A good pair of binoculars are often invaluable to photographers. There are many important things to learn about buying them. Here's what led me to the OM System Olympus PRO binoculars, why they are my perfect choice, and why my old ones were a mistake. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

Canon has a long history of producing some of the most interesting and extreme lens designs out there, and they can be a blast to look back on and even use today if you can track them down. This fun video takes a look at the company's seven most extreme designs, ranging from an insane 5200mm f/14 lens from the 1960s to one of the most useful options on the market today. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Recently, news broke that Canon is likely planning a significant firmware for the EOS R5 later this year, including a high-resolution pixel-shift mode. Now, it appears that mode may offer a whopping 400 megapixels of resolution. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Hobolite has recently entered the market with what could possibly be the most aesthetically pleasing LED lights created by any company within the past decade. In this article, we will be looking at the new Hobolite Avant, a mid-tier 100-watt LED light. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Usman Dawood)

Photo By Jody Partin Today’s Photo of the Day is “Sunrise Serenade” by Jody Partin. Location: Huntley Meadows Park, 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 Jody Partin appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens has arrived, and with it comes some of the company's most extreme design and impressive optical performance. And while it looks impressive on paper, can it hold up in the real world? This great first look video examines the new lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A good wide-aperture 50mm lens is one of the most versatile optics a photographer can own, capable of comfortably tackling a huge range of genres and needs. For Sony users, the new FE 50mm f/1.4 GM offers the promise of high-level performance and image quality in a relatively portable package. This excellent video review takes an in-depth look at everything you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It’s time to spring-clean your photography website! Don’t leave it until you've finally shot that new body of work you’ve been meaning to shoot. There are several things you can do to your website to freshen it up without shooting new images first. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Kaisa Leinonen)

When it comes to studio lighting, you might think that you need powerful monolights or pack and head systems, but you can accomplish quite a bit with speedlights. This great video tutorial will show you how to do just that using affordable and easy-to-use speedlights. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Rhy Dyball is a photographer and artist working with themes uncanny and eerie images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

The post dPS Weekly Photo Challenge – In The Rain appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. This one could be tricky, maybe it never rains where you live? That only means you need to be more creative. (See the last photo!) We have tried ‘rain’ as a challenge before, but we didn’t let you create your own rain (tap, hose, bucket) and we want to see how creative you can get if it’s not raining where you are! If you tried last time, try something different this time! Self Portrait in the rain? Go on then. Use the hashtags #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSInTheRain A photograph I took while sitting at a bar in Shanghai with my old mate,...

Canon CPS is changing for the better? We talk to Frankie Jim, the man in charge of Canon’s Professional Services in the UK, to find out what’s changing and assess if these changes happening are for the better or worse? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Peter Morgan)

Photo By Beth Young Today’s Photo of the Day is “Foggy Rhododendron Looking Up” by Beth Young. Location: California. “Every year, in a short window of time on Memorial Day weekend, I endeavor to capture the magical ingredients of redwoods, fog, rhododendrons, and sunbeams all in one frame,” says Young. “This year’s missing ingredient was sunbeams; however, I can never complain about being in one of my favorite places, and most fragile ecosystems in the world, with my camera. For me, this is like being in church, with the towering coastal redwoods conveying a sense of both peacefulness and awe.” See more of Young’s photography at www.optimalfocusphotography.com. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day...

If you're a beginner to photography, your images might seem far softer than those you see from your favorite photographers and it can be difficult to identify why. Well, the answer might be in this video, and if not, you'll come away with some sage advice on getting sharp images. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

Working with flash intimidates a lot of photographers, but it is well worth taking the time to learn it, as it will make you a vastly more versatile photographer and enable new creative opportunities that simply would not be possible with only natural light. This excellent video tutorial will help you learn the basics of flash through examples and have you up and running in no time. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post Fujifilm to Launch 4 Groundbreaking Cameras in 2023 appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Fujifilm will release four new groundbreaking cameras before the year is out, says Fuji Rumors.  The information comes from a Fujifilm Spain presentation, which was initially reported on by Fujistas; while the presentation discussed the Instax Mini 12, Fujifilm’s just-released instant film camera, it also included “‘a slide that unveiled the camera roadmap in 2023,’” indicating “two X-series cameras and two Instax cameras [are] coming in the next seven months.”  The presentation slide – which can be viewed on the Fuji Rumors website – hints at the launch of an Instax and an X-series camera in both May and...

Drones provide photographers with incredible image opportunities but still lack dynamic range and pixel count of their grounded handheld counterparts. What if you could increase your dynamic range, resolution, and take better images? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Armitage)

Tamron's 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD has been praised for being remarkably versatile and for pushing the boundaries of lens design. Samyang might be joining the party soon, as rumors that the company is planning a similar lens have emerged. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Desert sand verbena and brown-eyed primrose with Coyote Mountain in the background at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Colorful wildflowers announce a new year, new growth and freshness on the land. “Spring” wildflowers bloom not just in spring but throughout the fall in many regions of the country. Blooming depends on seasonal weather, altitude, temperature, habitat and latitude. I live in California, a state over 1,000 miles from north to south, blessed with all these elements. I can photograph wildflowers from early February through September. You can find similar situations in many regions of the country. Join me as I go on the road in California to reveal the best spots to photograph wildflowers. I’ll also share tips with you on how...

If you are interested in landscape photography, you might think that the first lens you should pick up is an ultra-wide angle zoom. Those can certainly be useful tools, but there might be a better first lens. This excellent video will show you a potentially better choice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)