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The Panasonic 35mm f1.8 Lumix S is such an incredible lens. “With the ability to focus up to 0.8 feet away, the Panasonic S 35mm f1.8 offers pretty reliable performance,” we said in our review. “It rarely missed while shooting landscapes. On action coming towards the lens, it missed a shot or two but was …... READ MORE

As the internet grows and grows, photography tutorials are becoming more and more abundant. All that information can be a good thing, but it can also create problems as it sometimes has the magical effect of turning one’s opinion to fact over time. Read around about digital photography and you will come across the ‘stock’ advice that some people give. Over time, this gets repeated until it becomes part of the conventional wisdom about photography.One of these is in relation to ISO. The usual advice is... READ MORE

When you hear the term “bird photography,” do you think of something in particular? Perhaps a fast-flying raptor, or maybe the hummingbird at your feeder that you’ve been attempting to get for the past two weeks?... READ MORE

In this recent video, pro photographer Matt Kloskowski covered the latest updates to Adobe Photoshop. Here are some of the most important takeaways from his in-depth exploration of the new features:Arguably the highlight of this recent update, the new Remove tool has quickly become a favorite for Kloskowski. Grouped with the Spot Healing Brush and the Healing Brush, this new tool helps in removing unwanted elements from the photo.The Remove ToolThe Remove tool is quite straightforward to use with its brush size that can be... READ MORE

I got an opportunity to use the brand-new Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8L IS USM zoom lens. This expensive and large zoom lens with a large aperture is even more amazing than I initially expected. In this article, I share my experience and thoughts on this lens from real-world use.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

When you think of Hollywood blockbusters, they're typically shot on Arris or other extremely high-end rigs. Well, this latest film to be garnering quite the audience wasn't filmed on anything of the sort and it still looks incredible.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

I don’t think I mentioned this before, but we set up a fun online gallery space for my images, some with animation and music. You can check it out over here. Have fun exploring! ... READ MORE

As we all know, livestreaming can be a very expensive adventure. If you want to go beyond streaming from mobile phones, which are great, by the way, you will need to spend money on some higher-end equipment. This is why we put together a list of the top eight cameras for livestreaming that will deliver high quality at low cost.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

I’ve gotten the great pleasure of getting to spend the last two weeks with Nikon’s brand new, Z8 mirrorless camera. Here are a few reasons why this might be the camera for you.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

The recording of the patterns made by static electricity date back to the invention of the technique in 1777 by Georg Lichtenberg. Since he was the first to observe the patterns they are referred to as Lichtenberg figures.[Read More]... READ MORE

It’s time to make your voice heard! Each week, we ask a question of our readers so we know what sort of content to produce more of. Your input helps us make Photofocus better. This week, we are wondering, where do you get your photography inspiration? Are you the type that easily finds inspiration on […]... READ MORE

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The warm glow of a sunrise or sunset can be a nice addition to a landscape image, but sometimes, the weather simply does not cooperate, and you are left with a rather plain sky. Luckily, it is not terribly difficult to add a nice, subtle warmth to the sky of such a photo. This great video tutorial will show you how to quickly and effectively do just that using only Lightroom.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

What is perfect? I don’t think there is a camera in existence that is perfect for everyone. But there are certainly cameras that, over the years, have demonstrated outstanding industrial and user interface design.[Read More]... READ MORE

The Canon R8 is an affordable $1,500 full frame camera that is packed full of features. Is this currently the best entry-level full frame camera on the market for the price and how does it perform in wildlife photography? In this video, Simon d'Entremont covers the pros and cons in more detail. [ Read More ]... READ MORE

At $1,499, the Canon EOS R8 is not the cheapest full frame camera available, but it is certain on the more affordable side of things and offers a lot of features that make it a worthwhile upgrade. Is it the best affordable full frame camera on the market at the moment? This great video review takes a look.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

Who says 26 megapixels isn't enough? While its buffed-up video specs stole the show, the Fujifilm X-S20 is an extremely competent stills camera, even with an older Fujifilm X-Trans sensor onboard.We put together a gallery of full-res sample photos using this new X-camera, and even included a few photos shot with the new ultra-wide XF 8mm F3.5 lens. Vicariously soak in the Seattle springtime by clicking the button below.View our pre-production Fujifilm X-S20 sample gallery... READ MORE

While a website is important, depending on what you shoot, an up-to-date Instagram account can be just as (or arguably more) important for providing a place for clients to find and contact you. If you would like to increase your bookings on Instagram, check out this fantastic video tutorial that shares five tips to help you do that, even if you do not have a lot of followers.[ Read More ]... READ MORE

Adobe added Generative Fill to Photoshop (Beta) for desktop this week. I had a play with how this new addition to Photoshop’s capabilities functions with a few quick explorations. If your computer can run it, then the Generative Fill tool in Photoshop (Beta) gives you a way to integrate AI text generation into your Photoshop […]... READ MORE

Micro Four Thirds is arguably the single best platform for street photography. Like with wildlife, you get a small package, a fast aperture, and deeper depth of field. That's exactly what street photographers want. So it only makes sense that some of the best lenses for street photography are with Micro Four Thirds cameras. Here's a roundup of our favorites that we've tested.... READ MORE

According to posts on Reddit, it seems that quite a few customers have had their Nikon Z8 (buy here) orders cancelled, some without any reason provided whatsoever. The only thing these posts have in common is that they were all ordered (or pre-ordered) directly from Nikon itself. This doesn’t appear to be an issue with […]The post Don’t buy a Z8 directly from Nikon, customers say appeared first on DIY Photography.... READ MORE

How much of what we want, really want, is due to the ideas that culture has given us, and how much is truly what we need?If memetic desire isn’t making us happy, perhaps we can find some new ideas.      ... READ MORE

With over 30,000 lochs, there is no shortage of dive sites in Scotland, some of which are great for underwater photography! From small mountain lochans to expansive sea lochs, Scotland offers a diverse range of aquatic life that call our shores home. Despite the often dreary and grey appearance of our waters, our marine environments … ContinuedThe post 6 Best Dive Sites in Scotland for Underwater Photography appeared first on Nature TTL.... READ MORE

What does Joe have in common with Stephen King? Not much but they both had an interesting interaction with one of their book’s readers on a plane…Today’s Post by Joe Farace“A good novel tells us the truth about its hero; but a bad novel tells us the truth about its author.”― G.K. ChestertonIn an address to the 2016 National Book Festival, Stephen King related a story that resonated with me. In it he tells about seeing a woman on an airplane reading a copy... READ MORE

I'm genuinely tired of Instagram and the requirement to constantly keep posting pictures, videos, and reels on a daily basis to stay relevant to its algorithm. In some ways, it seems like it's gotten out of control because of the sheer number of users on it. As it seems to quite effortlessly do, Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly named Facebook, Inc. messes up whatever it seems to get its hands on. Indeed it feels like Instagram was more fun to use while it still wasn't in... READ MORE