Sunday, August 23, 2026

A 1970s Canon FD 85mm f/1.2 SSC Aspherical lens has been tested on modern 100-megapixel medium format cameras like the Fuji GFX100 II and Hasselblad X2D 100C II.

Photographer Craig Roberts argues that using f/22 can soften images due to diffraction, where light bends and scatters at narrow apertures, reducing overall sharpness despite increased depth of field.

The Alpa Reflex, developed by Swiss watch component manufacturer Pignons SA and engineer Jacques Bogopolsky, emerged as a distinctive 35mm SLR camera.

Photographer Thomas Heaton recounts a birding excursion accompanied by his wife and dog.

Michael Sladek Photography has launched a new series titled 'Exploring Exposure - Part 1 - Intro.' This initial installment serves as a foundational guide to the core principles of photographic exposure.

The 3 Legged Thing Wes travel tripod kit is designed for hybrid shooters, offering a balance between compact size and functional height.

On August 27-28, a deep partial lunar eclipse will occur, with Earth's shadow obscuring over 96% of the moon's surface.

Photographer Ari Jaaksi explores how background elements significantly impact an image's success, using a Holga panoramic camera to force deliberate composition.

A photographer shares a personal experience detailing how a specific shot was ruined.

In this piece, photographer Dylan Blackburn shares personal experiences and effective strategies for combating burnout within the photography profession.

The Getty Center's exhibition "Every Minute Is History: Five Views of Los Angeles" highlights the diverse approaches of five Chicano photographers: Laura Aguilar, Reynaldo Rivera, George Rodriguez, Patssi Valdez, and...

John Plumbe Jr., a Welsh immigrant and former civil engineer, became a prominent photographer in the 1840s, establishing over a dozen studios across the US and earning the nickname "the American Daguerre." In 1846, he...