Artificial Gravity

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Sick of the banner ads? Well, you can remove them in an ethical way. 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 bit…

NPR Tiny Desk Concert by the cast of Buena Vista Social Club,...

NPR Tiny Desk Concert by the cast of Buena Vista Social Club, a hit Broadway musical about the Cuban musical ensemble. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

An original technicolor print of Star Wars (before all of Lucas’s tinkering)...

An original technicolor print of Star Wars (before all of Lucas’s tinkering) was recently shown in Britain. “It was very clear — without a doubt — that Han shot first.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

Hued is a daily game in the vein of Wordle/Spelling Bee where...

Hued is a daily game in the vein of Wordle/Spelling Bee where you have three guesses to match a target color. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

Expect the Sony a7 V to Have a 44MP Sensor

The year 2025 is already halfway over, but we haven't yet heard about the future of the higher-end Sony a7 series cameras. For the record, we're not referring to any of the "C" style cameras when we talk about higher-end options. While the a7R series has progressed, the question…

French artist Mantra paints photo-realistic murals that look like massive butterfly specimen...

French artist Mantra paints photo-realistic murals that look like massive butterfly specimen display frames. Fantastic. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

The 4 Best Fujifilm Lenses for Wildlife Photographers

When one thinks of Fujifilm, they always boast of its vibrant colors, retro build, and compactness. But the device does much more than this. The X series is not just stylish, but also is the perfect camera for capturing big and small moments. Similarly, the GFX series takes the…

There’s No Undo Button For Our Fallen Democracy

Tressie McMillan Cottom, one of America’s leading public intellectuals, posted this to Bluesky yesterday: I’m going to be very honest and clear. I am fully preparing myself to die under this new American regime. That’s not to say that it’s the end of the world. It isn�…

Om nom nom LLMs, in which I respond to Simon Willison's analogy

I am hesitant to wade into the tumultuous waters that are the discourse around generative AI and LLMs, but this morning I came across a thing that so thoroughly melted my brain I feel uncontrollably compelled to respond. This morning, at evidently 4:10 AM (no mention of timezon…

nikitonsky is being grumpy

nikitonsky: Props to Apple for making a simple “Save As...” dialog so confusing #Apple #macOS #Tahoe #Dialog #SaveAs #TextEdit

I Will Do Anything to End Homelessness Except Build More Homes. “Look,...

I Will Do Anything to End Homelessness Except Build More Homes. “Look, if you give people homes, the next thing you know, they’re going to start to get their lives together and then get jobs and start organizing.”

Is a bee not conscious in the same way that an AI is not conscious?

Do bumble bees play? (paper in Animal Behaviour, 2022). It seems like they do, yes. Eighteen wooden balls (15mm diameter), sprayed yellow and purple, were present in the walkway to the hive for a separate experiment. But, an observation: Despite there being enough space to…

This is a Bad Time to Buy a Sony Camera

Sony has been one of the popular camera manufacturers, whose mirrorless lineup has been a favourite of many photographers. With the company launching some truly innovative models over the years, the question of its price has always hung over the heads of the users. However, with…

Diogo Jota, Liverpool and Portugal footballer, dies aged 28 in car crash....

Diogo Jota, Liverpool and Portugal footballer, dies aged 28 in car crash. This is sad news. Jota was a favorite player of mine; he brought a positive energy to the pitch. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

OM System Says Users Want More Megapixels, Not Better High ISO

When you think about Micro Four Thirds, you'd think about a few things. First off, the cameras are small -- and so is the sensor. It's part of why it works so well for landscape, travel, and wildlife photography. But on top of that, you also think about how the sensors mostly ha…

The Best Panasonic Cameras for Street Photography

Panasonic's portfolio has been quite impressive. Their L-series cameras open up a new door for photographers who wish to have a wide-ranging set of lenses for their varying needs. In fact, for hybrid shooters, a Panasonic camera with more lens options seems like an ideal choice,…

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An Ode to the Canon 6D: And Why I Ultimately Love Leica More

If you're a Canon user, then you might get what I'm talking about. But it really takes a unique kind of camera-lover to truly understand the ergonomic differences of one camera to another. When the Canon 5D Mk II was replaced with the 5D Mk III, it didn't feel right. The Mk III…