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A year in review: the biggest stories of 2021 (in our world) At the end of last year, 2021 felt as though it could represent a fresh start after a tumultuous year that saw COVID-19 impact nearly every facet of our lives (and the photography industry). As it turns out, despite the widespread availability of safe vaccines (in much if not all of the world), not much was different in 2021. Between the numerous COVID-19 variants, supply chain constraints and the global chip shortage, 2021 almost seems to blur together with 2020. Still, many new products were announced and even if some were delayed, much progress has been made by nearly every company in the industry, especially on the high-end full-frame front, which saw Canon, Nikon and Sony all release impressive professional cameras that will inevitably push the mirrorless market to the next level. Let's take a look at the biggest news stories in the photography world throughout 2021. January: Sony announces its flagship

Lightning occurrence in the Arctic could double by 2100, according to research released this year. Although there’s a lot we don’t understand about flashes in the Arctic, scientists believe that rising temperatures associated with climate change could increase lightning in the region. These flashes, in turn, might bring with them the possibility of more Arctic fires and a devastating rise in carbon emissions. Weather and environmental photographers have long reminded us of the power of the natural world, but as we reckon with the realities of climate change, they can also highlight the fragility of our planet. While curating this collection of weather photographs on 500px, we were inspired by the photographers’ ability to capture both astonishing beauty and urgent warnings, writ large across the skies. We still don’t know nearly enough about climate change and weather—the potential link between tornados and climate change, for instance, remains murky and unknown—but in the end, we b

You may have heard the classic Crowded House song ' Four Seasons In One Day .' Now, there is a video that displays the changing of all four seasons through a brilliant series of transitions. Using a Mavic 2 Pro and third-party app Litchi , Arvids Baranovs chose about 30 distinctive locations in Latvia—from winding rivers to National Parks—and put his aerial hyperlapse skills to use so he could illustrate the changing of seasons. 'The change of seasons is such a self-evident phenomenon that we take it for granted yet we struggle to catch it in the act. Look outside: nature seems so static compared to the hectic lives we must live. At best, we might notice a sudden heatwave or an unexpected freeze, a violent storm or a particularly vibrant sunset. But in fact nature is everything but still – it’s in constant motion changing and morphing, we just function on different timescales,' Baranovs describes in his article for PetaPixel . He also muses that the gradual changing

Accessory and optics manufacturer Viltrox has announced a new Canon EF- to Sony E-mount adapter with a built-in OLED display, full autofocus support and EXIF data transfer capabilities. The EF-E5 Smart Mount Adapter, as Viltrox refers to it, is a fifth-generation adapter that improves upon its predecessors with new features as well as a built-in OLED display that shows the focal length, aperture and focus mode of the attached lens. The adapter supports full autofocus capabilities of EF lenses on Sony E-mount cameras, with a clever dial on the side of the adapter for switching between phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and contrast detection autofocus (CDAF) modes. The adapter will automatically transfer EXIF data from the lens to the camera, meaning aperture adjustments made on camera should set the correct aperture on EF lenses with electronic aperture controls. The EXIF support also means IBIS is supported with compatible Sony E-mount cameras. Viltrox has also

TTartisan is bringing its 90mm F1.25 lens , previously only available for Leica M mount cameras, to five other lens mounts. Now, the ultrafast prime will be available for Canon RF, Fujifilm GFX, Leica L, Nikon Z and Sony E mount camera systems. As with the M-mount version, all five versions for other mounts are constructed of 11 elements in seven groups, including two high-refractive elements. Other features include a 77mm front filter thread, a 10-blade aperture diaphragm, an aperture range of F1.25 through F16, a clicked aperture ring and it has a minimum focusing distance of 1m (3.3’). While TTartisan is offering it for GFX-mount cameras, the company does note the Fujifilm GFX-mount version has a decent bit of vignetting around the edges, as visible from the image below: The manual-focus lenses all measure 81mm in diameter and the length ranges from 96mm for the Fujifilm GFX-mount to 107mm for the Nikon Z-mount. Weight ranges from 371g to 403g (13–14.2oz).

Venus Optics has released the Laowa Argus 45mm F0.95 FF, its latest full-frame lens in its growing Argus series that also includes its Argus 35mm F0.95 FF and Argus 33mm F0.95 CF APO lenses. The 45mm manual lens is constructed of 13 elements in nine groups, including one aspherical element, one extra-low dispersion element and three utra-high-refractive index elements. If features a 15-blade aperture diaphragm, has an aperture range of F0.95 through F16, uses a 72mm front filter thread and has a minimum focusing distance of 50cm (19.7”). The Laowa Argus 45mm F0.95 features a physical aperture ring that can be de-clicked with the flip of a switch. It also features a 300º focus ring throw and uses an internal focusing design, which Venus Optics says has been designed to minimize focus breathing. Together, these features make this lens an ideal optic for shooting video. Below are a collection of high-resolution sample photographs, provided by Venus Optics: The lens

Introduction to memory cards, and main types Photograph by Terry Sullivan When it comes to understanding how a digital image is created, the focus is most often placed on a camera’s lens and image sensor, which makes sense, since these two components have the greatest impact on image quality. But once the image or video is captured, it will need to be stored somewhere on the device. Today, the location of where an image or video file is stored differs depending on the device. For instance, if you’ve captured a photo on a phone or tablet, you’ll store the media on built-in, non-removable flash storage. However, when it comes to capturing photos or videos on a stand-alone digital camera, whether it’s a point-and-shoot or an interchangeable-lens camera, like a mirrorless camera or digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera, you’ll be saving your photos and video on a little rectangular-shaped card, known as a memory card. What’s a memory card, and how do you use it? Memory car

LG has announced the details of its next-generation UltraFine OLED Pro monitors. In addition to improving image quality and adding a built-in colorimeter for built-in calibration, LG also confirmed a new 27” model will be available. The 2022 UltraFine OLED Pro lineup, which is designed with photographers, videographers and visual artists and mind, will come in the usual 32” version (32BP95E) as well as a new 27” version (27BP95E). Despite their size difference, the two models will be identical, with 4K UHD (3840 x 2160 pixels) resolution, a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and a 1ms response time. LG says both monitors cover 99% DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces, support the DisplayHDR 400 True Black specification and offer 60Hz refresh rates. New this year to both models is a built-in, detachable colorimeter, which works alongside integrated software to auto-calibrate the monitors, as we’ve seen with Eizo for years and Dell more recently. Connectivity on the 32” model inclu