Aperture in Photography: A Complete Guide
Aperture can seem like one of the most challenging camera settings to fully understand, but once you understand it, your photography will improve immensely.
Peakto is a Universal Photo Organizer That Syncs Across Mac Apps
Peakto is an artificial intelligence-powered (AI) Mac software that promises to provide photographers with a complete view of all their photos as well as a centralized and automated search across a host of previously incompatible editing platforms.
This Ring Box Opens Like the Aperture of a Camera Lens
If you are looking to propose to a photographer, take a look at this sleek new ring box that is designed to reveal a ring as you open what looks like the aperture of a camera lens.
Samsung Designs Variable Aperture ‘Moving’ Smartphone Camera
Samsung has been granted a patent for what it is described as a camera with a moveable construction. The three cameras in the array are arranged in a T-shape and a motorized gear moves them in a sliding motion, which changes their aperture in the process.
The Negative Supply LM1 is a Pocket-Sized All-Metal Digital Light Meter
Negative Supply has launched the LM1 pocket-sized digital light meter that is designed to quickly measure ambient light to allow for accurate exposures. It also measures color temperature and supports 1/3 stop adjustments for ISO, aperture, and shutter speed.
How To Get Super-Sharp Photos Every Time, With Any Camera
As a professional photographer, I use a lot of different cameras. At any given time, I can use really expensive full-frame cameras combined with the best glass money can buy, to mid-range cameras with kit lenses, all the way down to even compact cameras that fit in my pocket.
Why I Rarely Shoot Wide Open: How to Separate Subject from Background
There was a time when I would always shoot wide open, and it hurt my progress. The kit lens that came with my camera had a slow aperture, so getting blurry or creamy background was quite unusual unless the subject was close.
Software Can Turn Lightroom or Aperture Catalogs into Luminar Catalogs
Avalanche is a photo migration software by developer Cyme that can be used to convert one photo catalog into another without losing any data. Today it announced compatibility with Skylum Luminar 4 and AI, allowing Lightroom, Aperture, and soon Capture One catalogs to be turned into Luminar catalogs.
Using Water to Explain the Properties of Light and the Exposure Triangle
Photographer Robert Hall recently released a simple-yet-brilliant explainer that uses water to illustrate the properties of light and explain a few concepts that frequently confuse beginners, including: what is a "stop" of light, how do you use the exposure triangle, and how do various flashes and flash modifiers affect your image.
Sock Puppet Teaches You How to Use Your Camera’s Manual Settings
If you've been looking for a fresh, entertaining take on the standard beginner's guide to
getting out of Auto Mode, look no further. The YouTube channel TheCrafsMan SteadyCraftin has released the strangest (and yet still very informative) tutorial we've seen in this genre.
This App Lets You Use Apple’s Aperture Photo Editor on macOS Catalina
If you're one of the holdouts still using Apple's defunct Aperture photo editor, and you upgraded to macOS Catalina, you might have discovered to your dismay that the application no longer works. Have no fear, IT consultant and developer Tyshawn Cormier is here to help.
Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Manual and Avoiding Auto Mode Mistakes
Getting a proper exposure means that you’re letting enough light through the lens and onto your sensor/film to capture your subject and the environment. To achieve a proper exposure, you’ll have to balance shutter speed, aperture, and ISO according to your purpose. The key word there is “purpose.”
A Primer on Shooting in Manual Mode: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO
Just starting out in photography and want to learn the basics of shooting in full manual mode? Photographer Josh Collins made this helpful basic 11.5-minute tutorial that discusses the three corners of the Exposure Triangle -- aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
Does Sensor Size Affect Depth of Field: The Definitive Answer
In this video, I’m going to put to rest this question once and for all: does sensor size affect depth of field? I’ll be physically taking pictures with a full-frame camera and a Micro 4/3 camera, and showing you the visual difference in a range of aperture settings. There are lots of theories and opinions on this but here is the definitive answer.
Apple Aperture Won’t Work Anymore After macOS Mojave
Apple killed off Aperture back in 2014, but there are still photographers out there who have opted to continue using the beloved photo editing and management app. If that's you, there's some bad news: Aperture will no longer run on Mac after macOS Mojave.
