Why Every Photographer Needs To Visit Slovenia
When someone says Slovenia, what comes to mind? Dragons, mountains, craft beer? Maybe so, but Slovenia is a country that no one really talks about. Originally part of Yugoslavia, Slovenia became independent in 1992, and few travelers have mentioned whether they’ve been to Slovenia.
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The Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 Is Among the Most Influential Optics of the Last 25 Years
I've been thinking a lot about the Canon EOS R lately. From why I think the underlying concept of the maligned M-Fn Touch Bar should be revisited to just how weird the EOS R camera itself actually was, Canon's entry into the full-frame mirrorless camera market has been on my mind of late.
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This Photographer Built an Awesome Medium-Format Rangefinder, and so Can You
Photographer Albert Cornelissen wanted a medium-format rangefinder camera that could utilize great glass and wouldn't break the bank. The second restriction meant the legendary Mamiya 7 and Fujifilm GF670 cameras were out of the question, so Cornelissen took matters into his own hands and built his dream camera: The MRF2.
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Chris and Jordan Back at The Camera Store: Just Like the Old Days
We made a promise to our viewers: Show us your support for the Petapixel YouTube channel by helping us reach certain subscriber milestones, and we will carry out some "challenges" for your entertainment.
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Grandson Discovers 80,000 Stunning Travel Photos Taken By His Grandfather
Late in 2021, Jack Smith opened the first of two carefully wrapped boxes filled with old photographic slides that had been sitting in his parents' garage for his entire life. What he found was astonishing: his grandfather’s archive of 80,000 images taken across decades and 40 countries.
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Photographing Professional Hockey with the Sigma 135mm f/1.4 Art
Sometimes it is the least obvious choice that produces the most striking results. That is why I ended up photographing a hockey game in the Swiss National League, with a Sigma 135 f/1.4 Art and a Lumix S1 II and not your standard f/2.8 zoom -- and boy was I up for an exciting shoot!
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How To Embrace Photographic Creativity: A Lesson from Art History and The Beatles
Digital photography is at a disadvantage when it comes to creativity, I argue; at least when compared to painting, drawing, sculpture, or music. However, there are lessons from history you can apply to overcome the hindrances we face and learn ways to help us grow creatively.
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Audiio ‘Voices’ Can Transform Your Voiceovers Into 24 Distinct Styles
Audiio, a sound and music licensing platform, has announced Voices, an advanced Voice-to-Voice creation tool that lets filmmakers and creators transform their own recordings into studio-quality narration in seconds.
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With Three Weeks Left, DJI Issues Last Plea for US to Start Its Mandated Audit
With just weeks left before DJI's products will be banned in the United States pending a last-second security audit, as mandated by law, DJI is pulling out all the stops and imploring federal officials to take the necessary actions.
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61% OFF VideoProc Converter AI: Annual Upgrades for AI Image/Video Enhancement for Photographers
In recent years, photography and videography have evolved rapidly — sensors are stronger, and even phones can shoot impressive footage. Yet we still run into familiar challenges: low light makes photos grainy, fast action blurs faces, old family films look soft, and audio often picks up background hum.
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