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‘Uncomfortable truths’: controversial film challenges authorship of famous photo

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 21:20:26 +0000

The Stringer, which premiered at Sundance, alleges that an incorrect credit was given for iconic ‘Napalm Girl’ picture

A controversial new documentary that premiered at the Sundance film festival on Saturday night disputes the authorship of one of the most famous press photographs ever taken, challenging 50-plus years of accepted history.

In The Stringer, directed by Bao Nguyen, a group of journalists and investigators claim that the photograph colloquially known as Napalm Girl – an indelible image of American war in Vietnam that galvanized the anti-war movement in the US – was not taken by Nick Ut, the Associated Press staff photographer long ascribed credit by the news group.

Lunar new year preparations and a rage room: photos of the weekend

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 16:15:06 +0000

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world

Fujifilm video profiles the most famous painter you've never heard of

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

If you consume portrait and fashion photographs, there's a good chance you've seen the work of Sarah Oliphant. She's the artist behind the prolific Olphiant Studio photo backdrops, which have been used by some of the biggest names in the photography industry. Browsing through the client list on her website shows just how significant her work is, with her backdrops showing up in imagery for Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, Hermès, The New York Times, GQ, Victoria's Secret and so much more. Photographers like Annie Leibovitz, Martin Schoeller, David LaChapelle, Richard Avedon and Anne Geddes have all used Oliphant backdrops.

A recently released film directed by award-winning documentary photographer Anna Andersen on Fujifilm USA's YouTube channel highlights Oliphant's work. The film discusses the complexity of legacy and family relationships, as Oliphant's daughter talks about navigating the experience of being the daughter of someone so successful.

More than that, the short film served as a reminder and affirmation of how important details are in photographs. Backdrops are mostly intended to fade into the background. They aren't the focus of the image. Yet these hand-painted and, at times, custom-made Oliphant backdrops stand out from other backdrops because of the care that goes into them. There's a reason they are used by such important names in the photography and fashion worlds. They set the mood, add texture and depth, convey stories and guide focus. It's a good reminder to pay attention to the details even when working out in the world without backdrops.

Analogue Rookie Hung Crafts Soft & Sun-kissed Portraits with Lomography Film

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

For her first time shooting a full roll of film, image-maker Hung tried out the LomoChrome Color '92 Sun-Kissed and Berlin Kino B&W 400 film for some atmospheric portraits. Let’s take a look!

The big picture: a gaggle of visitors gather beneath London’s Shard

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 07:00:43 +0000

Photographer Andy Hall’s atmospheric new series captures the capital’s eerie financial heart

For the past seven years the Observer photographer Andy Hall has been wandering the City of London with his camera – post-Brexit, through the eerie emptiness of the pandemic and beyond – to document the changing faces of the capital’s former citadel; home to about 8,000 people, daily workplace for about 600,000 more. His pictures, now collected in a fabulous book, The Same for Everyone, examine the atmosphere and soul of the engine of the British economy, with its exposed Roman foundations and its thicket of tabloid-named towers (the Cheesegrater, the Gherkin, the Walkie-Talkie) jostling for head space above the vaults of the Bank of England.

This 2023 image of a gaggle of City visitors with the peak of the Shard behind them conjures some of the airier strangeness of that landscape, in which bright minds spend long days at terminals trying to bend figures in their favour. The group here appear to have come upon this odd civilisation unexpectedly and are in search of bearings and landmarks.

Stardust in the Perseus Molecular Cloud

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 06:19:21 +0000

Clouds of stardust drift through

Weekly Update 26-Jan-2025

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 04:40:02 +0000

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Finding Soft Light for Photography

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 23:14:34 +0000

Soft lighting is a sought-after technique in the world of photography. It helps in reducing harsh shadows, creating a dreamy atmosphere, and bringing out the best features in a subject. Whether you’re an amateur photographer or a seasoned professional, understanding where to find soft lighting can elevate your photographs to new heights. Here’s a guide to the best places to find soft lighting:

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Golden Hour Magic

The golden hour is the short window of time just after sunrise and just before sunset. The sun is low on the horizon, casting a warm and soft glow. The shadows are long and diffused, giving images a cinematic and dreamy look. This time is ideal for portraits, landscapes, and almost any genre of photography. The exact timing of the golden hour varies depending on your geographical location and the time of year, so using apps like “Golden Hour Calculator” can be a huge help.

Photo captured by Ilja Tulit

Overcast Days

Contrary to popular belief, a sunny day is not always a photographer’s best friend. Bright sunlight can lead to overexposed photos and harsh shadows. Overcast days, however, act as a natural diffuser, spreading the light evenly and reducing contrasts. It’s like having a massive softbox in the sky, perfect for outdoor shoots.

Shaded Areas

On a bright day, look for areas of shade, such as under a tree, an alleyway, or the shadow side of a building. These spots provide protection from the direct sun, allowing for soft lighting conditions. Remember to adjust your camera settings to account for the lower light levels.

Indoor Windows

Windows can act as natural softboxes. Position your subject near a window, but not directly facing it. The light streaming in is diffused by the glass and any curtains or blinds, creating a soft illumination. Morning is often the best time for window lighting, but it depends on the direction the window faces and any obstructions outside.

Photo captured by Vitaliy Shevchenko

Reflectors and Diffusers

If you’re serious about achieving soft lighting, investing in reflectors and diffusers is a wise choice. Reflectors bounce light onto your subject, filling in shadows and creating an even tone. Diffusers, on the other hand, scatter light rays, turning harsh light into a gentle glow. They can be particularly helpful when shooting in midday sun.

Artificial Lighting

Sometimes, nature won’t cooperate, and you’ll need to create your own soft lighting. Softboxes, umbrellas, and LED panels are all tools that photographers use to mimic the soft, diffused light found in nature. When using artificial lighting, it’s crucial to understand the direction and intensity of the light to achieve the desired effect.

In conclusion, soft lighting is a vital tool for photographers aiming to produce ethereal, flattering, and professional images. Whether harnessing the natural glow of the golden hour, utilizing the even illumination of overcast skies, or employing tools like reflectors and softboxes, understanding and mastering soft lighting techniques can truly transform one’s photographic output. Both natural and artificial sources offer opportunities to achieve this effect, making it accessible to photographers of all levels. By being observant, adaptive, and knowledgeable about these techniques, one can elevate their photography, capturing moments in their most beautiful light.

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“If you want to be the type of photographer that creates photographs, not one who just snaps them, you must understand how light works. And, once you understand how it works, it will be to your advantage to thoroughly understand how to manipulate it. These skills will help you create photographs that you can pre-visualize in your mind.”

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Let it glow: fireflies illuminating Japanese woodlands – in pictures

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 17:00:25 +0000

For 10 days in the summer, the forests of Japan’s Yamagata prefecture are lit up by himebotaru, a type of firefly endemic to the region. Photographer Kazuaki Koseki has attempted to capture the phenomenon in his Summer Faeries series, compiled over a period of eight years. “The spectacle of fireflies flying through the summer forest is like the twinkling of a starry sky,” says Koseki. “That sight is fantastic enough to forget the awe of the night forest.” In recent years, the fireflies’ habitat has been increasingly endangered by deforestation and the tourism industry. “The unpredictability of the fireflies’ trails of light highlights the urgency of our planet’s climate crisis, while at the same time holding a strong and enduring hope for the future.”

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Accessory Roundup: Leica 100, Pelicans, and lights

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Images: Leica, SmallRig, Pelican

We've made it to another weekend, which means another edition of our accessory roundup. Today, we'll be looking at a few lights, some Leica gear, and some rugged accessories, but first, as always, let's check out what's on sale.

Sony Sales

Photo: Richard Butler

The Sony a7R V, a camera with a whopping 61MP sensor that makes it great for landscape or product photography, is currently on sale for $400 off its MSRP.

Buy now:

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Photo: Richard Butler

If you don't need that much resolution, the a7 IV is also on sale for $300 off its MSRP. It's an older model that doesn't include some of Sony's latest tech and refinements, but it's still a capable stills camera.

Buy now:

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Tough travel backpacks

Image: Pelican

Pelican is well known for its ultra-rugged hard cases, but the company has recently started making soft goods as well. The Trvl Aegis collection includes several types of bags, including backpacks, slings, duffel bags and rolling bags; some of them feature a "hybrid" construction, which Pelican says provides the "quality construction and protection of a hard case with the versatility of a soft case."

