With a bracket and a new “Prism Mode,” users can make use of a wire-free viewfinder with a retro touch. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Stephen Kampff)

Today, Hasselblad has announced a huge update: the new X2D 100C mirrorless camera and the XCD 38V, XCD 55V, and XCD 90V lenses. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Today, Sigma has announced the development of two new cinema lenses along with exciting news for those looking to build their kits piece by piece. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

These two wide angle third-party prime lenses are both ultra-fast, with a maximum aperture of f/1.4. But which of the two should you go for? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Back in July I wrote about the new video editing features in Lightroom (Lr), and there was a comment asking about editing video in Lightroom Classic (LrC), so this one’s for you. we’ve been able to import AVI, MP4, MOV, and AVCHD video formats from our memory cards and store them right alongside of our stills in our Lightroom Classic catalogs for many years now, and with that, LrC also has some basic video editing capabilities. Once imported you can move, rename, and delete video files in just the same way as you can with your photos. When viewing your files in Grid view of the Library module you will notice that the video files display a time code on each...

The post A Guide to Lightroom’s Newest Features (Summer 2022 Update) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. Lightroom Classic’s newest updates have brought some long-requested changes as well as several tweaks and small fixes. In fact, three of the most powerful updates have the potential to transform your photography workflow – or at least speed it up. There’s a lot more to discover than you might realize, so in this article, I’ll do a deep dive into Lightroom’s most recent major update. I’ll go through each of the new features, I’ll explain how they work, and I’ll offer a few quick tips to help you improve your Lightroom editing. Lightroom June 2022 update: What’s new?...

I’ve been fortunate present photography workshops over the past 15 years. My focus is usually on lighting for beauty, but I’ve presented on other topics as well including how to pose a subject so they look natural on camera. I’ve also attended many workshops from both well-known photographers and lesser-known names as well. From being on both sides of the lectern, I’ve developed a good understanding of what makes a good photography workshop. Here are 3 tips you might consider should you find yourself tasked with presenting a photography workshop. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by John Ricard)

Sigma describes this lens as its "flagship" lens, but how does it perform in the hands of an independent reviewer? Take a look and find out if it lives up to the hype. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (Model A047) Tamron has announced the launch of its first lens for Nikon Z mount mirrorless, the Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, positioned as the “world’s smallest and lightest telephoto zoom for full-frame mirrorless.” At 5.8 inches in length and weighing 1.28 pounds, it does compare favorably to Nikon’s closest equivalent, the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S, which weighs 3 pounds and measures 8.7 inches long. Though the Nikon lens offers a faster and constant maximum aperture of ƒ/2.8 while the new Tamron is slower and has a variable maximum aperture, the Tamron is priced at just $699—$2,000 less than the Nikon. The Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD has a minimum focusing...

When you are new to photography, you will probably dabble in a wide range of different genres, which is a great chance to discover what excites you most. However, if you decide to make a living from photography, you will want to consider specializing in a single area. This fantastic video features an experienced photographer explaining four reasons why you will want to narrow your focus when you turn your attention to making money. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It might seem oxymoronic to talk about using color to improve your black and white photography, but understanding this process will take your imagery to new levels. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

Photo By Ryan Cairl Today’s Photo of the Day is “Rainbow Road” by Ryan Cairl. Location: Arches National Park, Utah. 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 Ryan Cairl appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The Fujifilm X-H2S is one of the most buzzworthy cameras of 2022, and for good reason. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Pete Coco)

Social media sometimes feels like the devil incarnate. But if you're a photographer trying to harness social media for your business or your brand, then you have to play the smart game. For Instagram users, this will help you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Iain Stanley)

The post 5 Essential Mirrorless Camera Advantages (+ Camera Recommendations) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Struggling to decide if you should buy a mirrorless camera? We’ve got you covered. These days, I regularly shoot with both mirrorless and DSLR cameras. Over time, I’ve come to recognize a handful of clear advantages mirrorless models offer over their DSLR counterparts – and it’s those mirrorless camera benefits that I share in this article. (I also offer a handful of mirrorless recommendations. That way, if you decide that a mirrorless system is right for you, you know what to buy.) So if you’re just getting into photography but you’re not sure where to start, or you’re a...

News recently broke that Viltrox, a brand known for their affordable lenses, has stopped manufacturing for the Canon RF mount after rumors that Canon had asked them to pull their products. Canon recently confirmed that news, and it certainly raises questions about the future of third-party lenses for their mirrorless cameras. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Profoto is busy developing their A series line of flashes. Just look at the recent focus the company has put out on the Clic modifiers, notably, launching the Clic softbox, which we reviewed some time ago. A few users commented that the A1 series flashes will be too weak to be used under certain settings with the Clic softbox, which got me wondering if there is a more powerful flash coming along soon. There was: the Profoto A2. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

A 24mm lens with a wide aperture is already quite versatile, but add in image stabilization and macro capabilities, and it becomes one of the most useful you can carry. For Canon shooters, there is the RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM, and this excellent 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)

Before Canon's RF mount, there was the EF mount, and before the EF mount, there was the FD mount. The FD mount is over 50 years old, but it had some groundbreaking lenses, and with the ability to adapt them to mirrorless lenses, we are seeing a real resurgence in popularity. This awesome video review takes a look at one of the most legendary FD lenses, the 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C. Aspherical. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There’s no single sure way to being successful as a photographer. However, there are a handful of examples around that definitely teach you what not to do if you want to attain success. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)