Leica Lux Camera App Adds “Artist Look” Built by Greg Williams
Leica Camera has updated the Leica Lux iPhone camera app to version 1.7, adding “Artist Looks” to the app. The debut Artist Look was developed with renowned British photographer Greg Williams. [Read More]
The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is Kinda, Sorta Available in the US After All
By DJI’s standards, the Mavic 4 Pro’s launch is a bit disjointed. The company said its new professional-grade drone will not be sold in the United States during its global launch. However, some retailers are doing their own thing, and it’s very confusing. [Read More]
The Panasonic S5IIX Did Lose Some Features Earlier This Year but it Still Live Streams via RTMPS
The Panasonic S5IIX was updated to version 2.2 earlier this year, and there are some miscommunications surrounding what the update added, and more importantly, what it removed, including some live streaming functionality. [Read More]
Want Stunning Blue Hour Photos? This Lightroom Edit is Amazing (VIDEO)
We all know that Blue Hour is one of the best times to shoot attention-grabbing images in the field. The challenge, however, is that sometimes our results fail to capture the magic and whimsy that we saw through the viewfinder as the sun dipped below the horizon. The solution is careful, thoughtful editing that accentuates the peaceful mood of twilight when the scene is bathed in soft blue light. Today’s tutorial from the PHLOG Photography YouTube channel demonstrates a straightforward Lightroom workflow that anyone can master in the next 12 minutes. Instructor Christian Mohrle is a notable German landscape photographer and image-editing expert based in the southern region of the…
Sennheiser’s $199 One-Mic Profile Wireless System is for Solo Creators
Sennheiser has announced a one-channel version of its Profile Wireless 2.4 GHz all-in-one microphone system. The new single-mic system promises a streamlined audio recording experience for solo creators, offering them an alternative to the two-channel version launched last year. [Read More]
5 Top BOUDOIR Poses: It's All About the Triangles (VIDEOS)
Thoughtful posing is a critical element in boudoir photography because our goal is to accentuate a subject’s most attractive features. The challenge is that many of us don’t have access to professional models and must rely upon inexperienced friends or loved ones instead. It’s for this reason that is our job to provide the subject with encouragement, a bit of gentle direction, and a few sensuous poses that aren’t too difficult for inexperienced models. Today’s six-minute tutorial with long-time pro Yuliya Panchenko demonstrates “my top five boudoir poses that every single client absolutely loves.” Yuliya is an Orlando-based photographer whose YouTube channel has almost 200K subscribers who appreciate her how-to videos…
Boyamic 2 and Boyalink 3 Are Affordable Mics With AI Noise Reduction
Boya has announced two new wireless microphones called the Boyamic 2 and the Boyalink 3. Both are described as AI-powered audio systems that are designed to address the distinct needs of professional filmmakers and mobile content creators. [Read More]
WANDRD Rogue Sling Bags Rock in 8 Colors!
WANDRD sent us a pair of Rogue Slings, a yellow mid-size and a green one that’s a little larger, to review. We’re happy to say they have some features that make them unique. We road tested the WANDRD Rogue Sling 6L and Rogue Sling 9L. The bags are nearly identical except for capacity. Initially we were attracted to WANDRD bags because of their attractive assortment of colors. Black and natural canvas-beige bags are okay, but muted yellows and greens, etc., are undeniably refreshing. And we’d seen them on Amazon and at B&H, and they appeared to be a tad divergent from the mainstream in other ways besides the multiple color…
How the Focal Length of a Lens Relates to Angle of View (VIDEO)
Do you understand the interplay between the focal length of a lens and angle of view? It’s an important relationship to understand, and this video from a German pro will bring you up to speed in the next seven minutes. Rainer Hoffmann is an excellent photographer who specializes in travel and landscape imagery that has appeared in numerous publications, books, calendars and the like. He’s also a very experienced educator—conducting workshops, in-person classes, and numerous online courses for over 20 years. He introduces today’s explainer like this: “The focal length of a lens is an important parameter, however it tells us nothing about what we’re really interested in when we…
Change These 4 Camera Settings NOW & Become a Better Photographer (VIDEO)
Wouldn’t it be great if you could dramatically improve your photos by simply changing four camera settings? This sounds like a tease but it’s actually a fact, according to professional photographer Jared Collins, who specializes in teaching less-experienced shooters how to avoid common mistakes. Collins begins with a discussion of your camera’s Aperture Priority exposure mode. When first getting started with a DSLR he listened to the chatter and used Manual mode instead. As a result, “I spent several years turning dials and changing settings completely unnecessarily.” He then experienced a eureka moment after someone convinced him to try Aperture Priority. He doesn’t deny that Manual mode provides maximum control…
