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• Le Gouffre Sunset Capture Wins POTW

  17-11-2025 12:43 via ephotozine.com
   A beautiful photo of Le Gouffre in Brittany by EveLine1 has been chosen as our latest 'Photo of the Week' (POTW) winner.Taken at sunset, the image has a calm, quiet feel that draws you in. The house stands alone, with the land and rocks around it edited out to make it look like it’s floating. This clever touch adds a soft, peaceful mood to the scene. It’s a lovely piece of work, well put together and very deserving of this week’s award.Every Photo of the Week (POTW) winne
  
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• Nikon Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 Lens Review

  17-11-2025 08:06 via ephotozine.com
   Nikon now turns their attention to the DX format (APS-C or crop sensor) Z series mirrorless cameras. This stocky but relatively small 35mm f/1.7 gives a “35mm format equivalent” 50mm field of view, is fast and also focuses to macro distances. It is also relatively inexpensive, but as we have seen before this is no obstacle to Nikon producing some very fine lenses that perform impeccably. Have they hit the spot again? Let's find out, using the delightful 20MP retro designed Niko
  
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• Datacolor Announced SpyderPro Software Update with New Tools for Display Calibration

  07-11-2025 12:57 via ephotozine.com
   Datacolor released its all-new SpyderPro software update, introducing calibration tools designed for ultra-bright displays (up to 12,000 nits), including OLED, QD-OLED, mini-LED and Apple Liquid Retina XDR. FeaturesThis release enhances display calibration and streamlines creative workflows with features such as:3D LUT (.cube) Export: Delivers precise calibration for compatible video monitors, ideal for professional video and cinema workflows, at an unmatched price point.Device Previe
  
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• Rescue the Unusable: How AI Brings Old Photos and Videos Back in 4K Clarity

  05-11-2025 10:48 via ephotozine.com
  - Partner Content -   For decades, countless memories have been locked inside the limits of early digital cameras and consumer video gear. Grainy low-light shots, motion blur, and fuzzy VHS transfers have left families and professionals alike wondering whether their old footage could ever look good again.Thanks to advances in artificial intelligence, that’s no longer wishful thinking. AI-based enhancement tools can now reconstruct missing detail, reduce noise, and upscale im
  
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• Sunset at Bluff Knoll Wins 'Photo of the Week'

  03-11-2025 10:40 via ephotozine.com
   Sunset at Bluff Knoll by ePz member jowita1226 has won this week’s Photo of the Week (POTW) award.This is a wonderful shot with great composition and a calm mood. The warm evening light spreads over the mountains, showing soft colours and gentle detail that pull you into the scene. The person standing near the edge adds balance and shows how big and open the view is. The view is stunning, and the light gives the whole scene a warm, quiet beauty.We think it's a beautiful shot that's f
  
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• Penda Photo Tours Opens Global Travel Photography Competition to Support Wild Shots Outreach

  30-10-2025 12:28 via ephotozine.com
   Penda Photo Tours has opened entries for its Penda Travel Photography Competition 2025. Open to all photographers around the world, it offers a chance to win a dream safari in Botswana. It will also raise funds for Wild Shots Outreach, a nonprofit that teaches wildlife and conservation photography to young people in South Africa who have limited access to resources. Photography with PurposePenda’s collaboration with Wild Shots Outreach underscores the belief that photography can
  
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• Monochrome Oregon Coast Scene Wins POTW Accolade

  27-10-2025 11:45 via ephotozine.com
   ‘Forest’ by BathBun stood out in the Gallery this week, earning the title of ‘Photo of the Week’ (POTW).This is a fantastic shot and a fine example of great photography. Taken along the Oregon coast, it presents a group of Sea Palms growing on rocks washed by the tide. The long exposure turns the rushing water into soft white streaks, giving the scene a dreamy, almost misty look. The dark forms of the Sea Palms rise above the flow, adding contrast and focus to the s
  
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• Behind the Scenes: Four Easy Steps Light Painting an Abandoned Home at Night

