Monthly Archives: August 2023

Where Artificial Intelligence Will and Won’t Replace Photography

pay per click advertising A real, non-AI image by our wonderful illustrator Rustam! I can’t think of any technology right now that has more hype around it than artificial intelligence. It’s not entirely unearned hype, either – I tend to … Continue reading

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Dockcase Smart USB-C Hub – A Mini Review

If you’re using one of the latest laptops featuring USB-C, like the MacBook Pro, the C type port can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it’s a powerful and multi-purpose port. On the other hand, it … Continue reading

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DxO PhotoLab 6 vs DxO PureRaw 3

DxO PhotoLab 6 and DxO PureRaw 3 are two popular photography software options, especially for noise reduction. DxO is pretty famous for its machine-learning noise reduction algorithms, but I see a lot of confusion over which one of these two … Continue reading

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Photography News: A Flock of New Lenses, Discounted Binoculars

Christmas may still be a long way off, but the advantage of being an adult is that you can enjoy it any time. Santa rang me a few days ago to say he had a new Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 … Continue reading

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Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 vs Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8

One of the few companies that makes third-party, autofocus lenses for Nikon Z (and for Sony E) is Viltrox, a Chinese company focused on prime lenses. The AF 24mm f/1.8 and AF 35mm f/1.8 caught my eye, and I tested … Continue reading

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