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Best thermal imaging cameras in 2022

Flir Best overall Hti-Xintai Higher Resolution Check Price Best budget FLIR TG267 Check Price Best for iPhone Seek Thermal CompactPro Check Price Thermal imaging cameras–sometimes called heat sensor cameras or thermal imaging guns–have a broad range of applications and come in an even broader range of configurations, from thermal security cameras to specialized firefighting tools. … Continue reading Best thermal imaging cameras in 2022

Sony unveils the world’s first smartphone with optical zoom—but is it all it’s cracked up to be?

The zoom lens’ focal range is intended to appeal to portrait shooters. Sony Electronics Sony has just unveiled the Xperia 1 IV, the world’s first production phone with an optical zoom lens as well as ultrawide, standard wide, and front-facing cameras. It’s a pretty serious smartphone photography package that, at $1,600, comes with a pretty… Continue reading Sony unveils the world’s first smartphone with optical zoom—but is it all it’s cracked up to be?

Best photo paper in 2022

Stan Horaczek Best matte Canson Infinity Rag Photographique Matte Check Price This smooth paper makes for deep, rich tones. Best for framing Epson Ultra Premium Luster Check Price The finish adds a little shine while fighting glare. Best glossy Canon Photo Paper Pro Platinum Check Price This is a great all-around paper for color or… Continue reading Best photo paper in 2022

How to Add Free Animations to Live-action Video in 30 Minutes With After Effects

Create your own animations with this quick tutorial: you’ll learn how to combine free characters from Reallusion with live-action stock video from Envato Elements using Adobe After Effects. We’ll show step-by-step how to download and add the free 2D cartoon animations to a live action video, in about 30 minutes start to finish. To celebrate… Continue reading How to Add Free Animations to Live-action Video in 30 Minutes With After Effects

The best iPad Pro cases in 2022

Stan Horaczek Best for iPad Pro 11” Apple Smart Keyboard Folio Check Price This is a simple, elegant solution. Best overall Apple Magic Keyboard Check Price This pricey option offers advanced features. Best for iPad Pro 12.9” Logitech Folio Touch Check Price A handy clasp holds in your Pencil. Apple’s flagship tablet isn’t a cheap… Continue reading The best iPad Pro cases in 2022

How landscape photographer Erin Babnik captures epic photos without leaving a trace

Death Valley National Park, 2018 (Photographed in 2017). Erin Babnik To celebrate Earth Day 2022, we’re revisiting some of our favorite environmental stories and interviews from the PopPhoto archives. Nature is full of interesting and beautiful things. But creating a pristine nature photograph requires a lot more planning and preparation than driving to a geotagged Instagram spot… Continue reading How landscape photographer Erin Babnik captures epic photos without leaving a trace

In a tribute to the Earth, here are your awe-inspiring images of the elements

Fiordlands National Park, New Zealand. Myke Odoño Happy Earth Day, PopPhotographers! This week, we asked you to submit your best images of the elements (earth, wind, fire, and water) to celebrate and appreciate the beauty of our planet. The winners of this week’s challenge brought us to lakeside idylls, awe-inspiring cliffs and mountains, and the… Continue reading In a tribute to the Earth, here are your awe-inspiring images of the elements

How Getty covers championship basketball with a small army of cameras—and robots

Jalen Wilson #10 of the Kansas Jayhawks shoots the ball as Brady Manek #45 of the North Carolina Tar Heels defends in the first half of the game during the 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament National Championship. Jamie Squire/Getty Images Jamie Squire has been shooting for Getty Images for 27 years. Now a Senior Staff… Continue reading How Getty covers championship basketball with a small army of cameras—and robots