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Camera & Technology

The DJI Restriction: What’s Happening?

What happens when the world's dominant drone manufacturer gets caught in the crossfire of geopolitics? We're about to find out.
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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December 5, 2025

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10 minutes read


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Camera & Technology

Affinity Goes Free (except for a couple of things) : What Professional Photographers Need to Know

Canva just made Affinity photo editing software completely free (except for a couple of things).
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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November 6, 2025

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7 minutes read


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Camera & Technology

Three New Canson/Somerset Papers

Review of three new Canson Somerset Enhanced matte papers, comparing their unusual M3 profiles against standard M1 profiles for print quality.
Mark Segal

Mark Segal

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November 4, 2025

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21 minutes read


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Photographer Profiles

Beyond the Sharp: Finding Abstraction in Fall Colors

A Conversation with Prashant Gharpure on Intentional Camera Movement in the Smoky Mountains
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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October 30, 2025

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7 minutes read


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Camera & Technology

PRINTING United Expo 2025: Technical Innovations and Insights for Fine Art Photographers

Explore the latest 2025 Printing United Expo innovations in printers, papers, and color management tailored for fine art photographers seeking superior image quality and workflow precision.
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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October 20, 2025

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12 minutes read


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Camera & Technology

DxO PhotoLab 9 vs Lightroom – Part 3: B&W, Output and Cost

Can standalone DxO PhotoLab 9 dethrone Lightroom as the one-stop photo editing suite?
Terry McDonald

Terry McDonald

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October 13, 2025

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13 minutes read


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Post Processing

DxO PhotoLab 9 vs Lightroom – Part 2: Processing and Masks

Can standalone DxO PhotoLab 9 dethrone Lightroom as the one-stop photo editing suite?
Terry McDonald

Terry McDonald

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October 10, 2025

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25 minutes read


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Camera & Technology

Hasselblad V-System Lenses on X2D II 100C: Guide for using 503CW Glass

Can you mount those treasured 503CW lenses on Hasselblad's flagship X2DII 100C? Absolutely. Should you? Let's explore what you're gaining and what you're giving up.
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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October 8, 2025

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8 minutes read


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Post Processing

DxO PhotoLab 9 vs Lightroom – Part 1: Interface and Library

Can standalone DxO PhotoLab 9 dethrone Lightroom as the one-stop photo editing suite?
Terry McDonald

Terry McDonald

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October 6, 2025

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27 minutes read


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Camera & Technology

Ricoh GR IV: Is Portability Worth $1,500?

The truth about Ricoh's latest pocket rocket: the GR IV succeeds at everything it tries to do, but refuses to give what most photographers want in 2025. 
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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September 28, 2025

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10 minutes read


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Camera & Technology

Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm f/5-7.1 O.I.S.: Compact Telephoto Power

Panasonic's 100-500mm telephoto zoom brings professional wildlife and sports capabilities to the L-mount system.
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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September 26, 2025

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4 minutes read


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Landscape & Environment

Masters of Light and Vision: Christie's Fall Auction Celebrates Landscape Photography's Greatest Pioneers

This Christie's sale brings together the titans who invented modern landscape photography, from Adams' technical precision to Sugimoto's philosophical vision.
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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September 26, 2025

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7 minutes read


Camera & Technology

Canon's VCM Technology: The Magnetic Force Behind Modern Lens Performance

Ever had your camera’s autofocus noise scare away that perfect wildlife shot? Canon’s VCM lenses focus in complete silence using electromagnetic motors that keep you...
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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August 10, 2025

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6 minutes read


Photography Isn’t Creative
Camera & Technology

Photography Isn’t Creative

Photography isn’t creative. I know, those are fighting words. Please put down the pitch forks for a few minutes and let me explain the distinction I see.
Ed Schlotzhauer

Ed Schlotzhauer

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August 1, 2025

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7 minutes read


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Techniques

Our Brain Dictates How We See: Our Eyes Are Only The Lens

What if the key to a ‘good’ photo isn’t what you see—but what your brain expects to see? Learn the psychology behind memorable photography.
David Osborn

David Osborn

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July 18, 2025

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7 minutes read


Exposure Compensation
Techniques

What Is Exposure Compensation? When to Use (And When NOT to Use) EV Settings

Ever wondered if you actually need that +/- exposure compensation dial? Let's explore when it helps - and when ditching it might make you a better photographer.
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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July 17, 2025

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11 minutes read


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Camera & Technology

Sony RX1R III Review: Is This $5,100 Pocket Camera Worth It?

