Can You Spot the Humans?

Can You Spot the Humans?

What a camera. No in-camera stabilization, no sensor self-cleaning mechanism, no video. But unmatched handling, the right size and weight — and a sensor churning out velvet smooth imagery. Its a photo taking machine that looks a bit overpriced considering its specs with 39 focus points only and not even maximum 1/8,000th of a second […]

The Human Brain, Sort of a Virtual Darkroom

The Human Brain, Sort of a Virtual Darkroom

More precisely, the human brain can develop a negative! Now this is just freaky and it works: Instructions: Stare at the red dot on the girl’s nose for 30 seconds. Turn your eyes to a plain surface (your ceiling or blank wall). Blink repeatedly and quickly while still looking at the plain surface. The brain […]

Memorial Day Specials

Memorial Day Specials

B&H Photo has some nice Memorial Day specials on $200 – $400 cameras and $400 – $1,000 cameras:

Great Deal on All-in-One Sigma 18-250mm

Great Deal on All-in-One Sigma 18-250mm

Pretty good deal on the all-in-one, optically stabilized Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM for Canon and Nikon mounts. This lens sells for $345++ everywhere else. Here you get this zoom’s great value and versatility for $260. Use coupon code 260SIGMALS at checkout. Coupon expires May 27, 2014.

First Ever GoPro City Tour of Pyongyang

First Ever GoPro City Tour of Pyongyang

Singapore photographer Aram Pan does it again: he has just returned form a photography trip to North Korea. Right, you remember his first trip to the terra incognita in October 2014. Aram was once again given official approval by the North Korean state government to conduct photography within the reclusive state. Although he was escorted […]

Are Airport X-Ray Machines Really Safe for Digital Cameras?

Are Airport X-Ray Machines Really Safe for Digital Cameras?

Right, as a film shooter back in the day, who wouldn’t be wary of airport X-ray scanners. It often took a great deal of effort to convince staff that under no circumstances I’ll let my precious rolls of film through that machine. That was in the days when we were served metal cutlery in planes […]

The Sony RX100 Mark III File

The Sony RX100 Mark III File

While I’m not a friend of miniaturization for the sake of miniaturization — you still have to be able to comfortably hold a camera! — Sony engineers once again cheat physics and make possible what seemed to be science fiction not too long ago. The third edition of the successful RX100 lineup with a new […]

Steve McCurry’s Afghanistan

Steve McCurry’s Afghanistan

Steve McCurry‘s magnificient Afghanistan work needs no further words. Explore the rugged beauty of Afghanistan through the lens of Magnum photographer Steve McCurry. Watch him talk about his mostly older work that hasn’t lost any of its magic: CNN has an additional Steve McCurry Afghanistan gallery.

Hands-On Photography Tour in Asia, Anyone?

Hands-On Photography Tour in Asia, Anyone?

Sorry everyone for not updating THEME daily, got way too many things at my hands these days. Awaiting a Df delivery that might not happen in time before a longer trip, then paperwork, bureaucrazy, real work, etc. The other day though I had an idea and, well, why not share it with you. You can […]

What Passion for Photography Is All About

What Passion for Photography Is All About

Here’s a video by Andy Newman, the brain behind Why We Create. “Dare to dream a little bigger,” says Andy — who’s producing a documentary series on photography and inspiration. The latest episode goes behind the scenes with photographer Nick Fancher as he shares why he creates work he’s passionate about. The video could be […]

Whenever Truth Matters: Izitru Rates Authenticity of Digital Images

Whenever Truth Matters: Izitru Rates Authenticity of Digital Images

Welcome to Izitru, a new photo hosting service that applies image forensic technology to analyze whether an image originates in-camera or is changed substantially by editing means. To get the service’s highest seal of approval an image must pass six forensic tests. You’ll say every digital image today is in some way post-processed. Some, however, […]

Men and Women in Photography — Still a Man’s World?

Men and Women in Photography — Still a Man’s World?

