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Photography Life
- Posted on Thursday April 03, 2025
Have you ever wondered about the origin of your cameras and lenses? Nikon has changed their manufacturing process quite a bit over the years. Although they do continue to make some of their equipment in Japan, most is now made in Thailand and China. Here's the situation today! Continue Reading » - Posted on Thursday April 03, 2025
Nikon just announced their newest mirrorless camera - an update to the Nikon Z5 called the Z5 II! This new camera raises the bar of performance and effectively matches the Nikon Zf in features. That said, the price has gone up, too: the original Z5 was $1400 at launch, while the Z5 II is $1700. Continue Reading » - Posted on Wednesday April 02, 2025
In-body image stabilization, or IBIS, has become quite good at providing stabilization for photos at moderately low shutter speeds. But IBIS is not great for handheld video, and that’s where video gimbals come in. These handheld devices use much larger motors to provide additional stabilization, meaning much smoother video. I recently tested one of DJI’s latest gimbals, the DJI RS4 Mini, which is one of the less expensive options that still fits a full-size mirrorless camera. How did it perform? Continue Reading » - Posted on Wednesday April 02, 2025
This is not an April Fool's joke! Today, we launched a big feature on the Photography Life Member Page - a new series of daily photography tips, tricks, and inspiration. The first one is already out, and we won't stop as long as Photography Life is alive and kicking! Continue Reading » - Posted on Monday March 31, 2025
Today, I am thrilled to announce the release of one of the biggest projects we've ever done at Photography Life: our new Online Workshop, "Mastering Milky Way Photography"! This video course takes a deep dive into the principles of Milky Way photography, and in particular, how to capture photos of the night sky with maximum quality. Continue Reading » - Posted on Monday March 31, 2025
Last Sunday, I had the unique opportunity to attend a screening of “Koudelka Crosses the Same River.” The documentary was made by editing backstage videos taken during photographer Josef Koudelka’s work on the Ruins cycle, and after the screening, there was a wonderful discussion with the director and cinematographer, and also with Koudelka himself. Continue Reading » - Posted on Sunday March 30, 2025
Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago where nature reigns supreme, provides a unique and challenging photographic experience. While many trips to this region focus on wildlife, and I’ve traveled there for that purpose, too, the Arctic landscape is an incredibly captivating subject. I'll explore it in this article. Continue Reading » - Posted on Friday March 28, 2025
Just two years ago, Canon introduced its budget R50 APS-C camera with the RF mount. Now, Canon has announced a vlogging variant of the R50, the EOS R50V. And, alongside the R50V, Canon has also announced the PowerShot V1, a compact camera with a large sensor and good video features. Continue Reading » - Posted on Thursday March 27, 2025
Canon has announced two new lenses: a high-end 20mm f/1.4 prime and a modestly-priced APS-C power zoom mainly meant for its new Canon R50V vlogging camera. Although these lenses are quite different in many ways, both have features targeted at those who shoot stills and video. Continue Reading » - Posted on Thursday March 27, 2025
In nature photography - where the image is unlikely to be prepared, posed, or lit by the photographer - one's unique personal style may be less apparent than, say, in a studio portrait. A photographer cannot claim full responsibility for results that heavily depend on natural conditions, right? Well, I disagree. Continue Reading »
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