  28-07-2025 23:03
  
  We take you behind the scenes to reveal how you can use handheld light to create photos such as this mysterious abandoned modern house in the Mojave Desert.[ Read More ]
  
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• 10 Camera Lenses So Ridiculously Extreme They Shouldn't Exist

  28-07-2025 20:03
  
  When most photographers talk about extreme lenses, they're thinking about a fast 85mm f/1.4 or maybe an extra-wide 11mm rectilinear lens. But there's a whole other universe of optical madness where lenses weigh hundreds of pounds, cost more than houses, and push the boundaries of physics so hard they make normal photography look quaint.[ Read More ]
  
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• A $269 Tripod That Can Do This?

  28-07-2025 18:03
  
  Tripods get super expensive very quickly, and if you are a full-time pro, you will most definitely be familiar with the price tags. If video is something you are trying out, or just doing for fun, you may also need a tripod—a tripod that is lightweight and has enough features.
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• 5 Lightroom Secrets You Should Know

  28-07-2025 17:03
  
  Lightroom Classic hides powerful features in plain sight that can dramatically speed up your editing workflow. Even experienced users regularly miss these tools, leading to slower editing sessions and frustrating workarounds that could be avoided entirely.[ Read More ]
  
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• Antigravity Launches New 360 Drone Brand for Aerial Storytelling

  28-07-2025 15:03
  
  Antigravity, a new drone brand incubated by Insta360 in collaboration with third-party partners, officially launched today. The company aims to redefine aerial exploration and storytelling by introducing drones that offer immersive 360-degree video capture, combined with user-friendly controls.[ Read More ]
  
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• This Budget-Friendly Zoom Is Surprisingly Capable

  28-07-2025 12:03
  
  If you're working with Sony or Nikon cameras and need a lightweight wide angle zoom that won’t kill your budget, the Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 might catch your attention. The focal range, combined with its fast aperture and compact form factor, makes it an appealing option, especially if you’re balancing stills and video work.[ Read More ]
  
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• People Don’t Understand Photography Anymore: Here’s How To Solve That

  27-07-2025 23:03
  
  When I was young and took my first driving lesson, the instructor explained to me what was happening with the gearbox and engine when I changed gear, and how what I did controlled the vehicle’s speed. I learned in a manual (stick shift) car. We all did back then in the UK.[ Read More ]
  
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• Your Photography Portfolio Is Only as Strong as Your Weakest Photo

  27-07-2025 21:03
  
  Every photographer has that sinking feeling when scrolling through their portfolio: knowing some photos are weaker than others, but keeping them anyway because they represent effort, memories, or technical challenges overcome. What most don't realize is that these "pretty good" images aren't just failing to help their careers—they're actively destroying their professional credibility and costing them clients who judge them by their weakest work.[ Read More ]
  
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• Gura Gear's Kiboko City Sling 6L: The Perfect Photo/Video Daytripper?

  27-07-2025 18:03
  
  A backpack or a duffel can be great for weekend trips, but sometimes they can be overkill for a day spent out and about shooting stills or video. When you want to travel light but also give your gear a safe, comfortable ride, this new sling bag from Gura Gear might be just what you’re looking for.[ Read More ]
  
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• The Canon EOS 6D Was Peak DSLR

  27-07-2025 16:03
  
  There's a lot to be said for the capabilities of mirrorless cameras today, with myriad autofocus options and other features at your fingertips. But there's also a lot to be said for simplicity, and it's in this regard that Canon's EOS 6D was the perfect expression of what a camera should be. That may be a hot take, but I'm not alone in that thought. London-based portrait photographer Martin Castein feels very much the same way about his 6D. As someone who worked at Canon during the 6D's heyday,
  
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• The Beginner Camera That Pros Still Love

  27-07-2025 14:03
  Choosing your first camera isn’t easy, especially when you want something you won’t quickly outgrow. If you’re after a beginner-friendly option with serious long-term potential, this mirrorless camera might be just what you need.[ Read More ]
  
