ColorChecker Card Celebrates 50 Years of Accurate Color
Introduced in 1976, the X-Rite ColorChecker card, featuring 24 painted squares, remains an essential tool for photographers.
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Unconfirmed reports and leaked images indicate upcoming releases from major camera manufacturers. Sony is reportedly developing new 400mm and 600mm G Master lenses. Concurrently, Canon's EOS R8 II camera is rumored to be launching on September 15. Elsewhere, The Konica C35 AF, launched in 1977, is recognized as the first mass-produced camera to feature autofocus. This innovation aimed to solve the common problem of out-of-focus photographs, which accounted for 36% of ruined amateur snapshots. Separately, 3 Legged Thing has introduced a modular tripod system, the James and Jason, designed to consolidate the functions of various specialized tripods.
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Introduced in 1976, the X-Rite ColorChecker card, featuring 24 painted squares, remains an essential tool for photographers.
This tutorial showcases how to achieve a cinematic lighting aesthetic using a pocket camera and the ZHIYUN MOLUS X200 light.
David Manning provides insights into the top vlogging camera choices for the year 2026.
Sigma has released the 85mm f/1.2 DG DN Art, the first autofocus 85mm f/1.2 lens for Sony E-mount and the first ever for L-mount.
The October 2026 issue of Digital Camera magazine is now available, featuring a cover story on capturing...
Ian Worth explored Pembrokeshire's coast using the Location Scout app to expedite landscape photography trip...
The OM System PEN camera, a highly anticipated retro-style model, has seen overwhelming demand in Japan,...
The Ricoh Pentax WG-8 and OM System Tough TG-7 are rugged, waterproof compact cameras designed for outdoor...
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This guide advocates for Aperture Priority mode as a superior alternative to Manual mode for photographers.
Photographer Peter McKinnon provides a guide for individuals struggling to start journaling.
DxO's Nik Collection 9 continues its legacy as a leading photo-editing suite, integrating new AI masking capabilities alongside its established creative filters.
Adobe Lightroom has introduced a "Render to DNG" feature that acts like a "bake in the edits" button, addressing issues where complex edits can interfere with each other.
The LK Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 lens is presented as a budget-friendly alternative to traditional 70-200mm...
Matti Haapoja provides a hands-on review of the iPhone Duo and 18 Pro.
A straightforward tutorial demonstrating the simplest techniques for recovering deleted or lost photos and...
This piece offers a practical guide and review from photographer Brandon Talbot, focusing on the experience of...
This review from Taylor Jackson offers a hands-on perspective of the Sony A7V camera, focusing on its...
Photographer Nigel Danson details his process of printing images on metal for an upcoming exhibition.
3 Legged Thing has introduced a modular tripod system, the James and Jason, designed to consolidate the...
The Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 is a compact and lightweight wide-angle zoom lens that delivers...
This content explores the video specifications of the Canon R8 Mark II camera.
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Unconfirmed reports and leaked images indicate upcoming releases from major camera manufacturers.
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Getting meaningful feedback on your photography requires a skill beyond just taking a good photo.
Photographer Roman Fox outlines seven harsh realities of creative work, noting that projects consistently take longer than planned and that initial attempts may appear worse before improvement.
A single medium format film shot can cost approximately 470 times more than the same scene captured digitally.
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The PetaPixel Podcast delves into recent developments in photography and videography.
In a complex aerial feat, 2,977 drones were used to recreate a 1:1 scale replica of the Twin Towers in the New York City skyline, honoring the victims of the 9/11 attacks.
The World Sports Photography Awards 2027 (WSPA) has officially opened for entries, inviting photographers globally to submit their sports imagery.
Photographer Gail Bisson has won the Female Bird Prize in the 2026 Audubon Photography Awards for her striking image of a female Common Merganser flying with a flatfish in its beak.
Gulnara Samoilova, an Associated Press photo editor living near the World Trade Center, recounts capturing...
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The Konica C35 AF, launched in 1977, is recognized as the first mass-produced camera to feature autofocus.
Canon's 'Camera Store Week' in the UK is an annual event designed to drive sales and footfall for specialist camera retailers.