Photography News

Burnout shows up quietly and then sticks around. It blunts creative drive and drags down the workday long before you notice the slide.

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Portkeys has introduced the LH5C, a compact 5.4-inch on-camera monitor with HDMI input/output and wired camera control. The monitor runs the company’s MOVNORM OS and includes a full set of monitoring tools aimed at solo operators and small crews, costing just $199.

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Canon has introduced the EOS R6 Mark III, a 32.5-megapixel full frame mirrorless body aimed at hybrid shooters who split their time between stills and video. It brings a new sensor, faster burst rates with a pre-capture mode, and a broader video feature set, including 7K raw options and 4K at up to 119.9p. It sits in the same do-everything slot as previous 6-series models, but with more headroom for advanced work.

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Canon has introduced the Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM, a standard-view prime built for its RF mount cameras. The lens aims to deliver fast-aperture performance in a smaller package than typical f/1.2 options, targeting everyday stills and video work on both full frame and APS-C RF bodies.

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We all aspire to get the correct colour rendition and it is very important, especially with shooting JPEGs, but sometimes it is really fun to shoot with the wrong preset and get weird colours. If you shoot Raw, you can do this afterwards on the computer. 

 

Gear Suggestions:

A camera where you can adjust the white balance makes life easier. This could be a DSLR or compact which has various white balance settings, including custom white balance if none of the presets give you the look you're after.

Once you've found the camera's white-balance control, take a look at your manual if you're unsure where the white balance options are, do try the various settings on offer as each one will give a slightly different look to your image. Most cameras have the following white balance settings: auto, cloudy, daylight, incandescent, fluorescent and flash.

 

Technique:

Much of this is you playing with the various presets – or in Photoshop afterwards.

One of the most obvious is shooting with the incandescent setting in daylight to give blue-coloured images. In film days, fashion pros used to use tungsten-balanced colour film in daylight. With digital, you can try this without risking anything and if the effect looks wrong, switch back to auto white-balance and try something else.

Most cameras have the option of using Kelvin. You could set a low value and shoot in normal daylight. The effect can be very pronounced and will enhance the mood of suitable scenes. There is no right or wrong when it comes to experimenting.

 

Photo by Peter Bargh, edited in Lightroom.

 

Play with RAW files on your PC

If you have Raw files, you can play with white balance without leaving the computer. Just put the file through the Raw converter again and try a different preset. It is simple to do and because it is Raw processing is non-destructive so you can always go back to the original colour images.

It is worth saying that if you play with white balance in-camera and are shooting JPEGs, the result is more or less what you are stuck with and there is only a limited amount that you can salvage afterwards.

Film is having another moment. Thrift stores are lighter on old SLRs than they used to be; teenagers are loading rolls their grandparents forgot about; family closets keep surrendering shoeboxes that smell like basements, cedar, and Kodachrome. If you want those images to live again—on phones, on walls, in books—you don’t need a museum-grade scanner or a lab behind a glass wall. You need a steady hand, a repeatable rhythm, and a machine that shows up every time. For me, that’s the Epson Perfection V600 Photo Scanner.

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Here is how to load RED LUTs into your Nikon ZR.

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Photography has been revolutionized not just by cameras, but by the glass in front of them. While cameras capture the image, it's the lens that creates it: shaping light, defining character, and determining what's even possible to photograph. These five lenses didn't just improve image quality; they fundamentally transformed what photographers could do, how they could do it, and who could afford to do it.

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City photos either look flat or they pull you in. Light, timing, and intent change how a familiar street reads when you want images that stand out in a feed stuffed with near-duplicates.

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Do you find yourself constantly striving for the unattainable perfect shot, or does friction in your creative process hold you back? Let's discuss three profound lessons that Greg learned this year that can simplify your workflow and help you become a much happier photographer.

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Wide zooms change how you work in tight streets, small rooms, and fast video setups. This matchup pits the new Tamron 16–30mm f/2.8 against Sony’s compact 16–25mm f/2.8 to see where you gain range, sharpness, and control without bloating the kit.

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Compact bodies change how long you stay out and how quickly you respond to action. The Fujifilm X-M5 mirrorless camera pushes you to chase color and mood straight out of the camera, which matters when you want results without a heavy edit session.

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Photoshop 2026 brings a sharp split between standard tools and cloud-powered premium features that burn credits. If you edit daily and rely on selection, removal, and upscaling, the mix of native models, partner models, and a new “how many credits do I have left?” mindset changes how you plan edits.

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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 images to cinema-grade resolution. One such tool, VideoProc Converter AI, combines multiple AI models and editing utilities to bring lifelike clarity back to otherwise “unusable” media.

The software focuses on three key areas of AI-powered enhancement. For still photos, it delivers 8K/10K upscaling, face restoration, and intelligent colorization. For videos, it significantly boosts resolution up to 400% with natural detail enhancement, and creates smooth 20x slow-motion footage. For audio, it can remove background noise and isolate vocals.