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• Compact Powerhouse? Reviewing Sony’s 16mm f/1.8 G Lens

  27-07-2025 12:03
  Wide angle lenses are popular because of their versatility, but the right one needs to strike a balance between portability, sharpness, and performance. The Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G promises just that, aiming to be the lens you take everywhere, from landscapes to city streets, even vlogging setups.[ Read More ]
  
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• Why Some Photography Trends Are Worth Following: Distinguishing Between Meaningful Evolution and Passing Fads

  26-07-2025 23:03
  Here's a statement that will make half of you angry: many photography trends are garbage, but the ones that aren't will define your career for the next decade.[ Read More ]
  
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• Are You a Photo Perfectionsist? Meet the DxO Suite

  26-07-2025 21:03
  DxO Photo Raw has long been my go-to software for producing high-quality results. Whether you use it as a standalone or a plugin for other software, there’s no doubt that its suite of tools is a worthwhile investment for serious photographers who want the absolute best results.[ Read More ]
  
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• Upgrade or Overkill: Choosing Between 85mm f/1.4 and f/1.8

  26-07-2025 18:03
  Choosing between an 85mm f/1.4 and an 85mm f/1.8 lens can be tougher than it seems. Small differences in aperture may not seem like much on paper, but in practice, they can make a significant impact on your photography results.[ Read More ]
  
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• Tamron’s New Ultra-Wide Zoom: Worth the Money?

  26-07-2025 16:03
  Tamron just dropped their newest ultra-wide lens, the Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2, and it could be the ultra-wide you've been waiting for. If you’re serious about landscapes, architecture, or astrophotography, you'll want to pay attention to this one.[ Read More ]
  
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• Who Is the Fujifilm GFX100RF Intended for, and Is It Really Worth $5000?

  26-07-2025 14:03
  “Are you worth $5,000, little Fuji?” That’s the very first question asked in this video that reviews how the new Fujifilm GFX100RF medium format camera holds up in real-world use. The answer? Maybe for some people.[ Read More ]
  
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• How Far Have We Come With the Quality of Doorbell Cameras?

  26-07-2025 12:03
  Doorbell cameras used to be equal amounts of hassle and help. Fast-forward to 2025, and the tech has transformed, offering clear footage, smart features, and reliable security. Looking for an alternative to the market leader’s pricey subscription, I went looking for better options. That’s when I found the Imou Doorbell 2S Kit, a battery-powered video doorbell that’s shown me just how far we’ve come.[ Read More ]
  
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• A Very Useful LED Light in a Class of Its Own: Harlowe Iris 5 Spectra

  25-07-2025 23:03
  As a photographer and videographer/filmmaker, having a small LED light or two in my bag is essential. I’ve accumulated 5 or 6 over the past few years, keen to try out different brands and styles of lights. Recently, I came across a relatively new brand called Harlowe. They just launched a pocket-sized light called the Iris 5 Spectra.[ Read More ]
  
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• Pergear's New Master CFexpress 4.0 Type A Card: Affordable Speed?

  25-07-2025 22:03
  Sony photographers and videographers have a choice when it comes to memory cards: stick with common and cheap SD cards or step up to the significantly faster, albeit pricier, CFexpress Type A format. Pergear has been making Type A more accessible for a little while now, and their latest Master CFexpress 4.0 Type A card aims to push performance boundaries further, at a great price. Does it deliver?[ Read More ]
  
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• 15 Essential Non-Camera Items Every Portrait Photographer Needs

  25-07-2025 18:03
  When portrait photographers discuss their toolkit, conversations inevitably center on camera bodies, prime lenses, and lighting equipment. Yet the accessories that truly separate professional portrait sessions from amateur snapshots often have nothing to do with those things. Creating compelling portraits requires managing human subjects, environmental challenges, and countless variables that sophisticated camera technology cannot address.[ Read More ]
  
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• Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 Review: A Portable Optical Legend

