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Are Godox Wireless Video Microphone Options as Good as Their Lighting Gear?

FStoppers - Fri 14 Feb 2025 10:03pm

There are a thousand and one different wireless microphone options on the market, and these two options from Godox aim to cater to a range of users. But since the brand is better known for lighting gear, are they any good?

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Tamron Patent Points to Exciting New Lens

FStoppers - Fri 14 Feb 2025 9:03pm

Tamron may be eyeing an ambitious new lens: a 200–800mm ultra-telephoto zoom for mirrorless cameras. A recently published patent in Japan reveals optical designs for a Tamron 200-800mm f/6.7 lens, as well as a companion 200-600mm f/5.6 design​.

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How to Improve Your Landscape Photos

FStoppers - Fri 14 Feb 2025 8:03pm

In this video, Markus Albert describes three essential ingredients for appealing landscape photos.

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Considering a Canon PowerShot for Your Compact Camera Dreams? Check This Video Out First

FStoppers - Fri 14 Feb 2025 7:03pm

I'm not quite sure what the fascination is with young folks and 2000s-era point-and-shoot cameras, but it seems like everyone is snapping these up in droves.

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Chasing Likes, Losing Vision: Is Social Media Warping Photography?

FStoppers - Fri 14 Feb 2025 5:03pm

Social media has transformed photography—launching careers, shaping trends, and fueling creativity. The question must be asked: Are photographers shaping their vision, or is the algorithm shaping it for them?

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Media Embrace Content Credentials to Fight Deepfakes

FStoppers - Fri 14 Feb 2025 4:03pm

Media organizations and tech companies are increasingly adopting an open standard called Content Credentials to verify the authenticity of images and combat the spread of deepfakes. This standard, developed by a broad coalition, embeds provenance data and digital signatures into photos and videos, allowing anyone to check if and how a piece of media has been edited. Real-world implementations are already proving its value in news verification and helping restore trust in digital media.

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How to Capture Fog Like a Pro

FStoppers - Fri 14 Feb 2025 3:03pm

Fog transforms a landscape, softening edges and adding depth, but photographing it requires careful planning. Light, shutter speed, and composition all play a role in how the final image turns out.

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This Budget Camera Is So Bad, It’s Almost Impressive

FStoppers - Fri 14 Feb 2025 2:03pm

The Andoer 18-megapixel digital camera is one of the cheapest cameras you can buy on Amazon, but is it even worth the 23 bucks? If you've ever wondered just how bad a budget camera can get—or if there’s any way to make it work—you’re in for a ride.

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Why Your Wildlife Photos Look Soft (It’s Not Your Lens)

FStoppers - Fri 14 Feb 2025 2:03pm

Heat haze ruins sharp images, and you might not even realize it’s happening. You can have the best lens, perfect settings, and great timing, but if you’re shooting through too much turbulent air, your images will come out soft. Wildlife photography is especially vulnerable to this problem, and if you’re shooting at long distances, the effect is even worse.

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Adobe’s New AI-Generated Video Is So Bad It Shouldn’t Be Charging Money

FStoppers - Fri 14 Feb 2025 1:03pm

Adobe has just launched some AI video features as part of Firefly and, despite being beta and producing some terrifying results, Adobe is charging money for it.

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Canon Just Came Up With a Weird Idea for Lighter Lenses

FStoppers - Fri 14 Feb 2025 8:03am

Canon is looking into resin (plastic) lens elements as a way to make professional camera lenses lighter, according to a newly uncovered patent. The patent outlines designs for zoom lenses that use plastic optical elements to cut down on weight, potentially revolutionizing the build of heavy telephoto lenses.

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Shifting From Photographer To Videographer: Where Do You Start?

FStoppers - Thu 13 Feb 2025 10:03pm

You’ve been a photographer for many years, and you’re curious about making videos. After all, your camera likely has some amazing video capabilities. But moving to video is daunting; there’s so much more involved than still photography. Here are a few thoughts to help you get started.

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The Photographer Working at the Edge of the World

FStoppers - Thu 13 Feb 2025 9:03pm

In one of the most inhospitable regions of the world, where life exists on a knife’s edge, Ragnar Axelsson has spent four decades photographing the beauty of its frozen landscapes and, more recently, the impact of climate change on the lives of the hardy people who call this frozen wilderness home.

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Want to Get Your Photography Event Funded? Here's a Million Dollars Ready to Be Claimed

FStoppers - Thu 13 Feb 2025 8:31pm

If you have an idea or an outline for a photography event that you would like to organize, there’s a community photography initiative that would love to hear from you. With $1,000,000 available to fund hundreds of events this year, the time to apply is now!

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Is Micro Four Thirds Still Worth It in 2025?

FStoppers - Thu 13 Feb 2025 8:03pm

Some cameras are built for power, others for portability. Micro Four Thirds cameras aim to balance both, offering a lightweight system without sacrificing performance. But with full frame cameras becoming more affordable and APS-C sensors improving, is Micro Four Thirds still worth it?

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Choosing the Right Aperture for Front-to-Back Sharpness in Landscape Photos

FStoppers - Thu 13 Feb 2025 7:03pm

Picking the right aperture is a balancing act. Too wide, and you risk losing sharpness in the background. Too narrow, and diffraction can soften your entire image. Knowing how to find the right setting for maximum clarity can make a huge difference in your landscape photography.

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Elon Musk’s $97.4 Billion “Take-Back” Offer: A Power Play or a Plot Twist?

FStoppers - Thu 13 Feb 2025 5:12pm

If you thought that your relationship with your ex-wife was messy, you may not be the only one who feels like they’re in a game of relational chess. Elon Musk has thrown another curveball in his ongoing saga with OpenAI, offering to withdraw his jaw-dropping $97.4 billion bid. His one condition? OpenAI must abandon its pivot toward a for-profit model and return to its original nonprofit roots. (Audience cheers.) This latest maneuver adds yet another chapter to Musk’s very public clash with OpenAI’s leadership.

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Photobooks for Photographers: A Path to Self-Publishing

FStoppers - Thu 13 Feb 2025 5:03pm

Have you ever wanted to create a photo book showcasing your own photography? Turning your images into a professionally finished photo book can be an impactful way to contain and present your work. This article explores options to self-publish your photography in the format of a professional-quality photo book.

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RED Digital Cinema Brings The Z Mount To Komodo-X and V-Raptor X

FStoppers - Thu 13 Feb 2025 4:25pm

In the first big announcement since Nikon’s acquisition of RED Digital Cinema, the company now offers new options that open up the platform for a world of innovation.

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Nikon Announces New Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ Power Zoom Lens Designed Specifically For Filmmakers

FStoppers - Thu 13 Feb 2025 4:21pm

Furthering its commitment to professional filmmakers, Nikon today announced the new Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ power zoom lens, made specifically for film and video production.

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