The latest version 8 introduces the v3 Super Resolution engine, delivering up to 80% faster processing and visibly cleaner enhancement results. You can Download the free version of VideoProc Converter AI v8, or check out the current special deal for the lifetime license. See below.

 

Year-end Special Offer

As part of a limited-time promotion, the lifetime full version of VideoProc Converter AI for Windows/macOS is just $39.95 instead of $89.95 and includes unlimited free updates. You’ll also receive four bonus utilities at no extra cost. A family license covering up to five devices is $59.95 (regularly $159.95) — a 62% discount.

Year-end offer: get VideoProc Converter AI for $39.95

 

How VideoProc Converter AI Restores Photos

VideoProc Converter AI's Image AI employs four specialized deep learning models powered by Convolutional Neural Networks to tackle diverse image challenges. Even a well-shot image suffers from upscaling blur and pixelation the moment it is zoomed in, cropped, or prepared for large-canvas printing — and that’s where this AI module comes to the picture.

Upscaling and detail enhancement: It upscales low-resolution images to 4K/8K/10K. By synthesizing natural, realistic details, it ensures the final upscaled photo is genuinely sharper and more refined, not just stretched.

 

 

Sharpening and deblurring: It sharpens and deblurs images to restore natural clarity without bringing harsh edges or artificial artifacts. With it, you can address common flaws, including softness from old cameras, mobile phones, or scanned prints; out-of-focus error due to camera shake or subject movement; haze or lack of definition; and minor pixelation resulting from cropping.

Noise reduction: VideoProc Converter AI can precisely eliminate distracting digital noise, effectively saving photos taken in challenging low-light conditions. It corrects problems like high ISO grain, unsightly color splotches, and grainy texture, breathing new life and clarity into dimly lit or underexposed images.

 

 

Face restoration and colorizing: Beyond general image enhancement, the software restores faces in your photos for a clean and natural look, and can colorize black-and-white or faded photos with vivid, realistic tones.

Three steps to restore and enhance photos:

Step 1. Click Image AI. Drag and drop to import the original image files.

Step 2. Pick an AI model. Gen Detail v3 and Real Smooth v3 are two top choices. Select the target resolution or set the upscale ratio.

Step 3. Click RUN to start exporting the enhanced images.

 

 

AI for Video: Turning Grainy Footage into 4K

VideoProc Converter AI excels at transforming problematic raw footage, elevating it into something truly polished, professional, and naturally clear 4K quality. Here’s how it rescues “unusable” clips:

 

 

AI Video Upscaling: The AI Super Resolution module can upscale low-quality video to 4K clarity while fixing imperfections like digital noise and blocky pixelation. The latest version adds support for AV1 and ProRes codecs—essential for professional workflows—and refines hardware acceleration for faster exports.

 

Perfect for:

• Upscaling old camcorder footage or legacy video sources like 480p DVDs, to 1080p/4K.
• Restoring clarity to grainy footage captured in low light or with the wrong ISO settings.
• Clearing heavy pixelation and blockiness from web videos and social media clips.
• Transforming blurry zoom-ins of distant subjects into sharp, high-quality close-ups.

 

 

AI Motion and Stabilization: Another impressive capability is the software’s ability to turn choppy, low-FPS video into super-smooth, ultra-fluid motion (120fps/240fps) for spectacular slow-motion via AI Frame Interpolation, and also utilizes AI Stabilization to fix camera shake and jiggle.

 

Perfect for:

• Boosting the FPS of old archives and low-speed clips for fluid slow-motion.
• Fixing choppy sports, drone, and AI footage for stable, clear action and professional quality.
• Eliminating severe shake and jiggle from drone and action camera footage.

 

 

Audio Noise Deduction: VideoProc’s AI capabilities aren’t limited to visuals. Its Audio AI module cleans up audio by removing distracting background noise for crystal-clear dialogue. It can also separate vocals from background music, giving you flexibility for editing.

 

Perfect for:

• Cleaning up background noise and hiss from old family videos and drone footage.
• Isolating vocals from music for professional audio post-production.

 

Overview of Bonus Features 

Beyond AI enhancement and restoration, VideoProc Converter AI includes a complete media toolkit. This breadth of functions positions it as both an AI enhancement solution and an all-in-one media processing powerhouse.

• Convert between 370+ video and audio formats, including ProRes and HEVC.
• Access 29 quick editing tools: cut, crop, merge, flip, rotate, change speed, and more.
• Compress files to save up to 90% storage space.
• Back up DVDs or rip to digital formats like MP4, MOV, etc.
• Download videos and audios from 1,000 websites for offline viewing.

 

Who Needs VideoProc Converter AI?

