A viral photo posted by NFL player Prince Amukamara highlights a well-documented problem with photography: cameras have historically been particularly bad at correctly metering for darker skin tones. In this case, Amukamara nearly completely disappears from a group photo.
The Cameras’ Bias
The discussion surrounding photography and how photos render dark skin tones is not a new one. The issue…
Cosina unveils new Voigtlander 40mm F2.8 Aspherical lens for Leica VM, L39 camera systems
February 16, 2022
Cosina has announced the details of its new Voigtlander Heliar 40mm F2.8 Aspherical lens for Leica VM and Leica screw mount thread (L39) camera systems.
The compact manual prime is constructed of five elements in three groups, including a single aspherical element in the…
Venus Optics Releases Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro for L-Mount
February 15, 2022
Venus Optics has announced that the Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO it launched last year for Nikon Z, Canon RF, Sony E, and Leica M mounts is being released for Leica L-Mount.
The Smallest 2x Macro for Any Full Frame Camera
Venus Optics touts the Laowa 85mm f/5.6…
Oppo Partners with Hasselblad on Smartphone Cameras, Joining OnePlus
February 15, 2022
Oppo has announced a three-year partnership with camera maker Hasselblad to co-develop camera technologies for Oppo’s Find X series smartphones. The announcement follows a similar arrangement between OnePlus and Hasselblad last year.
The Result of Merging Resources
OnePlus and Oppo merged last year and while the two companies said that they would continue to operate independently…
Cosina Unveils Nikon-Licensed Nokton 35mm f/1.2 for APS-C Z-Mount
February 15, 2022
Cosina has announced the Nokton D35mm f/1.2 for Nikon Z-mount APS-C cameras. The lens has been developed and manufactured under a license agreement with Nikon and has full electronic communication with a Z-mount camera body.
35mm f/1.2 Designed Exclusively for…
How to Check Your Camera’s Shutter Actuation Count
February 15, 2022
Want to check how many individual photos a camera has taken in its lifetime? Here’s a guide to looking up the shutter actuation count for most of the most popular camera brands on the market.
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Why Does Shutter Actuation Count Matter?
How Do I Look Up…
Photographer Seb Agnew has created a photo series about people deeply lost in their world and unaware of their surroundings. To tell these surreal narratives, Agnew used intricate set designs, lighting, and carefully crafted compositions.
Photo Project About Today’s State of Mind
Artist Agnew, based in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in staged conceptual photography and is no stranger to…
Venus Optics' $450 Laowa 85mm F5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO lens is now available for L-mount cameras
February 15, 2022
Venus Optics has announced its bringing its Laowa 85mm F5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO lens to L-mount camera systems.
Until now, the fully-manual 85mm F5.6 2x macro lens was limited to other full-frame mirrorless mounts, including Canon RF, Nikon Z and Sony E mount. Now, full-frame…
Huawei Designs Face Scanning Camera That Generates a ‘Skin Score’
February 15, 2022
Huawei has patented a triple-camera 3D smartphone system that can scan and analyze a user’s face and skin. It can determine if enough sunscreen has been applied, if makeup has been properly removed, and provides advice on care with a “skin score.”
A Camera That…
“Flambient” real estate photography involves combining flash and ambient light for beautiful, high-end results. In this article, I will show how you can capture great real estate images using high dynamic range (HDR) and flash techniques.
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Ethical Considerations in Real Estate Photography
Shoot Exteriors and Do a Walkthrough
Gear and Settings in Real Estate…