  25-07-2025 16:03
  The Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 brings the legendary optical quality of the Otus series into a mirrorless-friendly package. Here's a look at what you can expect.[ Read More ]
  
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• This Budget 85mm Lens Delivers Surprising Results

  25-07-2025 14:03
  The new Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE lens promises sharp portrait performance at a budget-friendly price point that could shake up your lens buying decisions. At just $449, this lightweight option targets photographers who want quality without breaking the bank.[ Read More ]
  
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• Ten Things You Can Buy For the Price of a Sony RX1R III

  25-07-2025 12:03
  The new Sony RX1R III has created quite a bit of drama since it was announced last week.[ Read More ]
  
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• Fluid vs. Rigid Camera Setups: Finding the Right Balance

  24-07-2025 23:03
  Lately, I’ve been evaluating my past projects and reconsidering my camera setup, questioning whether it truly serves my creative needs. The deeper I dig, the more I realize that camera setups tend to fall into two distinct categories: rigid and fluid. While rigid setups are usually technically correct and offer precise execution, fluid setups are the polar opposite, which tend to be a much better tool for creative intent and flexible execution.[ Read More ]
  
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• 10 Hilarious and Smile-Worthy Photo Books You Should Own

  08-07-2025 21:03
  
  While the photography world obsesses over the latest mirrorless sensors and pixel-peeping debates, we've forgotten one of photography's most powerful features: its ability to make us laugh until our sides hurt. In an era where every Instagram feed demands perfection and every portfolio must demonstrate technical mastery, these irreverent collections remind us that some of the most memorable images are born from pure, unfiltered joy.[ Read More ]
  
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• Can We Train Our Instinct in Photography?

  08-07-2025 19:03
  
  As photographers progress in their journey, admittedly, there’s a natural tendency to gravitate more toward the technical side of things, including myself. The reason is simple: technical improvements are measurable metrics and rather reassuring. You can objectively tell if your images are sharper, your exposures more accurate, and have a higher dynamic range. Whereas growth in reactionary and observational skill sets like instinct is not easily measurable, let alone translated through a c
  
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• Nikon 35mm f/1.2 Review: Is Optical Excellence This Good Worth the Price?

  08-07-2025 16:03
  
  The Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S represents the pinnacle of wide angle prime lens engineering, but its $3,000 price tag raises serious questions about value and necessity. Understanding whether this ultra-premium optic justifies its cost requires examining both its exceptional capabilities and compromises.[ Read More ]
  
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• A Look at the Only Full Frame 40mm f/1.2 Lens You Can Buy

  08-07-2025 12:03
  
  The Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical lens represents something truly unique in the lens world, as it's currently the only full frame 40mm f/1.2 optic available anywhere. For anyone seeking that perfect middle ground between the versatility of a 35mm and the slightly tighter framing of a 50mm, this manual focus lens promises an intriguing combination of ultra-wide aperture and compact size.[ Read More ]
  
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• I Went to War With a Rifle and a Camera—Only One Came Home With Me

  07-07-2025 23:03
  
  War teaches you how to see. Not in an artistic sense, but in a survival sense. Every detail is information, and every flicker of movement becomes a decision. I didn’t realize it at the time, but that constant scanning and forced situational awareness rewired the way I perceive everything. I went to war with a rifle and a camera; only one still shapes how I see the world today.[ Read More ]
  
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• The Department Store Holiday Photo: A Family Tradition That Shaped Photography

  07-07-2025 22:03
  
  Every December, millions of American families would pile into their station wagons and head to Sears, JCPenney, or their local department store for an annual ritual as predictable as Black Friday sales: the family holiday portrait. What most people don't realize is that this seemingly mundane tradition fundamentally shaped modern portrait photography in ways that persist today, creating standards for lighting, posing, and customer experience that professional photographers still follow—oft
  
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• Do These Unpopular Photographic Opinions Boil Your Blood or Leave you Cold?

