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DJI and SkyPixel reveal stunning highlights from $200,000 drone photo contest – here are the 7 best photos and videos so far
7+ hour, 2+ min ago (248+ words) Do you think you could beat these incredible entries? The scale of the contest is impressive " midway through its 11th season it has attracted more than 45,000 entries. And, in an effort to tease out more entries, DJI and SkyPixel unveiled some…...
‘Canon’s done it again with an exceptionally compact ultra-wide lens’ — the 14mm f/1.4 looks like perfection for astrophotography
14+ hour, 12+ min ago (539+ words) Shoot for the stars Canon continues to lock out third parties from its RF-mount for full-frame cameras (but not APS-C), but that decision feels somewhat justified given how active it's been in filling out its range of lenses. I got…...
'Compact cameras aren’t dead!' — I tested Canon's latest viral PowerShot, and it reminded me why I got into photography in the first place
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (1368+ words) Smaller than your phone Its 20.2MP 1/2.3-inch sensor is back-illuminated, which goes some way to improving signal-noise ratio in reasonable lighting, but it falls short once the ambient lighting levels drop. Images are fairly mushy under interior lights, where the ISO…...
I loved testing Viltrox's 28mm f/4.5 body cap autofocus lens – it's tiny, cheap and packed with character
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (1423+ words) Impossibly tiny autofocus lens I mean, the pictures don't do justice as to how impossibly small the Viltrox AF 28mm f4.5 lens is. It's a true body cap lens " meaning that you can have it on your Sony, Nikon or Fujifilm mirrorless…...
The budget Viltrox 85mm f/2 EVO lens lives on my Nikon camera – here's why now's the best time to buy one
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (892+ words) Only an alleged Nikon vs Viltrox lawsuit can rain on this lens' parade Over the past few weeks, I've been testing out the new Viltrox 85mm f/2 EVO, and I have to say, it's a fantastic lens that once again proves…...
The price of perfection – why I would lug the 3-pound Sigma 135mm f/1.4 portrait lens
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (1222+ words) Large and heavy build The Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG | A (2025) builds on the now nine year old Sigma Art 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM. So with nearly a decade of technicological and optical advancements, how does Sigma's latest cutting-edge 135mm prime up the ante?...
Stop overpaying for Photoshop: Adobe cuts prices by 40% - but there's a catch
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (191+ words) If you're a creator, these Adobe deals are worth checking out Adobe has discounted a range of subscription plans for a limited time only - so from now until February 2, it has cut the price of the Creative Cloud Pro plan…...
2025's most interesting drone – the Antigravity A1 – just got its first-ever price cut and an intriguing feature for new pilots
1+ week, 1+ day ago (270+ words) The 8K 360 drone is a much more compelling option now You may have heard of the Antigravity A1. It's the world's first 8K, 360-degree FPV drone, and it was certainly one of 2025's most interesting product launches. We're pleased to note that there…...
Travel Photographer of the Year 2025 winners unveiled – why these in-camera, low-light masterpieces took the top prize
1+ week, 1+ day ago (410+ words) See them in the good light I am speechless seeing that one of my most intimate, spiritual personal projects have touched the judges of TPOTY Each series documents spiritual ceremonies in Spain and Turkey, respectively " the latter in particular beautifully…...
I tested the Sigma 12mm f/1.4 – it's a perfectly portable prime for APS-C cameras, with a fast aperture for city and night shots
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1571+ words) If you own a Sony E, Fujifilm X, or Canon RF APS-C body I'm happy to report that I can thoroughly recommend the Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC lens. It may not be the widest focal length compared to its competitors " Sony's…...