Fujifilm Announces X Summit in Prague: A New Camera Is Coming
Fujifilm announced today that it will host its next X Summit in just two weeks on March 20. The X Summit, followed by the typical Fujifilm events the following days, will take place in Prague, Czechia, also known as the Czech Republic. [Read More]
Man Accused of Scamming Camera Rental Companies in Los Angeles
Police are appealing to the public for information about a man suspected of defrauding numerous camera rental companies in the Los Angeles County area. [Read More]
Apple Appeals Against UK Order Demanding Access to Encrypted iCloud Data
Apple has launched an appeal to overturn an order by the UK government demanding backdoor access to all content Apple users upload to iCloud, including users outside the UK. [Read More]
The Best Images Photographers Captured Using Ricoh GR Cameras
Given how popular Ricoh GR series cameras are with a broad range of photographers, it should come as little surprise that people capture amazing photos using their GRs. The Ricoh GR Photo Festival, which started in 2022, celebrates some of these incredible shots. [Read More]
Find and Remove Ugly Image-Killing Hot Pixels in Lightroom (VIDEO)
The term “hot pixels” describes those annoying artifacts caused by pixels that randomly appear as red, great, blue, or even white dots in an image when an individual pixel is significantly brighter than those in surrounding areas within the frame. This tutorial from the Photo Feaver YouTube channel demonstrates how to easily “scan” and remove them in Lightroom. The problem occurs when a pixel generates more electrical charge or a higher signal than it should. It’s an issue that’s particularly acute when using high ISO settings or when capturing long-exposure photographs and can really spoil on otherwise great shot unless you understand the simple process for cleaning things up. Instructor James is…
Stop Battling Anti-Consumer Printers and Just Buy an Epson EcoTank
For the past two years, The Verge’s Editor in Chief Nilay Patel has recommended the same Brother laser printer as the best option on the market, even going so far as to renew that guide with an entirely new story that includes a very funny AI-generated text section. However, I disagree with Patel and Brother’s anti-consumer practices are making the publication doubt that choice, too. [Read More]
Samyang and Schneider-Kreuznach Announce Samyang 14-24mm f/2.8 FE
German optics company Schneider-Kreuznach, best known by photographers for its large-format lenses for Phase One cameras and its work with Samsung’s long-gone digital cameras, partnered with South Korean lens company Samyang. [Read More]
Camera Basics: Mastering the Histogram for Photos with Perfect Exposure (VIDEO)
The first step for capturing breathtaking images in the field is analyzing light intensity and direction to determine the necessary settings for achieving a balanced exposure. One foolproof method for accomplishing this task involves using your camera’s histogram to get the light right every time without time-wasting experimentation. Today’s tutorial with instructor Alex White covers all the basics by explaining what the histogram is, how it works, and simple methods for taking advantage of this straightforward tool to eliminate unnecessary guesswork. It all happens in the next 12 minutes, and then you’ll want to add this technique to your everyday workflow. You won’t be left out in the cold if…
Did Panasonic Finally Make a Camera for Photographers? | The PetaPixel Podcast
Last week, Panasonic announced the Lumix S1R II, a hybrid camera that packs the company’s typical emphasis on great video performance with something it hasn’t had in a long time: great photo capability. [Read More]
Excire Foto Office Edition Brings AI Photo Management to Teams
Pattern Recognition Company announced the new Excire Foto Office Edition, an AI-driven digital asset management tool for businesses and teams with shared databases. [Read More]