Aegis backpack

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Aegis rolling duffel

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The hybrid packs come in various shapes and sizes, so you've got options no matter how light or heavy you pack. If you want a bit more protection, the company has also introduced a new line of hard-sided luggage cases, which it calls Trvl ATX. They don't seem quite as burly as the company's classic Air cases but feature creature comforts such as 360-degree spinner wheels, compression straps, and dividing pockets.

The ATX series sits between the Aegis hybrid bags and the standard Pelican Air cases when it comes to durability.

Image: Pelican

Pelican ATX

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The company has also introduced a variety of accessory "Modpaks" that let you add organization to your Trvl bags in the form of toiletry bags, extra pouches, and packing cubes.

Leica's birthday

The $625, limited edition teddy bears appear to have sold out, but there's plenty more Leica 100 gear available.

Image: Leica

Leica is celebrating its 100th year of business this year, and part of the "100 Years of Leica" event is selling a variety of products meant to mark the occasion. Perhaps the most notable are the teddy bears – there were two limited-edition models that have already sold out, designed to look like important members of the Leitz family, as well as a more standard bear holding a plush Leica.

The bear, as well as a variety of other Leica 100 products such as a leather bracelet, magnifier, "100"-emblazoned hotshoe cover and even cufflinks, won't be available until May. However, there are a few knickknacks currently listed for sale in Leica's online store: a set of color pencils that comes with a cut-out paper M camera that you can color however you want, a pin, and a 3D wood puzzle. The latter two are sold out but aren't listed as limited edition, so there's a possibility there'll be a restock.

A colorful spotlight

Image: Nanlite

Nanlite's new COB light acts as an upgrade to its bi-color FC-120B spotlight. The FC-120C has many of the same features, such as the ability to accept USB-C power, Bluetooth app control, and dimming, but it swaps out the LEDs for ones capable of putting out full RGB color.

While this does come with a brightness penalty – the bi-color version can put out 17,450 lux when paired with the included 45° reflector, while the RGB version can only do 12,850 lux – it obviously gives you more options when it comes to what color you want to light a scene with.

The FC-120C uses a proprietary FM mount for light modifiers but comes with an adapter that lets you use accessories made for the industry-standard Bowens mount.

$295 at Amazon

$295 at B&H

Ultra-fast, ultra-rugged

Photo: LaCie

LaCie, a Seagate-owned brand known for its rugged portable drives, has released a new rubber-coated SSD that's meant to withstand drops, dust, water, and even, according to the company, "pressure from a 2-ton vehicle." Appropriately named the Rugged SSD Pro5, it has an IP68 rating and comes in 2 and 4TB variations.

While the Pro5 is undeniably tough, it doesn't come at the cost of performance. The company says you can expect read speeds of up to 6700 MBps and write speeds of up to 5300 MBps and that you should have no issues editing 8K footage stored on the drive. Part of that is thanks to its Thunderbolt 5 interface, which allows for speeds up to 10,000 MBps. If you don't have one of the few computers with Thunderbolt 5 ports, it can be used with USB and Thunderbolt 4, though even the latter won't be capable of hitting those peak speeds.

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A splash of color

Image: SmallRig

We've covered quite a few SmallRig video lights in the accessory roundup, but none as small and portable as the RF 10C. It's a 10W light that's around the size of a flashlight, that the company pitches as being perfect for "backlighting and background light for smartphone video shooting." It can cast light in four colors, depending on what your scene calls for: "sunset orange," blue, white and red.

The RF 10C has a built-in battery, rechargeable by USB-C, and comes with 20 gobos that let you cast light in the shape of a heart, window, semi-circle, and more. The light has two standard 1/4"-20 mounting threads, and the extending barrel gives you the option of having a diffuse or narrow beam.

$53 at Amazon

$53 at B&H

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Pop-up store: One week remaining to order DPReview apparel and accessories

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

We've been thrilled with the response to our DPReview pop-up store, which opened before the holidays and features limited edition items from our 25th Anniversary collection of DPReview swag. If you've been planning to place an order but haven't done so yet, act soon: the pop-up store will disappear on January 31.

What’s in the store? You'll find the DPReview logo on apparel like t-shirts, sweatshirts and baseball caps. Of course, to honor DPReview’s early history, many items are designed in dark mode with a black background.

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If you’re a camera nerd, head over and take a look.

If you’re not feeling nerdy enough to want DPReview-branded swag, we've also designed products with photo-friendly slogans like ‘Say Cheese’, ‘Photo Department’, and ‘I ♥ Bokeh’.

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Products from our 25th Anniversary pop-up store.

Why a pop-up store?

Readers have been asking us about DPReview merchandise for years, so we decided to do something about it. So, if you’re one of those who’s emailed or messaged us asking where to find things like DPReview shirts, now is your chance.

Of course, when you buy our gear, you support DPReview and our mission to bring you the best online information and reviews about digital cameras.

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All items in the DPReview pop-up store include free worldwide shipping.

If you have specific questions about products or ordering, you can contact store@gearpatrol.com for help.

Bank Shoots Candid Couple Photography with the Lomomatic 110 Camera

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this interview we get to know Thai photographer Bank through his wonderful series of photographs taken with the Lomomatic 110 camera and Lomography 110 film.

Margaret Liang: Mountain of A?

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 11:00:24 +0000

In my first semester as a graduate student at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, I had the honor of taking Adam J Greteman’s Trans, Queer and Feminist Studies course. My eyes were opened to so much that I did not know when it came to gender and how we as a society

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‘I was overwhelmed by the sweetness of it’: Dotun Ajoa aka McAwhy’s best phone picture

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 10:00:17 +0000

The photographer captures the moment his three-year-old son found him napping and decided to join him

Dotun Ajao had been juggling a typical Saturday of errands, chores and caring for his three-year-old son, Ireyao. The tired dad had snuck off for a nap when Ireyao found him, and, instead of asking for a snack or to play as he usually would, the toddler quietly climbed into bed and used his father’s head as a pillow.

“I was overwhelmed by the sweetness of it,” says the Lagos-born photographer, who now lives in Norfolk. “I picked up my phone to check the time but then I thought, what if we captured this?”

Comet G3 ATLAS: a Tail and a Telescope

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 07:15:37 +0000

Comet G3 ATLAS: a Tail and a Telescope

Afternoon Light Photography Tips

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 23:21:58 +0000

Capturing stunning photographs is not solely reliant on ideal lighting conditions. Even in mediocre lighting, you can still create beautiful images if you understand how to work with the available light. Afternoon light, in particular, can be a challenging time for photography, but with the right techniques, you can transform ordinary scenes into extraordinary moments.

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Photo captured by Nicholas Bartos

In this blog post, we will explore some valuable tips to enhance your afternoon light photography when faced with less-than-ideal lighting conditions.

Embrace Soft Light:

During the afternoon, the sun is often high in the sky, resulting in harsh shadows and intense highlights. To counteract this, seek out areas where the light is diffused or softened. Look for open shade or utilize objects like trees, buildings, or curtains to create a natural filter for the sunlight. This will help you achieve more balanced and flattering lighting conditions for your subjects.

Utilize Reflectors:

When dealing with mediocre lighting, reflectors become invaluable tools. They bounce light back onto your subject, filling in shadows and creating a more even and pleasing exposure. Portable reflectors are available in various sizes and colors, allowing you to experiment and adapt to different shooting scenarios. Silver reflectors provide a cooler and more intense light, while gold reflectors add warmth to the scene.

Explore Silhouettes:

Afternoon light is often ideal for creating striking silhouettes. Position your subject between the camera and a strong light source, such as the sun or a well-lit background. Expose for the brighter background, allowing your subject to be underexposed, resulting in a silhouette effect. Experiment with different angles and compositions to add depth and interest to your images.

Incorporate Shadows Creatively:

Rather than trying to eliminate shadows, learn to embrace them creatively. Shadows can add depth, texture, and drama to your photographs. Look for interesting shadow patterns cast by buildings, trees, or other objects. Experiment with composition to include shadows as an integral part of your image, adding a sense of mystery and intrigue.

Photo captured by Sven Wilhelm

Experiment with Backlighting:

Backlighting occurs when the main source of light is behind your subject. This technique can create a luminous and ethereal effect, emphasizing the contours and shapes of your subject. Use your camera’s exposure compensation feature to prevent your subject from becoming a silhouette. You may need to adjust the exposure settings to find the right balance between preserving details in the subject and retaining the beautiful backlight glow.

