Vivo Y21T with Snapdragon 680, 50MP triple cameras leaks in new renders https://www.digit.in news@digit.in (Digit NewsDesk) Vivo Y21T is expected to launch in January and a new leak has revealed its key specifications along with giving us a brief look at the design of the phone. The Vivo Y21T is rumoured to be powered by the Snapdragon 680 chip along with features like a 50MP triple camera setup on the back and fast charging support. As per an exclusive report by Mysmartprice, the Vivo Y21 has a waterdrop notch and will be available in blue and white colours. The report also suggests that the Y21T will have a fingerprint reader on the side and reveals some renders showcasing the design of the phone. Vivo Y21T leaked specifications The Vivo Y21T is rumoured to feature a 6.58-inch Full HD+ display that supports a 90Hz refresh rate and has a waterdrop notch that houses an 8MP selfie camera. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chip that has an octa-core CPU and Adreno 610 GPU. This is paired with a 50MP main camera, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. The phone’s power button doubles up as a fingerprint reader and it will likely come equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging speed. Also Read: Vivo V23 Pro pricing and specs tipped ahead of India launch on January 5 https://ift.tt/3JHAaMv December 31, 2021 at 02:02PM

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OnePlus 10 Pro launch date revealed in leaked teaser video https://www.digit.in news@digit.in (Digit NewsDesk) OnePlus 10 Pro alongside the OnePlus 10 is confirmed to launch sometime in January. However, the exact launch date has been kept under wraps. This was until an official-looking teaser video leaked online giving up the alleged launch date of the OnePlus 10 series. The leaked video also gives us our closest look yet at the OnePlus 10 Pro and it's likely this is the final retail version that will debut first in China. The official-looking video was posted on Weibo and reveals that the OnePlus 10 series is launching on January 11 in China. The video showcases the OnePlus 10 Pro in its entirety and lines up with earlier leaked renders. On Twitter, popular tipster OnLeaks also corroborated the leak with an “update” to his older leak that revealed the design of the phone. F**K ME! Currently was updating my #OnePlus10Pro renders in order to depict the updated flash design I saw few hours ago through pre-production unit pictures I got... Anyway, here that updated render... #FutureSquad pic.twitter.com/WGy0ZgzLHS — Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) December 30, 2021 OnePlus 10 Pro will likely debut in China first and will launch globally only after a few months. Here’s everything we know about the OnePlus 10 Pro so far. OnePlus 10 Pro leaked specifications The OnePlus 10 Pro features a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED display that offers QHD+ (3216x1440 pixels) resolution and supports a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone has a thickness of 8.7mm as per a previous leak by OnLeaks, and the full dimensions are 163.2 mm x 73.6 mm x 8.7 mm, which is the same as the OnePlus 9 Pro. The OnePlus 10 Pro is said to feature three cameras on the back which consists of a 50MP main camera with OIS and laser autofocus, a 48MP ultra-wide camera and an 8MP ultra-wide camera with 3x optical zoom. On the front, there is a 32MP selfie camera. The OnePlus 10 Pro will come equipped with a 5,000mAh battery. https://ift.tt/3qAWZZd December 31, 2021 at 01:29PM

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HDMI 21a standard to launch at CES 2022, what you need to know about the new HDMI standard https://www.digit.in sameer.mitha@digit.in (Sameer Mitha) The HDMI Forum, in charge of standardising HDMI standards, will show off HDMI 2.1a at CES 2022. The new standard brings Source-Based Tone Mapping (SBTM). According to The Verge, “SBTM is a new HDR feature that offloads some of the HDR tone mapping to the content source (like your computer or set-top box) alongside the tone mapping that your TV or monitor is doing.” What is HDMI 2.1a and Source-Based Tone Mapping (SBTM) HDMI 2.1a is the new standard announced by the HDMI Forum. The unique thing about this new HDMI standard is the Source-based Tone Mapping. Source-Based Tone Mapping or SBTM, in short, offloads the HDR tone mapping from the TV to the player or rather the source of the HDR content. For example, if you have a Blu-ray player or a laptop connected to the TV, and you are consuming HDR content, the tone mapping can be handled by the player instead of the TV. This ability of the player to handle the tone mapping in place of the TV isn't something new and we have seen it in action with Dolby Vision content. You can check out the video below to get an understanding of the difference between TV led Dolby Vision and the player-led (or rather source-based) Dolby Vision. From the video above it is clear that the TV led Dolby Vision had a more accurate output when it comes to colours, brightness and overall punchiness of the colours for the content being consumed. The same is the case for Dolby Vision IQ content. As per the video, the light sensor is on the TV to determine the amount of ambient light in the room, which is what Dolby Vision IQ relies on. Hence, Dolby Vision IQ content will appear inaccurate with the player-led Dolby Vision implementation as there is no way for the TV to tell the player the data is gathering via the light sensor to map the colours and brightness. What remains to be seen is if these issues are addressed in some way with the HDMI 2.1a standard. According to the Verge, SBTM is “intended to help existing HDR setups work better by letting the content source better optimize the content it passes to the display or by removing the need to have the user manually calibrate their screens for HDR by having the source device configure content for the specific display. Other use cases could be for when there’s a mix of content types, like for streamers (who could have an HDR game playing alongside a window of black and white text), displaying each area of content.” This will be interesting to see as calibrating a TV for HDR does involve tinkering with the backlighting, contrast, sharpness, tone mapping, colour temperature, etc. to get the best output. Some TVs like the Sony A80J (review) and even the LG G1 (review)/ C1 (review) offer some fantastic out of the box picture presets to get the best HDR experience. Speaking of auto-calibration, Sony has issued an update that automatically calibrates the brightness setting of the PS5 (review) eliminating the need for the user to manually calibrate the peak brightness and black level when the console is connected to the TV for the first time. You can check out this setting in action in our video review of the Sony A80J below. As for HDMI 2.1a, it is yet another addition to the confusion the HDMI Forum is making to the HDMI Standard. Going forward, a TV can call itself HDMI 2.1 enabled without offering features like 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM and more. This is because HDMI 2.0 and 1.4 are now a subset of the HDMI 2.1 standard. You can understand more about the current state of HDMI 2.1 here. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J December 31, 2021 at 12:11PM

