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Canon Recommits to Compact Cameras

Canon recently released its latest financial results, and there’s some interesting insight into the camera market. Their camera sales grew 6.5% in 2024, with an especially strong fourth quarter that saw a 14.6% jump. They’re expecting even more growth in 2025—up 9.3%.

One of the more surprising takeaways? Compact cameras are making a comeback—at least among younger users who want something different from their smartphones. Canon specifically called out the PowerShot G7 X Mark III, a pricey but well-regarded compact that’s been hard to find due to high demand.

Canon plans to ramp up production to meet this growing interest, which could mean more high-end compact cameras in the future. With nostalgia and premium all-in-one cameras gaining traction, the question is: will Canon actually deliver?

Cloudflare’s Content Credentials - Incredible News For Photographers

Cloudflare just launched a one-click Content Credentials system to help track image authenticity and keep creator attribution intact across the web. This is a big win for the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) and a major step toward building trust in digital media, especially in the era of AI-generated content.

By integrating Content Credentials (based on the C2PA standard), Cloudflare ensures that images retain their metadata, so photographers and publishers don’t lose credit when their work is shared online. This also helps fight misinformation by verifying where an image came from.

Will Allen, who helped create the CAI at Adobe, pushed for this at Cloudflare because, as he puts it, “it felt like unfinished business.” Now, with Cloudflare’s global network on board, content authenticity just took a massive leap forward.

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Weekly Photo Technique Exploration

Welcome to a new section of the magazine where every week we will explore a new photography technique from across various photography genres.

This week’s technique: Silhouette Photography

How to Nail a Silhouette Shot

Find a Strong Light Source

• The best silhouettes happen when your subject is backlit—meaning the light is behind them.

• Think sunsets, sunrises, bright windows, or even streetlights at night.

• The bigger and brighter the light source, the better.

Pick a Subject with a Clear Shape

• Silhouettes are all about outlines, so pick something with a distinct shape.

• People work great—especially if they’re doing something dynamic, like jumping or holding an interesting pose.

• Trees, animals, bikes, and city skylines also make awesome silhouettes.

Expose for the Background, Not the Subject

• Your camera will try to balance the light, but you want your subject to be dark.

• Set your exposure for the bright background (tap on the sky if using a phone).

• If needed, lower the exposure manually until your subject turns into a solid shadow.

Shoot in Manual Mode for More Control

• ISO: Keep it low (100-200) to avoid noise.

• Aperture: f/8 to f/11 for deep focus, or f/2.8 if you want a softer background.

• Shutter Speed: Adjust based on lighting—usually 1/250s or faster for sharp edges.

Pose & Frame for Maximum Impact

• Avoid clutter—silhouettes work best with clean, open backgrounds.

• Get your subject to separate their limbs (a person standing with arms at their sides looks like a blob).

• Try side angles, jumping shots, or creative hand gestures for cool shapes.

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