In recent years, cameras and lenses have reached new technological heights. Each year, we see innovation that breaks barriers, making photography easier than ever. However, with the proliferation of smartphones in the world of cameras, many cameras also seem a bit irrelevant to…
Something I've seen Nikon doing ever since the launch of their Z9 camera a few years ago is a steady release of firmware for their cameras. What's even nicer is that sometimes these firmware updates introduce features that Nikon typically used to release only via newer camera mo…
Many photo apps today make users one of two promises: to create kitschy images that are popular on social media sites or to create filtered images that claim to be film-like, but instead just look like muddy cellphone photos. The Horika App goes a bit further than a half-baked p…
But is Deezer Real? Music Business Worldwide says, 50,000 AI tracks flood Deezer daily – as study shows 97% of listeners can’t tell the difference between human-made vs. fully AI-generated music. Pull quote: "Deezer said today (November 12) that it now receives over 50,000…
Canon cameras and lenses have consistently improved with each iteration. The company's full-frame and APS-C cameras are pretty great, with models such as the R5, the R7, and the R3 proving what makes them so spectacular. If you are someone who is looking to purchase a new camera…
Take a Picture, It Will Last Longer by Brooke DiDonato is more than just a photo book. It's an experience equivalent to receiving a Leica camera and realizing that the product was packaged to provide a similar experience to receiving a gift. Trust me, I'd know. I've unwrapped pl…
After 230 years, the US Mint has ended production of new pennies. One of the very few things that incompetent stopped clock in the White House has gotten accidentally right. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
I'm a fairly active part of bird groups here in NYC. And one of the coolest things that we do is not just use binoculars to spot birds, but use cameras to get great photos of them too. But would you believe that the most common camera that I see is the Sony RX10 series? Sure, I…
nikitonsky: Maybe don’t make an unchecked checkbox’s hover state look like a checked checkbox #Checkbox #Fastmail #Hover
Every photographer loves a good 85mm lens. This focal length flatters and gives portraits a depth that no smartphone camera can match. The new Meike 85mm f1.8 SE Mark II, priced at $229.99, aims to fix some of those issues. It’s lighter than it appears and feels slightly more…
She’s a big mother. Here she is with her almost-grown child, in the corner of our side yard: I watched them through our back door (the first shot) and the balcony off my office (second shot), trying to see what the hell they were eating. They didn’t seem to be munching any l…
I've recently been sitting in my office just holding my Leica M6 with various M-mount lenses while appreciating and enjoying the way that it feels in my hands. And the only full-frame retro camera body that I have is the Nikon Zf. After a conversation with a friend, I convinced…
The Northern Lights Put on a Show. “A powerful geomagnetic storm brought spectacular light displays to night skies across the Northern Hemisphere, with sightings of pink, red, and green lights as far south as Florida and Oklahoma.” 💬 Join the discussion on…
Put wings on your car. “We call it a private jet for tax reasons really. Private jets don’t pay duty on fuel, so by adding wings to the vehicle, we should qualify for the same exemption.”
Recently discovered 55-million-year-old crocodile eggshells perhaps belong to “drop crocs”, a species that “perhaps [hunted] like leopards — dropping out of trees on any unsuspecting thing they fancied for dinner”. Drop crocs! 💬 Join the discussion on…
More women are riding the streets of Tehran on motorbikes, in violation of the law & social restrictions. “There is not any political manifesto or social agenda here. It’s just that since my workplace is downtown and I had to commute every day…” 💬 Join…