FUJIFILM recently announced the launch of its FUJIFILM X halfTM premium compact digital camera (X half). Inspired by half-frame film cameras which were best known for their pocketable design, the compact size and light weight frame (8.5 ounces/240g)1 of X half blends its modern functions with its half frame DNA to bring
Do photography long enough and there will come a time when you start feeling like you’ve run out of subjects. Suddenly, every photo you take looks dull and boring. When nothing seems interesting enough to photograph, it’s time to learn how to capture even everyday subjects in unique ways. As
If you’re a beginner or hobbyist photographer, chances are you’ve been guilty of tossing your SD cards loose into your camera bag. Maybe they end up in a tiny plastic case, or worse—just floating around unprotected. I’ve been there too. That’s why I was genuinely excited to try out the
If you’re a Canon photographer, you most likely have already heard of the so-called “holy trinity” of lenses. These are the 15-35mm (a wide angle zoom), 24-70mm (a standard zoom) and 70-200mm (a telephoto zoom). The focal lengths vary a bit with other manufacturers. This group is called as such
If you want a job, you need a portfolio. Sure a good-looking résumé with excellent credentials and references will seal the deal, but employers and clients want proof. How do I know? Well, I’ve been on both sides of the table. I have interviewed for plenty of jobs over the
Been shooting 35mm film for quite some time now? You must be wondering if it’s about time for you to step up to medium format film. It’s definitely something that all film photographers in this day and age want to try and experience. But is this progression really for you? Hopefully, Canadian
Are you still using manual focus lenses? Whether you’re adapting vintage lenses or just want to be able to effectively use manual focus lenses, zone focusing will help you take better photos, especially if you do a lot of street and travel photography. In the quick video above, UK-based film
In the world of photo editing, the power of imagination fuels innovation. One such transformative technique is the use of overlays—a method that not only enhances the visual appeal but also injects a layer of creativity into any photograph. Let’s explore how overlays can open up a new realm of
How do you give titles to your photos and projects? This is definitely more a subjective and sometimes even personal decision. Some photographers prefer to be straightforward, while others want to try being a little artistic with it. However, if you’re still unsure about your approach on the matter, this
It’s time to make your voice heard! Each week, we ask a question of our readers so we know what sort of content to produce more of. Your input helps us make Photofocus better. This week, we want to know whether you’ve read your camera manual or not. Do you
How do we light paint a Joshua Tree? And how do we photograph light streaks from a passing truck? Let’s have a look. There are three components to this photo that I will discuss. Let’s go over the streaks of light from the truck first. Streaks of light Photographing light
Still can’t make up your mind between the Fujifilm X100VI and the Ricoh GR IIIx? We can’t blame you, since these two are essentially the most popular digital compact cameras in the market. In an ideal world, it would be awesome to get both. But if you can only choose one regardless of
