Racial bias is well documented in photography—consider, for example, photographers’ inability to capture and expose darker skin tones with film. Within the emulsion of film, the chemicals that recapitulate light, is inherent social bias. There’s a distinct prejudice within the algorithms of our digital imaging technologies.
Mainstream media are bereft of, or misrepresent, people of color.
Leica M10 Monochrom vs Kodak Tri-X 400: B&W Digital vs Film
August 19, 2021
The Leica M10 Monochrom is a $9,000 digital camera dedicated to black-and-white photography, but how does it compare to a $10 roll of Kodak Tri-X 400 black-and-white film? That’s what the folks at Camera West TV decided to find out.
In the 10.5-minute video above…
Atomos brings EOS R5 8K ProRes RAW to its NinjaV+
August 19, 2021
Atomos has announced a firmware update for its Ninja V+ monitor/recorder enabling 8K output from the Canon EOS R5 to be encoded as ProRes RAW.
The upgrade allows the camera’s Raw video stream to be recorded for extended periods (typically up to the capacity of the…
We now know a little more about the 'accessory shoe' on Canon's forthcoming EOS R3 camera system
August 19, 2021
It seems we may know a little more about the ‘accessory shoe’ Canon has confirmed will be onboard its forthcoming EOS R3 mirrorless camera.
Earlier today, Canon unveiled its new XF605 professional camcorder. This is the first device to feature the company’s new ‘accessory shoe,’ likely the very same one we can expect to see in the EOS R3. While Canon hasn’t directly confirmed the…
More than a year after first showing off its concept, camera accessory manufacturer Tilta now has its Cooling Cage for Canon’s EOS R5 and R6 mirrorless cameras available to purchase.
As the concept laid out, the Tilta Cooling Cage is effectively a fan that you attach to…
Canon has unveiled a new professional 4K camcorder and a new 8K-suitable pro BCTV zoom lens. The Canon XF605 is a ‘compact’ 4K camcorder designed for solo shooters. The XF605 is 10% smaller and 600g lighter than the Canon XF705. The new lens is the 10×16 KAS…
Licensing Photos for Revenue Starts with an Archive
August 18, 2021
It may seem obvious to some of you but I’ve presented this material enough to know that it’s best to never assume everyone understands what an archive actually is, how to create one, and, ultimately, how to leverage it for income. So let’s just start with a clear definition of a photo archive.
A photo archive is a collection of photographs. There, that was simple! There are photo archives…
A collection of early American photography from Larry J. West has been acquired by the Smithsonian American Art Museum, transforming the museum’s holdings. West’s collection includes 286 pieces from the 1840s, when daguerreotypes started to show up in the US, to about…
In its annual tradition, Adobe has announced a list of talented and extraordinary photographers who have been named as 2021 Adobe Rising Stars of Photography. One of them, Anna Neubauer, has shared her insight on what it means to her and how she breaks away from industry…
This Watch Was Inspired by the TLR Camera
August 18, 2021
If you’re a fan of both photography and watches, the new TACS ATL was designed just for you. It’s a watch that features a design inspired by the iconic twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera.
Unveiled back TACS in March, the ATL (which stands for Automatic Twin Lens) joins TACS’ Lens Series of watches inspired by various lens and camera designs.
In case you’re not familiar with vintage cameras, a…
