2023-07-25 06:43
Tamron has just announced the development of their fascinating 35-150mm f/2-2.8 zoom for the Nikon Z system! Although the lens has been available for Sony since October 2021, it joins the Ta… Read More
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Photography Life provides various digital photography reviews, articles, tips, tutorials and guides to photographers of all levels
2023-07-24 22:52
In many photographic genres, it’s important not only to have powerful lighting gear, but also to minimize the gear’s weight and keep it portable! Old-school lights were pretty he… Read More
2023-07-23 18:56
When a wedding photographer comes home without a single photo on his memory card, it’s a bit of a tragedy. When the same thing happened to me today, I grabbed a coffee and a cookie and… Read More
2023-07-21 23:17
Finding the animals that you want to photograph is the alpha and omega of wildlife photography. You could write a whole book on this topic, and it wouldn’t be thin at all. In fact, man… Read More
2023-07-21 12:39
Welcome to Week 7 of our photo photography theme challenge and Raw editing challenge Read More
2023-07-20 19:58
Over the last few months, there’s been an explosion of AI-powered tools for photographers. While there were already a few AI features in Photoshop, the most recent release introduced G… Read More
2023-07-20 02:59
The Panasonic Lumix G9 is a top-notch Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera. It’s hard to think of another Micro Four Thirds camera that compares for still photography at under $1000. Ev… Read More
2023-07-18 06:03
The art of photography has been shaped by some incredible technical trends over the last few decades, and it seems like the pace of change is ever-accelerating. In this article, I wanted to… Read More
2023-07-17 07:41
It's finally happening - the Nikon Z roadmap is just two lenses away from completion. All that's left now is a pair of S-line primes: a 35mm and a 135mm. Although anything could happen, it l… Read More
2023-07-16 19:45
Last week, I worked on something new for me – setting up a small display of my darkroom photos in a local restaurant. Exhibits like this are low-stakes ways to put your photography out… Read More
2023-07-16 07:02
We've just updated our Comparisons Database with the Sony a6700, so you can now compare it head-to-head against some popular alternatives. In particular, the following comparison articles ar… Read More
2023-07-14 12:29
We are now on our sixth week of our photo photography theme challenge and Raw editing challenge Read More
2023-07-13 21:08
Photos of wildlife are taken in the wild. But... is that always the case? Sometimes it's just the opposite, as revealed today in my interview with Tomas Grim. Tomas is a scientist, traveler… Read More
2023-07-13 02:09
Sony just announced their newest APS-C camera with the Sony a6700 - an update to the a6600 from August 2019. The a6700 sits at the top of Sony's APS-C lineup and is launching for $1400, body… Read More
2023-07-12 18:41
Sony has just updated their popular 70-200mm f/4 G OSS with a new version that adds better close-focusing capabilities, faster autofocus, and more. With a 1:2 magnification throughout the en… Read More
2023-07-12 00:28
With today’s ever-growing file sizes, it is more important than ever to know how to store your photos and videos cheaply, without sacrificing performance or reliability. There’s… Read More
2023-07-07 21:35
I’ve just published my full-length review of the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, which is Tamron’s first official lens for the Nikon Z system! The lens is also available fo… Read More
2023-07-07 20:48
Partly for fun – and partly to see if you get what you pay for – I wanted to compare two rather different telephoto zooms today. One of them is among Nikon’s most coveted p… Read More
2023-07-07 19:23
One of the most popular types of telephoto lenses is the humble 70-300mm variable-aperture zoom. They’re small, light, and cheap – and many of them still manage good image qualit… Read More
2023-07-07 13:25
I am happy to announce the fifth week of our photo photography theme challenge and Raw editing challenge. It’s hard to believe it’s been a month since we’ve started these! Read More
2023-07-07 05:40
Nikon Z photographers who want a lightweight telephoto zoom have only a handful of options. Two of the most interesting choices are Nikon’z own Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR and the Tamron 70… Read More
2023-07-07 05:29
I’ve used the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD extensively in the field and wanted to share some sample images with you today, including full-resolution original RAW files availabl… Read More
2023-07-02 19:21
It’s been a few years since I stood on the summit of one of the highest active volcanoes in the world, the mighty Cotopaxi (5,897 m). It was 2009, and besides the ice axe and crampons… Read More
2023-06-30 12:15
I am happy to announce the fourth week of our photo photography theme challenge and Raw editing challenge Read More
2023-06-28 08:13