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Vivo V23 Pro pricing and specs tipped ahead of India launch on January 5 https://www.digit.in news@digit.in (Digit NewsDesk) Vivo V23 and Vivo V23 Pro are slated to launch on January 5 in India. Ahead of its launch, the pricing and specifications of the V23 Pro have been leaked online. Vivo has been teasing some key features of its upcoming V23 series on social media handles and the official website. So we have an idea of what to expect from the V23 lineup. According to a tweet by popular tipster Yogesh Brar, Vivo could price the V23 Pro between Rs 37,000-Rs 40,000. The Vivo V21 currently retails starting at Rs 29,999 and the standard V23 is likely to replace the V21 when it launches on January 5 in India. The tipster also revealed some key specifications of the phone, some of which is corroborated by the official Vivo India website. Here’s everything you need to know about the Vivo V23 Pro. Vivo V23 Pro expected specifications The Vivo V23 Pro is expected to arrive in two colours: Sunshine Gold and Stardust Black. The Sunshine Gold finish has a layer of AG glass that changes colour when light falls at different angles on the back. The V23 Pro is expected to feature a 6.56-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display that supports a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+. It has a wide notch cutout that houses two selfie cameras. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chip as revealed on Vivo’s website. This will likely be paired with 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 12GB+256GB storage options to choose from. It runs on FunTouch OS based on Android 12. The V23 Pro has triple cameras on the back headlined by a 108MP camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera with 120-degree FOV and a 2MP macro camera. On the front, we get a 50MP selfie camera along with an 8MP ultra-wide camera with 105-degree FOV. Vivo has equipped the V23 Pro with a 4,300mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging out-of-the-box. Also Read: Digit Zero1 Awards 2021: Best Flagship Smartphone https://ift.tt/3FRVJY0 December 30, 2021 at 01:29PM

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Xiaomi 12 series with Snapdragon 8 Gen1 and MIUI 13 launched in China https://www.digit.in news@digit.in (Digit NewsDesk) Xiaomi 12 series has officially launched in China as the latest flagship phones powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipset. The Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X and Xiaomi 12 Pro have made their debut in China, bringing a slew of new features and upgrades over the previous generation. The Xiaomi 12 series supports upto 120Hz refresh rate display along with fast charging support of upto 120W. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest Xiaomi 12 series phones. Xiaomi 12 specifications and price The Xiaomi 12 features a 6.28-inch Full HD+ OLED display that supports upto a 120Hz refresh rate with Dolby Vision and HDR10+ certification. The screen is also protected by Gorilla Glass Victus and has a punch-hole notch cutout in the centre for the 32MP selfie camera. The Xiaomi 12 measures 8.2mm in thickness and weighs around 180 grams. Xiaomi 12 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 SoC with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 730 GPU. This is paired with upto 12GB RAM and upto 256GB storage options to choose from. It runs on the latest MIUI 13 which is based on Android 12 out-of-the-box. There is a 50MP primary camera with an f/1.9 aperture, a 13MP ultra-wide camera with 123-degree FOV and a 5MP macro camera. The rear cameras can record in 4K UHD at upto 30FPS with HDR10+ and are backed by OIS and EIS stabilization systems. The Xiaomi 12 has stereo speakers tuned by Harman Kardon with support for Hi-Fi audio playback. There’s an in-screen fingerprint reader and the phone comes equipped with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 67W fast wired charging and 50W fast wireless charging. The Xiaomi 12 is priced starting at RMB 3699 (~Rs 43,000) for the base variant with 8GB+128GB, RMB 3999 (~Rs 46,900) for 256GB version and RMB 4399 (~Rs 51,600) for the 12GB+256GB variant. Xiaomi 12 Pro specifications and price The Xiaomi 12 Pro features a 10-bit 6.73-inch QHD+ (3200x1080 pixels) resolution AMOLED display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate with Dolby Vision and HDR10+. The screen is topped with a layer of Gorilla Glass Victus and has a centre punch-hole notch cutout. The Xiaomi 12 Pro measures 8.2mm in thickness and weighs around 205 grams. Like the Xiaomi 12, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is also powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chip and is paired with upto 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, running on MIUI 13. There is a triple camera array on the back headlined by a 50MP camera with an f/1.9 aperture and OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide camera and a 50MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom. On the front, there is a 32MP selfie camera. The Xiaomi 12 Pro also has stereo speakers and comes equipped with a 4,600mAh battery that supports 120W fast wired charging and 50W fast wireless charging. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is being offered in three variants- 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB and 12GB+256GB priced starting at RMB 4699 (~Rs 55,000), RMB 4999 (~Rs 58,600) and RMB 5399 (~Rs 63,000) respectively. Xiaomi 12X specifications and price The Xiaomi 12X shares some of its features with the Xiaomi 12. It measures 8.2mm in thickness and weighs 176 grams. The Xiaomi 12X features a 6.28-inch Full HD+ display that supports upto 120Hz refresh rate with Dolby Vision and HDR10+. The screen is topped with Gorilla Glass Victus. Xiaomi 12X is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 650 GPU which is paired with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It runs on MIUI 13 which is based on Android 12. There is a 50MP primary camera with an f/1.9 aperture and OIS, a 13MP ultra-wide camera with 123-degree FOV and a 5MP macro camera. The rear camera is capable of recording in 8K at 24FPS and 4K UHD at upto 60FPS. On the front, there is a 32MP selfie camera. The phone has stereo speakers tuned by Harman Kardon and has an in-screen fingerprint reader. The Xiaomi 12X is equipped with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging. The Xiaomi 12X is priced starting at RMB 3199 (~Rs 37,500). Also Read: Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge will bring 120W fast-charging to India on January 6 https://ift.tt/3mBIH9C December 29, 2021 at 12:36PM

