Sigma brings wide-angle zoom to Sony E- and L-mount

This is a full-frame lens, but it’s shown here on an APS-C body (the a6500). Stan Horaczek Standard zooms like Sigma’s E- and L-mount 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN end up in many professional photographers’ bags because of their versatility. But sometimes you need to go wider. Now, Sigma offers a new 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN… Continue reading Sigma brings wide-angle zoom to Sony E- and L-mount

Fujifilm announces X-H2S camera, plus new lenses

The XH2S presents a burly form factor. Fujifilm This morning Fujifilm announced the X-H2S mirrorless digital camera—the company’s new flagship X-series model. The X-H2S is the first APS-C camera to feature Fujifilm’s brand new 26.16 megapixel X-Trans CMOS 5 HS sensor, which has a signal read speed four times faster that the X-Trans CMOS 4… Continue reading Fujifilm announces X-H2S camera, plus new lenses

Summer’s ‘here’ and we want to see your best photos of warm-weather fun

Marissa Wu Although the official start of summer is still a few weeks over yonder, let’s just agree that Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial kickoff of sunny season. We fire up the grills, add a new pool noodle to the collection, and put root beer floats back on our menus. To celebrate, this week’s… Continue reading Summer’s ‘here’ and we want to see your best photos of warm-weather fun

10 Cool Comic and Cartoon Effects for Photos With Photoshop Actions

With so many film adaptations of comic book characters hitting the big screen, comic book styles and cartoons have never been more fashionable. This cool comic effect Photoshop action turns your photos into realistic comics! Turn your photographs into cool comic book creations and more, with these Photoshop comic book effects and resources from Envato… Continue reading 10 Cool Comic and Cartoon Effects for Photos With Photoshop Actions

One of the Webb telescope’s first missions will scope out two hot exoplanets

According to NASA, the image is a rendering of what 55 Cancri e might look like based on current information. “55 Cancri e is a rocky planet with a diameter almost twice that of Earth orbiting just 0.015 astronomical units from its Sun-like star. Because of its tight orbit, the planet is extremely hot, with… Continue reading One of the Webb telescope’s first missions will scope out two hot exoplanets

10 everyday items every wedding photographer should carry in their kit

All of the items here have one time or another come in handy for a member of the PopPhoto staff while shooting a wedding. Getty Images Photographing someone’s Big Day is a beautiful—and stressful—job, especially if you’re not a seasoned pro. This week, PopPhoto is serving up our best advice for capturing that special kind of joy. The job… Continue reading 10 everyday items every wedding photographer should carry in their kit

How to Share Photos With Micro.blog — Free Instagram Alternative

Micro.blog offers something pretty cool: a safe space to share that you can truly call your own. Created in reaction to pesky features of today’s social media sites (we’re looking at you Instagram & Twitter), Micro.blog is a blog-hosting platform with a social media-style timeline that’s ad-free and algorithm-free. It’s also built on RSS and… Continue reading How to Share Photos With Micro.blog — Free Instagram Alternative

Fairlight Kit Guide: Here are the Basics You Need to Edit Audio in DaVinci Resolve

Audio editing with Fairlight, in DaVinci Resolve, is designed to be user-friendly, with an intuitive interface that allows you to see what’s going on with your project. However, you will need a few things to make audio editing functional and more fun. In this tutorial you’ll learn how to find an affordable audio interface, pick… Continue reading Fairlight Kit Guide: Here are the Basics You Need to Edit Audio in DaVinci Resolve