The Sun as captured by the Extreme Ultraviolet Imager. ESA & NASA/Solar Orbiter/EUI team; Data processing: E. Kraaikamp (ROB) If you thought the 61-megapixel Sony a7R IV delivered some serious megapixel punch, think again. The European Space Agency (ESA) recently shared the highest-resolution image of the sun ever captured —and at a whopping 83 megapixels,… Continue reading Feast your eyes on the highest-resolution photo of the sun ever captured
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Shimoda Explore v2 review – a versatile camera backpack for nearly any adventure
The Shimoda Design Explore v2 backpacks come in three sizes, 25-, 30-, and 35-liters. Mason Marsh In my 40 years as a photographer, I’ve owned dozens of camera bags. Lugging camera gear has always been an exercise of compromises, but with the new Explore v2 camera backpacks from Shimoda Designs, those compromises are few. And… Continue reading Shimoda Explore v2 review – a versatile camera backpack for nearly any adventure
Ten glorious photos of world-famous monuments
Ross Castle, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland. Mark McGuire The one thing we often believe about monuments is that they’ll always be there. After all, they were erected to pay homage, commemorate, or display power and might. However, as conflicts across the world have shown, nothing is guaranteed to last. Wikimedia is dedicated to preserving cultural… Continue reading Ten glorious photos of world-famous monuments
Testing 3 popular AI-powered sky replacement tools
The sky and water reflection in this image were both replaced using tools in ON1 Photo RAW 2022. Jeff Carlson AI-assisted photo technologies mostly exist to help you save time while editing, or improve image quality using small sensors or when processing images. But sometimes they can radically change your photos, as in the case… Continue reading Testing 3 popular AI-powered sky replacement tools
How to travel with film by land and sea
Getty Images Welcome to part three of our series on traveling with film and analog cameras. In previous installments, we covered general guidelines for traveling with film as well as air travel with film. In this article, we’ll talk about travel by car and train, both of which are particularly film-friendly; and traveling by water,… Continue reading How to travel with film by land and sea
Walker Evans’ American Photographs, and five other photobooks worth checking out
Parked car, small town Main Street 1932. © Walker Evans This month, we look at a wide range of photobooks. Mika Horie’s cyanotypes present the world in blue; Stephen Shore’s memoir looks back on his long career; Zora J Murff explores Blackness in America; Stephen Gill’s photos of birds on a pillar present a new… Continue reading Walker Evans’ American Photographs, and five other photobooks worth checking out
Sandra Cattaneo Adorno’s street silhouettes capture the spirit of Rio
Águas de Ouro III, 2018. Sandra Cattaneo Adorno Before the age of 60, Sandra Cattaneo Adorno had never been a photographer. But when her daughter gifted her a photography course to mark her birthday, Cattaneo Adorno found herself fascinated with the medium. And now, this Saturday a collection of her photographs will go on display… Continue reading Sandra Cattaneo Adorno’s street silhouettes capture the spirit of Rio
Best camera lenses of 2022
ShareGrid, Unsplash Best portrait lens Canon 85mm f/1.2L II Check Price A super-high-end option at a classic focal lenth Best wide-angle NIKON Z 14-24MM f/2.8 S Check Price Tame distortion and great sharpness make this the landscape champ Best macro Tamron 90MM F/2.8 Di VC USD Check Price A tried-and-true performer up-close Picking a camera… Continue reading Best camera lenses of 2022
Best Leica cameras in 2022
Dan Bracaglia Best overall Leica M11 Check Price This super-versatile camera maintains the old-school style. Best Leica film camera Leica MP Check Price Yes, Leica still makes a film rangefinder and it’s great. Best Leica compact Leica Q2 Check Price It has a beautiful 28mm lens attached. Mention Leica cameras around photography nerds (like us)… Continue reading Best Leica cameras 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