Shooting Portraits Wide Open Versus Stopping Down
If you have a fast and expensive lens, it may feel like a waste to shoot portraits stopped down to f/8, f/11, or f/16. But in this 20-minute video, photographer Miguel Quiles explains why he often opts to shoot stopped down instead of wide open for increased depth of field and finer details and textures.
How to Find the ‘Sweet Spot’ of Your Lens for Sharper Photos
When it comes to purchasing a new lens there are two questions that immediately come to mind for me, how much is it and how sharp is it? Now, I know there’s more to the lens buying process than overall sharpness, but as a landscape photographer, sharpness is king!
The Exposure Triangle Explained Using Star Wars LEGO
Want a simple introduction to the basics of the Exposure Triangle in photography? PHLEARN has created a trilogy of short video tutorials that explain aperture, ISO, and shutter speed using Star Wars LEGO.
Fujifilm 33mm f/1.0 Set to Be the First Mirrorless f/1.0 Autofocus Lens
In addition to its two new lenses announced yesterday, the 200mm f/2 and the 8-16mm f/2.8, Fujifilm has also revealed three upcoming lenses that are now on its roadmap: the 16mm f/2.8, 16-80mm f/4 OIS, and 33mm f/1. The 33mm lens is the first confirmed f/1.0 autofocusing lens in the world of mirrorless cameras.
The Best Aperture for Landscape Photography
The question “What aperture is best for landscape photography?” is often asked in various online forums. While there isn’t one “correct” aperture, certain scenes benefit from using a specific one. For standard landscape photography (excluding night photography, macro photography and other niches), the optimal aperture for front-to-back sharpness lies within f/7.1 to f/13.
A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Blurry Backgrounds in Portraits
Just starting out in photography and want to learn how to blur your backgrounds when shooting portraits? Here's a 4-minute video from Sheldon Evans that looks at how you can create a beautiful bokeh in your photos.
When f/1.0 Just Isn’t Fast Enough…
The progression that is the discovery and appreciation of photography is a journey unique to the voyager. Whether the path is walked through a textbook, an online forum, or alone, there is no two that are alike.
LG V30 to Be First Smartphone with an f/1.6 Camera Lens
LG announced today that it's setting a new mark in the world of smartphone cameras. Its upcoming V30 flagship smartphone will be the first to feature a f/1.6 aperture camera lens.
The Exposure Triangle Explained in 3 Animated Videos
The exposure triangle forms the basis of creating a good exposure. Aperture, shutter speed, and ISO speed are the three different factors that contribute to determine the exposure of a photo.
How to Memorize the F-Stop Scale With Simple Math
Off the top of your head, do you know how much more light f/2.8 lets in compared to f/5.6? Do you know the f-stop number that comes after 11? This 1.5-minute video reveals the simple pattern used by the scale.
Photographer Snaps Grand American Libraries in All Their 360° Glory
The Library Book is a lavish creation of sweeping 360° panoramic photography of U.S. libraries by Thomas R. Schiff and published by Aperture. The book beautifully captures the shifting architectural styles through 120 images from the very earliest American libraries to modernist masterpieces.
The Exposure Triangle: A Beginner’s Guide
How important is exposure in photography? What are the components of exposure? What is the "Exposure Triangle"? These are the questions I will attempt to answer in this introductory article about ISO, aperture, and shutter speed -- the components of achieving a properly exposed photo.
This Animation is a Simple Lesson on Aperture in Photography
If you're just starting out in photography (or know someone who is), here's a simple 5-minute animation that provides a crash course on the subject of aperture.
Famous South African Photographer Found Guilty of Murdering Sex Worker
Well-known South African photographer Zwelethu Mthethwa has been found guilty of murdering a sex worker in a suburb of Cape Town, South Africa, in 2013.
F-Stops vs T-Stops: The Difference Explained in Plain English
Ever wonder what the difference between an F-stop and a T-stop is? If you've never bothered to look up and understand this bit of light transmission trivia, listen up: this simple video does the work for you.