NewsPhotography

Empty Apartments Transformed into a Giant Multi-Lens Camera Obscura

United Kingdom-based photographer Brendan Barry used four empty apartments and turned them into a multi-lens camera obscura in order to create massive panoramic prints. Barry is an expert in turning everyday things and locations into working cameras and has transformed numerous objects, like bread and watermelon, shipping container, campervan, and even a Manhattan skyscraper, into funtional…
Read more
NewsPhotography

Canon Captures 4.2-Gigapixel Photo of Priceless Japanese Artwork

The Japanese Cultural Heritage Inheritance Project partnered with Canon to make a visually identical copy of an ancient and priceless piece of Japanese art by combining a 4.2-gigapixel photo with the skills of artisans who practice ancient techniques. The Tsuzuri Project The Japanese Cultural Heritage Inheritance Project, also known as the Tsuzuri Project, is a joint effort by Canon and the…
Read more
NewsPhotography

A DIY Remote Mechanical Cable Release for a Large Format Camera

I do mainly large format photography, and I often take my own self-portrait by using my pneumatic cable release that has a long cable and air bulb release. However, I have long been thinking about how to make a more modern kind of remote cable release. In this article, I will show how I created a DIY remote cable release. Researching DIY Cable Releases I first searched the Internet for ideas on…
Read more
NewsPhotography

What to Check for When Buying a Used Film Camera and Lens

As with buying anything secondhand, it is a good idea to have a good idea of what to look for when buying a used film camera lest you spend money on one that has major problems. Thankfully, there are some simple ways to check for problems in film cameras and their lenses……
NewsPhotography

The M11 is Proof Leica Should Stick to Rangefinders

Leica has historically been known for rangefinder-style cameras but has branched away in recent years. But if there is one thing the company should take away from the praise the new M11 is getting, it’s that it should stick with what it’s good at. The new Leica…
NewsPhotography

Leica announces the M11 rangefinder camera, with 60MP BSI sensor

Leica has announced the M11, the newest member of its M-series rangefinder line of cameras. The M11 maintains the traditional M-series form factor, but includes a variety of features and upgrades that should appeal to Leica aficionados. The M11’s headline feature is a 60MP BSI CMOS sensor, featuring what Leica calls ‘Triple Resolution’ technology, allowing the camera to capture…
Read more