Photography News: Panasonic DC-S5 II Camera, Rumored Sigma Lenses

Do you make New Year’s resolutions, or do you view them as a source of potential frustration? Most of my resolutions – like, I’m going to eat less and exercise more – usually turn into the exact opposite after a few weeks. But what about trying something new? I resolve for 2023 to try, at least occasionally, to photograph my subjects in a different way. To leave my comfort zone a bit more.
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My Setup for Bird Photography with a Flash

For my most recent “Photography News” article, I showed a photo of a bird in flight. Unless I count the photos I took on my smartphone, it was the last photo I took of 2022. My usual equipment for photography is fairly minimalist – just a camera, a lens, and usually a bird. But this time I used my flashes to capture tiny Coal Tits in flight.
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Nikon Announces Development of 85mm f/1.2 and 26mm f/2.8 Lenses

In their first announcement of 2023, Nikon has revealed the development of two upcoming lenses: the Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S and the Nikon Z 26mm f/2.8. Neither of these lenses will surprise you if you’ve kept an eye on Nikon’s roadmap, and we still don’t know most of the lenses’ specs.
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The Best Noise Reduction Tools for Photography (2023)

Aside from blown-out highlights, noise is probably the most frightening thing for many photographers. Not a day goes by that I don’t see some post in a forum about removing noise, or some news about AI-powered noise reduction software. In this article, I’ll introduce the major noise removal tools today and give you some tips on what to use.
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Photography News: Mysterious AF Technology, High-MP Camera Sales

Dear reader, is landscape photography your photographic passion? Then in the new year I wish you many golden hours. Do you shoot portraits and street photography? Then let there be many interesting faces and situations in front of your lens. Or, are you a wildlife photographer? If so, I hope you find the perfect animal and moment this year.
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