Very few animal species see humans as prey. Being at the top of the food chain definitely has its advantages! However, like with many good things, there are downsides as well. Most animals a… Read More
2023-06-27 06:24
Flagship cameras today are aimed at wider audiences than ever before. They often have more resolution, less weight, and even (taking inflation into account) lower prices. Most of all, their… Read More
2023-06-26 05:19
At the beginning of this year, I made a resolution to try new things in photography, so I wouldn’t get stuck in one place. They say it’s good to occasionally leave the comfort zo… Read More
2023-06-24 22:38
Shooting in manual mode is considered by many novice photographers to be a difficult task reserved for professionals. In this article, I'll try to show you that the opposite is often true … Read More
2023-06-23 13:09
I am pleased to announce the third week of our photo photography theme challenge and Raw editing challenge Read More
2023-06-22 07:31
One of the nicest things about Photography Life is that it is both owned and run by real photographers. I've had a great time writing and editing here, so I thought I'd sit down virtually wi… Read More
2023-06-21 04:05
Nikon just announced the highly-anticipated 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR! This lens has been several years in the making, beginning with the appearance of a 200-600mm "non-S" lens on Nikon's roadm… Read More
2023-06-21 04:02
Today was a big day for budget Nikon telephoto lenses! Alongside the long-awaited announcement of the Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR, Nikon also unveiled the Z 70-180mm f/2.8. This $1250 Tamron-de… Read More
2023-06-20 20:33
Normally, I inform you about good deals and new sales in my regular Photography News articles. This time, however, I am making an exception because last Sunday was too early and next Sunday… Read More
2023-06-19 05:45
This weekend, I took advantage of one of the last good opportunities in my area to photograph birds. Summer will be here soon, which is a kind of dead season for a few long weeks. At least h… Read More
2023-06-16 11:52
We are continuing the weekly photo challenges so you can practice your photography and editing! As before, there are two challenges: a photography theme challenge and a Raw editing challenge… Read More
2023-06-14 03:32
Whether you’ve just picked up a new camera lens at retail or are considering buying one second-hand, knowing how to test and evaluate a lens can save you time and money. In this guide… Read More
2023-06-13 05:41
2023-06-12 05:35
Probably the biggest news of the past week for me personally is that we launched our Weekly Photo Challenges at Photography Life! It’s a great way for you, our readers, and our writers… Read More
2023-06-09 11:47
At Photography Life, we are introducing weekly photo challenges so you can practice your photography and editing! There are two types of challenges: a photography theme challenge and a Raw e… Read More
2023-06-08 14:02
It’s challenging to photograph subjects that are extremely close to the camera lens, particularly when it comes to flash photography and lighting. For some lenses, the effective workin… Read More
2023-06-05 22:38
Today, I’m excited to announce the start of Photography Life’s raw image database! With every new camera and lens we test, we’ll be publishing full-resolution raw files ava… Read More
2023-06-05 04:44
Whenever possible, I try to show you the photos I have taken in the past week in my regular Photography News. This photo is so fresh that the fish sticking out of the kingfisher’s beak… Read More
2023-06-04 00:02
2023-06-01 20:21
In my early days as a photographer, I bought a memory card for my Nikon D70 with – for the time – a huge capacity of 1GB. I didn’t really care about the card’s speed… Read More
2023-05-31 04:04
Nikon just announced their first-ever DX prime lens for the mirrorless Z system - the Nikon Z DX 24mm f/1.7. This ultra-light lens will launch for $280 and is expected to ship in mid June. H… Read More
2023-05-29 03:01
Last week was packed with news. Besides the unique opportunity to download raw files taken with the new Nikon Z8 on Photography Life, we have a variety of new cameras that arrived on the pho… Read More
2023-05-27 23:17
When you hear the term “bird photography,” do you think of something in particular? Perhaps a fast-flying raptor, or maybe the hummingbird at your feeder that you’ve been a… Read More
2023-05-26 04:55
We have two copies of the Nikon Z8 in-hand at Photography Life, and Libor has already taken his copy for a spin. Today we wanted to share with you some of the sample images he’s taken… Read More
2023-05-24 20:01
The newest addition to Canon's RF mount is the EOS R100, an entry-level APS-C mirrorless camera with a starting price of $479. Unsurprisingly, the EOS R100's features are quite basic, and it… Read More
2023-05-22 22:00
Today, I'll be reviewing Nikon's first teleconverters for the Z mirrorless system: the TC-1.4x and TC-2.0x. These two teleconverters multiply your focal length by 1.4× and 2.0× r… Read More
2023-05-21 20:46
The biggest buzz this month was definitely caused by the introduction of the Nikon Z8. Earlier this weekend, the Photography Life team got our hands on two copies of this long-awaited camera… Read More
