Nikon has released a firmware update for its Z9 full-frame mirrorless camera that increases the camera’s burst length for dual-format capture, more than double the rate possible in the Z9’s 1.00 firmware. According to Nikon, firmware version 1.10 for the Nikon Z9 allows photographs to be captured at 20 frames per second (fps) for up… Continue reading Nikon more than doubles the dual-format burst performance of the Z9 with 1.10 firmware update
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Have fun with this wet method of light painting a waterfall with colourful neon lights
There are so many ways to explore light painting, the possibilities are endless. One way to light paint a waterfall is the traditional method of using some sort of flashlight and shining the light up and down the waterfall while you use a long shutter speed. That can certainly produce beautiful and ethereal results. But… Continue reading Have fun with this wet method of light painting a waterfall with colourful neon lights
What Is the Best Medium Format Film Camera for Portraits?
Medium format sensors are usually housed in expensive cameras, but with film bodies, you have far more options without having to remortgage. In this video, one film photographer discusses what the best medium format film camera for portraits is. [ Read More ]
Just published: Production sample images from the Nikon Z9 (with Raws)
The arrival of a full production sample of the Nikon Z9 at our Seattle offices just before Christmas last year coincided with a heavy snowfall and extended period of cold weather in the Pacific Northwest. But undaunted, we ventured out into the ice and snow, to capture images in a variety of (mostly very cold)… Continue reading Just published: Production sample images from the Nikon Z9 (with Raws)
Stock photos of AI-generated humans are available for licensing for the first time
Images of AI-generated humans aren’t exactly a new concept. But now, they’re available for licensing for the first time ever. VAIsual and PantherMedia have announced the availability to legally license 100% synthetically generated stock images. VAIsual is a technology company pioneering algorithms and solutions to generate high-quality synthetic media. It was founded by Michael Osterrieder… Continue reading Stock photos of AI-generated humans are available for licensing for the first time
Roundup: The best portable chargers and power banks for every situation
Over the past few years, more and more camera manufacturers have added USB charging to their respective camera models. It’s not always easy to determine what chargers will work with a specific camera model, as Chris and Jordan noted in a recent DPReview episode, but if you’ve confirmed your camera can be charged over USB,… Continue reading Roundup: The best portable chargers and power banks for every situation
The Importance of Taking Pictures for Their Own Sake
When was the last time you grabbed your camera and went for a walk or a hike with no particular purpose in mind? It can be more beneficial than you might think, and this great video essay discusses why. [ Read More ]
Make Food Look Yummy!
Who doesn’t enjoy a good meal? Be it teatime or a scrumptious feast, there is barely anyone who does not find solace in a full plate. Now you can exhibit your appreciation of food through your photographs by keeping a few simple, hearty tips in mind. Always try different angles to make your food look… Continue reading Make Food Look Yummy!
This hilarious video reviews a Lego Leica as if it was a real thing
We’ve seen a few LEGO Leica cameras so far, whether just ideas or actual kits. But have you ever seen a review of one? Well, Wizard of Bricks filmed it. He did it as if he was reviewing a real camera, and it’s absolutely hilarious. The “vintage camera” Wizard of Bricks reviews in the video… Continue reading This hilarious video reviews a Lego Leica as if it was a real thing
An End is Just Another Beginning
When was the last time you did something for the first time? Take a moment to think about Nicéphore Niépce in 1826, taking what is considered the world’s first photograph of a courtyard through a windowpane in his house. View from the Window at Le Gras, it’s called. Was he nervous, as he waited for… Continue reading An End is Just Another Beginning