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The Phoblographer (Feed)
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Dear Camera Manufacturers: Viltrox Isn’t the Enemy. Trump Is
Recently, Viltrox has been coming under a lot of pressure that they don't deserve. Sony's camera system doesn't offer it the support that it does the Japanese manufacturers. And Nikon is currently in the middle of a court case with Viltrox. But genuinely, all Viltrox is doing is…
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kottke.org (Feed)
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“What if we taught students to use AI critically,...
“What if we taught students to use AI critically, rather than insisting they ignore it or assume they’re using it to cheat?” asks college freshman Maximilian Milovidov. “Students will reach for these tools, whether universities ban them or not.”
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New web game that takes 2 min to play (and perhaps a...
New web game that takes 2 min to play (and perhaps a lifetime to master?): Outsmart. “Five rounds, first to 3 wins. In each round, the higher bet wins. You have 100 total points, so bet wisely. Can you outsmart the machine?”
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Gugusse and the Automaton
The Library of Congress recently discovered a copy of a “long-lost” film made in ~1897 by George Méliès called Gugusse and the Automaton (Gugusse et l’Automate), which “had not been seen by anyone in likely more than a century” and “was the first appearance on film…
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Doc Searls Weblog (Feed)
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Behind the Eye Ball
Here's not looking at you, kid Three and a half weeks after cataract surgery on my left eye, vision improvement seems to have plateaued. I'd say it's 20/80. The new lens is fine, but the corneal edema persists, so it feels like it's smeared with vaseline. My right eye, which had…
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The Yashica Tank Looks Just Like a Classic Fuji Digicam
The Japanese company Yashica is known for introducing small, compact cameras that are cost-effective yet fun to shoot with. As the company grows its portfolio, it has introduced yet another model designed for creators who want to shoot more with less hassle. At the same time, it…
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GPS jamming and spoofing is becoming commonplace in war...
GPS jamming and spoofing is becoming commonplace in war. “Ships in the region’s waters found their navigation systems had gone haywire, erroneously indicating that the vessels were at airports, a nuclear power plant and on Iranian land.”
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The fish doorbell in Utrecht is back for another season!...
The fish doorbell in Utrecht is back for another season! “Did you spot a fish? Press the Fish Doorbell! Then our lock keeper can let the fish through.”
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This 14-Year-Old Canon DSLR Captured a Winning Photo at the British Wildlife Photography Awards
Wildlife photography is one of the most demanding genres of the medium. It not only requires one to gather knowledge about animal behaviour, but also to work with some of the most advanced equipment to get the shot you desire. However, the latter was proven wrong recently by the…
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The Hidden Hope in the Darkness
On the occasion of the release of her latest book, The Beginning Comes After the End, Rebecca Solnit sat down for an interview with David Marchese of the NY Times. Here’s the video version: This is a great interview. Marchese’s first question is about how we find the po…
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The NY Times went back through a century of...
The NY Times went back through a century of women’s obituaries “to re-examine them with the benefit of distance — to see what was emphasized, what was minimized, what might have been left unsaid”. https://bsky.app/profile/prisonculture.bsky.social
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The 3 Panasonic Cameras Built for Shooting in the Dark
Panasonic has some of the most innovative cameras for hybrid shooters. The company was initially working with smaller sensors, but since the launch of its full frame lineup, Panasonic is now the go-to company if you want cinematic images with ease. While most of their cameras ar…
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The 3 Best Retro Cameras That Turn 10 in 2026
Retro-looking cameras may seem like a thing of the past, but the story is far from over. With many young photographers continuing the trend of buying devices that not only shoot good images but also look a certain way, there are some who are turning to older models that won't co…
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Stun Day
But their work has not My photos on Flickr (here and here) have had more than 20 million views. The photo with the most views is this one (above) with 83,000+ so far. It was shot with a camcorder to accompany a conversation I was having with somebody about gold crowns and inlays…
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What You Always Wanted to Know About Fuji Lenses
For years, the Phoblographer has been reporting on tech specs of lenses when they're announced. And often we'll see something like, "7 elements in 5 groups." But like, really, what the hell does that mean? Why is it important when all these lenses have such similar image quality…
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The 3 Best Canon Zoom Lenses for Mirrorless Users
Canon mirrorless users are often photographers who enjoy pristine image quality. Keeping this in mind, the company has introduced multiple lenses over the years, and the RF mount has further advanced this pursuit with newer launches. However, sometimes, it becomes a challenge to…
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Oatmeal (Feed)
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Goblin Farmer in early access
I’m releasing a game into “early access!” The game is very much not done, but I’ve been working on it for about a year, and think it is time to get some other folks’ opinion of it and to make sure it, like, you know, runs alright. Goblin Farmer is somewhere between Pi…
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Dozens of former employees of Noma tell of abuse &...
Dozens of former employees of Noma tell of abuse & violence at the hands of its chef/owner, René Redzepi. Punching, screaming, shoving, stabbing, slamming, intimidation, ridicule, blacklisting. What an asshole.
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