The Anti-Smartphone Camera That Turns Everyday Moments Into Film-Like Memories

Smartphone cameras are important for many young creators who can't afford basic models. However, with the vintage trend making a comeback, many photographers are looking at older cameras to get away from the usual digital images. To help those who want film-like images at a cost…

The Only Two Mid-Range Cameras From Fujifilm We Recommend

Fujifilm cameras are exceptional in many ways. They offer some great colors, details, and even high ISO performance. However, many Fujifilm cameras are pretty expensive, and this is even more pronounced with the latest tariffs. If you are someone who is looking for a mid-range c…

VSCO’s New AI Editing Feature Is Driving Its Own Users Away

With artificial intelligence taking center stage, many photography platforms have gradually begun to embrace AI in ways one can't even imagine. Adobe and Shutterstock both offer AI-based features for photographers, ranging from changing the sky to removing backgrounds from a com…

Who New?

Air in LA Two pieces of interesting info from this clip on Reddit: 1) Don't have any plane, much less another gigantic A380, take off after another one like it. 2) LA Flights is an online YouTube channel doing live reporting of flights in and out of LAX. From bad to wurst Fortun…

How to Be Old, Lesson 1

I’ve been young a long time. My chronometer says 78.4685 years, which is long for a human but short for a rock. I know a lot of rocks. It helps to have perspective. I still work. A lot. I’ve outgrown getting paid, though my work is still valuable. (Or so I believe.) But it��…

This Week in the IndieWeb

January 9-16, 2026 Recent EventsFrom events.indieweb.org/archive: Front End Study Hall #044 Thursday, January 15 at 10:00am Online! Zoom!Front End Study Hall is an HTML + CSS focused group meeting, held on Zoom to experiment and learn with the basic building blocks of the web.…

A Visualization of the Evolution of Paris, 300 BCE to 2025

This is an animated 3D visualization of the growth of Paris from 300 BCE to the present day. It was made with Blender (no AI) by Christian Ivan, who notes that it’s a “simplification” and so might not be 100% accurate. To my eye, the broad strokes are all there. The subt…

The Only Two Prime Lenses You Need for the Sony a7 V

The Sony a7 V is a camera equipped with a 33MP sensor, and it is touted as the best option for entry-level photographers. While there are various lenses one can opt for, there are two primes that are the best for those who want brighter apertures and lighter weight. If you are s…

The rate at which the universe is expanding differs depending on how...

The rate at which the universe is expanding differs depending on how it’s measured. Gravitationally lensed supernovas could solve the discrepancy; the lensing allows for the tracking of the supernovas over time.

The Ping-Pong Hustler Who Inspired ‘Marty Supreme’. “If Chalamet has found, in...

The Ping-Pong Hustler Who Inspired ‘Marty Supreme’. “If Chalamet has found, in this role, an all-time character, it is surely in no small part because Reisman was an all-time character.” (Saw the movie; loved it.)

Friday Afternoon Lights

Don't use the A word Washington State University: Using the term ‘artificial intelligence’ in product descriptions reduces purchase intentions.

How Russia’s Children Got So Violent. “There is no positive ideology for...

How Russia’s Children Got So Violent. “There is no positive ideology for children in a country fighting a murderous war.” Ultranationalist & xenophobic violence is encouraged by Putin’s regime.

This website is compiling a sourced list of ICE abuses in Minnesota....

This website is compiling a sourced list of ICE abuses in Minnesota. (Click on “List” for the full listing.)

Photos of China’s Green Energy Transition

These photos by Chu Weimin show the mind-boggling scale of China’s green energy buildout. Last year China installed more than half of all wind and solar added globally. In May alone, it added enough renewable energy to power Poland, installing solar panels at a ra…

The Fujifilm X Pro 3 Now Sells for More Than it Was Brand New

On November 27th, 2019, I bought the Fujifilm X Pro 3 in Dura Silver from Adorama for $1,999.95. Back then, I called it a GOAT of a camera. A few years ago, I finally ended up giving it away to my best friend as a long-term loaner because Fujifilm refused to do any major firmwar…

Wikipedia turns 25 years old. (I can’t believe it’s only been around...

Wikipedia turns 25 years old. (I can’t believe it’s only been around for 25 years…trying to imagine the web without it is impossible at this point.)

At the Stone Skimming World Championships in Scotland (at an old slate...

At the Stone Skimming World Championships in Scotland (at an old slate quarry), it’s distance that counts, not the number of skips. “Anyone who is familiar with slate could instinctively tell you that it’s a particularly good rock for skimming.”

International Station

What Happened to Terry Richardson?

We've been discussing photographers who were once famous, then fell into obscurity, and today, we bring you another name that was once popular but is no longer as active: Terry Richardson. Born in 1965, Richardson has shot for popular brands and magazines, but he disappeared fro…

Brightin Star Announces A Super Fast 50mm f1.05 Lens

When it comes to 50mm lenses, we're usually used to hearing about the fast ones being the f1.8 and even f1.4 lenses. The f1.2 ones are often the most coveted ones, but they're usually chunky and expensive. Putting all of those stereotypes to rest is the newly announced Brightin…

The Only Two High-End Fujifilm Cameras You Need for Professional Work

Fujifilm is one of the few companies that helped to push the idea of large-format sensors for outdoor use. The company was previously known for APS-C cameras, but in more recent years, it has built a brand that can now compete with Hasselblad and Phase One. If you are a professi…

How Apple’s Failed Camera Became a Cult Icon

Apple iPhone has revolutionized the cellphone camera over the past two decades. The company showcased what phone cameras are capable of, pushing the technology further until the demise of the founder, Steve Jobs. While the iPhone has been quite a milestone in the world of photog…