With its straightforward workflow, VideoProc Converter AI bridges the gap between ease of use and professional-level enhancement and processing power.

• Families can easily revive old home videos or scanned photos — no specialized skills required.
• Content creators and YouTubers can reuse archival or low-quality footage for new projects.
• Photographers can restore aged or damaged images for client work.
• Gamers can present their archived streams and highlight clips in better quality.
• Educators and institutions can modernize legacy materials for today’s screens.

For anyone looking to breathe new life into aging photos or low-quality footage, VideoProc Converter AI offers a versatile, reliable, and easy-to-use solution. With ongoing lifetime promotions, there’s never been a better time to future-proof your media library and enjoy AI-powered clarity that keeps your memories timeless.

Year-end offer: get VideoProc Converter AI for $39.95

DxO has been very active this year, and this month will not be an exception. The company is pumping out new, enhanced versions of three of its most popular photo-editing applications today.

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Photo walks are probably something you associate with summer, however with autumn shades decorating our countryside and lights getting switched on sooner in cities, you can capture just as interesting shots at this time of year.

Where you walk and how long for really depends on how long you have and what you want to capture but here are a few tips you'll find useful no matter where you walk.
 

Gear Choices  It can be tempting to take various lenses, however if you can pack a zoom that covers various focal lengths, you won't be as weighed down with gear. It makes your walk more of a challenge too, making you work closer to subjects and thinking slightly more out of the box. If you do spot something you really can't capture with your zoom you can always revisit the location on another night / day. A tripod or monopod will be useful, particularly when you're using longer shutter speeds at night or capturing the movement of autumn trees.

A sling-style bag is great for city shoots as they make accessing gear quick and easy. If you're planning an autumnal walk that'll last a few hours or even all day a rucksack would probably be better as you'll be able to pack other supplies and weight will be distributed evenly across your back.

 

Check The Weather

If a clear night is forecast you should plan an early start as frost will be decorating fields and leaves. Closer to home, look for cobwebs and if it's really cold, ice forming on ponds or puddles if it's rained the night before.

Misty sun rises work well as do snowy landscapes and shots of wet streets after the sun's set and lights are switching on.

Photo by Peter Bargh.

 

 

Dress For The Weather

By taking the time to check the weather forecast you'll have a good idea on what clothing you'll need for your walk. Sticking your head out of the door is also a good idea as weather forecasters aren't guaranteed to get it right every time! For cold days, wear lightweight layers rather than a couple of thick bulky items as you can always remove layers if you're too warm or add more if you need them. A good pair of boots or shoes that support your ankles, have a good sole and are ideally waterproof are also essential.

 

Have A Route

A quick, short route that circles back on itself will be fine. Taking a path through woods is good at this time of year and shouldn't be too strenuous. It's also the season when towns begin putting up and switching on Christmas lights so a quick route around your town's streets should also give you plenty of opportunities to capture some interesting night-themed shots.

 

What To Look For

In towns, get up high to stop problems with converging verticals, plus it'll give you the opportunity to capture some cityscapes. Don't be afraid of getting in close to capture some abstract shots of buildings and capture unique perspectives by changing your angle. 

 

Tell People Always tell someone where you're going, how long you'll be and give them an idea of the route you are going to take. This is particularly important at this time of year when cold and icy conditions can make routes harder to navigate. Even if you are only going for a walk around your town, it's still a good idea to let someone know where you'll be, especially when heading out after the sun sets. In fact, if possible, take someone with you on the walk.
  Be Aware Of What And Who Is Around You

Traffic in towns, crowds on busy shopping streets and ice at the side of rivers are just some of the dangers you need to keep an eye out for. It's easy to get carried away when you have your eye stuck to a viewfinder, and you can soon be falling over something because you took too many steps forward while you had your eye glued to the camera. This is another good reason for taking someone, especially if they are a non-photographer, with you as they'll be an extra pair of eyes looking out for hazards on your route.

Your fancy camera is useless if your display’s colors aren’t accurate. For all you know, you might be looking at an entirely different image. Here’s how the new entry-level Datacolor Spyder Express has come to meet you halfway.

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Sony's G Master lenses are spectacular, but they'll empty your wallet quickly. Many G Master lenses cost $2,000 or more, with flagship zooms pushing $3,000 or beyond. The good news? Third party manufacturers and Sony's own value-focused designs have created professional grade optics at prices that seemed impossible just years ago.

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You may be reaching for the wrong glass to capture those stunning landscapes, trading intentional composition for uninspired vastness. Let's discuss why swapping out your go-to wide angle lens for a telephoto or mid-range lens could be the secret to creating truly compelling, focused photography.

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All-in-one zooms live or die by trade-offs, and stretching to 25mm on the wide end without giving up too much elsewhere is a big ask. If you travel light or want a single lens for walkaround work, this one targets that with a wider start, faster focus, and smarter controls than the first-gen version.

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