By LEANNE COLE This is not a discussion about whether men or women are better photographers, I think we have proven time and time again that gender has nothing to do with it. I am more interested in the bigger picture and how the world perceives women photographers and men photographers. They have been saying […]

Camera Makers, Give Us Focus Bracketing

Camera Makers, Give Us Focus Bracketing

I’ll have a copyright on this one! Seriously, modern cameras offer all kinds of bracketing for exposure, ISO, white balance — even aperture they give us for varying depths of field. How about automated focus bracketing, anyone?! I mean any camera these days should be able to communicate with the lens to bracket focusing steps […]

Lens WTF?! “Modulation Transfer Function” (MTF Chart) Explained

Lens WTF?! “Modulation Transfer Function” (MTF Chart) Explained

For some those MTF charts are the holy grail when buying a lens. If as a photographer sharpness is important to you, then you must understand this stuff. Right, sharpness means different things to different people. MTF however is like a universal language. It’s the terminology used by lens designers. In the end it’s all […]

Panasonic GH4 in Stock

Panasonic GH4 in Stock

Tried to get your hands on the brand new, hot Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4, world’s first* DSLM with 4K video recording capability? Currently, Ritz Camera is one of the few camera stores with inventory on this weather-proof best seller that takes the renowned GH3’s image quality to a new level for still photographers and cinematographers alike. […]

Lexar Pro Cards 2-Pack Specials

Lexar Pro Cards 2-Pack Specials

Time to dig in on super fast memory cards — great Adorama specials on Lexar professional memory cards. Free shipping on every item, valid through May 17, 2014.

Sony A77 Mark II — A Solid Performer Just Got Even Better

Sony A77 Mark II — A Solid Performer Just Got Even Better

With Sony announcing its new APS-C flagship, the Sony A77 Mark II with an improved 24.3MP CMOS sensor and maximum ISO 51,200 sensitivity, we’re told three things. First, Sony’s translucent mirror technology SLT is not dead. You might say the problem with SLT is that the mirror isn’t actually translucent but only semi-translucent, meaning part […]

Want One! Walley POS-86, Probably Greatest Camera Ever

Want One! Walley POS-86, Probably Greatest Camera Ever

“Greatest” camera ever in the totally literal sense. Well if you wanna go retro, this is “living” the reverse trend in consumer electronics — or maybe it parodies the endless production and marketing of prosumer cameras: (via Walley Films)

Street Photographers, This Is How to Approach Strangers

Street Photographers, This Is How to Approach Strangers

He needs no introduction: Brandon Stanton, the high school dropout behind the photo blog Humans of New York and the #1 New York Times bestselling book of the same name. No way he’s the world’s best photographer or journalist, he says, even though with meanwhile 10,000 people photographed he achieved quite a feat in a […]

Sony NEX-6 & Canon 6D Fire Sale

Sony NEX-6 & Canon 6D Fire Sale

Get the Canon 6D full-framer for $1,699 only, that’s $200 off list price. Available from Amazon and B&H Photo — with the latter including $152.85 free accessories and 2% reward. And here’s the Sony NEX-6 fire sale, over 40% off list prices: Get the Sony Alpha NEX-6L/B (black) bundle with 16-50mm zoom for $524 (list […]

Steve McCurry’s Quest for the Perfect Filson + Magnum Camera Bag

Steve McCurry’s Quest for the Perfect Filson + Magnum Camera Bag

Magnum photographers Steve McCurry and David Alan Harvey are on a quest to solve a fundamental functionality roadblock in the world of professional photography. One thing they never want to worry about is whether their equipment is protected and accessible at all times, reports Time magazine. “A big part of what we do is cart […]

Here’s How to Revamp Your Portrait Photography

Here’s How to Revamp Your Portrait Photography

Say what you want, despite huge advancements in technology and an abundant choice of photographic gear and possibilities, despite so many more choices the human being to this day remains photography’s most fascinating and rewarding subject/object. Here are a few suggestions on how to improve your portrait photography. Right, you’re a purist and use camera […]

$$$ Off High Speed Memory Cards

$$$ Off High Speed Memory Cards

Samsung memory cards promotion, valid through May 10, 2014: Samsung “3 PACK” 32GB SDHC Pro UHS-1 Class 10 Memory Card, Upto 80MB/s Read, Upto 40MB/s Write Regular Price: $89.85 Sale: $49.95 Samsung “3 PACK” Pro Class 10 (UHS-1) 32GB microSDHC Flash Card with Adapter, Up to 70MB/s Read & 20MB/s Write Speed Regular Price: $149.85 […]

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