Tag: Exposure

Best light meters for 2022

Stan Horaczek Best overall Sekonic Speedmaster L-858D-U Check Price Best budget Sekonic L-308X-U Flashmate Check Price Best for film Voigtlander VC Speed Meter II (Black) Check Price Even in a world full of AI-powered smartphone cameras and increasingly impressive mirrorless cameras from every major camera manufacturer, dedicated light meters still occupy a well-earned place in… Continue reading Best light meters for 2022

What is the blue hour? (and how to make the most of it)

While exploring the Bavarian Forest National Park one day, Kilian Schönberger happened upon this spooky sight: a carriage, straight from a fairytale, abandoned in the woods and reclaimed by nature. But the setting alone didn’t make the photograph; the pale cerulean light, eerie in the mist, transformed the landscape into a scene from a ghost… Continue reading What is the blue hour? (and how to make the most of it)

7 Reasons You Should Use a Handheld Light Meter

Show Promo Image Modern cameras have excellent AE (Automatic Exposure) features, so users can get great shots without thinking much about what’s happening under the hood. The light meter, of course, is built-in and somewhat autocratic—and therein lies the rub. Jon Sienkiewicz Fri, 05/20/2022

How to Process RAW Photos in Pixelmator Pro

Pixelmator Pro has an extensive collection of tools for editing and retouching photos on a Mac, and with a one-time purchase price of $39.99, it’s extremely affordable for a professional quality photo editing software. They also provide a free trial that gives you the entire functionality of Pixelmator Pro, with no restrictions, for 15 days,… Continue reading How to Process RAW Photos in Pixelmator Pro

How to Generate Captions and Subtitles for Video Using Kapwing Speech-to-Text

Adding captions to your videos can potentially add a lot your video’s visibility.  In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use Kapwing to easily make captions and translated subtitles for your clips. Why Kapwing Ah, transcription. You no longer have to do this tedious task by hand… kind of. There are a lot of great… Continue reading How to Generate Captions and Subtitles for Video Using Kapwing Speech-to-Text

Licensing Contributor Lukas Klima shares his process for taking exceptional nature photography

At 500px amazing photography is at our core, but these photos would not be possible without the talented people behind the lens. The 500px Spotlight series highlights the global and diverse photographers that are part of the 500px Community. This week we are excited to introduce you to Licensing contributor Lukas Klima. Lukas Klima is an Austrian… Continue reading Licensing Contributor Lukas Klima shares his process for taking exceptional nature photography

Ricoh GR IIIx review: a delightfully compact & capable pocket camera

The Ricoh GR IIIx’s 40mm equivalent focal length should appeal to street and candid shooters. Jeff Keller The Ricoh GR IIIx is a pocketable camera with a really impressive 40mm equivalent f/2.8 lens and a capable 24-megapixel APS-C sensor. Image quality is great: the lens is tack sharp all the way across the frame. The… Continue reading Ricoh GR IIIx review: a delightfully compact & capable pocket camera

At $12.4 million, Man Ray’s ‘Le Violon d’Ingres’ is now the most expensive image ever sold at auction

Man Ray’s photograph, “Le Violon d’Ingres,” sold for the record-breaking price of $12.4 million. Courtesy of Christie’s In confirmation of a growing interest in Surrealism, Man Ray’s photograph, “Le Violon d’Ingres,” brought in a whopping $12.4 million over the weekend at Christie’s New York showroom, more than $5 million over the projected valuation. The piece… Continue reading At $12.4 million, Man Ray’s ‘Le Violon d’Ingres’ is now the most expensive image ever sold at auction

Top Subscription-free Software for Photo Post-Production on Windows

It’s no surprise that many people, including professional photographers, want subscription-free software. New to photography or not, whether it’s for cost, long-term stability, or alternative features, there are some great Windows photography programmes worth considering. In this article we take a closer look at a few of the best, including free options. Especially if you… Continue reading Top Subscription-free Software for Photo Post-Production on Windows