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Video: How to make a DIY telephoto pinhole camera with a Pringles can

Photography company Fotodiox makes a wide range of photography products and accessories, including lens adapters, lighting equipment, filter systems and more. The company also has a lively YouTube channel featuring product videos, tips and tricks and fun DIY projects. One such DIY project includes making a telephoto pinhole lens using a Pringles can. Before diving… Continue reading Video: How to make a DIY telephoto pinhole camera with a Pringles can

The Winning Photos from the 2021 Nature Photographer of the Year

The Nature Photographer of the Year Competition has named its 2021 winners. An initiative of Nature Talks, the organization is behind an annual photo festival as well as organizes masterclasses and portfolio reviews. Nature Talks says that the Nature Photographer of the Year competition celebrates the beauty of nature photography and provides a top prize… Continue reading The Winning Photos from the 2021 Nature Photographer of the Year

Is This Lens a Snooze or Good News for the Z System?

Nikon’s recent lens announcement, the Z 28-75 f/2.8, came as a bit of surprise. Notably absent from the roadmap, with few rumors or speculation in the run-up to its appearance, this lens is an odd duck in more ways than one. Is this a promising development for the Z system or a missed opportunity? [… Continue reading Is This Lens a Snooze or Good News for the Z System?

A Comprehensive Overview of Photo Storage Backup Strategies

The topic of proper backup and storage strategies for creatives has been a heated debate for years. While there are a plethora of best practices to follow, arguably there is no “one size fits all” solution to cater to every photographer’s needs. In this 20 minute video, Hendrikus De Vaan provides an easy-to-follow and actionable… Continue reading A Comprehensive Overview of Photo Storage Backup Strategies

Shoot Amazing Photos at Night Without Flash or Special Gear (VIDEO)

Show Promo Image Outdoor scenes that appear boring during the day are often transformed into a sparkling tableau after dark, full of interesting lights, colors, and reflections. Unfortunately, some photographers avoid this great opportunity because of a mistaken notion that complex skills and special gear are required. Ron Leach Mon, 12/20/2021

Series of Rare and Largely Unseen Photos by Georgia O’Keeffe

Georgia O’Keeffe is one of the most celebrated American painters, but her photography is significantly lesser-known. Nearly 100 rarely seen photos from a previously unstudied archive have emerged that showcase the artist’s eye behind the lens. Georgia O’Keeffe lived from November 15, 1887, to March 6, 1986, and is recognized as the “Mother of American… Continue reading Series of Rare and Largely Unseen Photos by Georgia O’Keeffe

Nikon Z9 Wildlife Impressions: Libor Vaicenbacher

One of our readers, Libor Vaicenbacher, tested perhaps the first copy of the Nikon Z9 shipped to the Czech Republic and has sent us his initial impressions! We hope you enjoy this first look at the Z9 for wildlife photography, including full resolution NEF files for download.

“The Gift of Room Tone” is three minutes of people being told to sit in silence in front of the camera

Room tone is literally how the name sounds. It’s a recording of the room’s tone. Its background noise. What’s going on when people are quiet. It’s the hum of the air conditioning unit, the hum of a PC fan whirring away in the background, the dull roar of traffic driving by outside the window. It’s… Continue reading “The Gift of Room Tone” is three minutes of people being told to sit in silence in front of the camera

How to Make a Telephoto Camera Lens Out of an Empty Pringles Can

In a new video from Fotodiox, photographer Sean Anderson shows how anyone can make a telephoto pinhole lens out of a few items like a soda can, tape, and an empty Pringles can. Anderson, who has made other interesting DIY photography projects in the past, says that photographers who might find themselves with some extra… Continue reading How to Make a Telephoto Camera Lens Out of an Empty Pringles Can