Where Did Iphone S Live Photos Go

For years, Apple’s iPhone Live Photos has been my favorite smartphone camera trick. But now the tricks are seemingly gone! But it’s not. Apple just decided to put the tools in a new place. So let me bring you up to date so you won’t get lost trying to find it. Apple first announced Live Photos way back in 2015, as a gimmick that added 3 seconds of video footage to a still photo....

April 2, 2023 · 3 min · 489 words · Jonathan Ballard

Why Did It Take Me So Long To Start Shooting Kodak Tri X

I started my journey in film photography in late 2016, and have since been working my way through the various film stocks I can get my hands on; in production, expired, experimental or alternative. Kodak Tri-X is usually at the top of most peoples list for films to work with, so when I recently loaded my first ever roll, three years after I started with film, it gave me pause for thought....

April 2, 2023 · 7 min · 1361 words · Maria Payne

Zy Optics Calls Its New Mitakon Speedmaster 90Mm F 1 5 A Budget Alternative To The Leica Summilux M

Zhongyi Optics has announced their new Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 lens. They’re billing it as “a budget alternative to the legendary Leica Summilux-M“. And at $599, yeah, it certainly sounds like a bit of a bargain compared to the $14,000 Leica lens. They look pretty similar in outward appearance, although it doesn’t appear to be a straight-up copy, containing 9 elements vs the Leica’s 8. The new lens is available in Canon RF, Sony FE, Nikon Z and Leica M mounts (no Leica L), with the latter being adaptable to other mounts....

April 2, 2023 · 2 min · 291 words · Kelly Smith

13 Gimbal Tricks To Up Your Gimbal Game

Gimbals have become increasingly popular and it’s obvious why. Moves that required master camera operators can now be done with significantly less training. Add the fact that gimbals are becoming more powerful, more affordable, and more features rich, and you have a winning tool. That being said, gimbals still require a learning curve. This series of tips is here to help you get the most out of our gimbal on your next shoot....

April 1, 2023 · 7 min · 1415 words · Robert Garza

3 Facts About Histogram You May Not Have Known

If you’re not sure whether you’ve achieved good exposure, using a histogram is the best way to check it. But there are some misconceptions about histogram you’ll hear from many photographers, even the most experienced ones. On the other hand, there are some facts few people knows or shares. In this video, Matt Granger refers to the three most common facts and misconceptions about histogram. Did you know them? There’s no ideal type of histogram There’s no ideal type of histogram...

April 1, 2023 · 3 min · 476 words · Todd Alvarez
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