The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) recently spotted an exceedingly rare find: a barreleye fish (Macropinna microstoma). This strange deep-sea dweller has a transparent head it sees through with its tubular eyes. MBARI uses a pair of remotely operated vehicles (ROV), the Ventana and the Doc Rickets, to survey the ocean at various depths.… Continue reading Researchers Photograph Rare Fish That Sees Through its Own Head
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The Best Plugins for Photoshop and Lightroom in 2021
Photoshop and Lightroom are mainstays in most photographers’ workflows for a reason. While other options abound, no other set of programs matches the popularity and widespread adoption of Adobe’s signature photography software. But while Photoshop’s manipulation capabilities and Lightroom’s processing and editing power are certainly robust, both offer even more power beyond the software itself… Continue reading The Best Plugins for Photoshop and Lightroom in 2021
Do You Need a 70-200mm f/2.8 Lens for Studio Work or Will f/4 Do the Job?
One of the most standard professional lenses for a wide range of genres is the 70-200mm f/2.8, but such lenses are almost always expensive and bulky. In recent years, we have seen a rise in 70-200mm f/4 lenses as alternatives for those who want the versatility of those focal lengths but who do not need… Continue reading Do You Need a 70-200mm f/2.8 Lens for Studio Work or Will f/4 Do the Job?
Cameradactyl built a 20x24in camera for poster-sized instant photo prints
Camera maker Ethan Moses from Cameradactyl has built a very-large format camera that shoots 20x24in photos that can be developed into positive images right inside the camera’s custom-made film holder for near-instant prints. The result is a kind of ‘instant’ print reminiscent of the type created by the giant Polaroid cameras that were built in… Continue reading Cameradactyl built a 20x24in camera for poster-sized instant photo prints
Are 3rd-Party Cameras Batteries Worth the Huge Savings? Here’s the Deal (VIDEO)
Show Promo Image The first thing most photographers do after buying a new camera is to invest in a second battery, and the immediate quandary is whether to buy an expensive OEM product or purchase a bargain-priced battery that supposedly offers equal or better performance. Ron Leach Tue, 12/14/2021
Sense Of Place Assignment Winner John Pierce
Congratulations to John Pierce for winning the recent Sense Of Place Assignment with the image, “Two Medicine Lake Sunrise.” View the winning image and a selection of submissions in the gallery below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Sense Of… Continue reading Sense Of Place Assignment Winner John Pierce
What you need to know about NFTs as a photographer
In the fall of 2021, Christie’s, the iconic auction house, surpassed $100 million in NFT sales. It had been almost a year after the artist Beeple made headlines worldwide for breaking the record for the most expensive artwork sold online: $69 million. In the last year, photography NFTs have sold alongside photographs by the likes… Continue reading What you need to know about NFTs as a photographer
Japanese Billionaire Takes ‘Breathtaking’ Timelapse of Earth from the ISS
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has published a timelapse he captured from the International Space Station (ISS) as he orbited Earth, a view he describes as “breathtaking.” Maezawa arrived on the ISS last week, marking the first self-funded tourist mission to the orbiting station in a decade. CNN reports that he arrived after launching from a… Continue reading Japanese Billionaire Takes ‘Breathtaking’ Timelapse of Earth from the ISS
A Comprehensive Review of the Canon EOS R3 Mirrorless Camera
The Canon EOS R3 has arrived, building on the wild success of the EOS R5 by taking things to another level and offering professionals who demand the most extreme performance and capabilities an intriguing option. Does it live up to its specs? This fantastic video review takes a look. [ Read More ]
Oppo develops custom neural processing unit to improve photo capabilities in its future smartphones
Smartphone manufacturer Oppo has announced it’s developed its own in-house nerual processing unit (NPU) to put inside its future mobile devices. This new 6nm chipset, which Oppo is calling MariSilicon X, includes a the NPU, an image signal processor (ISP) and a custom memory architecture, all of which work together to improve the imaging capabilities… Continue reading Oppo develops custom neural processing unit to improve photo capabilities in its future smartphones