OM System PEN
The OM System PEN camera, nearly 70 years after its 1959 film predecessor, maintains the original design's focus on size, simplicity, and price.
Archive Edition
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Angelbird launches new CFexpress Type A cards leveraging the CFexpress 4.0 standard for up to 1850MB/s write speeds, crucial for 8K video. In other news, the iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture shows promise, though its everyday performance is similar to the previous model. Meanwhile, a new book reveals rediscovered glass-plate negatives from Philippe Halsman's early career, and a NASA-derived app aids archaeological imaging. Readers should watch for further real-world performance tests of the new iPhone and the impact of advanced imaging apps on historical research.
Gear
3 stories
Victor Laforteza's Perfect Battery for Small Camera Rigs
Victor Laforteza has identified what he considers the perfect battery solution for small camera rigs.
Angelbird Launches New High-Speed CFexpress Type A Cards
Angelbird has introduced the AV PRO MK3, a new line of CFexpress Type A memory cards designed for high-speed performance.
Reviews
11 stories
William Sheepskin's 6-Month Film Photography Journey
A personal look at his six-month journey into film photography.
Adam Gibbs' Baffin Island Photography Trip
Adam Gibbs recounts his challenging photography expedition to Baffin Island, highlighting the extreme conditions that demand meticulous planning and execution.
Insta360 Mic Pro Offers Versatile Wireless Audio for Creators
The Insta360 Mic Pro wireless microphone system enters a competitive market with versatile features designed for creators.
Thomas Heaton Captures Unexpected Landscape Photos
Thomas Heaton recounts a landscape photography session that began with low expectations for the morning's light and conditions.
Kevin Deal reviews the 7Artisans 10mm f/2.5 AF Max fisheye lens
This review focuses on the 7Artisans 10mm f/2.5 AF Max fisheye lens.
Andrew Banner Captures Four-Minute Exposure in Stiffkey Marshes
Andrew Banner shares his experience shooting the Stiffkey salt marshes, admitting he almost didn't go due to...
Insta360 Luna Ultra Captures Supercar Film in 8K
The Insta360 Luna Ultra camera was employed to capture footage for a supercar film, specifically in 8K...
Andre Explains How to Speak the Language of Color in Photography
This video from ᴀɴᴅʀᴇ provides a practical guide to mastering color in photography.
Focus on Details When Light Fails
Photographer Ian Worth advocates for shifting focus to detail work when landscape conditions, like flat light,...
Andreas reviews the $150 Canon SELPHY CP1500 photo printer
Andreas provides a hands-on review of the Canon SELPHY CP1500, a compact photo printer priced at $150.
iPhone 18 Pro Variable Aperture Lens Tested
A review of the iPhone 18 Pro's new variable aperture lens found that its widest setting (f/1.48) performed...
Tutorials
1 stories
Mastering High Contrast Landscape Edits in Lightroom
Christian Möhrle demonstrates how to achieve high contrast in sunset landscape photos within Lightroom without clipping shadows or highlights.
Field Notes
2 stories
From Birdwatching to the Moon
Victor Hasselblad, inspired by captured German reconnaissance cameras, developed a revolutionary modular medium format SLR camera.
Landscape Photography in Norway
This video captures Guido Van De Water's last day of landscape photography in Norway.
Opinion
5 stories
Photographer Switches from Photoshop to Free Affinity Photo
A photographer has abandoned Adobe Photoshop after 15 years in favor of Affinity Photo, citing its powerful features and free accessibility.
Tatiana Hopper on the Japanese Art of Seeing
The Japanese concept of 'seeing' as a photographic practice.
User Error
The quality of photographic and videographic output is primarily determined by the user's skill rather than the cost of their equipment.
Photography Client Style
Photographer Chris Tellez explains that clients asking about style are typically seeking answers to two distinct questions: the visual appearance of the photos and the photographer's interaction with subjects.
Photography's Editing Boundaries
The discussion delves into the subjective nature of photographic authenticity when digital editing tools are...
News
2 stories
Philippe Halsman's Early Work Rediscovered in New Book
A new book from Thames & Hudson, "Philippe Halsman: The French Crate," showcases rediscovered glass-plate negatives from the renowned photographer's early career.
NASA Color Science App Enhances Ancient Photography
Developed from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory color science, the Dstretch app uses a decorrelation stretch technique to untangle statistically linked colors in images.