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Heres how NASA will let you know if aliens exist https://www.digit.in andrew.lu@9dot9.in (Andrew Lu) Humanity, as we know it, has always existed in a cosmic vacuum. The cold darkness of space has always been a mystery. We’ve had our hypotheses and conspiracies but for the most part, we’re still wondering, is anyone out there? The existential threat of universal loneliness looms large over the collective psyche of mankind. We’ve even managed to set foot on the Moon but as far as space travel is concerned, that is as far as we’ve gotten. This is why the launch of the James Webb telescope could be a boon for astrophysics and humanity, in general. Scientists hope that the telescope will give them a bit more insight into the mysteries of the known universe. Another side-effect of these deep space studies is that we could potentially discover actual alien life! NASA has outlined a plan to reveal information of alien life That is a very real possibility. If you do believe that extraterrestrial life exists, the James Webb telescope could be our best bet of finding it. To this end, NASA has outlined a plan on how it plans to break the news to the public regarding the discovery of alien life. In the document, NASA states, “Our generation could realistically be the one to discover evidence of life beyond Earth. With this privileged potential comes responsibility. The magnitude of the question of whether we are alone in the Universe, and the public interest therein, opens the possibility that results may be taken to imply more than the observations support, or than the observers intend. The researchers propose a progressive system where evidence would be presented on a scale of one through seven, starting with the detection of a biological signal and ending with definitive confirmation of the presence of alien biology.” You can check out the image below of how NASA plans to go about it. NASA is right, our generation could be the first to find life outside our planet and what we do with that information is critical. Going even further, what would we do if we came in contact with a sentient, intelligent alien lifeform? Does NASA also have protocols for a situation that could potentially change the world? These are fascinating questions that do not have any answers, as of now. But as FBI agent Fox Mulder’s poster states “I Want to Believe”. Also Read: A huge asteroid is moving toward Earth's orbital path https://ift.tt/3FJAIiw December 29, 2021 at 12:14PM

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10 Best Cameras for Food Photography (in 2022)

The post 10 Best Cameras for Food Photography (in 2022) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles.

Are you looking for the best camera for food photography, but you’re not sure where to turn? You’ve come to the right place.

You see, while you can use almost any camera to photograph food, if you’d like to get serious about your food photos, certain cameras will work better than others. For instance, if you’re after top-notch image quality, you’ll need to consider sensor size and resolution. You’ll also need excellent low-light shooting capabilities, because you might find yourself photographing in dimly lit kitchens for one photoshoot, then in the studio or outdoors for your next project. Ergonomics, image stability, and lens availability are other factors that’ll give you additional flexibility.

Below, I’ve included food photography cameras for photographers of all stripes, from beginners to professionals. And I’ve picked a range of options, covering all major brands and price points.

Let’s get started.

1. Nikon Z7 II

The Nikon Z7 II is a full-frame mirrorless camera featuring an outstanding 45 MP sensor – which makes it perfect for images that require a high level of detail, such as food still lifes. The high-ISO performance is good, too, especially for such a high-resolution camera, so you can capture beautiful shots even in low light.

The Z mount offers 18 top-notch lenses and teleconverters, plus you can always purchase the FTZ adapter to work with Nikon’s excellent range of F-Mount lenses. That way, you’ll have creative flexibility while maintaining the best optical performance.

If you like to capture food preparations or do splash photography, you’ll appreciate the class-leading autofocus capabilities as well as the 10 frames-per-second continuous shooting speed. And the body is dust and drip resistant, so you don’t have to worry about it getting damaged when carrying it in a bag or when photographing action. There’s also a battery grip available for when you face long days of shooting.

2. Nikon D850

If you prefer a DSLR over a mirrorless camera, check out the Nikon D850. It offers a powerful 45 MP full-frame sensor, one that’s capable of outstanding dynamic range and high-quality images even in low light.

The ISO sensitivity goes from 64 to 25600, and if you hope to capture action in your food shots, you’ll appreciate the 7 frames-per-second continuous shooting speeds (9 fps when bolstered by the battery grip).

The 153 autofocus points ensure sharp images even with moving subjects (e.g., when photographing a chef at work), and the power-saving design allows for a longer battery life than its competitors.

And the Nikon D850 provides access to an astonishing array of F-Mount lenses, many of which are inexpensive and jaw-droppingly good.

3. Nikon D3400

The Nikon Z7 II and Nikon D850 are great – but what if you’re looking to enter the world of food photography? What’s a good entry-level camera for a budding food snapper? Here, I’d highly recommend you check out the Nikon D3400, which features a 24.2 MP APS-C sensor and plenty of useful features.

No, it’s not quite as powerful as a full-frame camera, but the price is much easier to handle, and it’s a good way to get your feet wet. The D3400 is designed for creators used to working with their smartphones, so you should have no problem operating the camera, even with no prior DSLR experience.

Thanks to the Nikon SnapBridge app, you can transfer D3400 photos directly to your smartphone so you can quickly upload your latest creations to social media. And the integrated Guide Mode makes this the perfect camera for beginners; simply follow the step-by-step instructions to capture a wide variety of subjects and situations.

4. Canon EOS 5DS

If you’re looking for astonishingly high resolutions for your food photos, then check out the Canon EOS 5DS, a full-frame professional DSLR packing a 50.6 MP sensor.

Thanks to the high-resolution sensor, you can render food down to the smallest detail, and while the low-light performance isn’t outstanding, you can still get away with a low-light shot or two (especially if you bring a tripod!). It doesn’t matter whether you’re shooting for a fine-print cookbook or a billboard ad; the 5DS won’t let you down.

In fact, even with the staggering amount of megapixels, the 5DS can process 5 RAW images per second, which should give you enough speed to shoot movement or even food splash photos.

If you want to know more about the 5DS’s in-the-field performance, I’d recommend looking up food photographer Skyler Burt. Not only does he make most of his work with this camera, but he has also published many videos explaining why he uses it, showing photoshoot behind the scenes, and more.

5. Canon EOS Rebel T6i

The Canon EOS Rebel T6i is an APS-C DSLR featuring 24.2 MP of resolution. While it doesn’t have as many advanced features as other cameras on this list, the value for your money is outstanding – and you’ll be able to use Canon’s impressive array of EF lenses (always a bonus!).

