4 of the Best Viltrox Lenses Every Photographer Will Love

Prime lenses are some of the popular options for those wanting brighter apertures. While there are good first-party options, one must remember that they are often expensive for young photographers. If you are someone who is willing to purchase a new prime, then we have some incr…

nikitonsky is being grumpy

nikitonsky: Anonymous submission. This is worse than I could ever imagine. Original text follows: --- Your bank re-works their website. Here's what you have to do to log in: - Use existing username + password: prompt “activate your account!” - Enter name, birthdate, email,…

For $25/Year: Get Us Ad Free With Perks

It's the best deal around! I started to do things that otherwise would seem crazy for a publisher of a niche photography online magazine to do. For starters, this year, the Phoblographer may actually make a printed magazine again. But in addition to that, we didn't sell any ads…

120 Film: Is It Really Better Than Digital?

We also need to talk about loading 120 film, because even if you have experience with 35mm film, 120 is a totally different beast in terms of how you load it. You see, 120 film comes on rolls, so it's just one long roll of film.

This Week in the IndieWeb

May 29 through June 5, 2026 Recent EventsFrom events.indieweb.org/archive: Front End Study Hall #052 Thursday, June 4 at 10:00am Online! Zoom!Front End Study Hall is an HTML + CSS focused group meeting, held on Zoom to experiment and learn with the basic building blocks of the…

If Time is Money, Then Our Presets Save You a Fortune

The less time you need to spend editing, the better. When we made our presets, we made them with the intent of having photographers be able to work without the need for AI replacing what they do. Indeed, these presets are all about authenticity and replicating a look that AI can…

Freshday

Check it out Watching a presentation by SwissVault right now. Looks cool.

Da Vinci Resolve Photo Editor Review: Don’t Bother

For nearly a decade now Da Vinci Resolve has stood out as the editing software of choice for Hollywood (and content creators wanting to feel like they belong there). What always astonished me was the amount of pro-grade features they provided with their entirely free software. G…

Summer Fridays, Open Thread

I’m observing summer Fridays here at KDO again this year, which means I (mostly) won’t be posting here on Fridays. If past years are any guide, this doesn’t actually have too much of an effect on how much I work or post…more of a redistribution of time & effort. But i…

Self-driving legs to walk me to the office

When we end up voluntary ceding control of our own body parts to AI (for example so we can automatically walk around the grocery story while simultaneously catching up on boxsets on a VR headset) I wonder what that will feel like. The underlying tech is currently in research…

The 4 Best Cameras for Travel Photographers from 2023

Travel photography is one of the popular options in the medium. Many young photographers and serious enthusiasts rely on a camera that can take a beating. If you are a serious photographer, then here are some full frame cameras that can be ideal solutions for your journey. Witho…

Planetary Science

Illustrated break-downs of how common objects work ....

Illustrated break-downs of how common objects work. Currently featuring a mechanical pencil, PEZ dispenser, retractable pen, and Zippo lighter.

The 4 Best All-Round Zoom Lenses From Tamron Under $2000

When it comes to choosing a good zoom lens, people are often stuck with some limiting options. However, when one is traveling, they often rely on a lens that can get a wide focal range, without the need of carrying two different lenses. Tamron is a manufacturer that has worked o…

The Best Canon Camera Kit for Astrophotographers

When it comes to choosing a lens that is compact and offers nice bokeh, you are met with only a handful of options. While some lenses can be out of your budget, others can often leave you dissatisfied. Lensbaby, who is known to create some exceptional offerings, is now introduci…