Digicams: The Cameras of the Modern Digital Rebellion

Even among those who might not consider themselves “serious” photographers, digicams have had near universal appeal, but why? We reached out to several digicam enthusiasts, spanning the spectrum from influencers and community managers to hobbyists, and asked them why they ha…

Nikon’s New Sensor Could Change How Photographers Capture Dynamic Range

Nikon has been changing its trajectory for the better. The company introduced iconic DSLRs, such as the Df, D3, and D850, as well as mirrorless cameras, including the Zf and Z9. With Nikon taking this year a bit more slowly, they seem to be searching for ways to make their upcom…

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In 2025, we’re trying to get to a minimum of 2,000 subscribers as part of our membership program! Capture One is discounted for members! The New Phoblographer membership is now based on our website. Yes, we moved away from the app. It was a bittersweet move — but what we’r…

This Week in the IndieWeb

November 21-28, 2025 Recent EventsFrom events.indieweb.org/archive: Homebrew Website Club Europe/London Wednesday, November 26 at 7:00pm Homebrew Website Club Edinburgh Tuesday, November 25 at 6:00pm EDINBURGH, Scotland: Costa Coffee (Upstairs) Front End Study Hall #041 Tu…

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In 2025, the Big Camera Brands Failed Photographers

A photographer, by definition, is someone who takes photographs with a purpose associated with producing still images. It isn't about creating video-related content for video. And if you were to even consider that for taxation purposes, you'd need to put yourself down as a multi…

Macaulay Culkin Watches Home Alone With His Kids Who Don’t Realize He’s Kevin

On tour for the 35th anniversary of Home Alone, Macaulay Culkin said his kids love the movie, but don’t know he’s Kevin. They’re only three and four years old, so this makes sense, but it’s still hilarious. And while they will even get excited when they see the young ch…

Rebecca Solnit: A Year on From Trump’s Victory, Resistance Is Everywhere. “There...

Rebecca Solnit: A Year on From Trump’s Victory, Resistance Is Everywhere. “There has, in fact, been a tremendous amount and variety of resistance and opposition and it’s mattered tremendously.”

Atul Gawande of Harvard’s School of Public Health: The Trump regime’s destruction...

Atul Gawande of Harvard’s School of Public Health: The Trump regime’s destruction of USAID “has already caused the deaths of six hundred thousand people, two-thirds of them children”.

A long profile of comics legend Alan Moore. “For the first time...

A long profile of comics legend Alan Moore. “For the first time in his 45-year career, Alan Moore is alone on the page.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

Context plumbing

These past few weeks I’ve been deep in code and doing what I think about as context plumbing. I’ve been building an AI system and that’s what it feels like. Let me unpack. Intent Loosely AI interfaces are about intent and context. Intent is the user’s goal, big or…

An Look at Fixing Noisy, Soft, and Old Shots with Aiarty

Every photographer knows the sinking feeling that comes when a strong image falls apart under closer inspection. You nailed the moment, the expression, the light, the composition, yet something in the file just isn’t right. Maybe the ISO was pushed too far in fading dusk. Mayb…

I’m still working on the KDO gift guide for this year. In...

I’m still working on the KDO gift guide for this year. In the meantime, here’s the 2024 edition, which has aged well and includes these popular Japanese nail clippers.

The 3 Best Full-Frame Cameras Under $1,000

Full-frame cameras do not need to be expensive. While you get many great DSLRs around this price, we have decided to look at a few options in the mirrorless segment to make things better. It also means you can build a set with third-party lenses, which will not cost you your ent…

“Australia is on course to meet a target of eliminating cervical cancer...

“Australia is on course to meet a target of eliminating cervical cancer by 2035, which, if achieved, will make it the first country to do so.” This is due in large part to their HPV vaccination campaign. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

The 3 Best Zoom Lenses From 3 Years Ago

Zoom lenses are pretty iconic. One of the reasons is that they continue to help photographers get that extra reach. Whether you are into street photography, portraits, weddings, or wildlife, a zoom can be of help. Today, we look at the best lenses in the zoom range that were int…

The 3 Best Prime Lenses from 3 Years Ago

Prime lenses may not be everyone's cup of tea, but they are perfect for many who want a simple, small setup. Photographers working with architecture, streets, or birds can rely on these lenses for their needs. Each of these primes has proven to be exceptional in many ways: they…