Incorporate Warm Colors:

During the afternoon, the sunlight tends to have a warm and golden hue. Take advantage of this by seeking out scenes or subjects that complement these tones. Look for vibrant foliage, golden-hour landscapes, or architecture with warm hues. Use the warm light to your advantage, and consider adjusting the white balance in post-processing to enhance the colors further.

Pay Attention to Composition:

In mediocre lighting conditions, strong composition becomes even more critical. Look for leading lines, interesting textures, and contrasting elements to create visual interest. Experiment with different angles and perspectives to make the most of the available light. Additionally, keep an eye out for details and smaller scenes that might be enhanced by the particular lighting conditions.

While afternoon light can present challenges for photographers, understanding how to work with mediocre lighting conditions allows you to unlock new creative possibilities. Embrace soft light, experiment with silhouettes and shadows, utilize reflectors, and explore backlighting to add depth and drama to your images. By incorporating warm colors and paying attention to composition, you can capture remarkable photographs even in less-than-ideal lighting situations. So, grab your camera and venture out during the afternoon hours to unleash your creativity and capture the magic of the moment.

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The week around the world in 20 pictures

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:26:21 +0000

Trump’s inauguration, fires in California, the hostage release in Israel and Storm Éowyn: the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists

• Warning: this gallery contains images that some readers may find distressing

How two brothers tried to photograph the last survivors of the Revolutionary War

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

In the 1860s, two brothers, Nelson and Roswell Moore, photographers from Connecticut, got the idea to use the then-nascent technology of photography to preserve images of the last veterans of the American Revolution.

Photos: Nelson and Roswell Moore

As a photographer with a strong interest in history, I often find myself captivated when the two worlds collide. Looking at pictures of historical events, even seemingly mundane ones, sparks my imagination and transports me back in time.

More than the historical events themselves, I’m drawn to the people in these photos. I try to envision their lives, their experiences and the world they inhabited. I remind myself that they aren’t just historical figures frozen in time but real people who lead lives as complex as you or me, and I often wonder about their experiences, the people they knew, and the eras that shaped them.

Perhaps this is because old photographs serve as a reminder of our own mortality. Historical photos whisper to us that our time on Earth is finite and that one day, we, too, will become subjects of historical curiosity.

Photo: Nelson and Roswell Moore

This fascination with the past, coupled with my interest in photography, is probably why a recent video by the BBC caught my attention, telling the story behind portraits taken of some of the last survivors of the American Revolutionary War.

The Revolutionary War was fought between Great Britain and her American colonies from 1775 to 1783 over Americans' desire for independence. Ultimately, the colonial forces prevailed, and, as we all know today, the United States became an independent nation.

"Historical photos whisper to us that our time on Earth is finite and that one day, we, too, will become subjects of historical curiosity."

Fast forward about eight decades, and the US found itself embroiled in yet another conflict: the American Civil War. It was around this time that two brothers, Nelson and Roswell Moore, photographers from Connecticut, got the idea to use the then-nascent technology of photography to preserve images of the last surviving veterans of the American Revolution.

According to the BBC, newspapers at the time would publish details of the United States federal budget. This included lists of Revolutionary War veterans who were still receiving government pensions. Don Hagist, author of The Revolution's Last Men: The Soldiers Behind the Photographs and editor of the Journal of the American Revolution, told the BBC that by the 1860s, it was becoming apparent that very few Revolutionary War veterans remained. This realization spurred the Moore brothers to track down what they believed to be the last six living veterans to capture their portraits.

Photo: Nelson and Roswell Moore

The Moore brothers' portraits were unveiled in 1864 and subsequently published that same year in the book The Last Men of the American Revolution by Reverend E.B. Hillard. The book also included biographies of each veteran, based on interviews conducted by Hillard, although, according to Hagist, Hillard likely employed some creative license in his biographical accounts.

Fortunately, these invaluable photographs are not confined to the BBC's archives. They’re preserved and freely available for download from the Library of Congress, an exceptional resource for historical imagery of all kinds.

As it turned out, the six men photographed by the Moore brothers weren't the only remaining Revolutionary War veterans. Following the publication of their photos and Hillard's book, other veterans came forward. However, the images captured by the Moore brothers remain invaluable historical artifacts, preserving the likenesses of men who fought for America's independence. Gazing into their eyes, I’m struck by the realization that these men could have met George Washington in person.

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Photos: Nelson and Roswell Moore

One of photography's enduring truths is that we often can’t predict which images will hold significance for future generations. History will ultimately be the judge. However, as photographers, we possess the ability to capture and preserve these visual records, even if their immediate importance is not readily apparent.

Next time you see an old historical photo, pause for a moment to think about the person or people in that photo. Who were they? What were their lives like? And reflect on the fact that, someday, far in the future, someone may be looking at a picture of you, wondering the same thing.

Finally, have you had the opportunity to capture any photos of historical significance or photograph something important before it disappeared forever? If so, I'd love to hear about it in the comments.

Photos of the Week: Firefighters, Ice Marathon, Inauguration Day (28 photos)

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

A fragile cease-fire in Gaza, a lantern festival in China, a rare snowstorm along the American Gulf Coast, camel racing in Qatar, a comet in the sky above Uruguay, additional wildfires in California, and much more.

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Thai actors Apiwat "Porsch" Apiwatsayree (left) and Sappanyoo "Arm" Panatkool pose for pictures after registering their same-sex marriage at the Phra Nakhon district office in Bangkok, Thailand, on January 23, 2025. The high-profile gay couple were married on January 23, among the first of hundreds who joined them on the day the kingdom's landmark same-sex-marriage law went into effect. ( Chanakarn Laosarakham / AFP / Getty)

Pop hits, ordinary wonders and perfumed parables – the week in art

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:00:31 +0000

Sixties art stars reconsidered, 70 years of working-class British life on camera and a multisensory meditation on Indonesian art – all in your weekly dispatch

Iconic: Portraiture from Francis Bacon to Andy Warhol
An excellent visual essay on painting, photography and fame in the 1960s that makes you see pop art with fresh eyes. Read the five-star review here.
• Holburne museum, Bath, until 5 May

Hong Kong Panoramas on LomoChrome Color '92 by Film Photographer Tom

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Film photographer and Lomographer Tom (@t0m7) shares with us the cinematic panorama images he took of the vibrant and buzzing Hong Kong using LomoChrome Color '92 film.

Week in wildlife in pictures: a drowsy seal, wild kittens and the reddest bird

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:00:05 +0000

The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world

NGC 7814: Little Sombrero

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:37:46 +0000

Point your telescope toward the high flying constellation

Lumix Lab is now the go-to app if you own a recent Panasonic camera

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Image: Panasonic

Panasonic has made it clear: the torch has passed from its Lumix Sync app to the Lumix Lab app. If you own one of the company's modern phase detect autofocus cameras – that's the S5 II, S5 IIX, G9 II, GH7 and S9 – Lumix Lab can now do pretty much everything that Sync could do, alongside all the new features it brings to the table.

When Lumix Lab originally launched alongside the S9 in May, Panasonic was clear that it wasn't ready to fully replace Lumix Sync for its older cameras; it didn't support critical features such as remote shooting, remote shutter control, image transfer, or live streaming.

That's changed this week, though. Panasonic released firmware updates yesterday, as well as an update to Lumix Lab, which work together to let you fully control and sync your camera from your phone.

Enter the LUT lab

Lumix Lab lets you download LUTS made by creators and gives you a library to manage those LUTs alongside the ones you create yourself.

Beyond the functions that already existed with Lumix Sync, Lumix Lab adds several features around Look Up Tables, or LUTs, which are essentially color presets that you can apply to your photos and videos. It has a section that lets you download ready-made LUTs from creators, and you can even create custom LUTs using the app's photo editor. You can then use those LUTs in Lumix Lab, applying them to photos you've synced over from your camera, or send them to your camera, where you can use them with the Real Time LUT that can automatically apply them to your JPEGs and videos.

Lumix Lab also has fairly robust editing features for both photos and videos. You can use it to adjust colors, exposure, sharpening, and more and to apply effects like grain and vignetting. Continuing the LUT focus of the app, if you like the adjustments you've made, you're able to save them as a LUT for later use. Lumix Lab also lets you apply a variety of pre-set crops to stills and videos, making it easy to share them on platforms with a specific aspect ratio, and you can trim videos if you only want to use a small portion of them. Finally, you can share your edited photos and videos straight from the app.

Lumix Lab has a relatively full-featured set of photo and video editing tools, and lets you save your adjustments as custom LUTs.

