One of the major updates to the latest version of Photoshop is the addition of Sky Replacement: a tool that has the potential to save you a ton of time when editing your landscape images. But as Aaron Nace explains in this video, this AI-powered tool requires a bit of thought if you want to get professional results.
AI-powered photo editing tools are always sold as “one click” or “a few…
The Lensbaby Spark 2.0 is a Bendy, Hose-Like Manual Focus Lens
November 2, 2020
Lensbaby is known for making unconventional lenses that create unusual defocused areas, and the Spark is no exception. The Spark 2.0 adds support for eight mounts, both DSLR and mirrorless, as well as 15 optics introduced since 2008.
The Spark 2.0 draws on the design from…
The FilmSpektakel team has just released the fourth installment in their “A Taste of…” series: a set of ‘flowmotion’ style hyperlapses that take you on a roller coaster-like tour of different cities. It started with Austria, then moved to Vienna, covered New York…
Insta360 Announces ONE X2, a Tiny 5.7K Stabilized 360 Camera
November 2, 2020
Insta360 has announced the ONE X2, a new camera that has a stacked spec list: it’s a pocket-sized, stabilized, 5.7K 360-degree video camera with IPX8 waterproofing, touch display, and a range of AI-powered editing features.
The form factor of the Insta360 ONE X is retained with some notable upgrades under the hood. Firstly, a 1630mAh battery has increased shooting time to 80 minutes, and the…
Why Hiring an Assistant is Better Than Buying a Camera or Lens
November 2, 2020
Karl Taylor, a photography educator, has published this 10-minute video that explains why hiring an assistant is one of the best investments of capital any photographer who is serious about growing a business can make.
Taylor mentions a common statement many photographers…
Nikon Z6 II Autofocus Test: A Solid Improvement Over the Z6
November 2, 2020
Wedding and event photographer Taylor Jackson has been shooting with the original Nikon Z6 pretty much since it came to market. So when the Nikon Z6 II came out promising improved autofocus, TWO image processors, better video, and a battery grip, he jumped on it.
In the…
Jordan Drake and Richard Butler at DPReview recently put the latest Canon EOS R6 firmware update to the test, and what they found is extremely promising. The update more or less solves the overheating issues in “regular” shooting scenarios, and marks a “huge improvement” in overall overheating performance.
As with the EOS R5 ‘overheating’ update that was released some time ago…
Announced earlier this month, Fujifilm has released a firmware update for the X-T3 camera that should dramatically improve the autofocus performance of the camera.
Fujifilm X-T3 Firmware version 4.00 updates ten features on the camera, namely tripling autofocus speed and…
Ricoh has released a new video all about the upcoming Pentax flagship APS-C DSLR that has been slowly revealed over the past year. The camera will be called the Pentax K-3 Mark III (imagine that), and we are finally getting some information about specs and price point beyond…
Oddly Satisfying Recording of Classic Camera Shutter Sounds
November 2, 2020
We interrupt this regular news day to bring you a short, oddly satisfying recording of classic camera shutter sounds. Created by photographer Ace Noguera, he wanted to share a showcase of vintage cameras that was both visually and aurally satisfying. Thus was born The Evolution Of Camera Shutter Sounds.
“The video came from an idea I’ve had for a while, to simply showcase how shutter sounds…
