The Best iPhone Camera Settings for Spectacular Results (VIDEO)
If you want to make the most of your iPhone camera you’ve come to the right place for achieving the highest possible image quality and a faster workflow. Today’s tutorial from the Reeflex Camera YouTube channel demonstrates everything you need to know for getting the job done to perfection Our unnamed instructor provides a full breakdown of his recommended settings and how to use them. He’s working with the iPhone 16 Pro, but much of what you’ll learn is applicable to other models as well. You’ll see how he configures the camera for both portraiture, commercial assignments, and more. A wide-range of topics are covered in less than 12 minutes…
Compact and Interchangeable Lens Camera Demand Is Diverging
The resurgence of compact cameras is well documented, with consumers flocking back to small, pocketable dedicated cameras. Even as smartphone image quality has continued to improve, photographers are again seeking a special, bespoke photographic experience. A new report from BCN+R in Japan notes that not only are compact camera sales increasing, but interchangeable lens camera demand is starting to wane. [Read More]
Nature Photos with Perfect Image Quality Using Any Camera & Lens (VIDEO)
It sure would be nice if all you had to do is zoom in tight to capture wildlife photos with razor-sharp details and no distracting image noise. Unfortunately, all too often that’s not what happens because something off. Today’s comprehensive tutorial from Australian pro Jan Wegener will set you up for consistently stunning results. Wegener has been a bird photographer for over two decades and the goal of his helpful how-to videos is to “help others in their quest to capture and edit bird photos and find the right gear for the job.” Today’s 14-minute episode is all about maximizing image quality “with any camera and lens.” The tips in…
The GFX100RF’s Leaf Shutter Lens Will Remain Unique in the GFX System
Fujifilm says it could not have made an optic like the 35mm f/4 in the GFX100RF as an interchangeable lens for its medium format GFX cameras. Beyond that, the company has no plans to make leaf shutter Fujinon GF lenses either. [Read More]
Viltrox’s Newest Lightweight ‘Air’ Lens Is a Full Frame “Nifty Fifty” 50mm f/2
Viltrox announced that its newest Air Series lens is a full-frame nifty fifty, the AF 50mm f/2 for Sony FE and Nikon Z-mount. [Read More]
Nikon’s Z-Mount is Finally On a Cinema Camera: That’s Kind Of a Big Deal
If you had told me four years ago that Nikon would not only be in the business of making true, honest-to-goodness video gear but would also own what is arguably the most disruptive player in the truly professional, Hollywood-production-ready market, I would probably have laughed in your face. [Read More]
Sony’s 8K Hawk-Eye Technology Will Measure All NFL First Downs
Starting this upcoming season, the National Football League (NFL) is fully embracing Sony’s Hawk-Eye technology for line-to-gain measurements in NFL games. [Read More]
Contrast Masking for Snow Scenes, Beach Photos & More (VIDEO)
Lightroom’s easy-to-use Contrast tools are useful in a wide variety of situations, but here’s the deal: When you make these adjustments selectively using masks, you’ve just hit on a very powerful combination. That’s what you’ll learn how to do in this eye-opening tutorial from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel. We suggest downloading the sample Raw file with a link beneath the video so you can follow along as the straightforward process is explained. And even though this is a snow-covered winter shot, you can take advantage of these techniques throughout the year—like when photographing on the beach in summer or with whatever high-contrast scenes you confront. Today’s instructor Christian Mohrle…
Nikon Trademarks ‘Z Cinema’ Branding
Nikon filed a trademark application for a new brand, “Z Cinema,” in Japan. [Read More]
Golden Hour Tones: How to Boost Them or Add Them (VIDEO)
Outdoor photographers love shooting at Golden Hour when soft, beautiful, warm light paints the landscape. But why do photos sometimes look far less captivating than you expect, and how can you remedy this common problem? Today’s post-processing tutorial from the popular Photo Feaver YouTube channel comes to the rescue in barely six minutes with a straightforward Lightroom technique that even beginning users can apply with ease. Instructor James summarizes the episode like this: “In today’s video I’m going to demonstrate how you can really emphasize those warm golden tones using nothing but Lightroom. In fact, James breaks down his simple advice into two categories: One when the goal is to…