Same Energy is a new Web tool that’s perfect for photographers looking for visual inspiration. It’s an AI-powered visual search engine that provides a fast and simple experience for exploring visually similar photos.
The website was created by Canadian developer Jacob Jackson, who launched it into beta last week.
“We believe that image search should be visual, using only a minimum of…
Lawyer Accidentally Uses Cat Camera Filter During Zoom Court Session
February 10, 2021
Camera filters have become all the rage in our social media and Snapchat age, but when funny filters accidentally get mixed with not-so-funny live Zoom meetings, hilarity can ensue. That’s what happened recently when a lawyer in a Zoom court session found himself stuck…
The Limited-Edition Leica Noctilux May Have Already Doubled in Value
February 10, 2021
In January, Leica announced the re-issue of the classic Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH. The silver edition was limited to 100 pieces and an official Leica reseller is claiming its value has already doubled.
In a note on its Facebook Page, Lcameras.com — an official Leica…
Taking a Photo with the 130-Year-Old Rochester Premo B Camera
February 10, 2021
Photographer Roberto Serrini received an antique camera as a gift from his father: a Rochester Premo B. Curious to see what it was like shooting with this camera as if it was 1893, Serrini decided to give see what that process was like.
The Rochester Premo B shoots tintypes and is one of the first consumer cameras ever made. It was made by the Rochester Optical Company in 1893, which makes the…
Sample gallery: The Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 on the GFX 100
February 10, 2021
The GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR is a sort of medium zoom for Fujifilm’s GFX cameras, giving users a 35mm-equivalent focal length of around 36-80mm. We’ve actually found it to be a really handy range for all types of subjects, and the lens looks to be more than…
Photographer and video producer Kevin Raposo wanted to test how Samsung’s new Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphone compares to a $6,000 professional DSLR camera. Specifically, Raposo wants to see how the 108MP image sensor in the S21 Ultra compares to the 20.2MP image sensor in…
A Quick Look at Using Negative Space in Photos
February 9, 2021
Negative space in photography, design, sculpture, or any other creative pursuit is equally as important as is positive space in overall composition.
It’s all about finding the right balance.
Simply put, positive space is the actual subject while negative space (also called white space) is the area surrounding the subject.
The latter acts as breathing room for your eyes. Too little negative…
Alice Camera Brings AI and Deep Learning to a Full-Size Camera
February 9, 2021
In an attempt to bridge the gap between the power of computational photography that is backed by artificial intelligence and the physical benefits of larger sensors and optics, Alice Camera was born. The device promises to bring the benefits of both formats into one device.
Adobe Adds Easy Collaboration, Asynchronous Editing to Photoshop
February 9, 2021
Adobe is leaning a bit more into the benefits of a cloud-based architecture with the rollout of an easy collaboration button and asynchronous editing in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Fresco. The “Invite to Edit” button is available starting today.
The update allows…
Canon Unveils the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT, Version 2
February 9, 2021
Canon has announced the availability of the ST-E3-RT Version 2, an update of the original model. This new version enables a few new features like wireless second-curtain sync, new FE memory mode, and support for low-power “micro flash.”
The wireless second-curtain sync is particularly useful for long exposure photography. This new feature can fire a flash at the end of the exposure to, as…