Sony's newest pocket camera packs 61 megapixels but still can't handle a light drizzle—for five grand.
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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July 17, 2025

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6 minutes read


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Camera & Technology

Polarizing Filters: The Science Behind Clearer, More Vibrant Photos

Why should you use a polarizing filter? How do you use a polarizing filter?
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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July 8, 2025

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11 minutes read


DJI Drone
Camera & Technology

The DJI Drone Situation: What US Photographers Need to Know Right Now

DJI drones are vanishing from US stores as customs holds and potential federal bans threaten to double prices or cut off access entirely.
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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June 30, 2025

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10 minutes read


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Camera & Technology

The Universe in Motion: What the World's Largest Camera Teaches Us About Seeing

Meet the 3.2-gigapixel camera that never stops shooting – for ten years.
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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June 26, 2025

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9 minutes read


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Camera & Technology

Leica's $10 Film: Is Monopan 50 Worth the Premium?

Leica's first 35mm film costs $10 versus $7.50 for seemingly identical Adox HR-50 - is the red dot worth 33% more?
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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June 20, 2025

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7 minutes read


Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art
Camera & Technology

Sigma's Bold Gamble: The 17-40mm f/1.8 That APS-C Shooters Never Saw Coming

Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art review: The first constant f/1.8 APS-C zoom lens delivers prime-quality performance for Sony, Fuji, Canon, and L-mount cameras.
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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June 17, 2025

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7 minutes read


NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8 TC Z S
Camera & Technology

NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8 TC Z S Review - A Look at Why It Has Become My Main Field lens

The NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8 TC Z S has become my main field lens - here's why.
Blain Harasymiw

Blain Harasymiw

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June 4, 2025

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16 minutes read


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Camera & Technology

The Magic of the Lens

Inside Your Lens: Where Physics Meets Photographic Magic
Ed Schlotzhauer

Ed Schlotzhauer

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December 19, 2024

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9 minutes read


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Photo Chat With Dennis Keeley and Veronica Cotter - July 31, 2024 at 2 PM (EST)

A Conversation With Dennis Keeley and Veronica Cotter Our photo chat on Wednesday, July 31, will feature guests Dennis Keeley and Veronica Cotter. Dennis has...
Kevin Raber

Kevin Raber

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July 23, 2024

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3 minutes read


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How I Designed and Published My Photobook - On The Road Structures

The Concept My main interest in photography is in landscapes. For many years, starting in the early 90s, I would go on photo trips, mostly...
John Custodio

John Custodio

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May 20, 2024

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23 minutes read


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Camera & Technology

Hand's On: new Sony A9III and Sony 50mm G Master, Sony 85mm G Master, Sony 75-350mm APS lenses

A quick hands on look at Sony A9iii and the Sony APS 75-350mm lens.
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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March 29, 2024

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8 minutes read


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2023 International Landscape Photographers Of The Year Awards - The Results!

Over One Hundred Incredible and Motivational Photographs It’s my pleasure to share with photoPXL readers this year’s top 101 entries of the 2023 International Landscape...
Kevin Raber

Kevin Raber

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December 29, 2023

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31 minutes read


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What We See

 An essay by Charles S. Johnson, Jr. Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.  – Albert Einstein I don’t mean that the real...
Charles S. Johnson, Jr.

Charles S. Johnson, Jr.

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November 1, 2023

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15 minutes read


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Landscape & Environment

Do Landscapes Need To Be Factual?

One of the most emotive questions facing landscape photographers today is whether their images should be factual. If you take a photograph in Yosemite, should...
Peter Eastway

Peter Eastway

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July 31, 2023

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9 minutes read