How the Focal Length of a Lens Relates to Angle of View (VIDEO)


Do you understand the interplay between the focal length of a lens and angle of view? It’s an important relationship to understand, and this video from a German pro will bring you up to speed in the next seven minutes. Rainer Hoffmann is an excellent photographer who specializes in travel and landscape imagery that has […]

Change These 4 Camera Settings NOW & Become a Better Photographer (VIDEO)


Wouldn’t it be great if you could dramatically improve your photos by simply changing four camera settings? This sounds like a tease but it’s actually a fact, according to professional photographer Jared Collins, who specializes in teaching less-experienced shooters how to avoid common mistakes. Collins begins with a discussion of your camera’s Aperture Priority exposure […]

What is Diffraction & How it Harms Photos Shot at the Wrong F/Stop (VIDEO)


You’re in for a surprise if the important concept of “diffraction” is unfamiliar because this optical phenomenon, or spreading of light waves, has likely degraded some of the photos you captured in the past. The problem typically occurs when shooting with small apertures and image softening is the result—especially in areas of high-contrast. The good news […]

Panasonic Lumix S1 II Review: Pricey, Powerful, and Video-Centric


You might think that the world has enough 24-megapixel full-frame cameras by now, but you would be wrong. With image quality having reached a performance plateau, the only way to improve is by going faster. Last year, Nikon released its Z6 III, debuting a new partially stacked sensor. We wondered when another camera might come […]

5 Essential Macro Photography Rules (and When to Break Them)


The post 5 Essential Macro Photography Rules (and When to Break Them) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Talk to any macro photography expert, and they’ll likely give you a few handy rules that are designed to help you improve your shots as quickly as possible. These rules can […]

DJI Mavic 4 Pro Review: The Best Drone for Most Pros Stays on Top


The DJI Mavic is the all-around choice for midrange professional use, and now we get to witness the fourth version in all its splendor. Much like the 3 Pro that comes before it, the Mavic 4 Pro features a three-camera array on a sophisticated gimbal using Hasselblad color science to provide stunning photos and videos. […]

The DJI Mavic 4 Pro Won’t Be Sold in the US at Launch


DJI today announced the Mavic 4 Pro, a major update to the extremely popular series of pro-level drones which saw the 3 Pro launched in 2023. The Mavic series remains one of the best options for traveling professional photographers and filmmakers, but DJI’s latest won’t be available in the United States — at least not […]