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Xiaomi 12 Flagship Phones Unveiled: 50MP Cameras and AI Photo Tech

Xiaomi today has officially revealed the Xiaomi 12 lineup of flagship phones featuring a bevy of improved features like a reduced size and weight, an improved display, a bigger battery and faster charging, and a revamped camera system. The Xiaomi 12 Line Comes in Three Flavors The new Xiaomi smartphones will be available in three… Continue reading Xiaomi 12 Flagship Phones Unveiled: 50MP Cameras and AI Photo Tech

Ultra-Deep Space Photos Lead to Huge Discovery of ‘Rogue’ Planets

In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have spotted at least 70 — but potentially up to 170 — new “rogue” planets floating by themselves in space thanks to wide-field images gathered from satellites and other facilities across the globe. The discovery was announced by researchers at the European Southern Observatory (ESO) who explain that rogue planets… Continue reading Ultra-Deep Space Photos Lead to Huge Discovery of ‘Rogue’ Planets

Why 365 Photo Projects Are a Waste of Time

There are 365 ways to waste your time being busy instead of doing useful work. One of those is the popular concept of a 365 photo project. Let’s dive in and see why it is one of the best ways to waste your time. Note: This article is simply my opinion and that it is… Continue reading Why 365 Photo Projects Are a Waste of Time

Video: ‘Landscapes of Change’ beautifully showcases the changing of seasons from an aerial perspective

You may have heard the classic Crowded House song ‘Four Seasons In One Day.’ Now, there is a video that displays the changing of all four seasons through a brilliant series of transitions. Using a Mavic 2 Pro and third-party app Litchi, Arvids Baranovs chose about 30 distinctive locations in Latvia—from winding rivers to National… Continue reading Video: ‘Landscapes of Change’ beautifully showcases the changing of seasons from an aerial perspective

The BEST Photography Gloves for Cold-Weather Shooting (VIDEO)

Show Promo Image Winter is upon us with some pretty nasty weather, and that means protecting your gear from the elements. It’s also important to keep yourself comfortable when shooting in the field, and part of that involves warm gloves designed for photography. Ron Leach Wed, 12/29/2021

GNARBOX May Be Dead, So Buyer Beware

GNARBOX appears to be dead. The company behind the popular rugged backup device has seemingly gone dark, leaving customers without support and turning the product into an expensive portable drive with no extra functionality. What is GNARBOX? The original GNARBOX device was launched via Kickstarter back in mid-2015 and ended up raising over $540,000 in… Continue reading GNARBOX May Be Dead, So Buyer Beware

Viltrox’s new $199 EF- to E-mount ‘smart adapter’ has built-in OLED display, full AF/EXIF support and more

Accessory and optics manufacturer Viltrox has announced a new Canon EF- to Sony E-mount adapter with a built-in OLED display, full autofocus support and EXIF data transfer capabilities. The EF-E5 Smart Mount Adapter, as Viltrox refers to it, is a fifth-generation adapter that improves upon its predecessors with new features as well as a built-in… Continue reading Viltrox’s new $199 EF- to E-mount ‘smart adapter’ has built-in OLED display, full AF/EXIF support and more

Before-and-After Photos Reveal the Destruction of Ancient Forests

Canadian conservation photographer TJ Watt has been using his camera to protect endangered old-growth trees from logging. His powerful before-and-after photos aim to show the devastation of ancient forests that is left in the wake of clearcut logging. Watt, who is based in Victoria, British Columbia, works as a photographer and campaigner for the Ancient… Continue reading Before-and-After Photos Reveal the Destruction of Ancient Forests