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The Phoblographer (Feed)
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Viltrox Vintage Z1 Pro Review: An Affordable Pocket Flash with TTL and High-Speed Sync
The Viltrox Vintage Z1 Pro's brings TTL and High-Speed Sync at an impossibly low price. Here's how it performed in the real world.
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kottke.org (Feed)
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I have always liked Steve Kerr, but I did not expect to...
I have always liked Steve Kerr, but I did not expect to read this whole 15,000-word profile of him at ESPN. Really interesting throughout.
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Handy app: “Point your camera at anything (a dress,...
Handy app: “Point your camera at anything (a dress, a paint swatch, a flower, your kid’s drawing) and What Color Is This? names the color instantly.” I like the increasingly specific color labels (e.g. blue to light blue to Tiffany blue).
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The Nikon Z50 II May Become More Expensive
With the announcement of tariffs, many American photographers were forced to pay extra when buying a new camera or its accessories. While the tariffs are gone, little has changed to relax the MRP for newer models. As the situation appears to be stressful, it appears that Nikon i…
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“In 2014, the Dutch scholar Hans Corneel de Roos...
“In 2014, the Dutch scholar Hans Corneel de Roos first noticed that the Icelandic version of Dracula was in fact not a translation, but was rather a very different novel from Stoker’s version.” The “translation” was published in 1901.
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The 2 Best Cameras for Travel Photography to Buy Used
Travel photography is one of the few genres that requires two things: portability, and a good zoom lens. With more and more photographers opting for retro cameras with small built, it is becoming clear that size, after all, matters a lot. Keeping this in mind, here are some comp…
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The Tariffs are Gone. Why Didn’t Camera Brands Drop Their Prices?
Ever since President Trump's tariffs were considered unlawful, brands have been working to sue him to get money back. What's crazier is that they're not passing those savings onto their customers. This is behavior that's reminiscent of abusive companies who only care about thems…
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Think Tank PressPass 20 Review: No One Knew it Was a Camera Bag
This bag is technically the right size for most people looking to carry gear for a quick photowalk or outdoor shoot. And it can carry the right amount of gear for such situations. Somehow, though, I wish the Think Tank PressPass 20 were still a bit more roomy. Read on to underst…
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Doc Searls Weblog (Feed)
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SB Day
Coasting I'm in Santa Barbara now, and it is typically perfect outside. Love living here, even though I mostly don't. Talk about dumb Last Thursday's post, titled Person Networks, was occasioned by outreach by a friend who urged me by email to join Intelligence.com, a slick new-…
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Stop Making Content. Start Making Art. (Here’s How)
Social media algorithms are rigged against photographers. Video gets pushed, photos get buried even when your single image has more soul than a thousand AI-generated TikToks with the same robotic voice-over. But here's what they don't want you to know: Your photography isn't the…
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The Best Sigma Lenses for Landscape Photography Under $400 (APS-C)
Sigma has some of the most impressive lenses, that have grown in number. The company has never shied away from trying new focal ranges, and it has been the best for many photographers. Landscape photographers have multiple options that they can choose from. So, today, we look at…
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One of Micro Four Thirds’ Most Iconic Lenses Is Being Discontinued
The Micro Four Thirds system may not be for everyone, but it certainly is popular amongst many photographers. Companies such as Olympus and Panasonic have created some wonderful lenses for the system, but it appears that one of the options is now reaching the end of production.…
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