The future of Sync

At the moment, it doesn't seem like the Lumix Sync app is going anywhere – owners of the S1, S1R, the newly released G97, and other older cameras will still need to use it to sync photos to their phones, after all.

However, if you haven't given Lumix Lab a shot yet, and have one of the cameras it works with, it's probably worth a try. It can now not only do the things Lumix Sync could, but much more, making the experience of shooting with your camera and sharing with your phone that much nicer. Even if those don't interest you, it's also worth noting that the latest updates to the S5 II, S5 IIX, GH7, and G9 II could make it more annoying to use with Panasonic's older app, as a camera-to-phone Wi-Fi connection will now require password authentication – the ability to use the app without inputting a Wi-Fi password has been removed.

Lumix Lab is a free download from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.

Understanding Light for Photographers Guide

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:39:27 +0000

Light is the basic building block of ALL photography. Hearing about great light, talking about great light, and maybe even recognizing certain types of light is not the same as UNDERSTANDING light. Understanding it means you’ll know how to “accurately” manipulate light to your advantage. This popular eBook on the subject is currently 68% today if you want to check it out. Found here: The Understanding Light Guide at 68% Off

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Do you have trouble using “bounced” light? Fix your problems here. (Pages 25 – 31)
This characteristic of light practically dictates how someone will react to your photograph! (Pages 37 – 44)
Light bounces. Study “HOW” the surface you’re bouncing it from can vastly affect your photograph! (Pages 47 – 50)
These five tips on lighting will help you get a perfect shot every time! (Pages 51 – 60)
Light creates these- And they are just as important as the light itself! (Page 62)
Study the relationship between “Camera point-of-view” and the Light Source. (Pages 74 – 83)
How to judge Light by simply looking at it. (Pages 74 – 83)
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The difference understanding light can make

“As a photographer, there is no greater achievement than bringing your imagination to life through the manipulation of light.” -Author Kent DuFault

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OM System is building suspense for a new camera coming on February 6th

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:02:00 +0000

OM System is working to build excitement for a launch happening on February 6. The company released a short teaser video, offering brief glimpses of an unreleased OM System camera. This video follows up on a post from the OM System CEO at the beginning of the month announcing that the company is working on a new camera and lenses. That statement, combined with the content of the video, makes it safe to assume that the focus of this announcement is indeed a camera.

The dedicated teaser webpage poses the question, "Are you born to create?" It also promises "something exciting" coming soon and encourages people to tune in to "discover what’s next in the world of creative photography."

The video, naturally, doesn't show much. It does, however, highlight a front dial, which must be a focus of the new camera. That dial shows four options, named Mono, Color, Art and CRT. We've seen such a dial before on the remarkably popular Olympus PEN-F. Based on the limited information in the video, it doesn't appear to be a follow-up to the PEN-F, as the teaser shows a more traditional SLR-style EVF in the center of the camera, as opposed to the left-corner EVF found on the PEN-F.

Luckily, February 6 isn't too far off, so full details will be coming soon. You can sign up to receive notifications for the launch on the teaser webpage and keep re-watching the 15-second video to attempt to glean more information.

SmallRig announces new cages for Sony's flagship cameras

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:52:00 +0000

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SmallRig has announced it is expanding its lineup with a new cage for the Sony a9 III and a1 II. Like SmallRig's existing offerings, the new cage aims to add additional protection for the camera. Perhaps more importantly, it also offers expansion options, making it easier to attach additional gear like phone mounts, monitors, microphones and more. It offers what SmallRig calls a "brand-new streamlined design with precision-fit protection and unobstructed button access." It's available for purchase now for $99.

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SmallRig's latest full cage features a leather grip that fully wraps around the grip of the camera. The leather design allows it to blend in a bit more to the camera, and results in a more polished look worthy of the flagship cameras.

The cage features a three-point locking installation to keep it securely attached to the camera, but doesn't require removing the D-rings. It uses an integrated bottom Arca-Swiss quick release plate for seamless use on a wide range of tripods and gimbals. It comes with a magnetic wrench on the bottom of the plate for easier attachment or removal.

Buy now:

$99 at SmallRig

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Of course, one of the main benefits to a cage is all the extra attachment points for gear, of which this new offering has plenty. It features 1/4"-20 threaded holes, 1/4"-20 locating holes, ARRI 3/8"-16 locating holes, cold shoe mounts, strap slots and QD socket. All of those attachment points make it feasible to add on a long list of handles, microphones, lights, monitors, straps and more. Plus, the HawkLock H21 NATO rail allows you to quickly add or remove handles.

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In addition to the full cage, SmallRig also released an L-Shaped Mount Plate for the Sony a1 II and a9 III. The plate is still marked as "coming soon," and details are sparse in comparison to the full cage. SmallRig did specify that it will offer unobstructed access to switching orientation and feature an integrated bottom Arca-Swiss quick release plate. Perhaps most interesting, though, is the AirTag compartment, helping users keep track of their cameras.

Canon teases 410MP full-frame, but not for photographers

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

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Canon has developed a 410MP full-frame sensor, which it says is primarily designed for markets such as surveillance, medicine and industrial applications.

Canon doesn't typically disclose details of sensors it plans to use in its cameras prior to those cameras being announced, which is another strong hint that this won't be the basis of the next R-series model. Still, it gives and insight into where Canon's sensor design and technology has got to.

The 410MP chip is a Stacked CMOS design with some signal processing circuitry built into one of the layers of that stack. This design allows it to read all its pixels at a rate of 3,280 megapixels per second. This is sufficient to let it deliver 24K 'video' at up to eight frames per second.

Alternatively, Canon says a monochrome version of the chip can bin the output of four neighboring pixels to deliver "100MP" video at up to 24 fps. These numbers suggest the company is talking about full-sensor, 'open-gate' 12K footage from the full 3:2 sensor region. Given this is its maximum output rate, it's reasonable to assume it would have a rolling shutter rate not much quicker than 1/24 sec (ie: around 40ms), which wouldn't be optimal as the basis of a cinema camera.

Thiose frame rates suggest a sensor that would be well-suited to machine-vision tasks that prioritize resolution over speed, such as checking detailed circuit boards during production, rather than on high-speed production lines where global shutter's ability to freeze movement might be more valued.

The use of the 3:2, 36x24mm 'full-frame' format means the sensor could be used with the vast range of lenses designed for that format, rather than having to specify something custom or very low-volume, by adopting a larger, medium-format size.

Testing Out The Lomo'Instant Wide Glass Around Manila with rocket_fries0036

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Lomography writer rocket_fries0036 tests the Lomo'Instant Wide Glass during the holiday rush in Metro Manila.

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 07:02:24 +0000

This is not ‘flyover country’: A journey down America’s spine – in pictures

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 07:00:36 +0000

Photographer Richard Sharum visited the central states – condescendingly dismissed for years – to see if he could find any unifying aspects of national spirit

Canon's new RF16-28mm is a less expensive F2.8 zoom

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 04:00:00 +0000

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Canon has announced the RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM, a fast wide-angle full-frame zoom that's meant to be a more budget-friendly option for people looking to shoot photos and videos. The lens is lightweight and compact, coming in at a very similar size and weight as its sibling, the RF 28-70mm F2.8 IS STM.

The 16-28mm is explicitly designed to pair with that lens for enthusiasts wanting constant F2.8 capability on a budget.

The lens' optical formula includes 16 elements in 13 groups, with 2 aspherical lenses and 4 UD elements. Like many of Canon's RF lenses – including its higher-end L-series models – the 16-28mm uses of digital corrections as part of its design. At its long end, it has a minimum focusing distance of 0.2m (7.9"). The lens is weather sealed to provide some protection against dust and moisture, though there aren't gaskets on all of its various buttons, switches and rings.

Canon

As its name implies, the 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM uses a lead-screw type stepper motor for focusing, which the company says will provide "fast and accurate" focusing. It also features optical image stabilization, rated for 5.5 stops of compensation at the center of the lens, which gets bumped up to 8 stops when paired with a camera body that can coordinate its sensor stabilization with the lens'.

The lens weighs around 445g (15.7oz) and is 91mm (3.6") long when retracted. It uses 67mm filters and can be paired with an EW-73E lens hood, though it is sold separately.

The 16-28mm F2.8 becomes Canon's fourth wide-angle zoom lens, sitting between the $550 RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM and the $1400 RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM. The new lens has better weather-sealing than the variable aperture zoom but, is less well-sealed than the slower-but-wider F4 'L' series lens. Above all of these sits the $2400 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM.

The RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM will retail for $1149 and starts shipping on February 11th.

Canon RF 16-28MM F2.8 IS STM Specifications

Principal specifications
Lens type	Zoom lens
Max Format size	35mm FF
Focal length	16–28 mm
Image stabilization	Yes
CIPA Image stabilization rating	5.5 stop(s)
Lens mount	Canon RF, Canon RF-S
Aperture
Maximum aperture	F2.8
Minimum aperture	F2.8
Aperture ring	No
Number of diaphragm blades	9
Optics
Elements	16
Groups	13
Special elements / coatings	2 aspherical, 4UD
Focus
Minimum focus	0.20 m (7.87″)
Maximum magnification	0.26×
Autofocus	Yes
Motor type	Stepper motor
Distance scale	No
DoF scale	No
Physical
Weight	445 g (0.98 lb)
Diameter	77 mm (3.03″)
Length	91 mm (3.58″)
Sealing	Yes
Colour	Black
Power zoom	No
Zoom lock	No
Filter thread	67 mm
Hood supplied	No
Hood product code	EW-73E
Tripod collar	No

Panasonic's latest firmware updates bring all its latest cameras up to speed

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Photo: Brendan Nystedt

Panasonic has announced a suite of updates for its latest cameras, designed to make sure the S5 II, S5 IIX, GH7, and G9 II are all on level playing field with each other and the S9 in terms of what features they support.

All four cameras will now be able to display multiple frame guide markers at once, which can help if you're trying to frame a shot that will eventually be edited into multiple aspect ratios. The markers are heavily customizable – you can choose different colors for each aspect ratio and position and resize the lines on your screen.

The ability to have multiple frame guides debuted on the S9's v1.1 firmware but is now available across Panasonic's modern lineup.

The updates also add support for Panasonic's "MP4 Lite" codec, which records 3.8K open-gate footage at a lower bitrate, making it easier and faster to transfer to a phone via Wi-Fi. For the S5 II and S5 IIX, the video will be in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as the S9, but for the Four Thirds cameras it'll be in a taller 4:3 aspect ratio.

Speaking of transferring footage to your phone, Panasonic is also bringing full support for its new Lumix Lab app to all the cameras. That means you'll be able to use it, instead of Lumix Sync, to remotely control shooting, transfer images to your phone, and more.

The S5 II, S5 IIX, and G9 II are also getting the enhanced subject detection that the GH7 launched with, meaning that they'll also be able to recognize planes and trains and zero-in on a specific part of a recognized subject, such as a car's driver or a motorcycle rider's helmet. They're also getting the Crop Zoom feature from the GH7 and S9, which will automatically punch in by a selectable amount. In stills mode, this means that the JPEGs will be taken from a center crop of your untouched Raw. In video you'll only be getting the cropped version since there's no Raw. How cropped it is will depend on your shooting resolution.

'Part priority' is now available on all of Panasonic's phase-detect-equipped ILCs.

The full-frame S5 II and S5 IIX are also getting the Hybrid Zoom system from the S9, which combines your lens' optical zoom with Crop Zoom, giving you more reach the further you twist the zoom ring.

There are a few smaller changes as well; each of the cameras will get improvements to operational stability, as well as the ability to save pictures in an "Extra Small" size.

Features being removed

While the updates are obviously full of new features, they also take away some things. European S5 II and S5 IIXs will no longer support wireless image transfers to PCs or RTMP streaming – you'll have to use RTMPS when livestreaming from your camera. While those features will still work in other markets, such as the US, the S5 IIX and the GH7 are losing the ability to act as a RTP/RTSP network camera over a wired internet connection globally. While Panasonic didn't give an specific explanation of why these features were being removed, the company did say they came as part of a security enhancement to the cameras.

Another change that will affect all S5 II, S5 IIX, GH7, and G9 II users: when directly connecting the camera and your smartphone, you'll now have to enter the password each time if you're using the Lumix Sync app; Lumix Lab isn't affected, since it handles authentication over Bluetooth. These changes also won't affect the cameras' Frame.io integration.

The new firmware files – v3.2 for the S5 II, v2.2 for the S5 IIX, v1.3 for the GH7, and v2.3 for the G9 II – are available for download on Panasonic's website.

Emotional Landscapes, Humans in Nature & Emus!

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:50:46 +0000

In perspective with nature, our existence becomes meaningless for sure. So tiny we are, that even our local landscapes are vast enough for us to feel overwhelmingly small. Truly independent from ourselves, earth's scenery is filled with great opportunities for some spectacular tripod-friendly photography. And never expect them to present to you in the most […]

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Sony's fixing even more "Tough" cards for not being tough enough

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:45:00 +0000

Hopefully it's not too cold on this mountaintop.

Image: Sony

Sony has expanded a free repair program for some of its CEA-G Series "Tough"-branded memory cards, saying that some units failed to work properly in the extreme conditions they're designed for.

According to a notice spotted by Digital Camera World, some of the Tough CFexpress Type A cards could stop being recognized or, worse, fail to finish writing data in "low-temperature conditions" that are "around the lower limit of the recommended operating temperature range." Sony specifies that the cards are intended to be used in conditions ranging from -10° to 70°C (14° - 158°F), and its page for the cards touts that they're "designed for extended professional use in the most challenging environments – from snow-covered mountains to sand-blown deserts."

The company initially reported the issue last summer, but the version of the notice that appears on its Japanese site says that it found more units that are eligible for free repair. Sony's various sites list the affected lot numbers, which you can check against the one printed on the back of your cards. We've listed the model numbers below, but only specific units are eligible for repair. The additional numbers added this week, which are for 320GB and 640GB models, appear on the Japanese and UK notices, though not the one for the US.

The affected card models are:

CEA-G80T
CEA-G160T
CEA-G320T
CEA-G640T

If you have one of the affected cards and your lot number is one of the ones eligible for repair, Sony recommends backing it up before you send it in since any data will be deleted. The company says it'll repair cards "free of charge until June 29, 2029," though it's probably one of those issues that's best to solve sooner rather than later.

Iconic review – Bardot, Bacon and the Beatles bestride the plastic fantastic age

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:01:27 +0000

Holburne Museum, Bath
This compact yet brilliant show looks at how painters responded to the subjugation of real life in the 1960s media age, with its explosion of photos, film and mass reproduction

When Peter Blake painted a portrait of his friend David Hockney in 1965, he based it on a photograph. Why? He got on with his fellow Royal College of Art graduate and could have got him to pose. In fact, their relationship was relaxed enough for Hockney to suggest Blake include the male youth in Austrian jacket and shorts who stands behind him – also taken from a photograph.

Hockney, with his round spectacles and bleached hair, looks right at us – or rather at a camera. Blake tries to capture in paint the photo’s harsh light and shadows, contrasting the secondhand, reproduced, even two-dimensional figures of Hockney and the youth with a bunch of balloons that are given a shiny, robust three-dimensional force. By painting a photo of the artist, instead of the artist, Blake suggests distance, mystery, loss. Hockney has become a kind of pop star and doesn’t seem quite real any more. The Bradford-born painting sensation had recently moved to Los Angeles, and it looks like the British-bound Blake is missing him.

When to Apply Sharpening in the Photo Editing Process

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 23:21:55 +0000

Photography, in its essence, is an art of capturing light. Once that light is captured, the journey isn’t quite over – the art of post-processing begins. Photo editing allows us to accentuate the best parts of our images, fix imperfections, and achieve a final look that’s both appealing and striking. One such technique, often left for the end, is sharpening. Let’s dive into why it’s best to apply sharpening at the end of the photo editing process.

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1. Understanding Sharpening

Sharpening is a post-production technique that increases the contrast along the edges within an image. This accentuates details, making the image look clearer and more refined. However, like any tool, if used excessively or inappropriately, it can lead to undesirable artifacts like halos or increased noise.

2. Maintaining Image Quality

During the editing process, numerous adjustments – be it exposure, contrast, color correction, or retouching – are made to the image. Every adjustment, especially when done in raster format (like JPEG), can potentially degrade the image quality slightly. If you sharpen early and make subsequent edits, you risk exacerbating the unwanted artifacts introduced by sharpening. By sharpening at the end, you ensure that you’re applying this effect to the final version of the image, preserving maximum detail.

3. Tailored to Output

The required amount of sharpening can vary depending on where the image will be displayed. For instance, a photo meant for Instagram might need different sharpening than one intended for a large print. By leaving sharpening to the end, you can adjust according to the specific output in mind, ensuring optimal clarity.

