Harman Red 125 Film Review: Paint the Town Red
It appears that Harman Technology’s foray into 35mm color film series has been a success, following the release of Phoenix 200 in late 2023 — which is still widely available despite being described as limited edition upon release — Harman followed up with another color negative film, Red 125. [Read More]
Lexar Goes for Gold with New Rugged, High-Speed Steel SD Cards
Lexar showed off the world’s first stainless steel SD cards last September and has followed them up with fancy new gold memory cards at NAB 2025. [Read More]
Atomos Abandons Its Global Shutter Image Sensor Project
Atomos has abandoned its image sensor development project, the company’s COO Peter Barber told PetaPixel today at NAB 2025. [Read More]
A $1,900 Canon Lens is Breaking in Two for Some Photographers
The Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-8 lens is extremely popular with wildlife and nature photographers thanks to its reach and versatility. That’s precisely why Australian professional photographer Joshua Holko had one with him on a winter wildlife trip in Svalbard, Norway. Unfortunately, while in his backpack, the lens snapped in two, a reportedly not unique occurrence with the RF 200-800mm. [Read More]
How to Use Shutter Speed for More Artistic Photos (VIDEO)
Last week we featured an interesting video from one of favorite wildlife and landscape photographers who insists that your camera’s Aperture Priority mode is preferable to shooting in Manual for certain situations. We’re following up on that today with a quick tutorial from Vanessa Joy who demonstrates how to use shutter speed to capture images with a variety of creative effects. Joy is a long-time pro based in both Austin and NY with over two decades of experience. She’s also a Canon Explorer of Light and a very popular educator. In the next seven minutes you’ll gain a better understanding of the concept behind this important component of the Exposure Triangle…
7Artisans Teases AF 40mm f/2.5 Lens for Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras
7Artisans teases its latest release, a FF AF 40mm f/2.5 lens. [Read More]
Tilta’s Latest Cinema Solutions Include Wireless Lens Controls, iPhone Rigs, and More
Tilta has hit the ground running with several announcements at NAB in Las Vegas, including a wireless lens control system, a filmmaking rig for iPhones, a portable battery and charging station, and an electronic variable neutral density filter. [Read More]
Unlocking the Power of Tripod Ball Heads with Balanced Mode
Since I started using ball heads in balanced mode, I’ve been a very happy camper. In this article, I’ll be sharing a review of multiple ball heads as well as a tutorial about using ball heads in the balanced mode. [Read More]
Super-Sharp Photos with Any Camera & Lens: 3 Secret Tricks (VIDEO)
Have you ever been out in the field on a spectacular day, only to return home, open the images on the computer and discover that they’re unacceptably soft? We’ve all suffered this misfortune at least once, and today’s tutorial from Photography Explained reveals three oft-ignored “secrets” for resolving the problem with whatever camera and lens you currently own. Our unnamed instructor is an accomplished British photographer and educator whose stated goal is creating how-to videos that “help amateur shooters get better at their hobby so they can capture better photos.” In the next 13-minutes you’ll how easy it is for photographers of all skill levels to sharpen up their act.…
PolarPro Launches Rugged and Lightweight Roadrunner Shoulder Bags and Backpacks
Photography gear and accessory company PolarPro, perhaps best known for its filters, announced a new collection of lightweight bags for creators — the Roadrunner Series. The series comprises five bags ranging from a one-liter camera case to a 16-liter backpack, promising something for everyone. [Read More]