The ISO sensitivity ranges from 100 to 12800, so you can shoot a BBQ on a sunny day or a dinner in a dimly lit dining room. And if you want to capture food preparation, you’ll appreciate the 5 fps continuous shooting speed and the decent AF system, featuring 19 cross-type points for fast, accurate focusing.

There are many filters and presets that you can preview when shooting in Live View mode – and thanks to the T6i’s built-in WiFi, you can easily transfer your photos to your phone or tablet for easy sharing on social media.

6. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

The Canon 5D Mark IV is the camera that Canon Ambassador Yasmin Albatoul uses – in fact, it’s what she used for her winning entry to Foodelia’s 2020 International Food Photography Awards. And it is a photography powerhouse, thanks to its 30 MP full-frame sensor, outstanding high-ISO performance, and excellent ergonomics.

The 5D Mark IV also features 61 AF points with 41 cross-type sensors for crisp and sharp images even when shooting action. Note that, in continuous shooting mode, you can capture up to 7 frames per second – perfect for capturing food preparation or action food photos like splash photography.

And the 5D Mark IV packs Dual Pixel RAW technology, so you can fine tune the point of sharpness and shift the bokeh in post production. It also offers built-in WiFi and GPS for easy sharing and geotagging.

7. Sony a7 IV

The Sony a7 IV brings together the best of Sony’s developments for photography and video, so if you’re looking to capture food stills and video, this is the camera for you; in fact, the a7 IV is referred to as a hybrid camera because it allows creators to easily switch from photo to video and back while maintaining the highest quality.

The a7 IV is built around a full-frame, back-illuminated 33 MP sensor, which features a 15-stop dynamic range so you can capture perfect detail even in extreme lighting conditions. High-ISO performance is outstanding, and you get an ISO range that extends from 50 to a whopping 204800.

Then there’s the a7 IV’s autofocus capabilities, which are top of the line, and if you’re a content creator, you’ll love the live streaming and high-quality sharing for remote communication in real time.

It’s also worth mentioning that the Sony a7 IV and its packaging are part of the Road to Zero environmental plan, which is Sony’s commitment to diminish their environmental footprint throughout the product’s life cycle.

8. Fujifilm X100V

If you’re looking for an ultra-compact, lightweight camera that you can take with you everywhere, then you’ll love the Fujifilm X100V, a premium compact model that’s easy to use but delivers advanced image quality.

The X100V features a 26.1 MP APS-C sensor and an excellent lens (newly developed for this camera!). The focal length is 23mm (equivalent to 35mm, thanks to the APS-C crop factor), and the f/2 maximum aperture is perfect for shooting in tough light.

As you might expect from a Fujifilm camera, colors are amazing. And one of the nicest features is the hybrid viewfinder, which allows you to switch from optical to electronic technology when out in the field; that way, you can see the subject as it is (OVF) before checking the exposure conditions (EVF).

The screen offers two-way tilting, a first for the X100 Series. This will give you more flexibility of movement when shooting from creative angles. And beginners will love the presets and shooting modes, which let you preview your photos with dozens of beautiful effects.

9. Panasonic Lumix S1

Not a Canon, Nikon, or Sony fan? Then check out the Lumix S1, a 24.2 MP full-frame mirrorless camera that offers high-quality color reproduction and all-around beautiful image quality. The S1 uses L-Mount lenses, so you have a wide variety of glass to choose from, and the sensor features an AR coating to minimize ghosting and flare.

The Lumix S1 guarantees outstanding low-light performance, and you can expect minimal noise, even at higher ISOs. The image stabilizer will help you capture sharp images even when shooting handheld at slow shutter speeds. And thanks to the advanced AF system, you get fast and accurate focus, even when photographing moving subjects in low-light conditions.

If you like the sound of the S1 but you’d prefer a higher-resolution camera, then consider the Lumix S1R, which offers a 47.3 MP sensor and features a high-resolution mode that reaches a whopping 187 MP.

10. Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III

The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III is a Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera featuring a 16 MP sensor; it’s compact and lightweight, perfect for taking on a street food journey, working in a small kitchen, or photographing in the studio.

Thanks to the in-body 5-axis image stabilization system, you can avoid blurry images even in low light without the use of a tripod, and the tiltable touchscreen makes the camera very intuitive for former smartphone photographers.

The E-M10 Mark III also has multiple automatic modes and functions for beginner photographers, plus you get 121 AF points for tack-sharp images using Live View or the viewfinder.

To see how this camera performs, check out the work of food photographer Sarah Crawford (@bromabakery) on Instagram, who was chosen by Olympus for its Collaborator Spotlight.

Bonus: Best camera for food photography on a smartphone

These days, many food photographers and bloggers prefer to shoot with smartphones – so as a bonus, I’ve included the two best smartphone cameras for food photography.

Of course, even the best smartphones are less flexible than DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, but they’re more than enough for many shooting scenarios!

1. iPhone 12 Pro Max

The iPhone 12 Pro Max has three cameras, each 12 MP; the ultra-wide-angle camera shoots at 13mm, the wide camera at 26mm, and the telephoto camera at 52mm, so you’ll have a good set of focal lengths that can handle most situations. And the 12 Pro Max supports Apple ProRAW, so you can edit your photos without losing quality.

You can use Portrait mode to create a beautiful bokeh effect, which is very handy when photographing food. The smartphone is also water resistant up to 6 meters for as long as 30 minutes, so you can do interesting shots that combine food and water (plus, the phone will be protected if you accidentally drop it in the sink!).

If you’re looking for a more affordable option, you can try the iPhone 12, though it does use a smaller sensor.

2. Oppo Find X3 Pro

The Oppo Find X3 Pro packs large sensors that allow for nice details and rich colors even in low light. It features two wide-angle 50 MP cameras, as well as a 13 MP telephoto camera.

This impressive lens array also includes a microlens with 60x magnification, which is ideal for macro food shots. And the 6.7-inch display covers the full color gamut and features 10-bit color depth.

Using AI Palettes, you can scan any photo saved in your gallery and use its color as a custom filter for other images, while the AI Scene Enhancement function matches the tones and mood of the original scene. That way, you can create the perfect atmosphere for your food photography!

