Finding the best film stock that’s perfect for you is always hard, especially when there are plenty of different options. And although there may be a plethora of options; they are not always accessible and easy to get your hands on. Black and white film stocks are relatively easy to come by and many of […]
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Developing B&W Film Using Cinestill DF96 Monobath Processor
Earlier this year in June, Cinestill announced their new developing solution for black-and-white film – DF96 “Developer&Fix” B&W Monobath, Single-Step Solution. This incredible new product claimed that it would be able to develop your black-and-white film negatives using one solution and it would only take 6 minutes or less. Well, good news – Cinestill wasn’t […]
Continue readingThe First Photos from NASA’s InSight Spacecraft on Mars
Photo: NASA/JPL-Caltech NASA’s InSight spacecraft has landed on Mars. Above is the first photo showing the Martian surface on Nov. 26, 2018, the same day InSight touched down. The photo was captured with The Instrument Deployment Camera (IDC), located on the robotic arm of NASA’s InSight lander. The camera’s transparent dust cover is still on in […]
Continue readingMoment Introduces New Tele 58mm Smartphone Lens
Moment announced their newest lens for smartphones, the Moment Tele 58mm Lens. A modern and improved mobile photography lens made for the latest phones with dual-camera features. Moment 58mm tele lens starting at $79.99 (on sale from $99.99) in the Moment Store. The ‘first telephoto lens designed for the latest iPhone, Pixel, and Galaxy phones’ […]
Continue readingBlack Friday Deals Guide for Photo & Video Gear (2021)
Gathering all the top sales and deals for the 2021 Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday season. Find the best deals on cameras, photo equipment, video equipment, audio equipment, storage, software, and more. This is an ongoing list of the top specials and deals from photo/video manufacturers and marketplaces. Check back closer to Black Friday […]
Continue readingLeica Shares the Q-P Full-Frame Camera; a Refined Leica Q
The Leica Q-P is described as ‘an artful statement of understatement’ by Leica. This refined camera is powerful, with technical features like the Q, but also elegant with minimal design. Leica Q-P available now for $4,995.00 (USD) from Amazon, Adorama, B&H Photo, and from Leica stores. “carries the same superior image quality and technical excellence of the […]
Continue readingWhat is a good beginner camera?
Canon EOS Rebel T1i (500D) photo by Tim Graf Whether you’re looking at taking the next step from your point-and-shoot – or would like a step-up from your phone’s camera, then it might be time to consider a DSLR. As well as an enormous range of lenses and the low-light benefits of an optical viewfinder, a […]
Continue readingFlickr Removes 1 TB Free Storage, Adds New Pro Features
Today Flickr issued a press release announcing changes to their free and pro plans. This comes just a few months after their acquisition by SmugMug. Here are some of the notable changes: Flickr ‘no longer offering a free terabyte of storage’, limits free users to 1000 photos or videos Premium option ‘Flickr Pro’ features unlimited […]
Continue readingCross-Processing Kodak’s NEW Ektachrome Color Reversal Film
As some of you may know, Eastman Kodak Co. & Kodak Alaris recently announced the re-introduction of their world-famous Ektachrome film stocks in 35mm, Super 8 film, and 16mm film stocks. Consumers everywhere have already started raving about the film stock that so many renown photographers have praised over the years including Spike Lee and […]
Continue reading9 Simple Steps to Professional Image Editing in Adobe Photoshop
Is image editing in Photoshop a difficult skill to master? Well, it seems that way from the outside looking in. But when you break it down, the image editing process is actually super logical. In this blog I’ll explain the techniques and processes I use to create complex photo manipulations, professional retouching and detailed compositions. […]
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