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How to create atmosphere, shape light and creatively color grade in Adobe Photoshop
In his latest video for PiXimperfect, Unmesh Dinda is breaking down how to creatively color grade in Adobe Photoshop. This 30-minute tutorial covers the complete process of creative color grading, including a special blend more to help you make images with beautiful, dynamic light.
It is difficult to capture...
OnSet with Daniel Norton: How to create and light a perfectly white background
When working with clients, photographer Daniel Norton is frequently asked to create an image with a clean, crisp white background. In the latest episode of OnSet, Norton shows us how to set up this shot, including how to light an image with a white background.
By doing a good job in camera and with your initial...
Tamron announces development of 3 new lenses: 35-150mm f/2.8-4, SP 35mm f/1.4 and 17-28mm f/2.8 RXD
Ahead of this year's CP+ show in Japan and WPPI in Las Vegas, Tamron has announced the development of three new lenses, all designed for full-frame cameras. Two of the lenses are being designed for full-frame DSLR cameras and the third is being released for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras.
Looking at the DSLR...
Behind the scenes with Australian photographer Andrew Marr and the Fuji GFX 50R
Photographer Andrew Marr has been continuing his exploration of the Australian coast with a Fujifilm GFX 50R medium-format camera, which has been loaned to him from Fujifilm Australia. Specifically, he is visiting Elephant Cove near Denmark. His lens of choice is the Fujinon GF 23mm f/4 lens, which offers a 35mm...
5 ways to correct color and white balance in Photoshop
There are many ways to correct colors and white balance in Adobe Photoshop. In the video below, Nathaniel Dodson of tutvid demonstrates a variety of ways to utilize hue and saturation, curves, levels, adjustment layers and more to correct colors and white balance in Photoshop.
In total, Dodson offers five tips...
Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM Lens Review: Lab results from our 2018 Best Wide-Angle Prime
Click here to read our Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM Lens Review
While we published a field test of Sony's new FE 24mm f/1.4 GM lens back in September of 2018, right after its announcement, we've finally been able to get a review unit into HQ and put it through our standard lab testing. Winner of our 2018 Lens of the...
Pro versus amateur photographer: Can a pro capture high-quality images with a point and shoot camera?
Back in 2017, Rachel and Daniel of Mango Street created a video which aimed to show off that photography is not solely about the gear. At the end of the day, photography skills matter more than the gear. There were many questions from viewers about the video, so the duo have revisited the topic with a new video.
...Luminar 3.0.2 released: Improved performance, features and new camera compatibility
Skylum has released the newest version of their popular photo editing software, Luminar. Available now, Luminar version 3.0.2 brings new features, performance improvements and improved camera compatibility.
In Luminar 3.0.2, Windows users will experience faster app startup and photo imports. On macOS, when moving...
Lack of practice is a problem in landscape photography. What can you do about it?
As Adam Karnacz states in his video below, there is a lot that goes into making a good landscape image. There is planning, preparation and early rises. The challenge of landscape photography is certainly part of the appeal, as is being able to go out into nature and (hopefully) return home with a beautiful...
Blake Rudis takes a closer look at the new Enhance Detail feature in Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom
Last week, Adobe announced an update to Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Camera Raw. This update introduced numerous features, but the one garnering the most attention is the new Enhance Details tool. Enhance Details is a new demosaicing process driven by Adobe Sensei. By leveraging machine learning and artificial...
Retouching portraits in ON1 Photo RAW 2019
ON1, makers of ON1 Photo RAW 2019, have many great educational videos on their YouTube channel and the most recent pair of videos are perfect for beginning portrait photographers.
The first video below is aimed at someone who is totally new to ON1 Photo RAW 2019 and it goes through the portrait editing process...
Where are you, E-M5 Mark III?
It was love at first sight. My parents gave me an Olympus 35mm Pen in high school, and I just couldn't believe that a roll of 35mm film could even fit in there. I carried that little guy with me everywhere I went. But it wasn't until I joined the ranks of Imaging Resource in 2012 that I met the newer digital...
Mondo Firmware Friday: Canon, Fujifilm, Leica, Nikon, Olympus and Sony update 14 cameras and 1 lens
Our Firmware Friday roundup this week is a doozie, with well over a dozen updates for cameras and lenses from a wide range of brands, including Canon, Fuji, Leica, Nikon, Olympus and Sony. We've a lot to discuss in what we've dubbed Mondo Firmware Friday, so let's get right down to it!
Canon EOS R and RF...
Canon EOS RP First Shots: Canon’s new entry-level full-frame camera arrives for testing
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Earlier this week, Canon debuted their second full-frame mirrorless camera, the Canon EOS RP. Borrowing the 26MP sensor from the 6D Mark II (albeit with some tweaks) and pairing it with their latest DIGIC 8 image processor, the new EOS RP sits at the entry-level...
How to capture long exposure photographs without the use of a filter
For photographers interested in long exposure photography, neutral density filters are a very useful accessory. However, as photographer Attilio Ruffo shows in his latest video, they are not always necessary. Photography is an expensive hobby as it is, so it makes sense to not buy new accessories and equipment...
Fuji X-T30 Sample Images: Real-world photos, plus First Shots in case you missed it (Updated AGAIN)
UPDATE: 03/21/2019 - We have also updated our Gallery Images with new real-world photos using production firmware.
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UPDATE: 03/20/2019 - We've received a new, production-level Fuji X-T30 review unit with v1.0 firmware. We have updated our lab First Shots accordingly with new sample images.
Click here to see our Fujifilm X-T30 Sample Images
Gallery Images • First...
Fujifilm introduces compact, lightweight and affordable XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR lens
Joining the existing suite of compact and affordable prime XF 23mm f/2 R WR, XF 36mm f/2 R WR and XF 50mm f/2 R WR lenses, Fuji has just announced a new wide-angle prime, the Fujinon XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR. The light and compact lens is made using metal components and includes weather sealing in nine different...
A lightweight camera with heavyweight features: Fuji announces X-T30 mirrorless camera
Click here for the full details on the Fuji X-T30
Like the Fuji X-T10 and X-T20 before it, the newly-announced Fujifilm X-T30 camera blends high-end performance with a compact and lightweight form factor. The X-T30 shares many features and specifications from the highly-acclaimed Fujifilm X-T3 (our 2018 Camera of...
Juicy technical tidbits on the Canon EOS RP - IR Interview/Q&A
We had a chance to sit down with some high-level Canon engineering execs at the recent launch event for the EOS RP, to answer our usual round of technical questions about the product. I was particularly interested to see this model, after having learned that an entry-level EOS-R would be the next model to be...
Full-frame for everyone? Canon EOS RP debuts entry-level full-frame mirrorless with impressive low price
Click here to read our Canon EOS RP Hands-On Preview
While a lot of folks get caught in the hype for the latest high-end flagship camera, most of those types of camera are big, feature-packed and complex to operate, not to mention often extremely expensive for the majority of photographers out there. Canon's...