2023-05-20 21:20
Sirui’s 35mm full-frame anamorphic lens is a very interesting piece of equipment. While anamorphic lenses were previously the domain of cinema-focused lenses, Sirui’s Venus serie… Read More
2023-05-19 03:28
Light is everything in photography. It might be a cliché, but without light, there would be no image! Sometimes, you're dependent on natural light; other times, you'll have more contr… Read More
2023-05-16 21:35
2023-05-16 05:10
In this guide, I wanted to round up some of my favorite small accessories for photography. I’ve been traveling the last few weeks, and I’ve made use of all these products either… Read More
2023-05-14 17:28
Baby animals love Spring as a good time to introduce themselves to the world. It seems that camera companies agree. This week, the long-awaited Nikon Z8 camera saw the light of day, but what… Read More
2023-05-11 18:36
Welcome to the first article in a series dedicated to wildlife photography. I'm going to respond to some common questions I've heard from wildlife photographers both online and in my worksho… Read More
2023-05-10 13:26
Nikon shook the camera world with its Nikon Z9, its first flagship mirrorless body with an incredible autofocus system and a first: no mechanical shutter. Now, they have just released the Ni… Read More
2023-05-10 13:25
Nikon just announced their long-awaited Z8 mirrorless camera, which aims to essentially mirror the flagship Z9 in a substantially smaller and less expensive body, just $4000. With the Z8, mo… Read More
2023-05-10 13:22
Alongside the announcement of the Nikon Z8, Nikon also released 22 sample photos, most of which have full EXIF data. I'm publishing all of them below, alongside some crops to show performanc… Read More
2023-05-10 13:20
We've gotten our hands on some hands-on photos of the Nikon Z8 being used in the field. This should give you a sense of the camera's size, shape, weatherproofing, and illuminated buttons. In… Read More
2023-05-10 13:18
The Nikon Z8 is set to ship on May 25 for a body-only price of $4000, and pre-order links are already available from most major retailers. There is also a new battery grip (the MB-N12) shipp… Read More
2023-05-10 12:30
When I think of the closest Sony camera to the Nikon Z8, I think of the Sony a1 in terms of speed and resolution. However, if you take price into account, the closest Sony camera to the Z8 i… Read More
2023-05-10 12:28
The Sony a1 is one of the best cameras ever made, regardless of genre – it does everything from wildlife to landscape photography well. But so does the Nikon Z8! Despite the price diff… Read More
2023-05-10 12:20
The Nikon Z7 II and Z8 in some ways seem very much the same. Both are full-frame, 45-megapixel Nikon Z cameras with similar control layouts. But in reality, they are quite different cameras… Read More
2023-05-10 12:10
The Canon EOS R5 is aimed at a similar audience as the Nikon Z8. For photographers who need high resolution at fast speeds, these may be two of the final choices you’re considering. So… Read More
2023-05-09 05:26
Instagram has been the world’s biggest photo sharing platform for years, for better or for worse. Most professional photographers have an Instagram page if for no other reason than to… Read More
2023-05-07 20:01
I wrote some of today’s Photography News within this small, cozy office I set up near a kingfisher’s nest. The period when the kingfisher parents incubate their eggs is a slow on… Read More
2023-05-07 03:31
The Olympus 300mm f/4.0 IS PRO is a high-performance telephoto lens built for the Micro Four Thirds system. This lens impressed me in every way, from sharpness to design, and its fast f/4.0… Read More
2023-05-04 03:03
If there’s one aspect of a lens that is more discussed than any other, it’s sharpness. In wildlife photography, sharp photos are especially sought-after, with just a few exceptio… Read More
2023-05-01 07:34
Three years ago, near the start of the pandemic, my photography ground to a halt. There’s still a gap in my Lightroom catalog where May and June 2020 should be. I’m glad that my… Read More
2023-05-01 01:13
Yesterday I was walking with my camera through the beautiful Krkonose mountains on the border of the Czech Republic and Poland. Even the rain could not take away their beauty. I used one of… Read More
2023-04-27 22:52
For a while now, editing photos has been about more than just Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom. A number of other companies have popped up in recent years like mushrooms after the rain. One that… Read More
2023-04-26 07:01
Few bird groups are as mysterious and under-studied as the Potoos of Latin America. These champions of camouflage can be almost impossible to see unless they're in motion. Perhaps this is wh… Read More
2023-04-25 05:05
2023-04-24 00:25
This weekend, April 22, fell on the 53rd anniversary of International Earth Day. This celebration of our beautiful planet is currently being held in 193 countries around the world. The purpo… Read More
2023-04-23 04:45
“Hey, Daddy! What was the coolest bird you saw in Colombia?” This was one of the first questions my children asked me upon my return from this biodiverse country. Some people mig… Read More
