Understanding Diffraction in Photography
Diffraction occurs when light waves bend around the edges of an aperture, causing them to spread out.
Archive Edition
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Meta's new Ray-Ban Display glasses offer a stylish, albeit complex, AI-driven visual interface, marking a significant step in wearable tech. Elsewhere, conservation photography shines with Fritz Pölking Prize winner Michiel van Noppen's tapir series and an Audubon Award for Faber Mosquera Álvarez's challenging Oilbird capture. Camera traps continue to prove invaluable, documenting the endangered Andean cat for a third year in Argentina. Watch for further developments in wearable AR and AI integration into photographic tools.
Gear
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Lexar Portable SSD Transforms Mobile Content Creation
The Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD, described as smaller than a stick of gum, provides 2TB of high-speed storage that has significantly improved mobile content creation.
Creating Depth in Wide Angle Landscape Photos
William Patino demonstrates how to overcome the tendency for wide angle lenses to make distant subjects appear small by placing foreground elements very close to the camera.
Use Walls as Flash Modifiers for Soft Portrait Light
Photographer Ed Verosky demonstrates how to achieve professional portrait lighting using only a single speedlight, TTL metering, and available room surfaces.
Tom Calton Explores Interchangeable Sensor Camera Concept
Tom Calton delves into the intriguing concept of an interchangeable sensor camera, a departure from current...
Sony A7R VI and 200-600mm Lens for Bird Photography
This video demonstrates bird photography in Orlando Wetlands, highlighting the capabilities of the Sony A7R VI...
Student Photographer Captures Pro Soccer Shots with Entry-Level Camera
Photography student Chantelle Cook shadowed Motherwell FC's club photographer, Raymond Davies, to learn how to...
Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 Lens Now Available for L-Mount Cameras
Viltrox has released its AF 16mm f/1.8 ultra-wide lens for L-mount cameras, including Panasonic, Leica, and...
Photographer Captures Costa Rican Rainforest Rescue with Dramatic Lighting
Photographer Michiel van Noppen captured a dramatic image of a Baird's tapir being treated for screwworm...
Reviews
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Photographer's First Impressions
This video offers a photographer's honest first impression of the iPhone 18 Pro.
Dehancer Desktop, evaluating its ability to replicate film looks against its cost
Jerred Z provides a hands-on review of Dehancer Desktop software, focusing on its effectiveness in emulating film aesthetics.
Adobe Lightroom's AI-Powered Prompt to Edit Feature
Adobe has introduced a new AI-powered feature called Prompt to Edit in Lightroom, designed to simplify photo restoration and enhancement.
Lok Cheung Explores the Necessity of NAS for Photographers
Lok Cheung delves into whether a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device is truly a necessary investment for photographers.
Canon's 3D Camera Tech
This digest highlights Canon's innovative new 3D camera technology, capable of capturing 99 cameras in just...
Photoshop's Remove Tool and Other AI-Free Time-Savers
Adobe's new generative credit system for AI tools in Photoshop means users should be aware of which features...
Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses
The Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses combine a camera and AI assistance with a color visual feedback system, a...
Sigma Lenses Coming Soon for Canon RF Mount
Sigma is preparing to launch new lenses specifically designed for Canon's RF mount cameras.
Quick look at the Sigma 20-60 mm f2.8-4 contemporary
A brief overview of the Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4 Contemporary lens.
Finding Subjects in Unexpected Places
Urban environments can be overlooked paradises for wildlife photographers, offering subjects that are...
Fujifilm Focus Priority Setting Explained
This guide explains a specific Fujifilm camera setting that allows users to override the default focus...
Field Notes
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George Holden's Realistic Tokyo Street Photography Day
This video offers a candid portrayal of a day spent engaged in street photography and videography in Tokyo, presented by George Holden.
News
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Wildlife Photographer Overcomes Challenges for Award-Winning Bird Photo
Wildlife photographer Faber Mosquera Álvarez has won a category in the Audubon Photography Awards for his image of an Oilbird inside a cave.
Camera Traps Document Rare Andean Cat in Argentina
Conservationists in Argentina have photographed an elusive Andean Mountain Cat for the third year in a row using motion-activated trail cameras.
Photography Duo Drives Custom Truck Set Across America
Photography duo Jada and David transformed their cross-country move into a creative journey, building a custom set in their truck bed.
Photographers Reimagine Climate Crisis Imagery
The OPEN ECO exhibition in Brighton challenges photographers to find novel ways to represent the climate crisis, moving beyond familiar images like polar bears or wind farms.
Prize-Winning Photography Captures Tapir Conservation Story
Michiel van Noppen's 'Tales of the Forest Keepers' has won the Fritz Pölking Prize for its depiction of the...
Industry
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Pioneering Soviet Woman Photographer Documented Industry and WWII
This digest covers the work of the first woman photographer from the USSR.