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by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
Time is running out to find the perfect gift for the photographer in your life. Or maybe you're the photographer and your partner, friend, spouse, or parent has just sprung the question on you: "What kind of gift should I get you?" Well, to help make things a bit easier, we've assembled a list of our top 10 last-minute gifts for photographers.
1. Mini LED Light
The best item you never knew you needed, a
by Christopher Witt · Posted
Humans’ fascination with the stars is as old as our ability to think and ask questions. For millennia we, as a species, were limited to observing the heavens with just our eyes. Of course, back then we were able to see more because light pollution didn’t exist, but making detailed observations was impossible. The invention of the microscope led to the development of the telescope, which allowed people to finally start exploring the larger universe. As technological advances were made and telescopes got bigger and better, their reach and the
by Luke Rollins · Posted
The Sony a1 II mirrorless camera is the company’s most versatile camera yet, offering the best overall mixture of speed, video capabilities, high-resolution stills, and a robust, professional-worthy body design. It pulls much of the original a1’s well-rounded feature-set into an a9 III body and adds the AF and IBIS technologies introduced with the a7R V. It’s a camera meant for working professionals that can excel in commercial
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Leave it to the world of photography to confuse size and speed. In lens-speak, the term “fast glass” refers to lenses with large apertures. In this article we take a look at the lenses with the largest-opening apertures. The aperture is the opening of a lens. The aperture’s size is expressed as a number that shows the ratio of the opening to the lens’s focal length. This number is referred to as an f/number, f/stop, focal
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Top-tier gear needs a top-tier bag! Luckily, Nick shares the top 5 camera bags to gift the photographer or video shooter in your life this holiday season. These backpacks, shoulder bags, and cases are ready to fit whatever setup they have for the day!
0:00 - Intro
0:22 - Backpack 1
0:48 - Backpack 2
1:12 - Shoulder Bag
1:35 - For a Fully Rigged Cine Camera
1:53 - Wheeled Utility Case
2:11 - Final Thoughts
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
When it comes to choosing the best camera for wildlife, sports, and action photography, three key factors to focus on are speed, reliability, and autofocus performance. In the past, with SLRs, the flagship models usually translated to being the top models for action photography. The same is still true today, with mirrorless cameras, but speed is now more
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
What is the best pair of binoculars for kids? The short answer is: That depends on the kid… and the binoculars! There are so many brands, types, sizes, and price points for binoculars, where does a person begin?
Before we take a look at a few binocular options, if you want a comprehensive education on the parts, features, components, and all other things binoculars, check out the
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APS-C or crop sensor cameras offer a lot of benefits for the beginner photographer. Maria shares the benefits of these budget-friendly cameras, as well as photos taken with each of them! What camera would you buy?
0:00 Types of Cameras
0:41 Why Upgrade from Your Smartphone?
1:20 Why You Should Get an APS-C Camera
3:34 In-Camera Features
4:06 Pricing
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
What is the best lens for landscape photography? The answer is that any camera lens can and will be the perfect lens for capturing a landscape, depending on your viewpoint and the subject. But if a landscape photographer is heading out into the world with a single lens, betting money says they will go with a wide-angle zoom or prime lens affixed to their camera.
How to Choose the Best Focal Length for a Landscape Lens
We started this buying guide by saying that almost any lens could be used as a landscape lens. Let’s refine that premise to
by Zack Young · Posted
Macro photography is one of the best ways to see the world in a new light. Give it a try and you might suddenly be pulling your camera out at the very mention of an insect, rare coin, or fuzzy speck of dust. But what are the best gifts to get the macro photography enthusiast in your life?
TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
The easiest place to start is also the simplest: an affordable, high-quality macro lens. If your giftee
by John-Paul Pale… · Posted
The holidays are nearly upon us, which means it's time to start thinking about what gifts to give to your friends and family. For the photographers on your list, we've put together a guide of the best photo gifts available, including options for every skill level, application, and budget.
Peak Design Capture Camera Clip v3
If you need a quick and secure way to carry your camera on the go, the Capture Camera Clip v3
by Fernando Ferraz · Posted
Peak Design’s popular Capture Camera Clip continues to be the go-to harness system for professional photographers. The v3 iteration, which is made of weatherproof aluminum, can withstand forces of up to 200 lb. A small clip is used to clamp onto any strap or belt as wide as 2.5", allowing you
by Luke Rollins · Posted
In a stunning reversal of fortune, point-and-shoot cameras—which have long been dismissed as defunct—are currently experiencing a major resurgence. In both new and used markets, sales of point and shoots are way, fueled in part by nostalgia and the perceived shortcomings of smartphone cameras. With expanded feature sets, manual exposure controls, built-in and/or external flash support, and optical
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
Most of our articles on cameras concern their performance, their features, what’s new, what they’re good for, and where they fit in a brand’s lineup, but it’s worth also considering a camera’s design and aesthetics. While it’s the definition of superficial judgement, thinking about how good a camera looks—how stylish it is—can affect your desire to use the camera. You might be more likely to reach for the camera that looks good, feels good, and is a joy to use and carry rather than a camera that outperforms on paper but isn’t enjoyable to work