Fujifilm GFX100RF: The First Leaked Images Say a Lot

Fujifilm has recently mentioned that a huge contributor to its success rate is the Chinese market and its young population. This particularly pertains to the X100VI, which has had an all-time high demand for at least two more years. While the company is basking in the glory of t…

From unique to cleanups and weak: new low-level tools for efficiency

The Go Blog From unique to cleanups and weak: new low-level tools for efficiency Michael Knyszek 6 March 2025 In last year’s blog post about the unique package, we alluded to some new features then in proposal review, and we’re excited…

Canon EOS R1 Review: The Flagship That Could’ve Been an Update

In the world of photography, there are flagship cameras and Flagship Cameras. The latter is something of a unicorn – a device so well made and thought out that it ultimately defines the company and has the potential to define the industry. The Canon EOS R1 (R1 from here on out…

How Are You?

Hey folks. I’m gonna take a break from KDO for the rest the day today (unless we invade Canada this afternoon or something) — I worked for much of last weekend and need a breather. But I wanted to open up the comments here and ask: How are you doing? What’s your attention…

Report: You Live In An Embarrassing Country. “According to a new report...

Report: You Live In An Embarrassing Country. “According to a new report published Wednesday by the Pew Research Center, you live in a deeply embarrassing and barely functional country.” Evergreen piece from The Onion.

Yesterday’s letter from Heather Cox Richardson is a good one, drawing a...

Yesterday’s letter from Heather Cox Richardson is a good one, drawing a line from the Cold War to Putin’s rise in Russia (through “virtual politics”) to Russian interference in the 2016 election to the ongoing coup.

Xposure Festival: Where Does Visual Storytelling Stand in the Age of AI?

The Phoblographer spoke about the rise of artificial intelligence multiple times over the past few years, yet we believe it is a topic that still needs more awareness and discussion. One of the reasons is the technology's use, from the creation of memes to its infiltration into…

Glass Onion

I recently rewatched Glass Onion and had a couple thoughts about it. 1. Before settling in to watch, I’d remembered that Edward Norton’s mega-billionaire character Miles Bron bore some resemblance to Elon Musk, but I’d forgotten that the whole plot of the movie revolves…

3 Photo Books Selling Really Well

If you've been looking for great photo books to find inspiration for, then you're in the right place. The Phoblographer has worked to review loads of new photo books as they've become available. And on top of that, we also work to report on the projects associated with the books…

How a Robert Mapplethorpe Print Came ‘Close’ to Outselling an Ansel Adams Photo

Photo auctions have been one of the most grueling times for any photography enthusiast. Not only do they show the real-world demand for photography, but they also pit many great photographers against one another. For instance, Nan Goldin and Robert Frank were two photographers�…

How This Camera Phone Revolutionalized Photography

Today, we can capture thousands of images on our cell phones with just a click of a button and even share them with a few taps on the screen. This advancement has made our lives easier (and, at times, more complicated), allowing us to share the moments with our loved ones. While…

How Congress Can Delete DOGE. “DOGE’s parent agency, the US Digital Service...

How Congress Can Delete DOGE. “DOGE’s parent agency, the US Digital Service (USDS), was never statutorily authorized. In the grand scheme of the appropriations process, DOGE’s budget can be deleted if Congress decides to act.”

Meyer Optik Görlitz Biotar 75mm f1.5 II Review: Quirky And Soft Portrait Lens

I spent quite some time with the Meyer Optik Görlitz Biotar 75 f1.5 II lens for this review. For people like me who are sticklers for sharpness, this lens tested my patience thoroughly. It frustrated me to no end at times until I realized that using this lens to nail sharpness…

Buttondown makes it super-easy to migrate your newsletter from Substack. Plus: “Need...

Buttondown makes it super-easy to migrate your newsletter from Substack. Plus: “Need help migrating to Buttondown? Just contact our support team and we’ll take care of it for you!” No more excuses.

One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This

I love the international cover for Omar El Akkad’s new book, One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This (Bookshop, Amazon). It uses the original text of El Akkad’s tweet about the war in Gaza: One day, when it’s safe, when there’s no personal downside to cal…

Josh Marshall on corruption and legitimacy regarding the US govt’s judicial &...

Josh Marshall on corruption and legitimacy regarding the US govt’s judicial & executive branches. “We shouldn’t be thinking we’re going to wait on what any court decides. That’s only a half step from waiting to hear what Donald Trump decides.”

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From poet Joseph Fasano: For a Student Who Used AI to Write...

From poet Joseph Fasano: For a Student Who Used AI to Write a Paper. “I know your days are precious on this earth. But what are you trying to be free of? The living? The miraculous task of it?”

“Every time Social Security makes its way into the news is an...

“Every time Social Security makes its way into the news is an opportunity to push for a better & more inclusive form of Social Security: one that rewards caregivers, expands benefits, and provides something like an American dream worthy of the name.”

nikitonsky is being grumpy

nikitonsky: Jeez... Draw some borders (it’s a dropdown) Thanks Fuchen for the video #Dropdown #Minimalism #YouTube

Canva is Using Your Work To Train Its AI

The use of artificial intelligence is getting more mainstream day by day, with many camera manufacturers and software makers incorporating the technology to improve image making. An example is Sony's a1 II, where the company utilized an AI chip to help improve autofocus performa…

Paris Marx writes that the US is “a rogue state that cannot...

Paris Marx writes that the US is “a rogue state that cannot be trusted” and that our former allies “must form new alliances and end their dependence on US tech in response to Trump’s trade war”.

Trump’s Tour of Revenge Against the American People

Building on his walk-and-talk video from a couple of days ago, Jamelle Bouie writes about two of the easiest things to understand about Donald Trump. 1. The way in which “his every executive function exists to satisfy his ego”: One immediate response to all of this is to sa…

Doechii Officially Releases Anxiety (the Song, Lol)

A couple of weeks ago, I posted a YouTube video of Doechii singing and rapping about anxiety over Gotye’s Somebody That I Used To Know from 2019 that was going viral on Insta and TikTok. Well yesterday, Doechii officially released Anxiety as a single, so you can find it on Y…

Support the Site That Supports Real Photographers

Read this website and want to help? In 2025, we’re trying to get to a minimum of 2,000 subscribers! 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��…

Remember Digg? It’s back, in Pog fo— er, AI form. “How can...

Remember Digg? It’s back, in Pog fo— er, AI form. “How can we remove the janitorial work of moderators and community managers, and convert what they do every day into more of a kind of ‘director of vibes, culture and community?’” 💬 Join the discussi…