This morning, I am thrilled to announce the release of the biggest project in Photography Life’s history – our first Online Workshop, The Art of Composition! Along with this workshop, I’m announcing a 72-hour sale on yearly memberships with a price that we won’t bring back. Here are all the details.
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A couple of months ago, I asked whether photography can be considered a numbers game. My answer was yes – but not in the volume of photos you take. Instead, it’s how many times you go out and take photos in the first place. I experienced a great reminder of this recently.
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For the opening photo of this Photography News, I have borrowed the Bolivian Red-fronted Macaw (Ara rubrogenys) from its author Tomas Grim. This magnificent, critically endangered parrot does not nest in tree cavities like its relatives, but on high cliffs. Even there, it is not safe from nearby farmers and exotic bird traders. Think of this photo as a teaser for an upcoming photo book that you will soon be able to see and read. For more news from the 34th week of 2024, you can read below.
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Since the debut of the Z System in 2018, Nikon cameras have taken a giant leap forward in terms of autofocus performance. The original Z6 and Z7 models, with which Nikon entered the mirrorless waters, could only detect the eyes of humans, dogs, and cats. And today? Their newest cameras can detect the “eyes” of almost anything that moves, including vehicles. However, relying solely on advanced AF algorithms would be overly optimistic. As good as the subject detection is in modern Nikon Z cameras, there are times when it simply fails. What do you do then?
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This hands-on review covers everything that you need to know about the Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S, an ultra-bright prime lens available for the Z System. Although it’s large, heavy, and expensive, there’s a lot to like where image quality and capabilities are concerned. Here’s how it measures up.
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