The Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 Z is a full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount cameras. The lightweight prime lens provides a normal field of view, roughly approximating the perspective of human vision. We put the AF 40mm F2.5 on a Nikon Z7 and captured photos from rain-soaked Seattle to the sunny high desert of central Oregon, […]

Every week, we ask newsletter subscribers a question about gear, creativity or life. Last week we looked back in time to ponder which classic cameras are overdue for a comeback. We asked readers: If you could update one camera from the past and bring it back to the market, what would it be? Hundreds of […]

Peakto Search provides the ability to search your Lightroom Classic catalogs based on the content of images. Unless you’re one of the increasingly rare photographers who tag and organize their images, finding specific photos in ever-growing libraries tends to be frustrating and time-consuming. Peakto Search is a new utility from CYME that uses machine learning […]

Following a 404 Media investigation into apps that advertised that they could generate non-consensual nude images, Apple has begun removing AI image-generation apps from its App Store. In a follow-up article this morning, 404 Media explains that Apple has removed three of the offending apps from its shop, but only “after [404 Media] provided the […]

Due to a significant surge in tourism, Japanese authorities will build a large barrier to block views of Mount Fuji within Fujikawaguchiko, a town of about 25,000 residents located in the foothills around Mt. Fuji. The Guardian reports that Japanese authorities plan to build a mesh net about 2.5 meters (eight feet) tall and around […]

Mark Ruffalo (left), Lucy Liu (center) and Ben Affleck are all photographers too. Everyone is a photographer, and that includes celebrities. But, some celebrities are seriously into their photography. Here is a list of celebrities who take their photography more seriously than others, investing both significant time and money into developing their craft. #1. Andy […]

Rabbit Rabbit’s CEO was 30 minutes late to his session with the media because he had to finish his synth DJ set. That’s not where this story begins, but it may be the best introduction a reporter can provide. Rabbit’s R1 “pickup party” may not have been a launch event at all but a mere […]

Back-lit Red Tsingy. Canon 5D4 | Canon 70-300mm F4-5.6214mm | 1/640 sec | F8 | ISO 400 In the last article, I surveyed the diverse and beautiful wildlife of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. Today, I’d like to continue the tales of my Madagascar trip with a visit to the very north of the island. Getting to […]

For nearly as long as I’ve been taking pictures, I’ve loved photographing loons. They have offered countless hours of joy behind the lens, taught me lessons about photography and ecology, and helped me find weaknesses in the cameras I’ve spent my career evaluating. The Common Loon Is Truly An Uncommon Bird In Maine, and throughout […]

This incredible image of the comet 12P (Pons-Brooks) shows a spiral pattern in the comet’s core. This is the result of processing to bring out additional detail. | Credit: Jan Erik Vallestad Norwegian astrophotographer Jan Erik Vallestad captured beautifully detailed photos of the city-sized comet 12P and, thanks to special image processing techniques, revealed a […]