Photoshop's Light Layer
Adobe's new Light adjustment layer in Photoshop closely mimics Lightroom's tone and exposure controls, causing confusion among users.
Archive Edition
Sunday, September 13, 2026
The debate over AI-generated images intensifies as one was falsely presented as a Nikon shot. Meanwhile, Capture One CEO Rafael Orta discusses the company's Danish roots in precision and color science shaping its influential software. Also, Adobe's new Photoshop Light layer is noted for its limitations with demanding exposures, and the legendary Contax RTS camera's secret development is detailed. Watch for further discussions on AI authenticity and the practical application of new editing tools.
Gear
6 stories
Canon Addresses Lens Issues; Sony's Lightweight 600mm Prime
Canon appears to have resolved a long-standing problem with its lenses, marking an end to a three-year period of limited new releases.
Photography Controls Shape Image Feel Over Subject Matter
Photographer Mark Bergreen presents nine compositional controls that shape how viewers experience an image, arguing that these decisions are more critical than subject matter or equipment.
Porsche
Carl Zeiss, having lost its original Contax camera business after WWII, sought a Japanese manufacturing partner.
Henry Wessel's One-Handed Driving Photography
A new exhibition at New York's Grolier Club showcases the work of photographer Henry Wessel, including his...
Leica 35mm Summilux-M f/1.4
The Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 Asph lens is highlighted as a top choice for Leica M users due to its...
Reviews
5 stories
Pixelmob Pro offers more than just data backup
The Pixelmob Pro is presented as a valuable asset for photographers and videographers, extending its utility beyond simple data storage.
Photographer Pierre T. Lambert Shares 7 Common Mistakes
Photographer Pierre T.
Sony's First E-Mount Fisheye Lens for Wild Portraits
Portrait photographer Hillary K Grigonis explored the capabilities of Sony's first native E-mount fisheye lens, the FE 8-14mm f/3.5 Fisheye G, paired with a Sony A7 V.
Fujifilm X100VI Feature Praised After Initial Skepticism
The creator ᴀɴᴅʀᴇ initially had reservations about a particular feature on the Fujifilm X100VI camera.
A hands-on take, review, or practical guide from Ordinary Filmmaker
This piece focuses on a hands-on take, review, or practical guide from Ordinary Filmmaker.
Field Notes
1 stories
Landscape Photography at 1,434 Meters on Sognefjellsvegen
This video documents a landscape photography and videography excursion by Guido Van De Water.
Opinion
3 stories
AI-Generated Photo Deceptively Presented as Nikon Shot
A discussion highlights an instance where an AI-generated image was presented as a photograph taken with a Nikon camera.
Casio Exilim Compact Cameras
The author suggests that Casio's once-dominant Exilim range of slim, credit card-sized compact cameras should be revived.
Words That Stopped One Photographer for Years
A respected photographer once told a teenager she wasn't good enough to make it, and that single sentence kept her from picking up a camera for decades.
News
2 stories
Young Photographer Wins Audubon Award for Canada Warbler Shot
Young photographer Juan David Camacho Márquez has won the Youth category of the 2026 Audubon Photography Awards for his striking image of a Canada Warbler.
Photographer Captures Dramatic Owl Chick Behavior
Italian photographer Philipp Egger won the Winged Life category at the BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition for his image of two Eurasian eagle owl chicks.
Industry
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Capture One's Danish Roots in Color and Engineering
Capture One CEO Rafael Orta attributes the company's success to Denmark's historical strengths in color reproduction, precision engineering, and imaging expertise.