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If you’re buying a camera for beginners – or your first real camera – there are several key factors to weigh up. You want something that’s easy to use naturally, even for someone who has never held a camera before. It should also be affordable, because while the best mirrorless cameras are great, they are designed and priced for enthusiasts and professionals.However, a good beginner’s camera should still be able to take great pictures – ones that represent a significant step-up in quality from those you... READ MORE

Boris Elgadsen, the man who was awarded first place for an AI image at the Sony World Photography Awards last year, is selling The Electrician for $21,500 (€20,000).[Read More]... READ MORE

I bought my first drone way back in 2017. It was a DJI Phantom 3 4K and I loved it. I loved it so much that less than a year later I sold it. I sold it because the Phantom 4 Pro was released and that had a massive one inch sensor. There is no […]The post Why I Always Shoot HDR With My Drone appeared first on Light Stalking.... READ MORE

A new documentary, that is executive-produced by Wes Anderson, explores the life and work of American photographer James Hamilton.[Read More]... READ MORE

Today’s Post by Joe Farace“Photography has no rules, it is not a sport. It is the result which counts, no matter how it is achieved.”– Bill BrandtThe focal length of any optical system is a measure of how strongly the system converges or diverges light; it is the inverse of the system’s optical power. In photography, where the subject may be infinitely far away, longer focal length (aka lower optical power) leads to higher magnification and a narrower angle-of-view; conversely, shorter focal length or higher... READ MORE

Imagine yourself standing out in spectacular scenery, photographing a beautiful sunset. Everything is in place to capture a great photo. However, there’s one issue. You can’t get both the landscape and sky correctly exposed. No matter what you do, either the sky is too bright, or the landscape is too dark. Does this sound familiar? Don’t worry. It’s an extremely common situation for landscape photographers, and often, it comes down to limitations within the camera. This is where exposure blending comes into the picture; a technique photographers... READ MORE

Mint’s upcoming 35mm full-frame film camera, the Rollei 35AF, will be accompanied by a 5-element all glass lens with coatings on every side and a 35mm focal length, which is often a popular choice among street photographers. It will be priced around $650-$800 (around £520-£640). The camera will also have a metal body and the following aperture options: F2.8, F4, F5.6, F8, F11 and F16. Additionally, the Rollei 35AF features an ‘exposure’ dial, a built-in light meter and an AUTO mode.Credit: Mint.Interested? You can join... READ MORE

A woman was scammed of $50,000 by a deepfake Elon Musk who sent her AI-generated photos and told her he loved her over a deepfake video call.[Read More]... READ MORE

In this blog, I will review the Viltrox 56mm f1.7 lens for Fujifilm after a few weeks of use. For disclosure, Viltrox sent me this...The post Viltrox 56mm f1.7 Review: insane value for money appeared first on DIY Photography.... READ MORE

That’s not true, actually. Books sell, but book doesn’t. The odds of a particular book selling a lot of copies are close to zero.The truth of the long tail is that most titles are way out on the fringe. Now that book publishing is unleashed from retail distribution, the math is hard to avoid.There were more than 450,000 new titles issued last year according to Bookscan. A title is a book in a specific format–so the audio counts as separate from the hardcover, etc. To... READ MORE

AI technology can predict a person's political views from a single photograph of them, according to a recent study.[Read More]... READ MORE

Have you ever looked at a blurry, tarnished daguerreotype and wondered about the faces hidden beneath the corrosion? Thanks to researchers at Western University in...The post Scientists can now bring lost daguerreotypes back to life appeared first on DIY Photography.... READ MORE

This is a fun camera! The Leica SOFORT 2 is a 4.9-megapixel digital camera with a built-in printer. While not optimized for expert photographers, the SOFORT 2 is a crowd pleaser.OverviewI took the sample Leica SOFORT 2 to a local Farmers' Market and photographed about 15 people. 100% loved it at first sight and nearly all of them misidentified it as a Polaroid — understandable, since Polaroid is synonymous with Instant Print Camera in most American minds. Everyone said they liked the print I handed... READ MORE