4. Flexibility with Layers

For those using advanced photo editing software like Adobe Photoshop, sharpening at the end allows for the use of layers. This means you can adjust the sharpening intensity on a separate layer without affecting the underlying edits. This non-destructive approach offers great flexibility, as you can easily tweak or revert the sharpening without redoing the entire editing process.

5. Avoiding Cumulative Noise

Noise is the grainy or speckled appearance often seen in photos, especially those taken in low light. Editing can amplify noise, and sharpening can make it even more pronounced. If sharpening is applied early in the process, subsequent edits can amplify this noise even further. By sharpening at the end, you can better control and minimize the enhancement of noise.

6. Better Visual Judgment

After all the edits and enhancements, the image’s overall look and feel will be different from the starting point. What might have seemed like an appropriate amount of sharpening at the beginning could be overkill by the end. By waiting, you allow yourself to judge the appropriate sharpness based on the final product.

In Conclusion

While sharpening is undeniably a powerful tool in the photographer’s post-production arsenal, its timing in the editing process is crucial. By saving sharpening for the end, photographers can ensure they’re delivering the highest quality image, tailored to its intended output, with minimized artifacts and noise. Remember, photo editing is as much about the sequence of steps as it is about the steps themselves. Happy editing!

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Samsung announces the Galaxy S25 with new camera tricks

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 18:24:00 +0000

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Samsung has announced the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra, its latest flagship smartphones. The phones have a heavy emphasis on AI, but also feature the company's highest-end camera systems.

The Ultra is the highest-end model and has a 6.9" display and four rear-facing cameras. The company says the phone's ultrawide camera is an upgrade from the previous generation and uses a new 50MP sensor behind an F1.9 lens – the S24 series' ultrawide camera used a 12MP Type 1/2.55 (5.6 x 4.2) sensor. The company hasn't released specifics on the new sensor's size, but we've reached out for details and will update this story if we hear back.

The S25 Ultra, shown here, features four rear cameras. The S25 and S25 Plus have three cameras, with the same 10MP 3x telephoto, but lower resolution wide and ultra-wide sensors.

Image: Samsung

Beyond the ultrawide, the S25 Ultra's camera layout appears to be relatively unchanged compared to the S24 Ultra. It still has a 200MP F1.7 main shooter – the S24 Ultra used a Type 1/1.3 (9.8 x 7.4) sensor, which is likely unchanged – as well as two telephoto cameras: a "3x" F2.4 lens in front of a 10MP sensor, and a "5x" F3.4 lens in front of a 50MP sensor. In the S24 Ultra, these cameras used Type 1/3.94 (3.7 x 2.7) and Type 1/2.52 (5.7 x 4.3) sensors, respectively.

The cameras on the 6.2" S25 and 6.7" S25 Plus, however, appear to be unchanged. They still use the previous-generation 12MP ultrawide, and the main camera and 3x telephoto appear to be the same 50MP Type 1/1.56 (8.2 x 6.1) and Type 1/3.94 (3.7 x 2.7) models as their predecessors.

	Main Camera	Ultrawide Camera	Telephoto Camera
S25 / S25 Plus	50MP, F1.8, OIS	12MP, F2.2	3x - 10MP, F2.4
S25 Ultra	200MP, F1.7, OIS	50MP, F1.9	3x - 10MP, F2.4, OIS 5x - 50MP, F3.4, OIS

Many of the S25's camera improvements come from software, such as the Virtual Aperture feature.

Image: Samsung

While there may not have been many hardware updates, the company did announce some new software tricks for the phones. A feature called "Virtual Aperture" lets you control how much simulated depth-of-field your image has, and the S25 now features a Galaxy Log color mode, which should help anyone who hopes to color grade the footage they take with their phones. The company also says it's updated its image processing, saying that it's upgraded its object recognition system and improved how it handles skin tones.

The custom filter feature attempts to replicate the look of a reference photo, which you can then apply to your other shots.

Image: Samsung

The S25 also features filters that the company says are inspired by classic film photos. In addition to the pre-made options, it allows you to create your own custom filter based on a photo that you give it; it'll try to tweak parameters like saturation and color balance to match the reference image.

The 25 Plus and Ultra also include a feature called "ProScaler," which the company says "delivers a high-definition viewing experience without having to adjust the display settings."

The phones are powered by a chipset called the "Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy," which utilizes Qualcomm's latest technology. Samsung says it delivers "a performance boost of 40% in NPU, 37% in CPU and 30% in GPU compared to the previous generation."

New generations of AI can give you tips on how to improve your pictures of your pets.

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The company's announcement also placed a heavy focus on AI. In a demo of Google's Gemini Live AI, Samsung showed a person asking the assistant about how they could improve a photo they took, with the assistant giving tips on how to improve composition and color, as well as suggestions on what type of edits the person could make.

The company also announced that it's working with the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) to ensure that AI-generated images from its phones will have metadata marking them as generated imagery.

Image: Samsung

The phones will be available starting on February 7th. The standard S25 starts at $799 and comes with 128GB of storage, while the S25 Plus costs $999 and comes with 256GB. The S25 Ultra will start at $1,299 – by default it has 256GB of storage, but you can upgrade it up to 1TB.

Details of the phones are currently being announced via a Samsung live stream, which you can watch here.

Developing story... please check back for updates.

Snowfall, wildfires and the world’s largest flower – photos of the day: Wednesday

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:38:29 +0000

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world

Adobe's latest update makes it easier to find video clips in your library

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

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Adobe has announced the latest updates for its video platforms, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Frame.io. The company says this update aims to "accelerate postproduction and address common pain points that filmmakers face today." The new features and tools aren't entirely groundbreaking, but there are some worthy additions. You can read the full details in the press release below.

These changes are available to use as of today, though the Premiere Pro and After Effects features are only available in the beta apps for the time being. You'll need to be an Adobe Creative Cloud member to access the beta apps, but no additional workarounds are necessary to use the new features.

AI-powered search results and Caption Translation in Premiere Pro beta

One of the most significant updates is Premiere Pro beta's Media Intelligence and AI-powered search panel that aims to make it faster to find clips. This new tool automatically analyzes video content, identifying objects, locations, camera angles and more. Then, using the new Search panel, you can use natural language to find the content you're looking for without hunting down the specific file on your own. The system can pick up on visuals, spoken words or metadata like shoot date and camera type, which should provide more flexibility in how you search.

This new search tool and media analysis happens locally on your system, meaning you don't need to be connected to the internet to use it. Adobe also clarified that, like all of its AI-powered tools, your content remains your own and isn't used to train its AI models.

We haven't used the feature yet, so we can't comment on how successful the new tool is. However, if it works as well as Adobe suggests, it should make it much easier for those working with massive video libraries to find the individual clips they need while working on videos.

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Beyond faster searches, Adobe also aims to make it faster to generate captions with this update. Adobe announced its Text-Based Editing feature in September 2023, which provided automatic transcriptions using Adobe Sensei. Now, the company is expanding functionality to translate those transcripts and generate captions in multiple languages. Premiere Pro beta will offer automatic translations in 17 different languages. You can also have multiple caption tracks visible simultaneously to display multiple languages.

Faster playback and more HDR support in After Effects beta

After Effects users also get two updates (in the beta app), the most significant of which allows for faster playback due to what Adobe describes as a "more modern caching system that uses both your computer's RAM and high-performance attached hard disks." It says that this means you won't be limited by the amount of RAM on your computer, making it feasible for older computers to play back entire compositions for the first time. There should be no need to pause for caching or rendering since once it is cached, you can simply press play and watch.

Adobe is also bringing HDR monitoring to After Effects beta. Promising that it will be "as easy to work in HDR as it is to work in SDR with the latest version of After Effects beta."

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Adobe introduces major new updates in Premiere Pro (beta), After Effects (beta), & Frame.io ahead of 2025 Sundance Film Festival

For filmmakers, “hurry up and wait” has always been part of the movie-making process, and nobody knows that better than the filmmakers heading to Park City for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Crafting the perfect story takes time. Tedious tasks like holding for sound, chasing the golden hour, or watching a status bar crawl across the screen make it harder to see the big picture and have creative breakthroughs.

We’ve been working hard to reduce tedium for video professionals, which means you’ll spend less time hunting for the perfect clip, transcribing and translating footage, waiting for motion graphics to playback, or troubleshooting color pipelines. Leaving you more time to do the things you love.

Today we’re excited to introduce new features in Premiere Pro (beta), After Effects (beta), & Frame.io that will make editors and motion designers faster than ever.

