Does the World Need Another Charmera? The Yashica Funtastic Says Absolutely!

I’ve been wondering aloud if the world really needs another charmera; well, Yashica has responded with not one but four variants of their ultra-compact keychain camera – the Yashica Funtastic. Grab your wallets and let’s see what makes these worth adding to your collection.

We Tested Every Camera Brand—Here Are the Presets That Work on All of Them

We're not kidding when we say we've used these with every camera brand. When we made our presets, we made them with the intent of having photographers be able to work without the need for AI replacing what they do. Indeed, these presets are all about authenticity and replicating…

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This one is too good at them I just wasted an hour of writing and research by hitting the wrong chord on my keyboard here, after neglecting to save my work in progress. You can't teach an old dog old mistakes. The other two don't There is no contrast between the US, China, and…

Eric Rodenbeck on AI as a Design Medium . “In my...

Eric Rodenbeck on AI as a Design Medium. “In my class, the first principle is simple: Do not take what comes back from prompts at face value. Interrogate it. Iterate on it. Stay with it longer than feels efficient.”

Lomography Joseph Petzval 27 f1.7 Review: Swirly Bokeh is Nice, but Something’s Missing

Lomography's Joseph Petzval 27mm F1.7 lens hopes to keep the tradition of the Petzval lens alive and well in an ever-expanding number of focal lengths. After a month with this lens, I have some thoughts.

Art But Make It Sports is now available in book form....

Art But Make It Sports is now available in book form. “Epic moments in modern sports are masterfully paired with their fine art doppelgangers…”

Zeiss Teases a “Major Leap” in Lens Technology

Zeiss returned to the world of photography after a long hiatus. However, while photographers have been excited to have them back with their Otus lineup, there have been segments that are not entirely happy with manual focus lenses. It now appears that the company has something u…

nikitonsky is being grumpy

nikitonsky: I can finally articulate why I don’t like subscribe forms in the middle of an article: they invade the content space. Yes, modern web is full of advertisements, self-promotion, branding, regulatory banners and other “product techniques”. Such is life. Most of…

“A woozle effect …occurs when frequent...

“A woozle effect…occurs when frequent citation of previous publications that lack evidence misleads individuals, groups and the public into thinking or believing there is evidence, and non-facts become urban myths and factoids.”

“A three-month national investigation by Beyond...

“A three-month national investigation by Beyond Plastics found that not a single tracked Starbucks cold-beverage cup ended up at a recycling facility — even when the cups were placed in clearly marked recycling bins inside Starbucks stores.”

Has Canon Discontinued an Iconic Portrait Lens?

Canon is one of the few brands that has some truly exciting lenses in their lineup. The company has introduced models such as 85mm f1.2 L, 100mm f2.8 L, and 24-70mm f2.8 L, that are known for their exceptional performance. While Canon has since moved to a mirrorless mount, the c…

The Two Best Sony Lenses for Street Photographers Under $400

Street photography is an exceptional genre, one that allows people to document the streets as they please. If you are someone who is keen to photograph the streets, its people and the curvy roads, then there are some options that would be great for those using Sony systems. Here…

Is Nikon About to Be Sold To a French Giant?

The camera market has three giants fighting one another in the full frame segment: Nikon, Canon, and Sony. While Nikon has a dedicated base, a concerning report over the weekend has some fans worried. Nikon reportedly will be acquired by French eyewear optics company, EssilorLux…

Brightin Star Launches Its First Full Frame AF Lens

Many third-party lens makers have been fighting to make new lenses that work well with first-party cameras. The biggest challenge has been the autofocus, which many Chinese companies are trying to change. If you are someone who is looking to buy a new wide-angle lens, then the B…

The Best Canon Lenses for Portrait Photography Under $400

Portrait photography is one of the most popular genres of the medium. Whether it is in a studio or a candid photo during a trip, portraiture continues to help one to save the liking of their loved ones forever. While there are various lenses that can job done, they can also be a…

Introducing the pkg.go.dev API

The Go Blog Introducing the pkg.go.dev API Ethan Lee, Hana Kim, and Jonathan Amsterdam 21 May 2026 Since its inception, pkg.go.dev has established itself as the Go community’s primary resource for package documentation and discovery. Wh…

