The Canon EOS R100 is the most affordable and compact EOS R camera yet

Canon’s latest releases show a clear focus on compact gear. Abby Ferguson Canon sure has kept us on our toes lately with plenty of releases. And now, the imaging giant has announced two more new pieces of gear: a new mirrorless camera and wide-angle pancake lens. The EOS R100 is a tiny, beginner-friendly camera. Though… Continue reading The Canon EOS R100 is the most affordable and compact EOS R camera yet

The Sony ZV-1 II camera has a wider lens and more vlogging features

Sony There’s been a flurry of vlogging-specific camera releases lately. Canon released the tiny, beginner-friendly EOS V10 earlier this month, and in March, Sony announced the ZV-E1, a full-frame vlogging camera. And now, Sony has announced the ZV-1 II, an update on it’s popular point-and-shoot vlogging camera. The new iteration brings to the table an… Continue reading The Sony ZV-1 II camera has a wider lens and more vlogging features

Spotlight: Licensing Contributors shooting awesome pet photography

Long gone are the days of stock photography that feels outdated, posed, and cliché. Today, content creators are diversifying their commercial portfolio with content types that lean into relatable and real moments. This shift is directly inspired by the rising wants and demands of the consumer market. At 500px, we strive to provide our Contributors… Continue reading Spotlight: Licensing Contributors shooting awesome pet photography

21 Tips for Breathtaking Wedding Photography

The post 21 Tips for Breathtaking Wedding Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. When you’re just starting out in the world of wedding photography, capturing stunning images can seem incredibly daunting. After all, you only get one chance to photograph the big day; there are no do-overs or… Continue reading 21 Tips for Breathtaking Wedding Photography

The new Pentax film camera will be a fixed-lens compact with a manual film advance lever

Pentax In late 2022, Pentax announced its plans to develop brand-new film cameras for the first time in several decades. It’s an ambitious idea that has the film photography community (myself included) fairly excited. After all, Pentax is responsible for some of the best film cameras ever made, including the gloriously chunky Pentax 67 and… Continue reading The new Pentax film camera will be a fixed-lens compact with a manual film advance lever

The Peak Design Micro Clutch makes it easier to hold your camera

Peal Design Peak Design is a fairly unique company in how they release new gear. Since the company’s beginning, it has launched new products through crowdfunding. It explains that the crowdfunding method of funding allows the company to “take risks, prioritize innovation, speak honestly, and shun tradition.” The process has resulted in some fantastic gear… Continue reading The Peak Design Micro Clutch makes it easier to hold your camera

First Look at Lightroom’s New Built-in AI-Powered Noise Reduction

In the most recent update to Lightroom, Adobe included an AI-powered noise reduction feature that works really well (they are tearing it up with their AI stuff). Here’s my first look at it and how to use it: STEP ONE: Here’s our original Raw image, and at this size, you don’t see the noise very… Continue reading First Look at Lightroom’s New Built-in AI-Powered Noise Reduction