Lensrentals has published its end-of-the-year data that reveals the most popular equipment that has been rented in 2021. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Sony Alpha 1 was the most popular stills camera, with Nikon’s Z7 II in second place. Lensrentals says that it believes its data is a great tool to measure industry metrics to determine where… Continue reading The Sony Alpha 1 Was the Most Rented Camera of 2021
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Lina Geoushy documents the female athletes pushing back against Egypt’s biased sporting culture
Reading Time: 4 minutes Geoushy’s response to Malala Fund’s Against All Odds commission, in collaboration with 1854, follows the lives of Rooka, a footballer, and Malak, a gymnast. The resulting project spotlights the young women’s resilience in the face of deep-rooted social stigma and lack of sponsorship and funding The inky silhouette of 20-year-old Rooka sits… Continue reading Lina Geoushy documents the female athletes pushing back against Egypt’s biased sporting culture
Which Is the Best Camera Menu System? You’d Be Surprised!
Some camera menu systems are better than others. Some deliver on ergonomics. Others focus purely on image quality. But when it comes to the best camera menu system, it’s all about an easy and enjoyable experience. In 2021, we want to look at screens a whole lot less. So the faster it is for us… Continue reading Which Is the Best Camera Menu System? You’d Be Surprised!
Nicky Hamilton Creates Surreal Photos of Family Life in Lockdown
“During the pandemic, my eight-year-old son William was really struggling to sleep,” the photographer Nicky Hamilton tells me. “He was filled with anxiety, thinking that the world was going to end. It was witnessing this that made me want to portray my family’s lockdown story.”
Wider Than 85mm. 3 Great Portrait Lenses For a Different Look
If there is one thing that’s often taught, it’s to not shoot portraits with anything wider than an 85mm lens. But honestly, that’s also changed in the past few years. Lenses as wide as 28mm are great for shooting portraits. And in their pursuit of clinical perfection, manufacturers have made portrait lenses more capable. Lucky… Continue reading Wider Than 85mm. 3 Great Portrait Lenses For a Different Look
This $1,800 Leica 50mm F2 Is One of the Best Leica Lenses
It’s hard to not like the Leica 50mm f2 Summicron-M lens. We’re not talking about the apochromatic version. Of course, there’s nothing like that magical Leica “pop” that an apochromatic lens gives. Instead, we’re zoning-in on the non-apochromatic version. Small, affordable, and filled with character. I mean, you don’t know bokeh until you see what… Continue reading This $1,800 Leica 50mm F2 Is One of the Best Leica Lenses
How to Shoot Beautiful Street Photography With a Leica 28mm Lens
The 28mm lens is a classic focal length for many photographers. It’s true that the 35mm and 50mm lenses tend to see more spotlight and are romanticized more often. But the 28mm lens embodies the truth that if your photos aren’t good enough, then you’re not close enough. If you’re shooting street photography, one of… Continue reading How to Shoot Beautiful Street Photography With a Leica 28mm Lens
1957 Leica MP Camera Sells for a Staggering $1.34 Million at Auction
The 39th Leitz Photographica Auction recently concluded and a rare 1957 Leica MP Black Paint edition camera went for the highest value by far, commanding a final price of 1,200,000 Euros (about $1,344,366). The Leica MP is one of only 412 ever produced, making it one of the rarest Leica models of all time. The… Continue reading 1957 Leica MP Camera Sells for a Staggering $1.34 Million at Auction
A story of devotion in a rural Pennsylvanian town
Reading Time: 5 minutes Vikesh Kapoor’s mother delivered over 3000 children throughout her career as an obstetrician-gynaecologist in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. The artist’s new series, commissioned by Leica, in collaboration with 1854, reflects on that history. An unexpected installation occupies a library car park in the city of Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. Bright saris slung across… Continue reading A story of devotion in a rural Pennsylvanian town