  07-07-2025 18:03
  
  Opinions should always be challenged, even in the art we call photography. Here are contentious views that you might disagree with. Trigger warning: they might detonate your temper.[ Read More ]
  
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• GFX vs X System: Which Fuji Camera System Should You Actually Buy?

  07-07-2025 15:03
  
  Fuji's GFX medium format cameras promise superior image quality over the company's APS-C X system, but that advantage comes with significant trade-offs in weight, lens selection, and cost. Most photographers considering the upgrade focus entirely on pixel counts and dynamic range while overlooking how these practical limitations affect real-world shooting scenarios.[ Read More ]
  
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• This Insanely Sharp Portrait Lens Costs Under $600

  07-07-2025 11:03
  
  Affordable lenses with professional-level quality can seem too good to be true, especially for portraits. Choosing the right lens can elevate your images, but it’s important to make sure you’re spending wisely and getting something that fits your photography style.[ Read More ]
  
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• It’s Not Just the Specs: Why Gear Reviews Hook Us

  06-07-2025 23:03
  
  Gear content is everywhere—and strangely compelling. Even when we’re not shopping, we keep watching. What is it about reviews that draws us in, even when our photography might need something different?[ Read More ]
  
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• 5 Photography 'Rules' That Social Media Destroyed

  06-07-2025 21:03
  Remember when photography had rules? Not guidelines or suggestions, but actual rules that separated the pros from the amateurs, the trained from the untrained, the serious from the snapshot-happy masses. These weren't arbitrary dictates from some photography ivory tower—they were hard-won principles developed over more than a century of image-making, refined through decades of darkroom experimentation, and codified in countless photography textbooks that gathering dust on our shelves. Then
  
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• UGREEN’s New Massive 500W Desktop Gan Charger Was Made to (Em)Power Your Collaborations

  06-07-2025 19:03
  You alone probably don’t need a charger this powerful, but if you work with other creatives in a team, this new GaN charger from UGREEN should probably be on your table for efficient, organized, and safe charging.[ Read More ]
  
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• Critique the Community Abstract or Conceptual

  06-07-2025 18:23
  
  Submit Your Best "Abstract" Images!For the entire month of July, we want to see your best abstract or conceptual photographs! Enter the Fstoppers Critique the Community and show off your best images showcasing a slightly different view of the world. This month we want to open up the Critique the Community to those who capture the world in a truly unique way. For this contest, all submissions should showcase something photographed in an abstract, conceptual, or metaphysical way. We will leave tha
  
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• Why Great Black and White Photos Need More than Contrast

  06-07-2025 17:03
  
  Black and white photography demands a different kind of approach. Knowing when and how to convert your images can mean the difference between a photo that commands attention and one that feels flat.[ Read More ]
  
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• How to Get Natural Portrait Poses Every Time

  06-07-2025 13:03
  Posing portraits shouldn't be complicated, yet it's an area many find challenging. Getting poses right transforms your images from ordinary to powerful.[ Read More ]
  
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• What It Was Like Getting Your First Roll of Film Developed

  05-07-2025 23:03
  Sarah clutched the yellow Kodak mailer envelope like it contained state secrets. Inside, a single roll of Kodak Gold 200—thirty-six exposures of her life over the past three weeks, wound tight in its metallic canister.[ Read More ]
  
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• Dabbsson 2000L Power Station Review: Pushing Down Price and Weight at 2 kWh

  05-07-2025 22:03
  With power stations, everyone wants more capacity and longer life, but nobody wants to lug around a 60-pound brick. The Dabbsson 2000L aims to strike a balance by packing 2 kWh of energy storage into a surprisingly portable form factor at a very competitive price point. Is the Dabbsson 2000L an ideal entry point for creators looking for a large power station?[ Read More ]
  
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• Is This the Best Camera for Street Photography?

  05-07-2025 21:03
  Inconspicuous, intuitive, and with great image quality — can you combine all of that into one perfect camera for capturing life on the street? This photographer says yes.[ Read More ]
  
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