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April 23, 2024 1:51pm

Photographic equipment

Camera or smartphone - what do we use more often?

Not so long ago, during the holidays, we took out colourful postcards with Masurian lakes or exotic palms from our mailboxes. And after returning from the summer holiday we quickly ran to the nearest photographer to call up a film with pictures...

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Fotolia Instant - the first application that allows you to earn money on photography

Fotolia, Europe's leading stock photo agency, has announced that 50,000 images have already been sold thanks to the Fotolia Instant app, placing the photo bank at the top of platforms selling smartphone images. The Fotolia Instant app is...

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Lenses with built-in lamps are a new trend in photography

Miniaturization of light sources based on LEDs allowed to introduce new, innovative solutions to photography. One of them is lenses equipped with their own built-in lighting lamps. So far, in the case of macro photography, the only fully effective solution has been to use specialized and...

Sharp photos in the dark and on the move thanks to new technologies

Capturing sharp pictures in the dark and with objects in motion has always been the biggest problem for smartphone users. However, Sony has developed solutions to enable successful photography even in such conditions. - A number of studies indicate that there are two areas that are usually...

More and more photographers are choosing mirrorless cameras

The digital camera market is changing rapidly. On the one hand, the sales of cameras are falling due to the growing popularity of smartphones, on the other hand, more expensive, more advanced equipment is gaining in popularity. The sales of system mirrorless cameras are also growing - a new...

Photo Exposition (EV), the basis of photography

There is no denying that when it comes to photography, "exposure" is definitely one of the most frequently used terms. However, it is also impossible to hide the fact that it is a term that is very often used for a certain sense and hardly anyone wonders what the term really means. And yet, if...

The most interesting accessories for macrophotography

Macrophotography is something you can do without buying special accessories. This is especially true when you take pictures with a smartphone or a compass. However, it is impossible to hide the fact that the best effect is achieved when you use such accessories. So what can you buy to develop...

The best lens for the beginner photographer

When we buy our first digital SLR camera, we usually choose the set of the camera itself and the lens included in the set. It's called this body + putty set. After such a purchase, we are very satisfied. We take a lot of pictures and enjoy the new equipment. But there comes a time when we...

Taking pictures - smartphone or tablet?

Many will consider it a real comedy, others will even consider it heresy, but yes, with a tablet you can take good quality pictures, often comparable to those taken with a mobile phone. Is that convenient? It's a purely individual matter. For many years now, smartphones have been perceived...

Regular photo archiving - a security issue

Each avid photographer takes many pictures that may be financially or purely sentimental. Whether photography is your hobby or you live from it, it is worth taking an interest in various ways of archiving photos and making backups. How do you do that? Why? Why bother creating photo archives...

How to take product photos that sell?

​ The advantage of stationary shops over the Internet is the possibility for the customer to touch the sold item and see it thoroughly from all sides. The task of product photography is to minimize this dominance. This also applies to catalogues, posters, leaflets and all other items where it...

We select the image

Paintings have been the most popular wall decorations for years. Nowadays, many different kinds of techniques are hidden under the concept of images. From classic painting to reproductions and metal posters. How to choose the right image? What should I look at? Picture to the living room...