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Lenses Don’t Cause Perspective Distortion and ‘Lens Compression’

The focal length of lenses doesn’t cause perspective distortion, which is often explained as “lens compression.” Period. Now before you call me crazy and dismiss whatever I have to say, I’d like to invite you to take a dive into how lenses work and what actually causes perspective distortion. Definition There are two types of distortion in photography: optical and perspective. It is quite…
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Exclusive: Olympics photo editor confirms Canon's EOS R3 has a 24MP sensor

After speaking with with a photo editor who manages images captured by photographers at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, DPReview can confirm the maximum resolution of files coming straight out of Canon EOS R3 cameras being used at the Olympics is 6000 x 4000 pixels, meaning the sensor inside is 24MP. File sizes come in between 14MB and 16MB. Embed from Getty Images Earlier this week, we published…
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Epic Bear Fight Goes Down Feet Away from Camera Crew

A wildlife camera crew was in a bear blind (AKA hide) in Finland earlier this month when a pair of large bears showed up on the scene and decided to have a big, violent brawl just feet away from the hidden onlookers and cameras. Samuli Kiiveri, Olli Pietilä, and Tuomas…
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The Nikon Z9 Seen In Action at the Tokyo Olympics

While it is well-known that the Canon EOS R3 is being tested at the Olympics, Nikon has been a bit coyer with the status of its Z9. Over the past day, multiple photos have emerged that show that what is likely a functional prototype is indeed in attendance, however. Photolari has published two separate sets of images that show that there is at least one functional model of the Z9 at the…
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How to Improve Your Flat-Lay Food Photos

If you have scrolled through Instagram, I am sure you have seen the lovely, well framed and fun flat-lay food photos there. Flat-lays are images taken from above, which involves having your camera at a 180-degree angle and showing your subject flat on the surface. They are becoming increasingly popular all over the internet, making it essential to know how to take the perfect flat-lays. Below are…
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