The DSLR is dead? Not so fast: Nikon issues firmware update for 10-year-old D7100

Nikon Recent reports and articles indicate Nikon is getting ready to wind down its DSLR business soon. Fortunately, the brand seems at least somewhat committed to supporting F-mount users and their gear into the future. And a firmware update issued this week for the nearly 10-year-old Nikon D7100 DSLR reinforces that commitment. Nikon D7100 firmware… Continue reading The DSLR is dead? Not so fast: Nikon issues firmware update for 10-year-old D7100

Member Spotlight: Stephane Thomas

Though he enjoyed photography growing up, other interests took Stephane away from it for many years. But a trip to South Africa rekindled his passion, and in 2022 he was named one of Australasia’s Top Emerging Photographers. “I am still learning and want to get my photography to the highest standard I possibly can,” he… Continue reading Member Spotlight: Stephane Thomas

2022 fall trends to start shooting now!

With the back-to-school season on the horizon, and the fall and winter holidays arriving shortly thereafter, we’re entering a busy time for retail and marketing. What’s more, research from McKinsey indicates that more consumers in the US are trying new brands than they did in 2020 and 2021, meaning that companies and advertisers will have… Continue reading 2022 fall trends to start shooting now!

Your next electric vehicle battery could be manufactured by Kodak

The company will lend its coating and engineering technology to Wildcat Discovery Technologies, which specializes in battery development. Getty Images Kodak is jumping into battery manufacturing, no, not camera batteries, electric vehicle batteries. The brand has announced a minority stake in the battery startup, Wildcat Discovery Technologies. Apparently, the legendary company’s film-coating process shares similarities… Continue reading Your next electric vehicle battery could be manufactured by Kodak

How to shoot better car photos

Show your whip off with some tasteful motion blur. Mark Elias Many types of creative possibilities are available when photographing cars. You’re proud of your’s and what you may have done to it. But there are good ways and bad to show others the apples and oranges of your eyes. Follow our advice and you’ll be… Continue reading How to shoot better car photos

Best binocular harness in 2022

Abby Ferguson Best overall Cotton Carrier 3G Binocular & Camera Harness Check Price Best shoulder harness Zeiss Comfort Carry Harness Check Price Best chest harness SITKA Mountain Optics Harness Check Price As a responsible field optics owner, you understand that protection and quick access are paramount in deciding what the best binocular harness is for… Continue reading Best binocular harness in 2022

7 Photography Jobs You Wish You Had

The global digital photography market is expected to reach $149.98 billion by 2026, growing from $79.12 in 2017. Cameras are getting better, and editing software is getting smarter. The technology is more accessible than it’s ever been, and interest in the medium—and the profession—is on the rise. According to a 2018 survey by PDN, the… Continue reading 7 Photography Jobs You Wish You Had

Best lenses for bird photography in 2022

Stan Horaczek Best Canon Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens Check Price Best Nikon Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED Check Price Best Sony Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS Check Price Documenting the avian species can be tricky but the proper lenses for bird photography make it much more attainable. Without… Continue reading Best lenses for bird photography in 2022

A guide to get your creative juices flowing

Julia Margaret Cameron taught herself how to use a sliding-box camera. Edward Steichen famously photographed the same cup and saucer more than a thousand times. For fifteen years, Edward Weston wrote in a diary—about his personal life and creative struggles. More recently, Stephen Shore challenged himself to share a daily iPhone photo on social media.… Continue reading A guide to get your creative juices flowing

How to Add Keywords to Photos in Lightroom Classic

Adobe Lightroom’s catalog system is excellent because it can handle colossal image archives, but without the metadata to divide and conquer your library, you’ll quickly be bogged down. In this tutorial, you’ll learn four techniques for keywording images in Adobe Lightroom. Keywords help you manage an ever-growing library. This set of methods will help you… Continue reading How to Add Keywords to Photos in Lightroom Classic