When to Use Them and When to Skip
Teleconverters offer increased focal length but come with trade-offs like reduced light, sharpness, and autofocus speed.
Archive Edition
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Alan Schaller's "Street Safari" offers a striking collection of black-and-white urban wildlife images, emphasizing composition and the unexpected beauty of animals in cities. Meanwhile, a first-ever photograph of the Arctic bobtail squid in its frigid habitat highlights extreme environment photography. Also, Fab' unveils a new handmade leather camera strap, the F5, for comfort and style. Keep an eye on how photographers continue to find compelling subjects in both the mundane and the extreme.
Gear
4 stories
German Camera Design That Ruled Before Japanese Dominance
Founded in Dresden in 1912, Ihagee produced cameras under the brand name Ihagee, pronounced IHG.
Fab' Launches New Handmade Leather Camera Strap
Canadian manufacturer Fab' has released the F5, a new handmade leather camera strap crafted from supple, premium Quebec full-grain leather.
Shutter+ App Adds Waveform Monitor for Sony
Shutter+, an iOS and iPadOS camera app, has been updated to support Sony, Canon, and Fujifilm cameras within one application.
Reviews
7 stories
Photographer Regrets Fan Photo Submission Request
A photographer solicited photo submissions from their audience, a decision that ultimately resulted in regret.
Is The Small Godox ML40R A Big Deal? Review
Kevin Deal of Kevin Deal Photography provides a review of the Godox ML40R, a compact lighting unit.
Canon R6V Outperforms C50 and C80 in Camera Comparison
In a comparison of three Canon cameras, the R6V was chosen over the C50 and C80, primarily for its performance in real-world shooting scenarios rather than just specifications.
Photographer's Camera Evolution and 2026 Gear Picks
This video explores the evolution of a photographer's gear, highlighting specific cameras that significantly impacted their style and creative process.
Nigel Danson Shares Tiny Photo Transformation Tips
Photographer Nigel Danson presents a guide to making minor yet impactful changes that can transform ordinary...
Custom Color Profiles Enhance Printer Accuracy
Photographers can achieve superior color accuracy in prints by creating custom color profiles for their...
We Review the Latest Huawei Flagship Smartphone
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max continues the Pura series' legacy as a photography flagship, integrating its...
Tutorials
1 stories
Leica Q3 Photography and Videography Guide by Ken Rockwell
Ken Rockwell has released a detailed guide for the Leica Q3 camera, presented as a tutorial and user's manual.
Field Notes
2 stories
Visual Diary Explores Photography and Videography Workflow
This visual diary entry from visualsbyLynnel delves into the creator's ongoing photography and videography workflow.
Scotland Photography Trip Revisited with Micro Four Thirds
A video detailing a revisit to a past photography trip in Scotland.
Opinion
6 stories
Nikon Ambassador Tina Sokolovska on Photography Philosophy
Nikon Ambassador Tina Sokolovska highlights communication and emotional connection with subjects as the most underrated photography skills.
Great Photography Isn't Always Beautiful
Photographer Martin Parr discusses his perspective on what constitutes great photography, asserting that it does not require conventional beauty.
Visual Literacy Education Beyond Camera Skills
The understanding and creation of images, particularly in photography, necessitate a deliberate educational approach that extends beyond technical camera skills.
Andrew Banner Finds Art in Mundane Objects
Andrew Banner demonstrates how to elevate mundane objects into striking photographs by employing a shift in perspective and approach rather than changing location.
Why Old Photos Have a Distinct Quality Beyond Film
Max Kent argues that older photographs have a distinct feel due to factors beyond film versus digital.
From Mechanical Craft to Digital Gimmicks
The author reflects on how their Yashica Electro 35 GSN taught them patience and attention, a stark contrast...
News
4 stories
Arctic Bobtail Squid Photographed in Sub-Zero Habitat
For the first time, marine biologists have photographed the Arctic bobtail squid in its natural habitat, specifically in sub-zero waters near Greenland.
Gothic Exhibition Teaches Photographers to Find Unease in the Ordinary
The 'Dark Tales: British Documentary Photography and the Gothic' exhibition at the Martin Parr Foundation showcases how documentary work can create a gothic feel by making the ordinary unsettling.
Award-Winning Elephant Photo Highlights Unresolved Wildlife Crisis
Photographer Easa Lebbe Muhammed Jamsith's image of a female Asian elephant dying at a Sri Lankan garbage dump has earned an honorable mention in the Patagonia Photo Contest, marking its second major international award.
Alan Schaller's "Street Safari" Captures Urban Wildlife
Alan Schaller's second monograph, "Street Safari," showcases animals sharing urban spaces, captured with his signature style of hard contrast and graphic framing.