Sat a Day

Making more points Unless I write something new and provocative enough to generate fresh traffic, most visits to this blog come from searches on topics for which Google believes something I've written is relevant. Such is the case with a 2015 post called What are the balls on P…

3 Affordable Camera Kits for Young Astrophotography Lovers (Part 1)

A sky full of stars is adored by everyone. But there are only a few who go the extra mile to capture their surrealism. Those who are keen often also face a challenge: getting a good camera at a decent price point. For this reason, we bring to you two different sets of features t…

Phoblographer Members: You Get Perks!

Remember: there are benefits with your membership! I started to do things that otherwise would seem crazy for a publisher of a niche photography online magazine to do. For starters, this year, the Phoblographer may actually make a printed magazine again. But in addition to that,…

The 4 Best Cameras With Inclusive Autofocus

When it comes to choosing a camera with fast autofocus, there are a handful of options. While companies are trying their best to introduce models with a fantastic system, some find it challenging to offer something more inclusive. So, today, we look at 4 fantastic options that a…

Plate Flip

This Week in the IndieWeb

June 5-12, 2026 Recent EventsFrom events.indieweb.org/archive: 1RG’s Side Project Social Thursday, June 11 at 6:00pm TORONTO, Ontario: 1RGSide Project Socials happen bi-weekly on Thursday nights and are a chance to hang out with others while working on your side project, and…

The world’s first trillionaire is a killer . “A...

The world’s first trillionaire is a killer. “A year ago, Musk’s actions directly led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people. He did it knowingly. And, worse — gleefully.”

These are Some of the Best Presets You’ll Own

On the staff, we tend to rotate through a variety of presets. If you use Lightroom or Capture One, you'll want to see what our presets can do for you. Not only are they affordable, but they're specially designed to make images in a variety of both studio and natural lighting sce…

Two competing (?) thoughts kept going through my head...

Two competing (?) thoughts kept going through my head while reading this: “Not even a celeb like Emily Ratajkowski can find a decent man to date” and “A celeb like Emily Ratajkowski especially can’t find a decent man to date”.

Rolling Stone

part of 10K Drum Machines, click the rock faces to change the sounds and then release it down the hill #

Joe “Handyman” Negri, a Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood...

Joe “Handyman” Negri, a Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood fixture, has died at age 99. “He really was like the friendly fellow you might find walking around a neighborhood. He was just incredibly gentle as a person, but also as a musician.”

The 3 Best Cameras Designed for Outdoor Photographers

Outdoor photographers often require a camera that can withstand wear and tear. It is, thus, no longer about how good photos it can capture but also how long it can last. With some cameras offering better design and longevity than others, today we take a look at some that are abs…

US Authorities Investigate Huge Etching of ‘8647’ on...

US Authorities Investigate Huge Etching of ‘8647’ on National Mall Grounds. Bwahaha. Make it a new US National Treasure. An Interior Dept. spokeperson hyperbolically called it a “threat against the president”. 🙄

David Hockney, iconic British artist known for his...

David Hockney, iconic British artist known for his colorful landscapes and pool scenes, dies at 88. “His work is admired — loved is not too strong a word — by the millions who, worldwide, flock to see it because it presupposes an expectation of pleasure.”

Is Fujifilm Leaving the Best Camera It Never Made on the Table?

When it comes to choosing a camera, there are multiple options that are fighting for your attention. Whether it is Canon's mirrorless range or Sony's expensive compact models, one is spoiled for choice. However, there is also an instance where people's demands are not yet met. F…

Flyday

Same subject, different angles Jamie Smith: Data Portability (Part 3): Smart Data means Smart Customers – and a completely new economy. Nitin Badjatia: Your Context Graph Has a Customer-Shaped Hole In It. Sigh high Nearing the end of my current travels. Sitting at Logan, abo…

Wet thoughts

Wet lab. “Wet lab” was a new term to me, I had to look it up – it’s a laboratory with chemicals where there’s spill risk etc. I have a physics background myself and the closest I came to liquids was liquid nitrogen, and when you spill that it just boils furiously and…

The 4 Best Fisheye Lenses Released in the Past 5 Years

For some photographers, a lens can make a huge difference to their vision. A zoom can help to compress the background, a wide lens can get details squeezed in, and a fisheye lens can further enhance the vision by creating extreme distortion. If you are looking for the latter, th…

5 Best Full Frame Cameras to Buy Right Now

Full frame cameras have showcased progress over the past few years. Whether it is Sony or Nikon or Leica, each brand has pushed the envelope just a bit to build devices that are considered important even today. Here is a small peak into the past to see the cameras that we absolu…