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Matt Stuart says "There's no such thing as talent in photography"
34+ min ago (182+ words) It's a viewpoint that feels almost heretical in a culture obsessed with prodigies and overnight success. You can watch the full episode below: As the two walk past museums, alleyways, and caf-lined squares, Stuart returns again and again to the…...
“They chose a terrible career”: Dating ban on photographers goes viral
3+ hour, 7+ min ago (188+ words) If you're unaware (and congratulations if you are), dating threads like this are a common theme on social media for people to post their aspirations or, increasingly, their dating demands onto. The hope seems to be that a future partner…...
I've used it professionally for months and this one small thing is the biggest flaw with Canon's EOS R5 Mark II camera
6+ hour, 57+ min ago (399+ words) I have used Canon pro cameras for years, but I am getting all fingers and thumbs with my new EOS R5 Mark II I've been getting more and more quality time with the Canon EOS R5 Mark II recently. I love shooting…...
This $5 DIY hack helps me get critical focus on my Leica every time
7+ hour, 29+ min ago (370+ words) The cheapest upgrade that turned my Leica M2 into a workhorse again There was a time when I was genuinely struggling to maintain critical focus with my Leica M2, especially in mixed, flat, or low-contrast lighting. On paper, aligning the two rangefinder…...
The world's best travel photographs are crowned – and the winning images are simply stunning
18+ hour, 2+ min ago (533+ words) Overall winner & TPOTY 2025Athanasios Maloukas, Greece Location: Zamora, SpainTech info: Canon EOS R5 and R7, 24-70mm lens, RF 15-35mm f/1.8L IS USM and 70-200mm lens "Both of my awarded portfolios - on Anatolia's Sufi rituals and the Yacente procession in Zamora - reflect my commitment to documenting spiritual…...
Elephant-proof Fujifilm GFX 100 II defies nature and captures unbelievable close-up footage like never before
23+ hour, 45+ min ago (296+ words) Poole's wild frontier: How the Fujifilm GFX100 II survived bull elephants and still delivered stunning cinematic footage Emmy Award'winning cinematographer Bob Poole has taken wildlife filmmaking to an entirely new frontier with the Fujifilm GFX100 II, showing just how far modern camera…...
If you own this Canon lens, you'll definitely want to update your firmware
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (304+ words) Most people don't bother with lens firmware " but if you own this Canon zoom, you'll want to! Canon has released a new firmware update for a popular zoom RF lens " the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM. The latest update adds…...
Have you seen the "most viewed photo ever"? Former Nat Geo photographer’s unlikely magnum opus turns 30 years old
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (253+ words) And in the month of January 2026, the image we've come to know as Bliss (originally Bucolic Green Hills) has reached its 30th birthday. The iconic shot served as the Microsoft XP operating system's default wallpaper from 2001 to 2007, and is estimated to…...
You've been conned: drone photography is a lie – and this is why
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (228+ words) Alan is a writer, journalist and photographer who joined Digital Camera World in 2026 having started out in editorial in 2021. His words have spanned fields including sustainability, careers advice, travel and tourism, and photography " the latter two being his passions.Alan…...
These are my secret weapons when using old vintage lenses on my modern mirrorless cameras
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (679+ words) Breathe new life into old lenses! Vintage charm is just a few steps away, using modern mirrorless cameras and an adapter that won't break the bank For years I've been an advocate for buying second-hand equipment and using cheap and…...