One big challenge for all of us who shoot landscapes is creating order out of expansive, chaotic scenes, and that's why good composition skills are so important for this genre of photography. And one of the first framing techniques we all learn from the get-go is the familiar Rule of Thirds.While this compositional technique may be great for those just starting out, there are other ways to set up a shot that often deliver interesting images that can be far more compelling—as you'll see in... READ MORE

Most experienced photographers turn up their noses at the Program exposure mode, preferring to shoot in Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual. But as you'll see in this quick video from the Great Big Photography World channel, there are situations under which this "beginner" mode makes total sense—even if you have advanced skills.Inexperienced shooters often choose Program because this setting transfers most exposure decisions to the camera, thereby enabling them to concentrate on other key considerations like composition. There is a bit of flexibility in... READ MORE

Meta has released its highly anticipated Llama 3 large language model (LLM), sending shockwaves through the AI development world. Hailed as “the fastest AI image...The post Meta launches Llama 3, generating images as fast as you type appeared first on DIY Photography.... READ MORE

Click to visit David's website by Skip Cohen​I started this series 134 artists ago. My purpose was to introduce you to the movers and shakers of imaging. The idea is simple: one artist, one image, and one short podcast. The only condition is that each artist has to pick one of their favorite images. Each artist has shared not only their "Why?" but often insight into the ever-changing world of imaging.It was a kick to catch up... READ MORE

Just released from the iPS team, Instagram Academy offers an educational approach to mastering Instagram, tailored for individuals seeking to enhance their presence and engagement on the platform. The course is designed by Hannah Birtwistle, who shares her journey from a working mom to an Instagram influencer with over 193,000 followers.New: Instagram Academy (see what’s covered)Course OverviewThe Instagram Academy course promises a step-by-step guide to creating an appealing Instagram profile that attracts followers. It covers various aspects of social media branding, from presenting oneself confidently... READ MORE

Photojournalist Gabriele Micalizzi's first exhibition is now open in Milan, Italy, at the renowned 29 Arts in Progress gallery.[Read More]... READ MORE

The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses II, which Chris Niccolls described as impressive but ultimately a "luxury solution in search of a problem" in his review for PetaPixel, look to have found a problem to solve thanks to some fancy new AI technology.[Read More]... READ MORE

Daily Photo – Another Day Another WorkshopThis time we’re over in Venice which was a really fun adventure and where, as well as doing a workshop, we recorded a full-length photo tutorial series. Productive! Another Day Another Workshop Photo InformationDate Taken2016-02-10 17:38:24CameraH5DCamera MakeHasselbladExposure Time1/8Aperture5ISO200Focal Length60.0 mmFlashExposure ProgramAperture-priority AEExposure Bias... READ MORE

This week, director Steven Soderbergh took part in an interview where he discussed the making of Presence, in which he revealed it was filmed on a Sony a9 III... which he gleefully referred to as a DSLR.[Read More]... READ MORE

Viltrox might still be on hiatus from making Canon RF mount lenses, but they’re still going strong with the Z mount ones. They’ve just announced...The post Viltrox launches the 40mm f/2.5 autofocus prime for full-frame Nikon Z appeared first on DIY Photography.... READ MORE

Alongside its new 27mm f/2.8 lens for APS-C E-mount cameras, 7Artisans has released its affordable 50mm f/1.8 prime lens for Nikon Z mount.[Read More]... READ MORE

On Valentine’s Day 2023, I began a personal project creating raw portraits. I was nervous (read: terrified) to follow my heart in this way. In fact, I’d put it on the back burner for nearly two years. But when you survive cancer, scary things (like photography projects) feel less scary. And when you survive cancer, the things you do and do not want become crystal clear.I wanted to offer a photoshoot that was different: no professional hair/makeup, no new clothes, no Photoshop, all black and... READ MORE