Panasonic announces the Lumix S5 II: a focus on autofocus

The new Lumix S5 II gets a big autofocus upgrade. Panasonic CES, the massive tech show, is underway, and Panasonic has taken the opportunity to announce two new cameras: the Lumix S5 II and S5IIx. Panasonic released the original Lumix S5 in September 2020. And while the first update on the entry-level full-frame camera involves mostly modest changes,… Continue reading Panasonic announces the Lumix S5 II: a focus on autofocus

Rawsie Review: A Powerful, Storage-Saving Program

The post Rawsie Review: A Powerful, Storage-Saving Program appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Ringsmuth. There is a longstanding trade-off in digital photography: If you want the freedom and flexibility of shooting in RAW, you have to contend with large, unwieldy file sizes that take up lots of space. A… Continue reading Rawsie Review: A Powerful, Storage-Saving Program

Save up to $300 on Sony, Nikon, Canon, and Fujifilm gear with these deals

Lots of cameras and lenses are on sale right now. Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Lots of people are in full holiday shopping mode right now. However, we suggest you skip all of that gift giving and buy yourself… Continue reading Save up to $300 on Sony, Nikon, Canon, and Fujifilm gear with these deals

Winter wonderlands: 11 tips to create whimsical landscapes

While it can be tempting to curl up indoors with a cup of tea and a blazing fire, winter is one of the most magical seasons for photographers—regardless of where you live. The Dutch photographer Roeselien Raimond, for instance, has braved -12°C weather to witness wild foxes playing amid a snowstorm. Meanwhile, in Iceland, Patrycja… Continue reading Winter wonderlands: 11 tips to create whimsical landscapes

The best gifts for photographers, according to the pros

In anticipation of the holiday season, we recently asked more than a dozen photographers to tell us about the most valuable items in their camera bags—and the gifts they’d love to get in 2023. From a splurge-worthy studio flash that’s small enough to take on location to an ultra-wide tilt-shift lens to uplevel your game,… Continue reading The best gifts for photographers, according to the pros

The best Sony lenses in 2022

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master II SEE IT Best ultra-wide angle Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM SEE IT Best telephoto Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens SEE IT Sony makes… Continue reading The best Sony lenses in 2022

New gear: Canon announces the EOS R6 Mark II, RF 135mm F1.5 lens, and Speedlite EL-5

Canon has announced the EOS R6 Mark II full-frame mirrorless camera. Canon Canon is keeping busy lately with a consistent parade of new gear. Just this summer, it launched the EOS R10 and R7 cameras. And now, it has announced the EOS R6 Mark II, RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM lens, and the Speedlite… Continue reading New gear: Canon announces the EOS R6 Mark II, RF 135mm F1.5 lens, and Speedlite EL-5

How to Make Macro Photos on the iPhone 13 Pro

Making macro photos can be extremely fun, more so because our eyes can’t capture as much closeup detail as the lenses in our cameras can, so we get to enter these worlds that are so interesting and filled with detail! There are a few easy and accessible ways in which you can take better macro… Continue reading How to Make Macro Photos on the iPhone 13 Pro

Best monoculars in 2022

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Leica Monovid 8×20 Check Price Best for stargazing Celestron Outland X 20×50 Check Price Best for hunting Vortex Solo RT 8×36 9 Check Price When looking for the best option in field… Continue reading Best monoculars in 2022

Landscape photography: 10 ideas to inspire you!

After a rainy summer’s day in Iceland, Daniel Gastager watches the clouds part to reveal a spectacular sunset. While exploring the vast desert in Namibia, Emilie Ristevski spots an enchanting wild oryx in the distance. On Indonesia’s Sumba Island, Daniel Kordan comes face-to-face with the “dancing mangroves”—trees that seem to come alive at sunset. Meanwhile,… Continue reading Landscape photography: 10 ideas to inspire you!