100-400mm zoom lenses are some of the most popular out there, offering a highly versatile focal length range suitable for just about everything from wildlife photography to sports and more. There are many versions of such lenses at a wide range of prices, with the Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM sitting at the budget… Continue reading Can This Affordable, Long Zoom Lens Keep Up With More Expensive Options?
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I’m obsessed with the Rollei 35 and haven’t picked anything else up in months
My Rollei 35, whom I have named Carl. Marissa Wu I’ve wanted a Rollei 35 ever since I caught wind of its existence. Delightfully compact, it’s one of the smallest film cameras on the market, alongside the Minox 35 EL and Olympus XA. I am a sucker for great design and aesthetic, which is why… Continue reading I’m obsessed with the Rollei 35 and haven’t picked anything else up in months
Nick Brandt’s panoramas put the clash between wildlife and urbanity in stark relief
“Wasteland with Lion”. © Nick Brandt Courtesy of Edwynn Houk Gallery, New York To celebrate Earth Day 2022, we’re revisiting some of our favorite environmental stories and interviews from the PopPhoto archives. Nick Brandt’s 2016 photo book, Inherit the Dust, was his visual cry of anguish about the looming apocalypse for animals habitats in Africa.… Continue reading Nick Brandt’s panoramas put the clash between wildlife and urbanity in stark relief
Fujifilm to hike film prices in 2022
Fujifilm 4/19/2022 Update: Fujifilm provided PopPhoto.com with the following statement regarding the impending price hike: “The significant rise in the costs of raw materials and cost to manufacture has increased, as such FUJIFILM North America Corporation has made the business decision to update pricing on certain photo-related products. We recently instituted a FUJIFILM Professional Film… Continue reading Fujifilm to hike film prices in 2022
Best compact cameras of 2022
Jeanette D. Moses Best for Street Photography Fujifilm X100V Check Price This range-finder style camera with its fixed 23mm lens has analog design accents that make it an absolute joy to shoot with. Best for Beginners Canon EOS M200 Check Price The Canon EOS M200 is an inexpensive option that’s extremely easy to use, making… Continue reading Best compact cameras of 2022
Best camera sling bags in 2022
Stan Horaczek Best for traveling Hex Ranger Sling V2 Check Price This bag folds flat if you need to pack it on a long trip. Best for hiking Lowepro Slingshot Edge 250 Check Price Burly weatherproofing make this durable enough for the trail. Best small Moment 6L Rugged Camera Sling Check Price It’s light and… Continue reading Best camera sling bags in 2022
The 500px and Neil Dankoff Competition is back!
Want to win an all-inclusive trip to Seychelles? If a vacation to Seychelles in the Indian sea sounds like the perfect getaway, look no further than the 500px and Neil Dankoff Competition. When you submit your photos you have the chance to win the grand prize; the trip of dreams with Hilton Resorts for a 5-night… Continue reading The 500px and Neil Dankoff Competition is back!
Best telescopes for beginners in 2022
Denis Degioanni, Unsplash Best for looking at planets Sky Watcher Classic 200 Dobsonian 8-inch Aperture Telescope Check Price A large Dobsonian telescope for checking out planets. Best computerized Celestron NexStar 130SLT Computerized Telescope Check Price A user-friendly computerized telescope. Best for travel OYS 70mm Telescope Check Price A telescope with quick setup and convenient carrying… Continue reading Best telescopes for beginners in 2022
Why you should experiment with gels in your next Licensing studio shoot
Last year, Pinterest named “vibey lights” as one of their top trends of the year, with searches for “neon room,” “blue lights bedroom,” and “LED light signs” all rising year-on-year. It was official: the neon aesthetic was back. Throughout the year, neon-lit rooms trended over on TikTok, while Kendall Jenner showed off her neon pink… Continue reading Why you should experiment with gels in your next Licensing studio shoot
The ultimate guide to stellar smartphone photography
From Joe Greer to Jennifer Bin, countless well-known photographers have cut their teeth and honed their style by shooting with a smartphone. In 2017, Luisa Dörr photographed Hillary Rodham Clinton and Oprah Winfrey for the cover of TIME magazine using an iPhone. Three years later, amid the pandemic, Naomi Campbell photographed herself for the cover… Continue reading The ultimate guide to stellar smartphone photography