From the Outrageously Expensive Down to the Dirt Cheap

“If a photographer cares about the people before the lens and is compassionate, much is given. It is the photographer, not the camera, that is the instrument.” – Eve Arnold

Hello Photogs,

I have some great links for you today. There is much to contemplate and dig through, so let’s not delay. Cheers.

Turn Your iPhone Into a 40X Microscope: Here’s How

Although my iPhone 15 Pro Max is my go-to camera many times during the week, I'd never considered using it as a microscope. Now, a new offering from Sandmarc has me thinking about the potential. Check it out! TAKE A LOOK →​

This Year Will Bring Another Stupendous (And Expensive) Canon Lens

With lenses like the RF 28-70mm f/2L USM and the RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM, Canon has continued its reign as the premier manufacturer of top-level lenses. It looks like the company has no intention of slowing down, with another extreme lens on the radar for the second half of 2024. Find out what it is and when you can expect it right here! TAKE A LOOK →​

Grab Control of Your Camera

Grab this step-by-step guide, and you'll get off the auto mode settings on your camera, Guaranteed! TAKE A LOOK →​

​A Review of Amazon’s Cheapest Super-Zoom Lens: JINTU 420-800mm f/8.3-16

Most superzoom lenses ranging up to 800mm will set you back close to the cost of a new car, but this definitely isn’t that. This is the Jintu 420-800mm f/8.3-16mm superzoom lens, and it will cost you around $100. Check it out! At that price, there has to be something you can use it for. TAKE A LOOK →​​

A Deep Dive Into Understanding the Lifespan of Your Images

This photographer went through the process of archiving and backing up his collection of images, he couldn't help but think: do digital images last forever? Or do they only last as long as the lifespan of a photographer? With these questions in mind, let's explore his thoughts on digital photography and its future. This is a concept that I have personally pondered for years. Is it worth the effort to catalog an image and go through all of the hullabaloo of EXIF data and whatnot? TAKE A LOOK →​

“Forget the camera, forget the lens, forget all of that. With any four-dollar camera, you can capture the best picture.” – Alberto Korda

Tomorrow: City streets at night: an eclectic group of creative photographs.

– Jeff

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