Nikon Z5 II Announced: The Features of a Zf for $1700

Nikon just announced their newest mirrorless camera – an update to the Nikon Z5 called the Z5 II! This new camera raises the bar of performance and effectively matches the Nikon Zf in features. That said, the price has gone up, too: the original Z5 was $ 1400 at launch, while the Z5 II is $ 1700.
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Where Every Nikon Z Camera and Lens Is Made (April 2025)

Have you ever wondered about the origin of your cameras and lenses? Nikon has changed their manufacturing process quite a bit over the years. Although they do continue to make some of their equipment in Japan, most is now made in Thailand and China. Here’s the situation today!
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New Feature for Our Members: Daily Photography Tips

This is not an April Fool’s joke! Today, we launched a big feature on the Photography Life Member Page – a new series of daily photography tips, tricks, and inspiration. The first one is already out, and we won’t stop as long as Photography Life is alive and kicking!
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“Mastering Milky Way Photography” – Full Course Available Now!

Today, I am thrilled to announce the release of one of the biggest projects we’ve ever done at Photography Life: our new Online Workshop, “Mastering Milky Way Photography”! This video course takes a deep dive into the principles of Milky Way photography, and in particular, how to capture photos of the night sky with maximum quality.
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Photographing Ice and Ever-Changing Horizons in Svalbard

Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago where nature reigns supreme, provides a unique and challenging photographic experience. While many trips to this region focus on wildlife, and I’ve traveled there for that purpose, too, the Arctic landscape is an incredibly captivating subject. I’ll explore it in this article.
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