2023-04-21 20:53
Nikon is currently running a sale on many of the Z-series lenses, including some of the newest and most popular glass in their lineup. In this article, I'll go through all the deals and shar… Read More
2023-04-21 05:02
Canon has just announced the RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM, which fills one of the last major gaps in the brand's RF lens lineup. Instead of being a traditional 300mm f/2.8 prime lens, this zo… Read More
2023-04-20 05:58
If you’re looking to upgrade your photo editing experience on the road, or just prefer the convenience of a laptop, you have a lot of choices at your disposal. Many photographers these… Read More
2023-04-18 04:06
Nikon just announced their newest Z-series lens - and their first ultra-wide entry in the Z DX lineup. It’s the Nikon Z 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR, a lens that was first added to the road… Read More
2023-04-18 03:20
The celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ is very different in various parts of the world. In the Philippines, some religious people reenact the crucifixion, nails and all. On the… Read More
2023-04-17 02:49
The biggest news last week, at least for us at Photography Life, was the launch of our new forum. We’ve been missing this feature for a while, and it took some time to get it up and ru… Read More
2023-04-15 18:13
The individual condors in Northern Arizona/Southern Utah are not given names – they get numbers. This is supposed to help the biologists not get too attached to individual birds, lest… Read More
2023-04-13 20:35
When you say “wildlife photography,” most people will surely think of a camouflaged photographer lurking in a shelter for hours with a fast telephoto lens. But none of that is ac… Read More
2023-04-12 06:40
Today I am very excited to announce a project that I have been working on for the past few weeks, which will be one of the new pillars of Photography Life. Welcome to our brand-new forum! Ye… Read More
2023-04-12 05:18
Choosing a tripod can seem like a riddle with no correct answer. The lighter and smaller the tripod, the less stable it’ll be, seemingly defeating the point of even bringing one. I esp… Read More
2023-04-11 04:11
I have to admit that we have rather bizarre Easter traditions in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Before Easter Monday, men and boys weave a kind of whip out of wicker. Then they go from hou… Read More
2023-04-10 03:42
If you show anyone pictures of birds from South America, there are two types that they are sure to know: toucans and parrots! Toucans are the subject of today's article - I've photographed t… Read More
2023-04-08 04:59
For this review of the Nikon Z 26mm f/2.8, I've tested the lens extensively both in the field and in the lab. This is one of the smallest, lightest full-frame lenses ever made, and not just… Read More
2023-04-07 04:00
Understanding how to make selections quickly, easily, and accurately is a fundamental Photoshop skill. Over the last few releases of Photoshop, however, Adobe has shaken up the selection par… Read More
2023-04-04 18:15
When you think of hummingbirds, we usually think of small birds found in the warmer parts of the world. And it’s true that the regions around the equator are home to the vast majo… Read More
2023-04-03 16:27
Sigma just announced three new lenses for various camera systems (L-mount, Sony E-mount, and Fuji X-mount) as well as announcing that three of their existing lenses will be added to the Niko… Read More
2023-04-02 23:21
If you go out into the countryside right now, you may come across a leaping, squawking procession on its way to the nearest pond or lake. Many amphibians migrate from far and wide this time… Read More
2023-03-31 21:37
When it comes to image editing, most people probably think of commercial applications like Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, or Phase One’s Capture One Pro. And indeed, these are by far the… Read More
2023-03-30 19:02
One of the advantages of Micro Four Thirds cameras is that Panasonic, Olympus (OM System), and third party lenses with a Micro Four Thirds mount can be used on any Micro Four Thirds camera… Read More
2023-03-29 05:00
The north of Colombia was once covered by a continuous tropical rainforest. However, due to human activity, its area has shrunk to less than 5% of its original size. Countless species of ani… Read More
2023-03-27 05:24
I overestimated the home field advantage yesterday. While shooting along the creek, my foot slipped and I splashed into the water with all my gear. The plan was to get a photo of a hunting k… Read More
2023-03-25 21:09
Last week, there was rain in the desert. I was so surprised to visit some of the driest places in America - Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Canyonlands, and more - and see them under storms and f… Read More
2023-03-23 17:57
I've been shooting with the Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S for just over a year, and I've finally completed all of the extensive lab testing necessary to publish a full review (including t… Read More
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