Is Panasonic’s New Lens Patent the Smartest Lens Design of 2026?

Panasonic has a brand that offers some great cameras and lenses. The company has been able to bridge the gap for truly hybrid cameras, and they have been quite successful. Now, as part of the expansion of their lens portfolio, the company is keen on introducing a new lens that w…

Is Tamron Building a New Lens to Replace Its Beloved 35-100mm?

Tamron has been one of the few companies who haven't shied away from introducing all-in-one zoom lenses. As a result, for those who are into travel, events or weddings, Tamron lenses make far more sense to cover the whole range. As part of their research, the company has introdu…

Gah, this is another thing I’m completely fucking pissed...

Gah, this is another thing I’m completely fucking pissed about today: Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender athletes participating in women and girls’ sports.

Great piece by Andrea Pitzer on how lost Ezra Klein is...

Great piece by Andrea Pitzer on how lost Ezra Klein is in this current moment, newly relevant because he interviewed fascist activist Christopher Rufo on his NYT podcast (JFC!) “If you don’t know what your core beliefs are, you’re going to get played.”

I found this AI Compass quiz genuinely useful for...

I found this AI Compass quiz genuinely useful for pinpointing how I actually feel about various aspects of AI. At the same time, I don’t think my result (“The Kontextmaschine”) quite fits…

There’s a Grocery Price Emergency in America....

There’s a Grocery Price Emergency in America. “Our research shows that even relatively well-off families are struggling with high prices… President Trump and Congress are neither investing in long-term solutions nor offering short-term relief.”

Is the Sony a7r III Still a Good Camera in 2026?

The Sony a7r III came out in 2017 -- and so it has nearly been a decade since its release. That's also the year that I bought this camera. At the time, it was pretty much the absolute perfect thing for me. And even today, I could argue that it still is. But to make it so, I've h…

The Hardest Thing to Do When Posing Someone

In this blog post, we talk about how to pose a portrait subject without touching them. Read more at The Phoblographer.

nikitonsky is being grumpy

nikitonsky: You know what? I don’t need shortcuts. I’ll just click through the menu, thanks #GoogleSheets #Menu #Shortcuts

5 Things to Know When Using Kodak Tri-X for Street Photography

Kodak Tri-x 400 has for years been very popular with street photographers. In fact, some street photographers commit to only using black and white films like Tri-X although others have no problems with color images these days. Either way, know this: it's all about aesthetics. If…

Horrorfan1’s Guide to Horror

another brilliant guide to the movies by internet cinephile Neil Cicierega #

A tour of some playgrounds in NYC designed by kids ,...

A tour of some playgrounds in NYC designed by kids, with features like pollinator gardens, hair-braiding stations, a floor-is-lava obstacle course, and human-sized chess boards. Love it — children should get way more of a say w/ stuff like this.

On decision fatigue : “Why are you so tired? The...

On decision fatigue: “Why are you so tired? The answer has to do with how many times you’ve had to make a decision throughout the day.” And: “The quality of our decisions deteriorates as we accumulate previous decisions.”

The Best Nikon Travel Cameras of the Last 5 Years

When it comes to choosing a good camera for travel photography, you have multiple models that you can choose from. Nikon, as an entity, has made some spectacular cameras that can help photographers from various walks of life. If you are thinking of buying one, then here are thre…

A Comprehensive Guide to Yellow Stripey Things

Bumblebee, honey bee, yellow jacket, paper wasp…what’s the difference? I don’t know if this comprehensive guide to Yellow Stripey Things is entirely truthful or not — a bumblebee is “actually a flying panda” and a yellow jacket “is just an asshole” — but it…

If you’ve never seen it (or even if you have), Christian...

If you’ve never seen it (or even if you have), Christian Marclay’s The Clock will be showing at LACMA from July 26 to August 23, including two 24-hour showings.

Unday

And in your browser, it's hard to tell who's winning Remember "fair use"? It's a concept kind of like "public airwaves." There's an ideal in there somewhere, but the context is a world where social contracts really aren't, and it's all kind of worked out, but not really. Alex Ra…

The Adjective Word Order We All Follow Without Realizing It

From Mark Forsyth’s The Elements of Eloquence, a reminder of the rules of adjective order that fluent English speakers follow without quite knowing why. …adjectives in English absolutely have to be in this order: opinion-size-age-shape-colour-origin-material-purpose Noun.…

Phyllis the GOAT and the Senior League Wii Bowling Champions

Senior living communities generally don’t go viral or gain media attention for positive reasons, so it’s nice to see this story about the University Village Retirement Community in Tulsa, Oklahoma and their champion Wii bowling team. On this recent Thursday in June, their…

Asteroid Threat

ProGrade Digital’s New CFexpress Cards Are Built for the Most Demanding Shoots

Memory cards are critical for any photographer. Whether you are a young photographer to a professional, a memory card can make or break your assignment. ProGrade Digital, a company that has been creating memory cards, card readers, and workflow software for photographers, has in…

A Retro 70s TV Intro for Andor . “Get ready to...

A Retro 70s TV Intro for Andor. “Get ready to travel to a far away galaxy that existed a long, long time ago. It’s the science fiction spectacular…ANDOR.”

nikitonsky is being grumpy

nikitonsky: Things I learned today: - Websites can override Cmd+R - Google Sheets uses it to replace current cell with the cell on the LEFT #GoogleSheets #Shortcuts

Maybe It Will Happen Today

On Friday, I got a bee in my bonnet that this t-shirt should exist and so I made it and now you can buy it. The shirt is simple, straightforward, $25 (+s&h), and ships all over the world. A promotion. Making a new friend. Or the big cork-popping event; you know the one.…

The Writers Who Wrote The Most in History . “Corin...

The Writers Who Wrote The Most in History. “Corin Tellado published more than 4,000 novels, mostly under a contract with Spanish publisher Bruguera, which obligated her to deliver a 76-page novel every single week for years.”

Panasonic Quietly Discontinues Multiple Iconic Lenses from Its Portfolio

When it comes to lenses, some outlive others. In the world of mirrorless, that is not as true. While some lenses can become iconic, there are often times when they are chosen to be pushed out of production. Panasonic, a company that has a diverse portfolio, has silently chosen t…

Yongnuo YN200II Flash Review: The Best Flash for Nikon?

If I didn't have to title things for searchability and understanding the web better, I'd title this review, "Set phasers to stunning." The reason why is because the Yongnuo YN200II looks kind of like a space age weapon of some sort once you give it a handle to look and function…

The Best 3 Leica Cameras That Are Perfect for Aspiring Photographers

Leica is a popular brand that continues to be loved by generations of serious photographers. The company has earned a reputation for not just delivering fantastic photos but being a device that can be passed down within a family with pride. For this reason, we take a look at thr…

A Bunch of Random Updates

I've updated some things in the last few years. Now's as good a time as any to link to them. bookfeed.io bookfeed.io is an RSS feed for book releases. I'm not sure why, but Google Books' search results have become increasingly unreliable over the last year. I've added openlibr…