Vintage Lenses Offer Unique Appeal
GoPro's Mission 1 Pro ILS camera, despite its unusual design and lack of waterproofing, presents a compelling case for using vintage lenses.
Archive Edition
Monday, October 5, 2026
The Siena Awards Photo Festival kicks off October 10, spotlighting photojournalism on war, human rights, and nature. Meanwhile, GoPro's Mission 1 Pro ILS camera surprisingly shines with vintage lenses, while rumors of an Insta360 mirrorless camera have been debunked as AI-generated. Separately, Fujifilm's X-T5 kit is at its lowest price this year. Watch for early festival highlights and further analysis on adapting vintage glass.
Gear
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Canon Offers Web Print Optimizer and Recipe Printing Add-ons
Canon USA has released two new genuine consumable add-ons designed to enhance printing capabilities.
Canon Offers Web Print Optimizer and Article Printing Add-ons
Canon has released new genuine consumable add-ons designed to improve the printing process for users.
Canon's Web Print Optimizer for Genuine Consumables
Canon has released the Web Print Optimizer as a genuine consumable add-on.
Insta360 Mirrorless Camera Rumors Debunked as AI Hoax
A YouTuber has circulated an AI-generated video featuring two distinct designs for Insta360 interchangeable...
Canon Ends Support for Select DSLRs
Canon is phasing out support for a range of its cameras, with repair services ending for several models by the...
Macro Lens vs. Extension Tube for Close-Up Photography
In this video, David Bergman from Adorama addresses a common question about close-up photography: macro lens...
Fujifilm X-T5 Camera and Kit Lens Bundle Hits Lowest Price
Fujifilm's X-T5 mirrorless camera, bundled with the 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR kit lens, is currently offered...
Brightin Star 50mm Lens Offers Three Distinct Optical Styles
The Brightin Star 50mm f/2 Tri-Sight is a manual-focus lens designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras,...
Sigma BF Camera and Lens Filter Innovations Discussed
The new episode of the Bokeh Face podcast, available on YouTube and various podcast platforms, features...
Nat Geo Filmmaker Captures First Underwater Great White Shark Attack Footage
Filmmaker Brian Skerry, working with National Geographic, has captured the first underwater footage of great...
SmallRig Nano Power Banks Offer Genius Tripod Integration
The SmallRig Nano72 and Nano36 are presented as more than just power banks; they are described as genius...
Nicholas Mastoras Upgrades to Sony Alpha 7R VI for Commercial Work
Photographer and creative director Nicholas Mastoras has recently upgraded his gear to the new Sony Alpha 7R...
Reviews
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Matti Haapoja Demonstrates Green Screen-Free Video Background Replacement
Matti Haapoja demonstrates a technique that allows creators to replace the background of their videos without the need for a green screen or complex masking processes.
SmallRig Outra 25L Backpack Review for Photographers
SmallRig, known for video accessories, has introduced the Outra 25L outdoor camera backpack, designed for both photography and videography.
Achieving Accurate Print Colors from Your Screen
This video tutorial addresses the common challenge of getting prints to accurately reflect the colors displayed on a computer screen.
Brandon Talbot's Portrait Photography Experiment
Brandon Talbot provides a personal account of his experience using a particular subject for portrait photography.
Sony's Lightweight 400mm G Master Lens Reviewed
Sony has introduced a new G Master 400mm f/4.5 lens that weighs less than a kilogram, making it comparable in...
Canon Telephoto Lens Solution and New Pentax DSLR
Ordinary Filmmaker provides a hands-on review of Canon's innovative solution to a significant problem...
Opinion
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Achieving Cinematic Look in YouTube Videos Without Expensive Gear
This analysis argues that the perceived lack of a "cinematic" quality in YouTube videos is not due to the equipment used, but rather a misunderstanding of core filmmaking principles.
Nadav Kander's Photography
London-based photographer Nadav Kander, with a career spanning four decades, showcases the power of minimalism in his work.
Balancing Rim and Fill Light in High-Key Portraits
In high-key portraiture, the rim light and fill light often appear to compete, with an increase in one making the other seem weaker.
Avery Norman's "Cry to the Angels" Explores Imagined Girlhood
Avery Norman's photography series, "Cry to the Angels," delves into the aesthetics and emotional architecture of an imagined girlhood.
News
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Rare Melanistic Gray Fox Photo Confirmed by Michigan DNR
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed that a widely shared photograph depicts a melanistic gray fox, an animal with a significantly darker coat due to a genetic condition.
Siena Awards Photo Festival 2026 Explores War
The Siena Awards Photo Festival returns in 2026, showcasing work by renowned photojournalists.
Photo of Afghan women training as hairdressers wins Global Peace Award
Italian photojournalist Silvia Alessi's image, titled 'The Cut,' has been awarded the Peace Image of the Year 2026 at the Global Peace Photo Award.
Award-Winning Photo Captures Hamster Conservation Efforts
Christoph Kaula's photograph, "Managed revival," a runner-up in the Rewilding Europe Award, captures a pivotal moment in the conservation of the European common hamster.