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- July 31
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- It finally happened: like Neo in The Matrix, I’ve been duped by AI. While I knew this day was coming, I didn’t expect it to be so soon
- "Let the person looking at the photograph go some of the way to finishing it," said legendary Parisian street photographer Robert Doisneau – but how do you achieve this?
- Astrophotography in August 2026: a solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower headline a packed month for stargazers
- July 30
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- Who couldn’t find a use for the Fujifilm X-M5? It’s a miniature mirrorless marvel
- I will ALWAYS use zoom lenses over primes – and no, it’s not about cost, it’s about not missing the shot
- “Using analog adds an opportunity to stay present in the moment.” Gen Z brought back the disposable film camera. Fujifilm says the trend is just getting started
- The Nikon D800 was never meant to be a pro sports camera – but it changed my career the moment I ordered it
- Confessions of an eclipse photographer: shooting my first ring of fire eclipse and discovering that photographing from a Caribbean cruise ship is much harder than it looks!
- You can’t buy heritage: Why Nikon still rules as it celebrates its 109th birthday!
- Don’t destroy your camera! If you want to photograph the eclipse in August, you NEED a solar eclipse filter
- July 28
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- “The best images immediately capture the viewer’s attention, have impact and elicit an emotional response” – Renowned photographer Ken Crossan shares tips for award-winning nature shots
- This $300 DSLR is still a powerhouse! The Canon EOS 7D Mark II packs a BIG punch
- Rumored Sony 100-400mm f/5.6-8 FE zoom will sell like hotcakes if it ever gets released…
- July 27
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- His neighbors “thought him mad to spend so many hours staring into a coffin.” James Clerk Maxwell wasn’t a photographer, but he created the world’s oldest color photo with an idea still used today
- This vintage Red Bull airplane hasn’t flown over the US since the 1950s – so an artist captured the flight with an equally vintage camera from a WWII bomber
- July 26
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- July 23
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- Why I stopped chasing megapixels and started taking better photographs
- German court rules against photographer whose 'original' image was used to create AI slop – give me a break
- My screen time is already atrocious – in a world where retro compact cameras are king, I’d like to see more hybrid viewfinders
- July 22
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- I’ll die on this hill: The Nikon F5 is the best 35mm SLR camera you can buy – and it's a secondhand bargain!
- Telephoto lenses are making you a lazy photographer. The uncomfortable truth is that they kill your creativity
- The Canon EOS M50 Mark II is "dead", but it's also brilliant. So is it still worth buying?
- Did FIFA just crop President Trump out of an official photograph of the World Cup trophy ceremony? Here’s my expert photographer’s take
- July 21
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- Cheap point-and-shoot camera shipments are exceeding all others. But why are the biggest manufacturers stubbornly ignoring this popular category?
- DJI's AI-created "dark post" infuriated the internet – but perhaps there is a good side people didn't think of?
- More than mountains: the human story of Chilean Patagonia told through these award-winning photos
- Nikon’s first full-frame mirrorless camera makes an ideal upgrade for the budget-conscious photographer. Here’s why I still recommend the Nikon Z6 in 2026
- “Great photography is about depth of feeling, not depth of field”: Why your images should strive for emotional reactions, not technical perfection
- Lightroom Classic’s assisted photo culling is a great idea, but is really annoying. But I have found a solution
- July 20
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- “It’s more important to click with people than to click the shutter.” The photographer behind one of history's most iconic photographs understood something that too many modern photographers do not
- This groundbreaking drone lets you fly first and aim later – and as a keen 360 camera user, I know that I want one!
- July 19
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- I was wrong about the Leica M EV1 – this really is an M camera
- As prices for premium cameras surge, secondhand photo gear no longer looks second best – it's the only sensible option
- My photo subject sometimes doesn't even show up – but I will always continue shooting this genre, even if I’m not any good at it
- This titanium masterpiece was the most advanced film camera of the 1990s – but is now a beautiful ticking time bomb
- "I had no idea AirPods were that easy to fix!" Essential for creators but prone to problems, a US$8 kit made me fall back in love with my Pro 'Pods
- July 18
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- "Birds are the great equalizer in wildlife photography." A flash of movement caught my eye. When I looked out my window, I grabbed my wildlife camera gear and started running
- A lens filter changed my whole relationship with photography – maybe it can do the same for you
- If I wanted a DSLR camera in 2026, I’d still choose Canon
- July 17
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- No sunset? No problem! Supercharge your landscapes with Luminar Neo
- It’s like When Harry Met Sally: Suddenly, I’m looking at the Nikon ZR like it’s a viable stills camera
- Ben Marcin photographed dozens of abandoned houses in exactly the same way for 20 years, and his new book is a masterclass in editing
- What’s more important for image quality: a high megapixel sensor or a good lens?
- The death of the flashgun has been greatly exaggerated… there are good reasons why successful photographers refuse to give up on their strobes
- I've tried both of Camp Snap's viral screen-free cameras – this is the one I would choose for myself (and the one I would choose for my kids)
- July 16
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- July 13
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- Cheap compact cameras are the best way to enjoy film photography
- Sony scraps physical PlayStation discs, I scrap my PS Plus. A camera manufacturer should know that old tech has a habit of coming back. But old tech isn't Sony's thing…
- This is the weirdest camera I've ever used… and for just US$45, it's WAY more fun than it has any right to be!
- July 12
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- I asked AI to help fix my Canon photo printer – and it didn't get me where I was expecting
- I’m a landscape photographer and the last-gen, full-frame Nikon Z7 II is still a tour de force camera. Why pay more?
- Everyone thinks Leica made the first digital rangefinder – but this forgotten camera brand beat Leica and forced photographers to fake-wind film before every shot
- July 11
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- July 8
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- DSLR cameras are picture-making machines; mirrorless cameras are picture-making computers. Sometimes I just want to go back
- Nikon F100: If you’re serious about film photography but light on budget, this is as close as you’ll get to an F6 without the mammoth price tag
- How the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra enhances filming at concerts and live events
- July 6
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- I abandoned the newest GoPro on a beach overnight to record the stars – and I can’t believe how long the battery lasted
- Are screen-free digital cameras the antidote to doomscrolling and smartphone addiction?
- Have you ever used the digital telephoto modes on your Canon camera? Well, DON'T BOTHER!
- It cost US$995 but, if the battery of this 1990 digital compact camera died, ALL your photos vanished forever!
- "I cannot replicate this one. Ever" – This macro photo was shot with a DSLR from 2009
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