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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.

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


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Community

Celebrating a Life Through the Lens

Indy Captures honors Kevin Raber's photographic legacy
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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June 1, 2025

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7 minutes read


Sony FX2
Camera & Technology

Sony FX2 Cinema Camera: The One-Person Production Powerhouse

The Sony FX2 is a true hybrid cinema camera that excels at both professional 4K video and 33MP stills.
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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May 29, 2025

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10 minutes read


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Photographer Profiles

Sebastião Salgado: Master of Light, Shadow, and Human Dignity

Sebastião Salgado revealed humanity and nature with striking black-and-white clarity.
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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May 29, 2025

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10 minutes read


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Camera & Technology

Fujifilm X-Half: Half the Size, Twice the Story

Fujifilm's X-Half point and shoot prioritizes fun, nostalgia, and social sharing in a package so small you'll take it everywhere
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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May 29, 2025

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8 minutes read


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Techniques

DYE TRANSFER: THE ULTIMATE COLOR PRINT

Dye Transfer: The Crown Jewel of Photographic Printing
Jon Swindall

Jon Swindall

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May 20, 2025

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11 minutes read