Find footage faster with AI-powered Media Intelligence and the new Search panel in Premiere Pro (beta)

For editors, finding the perfect shot is hard. Every editor has their own delicate, fastidious system for reviewing, logging, and finding their favorite moments as they piece together their timeline. But if you’re like me, you’ve also had this experience: you’ve finished your edit, handed it off – then found the one magical shot you should have used after everyone starts watching it. It’s the worst.

With new Media Intelligence and the Search panel in Premiere Pro (beta), the power of AI helps you find exactly what you need, when you need it. The content of your clips is automatically recognized, including objects, locations, camera angles, and more. With the new Search panel, you can use natural language to find visuals, spoken words, or content with embedded metadata like shoot date or camera type – all at the same time.
That means you can search footage for descriptive terms like “person skating with a lens flare” or “close up of person running at sunset” and see relevant moments I can quickly scrub through or load in the Source monitor. Or I can search for “California” and find related visuals, transcript mentions, and embedded metadata with shoot location all in one place!

Plus, media analysis is super-fast and happens entirely on your own system, so you don’t need an internet connection to use it. And as with all our AI-powered tools, your content is never used to train any AI models.

Go global in seconds with Caption Translation in Premiere Pro (beta)

Since we launched our popular Text-Based Editing workflow, we’ve had fantastic feature requests like bulk removal of pauses and filler word detection. Now that we’ve added those, we’re working on the next most popular request: caption translation!
Captions have become increasingly critical for accessibility and engagement on social media. Now you can more easily expand your global audience with fast, accurate translations in 17 languages. Plus, you can have multiple caption tracks visible at the same time to display various languages, or even assist you through editing in a different language.

Fast, seamless playback in After Effects (beta)

Everyone wants to work faster and save time. After Effects (beta) is rising to meet that demand with new performance improvements that let you preview more of your comp than ever before.

We’re introducing a faster, more modern caching system that uses both your computer’s RAM and high-performance attached hard disks to preview and playback larger and more complex projects faster than ever before. It makes motion design more interactive, responsive, and fun.

You’re no longer limited by the amount of RAM on your computer when you play back your work. That means even older desktops and laptops can now play back entire compositions in After Effects for the first time, without having to pause for caching or rendering. As soon as a comp is cached, press play, and spend more time watching creative work with less time spent waiting.

Go end to end in HDR in After Effects (beta)

Additionally, we’re bringing HDR monitoring to After Effects (beta). With support for PQ and HLG video, motion designers can now view their HDR comps accurately with improved video scopes that support HDR. Whether you’re working on a laptop or using professional I/O hardware to send an HDR signal to a calibrated reference monitor, it’s just as easy to work in HDR as it is to work in SDR with the latest version of After Effects (beta).

Frame.io Camera to Cloud: Now available for select Canon cameras

We've partnered with Canon to deliver an exciting new integration between Frame.io Camera to Cloud (C2C) and Canon’s C80 and C400 cameras. With a recent firmware update in December, you can now automatically upload proxy files directly from your Canon camera to Frame.io, giving your post-production teams and creative stakeholders access to footage from anywhere within moments of image capture. And since Premiere Pro supports raw camera formats from these cameras, this integration allows teams to get the best of both worlds: speed and quality. Send proxy files to the cloud quickly to start an edit and relink to the camera originals before your final delivery.

This seamless connection between production and post-production enables a whole new way to collaborate in real-time that unlocks faster project turnarounds and the ability to address potential issues before production wraps. By addressing problems as they occur, you can avoid costly reshoots and have greater confidence that everything you’ve captured is securely stored and accessible regardless of location.

With just a Frame.io account, a Canon C80 or C400, a network connection, and a simple six-digit pairing code, you can get started uploading your video files to the cloud within minutes. Whether you’re working on an independent project, or a large-scale production, this integration offers a streamlined, more efficient workflow from capture to edit.

Everything you need, for everything you’ll make.

No matter your workflow, genre, content, or delivery platform, we’re focused on making tools that reduce the tedium so you can focus on what you love: telling your story. And as more professional editors and motion designers than ever choose Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Frame.io, we’re continuing to prioritize core workflows so you can tell your story with powerful industry standard tools.

Many of our Video Team members – product managers, engineers, marketers, and designers – are also editors, motion designers, and filmmakers who are passionate about delivering features that solve everyday pain points. We worked through iterating designs, testing ideas, and incorporating feedback based on real world use cases over months of development, and we’re excited these features are available for you to use today.

We encourage you to try these new features in beta and give us your feedback! If you’re a Creative Cloud member, you have access to beta apps. You can even install the betas side-by-side with the current releases of Premiere Pro and After Effects.

Availability

All these features are available now in beta. For more information on how to access the beta apps, please visit the Premiere Pro (beta) page.

#CraftYourCamera: La Sardina DIY Competition Winners

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

The La Sardina DIY is the ultimate blank canvas for creativity, just waiting for your artistic flair! In this article, we chat with the brilliant minds behind the #CraftYourCamera competition—winners Elisa, June, and Judith—who transformed these cameras into works of art.

Chasing the Sun with Photographer Calista, the Petzval 55 mm Art Lens and Lomography Film

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Today we have the pleasure of featuring photographer Calista. She shares her incredible photos taken with a range of Lomography products and tells us about her love of analogue photography!

Dream states: the Lynchian imagery of Henry Roy – in pictures

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:00:12 +0000

Over a four-decade career, the Franco-Haitian artist has built his own world of contrasts, contradictions and blissful escape

Instagram is creating its own video editing app

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:43:00 +0000

Instagram announced that it is launching its own free video editing app named Edits. The move makes sense for a platform that's been pushing video content for quite some time, yet lacked any refined editing tools. The timing, however, is interesting, as it coincided with the ban on a very similar free editing app, CapCut.

Instagram head Adam Mosseri shared the news about Edits in an Instagram post on Sunday, covering some of the features we can expect. The description of the app and its features sounds remarkably similar to CapCut, with a long list of tools for creating videos and finding ideas for new content.

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Instagram built the app with a tab-based approach, with tabs for inspiration, trending audio and for keeping track of ideas. It also provides access to what it says is a "much higher-quality camera." The app features all the editing tools most people would use in a phone-based editing app, including the ability to edit down to single-frame precision, settings for resolution, framerate and dynamic range, background adjustment tools, fonts, filters and more. It can also generate captions automatically, hopefully with more accuracy than the auto-generated captions in Instagram Stories.

Beyond editing tools, there will also be insights into how your Reels are performing with a live insights dashboard. Plus, you'll have access to the various metrics available in Instagram, such as a breakdown of engagement, what impacts if your Reel gets recommended and more.

Screenshots: Instagram

Instagram says it supports videos up to 10 minutes long, so this is only a tool for short-form videos. Mosseri stressed in his video announcement that this app is not a replacement for desktop editing tools or a good option for those who rely on templates. Instead, it is very specifically created for creators who edit videos on their phones. Mosseri also stressed that the first version will be incomplete and asked people to be patient as it works on the app.

Screenshot: Abby Ferguson

Many of these features are also currently found in CapCut. It's not unusual for people to edit their Instagram Reels using CapCut, as it has a reputation for being much more user-friendly than the integrated Instagram Reels editor. CapCut, though, is owned by TikTok parent company ByteDance, which meant that it was also part of the ban that took effect (briefly) on Sunday. While TikTok returned very quickly, as of Monday morning, CapCut users were still unable to access the app unless they were in Airplane mode, though it seems that it has returned to functional as of this afternoon. If you didn't already have the app downloaded, though, that is still unavailable at the time of writing, as The Verge reports.

The Instagram Edits app is now available for pre-order in the Apple App Store. The App Store listing says it won't be available for download until March 13, but Mosseri said it will launch in February. The Android app is supposedly "coming soon" with no specific date mentioned as of yet.

Tamron's adding 120fps compatibility to another lens

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:37:00 +0000

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Tamron has announced a firmware update for its 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lens, which will allow users who pair it with a Sony a9 III to shoot at up to 120fps. The company says the update also improves the lens' autofocus performance while zooming in continuous autofocus mode.

The lens is the latest in Tamron's lineup to get the capability; the company added it to its 70-180 F2.8 G2 last year. Like with that lens, the ability to shoot at 120fps using the 50-400mm does come with a notable exception: it doesn't work with continuous autofocus like some of Sony's first-party lenses. Instead, you'll only be able to use the blistering shooting rate in single autofocus, manual focus, or direct manual focus modes.

