The 4 Best Sigma Lenses For Canon DSLRs

Sigma and Canon have recently joined forces, leading to widespread joy amongst Canon users. While Sigma is only catering to the RF-S mount, this leaves a lot to be desired for full frame users. But even before the announcement, Canon users were relying on Sigma lenses, and there…

Make Your Photos Look Like Early Digital, For Free

In December 2025, The Phoblographer turned 16 years old. I, as the Editor in Chief/Founder/Publisher, am pretty proud that I've been able to keep the online magazine around for that long. So for the belated sweet 16 and for the month of my personal 39th birthday, I'm giving a sp…

3 Leica Cameras With Stunning Dynamic Range

Leica is known for their exceptional range of cameras, one that can help photographers shoot across genres with ease. The Q series, for instance, has been for professional photographers who need a compact body for their day to day shoot, where as the M series helps those who nee…

This Week in the IndieWeb

February 13-20, 2026 Recent EventsFrom events.indieweb.org/archive: Homebrew Website Club - Düsseldorf/Germany Thursday, February 19 at 6:00pm DÜSSELDORF, Nordrhein-Westfalen: Xafé im KAP1 BibliothekscaféHomebrew Website Club (HWC) Düsseldorf is an in-person meeting for e…

An Introduction to Outsider Artist Henry Darger and His...

An Introduction to Outsider Artist Henry Darger and His Bizarre 15,000-Page Illustrated Masterwork.

Eliminating the Impossible

This is the Most Versatile Camera for Photographers Today

There are many cameras that are perfect in many ways. For instance, models such as the a9 series, the R5 series, or the X100 series. Each brand offers various options, but there is one camera that offers a complete package with ease: the Nikon Z6 III. Here is a quick look at wha…

The Greek Mythology Family Tree, Explained

Do you know your Gaia from your Cronus from your Zeus? In fewer than 15 minutes, this video provides a comprehensive overview of all the important Greek & Roman gods, goddesses, nymphs, heroes, monsters, demigods, and other assorted spiritual beings, who begat who, and what a…

The Color Game . “Humans can’t reliably...

The Color Game. “Humans can’t reliably recall colors. This is a simple game to see how good (or bad) you are at it. We’ll show you five colors, then you’ll try and recreate them.” I scored 39/50 but got a perfect score on one color.

Photographers Are Leaving Adobe Creative Cloud in Droves. We Wanted to Learn Exactly Why

We recently noticed another exodus from Adobe Creative Cloud on social media. We wanted to get a sense of how the Photography Community felt about Adobe, and you all did not disappoint.

Some of the best drone shots from the 2026 Winter...

Some of the best drone shots from the 2026 Winter Olympics.

‘Viking’ was a job description, not a matter...

‘Viking’ was a job description, not a matter of heredity, massive ancient DNA study shows. “These identities aren’t genetic or ethnic, they’re social. To have backup for that from DNA is powerful.”

Filtered for electricity and mayonnaise

1. Rain panels? Rain panels. researchers have found a way to capture, store and utilize the electrical power generated by falling raindrops, which may lead to the development of rooftop, power-generating rain panels. – The Debrief, Forget solar panels. Here come the rain p…

Loop

Loop is an award-winning animated short featuring a society where people live a perfectly looping existence, all in rhythm. Then one day… Tags: animation · video

An app called NonUSA is surging in popularity in Denmark...

An app called NonUSA is surging in popularity in Denmark; it “helps you identify and avoid American products in everyday life”. (Ironically, iOS-only for now…)

The Trump regime is still deporting people to wherever...

The Trump regime is still deporting people to wherever they want, facilitated by a corrupt Supreme Court.

“I am slowly coming around to a theory on the new...

“I am slowly coming around to a theory on the new cool: You have to essentially pre-deplatform yourself.”

TGI Fly Day

Naturally, I'll talk about MyTerms It's off to California, where I'll speak (and listen!) at the Summit on Human Agency.

 The Best Third-Party Nikon Lenses for Street Photography 

Nikon cameras and lenses have shown the prowess of mirrorless models in today's world. While the pair works perfectly fine together, there are instances when one wants to keep an extra pair of third-party lenses for their need, and sometimes, choosing first-party lenses can cost…

This 6×17 Camera Could Revolutionize Panoramic Film Photography

DIY cameras are all over the industry. Challenging to create, but certainly the most cost-effective way to produce unique images, many are turning to it in a saturated camera market. One of the popular formats so far has been panoramic cameras, which are now rising in demand. Af…

3 Tamron Lenses Nikon Wildlife Photographers Should Consider

Tamron lenses have been an ideal option for photographers across multiple genres. The company has recently partnered with Nikon to introduce lenses that work best with Nikon's system. When paired, Tamron and Nikon work as two bodies and one soul. If you are wondering which lense…

Fujifilm X-Pro 4: What Photographers Actually Want After Years of Waiting

The X-Pro series is Fujifilm's best lineup and perhaps the most sought-after. The company created the models with serious photographers in mind, offering innovations such as a hidden LCD, better color rendition, and great high ISO results. While it has been years since the X-Pro…

Tornado Spotting

I left dinner at the Uptown to stand at the corner of Kirkwood and College in downtown Bloomington, Indiana, to shoot the tornado my phone just told me had formed eight miles west of there. That’s where I was facing when I shot this video, from which I pulled a bunch of screen…