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  • The comic highlights how dramatically data storage and workflows have evolved for photographers: In 2005: Photographers used two 500 GB hard drives. The setup looks old-fashioned: a bulky CRT monitor and a single screen. The photographer appears frustrated, likely due to limited storage, slower systems, and heavier file management. In 2025: A single 20 TB…

  • Canon has announced an RF-mount version of its 75-300mm F4.0-5.6 low-cost full-frame tele zoom lens. Though there are no details yet of a US release. The company says the Canon RF 75-300mm F4.0-5.6 is based on the existing DC-motor version of the EF-mount 75-300mm F4.0-5.6 III, dating from April 1999. Like the quarter-of-a-century-old lens, the RF-mount…

  • Great question โ€” both Rolleiflex and Hasselblad are legendary medium format camera systems, but they serve slightly different needs and design philosophies. Whether one is “better” depends on how you’re defining quality โ€” optics, handling, resolution, reliability, or system flexibility. Hereโ€™s a breakdown: ๐Ÿ” Rolleiflex (Twin-Lens Reflex – TLR) โœ… Strengths: ๐Ÿšซ Limitations: ๐Ÿ” Hasselblad…

  • Yes, Adobe Lightroom does use AI to enhance photo quality, particularly through its “Adobe Sensei” AI technology. Here’s how Lightroom leverages AI to improve photos: ๐Ÿ” AI Features in Lightroom: 1. Enhance Details 2. Denoise (AI-powered) 3. Masking & Selective Edits (AI masks) 4. Portrait Enhancements 5. Auto Settings 6. Content-Aware Remove ๐Ÿค– AI vs…

  • Half-frame digital cameras (or their digital equivalents) have a niche but notable market presence for a few key reasons โ€” despite the fact that they’re not as common as full-frame or APS-C digital cameras. Let’s break down why they have a market: ๐Ÿ“ธ 1. Compact Form Factor Half-frame means a smaller sensor (or smaller film…

  • The question of whether a photographer should give RAW files to a client is one of the more debated topics in professional photography, and the answer really depends on context, client expectations, usage rights, and the photographerโ€™s business model. Here’s a breakdown of the key considerations: Should a Photographer Give RAW Files to a Client?…

  • This is a lens construction diagram for a Sony 400-800mm super-telephoto zoom lens, likely aimed at wildlife and sports photographers. Letโ€™s break down the design based on what we can see in the optical layout: ๐Ÿ” General Observations ๐Ÿง  Optical Element Analysis ๐Ÿ” Zoom and Focus Mechanism โš™๏ธ Design Characteristics ๐ŸŽฏ Performance Implications

  • Buying a camera in the UK can be a great experience, but depending on your situation, there are a few reasons why some photographers feel itโ€™s not always the best deal โ€” especially compared to places like the US, Japan, or even parts of mainland Europe. Hereโ€™s a quick breakdown of why buying a camera…