Best cameras for food photography: final words

I hope this roundup helped you choose the perfect camera for food photography. As you now know, there are plenty of great options – the key is to recognize what you want to shoot and which specific features you need!

Now over to you:

Which food photography camera do you plan to buy? Which is your favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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5G will finally be rolled out in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Gurugram and other Indian cities in 2022 https://www.digit.in news@digit.in (Digit NewsDesk) It looks like India will finally receive 5G services in the country. After a long wait, 5G networks are set to hit cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Gurugram, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Jamnagar, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Pune, and Gandhinagar. In fact, we’ve earlier reported that Airtel had started 5G trials in Gurgaon, back in June of this year. So, it looks like 5G will be rolling out in full force across major cities in the country. Airtel has earlier demonstrated a 5G network in Hyderabad back in January, so this launch does line up with various trials that telecom companies have taken part in. 5G services will finally hit cities like Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi and more For the uninitiated, 5G, the 5th Generation of Wireless Technology, is the next big thing in mobile technology. Just like its predecessors, 5G promises faster data speeds, lower latency, and higher bandwidth, which will make your current mobile networks feel sluggish and outdated. Theoretically, 5G can offer speeds up to 20 Gbps but in the commercial world, 5G carriers are expected to support speeds up to 1Gbps which is 10x the speeds offered by the current 4G LTE networks. The faster data transmission is also accompanied by lower latency. Compared to 4G, which was limited to a ping of 50ms, 5G can theoretically go as low as 1ms! Commercially, one can expect a latency of around 10ms from the 5G carriers. The Indian government has also launched the ‘Indigenous 5G Test Best project’ which will see agencies such as IIT Bombay, Delhi collaborating on testing and development of 5G services in the country. In a statement, the Department of Telecom said, “ costing Rs 224 crore, the project is likely to be completed by December 31, 2021, paving the way for end-to-end testing of 5G User Equipment (UEs) and network equipment by 5G stakeholders developing 5G products/services/use cases, including indigenous start-ups, SMEs, Academia and Industry in the country.” The Department of Telecom has also allocated the 5G spectrum to telecom giants Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea, and MTNL for 5G trials. Also Read: Everything you need to know about 5G in India https://ift.tt/3FAyh1y December 28, 2021 at 11:29AM

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The dPS Top Photography Tips of 2021

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This year, we’ve published hundreds of photography tutorials; below, we feature the most popular, covering composition, lighting, camera settings, post-processing, and more.

So if you want to enhance your photos, you’ve come to the right place.

Take a look!

1. Rule of Thirds in Photography: The Essential Guide

Rule of Thirds in Photography: The Essential Guide

2. Glamour Posing Guide: 21 Sample Poses to Get You Started

Glamour Posing Guide: 21 Sample Poses to Get You Started

3. Female Poses: 21 Posing Ideas to Get You Started Photographing Women

Female Poses: 21 Posing Ideas to Get You Started Photographing Women

4. How to Shoot in Manual Mode (+ Cheat Sheets for Beginners)

How to Shoot in Manual Mode (+ Cheat Sheets for Beginners)

5. Depth of Field for Beginners: The Essential Guide

Depth of Field for Beginners: The Essential Guide

6. Male Poses: 21 Sample Poses to Get You Started Photographing Men

Male Poses: 21 Sample Poses to Get You Started Photographing Men

7. 10 Tips for Stunning Headshot Photography (in 2021)

10 Tips for Stunning Headshot Photography (in 2021)

8. Sunset Predictor: How to Predict Dramatic Sunsets Like a Pro

Sunset Predictor: How to Predict Dramatic Sunsets Like a Pro

9. 8 Tips for Stunning Car Photography

8 Tips for Stunning Car Photography

10. Outdoor Portrait Photography: 12 Tips for Beautiful Results

Outdoor Portrait Photography: 12 Tips for Beautiful Results

11. How to Make a Photoshop Collage (in 9 Simple Steps)

How to Make a Photoshop Collage (in 9 Simple Steps)

12. 12 Snow Photography Tips (How to Capture Magical Snow Shots)

12 Snow Photography Tips (How to Capture Magical Snow Shots)

13. The Best Camera Settings for Portrait Photography, Explained

The Best Camera Settings for Portrait Photography, Explained

14. What Is ISO? A Simple Guide to ISO in Photography

What Is ISO? A Simple Guide to ISO in Photography

15. How to Read (and Use) Histograms for Beautiful Exposures

How to Read (and Use) Histograms for Beautiful Exposures

dPS top photography tips: final words

Well, there you have it:

Our absolute best photography articles from 2021. Which is your favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

(And check back for plenty more photography tips in 2022!)

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OnePlus 10 Pro launch date to be revealed on January 4, pre-orders go live in China https://www.digit.in news@digit.in (Digit NewsDesk) OnePlus 10 Pro launch date will be revealed on January 4, the company has confirmed. OnePlus has also started accepting pre-orders for the OnePlus 10 Pro in China. The OnePlus 10 and OnePlus 10 Pro flagship phones are expected to launch in China in January followed by a global launch in March/April. Last week, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirmed that the OnePlus 10 Pro was indeed launching in January. The phone has leaked previously giving us a brief look at the specs and early renders. OnePlus took to Weibo to announce that it has started accepting pre-orders for the OnePlus 10 Pro via JD.com. Furthermore, the timeline on the official website suggests that the OnePlus 10 Pro launch date will be revealed on January 4. The OnePlus 10 Pro is likely powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipset and will be amongst the first few phones to launch with the said SoC. OnePlus 10 Pro leaked specifications The OnePlus 10 Pro features a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED display that offers QHD+ (3216x1440 pixels) resolution and supports a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone has a thickness of 8.7mm as per a previous leak by OnLeaks, and the full dimensions are 163.2 mm x 73.6 mm x 8.7 mm, which are the same as the OnePlus 9 Pro. The OnePlus 10 Pro is said to feature three cameras on the back which consists of a 50MP main camera with OIS and laser autofocus, a 48MP ultra-wide camera and an 8MP ultra-wide camera with 3x optical zoom. On the front, there is a 32MP selfie camera. The OnePlus 10 Pro will come equipped with a 5,000mAh battery. https://ift.tt/3s9cCJZ December 27, 2021 at 02:52PM

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The dPS Top Landscape Photography Tips of 2021

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Looking to enhance your landscape photos in the new year?

