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Chinese tech company Beaverlab Technology Co., Ltd has taken Kickstarter by storm with its Excope DT1 camera. However, the camera is suspicious at best and an outright lie at worst.[Read More]... READ MORE

A police officer in Ohio was fired after posting a Snapchat photo of himself using the Ski Mask Lens filter in the app -- a photo the town's mayor says has "troubling racial connotations."[Read More]... READ MORE

This week, Atomos announced the Ninja Phone, a 10-bit video co-processor that allows filmmakers to monitor and record footage from professional HDMI-equipped cameras on their iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max smartphones.[Read More]... READ MORE

A photographer was given special access to a cryogenics facility in Scottsdale, Arizona that preserves over 200 human bodies and heads.[Read More]... READ MORE

Whether you’re a vintage camera collector, a professional photographer, or an enthusiast, a dry cabinet is a must have for keeping your gear protected. This is especially the case if you’re living in a location with high humidity. Storing your valuable photography gear in a regular cabinet or shelf won’t keep them safe from dirt, […]... READ MORE

In my fourteen years of growing my custom portraiture business, one venture stands out as exceptionally beneficial: the launch of my Fine Art School Portrait service. Providing Fine Art School Portraits for select Seattle area schools not only brings in significant profits, but it also keeps my portrait bookings steady and eliminates slow seasons.Having photographed thousands of children ranging from daycare/preschools to high school age, I’ve refined a model that works seamlessly for all age groups and school sizes. To share my expertise, I’ve educated... READ MORE

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I’ve never really found much use for walkaround cameras. Believe me, I want to love them, but as a commercial photographer, I don’t feel super comfortable carrying my camera around with me – it has always been a tool for the work I produce. As a photographer, I’ve always believed in purposeful shooting. I try […]... READ MORE

We’ve seen a lot of new drones come out over the last few years. Always boasting better cameras, with higher resolution and sharper lenses. And...The post This guy mounted a 1984 Polaroid camera on his FPV drone appeared first on DIY Photography.... READ MORE

The winners of the 2024 World Press Photo Awards have been announced, rewarding some of the finest examples of documentary, reportage and portrait photography. The World Press Photo of the Year award goes to a heartbreaking image from Gaza, which shows a Palestinian woman embracing the dead body of her niece. Credit: Mohammed Salem/ReutersIt was taken by Mohammed Salem, just days after his own wife gave birth, and he describes it as a ‘powerful and sad moment that sums up the broader sense of what... READ MORE

Fujifilm launched its promised raffle that will allow photographers the ability to purchase a Limited Edition X100VI today, but perhaps more interesting is how many are available: 200.[Read More]... READ MORE

Claire Gillo and the AP team pick the best instant cameras and printers on the market, from Polaroid, Fujifilm Instax, Kodak and more.With the best instant cameras and printers, you can capture a little analogue magic with your photography. There’s a reason that Polaroid instant film cameras have been popular for decades – they’re terrific knockabout fun, with a lo-fi charm that just can’t be replicated with pixels and screens. Making instant prints is a fantastic way to give your image-making a little physical presence... READ MORE

Ha! Just noticed a small but ludicrous mistake in yesterday's footnote:*Although I have older friends here in rural Central New York who were born in the house they live in, and one, a guy of about 77,  whose parents were born in the house he lives in. Up here you hear stories like this.See if you can detect the mistake. (Answer below.) I used to say "editors needed everywhere" a lot, and think it whenever I came across errors in the wild. If you edit... READ MORE

Multi-shot modes can have their moments, especially if there's any degree of motion correction available. I had to borrow a tripod to capture this shot and even after all that it doesn't show a major boost over the single-shot image of the same scene.Sony a7R V | Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II @ 28mm | ISO 100 | F9 | 1/400 secPhoto: Richard ButlerThis is probably going to be an unpopular opinion, but I'd argue that multi-shot high-resolution modes are all but pointless.Recent VideosNot... READ MORE

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Adobe has announced its new Adobe Express mobile app is available now to all users.[Read More]... READ MORE

OpenAI has effectively killed off DALL-E 2 after the company announced it is no longer accepting new customers by turning off the ability to purchase generation credits.[Read More]... READ MORE

Generative video is growing rapidly. OpenAI’s Sora revealed its potential earlier this year, and Adobe is quickly incorporating gen-AI into video editing apps like Premiere...The post Documentary producers make guidelines for AI use appeared first on DIY Photography.... READ MORE

Time flies. Roughly ten years ago, I climbed the Burj Khalifa, the tallest structure in the world. Took a while to negotiate with the building, but they eventually took a liking to the idea, and allowed me up there with a couple of their own climbers, two really remarkable gentlemen, Mick and Johnny. The showed me the ropes, literally, and kept me safe. As Mick said, in his wonderful English accent, “Now Joe, you’re gonna be alright in the bucket, eh, mate? Cause we don’t... READ MORE

One of the most popular subjects for photographers, landscape photography needs equipment that other genres do not. Here we run through the kit to consider for different outdoor conditions and scenarios – beyond a camera and a stout pair of walking boots.This is not to prescribe a one-fits-all checklist before you step out of the door, but is rather a list of useful items that we and other landscape photographers have found useful, and sometimes indispensable for outdoor photography shoots.Read more:Complete guide to landscape photographyGuide to... READ MORE

by Skip CohenIf only there was a button you could push to grow your business! There's no button, but there is an outstanding conference coming up to help you achieve your goals.​​When it comes to building our business, we're all in the same "boat." Everyone is looking for answers to the same kinds of questions: How can I increase business, as well as revenue? I need new customers, but where do I find them? How do I expand my... READ MORE

Shure has updated its desktop podcast and voiceover microphone. The new Shure MV7+ (buy here) updates the Shure MV7 to modern standards. It’s had its...The post Shure MV7+ microphone combines XLR and USB-C for maximum connectivity appeared first on DIY Photography.... READ MORE

Today’s Post by Joe Farace“Never confuse the improbable with the impossible: Burke’s Law.”—Burke’s Law, 1963Before the Dot Com bubble in 2000, in addition to photo magazines—remember them?— I also wrote for several computer magazines. Back then and just for fun I created a series of  “Farace’s Laws of the Computing Universe.” I figured if Murphy could have a law and Amos Burke (my  inspiration for the idea)  there could be Farace’s Laws as well.When I started writing exclusively about photography, I brought those laws along... READ MORE

Thousands of photographs showing Arizona in the early 20th century before it became the 48th state have been made available to the public.[Read More]... READ MORE