Rediscovering the Orotone
The modern orotone can be created in a number of ways, the most popular using a coating of liquid emulsion on a glass plate with a gelatine base. This method produces some excellent results with a minimum of effort.
Samsung Unveils the World’s First 64-Megapixel Smartphone Sensor
Samsung just announced the world's first 64-megapixel smartphone camera sensor, less than a year after Sony made waves with its groundbreaking 48-megapixel smartphone sensor.
Night Skiing Lit by Flares on Drones
Four years ago, Swiss freeskier and filmmaker Nicolas Vuignier had the idea of lighting a night skier using a drone. After a great deal of planning and work, this 4-minute short film titled "Heatseeker" is what resulted. It features beautiful footage of a skier hurtling down the mountainside at night under the glow of a drone-mounted flare.
Nikon Updates D850, D5600, D7500 Firmware, Adds Direct Wi-Fi
Nikon just announced firmware version 1.10 for the D850, D5600, and D7500 DSLRs. One of the primary improvements is something some photographers have been asking for for years: direct Wi-Fi connections to the cameras from smartphones and tablets.
This Photographer Hunts for Rare Red Sprites Above Thunderstorms
There are many storm-chasing photographers out there, but photographer Paul M Smith is more specialized than most in his pursuits: he hunts for rare red sprites that occur high above thunderstorm clouds.
Panasonic S1R Ties Nikon D850, Sony a7R III for Top 35mm Sensor: DxOMark
There's a new camera that needs to be in the conversation now when discussing the best full-frame sensors on the market. DxOMark has published its review of the new Panasonic Lumix S1R, and the camera tied the Nikon D850 and Sony a7R III for the top score among all 35mm cameras.
9 of My Worst Habits as a Landscape Photographer
We all have them, some more than others, but one thing we all have in common is a desire to eliminate them. What I’m referring to are bad habits. I don’t want to speak for anyone else, but in this video and article, I discuss the 9 worst habits that have negatively impacted my landscape photography over the years.