Today, we’re sharing our top landscape tips published in 2021. Check out these amazing articles, covering gear, settings, composition, and more!

1. Sunset Predictor: How to Predict Dramatic Sunsets Like a Pro

Sunset Predictor: How to Predict Dramatic Sunsets Like a Pro

2. 12 Snow Photography Tips (How to Capture Magical Snow Shots)

12 Snow Photography Tips (How to Capture Magical Snow Shots)

3. Long Exposure Photography: A Step-by-Step Guide

Long Exposure Photography: A Step-by-Step Guide

4. 11 Sunset Photography Tips for Beautiful Results

11 Sunset Photography Tips for Beautiful Results

5. 11 Surefire Landscape Photography Tips (+ Stunning Examples)

11 Surefire Landscape Photography Tips (+ Stunning Examples)

6. 5 Reasons to Use a 50mm Lens for Landscape Photography

5 Reasons to Use a 50mm Lens for Landscape Photography

7. 10 Best Lenses for Landscape Photography (in 2021)

10 Best Lenses for Landscape Photography (in 2021)

8. 10 Best Cameras for Landscape Photography (in 2021)

10 Best Cameras for Landscape Photography (in 2021)

9. How to Take Creative Landscape Shots Using Intentional Camera Movement

How to Take Creative Landscape Shots Using Intentional Camera Movement

10. Getting Landscapes Sharp: Hyperfocal Distances and Aperture Selection

Getting Landscapes Sharp: Hyperfocal Distances and Aperture Selection

11. The Best Landscape Photography Settings: A Guide

The Best Landscape Photography Settings: A Guide

12. Fine Art Landscape Photography: The Complete Guide

Fine Art Landscape Photography: The Complete Guide

13. 6 Tips for Setting the Focus in Your Landscape Photography

6 Tips for Setting the Focus in Your Landscape Photography

14. Neutral Density Filters: Everything You Need to Know

Neutral Density Filters: Everything You Need to Know

15. 5 Tips for Jaw-Dropping Winter Landscape Photography

5 Tips for Jaw-Dropping Winter Landscape Photography

The top landscape tips of 2021: final words

Well, there you have it:

Our best 15 landscape photography articles from 2021. Give them a read! Then drop a comment below, sharing your favorite.

And be sure to come back tomorrow; we’ll be sharing our top overall photography tips of 2021!

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Happy Holidays 2021 From the dPS Team

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Well, it’s Christmas, folks! Here at dPS, we’d like to wish you the most joyous of holidays and an amazing end to the year.

We also want to express our gratitude – for being such a vital part of dPS, for supporting us through these difficult times, and for joining us in the most exciting of adventures: photography!

We’re certainly thrilled to keep offering photography instruction in 2022, and you can look forward to some great content. So here’s to a holiday season and a new year filled with gorgeous photos, beautiful light, and photographic fun, as well as health and happiness!

Have a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year!

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Samsung announces first PCIe 50 SSDs with up to 13GBps read speeds https://www.digit.in deepak.singh@9dot9.in (Deepak Singh) Samsung has announced its next-generation PCIe 5.0 Nvme enterprise SSDs (PM1743) that almost double the performance compared to PCIe 4.0 drives while improving power efficiency by 30 per cent. To keep with the additional PCIe 5.0 bandwidth, these drives come with a new controller and the latest sixth-generation 128-layers V-Nand. Samsung confirms that it has been working with Intel to test these next-gen SSDs, presumably with 12th gen Alder Lake CPUs which are also the first mass-market products to support 16 lane PCI 5.0. “For over a decade, Samsung has been delivering SATA, SAS and PCIe-based SSDs that have been recognized for outstanding performance and reliability by leading enterprise server customers including corporations, governments and financial institutions,” said Yong Ho Song, Executive Vice President and Head of the Memory Controller Development Team at Samsung Electronics. “The introduction of our PCIe 5.0 SSD, along with PCIe 6.0-based product developments that are underway, will further solidify our technological leadership in the enterprise server market.” Also read: Intel Core I9-12900K Desktop Processor Review - Hybrid architecture works wonders PCIe 5.0 SSD performance PCIe 5.0 drives will be twice as fast as the fastest PCIe 4.0 drives. Samsung claims a peak sequential read speed of 13GBps and a peak sequential write speed of 6.6GBps. Here are the performance figures Samsung claims: Sequential Read Speed: 13 GB/ seconds Sequential Write Speed: 6.6 GB/ seconds Random Read speed: 2.5M IOPS Random Write speed: 250K IOPS Power Efficiency: 608 MB/s per watt (30 per cent boost over PCI 4.0 based Samsung 1733 drives) Samsung also aads a separate security processor and root of trust to the drive controller to enhance security. Apart from Samsung, Adata will also be presenting PCI 5.0 based SSD drives at CES and claims 14GBps sequential read speeds and 12GBps sequential write speed for its Project Nighthawk SSDs. Samsung PCIe 5.0 SSD availability Samsung’s PM1743 will be offered in 1.92TB to 15.36TB capacity and will hit mass production in the first quarter of 2022. Samsung will offer the drives in two form factors - conventional 2.5-inch U.2 form factor, as well as in 3-inch EDSFF (E3.S), a new enterprise and data centre form factor. Samsung says that customers deploying 7.5 mm E3.s drives will be able to double the capacity for the same servers as compared to those using 15mm 2.5-inch form factor. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J December 24, 2021 at 12:37PM