Still, it's nice to see that Tamron's continuing to update its lenses to add additional functionality, even to lenses that have been out for a while – the 50-400mm was announced in 2022.

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TAMRON Lens Firmware Update Enhances AF Performance During Zooming and Supports Continuous Shooting with Sony α9 III

For 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A067)

Commack, NY, January 20, 2025 – TAMRON announces a new firmware update scheduled for release on January 20, 2025, 11pm ET, for the TAMRON 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A067) for Sony E-mount.

With this new firmware update, AF performance during zooming is improved when shooting videos and still images in AF-C mode. Additionally, with the Sony α9 III, when the focus mode is set to AF-S, DMF, or MF, the lens will support continuous shooting at up to approximately 120 frames per second.

Users can update to the latest firmware by visiting the TAMRON Lens Utility Download Page on TAMRON’s global website.

Arlene Gottfried: the New York photographer who captured the soul of a city

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:11:13 +0000

A new exhibition at the New York Historical looks back on the photographer’s intimate and surprising pictures of a diverse city

Sometimes compared to Diane Arbus, the New York photographer Arlene Gottfried had a knack for taking photographs that, if not quite as willfully transgressive as Arbus’s, nonetheless come off as uncanny and surprising. One memorable snap was taken on Riis Beach (AKA “the People’s Beach”) in Queens, showing a Hasidic Jew in full dress standing beside a naked, flexing bodybuilder carefully posed to hide his genitals. Gottfried just couldn’t resist the juxtaposition of two very different men – both Jewish – who happened to be among the cross-section of humanity at the beach that afternoon.

That’s the energy that Gottfried exudes – her work draws you in, but at the same time makes you feel a little sheepish for looking. The New York Historical is currently exhibiting about 30 of Gottfried’s photographs, offering a chance to explore the work of an inimitable artist who shows a very different side of New York. The show, titled Picture Stores, draws on around 300 prints of Gottfried’s that are held in the institution’s archives, offering a rare and valuable look at one of New York’s best photographers.

Trump’s favourite artists – from the fawner who made him Gatsby to the court sketcher who tackled his bullet-grazed ear

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:18:26 +0000

He snubbed Andy Warhol, fell for himself in tennis whites and asked a trial artist to Mar-a-Lago to capture his likeness after the assassination bid … we take a tour of the new president’s taste in art

America does not just have a new president. It also has a new king of pop art: Andres Serrano. It was Serrano who foresaw that Trump would prove to be an American phenomenon of a totally new kind. In 2016, when I interviewed the creator of the notorious work Piss Christ, Trump was running for president. Serrano gave me a gift: a postcard-sized portrait of Trump looking strong and purposeful, if strangely waxy. Serrano had taken the photo, closeup. What was it saying? “I never speak ill of people who’ve posed for me,” he said, echoing Andy Warhol’s policy.

Serrano has since taken his interest to obsessive and spectacular heights by collecting Trump memorabilia at a personal cost of $200,000, ranging from a photo of Donald and Melania’s wedding cake to a deodorant called Success By Trump, and displaying it all in an art installation and book entitled The Game: All Things Trump. Where Warhol once silkscreened Marilyn Monroe and Jeff Koons made a porcelain statue of Michael Jackson, Serrano has had the perspicacity to acknowledge Trump’s charisma.

What's a 'real' Leica and is your brand just a badge?

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000

As one of the few brands to still make rangerfinder cameras, there's no question that this is a Leica.

Photo: Barney Britton

The Leica SL3-S is an interesting camera in many respects, including being one of the first mirrorless cameras to make Content Credentials metadata available to the general public. But that's not the factor that caught a lot of people's attention.

Instead, the SL3-S ends up putting a spotlight on what it means for a camera to be a Leica. And, by extension, raises interesting questions about what branding means in the modern camera industry.

Just what makes it a Leica?

In the past, Leica made the M-series models itself, then sold badge-engineered versions of Panasonic compacts, with a mark-up. But the distinction has become less clear-cut, with time. The M-series remains distinctively Leica, but the SL series, made from similar components and with ever more feature crossover with Panasonic's L-mount cameras, blurs the line somewhat.

What about this? It's hard to imagine many other brands building a full-frame fixed lens camera, especially one with a lens that works so nicely in manual focus mode. But its lens was designed by Panasonic. So is it a 'real' Leica?

Photo: Richard Butler

The revelation that Panasonic holds the patent to the Q3 43's lens design caused further doubt, despite it being a model that it's impossible to imagine Panasonic ever making. After all, Leica had turned to another company with more experience of AF lens design for the Q3's 28mm lens, but that didn't prompt many people to question whether it was a 'real' Leica.

Finally, we have the D-Lux8, a refresh of the Panasonic LX100 II/Leica D-Lux7. It gains Leica's fairly radical and rather excellent user interface, which makes it feel like a very different camera as you use it, but it's hard to ignore the Osaka origins of so much of its underpinnings. Or the significant mark-up of its price tag.

Red dot, full stop

What about the D-Lux8 (left)? It's clearly developed from the Panasonic LX100 II (right), but Panasonic doesn't make its own version, and again it has Leica's distinctive user interface. Also, it says Leica on the top. And any camera that does so is, by definition, a Leica, whether that fits with your perception of the brand or not.

Photo: Richard Butler

To an extent, the answer to "what makes it a 'real' Leica" is simply "the presence of the red dot*." If the company chooses to let that red dot be put on cameras and phones made by and with other companies, then that's what the brand stands for. It's just snobbery to decide that only the products you respect or revere are truly representative of the brand.

But, once you start asking these questions, it's interesting to apply them more broadly.

Commonality is commonplace

If the concern is commonality, then it's interesting to look across the rest of the market. Every clever feature, from on-sensor phase detection to dynamic range compression (Active D-Lighting, DRO, etc), subject recognition autofocus, pre-capture and eye detection AF get imitated across the different brands.

The specifics differ, whether in terms of the performance of features such as AF or the implementation of more gimmicky add-ons such as multi-shot high res modes, but there are very few fundamental features setting different camera makers apart, at this point.

The Nikon Zf is styled after the company's cameras from the early '80s and is built around Nikon's user interface, right down to its peculiar Auto ISO behavior. Is this somehow less of a Nikon because (like the majority of large-sensor cameras the company has ever made) it uses a sensor from Sony's semiconductor division? Of course not.

Photo: Richard Butler

And look under the hood and the level of common componentry has always been very high. There are only a couple of suppliers of large camera sensors and only one major one in compacts. It's bizarre to see comments questioning Nikon's dependence on Sony Semiconductor for its sensors, when that's where they, and most of the rest of the industry, have been sourcing the majority of their sensors for much of the history of digital photography. Not just coming before Sony's (separate) camera division became a major player, but pre-dating Sony making ILCs at all.

Just as the bulk of camera screens are sourced from a single supplier (which used to be part of Sony) and most viewfinder panels come from a single manufacturer (another parts supply division of guess-which electronics maker), most digital cameras ever made have tended to be based on a small number of sensors.

What is the difference between brands?

And yet the cameras aren't all the same. The things that define what a camera is like to use: from body style and button position to user interface, menu structure and lens choice, still vary significantly. As do the respective lens choices offered by each manufacturer, further differentiating the experience.

And it's always worth remembering that, in the film era, every camera used essentially the same light-sensing medium. Whether you shot with a Leica or the cheapest Russian knock-off, you had essentially the same sensor and probably less difference in user experience.

The differences in handling, in user interfaces and in what lenses a brand chooses to offer (and allow to be offered) are, ultimately, the main differences between any two camera brands. Nikon vs Sony, just as much as Leica vs Panasonic.

So why the focus on Leica?

The L² technology sharing deal between Leica and Panasonic means that their features behave more similarly than we'd typically see across brands, but that's perhaps a relatively minor factor, given how different their cameras are to use.

Instead, I suspect what draws most attention to any Leica / Panasonic similarity is the German brand's luxury pricing model. Much like Swiss watches, Leica's high prices, as well as promises of high quality engineering, are part of the appeal. The exclusivity that it brings is part of the value proposition of Veblen goods.

This has always been the factor that splits opinion about Leica. The commonality with Panasonic simply brings it into stark relief.

*More precisely I mean "have the Leica name on it," I haven't forgotten all the Monochrom and 'P' cameras without red dots.

An icefall, a Spanish princess and Donald Trump – photos of the day: Tuesday

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:55:36 +0000

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world