The Two Best APS-C Cameras for Birding

Bird photography is an excellent genre that allows one to observe birds up close in their natural habitat. But the biggest challenge is getting a camera and lenses that can see far off, so you can see these creatures up close. If you are keen to photograph birds, these two APS-C…

A Fisherman Of The Inland Sea by Ursula K. Le Guin

When I was summing up my reading habits in 2022 I said: I think the lesson this year is: you can’t go wrong with Octavia E. Butler or Ursula K. Le Guin. I stand by that. But maybe I’d recommend some Ursula K. Le Guin books more than others. A Fisherman Of The Inland Se…

That was Web Day Out

On March 12th, 1989, Tim Berners-Lee submitted Information Management: A Proposal. This would form the basis of what became the World Wide Web. On March 12th, 2026, Web Day Out happened in Brighton. Coincidence? Yes. Yes, it is a coincidence. But it’s a pretty nice coincide…

Sigma’s CEO is Giving Photographers Exactly What We’ve Wanted

Last week, I had a moment to sit down with Sigma's Kazuto Yamaki to discuss a few things about the future of photography. In the short 10 minutes that I allowed myself, we discussed AI in photography, the new Foveon Sensor, and content credentials. And from it, he got me very ex…

Turtles all the way up

I’m fascinated by Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles (Chelonia mydas), which bask on the sands of Poʻipū Beach, here on the south shore of Kauaʻi. Known locally as honu, they typically range from 200 to 400 pounds, but some have weighed in north of 800 pounds. They can also live…

St. Patrick’s Spleen

So here's one Iain Henderson: If I Had a Place to Stand and a Lever I Could Fix The Internet … Excerpt: "Endless positive possibilities become possible when we move beyond the weaknesses in the current architecture, and build genuine digital capability on the side of the hum…

“This is an interactive story about In Vitro...

“This is an interactive story about In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) told from two perspectives: Parent and Child. Select one to continue.”

The Mysterious Redditor Who’s Changing the Way We...

The Mysterious Redditor Who’s Changing the Way We Do Laundry. “Most of the world uses powdered laundry detergent, which allows for more enzyme flexibility; Americans generally prefer liquid, which doesn’t always contain these precious enzymes.”

One of the Best Buys in Photography is Right Here

In 2025, 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, we didn't sell any ads to the big camera…

Vertical Societies

Am I a sucker for these kinds of ultra-detailed images by Richard Nadler because I am a fan of Richard Scarry books and Wes Anderson movies or am I a fan of Scarry & Anderson because I’m a sucker for these kinds of ultra-detailed images? (Or is it because I’m aphantasi…

Twin adventurers are cleverly testing modern vs....

Twin adventurers are cleverly testing modern vs. historic gear. “If they went on an expedition, and Ross wore modern kit while Hugo wore historic replicas, any difference in performance…could be attributed solely to the gear, not genetics.”

The teaser trailer for Dune: Part Three . I am...

The teaser trailer for Dune: Part Three. I am nonplussed by this trailer, both in the traditional and modern senses.

Extreme Macro Photos of Insect Wings . Hundreds of...

Extreme Macro Photos of Insect Wings. Hundreds of images are stacked to create a deep depth of field that’s impossible to do optically, ensuring everything is in focus.

This $89 Filter Makes Your Photos Look Like Kodak Portra 400

Kodak Portra 400 is a highly regarded film known for its muted tones. It is also one of the films that is well-regarded by photographers. While analog photographers can get the film from online stores, digital photographers have no other option but to rely on Adobe or Capture On…

Planets and Bright Stars ID Chart

I love this planet & stars chart from XKCD because it’s technically correct but also completely useless. Tags: astronomy · infoviz · science · xkcd

Nobody Gets Promoted for Simplicity . “You...

Nobody Gets Promoted for Simplicity. “You can’t write a compelling narrative about the thing you didn’t build. Nobody gets promoted for the complexity they avoided.”

Battery prices continue to fall . “Lithium-ion...

Battery prices continue to fall. “Lithium-ion battery prices don’t get constantly discussed the way crude is, but these declines add up to a decisive shift that will determine the energy landscape of the next decade.”

Panasonic’s Beloved Travel Zoom Is Finally Coming Back

Panasonic Lumix offers a variety of cameras, each with distinct specs to meet the needs of its users. The S series offers full frame options for professionals, while the GH series is perfect for hybrid photographers. They also offer spectacular compact cameras, with the TZ serie…

“The US is hurtling towards autocracy at a faster...

“The US is hurtling towards autocracy at a faster rate than Hungary and Turkey”. The Varieties of Democracy Institute: “Our data on the USA goes back to 1789. What we’re seeing now is the most severe magnitude of democratic backsliding ever…”

The Trick to Getting the Fastest Autofocus With Any Camera

I'm going to bet you that most of you don't know the trick that I'm about to break your brain with. All the manufacturers like to spew at you is marketing jargon. And what's more, most YouTubers and influencers don't really know how to use their cameras all that well. You probab…

3 Retro Pancake Lenses We Love

Pancake lenses are important for many genres of photographers. They are small, easy to carry, and inconspicuous for genres such as street photography. While pancake lenses remain important, there are unfortunately not many options available today. Here is a look at the three tha…

Please Help Us Ditch the Big Photo Retailers. Read This.

For several years, the Phoblographer hasn't worked with B&H Photo because we've had massive ethical issues with them. And at the same time, we've also had massive ethical issues with Amazon. However, Amazon doesn't lie to us and often ends up being better for our business as…

Is Instax Over? Fujifilm’s New Mini 13 Makes Me Think So

"Your dog is adorable, can I pet?" is what I ask a woman while strolling down 3rd ave in Brooklyn this past weekend. After being granted permission, I gave the friendly young pitbull pets and more pets. Then I asked to take a photo of her dog -- which apparently was up for adopt…

Rotational Gravity

HI Day

Your next Aurora From Spaceweather.com (slightly edited to explain stuff): A NASA model predicts a CME (Coronal Mass Ejection from the Sun) will arrive on March 19th, mere hours before the northern vernal equinox (~10  AM EDST) This is perfect timing because auroras love equin…

Gorgeous: rural Kyoto in the heavy snow .

Gorgeous: rural Kyoto in the heavy snow.