Nikon Has a Problem

Yes, I know that's a vague title. But it's one that we've discussed many times here on the Phoblographer. We're talking about Nikon cameras and how they work with flashes and strobes. In several of our tests, we've found there to be lots of problems involving the use of flash --…

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The Best of the Best Fujifilm Cameras. There are Only Two

Fujifilm is one of the few companies that has truly revolutionized the way we view cameras. The company is popular for its X series devices, but with the introduction of medium format, Fujifilm proved it is in for a longer haul. Now competing with brands such as Phase One and Ha…

This Predatory Practice Can Rob Photographers of Lots of Money

In my office and in my living room are the photo books of several of my friends and heroes. And I'm well aware of the sacrifices that they've made to create these photo books. Many pay several thousands of dollars to make their books. And let me put it this way: I think that pho…

100 Notable Small Press Books of 2025. The big end-of-year lists mostly...

100 Notable Small Press Books of 2025. The big end-of-year lists mostly feature books from big publishers; this list aims to spread the attention to smaller publishers. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

Keene, NH has been replacing their stop-lighted intersections with roundabouts, resulting in...

Keene, NH has been replacing their stop-lighted intersections with roundabouts, resulting in big reductions in pollution, accidents & injuries, and costs. “Slowly moving is better than waiting at a light any day.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

Canon Might Be Building a Budget f2.8 STM Holy Trinity

A wide-aperture lens can be crucial for photographers. Not only will it give you better bokeh, but work wonders if you happen to make images in low light. Canon is one company that offers multiple such lenses in the range, but it appears that they wish to push boundaries as much…

Why Is Everyone Running In Rom-Coms?

I am not generally a fan of rom-coms so I didn’t think I was going to post Evan Puschak’s newest video, but he’s so good at them. Puschak argues that rom-coms are compelling because they reflect the modern challenge of finding meaning as individuals. In the modern day,…

I Was Stabbed in the Back With a Real Knife While Performing...

I Was Stabbed in the Back With a Real Knife While Performing Julius Caesar. “I realised what had happened while acting out my character’s death, and thinking: I have to lie here until the lights go down.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

On next-gen GLP-1 drugs. “A mere decade ago, obesity drugs powerful enough...

On next-gen GLP-1 drugs. “A mere decade ago, obesity drugs powerful enough for people to routinely drop double-digit percentages of their body weight were unheard-of. Today, there are two, and they feel ubiquitous.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

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A short video that explains *a lot* about the modern world &...

A short video that explains *a lot* about the modern world & conservatism. “They also want to feel normal. They want to walk around and see that most other people have made the same choice they made.” And that last line!

This Is Always Interesting: “52 Things I Learned In 2025”

One of my favorite end-of-year lists is Tom Whitwell’s annual record of 52 things he’s learned in the past year. Some favorites of mine from the 2025 installment: 4. You can unlock the wheels on a shopping cart by playing sounds on your phone. [Joseph Gabay] 5. In the UK…

PolarPro x Shortstache SHIFT Diopter Might Be an Alternative to a Macro Lens

PolarPro has been on a roll lately, releasing various lens filters aimed squarely at creative photographers. The new Shift Diopter lens filter is a collaboration with content creator and commercial photographer, Garrett “Shortstache” King. While a Diopter filter might not fu…

Photographing the Microscopic: Winners of Nikon Small World 2025. “Overall Winner: A...

Photographing the Microscopic: Winners of Nikon Small World 2025. “Overall Winner: A rice weevil perched on a grain of rice.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

Adding to an “overwhelming body of evidence”, a recent study showed that...

Adding to an “overwhelming body of evidence”, a recent study showed that “suicidality scores dropped significantly an average of two years and up to five years after [trans youth] received gender-affirming treatment”.

The Atlantic hurricane season has come to a close and Google’s DeepMind...

The Atlantic hurricane season has come to a close and Google’s DeepMind AI-based hurricane model performed really well in predicting track and intensity of storms. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

The Best Sony Full-Frame Cameras. There are Only Two

Sony cameras have been the first to pivot to mirrorless. The company saw the potential long before anyone else, and they decided to turn the lesser-known format into a profitable business. Over the past decade or so, the company has continued to push boundaries, introducing new…

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Tom Fishburne nails marketing bullshit across the ages.

Q: “Want to Feel Old?” A: “Yes.”

In 2010, Randall Munroe’s fiancée (now wife) was diagnosed with cancer. Every once in awhile, he updates his audience at XKCD on how that’s going. The most recent missive: Fifteen Years. If you’re not up on XKCD lore, here’s an explanation. 💞 Tags: canc…

The Most Unique Idea I’ve Seen All Year for Real Photographers

It's really hard to run across new ideas when you're on this side of the journalism desk. But when something does come up, I'm ever so intrigued and excited. You've obviously heard about printing your images. For some of us, that's probably not making it go far enough. So what a…

The Best Nikon Full Frame Cameras. There Are Only Two

Nikon cameras have been pretty great in myriad ways. The company has introduced some exciting models over the years, which have gone on to earn the title of cult classic. For instance, the D500 is perfect for anyone looking to buy an APS-C DSLR, while the Z6 III is the first dev…

This is One of the Most Innovative Autofocus Systems of 2025

Of any camera reviewer at a traditional publication, I'm often the one to dissent with others until they eventually say exactly what I do -- years later. And in this case, we're talking about autofocus. I'm going to be clear here: there's a bunch of us people who have been left…