipzig, for planting the seed that turned into a full-time passion, an occupation, an excuse to travel and eventually my love of nature and wildlife photography. Thank you for teaching me how to load my first roll of Tri-X onto a chrome developing reel, for walking me...

Dog photography can be a tremendously fun and rewarding genre, but it also takes a fair amount more skill than it might seem on the surface. Whether it is something you would like to make money from or you are simply trying to capture some nice memories of your own pups, check out this great video tutorial that features an experienced dog photographer sharing five useful tips to improve your work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you asked many photographers what magical device they would love to have, an adapter that turns manual focus lenses into autofocus ones would probably be near the top of many lists. For Sony shooters, there is the Techart PRO Version II, which allows Leica M lenses to autofocus on E mount mirrorless cameras, and this awesome video review takes a look at the adapter and the sort of performance you can expect from it in real-world usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Travelling to exotic locales? Searching for rare megafauna in spectacularly remote landscapes? Here are some tips from experts on how to get the best photographs while respecting your subjects and their environment. Spoiler, it's not all about your camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mark Dunsmuir)

If you are new to the world of artificial lighting, it can sometimes feel like trying to learn a foreign language. It is really worth taking the time to learn it, though, as it will open up creative opportunities that simply are not possible otherwise and make you a far more versatile photographer. This excellent video tutorial will show you essential off-camera flash gear and some helpful basic tips to get you off and running. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Investing in a camera system is a costly business. Once you are tied to a particular brand, you seem stuck with it. Changing is a big decision, but there can be good reasons both to and to not swap systems. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Photo By Stan Bysshe Today’s Photo of the Day is “Touch Down” by Stan Bysshe. Location: Northern Virginia. 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 Stan Bysshe appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Why would you get a hard case instead of a backpack? This review of the Nanuk 935 Hard Case will make you think differently about how you store and get your gear from point A to point B. There are other hard cases out there, but this one has a lid organizer, which in my opinion, sets it apart. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Wouter du Toit)

Facebook and Instagram continue with their threats to leave the EU. This is because data transfer agreements between the US and EU have been made invalid. Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, requires the ability to transfer data back to the US in order to offer its services. Without this ability, Meta may not be able to operate fully in the EU. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)