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The Latest News:
Canon Commits to Sensor Production
credits: Canon
Canon isn’t giving up on making its own camera sensors, even though it costs a fortune. Most companies just buy from Sony, but Canon says doing it themselves helps them stand out—especially with things like autofocus on their high-end cameras.
Also, people keep asking if they’ll bring global shutter tech to their regular cameras, like Sony did with the a9 III. Canon knows the hype but isn’t convinced it’s worth the downsides yet—stuff like worse low-light performance and weaker dynamic range. They’re working on it, but don’t expect it anytime soon.
As for high-resolution sensors, Canon actually has a 410-megapixel full-frame sensor, but they’re not rushing to throw something like that in a consumer camera. The issue isn’t just making a high-megapixel camera—it’s doing it without sacrificing speed, low-light performance, and video recording time. Right now, they think the trade-offs aren’t worth it, but they’re confident they’ll get there eventually.
OM System’s Tricky Situation
credits: OM System
OM System is all-in on computational photography, even if that means sticking with lower-resolution sensors. That makes sense for their adventure-focused cameras, but it could be a tough sell.
Bird photographers love OM System for the lightweight gear, killer stabilization, and solid autofocus—but 20MP doesn’t leave much room to crop. Meanwhile, Sony and others keep raising resolution, making full-frame more tempting.
Multi-shot mode helps, but only for still subjects, so it’s useless for wildlife. And landscape shooters? They’re better off with full-frame for higher resolution and better dynamic range anyway.
Right now, OM System is stuck—its tech appeals to people who don’t need it, while the people who need more resolution aren’t getting it.
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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: Intentional Camera Movement
What is Intentional Camera Movement?
Most of the time, photography is about keeping the camera as still as possible. But Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) is the complete opposite. Instead of freezing a moment in time, you move your camera on purpose while taking the shot to create something abstract, dreamy, and artistic. It’s less about capturing reality and more about making something that feels like a painting.
How to Do ICM
1. Use a Slow Shutter Speed
The whole effect comes from motion blur, so you need a slow shutter speed—somewhere between 1/10s to a few seconds, depending on how much blur you want.
If your image is too bright, try:
Lowering your ISO (100 or 200)
Using a smaller aperture (higher f-stop, like f/11 or f/16)
Adding an ND filter to cut down on light so you can shoot long exposures in daylight
2. Move the Camera While Shooting
Now for the fun part—moving the camera as you take the shot. Different movements give you different effects:
Vertical Swipes → Perfect for trees, buildings, or anything with strong vertical lines. Just move the camera up or down smoothly.
Horizontal Pans → Great for landscapes or cityscapes. Move the camera side to side for a sweeping motion effect.
Circular Movements → Try rotating your camera while shooting for a wild, swirling look.
Random Shakes → Small, jittery movements create an unpredictable, textured effect.
3. Play Around with Speed & Direction
The cool thing about ICM? There’s no wrong way to do it. Try moving the camera fast for streaky lines, or slow and smooth for a more painting like feel.
4. Mix ICM with a Steady Subject
Want a cool contrast? Try keeping one part of the image sharp while the rest is blurred. This works great for street photography, where the background is moving, but a person or object stays still.
ICM Photography Ideas.
City Lights at Night → Slow shutter speeds turn car lights and neon signs into glowing trails.
Seascapes → A gentle side-to-side pan blends the sky and water into a smooth scene.
Abstract Patterns → Shake or twist the camera while shooting for a totally unique, unpredictable effect.
Busy Streets → Capture the movement of people while keeping parts of the scene sharp.
Forests & Trees → Use a vertical motion to create a soft, dreamy effect.
Why Try ICM?
It’s pure creativity—you never get the same result twice.
It makes ordinary scenes look like abstract art.
You don’t need perfect lighting or a fancy subject—just movement.
It’s a great way to break out of a creative rut.
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