Are We Overthinking Photography?

Contemporary photography has changed drastically in the past decade or so. Our understanding of photographs has shifted, with an image no longer being left to its devices. This growing inability to let a photograph exist as it is, is now resulting in a modern day crisis, where o…

The Only Canon Camera Kit You Need for Street Photography

Canon cameras are pretty fantastic for various genres of photographers. The company has designed some models that offer not just details but also good weather sealing. If you are someone who wants a camera and lens kit that does best for street photographers, then this set will…

Getting Real

In my Oofday post, I shared a post in Hackernoon titled We Treated Potholes Like Software Bugs and Accidentally Built a Civic Hacking Playbook. The story is about a civic hack in Sofia. Everything in the piece is excellent. The writing is vivid and clear. Its case is well-made.…

This Week in the IndieWeb

May 15-22, 2026 Recent EventsFrom events.indieweb.org/archive: 1RG's Side Project Social Thursday, May 21 at 6:00pm TORONTO, Ontario: 1RG Front End Study Hall #051 Thursday, May 21 at 10:00am Online! Zoom!Front End Study Hall is an HTML + CSS focused group meeting, held on Z…

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…

Neutrino Project

Oofday

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…