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Chinotechs L.D. Meter: A Tiny Light Meter with Built-In Laser Rangefinder for Film Photography
A detailed review of the Chinotechs L.D. Meter, a compact metal device that pairs a laser rangefinder with a light meter for film photographers. Available in Pro (7°) and Lite (30°) versions (plus NYX), it meters ISO 3–8000, supports aperture or shutter priority, and offers single/continuous metering with a 0.1m–50m rangefinder; the reviewer praises build quality, battery life, and versatility, but notes a fiddly control scheme due to few buttons. It’s positioned as a rare all-in-one meter for landscape/panoramic work, with a few alternatives like Keks KM-Q, Voigtlander VC Speed Meter, and Sekonic Speedmaster; price ranges around $119–$179, and it's available on B&H/KEH.
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Pink Moon and Comets: April 2026 Turns Night Sky into a Photographer's Playground
April 2026 offers a dramatic night sky for astrophotographers: the Pink Moon rises with sunset near Spica, a chance for striking foreground shots; Comet MAPS (C/2026 A1) may appear in twilight low in the western sky around perihelion; mid-April (10–20) provides dark skies for galaxy imaging (Leo Triplet, M104, M101, M81, M82); crescent Moon–Mercury–Mars conjunctions around Apr 13–15, and Venus with a crescent Moon on Apr 18; the Lyrid meteor shower peaks Apr 21–22 under good skies (15–20 meteors/hr); southern hemisphere observers may see Eta Aquariids. Practical tips include using a 300–600mm lens for close Moon shots, 200–400mm for Moon-and-planet pairs, and wide 14–24mm glass for meteors, with ISO 800–1600 and 20–30 second exposures; plan with a moonrise calculator and scout an eastern horizon foreground for best results.
Satellites Flood the Night Sky: A Photographer’s Heartbreak and a Widening Light-Pollution Crisis
A 30‑minute composite by Alan Dyer shows satellite trails across the night sky, illustrating how the rapid growth of orbital satellites is increasing light pollution for astrophotography. A 2025 survey found 90% of astrophotographers affected; with Starlink's 10,000th satellite launched and estimates of tens of thousands more, experts warn the practice could degrade night-sky photography unless shooters time sessions to minimize satellite trails.
The woman who tamed lens flare: Katharine Blodgett and the birth of anti-reflective glass
On International Women’s Day Digital Camera World honors Katharine Burr Blodgett, a physicist who co‑invented Langmuir-Blodgett film and helped develop non-reflective glass—foundations for modern lens coatings that dramatically reduce glare and lens flare in cameras.
Three Easy Tricks to Give Your Phone Photos a Warm Vintage Film Feel
Three practical ways to make phone photos feel like analog film: (1) use a mist filter on a lens with a phone adapter to soften details and add highlight bloom; (2) shoot in RAW/ProRAW and slightly overexpose to preserve dynamic range and achieve a brighter, film-like look; (3) edit with apps like Snapseed, VSCO, or Lightroom, applying grain and dialing back overly sharp details, using built-in presets (e.g., Apple Photographic Styles, Samsung My Filter) or external presets to taste for a warm, vintage vibe.
OM System’s OM-3 Astro Brings Nebulas to Life with In-Camera Stacking
OM System unveils the OM-3 Astro, a nebula-focused variant of the OM-3 with an adjusted IR-cut filter that enables 100% transmission of Hα light for vivid nebulae, plus COLOR1/COLOR2 profiles tailored for astro and starry landscape work. It adds Starry Sky AF, Live Composite for in-camera light painting, Night Vision UI, and a 50MP in-camera High-Res composite created from 12 shots (usable on tripod/equatorial mounts). Two new body-mount filters—BMF-LPC01 light-pollution suppressor and BMF-SE01 soft filter—will work with OM-3 Astro and multiple OM bodies. Pricing is US $2,499.99 and CAD $2,999.99, with filters at US $339.99 and CAD $279.99, shipping in March (filters launching next month).
Nan Goldin's Ballad Reframed: A Raw Photo Chronicle of Love and Loss
Nan Goldin’s Ballad of Sexual Dependency, a seminal photobook spanning 1970s–80s Boston and New York circles, is being shown in full at London's Gagosian for the first UK presentation, underscoring its stark, candid portrayals of love, nightlife, vulnerability and the toll of AIDS on a tight-knit community, while reaffirming its lasting influence.
Chilled swims and sunlit lupins: readers’ photo showcase
Guardian’s Readers' Best Photographs gallery curates reader-submitted images from around the world, featuring wintry swims, sunsets, and vibrant lupins, and inviting more contributions.
Stunning Southern Sky Astrophotography Exhibition 2024 Unveiled
The Southern Sky astrophotography exhibition 2024 showcases stunning images of celestial phenomena, with Jarrod Koh winning the overall and wide-field categories for his mosaic of the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex. Other notable entries include auroras over Iceland's Skógafoss waterfall, the Andromeda Galaxy, and a solar prominence eruption. The exhibition highlights the beauty of galaxies, nebulae, and cosmic events captured by talented photographers.
Hilarious Animal Moments Shine in 2024 Comedy Wildlife Awards
The 2024 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards celebrated humorous wildlife photography, with Milko Marchetti's "Stuck squirrel" winning the overall prize. The contest received over 9,000 entries, showcasing the lighter side of nature. Marchetti's winning photo, taken in Italy, captures a squirrel in a seemingly awkward position, delighting audiences with its comedic timing. Other notable winners include a "dancing" mantis and an eagle shaking its feathers. Marchetti's prize includes a safari in Kenya's Masai Mara, promising more photographic adventures.
Catch a Glimpse of Comet A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Before It Disappears
A stunning photograph captured by Patrick Vallely showcases Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) setting behind Mount Rainier, taken from a roadside pullout in Mount Rainier National Park. The image, praised for its long exposure technique and vivid detail, highlights the comet's colorful tail against the mountain and horizon. This photo is part of The Seattle Times' Reader's Lens feature, inviting submissions from around the Northwest.