At least two Chinese government officials have been caught using photos of the Russia-backed Syrian regime’s effect on children to critically denounce the United States and its two decades in Afghanistan.
Misusing Award-Winning Photos from Syria
Two Chinese government officials, Lijian Zhao and Hua Chunying, were caught identically tweeting four photos of Syrian children with the caption…
How to Update Your Camera’s Firmware
January 31, 2022
If you are a digital photographer, it is a good idea to make sure your camera’s firmware is up to date to ensure you have a reliable device with the latest features and fixes. In this article, we will guide you step-by-step through updating your camera firmware.
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The philosophy behind LUMIX S lens design
Unlike most camera lenses on the market today, Panasonic’s S series of lenses for full-frame cameras are uniquely engineered with both still photographers and videographers in mind. This…
Photographer’s Wide Lens Meets a Seagull’s Gaze
January 30, 2022
New York City-based photojournalist Gary Hershorn captured this lighthearted portrait of a seagull looking directly at his lens with Lower Manhattan and One World Trade Center as the backdrop.
Hershorn enjoys walking along the Hudson River in Hoboken and Jersey City, New Jersey, photographing the seagulls while using the New York City skyline as a backdrop.
“It is always fun to find…
Interview: Sports photographer Mark Pain on the new Nikon Z9
January 30, 2022
Australia’s Gretel Bueta fights for the ball with England’s Layla Guscoth at the Copper Box Arena in London.
Nikon Z9 + AF-S 400mm F2.8G ED VR 1/2000sec | F2.8 | ISO 5000
Professional sports photographer Mark Pain has been using a Nikon Z9 for some time, inside some…
The Best Cameras for Beginners in 2022
January 29, 2022
Looking to get started in photography but feel overwhelmed at the huge number of different camera models on the market? The daunting feeling can be an obstacle as you try to dive headfirst into the art form, but you have come to the right place: we have selected the best…
When Chris and I produce DPReview TV episodes about new cameras, I insist on spending at least a few minutes talking about the video capabilities. This inevitably leads to a few comments on our episode that are variations of this:
‘Why do you care so much about the video features of this camera? Anyone serious about video would buy a dedicated video camera.’
I’ve been creating…
Awesome Race Car Photos Shot with a Modded Game Boy Camera
January 29, 2022
The Game Boy Camera has been modded countless times over the years, mostly just for nostalgia. But what about putting one into a real-world situation? How would it fare? YouTuber and car enthusiast Conor Merrigan decided to find out.
The Charm of the Game Boy…
Custom Camera Captures 4K Video Up to 2.5 Miles Under the Sea
January 28, 2022
If it seemed like the footage of deep-sea creatures has been more spectacular lately, that is because it is. The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) recently updated its deep-sea camera to capture 4K footage at incredible depths.
MBARI has used 1080p Full…
Monster Adapter Launches Contax N Lens to Sony E-Mount Adapter
January 28, 2022
Monster Adapter has announced the LA-NE1 adapter that supports autofocus, aperture control, and data transmission between Contax N-Mount lenses and Sony E-Mount cameras.
Contax N-Mount
The Contax N and N-Mount cameras were remarkably short-lived, though the system did have nine lenses produced for it by Carl Zeiss. Two of the Contax N cameras were film SLRs with the only digital camera…