Whenever the Phoblographer reports on something, we try to find what makes it unique. That’s especially the case for lenses, as there are so many of them on the market more or less being clones of one another. So when I asked what makes teh new Thypoch Simera 35mm f1.4 and 28mmm f1.4 lenses so unique, I was seriously shocked. “They feature the same optics as the Leica-M version,” said Joey Tsang to the Phoblographer in an email. He continued to state that they’re also much cheaper than the Leica M versions. And today, they’re announcing the lenses for other camera mounts.
Would you believe me if I told you that slavery was present throughout more of American History than when it wasn’t? Slavery effectively ended in 1865, but the deep, multi-generational scars and trauma persist. It’s barely been 160 years, and both therapy and wellness have only become more socially accepted since the pandemic of 2020. Lots of people would turn to their families for help, but for slaves, that was mostly erased. This won’t be apparent to most people when viewing Nona Faustine: White Shoes at the Brooklyn Museum. And despite this exhibit being the closest thing to a photographer’s dream in a big institution like this, it’s a series you must ruminate on.
It’s not that I’m against constant lighting or LED lighting, but we can all agree that several of them lack magic. When you’re shooting a photo and the pop of the flash goes off, something happens to the hero of your photo. Suddenly, you’re making something that the human eye can’t see. Much of playing with LED lights involved looking and not seeing — and if you’re an artistic photographer, you’ll understand where I’m getting to with that. Recently, the Hobolite Avant made me realize that a good LED or constant light can help you do both.
The photos from this camera look like early digital! The Camp Snap Photo Camera was designed for parents to buy for their kids. When we reviewed it, we noted that it has a bit of a vintage look. Now, we’re giving one away to a lucky reader. When the Phoblographer’s Membership program was created, we …
It all starts with making sure that you’re covered. Here’s a little-known fact: the warranty of your camera or lens doesn’t necessarily cover what happens to it in case of dust, inclement weather, etc. That’s why we created the Photography Care Program, in collaboration with Full Frame Insurance. Dust affects your camera and lens performance more than you think, and unless you’re constantly cleaning the lens contacts, your autofocus performance could end up pretty wonky. But just in case something happens, you can ensure your camera gear is always covered.
Be careful what you wish for: at least, that’s what I thought about the Canon RF 24-105mm f2.8 L lens when I reviewed it. For a long time, I’ve dreamed about something like this — though I’ll admit, I never dreamed of owning one. Canon’s major innovations come from their lenses, and this one is no exception. After two weeks with it, I can this with confidence: it’s the most Sigma-like lens Canon has. That means that you’re going to need to do a lot of exercise if you’re dreaming about carrying this lens around for a long gig. Don’t skip leg day — or bicep day, or core day. In fact, get swole. If you think I’m joking about the statement, you’re not prepared.
Recently, MPIX launched Photo Puzzles, which is a seriously fun way to get people into buying your photos and a very playful way of interpreting the art form. We’ve seen photographers turn their work into puzzles for several years now, but not many brands offer it to their customers. Indeed, they’re not really considered to be high art or wall-decor. Instead, photo puzzles fall more into the fun-factor space. However, we can imagine that with the right mounting, photo puzzles could be a truly intriguing way to display your photographs.
It’s Sunday, and it’s time for yet another crossword puzzle for photographers! Again, not all clues are related to photography — too much of a good thing can be harmful — but most of them are. Remember the steps. Get your favorite drink ready by your side, sit down with your preferred device, and give it a go. You won’t regret it!
Remember, all you need to do is stop your lens down enough and focusing will become so much easier.
The lead photo was shot with the Fujifilm 20-35mm f4, which currently has a nice rebate! It’s been said to the public so many times that the future of Fujifilm’s cameras are with the GFX lineup. And that’s pretty evident, considering their lens lineup. If you’re a documentary-type photographer or need to work on locations …