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Samsung is bringing HDR 10+ gaming to its 2022 TVs and gaming monitors, heres what you can look forward to https://www.digit.in sameer.mitha@digit.in (Sameer Mitha) Samsung has announced that its 2022 gaming monitors and TVs (Q70 and higher variants of 2022) will support HDR 10+ gaming. Currently, we have Samsung TVs that support gaming in HDR 10. HDR 10+ gaming will introduce a host of features that will enhance the gaming experience. “We are extremely proud to announce that the new HDR10+ GAMING standard will be adopted by Samsung’s 2022 Neo QLED line up with the Q70 TV series and above and gaming monitors, allowing users to enjoy a game-changing experience through cutting-edge visuals and richer, life-like images,” said Seokwoo Yong, Executive Vice President and Head of R&D Team, Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “Samsung will continue to invest in users’ viewing experiences as technology continues to advance and provide enhanced new features and capabilities.” What to expect with HDR 10+ gaming on Samsung TVs and monitors As mentioned above, Samsung has confirmed that its Q70 TV and higher models will support HDR 10+ gaming. Samsung hasn’t revealed the gaming monitors models that will support HDR 10+ gaming and we can expect the announcement to come in January 2022 when CES Kicks off. Speaking of some of the features of HDR 10+ gaming, Samsung says that its 2022 TV and gaming monitor lineup will “support the HDR10+ GAMING standard by allowing automated HDR calibration that provides stunning picture quality to meet game developers’ demand”. We are interested to see how this automatic calibration works as it will eliminate the need for manual HDR calibration removing the problem of human error. To date, we have experienced automatic HDR calibration for the PS5 (review) on the Sony A80J TV (review) and you can check it out here. HDR 10+ in gaming is expected to offer optimized “brightness and contrast scene-by-scene or frame-by-frame, with more accurate colour expression”. Gamers can expect features like Low-latency, VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) and over 120Hz. The over 120Hz is interesting as it means PC gamers with capable hardware will be able to game in frame rates higher than 120Hz in HDR 10+ with supported hardware. “NVIDIA GeForce gamers can enjoy a brighter, more vivid and consistent HDR gaming experience on their monitors or TVs from the support of the new HDR10+ GAMING standard,” said Vijay Sharma, Director of Product Management at NVIDIA. It will be interesting to see how HDR 10+ translates to the consoles. As of writing this story, the PS5 supports gaming in HDR 10 only while the Xbox Series X (review) supports Dolby Vision gaming on popular titles like Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5 (review), Gears 5 (review) and more. Dolby Vision gaming supports all the features touted by HDR 10+ gaming with the only catch being Dolby Vision gaming is limited to 120Hz on the LG C1 (review) and G1 (review) when connected to an Xbox Series X. It will be interesting to see how HDR 10+ gaming and Dolby Vision Gaming compare and what advantages HDR 10+ gaming brings by surpassing the 120Hz mark. Source https://ift.tt/3qq2fyM December 24, 2021 at 12:34PM

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12 Snow Photography Tips (How to Capture Magical Snow Shots)

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If you want to capture stunning snow photography, then you’ve come to the right place.

I love snow photoshoots, and I’ve been photographing snow for years. In this article, I share my absolute best tips for snow shots, including:

• The best snow photography settings
• The best time to head out for pictures in the snow
• How to keep your camera gear safe in the cold
• How to photograph falling snow for a beautiful, ethereal effect
• Magical snow picture ideas
• Much more!

So if you’re ready to learn how to take gorgeous photos in the snow, then let’s dive right in, starting with tip number one:

1. Focus on contrast

Camera autofocus works by identifying contrast…

…so when everything is white, your autofocus will have a hard time acquiring focus, which can lead to a lot of frustration and even missed opportunities (imagine waiting while your lens hunts back and forth, back and forth).

Fortunately, there’s a simple way around this:

Switch your camera to its single-point AF mode. Then position your main focus point over a contrast-heavy area of your snow scene. For instance, you might focus on the bark of a tree, some vegetation poking through the snow, the roof of a house – anything that pops against the white.

Next, press your shutter button halfway. If you’ve found a sufficiently contrasty part of the scene, the focus should lock – but if it still won’t work, you’ll need to identify an even more contrast-heavy subject.

Finally, hold down your shutter button as you recompose the shot. And once you’ve created the perfect composition, press the button the rest of the way to take your perfect photo of snow!

Note that if you’re trying to photograph a low-contrast scene, such as a white house against a snowy backdrop, you may want to give up on autofocus entirely. Switch your lens over to manual focus, then carefully turn your lens’s focus ring until you’ve achieved perfect sharpness. (For even better results, use your camera’s Live View mode to preview the image on the rear LCD and zoom in to check the focus at a high magnification.)

2. Choose the right camera settings for snow photography

While specific snow photoshoot settings will vary depending on the light, the situation, and your artistic intentions, I do have a few simple recommendations.

First, set your camera to shoot in RAW; when you use the RAW file format, you’ll have far more information to work with when editing. That way, you can recover clipped shadows and highlights (the latter are pretty common in snow photography, thanks to the brightness of sun on snow).

I’d also recommend you select your camera’s Evaluative metering mode, also known as Matrix metering. This will analyze the entire scene to achieve the best possible exposure in most situations (in fact, it’s what I used for all the photos in this article!). If you’re struggling to get a good exposure, you can always try switching over to Spot metering or Partial metering, but Evaluative metering is a good starting point.

Third, you’ll need to dial in one or two stops of positive exposure compensation. Due to the quirks of its meter, your camera will try to make the snow look gray. Exposure compensation will counteract the meter to keep things bright.

Note: If you’re shooting in Manual mode, you can simply decrease the shutter speed by a stop or two to achieve the same result. Speaking of which:

3. Shoot in Aperture Priority mode or Manual mode

Aperture Priority mode allows you to adjust the aperture and ISO while your camera automatically changes the shutter speed to achieve a good exposure.

This is great for situations when the light is frequently changing or when you’re moving from subject to subject (if you’re photographing birds in flight, for instance). It’s also a lifesaver in cold weather, because you generally only need to spin a dial to adjust your aperture (and cold fingers aren’t so great for doing complex operations!).

Plus, by changing the aperture, you can increase and decrease your depth of field for different artistic looks.

Alternatively, you can shoot in Manual mode. You’ll need to adjust all your settings, not just the aperture and ISO, so Manual mode isn’t ideal for fast-moving situations. But if you want complete control over your camera settings, and you don’t mind working with cold fingers, then Manual mode is an excellent choice.

