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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
When it comes to choosing the right camera, there’s often a gap between the small, pocketable point-and-shoot cameras and larger mirrorless ones. While interchangeable lens mirrorless cameras have much to offer, their higher price points and larger form factor often make them unfeasible for the average photo enthusiast. It often leads to the question of how a photographer can bridge that gap.
Enter the aptly named
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
We can say from experience that there’s nothing worse than your fingers freezing while on a winter photo shoot. From a scientific standpoint, exposure to the cold results in constriction of blood flow to the extremities, resulting in rapid temperature loss that approaches ambient temperatures. In layman’s terms, your hands get cold fast. Once you feel that chill, it’s nearly impossible to think about anything else.
Enter gloves. From mittens to liners, we all probably have more pairs of gloves than we know what to do with, but not all pairs
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Like a painter choosing a paintbrush, a photographer’s lens choice will dramatically affect the resulting picture. This is especially true when it comes to landscape photography. Lens choice can make a big difference when you don’t have the benefit of directing your subject. A mountain will not turn its face toward the sun, no matter how hard you beg. As a result, your creativity is limited to a couple of key factors, such as time of day, weather, and―you guessed it, lens choice.
Similar to the range of unique considerations to keep in mind
by Rebecca Melville · Posted
An on-camera flash is an indispensable accessory for many photographers. While it provides light to supplement dark conditions, an on-camera flash also allows you to achieve more balanced exposures in daylight conditions, permits freezing of fast-moving subjects, and can even be used to control other flash light sources. With so much to offer, an on-camera flash can become an integral part of your workflow, but where do you start? We are going to give you the on-camera flash rundown with everything you need to know to make the most of this
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Choosing a lens is a highly personal choice, and that’s especially true for wildlife photography. This is in the realm of the telephoto lens after all. While almost any focal length lens works for landscapes and other types of photography, in general, when it comes to photographing animals in the wild, you'll want to have the longest reach you can. In this guide, we’re going to discuss the factors one should consider when purchasing a lens for wildlife photography.
Focal Length
The first and most straightforward factor to consider is focal
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
Whether you’re an experienced astronomer or deep-space dilletante, finding the best telescope is no easy task. During the ’scope selection process, you’ll need to consider several factors, including telescope type, viewing application, magnification power, and more.
To help you find the best telescope for your astronomical ambitions, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite ’scopes and separated
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Macro photography never ceases to amaze me. Show me the face of a jumping spider reproduced at life-size or greater and I’ll undoubtedly stop what I’m doing and stare at it for a while. What’s interesting is how ultra-wide-angle lenses, which are available for DSLRs and
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Food photography is an undeniably popular artistic medium, involving all kinds of people and gear to make those mouthwatering shots possible. If you’re an aspiring food photographer or someone looking to take their existing work to the next level, we’ve put together a special, themed gift guide that’s perfect for any skill level.
1. A 50mm Lens
Whether you are far into your photography career or just starting out, whenever you complete a dish in your kitchen or have a plate placed in front of you at a restaurant, there’s no better starting
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Are you interested in the wide and wonderful world of photography? Well, you’ve certainly come to the right place! Check out this short checklist of a dozen items, designed to get you started in digital or film photography and headed in the right direction.
1. Interest
The first thing you need is an interest in photography. If you are reading these words, you likely already checked that box. If you are debating whether to take the dive into photography, you might want to give it some careful thought, or cater your purchases toward your level
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Close-up or macro photography is an incredible way to capture the tiny world around us on a super-detailed level. While the dedicated macro lens is still one of the best tools for exploring the world on a miniature scale, there are some very inexpensive ways to jump into macro photography with the lens or lenses you already own—no need for a specialized close-up macro lens. In this article, we will take a closer look (no
by Jordan Gallant · Posted
We’re back from Purim celebrations to bring you a week of exciting announcements! FUJIFILM released the GFX100RF, a new medium-format camera combining the X Processor 5 with the GFX 100S II 102MP image sensor. Zoom gave creators 32-bit float recording with the H5studio 4-Track Handy Recorder. Let’s get into it!
FUJIFILM Releases a New Medium-Format Camera
FUJIFILM is bringing the tried-and-true GFX 100S II sensor to medium-format shooting with the
by Jordan Gallant · Posted
Another packed week of announcements means we have a lot of exciting news to recap. Venus Optics announced new Laowa Proteus Anamorphic Zooms. Apple released updates for the iPad Air. Sirui introduced us to a new Prime lens series and rolled out a 20mm autofocus anamorphic. Atomos released the Shinobi GO. And Shure upgraded to the MoveMic 88+. Let’s get into it!
Venus Optics Announces Anamorphic Zooms
Adding to their prolific Laowa Proteus series, Venus Optics rolled out the
by Jordan Gallant · Posted
This week is simply bursting with photo news to cover, so let’s jump right into it! Sigma announced its streamlined BF Mirrorless Camera and two new lenses. Panasonic released its newest hybrid flagship camera: the Lumix S1R II. Zeiss introduced two new lenses in their highly anticipated mirrorless lens series, the Otus ML. And finally, Sony gave us two FE lenses with vastly different focal lengths: a 400-800mm zoom and a 16mm prime.
Sigma Streamlines and Redesigns
On February 23rd, Sigma presented its new creative direction, complete
by Jordan Gallant · Posted
It’s been a quiet week, so we’re taking this opportunity to feature some older (but still notable) announcements, along with our weekly dose of new products. DJI brought us new stabilizers for both cameras and smartphones with the Osmo Mobile 7, Osmo Mobile 7P, and DJI RS 4 Mini. HARMAN technology released Red 125 Redscale 35mm film, Voiglander introduced the APO-Ultron 90mm f/2 VM Lens, Godox added to the IM series flashes with the IM20 Mini and gave us the RS60R RGB LED Monolight.
New DJI Gimbal Stabilizers for Smartphones and Cameras
The
by Jordan Gallant · Posted
We have a smattering of new developments to cover this week. Nikon and RED brought NIKKOR Z mount lenses to RED cinema cameras. In other news, Hollyland extended the reach of their Cosmo transmission system, Wacom introduced the Intuos Pro, Beats by Dr Dre released the Powerbeats Pro 2, and Profoto provided accessories for the L1600D mono-LED.
Developments for Nikon and RED
Ever since Nikon bought RED we’ve been waiting to see what products will come out of this exciting partnership. Previously, there were some logical firmware updates to RED