Why Dust Could Kill Your Autofocus (And How to Protect Against It)

Hey pros! Listen up! Our photography insurance program is designed to be there when photographers really need it! We're giving you more than the competition can in different ways! Here's a little-known fact: the warranty of your camera or lens doesn't necessarily cover what happ…

Water World

Water World, created by Seán Doran from imagery captured by a NASA/NOAA weather satellite, is a gorgeous, swirling, painterly portrait of the Earth’s dynamic atmosphere. Doran calls it “a meditative slow gaze at Earth’s atmosphere, revealing the hidden depths of activi…

The Secret to Winning on Jeopardy . “To win on...

The Secret to Winning on Jeopardy. “To win on Jeopardy, you don’t need to learn everything. You just need to learn one thing about everything.” As an proficient player of Yell Answers At The TV Jeopardy in my teen years, I can confirm this strat.

Paul Brown’s iPod . This is a lovely remembrance &...

Paul Brown’s iPod. This is a lovely remembrance & time capsule: a playable iPod emulator of “the music on the iPod my dad had in 2018 before he died”. Click wheel works and everything.

What Number Was Stephen Colbert Thinking Of?

One of the questions on The Colbert Questionert that Stephen Colbert would administer to his celebrity guests was “What number am I thinking of?” As you can see from this compilation, his answer was often, but not always, “no”. A few of the guests said “42” but…

This is impressive: an AI model has disproved an...

This is impressive: an AI model has disproved an 80-year-old conjecture by Paul Erdős. “The proof came from a new general-purpose reasoning model, rather than from a system trained specifically for mathematics.”

Thypoch’s Ksana 35mm F2 ASPH (M-Mount) Lens Promises Vintage Soul in a Modern Optic

One of the joys of rangefinder photography is the rich history of optics that have defined entire genres of photography. Thypoch’s Ksana 35mm F2 ASPH Lens for Leica M-Mount promises photographers a modern optic that can balance the clinical performance of modern lenses without…

Is a New Pentax 645 DSLR on the Way?

While it appears that DSLRs are phasing out, there is one brand that appears to be trying to change this: Pentax. If you are someone who is looking to buy a DSLR, then reports of this camera can be of help. Here is a look at a report on how Pentax is changing that.

Three Hours of Unbelievable Moments From Nature, Narrated by David Attenborough

Wow, BBC Earth has posted this three-hour-long video to YouTube of David Attenborough narrating Unbelievable Moments From Nature. I’ve had it on in the background for the last little while as I’m working and it’s great. Tags: David Attenborough · video

“US is ‘simply choosing not to stop’ Ebola...

“US is ‘simply choosing not to stop’ Ebola outbreak after massive public health cuts.” Just so fucking stupid and maddening and wasteful and dangerous and callous and evil.

Trump Destroyed USAID. Now People Are Dying....

Trump Destroyed USAID. Now People Are Dying. “Everyone, especially in South Sudan, wanted to know if the US really had cut off aid. It was easier for them to believe that the aid organizations were lying to them than to think that the US would do this.”

Free admission to Canadian national parks this summer!...

Free admission to Canadian national parks this summer! “From June 19 to September 7, no fees apply for: admission for all visitors to all national historic sites, national parks, and national marine conservation areas operated by Parks Canada.”

Laowa Just Made Fisheye Photography More Versatile Than Ever Before

Venus Optics, parent company of Laowa, has created some fabulous lenses under the Laowa banner. They have introduced options for Fujifilm GFX users, which are not only good but also affordable. As part of their portfolio expansion, the company has now announced a new fisheye len…

At Long Last, I Have Maxximized My Looks ....

At Long Last, I Have Maxximized My Looks. “Apparently, eating a fistful of iguana tranquilizers for breakfast every morning has turned me cold-blooded, and I am no longer appropriately adapted for life on the Earth’s surface.”

Is the PocketWizard Plus VE Transceiver Worth Your Money?

No one on staff that's been around and testing camera gear long enough would've suspected that PocketWizard would've made a new announcement in 2026. Yet, we've got the new PocketWizard Plus VE Transceiver. Before the days of flash and studio strobe systems having dedicated radi…