4. Capture snow while it’s still fresh

Here’s a simple snow photography idea:

If you want magical photos, head out just after a fresh snowfall. The world will be sparkly and pristine. You won’t have any footprints, yellow snow, mud, or dirt to deal with; instead, you can focus on creating stunning shots of your winter wonderland.

That said, if you want footprint-free snow, you should plan the photos you’re going to take and the order you’ll take them in. Otherwise, you might accidentally trample the snow during the shooting process, which will ruin your ability to capture future pristine photos.

Note that pristine snow doesn’t last long. Capturing fresh snow might also mean heading out early to shoot (before the kids get up!), or monitoring the weather and getting outside just as the snow stops. Of course, if your schedule isn’t quite so flexible, that’s okay. Just take your camera to an area that you know people won’t disturb, like a forest or field.

5. Keep your batteries warm

You can’t take pictures in snow without fresh batteries – and unfortunately, in cold weather, your batteries won’t last long.

So carry at least two, and keep one in an inside pocket at all times. (Depending on your camera’s battery life, I’d even recommend shooting with three or four batteries. You can grab third-party options online for cheap.)

When the battery in your camera runs low, replace it with a warm one. Then put the drained battery in your pocket; you may even be able to use it again once it warms up.

6. Bag your camera when you come inside

When you take a cold camera into a warm environment, what happens? You get condensation on the lens and potentially even on camera internals, which is – you guessed it! – not good.

Fortunately, it’s an easy problem to prevent.

When you head out into the cold, bring along a large ziplock bag. I usually keep one in my camera bag or jacket pocket. Then, when you’re ready to go inside, just fill the ziplock bag with cold air, put your camera in the bag, and make sure the lock is sealed tight.

Once you’re in the house, put your camera somewhere it can warm up slowly. When the camera reaches room temperature, you can take it out of the bag and use it normally.

(And if you decide to go back outside to photograph after a brief rest in the house, you can safely take your bagged camera out in the cold, open the bag outside, and start shooting again.)

Note that you’ll need to bag your cold camera before taking it into any warm environment, including stores, heated elevators, and a heated car.

7. Don’t worry about the weather

Snowy landscapes look good in both sunny and cloudy weather, so don’t restrict yourself to shooting in specific light. Simply learn to work with the lighting conditions you’re given.

When the sky is cloudy, find elements that will break up the white snow and add interest to your photos, such as trees, grasses, or ice. When the weather is sunny, look for shadows created by the bright sun (and if you shoot in the early morning or evening, do what you can to capture the warm light on the cold snow).

Also, if it’s snowing, be sure to protect your camera, especially if the snow is wet and/or heavy. Consider using a raincover, or – if the wind is minimal – an umbrella.

While I personally don’t take my camera out in super-cold weather, some people do, and the resulting photos can be stunning.

8. Act fast

Snow changes quickly. It can stop falling in an instant. And when the sun comes out, snow melts, so that those beautiful trees go from dazzling to drab in no time at all.

Monitor the weather carefully. Look out your window frequently. Have your gear ready to go.

And if you come up with a snow picture idea that you like, or if you look out the window and see beautiful snow photoshoot opportunities, don’t dawdle. Capture some snow photography while you still can!

9. Be patient

This tip is a corollary to the one above – because while it’s important to always be ready, it’s also important to be patient, especially when you’re faced with rapidly changing conditions.

You see, depending on the light, snow can look sparkly, ethereal, three-dimensional, flat, and so much more. Sometimes, getting the right look simply involves waiting for the light to change.

So if the snow doesn’t look quite how you hoped, check the light. Is the sun behind a cloud? Is the sun too low or high in the sky?

Then wait for the right conditions to take your shot.

10. Play with perspective

As with all forms of photography, composition is an essential ingredient of great snow photos – so you should pay very careful attention to the items you’re including in the frame, and you should also carefully consider your perspective.

For creative snow photos, try getting down low to shoot up, like this:

You might also find a deck or a hill that you can use to shoot downward; that way, you can show how the snow blankets the ground, weighs things down, and clings to everything.

And for each photo you take, look for opportunities to make the shot even better. Walk to either side of your subject, consider different angles, get in close, walk far away, even change lenses. After all, who knows what gorgeous photos await, if only you can find them?

11. Use a fast shutter speed to photograph falling snow

If snow is falling and you want to capture the flakes as they drift toward the ground, you’ll need to use a fast shutter speed. Do a bit of experimentation, as the perfect setting will depend on the speed of the snow – but I’d suggest starting around 1/100s or higher, then carefully reviewing the shots on your LCD to see the results.

Of course, snow tends to fall when the world is dark and dreary, so you may struggle to achieve even a 1/100s shutter speed, especially if the snow is heavy or you’re shooting in the evening. Consider boosting your ISO or widening your aperture to get the shutter speed you need.

Alternatively, you can embrace blurred snow; at 1/30s or so, the flakes will turn into long white streaks, which can give a wonderfully artistic look when done carefully.

12. Capture some sparkly bokeh

A sunny winter day is a great time to create bokeh thanks to all the sparkling snow and ice.

You see, pinpricks of light – e.g., light sparkling on snow – when rendered out of focus, can create outstanding bokeh effects, like this:

So here’s what you do:

First, look for a subject that has something bright or shiny in the background. This background element could be light reflecting off melting snow, light broken by tree branches, or light shining through ice. Set your camera to a wide-open aperture (e.g., f/2.8 or f/4), and make sure there is some distance between your subject and the shiny background.

Thanks to the wide aperture, your subject will be in focus, but not the shiny background elements.

And when you hit the shutter button, you’ll get lovely background bokeh!

Snow photography tips: final words

Will you be out taking photos on the next snow day? I’m planning on it, and I hope you are, too.

Have fun with your snow photography and experiment with different settings for creative results. Just remember to dress for the weather and bag your camera.

Now over to you:

Which of these snow photography tips and ideas do you plan to try? Do you have any snow photoshoot tips I missed? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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