Time is running out! We’re proud to announce that The Phoblographer is a media partner for the current Sony World Photography Awards. Lots of folks scoff at the idea of entering modern photography contests. But for years, the Sony World Photography Awards has fascinated editors, art buyers, curators, and more. We’ve featured various winners over
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3 Deep Sky Winter Targets for Astrophotographers
For Northern Hemisphere astrophotographers wanting to try getting into the deep sky (outside our solar system) targets, here are three suggestions to start the Winter season, with the bonus that a stock (unmodified) DSLR or mirrorless camera can be used. [ Read More ]
Digital vs. Film for Night Photography (Don’t Get Rid of That Old SLR Just Yet)
Does film still have a place for the modern photographer in today’s brave new world of binary realms and digital frontiers? In this tutorial we’ll look at the pros and cons of digital and film cameras for night photographers. Analogue Imaging When I first began my career as a cameraman, film was the only available… Continue reading Digital vs. Film for Night Photography (Don’t Get Rid of That Old SLR Just Yet)
How to Use Light Creatively in Night Photography
Being able to control the interplay between light and shadow is a skill that separates great photographers from mere mortals. When it comes to night photography there are so many different light sources to deal with it can be overwhelming for even the seasoned pro. In my previous tutorial I explored the different subjects you… Continue reading How to Use Light Creatively in Night Photography
Which MacBook Pro Is Right for You: The M1 Pro or M1 Max?
The latest generation of Apple MacBook Pros has taken another huge step forward in performance, offering remarkable capabilities that can duplicate or even exceed those of many desktops, along with all-day battery life. There are two main options from which to choose, the M1 Pro and M1 Max, and this excellent video takes a look… Continue reading Which MacBook Pro Is Right for You: The M1 Pro or M1 Max?
8K Video, 480 Frames per Second, and an Internal Gimbal: All in a Phone?
Prefer traveling with a smartphone only but still want to take perfect shots? With the latest imaging system co-engineered with ZEISS, the vivo X70 Pro+ shoots high-quality videos and fits inside your pocket, so you can easily take pictures of any moment. [ Read More ]
LAST CALL! The Panasonic S5 Has a Deal for Only a Few More Hours!
It’s your last chance! When we reviewed the Panasonic S5 a while back, we were genuinely surprised. We didn’t think Panasonic knew how to make a smaller full-frame camera. But, they did it. In fact, they made it smaller than the Panasonic GH5. And now, it’s enjoying a solid rebate. This rebate ends incredibly soon!
10 Reasons to Love a 10-Year-Old Fujifilm Camera
The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has become something of a cult classic. Released in March of 2012, the camera was an immediate hit with photographers due to its aesthetics and outstanding image quality. I picked one up used a few years ago, and it quickly became my favorite take-along camera. As it nears one decade on the… Continue reading 10 Reasons to Love a 10-Year-Old Fujifilm Camera
17 photos of the new James Webb Space Telescope
What the James Webb Space Telescope should look like when it finally unfurls beyond the Earth’s atmosphere. Adriana Manrique Gutierrez/NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center/CIL This article originally appeared on Popular Science. When the US, Europe, and Canada first unveiled the plans for the James Webb Space Telescope in 1997, it sounded like a pitch from an… Continue reading 17 photos of the new James Webb Space Telescope
What To Buy For Your New Camera: Buyer’s Guide for DSLR & Mirrorless Photography Accessories
Show Promo Image Got a new camera? Great feeling, no? Here are 10 camera accessories to enhance your photography pleasure. A few of them are downright necessities. Jon Sienkiewicz Fri, 12/24/2021