What would famous animated characters from movies and TV shows look like in real life? One digital artist has created a fascinating series of AI-assisted “portraits” that provide the answers to that question.
Hidreley Leli Diao is a Brazilian artist “who loves everything related to digital art.” After discovering that artificial intelligence software can create photo-realistic…
Sigma will release new products via livestream on February 9
February 3, 2022
Mark your calendars, Sigma fans. Sigma has announced it will be holding a Sigma Stage Online event next week, on February 9, to show off new products.
The event, which Sigma says should last ‘about 30 minutes,’ will take place at JST 21:00 / CET 13:00 / EST 08:00 and…
Nikon’s Z6 II and Z7 II cameras add 4K60 video and a much-needed second memory card slot
February 3, 2022
Nikon has announced its latest full-frame mirrorless cameras, the Z6 II and Z7 II, which improve upon their predecessors with faster performance, improved autofocus, and the inclusion of a secondary memory card slot. Otherwise, the second-gen cameras are largely similar to…
Canon Begins Transition to Mirrorless Market Dominance
February 3, 2022
With 2021 well and truly over, those manufacturers that align their finances to the calendar year are now producing their financial reports. Canon’s latest figures reveal strong and sustained performance, even during the pandemic, which is a result of its shift to mirrorless camera manufacture and facilitating the beginning of a new market dominance.
Here is a look into what Canon’s…
Lens Hoods Can Ruin Photos Taken in Cold Weather
February 3, 2022
Photographer Steve Perry was out photographing snowy owls with his wife when they both realized that something seemed off about their photos: they were soft. After some testing, he realized that the culprit might be his lens hood.
Heat Distortion and Long Lenses
Before…
Photographer Builds Camera Drone That Shoots 35mm Film
February 2, 2022
Jason De Freitas is a guy who is passionate about both film photography and flying drones, and recently he combined those two loves in a brilliant way: he built an analog-camera drone and shot aerial landscape photos on 35mm slide film.
De Freitas is based in the…
The Best Instant Cameras in 2022
February 2, 2022
While visiting a friend recently, I noted that his teenage daughter’s walls were lined with Polaroids of her and her friends. I expressed some surprise and inquired about what got her interested in instant photography. She tilted her head and smirked at the question, and I soon understood why. The term “instant photography” struck her as curiously redundant.
With the rapid…
Hands-On with the Canon R3: Shooting Motocross
February 2, 2022
Photographers Long Nguyen and Garth Milan recently got their hands on the new Canon EOS R3 and put it through its paces capturing motocross. The two share their thoughts on how Canon’s latest fits in their profession.
Nguyen is an adventure and sports freelance…
Joby is taking on RØDE with its new video mic lineup, including a ‘pro-grade’ shotgun mic
February 2, 2022
Camera accessories manufacturer Joby has launched a new series of upgraded microphones in its Wavo range for videographers, vloggers and desktop casters, adding what the company describes as ‘pro-grade sound features’ and expanding its offering to more serious film…
A Look Inside Sony’s Camera Center at the 2022 Winter Olympics
February 2, 2022
The Winter Olympics are slated to start in just a few days and for the first time, Sony has provided a detailed, high-quality look at its operations to support professional photographers at the massive international competition.
During the 2020 Summer Olympics (which actually took place in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic), Nikon and Canon both provided detailed behind-the-scenes…
