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Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

Jon 'Swindy' Swindall, based in Atlanta, GA, is a seasoned photographer, cinematographer, and skilled drone pilot, known for his dynamic visual storytelling and passion for capturing the world's diverse beauty through his lens. Sr. Editor Click, connect, and create at Luminous Landscape.

Exposure Compensation
Techniques

What Is Exposure Compensation? When to Use (And When NOT to Use) EV Settings

Ever wondered if you actually need that +/- exposure compensation dial? Let's explore when it helps - and when ditching it might make you a better photographer.
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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July 17, 2025

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11 minutes read


Sony RX1R III
Camera & Technology

Sony RX1R III Review: Is This $5,100 Pocket Camera Worth It?

Sony's newest pocket camera packs 61 megapixels but still can't handle a light drizzle—for five grand.
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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July 17, 2025

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6 minutes read


image
Camera & Technology

Polarizing Filters: The Science Behind Clearer, More Vibrant Photos

Why should you use a polarizing filter? How do you use a polarizing filter?
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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July 8, 2025

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11 minutes read


DJI Drone
Camera & Technology

The DJI Drone Situation: What US Photographers Need to Know Right Now

DJI drones are vanishing from US stores as customs holds and potential federal bans threaten to double prices or cut off access entirely.
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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June 30, 2025

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10 minutes read


This image of the the Trifid nebula (top) and the Lagoon nebula (bottom) was put together from 678 separate images taken over seven hours of observations. NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory
Camera & Technology

The Universe in Motion: What the World's Largest Camera Teaches Us About Seeing

Meet the 3.2-gigapixel camera that never stops shooting – for ten years.
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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June 26, 2025

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9 minutes read


Lecia Monopan 50
Camera & Technology

Leica's $10 Film: Is Monopan 50 Worth the Premium?

Leica's first 35mm film costs $10 versus $7.50 for seemingly identical Adox HR-50 - is the red dot worth 33% more?
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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June 20, 2025

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7 minutes read


Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art
Camera & Technology

Sigma's Bold Gamble: The 17-40mm f/1.8 That APS-C Shooters Never Saw Coming

Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art review: The first constant f/1.8 APS-C zoom lens delivers prime-quality performance for Sony, Fuji, Canon, and L-mount cameras.
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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June 17, 2025

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7 minutes read


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Camera & Technology

Riding the Trendy Wave: Fujifilm X-E5 Delivers Capability for the Current Moment

Fujifilm's X-E5 puts 40MP X100VI specs in a compact rangefinder body—expensive but exactly what photographers want right now.
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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June 12, 2025

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8 minutes read