If you have a Poem/1, pls run this firmware update

Hey, if you have a Poem/1 then can I ask you to do a manual firmware update? It’ll take just a few minutes and I built a special firmware update tool to make it easy. (That is an actual AI clock on my actual bookshelf in my actual house.) Why? Three reasons… No more s…

nikitonsky is being grumpy

nikitonsky: Leave it to Google to make a “Copy to clipboard” button that - Takes a non-zero amount of time to complete - Shows a spinner - Might fail Thanks @grishka for the video #Google #Clipboard #Spinner

The Compact Cameras Everyone in Singapore Is Adding to their Carts

Today, a compact camera can be the only device that a young photographer finds worth their time. One of the biggest reasons behind this is the price point that drives them away from expensive digital cameras. Singapore, like the States, has become a major hub for these compact c…

The Compact Cameras Canadians Can’t Stop Buying

Around the world, compact cameras have seen an unlikely surge. Companies such as Canon, Nikon, and Sony are some brands that have introduced newer cameras to help photographers. If you are someone who wants a compact camera from Canada, here are some options that are sold, like…

Quicker Than a Video: Understanding the Camera’s Viewfinder

If you just got a brand new camera, then you're probably looking at your camera's viewfinder and wondering exactly what you're looking at. Just know that even advanced users sometimes look at it and see that there's a ton of information. But you don't need to be intimidated by i…

This Week in the IndieWeb

July 24-31, 2026 Recent EventsFrom events.indieweb.org/archive: Send a Friend a Webmention Day Friday, July 31 Front End Study Hall #055 Thursday, July 30 at 10:00am Online! Zoom!Front End Study Hall is an HTML + CSS focused group meeting, held on Zoom to experiment and lea…

How Lens Filters Can Make Your Photography Less Boring

Photographers have often looked for ways to create images that look fantastic in-camera. Some change settings as a means to create different photos, or some rely on building huge set-ups. If you can do any of this, then a lens filter is a good option. Here's how you can achieve…

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Opinion: Sony Buying Tamron is a Bad Idea

There are several reports going around on how Tamron has confirmed that Sony has made a bid to purchase them — or at least to purchase most of the company. Sony is already a fairly large shareholder in Tamron and they have been for years. At the same time, it's also been a wel…

A Photo Project Guide to Shooting With Liquid

There are plenty of photographers who have tried to push the envelope in ways one can't imagine. For instance, the use of water, earth, or smoke, has been prominent in building creative new photo projects. If you are someone who is looking to inspire yourself, here is a look at…

Your Camera’s Black and White Mode Has More Settings Than You’re Using

The allure of black and white photography has been around for over a century. Despite the birth of color photography, image-makers have been looking at black and white photos as a tool to engage with the audience, showcase their vision, and even build a world that only they can…

nikitonsky is being grumpy

nikitonsky: Help us improve this one radio button by answering 10 questions! Thanks @komarovman for the picture #Atlassian #Feedback

Subscribing to the Phoblographer Has a Ton of Benefits

Phoblographer is now the second largest indie photography publication; and it's thanks in part to our subscribers. 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 Phoblogra…