DPReview's April Challenge Celebrates Film Photography
DPReview's April Editor's photo challenge theme was "Film Photography," encouraging a return to analog roots.
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The Sony a7 V arrives with a new 33MP sensor and 30fps Raw shooting, but its video capabilities and third-party lens support present compromises, according to a new review. In industry news, a discussion highlights how the photography community's discomfort with profit and secrecy around rates hinders professional income. Also, NASA released vital data from the Artemis II heat shield, captured in a striking image. Watch for further analysis on the a7 V's market position and evolving creator compensation models.
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DPReview's April Editor's photo challenge theme was "Film Photography," encouraging a return to analog roots.
Designer Heinz Waaske conceived the Rollei 35, a compact full-frame 35mm camera, in his own time while working at Wirgin, aiming to compete with smaller cameras by focusing on size rather than film format.
Pinhole photography, also known as camera obscura, is a technique with roots over 2,500 years old, predating modern lenses.
Vanguard has released the Alta Sky 69, a large camera backpack capable of holding a gripped camera with a 1200mm f/8 lens, plus additional lenses or personal items.
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Lisa Portinari provides a practical review of Fujifilm's camera, which she identifies as their "best" model.
Christopher Frost reviews the Sony a7 V, highlighting its new 33MP partially stacked sensor that enables 30fps Raw shooting and reduced rolling shutter.
DJI has introduced the Lito series drones, which compete with the Neo 2 for beginner users.
This guide addresses frequent mistakes made by photographers on safari, aiming to help enthusiasts capture better wildlife images.
John Branch IV shares his four-year experience using the Fujifilm X-T5 for wedding photography, evaluating its...
A hands-on review of a surprisingly capable and affordable lens.
Anthony Morganti demonstrates editing a single landscape image using Lightroom Classic and five competing...
His experience searching for original shots in a well-frequented location while using the OM-1 MKII camera.
Matt Gonzalez provides a hands-on review of the MOVA LiDAX Ultra 3000 AWD.
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In this video, Nigel Danson provides practical advice for woodland photography, emphasizing composition techniques.
This video documents a street photography masterclass led by Sean Tucker in York, England.
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Photographer Sean Tucker posits that artificial intelligence, despite its advancements in image creation, fundamentally lacks the human element essential to photography.
While mirrorless cameras offer advanced technology like faster autofocus and better video capabilities, full-frame DSLRs remain highly capable for image output.
Photographer Jesse Senko challenges the myth that shooting film automatically leads to greater intentionality.
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A photograph taken by US Navy divers of the Artemis II heat shield after its splashdown shows an ethereal beauty while providing vital data for NASA.
Raghu Rai, a Magnum Photos member recognized for his patient and courageous documentation of India, has passed away at 83.
Brazilian street photographer Sandra Cattaneo Adorno, who began her career at age 60, employs a distinctive process of infusing metallic inks into her prints.
A poll has been created to gather community favorites among photography-themed movies, acknowledging that such films are more numerous than commonly perceived.
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The photography industry faces a significant money problem stemming from cultural patterns that actively suppress income for professionals.
The Hasselblad X2D II 100C has received a TIPA World Award for Best Medium Format Camera, adding to its previous DGP Imaging Award.