A viral video of an asteroid dramatically hitting the Moon has all the trappings of a fraud. [Read More]
How the Focal Length of a Lens Relates to Angle of View (VIDEO)
Do you understand the interplay between the focal length of a lens and angle of view? It’s an important relationship to understand, and this video from a German pro will bring you up to speed in the next seven minutes. Rainer Hoffmann is an excellent photographer who specializes in travel and landscape imagery that has […]
Nighttime Eruption of Kanlaon Volcano in Philipines Caught on Thermal Camera
A thermal camera has captured the moment a volcano in the Philippines erupted, sending ash almost two miles (three kilometers) into the air. [Read More]
Change These 4 Camera Settings NOW & Become a Better Photographer (VIDEO)
Wouldn’t it be great if you could dramatically improve your photos by simply changing four camera settings? This sounds like a tease but it’s actually a fact, according to professional photographer Jared Collins, who specializes in teaching less-experienced shooters how to avoid common mistakes. Collins begins with a discussion of your camera’s Aperture Priority exposure […]
What is Diffraction & How it Harms Photos Shot at the Wrong F/Stop (VIDEO)
You’re in for a surprise if the important concept of “diffraction” is unfamiliar because this optical phenomenon, or spreading of light waves, has likely degraded some of the photos you captured in the past. The problem typically occurs when shooting with small apertures and image softening is the result—especially in areas of high-contrast. The good news […]
Scientists Create Tiny Insect-Inspired Camera That Captures 9,120 FPS in Near Darkness
Scientists have created a tiny camera inspired by insect eyes that captures 9,120 frames per second (FPS), producing clear images even in low-light conditions. [Read More]
The Panasonic S1R II is Getting 8.1K Open Gate and ARRI LogC3
Panasonic announced an upcoming firmware update for the S1R II, updates to the workflow-supporting applications Lumix Flow and Lumix Lab, and updates for S Series lenses. [Read More]
Panasonic’s New 24-60mm f/2.8 Swaps Focal Range for Compactness
Panasonic has announced the Lumix S 24-60mm f/2.8, a new large-aperture “standard zoom” for the L-mount system that sacrifices 10mm on the long end compared to the expected 24-70mm standard zoom but is more compact as a result. [Read More]
Panasonic Lumix S1 II Review: Pricey, Powerful, and Video-Centric
You might think that the world has enough 24-megapixel full-frame cameras by now, but you would be wrong. With image quality having reached a performance plateau, the only way to improve is by going faster. Last year, Nikon released its Z6 III, debuting a new partially stacked sensor. We wondered when another camera might come […]
The Lumix S1 II and S1 IIE Are Panasonic’s Most Advanced Hybrid Cameras Yet
Panasonic has announced two new hybrid photo and video full-frame L-mount cameras: the Lumix S1 II and S1 IIE. The company says the two new cameras are designed to offer “exceptional photographic and videographic capabilities.” [Read More]