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by Ryan Zanoni · Posted
Summer is here, so get ready for a photo/video adventure on the beach or in the water, with B&H’s broad array of waterproof camera/smartphone bags, housings, and accessories. Whether you want to catch some rays, ride the waves, explore beneath the surface, or enjoy a scenic boat ride, these enclosures keep your camera or mobile device protected from the water while you’re having fun. Accessories such as color-correction filters and add-on conversion lenses help you enhance your images with ease. If you’re planning an expensive vacation,
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Riding your bike to work is good for the environment, reduces congestion on the roads, decreases crowding on public transportation (yes, that is an issue in New York City), and is a great way to exercise. But because of the time that cyclists spend breathing heavily in close proximity to motor-vehicle exhaust, is commuting by bike in New York City as healthy as we would like it to be? A team of researchers from Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health & Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory is trying to figure that out. And, to
by Christopher Witt · Posted
With the days getting longer and the sun shining brighter, families tend to spend more time soaking up rays, exploring roads less travelled, taking in outdoor concerts or games, or sightseeing. As an Optics writer for B&H, I’m frequently asked for binocular recommendations from friends and family - and random people at restaurants once or twice - so I’m here to share some of my favorite binos and what they’re good for. I’m not going to go into excruciating detail about terminology here, so if you start to get a little confused about some
by Morgan Lyle · Posted
Whether we think of them as essential tools or just cool gizmos, the gear we use makes our outdoor activities safer and more fun. Technological advances have brought us equipment that past generations could hardly imagine—and it gets smaller, cleverer, and more effective all the time. Here’s a look at some gadgets and gear that will enhance your outdoor adventures.
Personal solar power has come into its own, and you can now use your very own photovoltaic cells to recharge your devices, as long as the weather cooperates. The
by Joshua Kleiner · Posted
Before you know it, the winter freeze will thaw; snow birds will return from their warm retreat; bees will bumble; and flowers will flourish. Campers, fishermen, trail runners, hikers, and the like will emerge from hibernation to resume their outdoorsy activities. Elsewhere, the winter is just setting in, which means that skiers, mountaineers, ice fishermen, and hunters are gearing up for their outdoor recreation. Before hitting the dirt (or the frozen lake), this is an opportune time to add some essential gear to your travel bag or daypack.
by Morgan Lyle · Posted
How to hike: Extend a foot (either one.) Now put the other foot in front of the first. Repeat. As outdoor activities go, hiking couldn’t be much simpler, yet millions of people find it profoundly rewarding. Whether it’s an hour-long ramble in the nearest state park or a five-month trek over all 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail, walking through a natural setting seems to have universal appeal.
There are many great reasons to lace up your hiking shoes and join the more than 34 million people who hike each year. It’s very good exercise. It
by Yael Kasnett · Posted
Foscam’s new security cameras all feature wireless connectivity, allowing you to view live video of the area you are monitoring from anywhere there is an Internet connection. Furthermore, the cameras all feature two-way audio so that you can listen and respond to your child, pet, or elderly relative while you are away. For additional convenience, the C1 and
by tom kirkman · Posted
Everyone who has ever lugged around heavy gear has a soft spot for the breakdown studio. They all have in common the barest you'll need to get the job done, are fast to set up and break down, and are lightweight. Of course, there are choices to be made—flash or constant light, for instance. Flash has the benefit of stopping action, while constant sources allow you to see exactly what you'll get in the finished product. Constant light sources include tungsten-halogen (hot lights) that live up to their name, fluorescent, and the current
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A properly lit green screen is essential to creating effective and realistic composites, but it can often be difficult to pull off. In the following video, Doug Guerra, from B&H, gives a quick breakdown of what it takes to get it right, including lighting your green screen evenly, keeping distance from your subject and the screen, and being aware of the final scene when lighting your subject. Armed with this knowledge, your green screen composites
by Jill Waterman · Posted
Fashion photographer Lindsay Adler has just released the ultimate creative studio lighting guide in an e-book format, which also features a free 28-page downloadable preview.
Photographs © Lindsay Adler, from her book, Creative Studio Lighting: A Professional Guide to 30 Studio Setups for Creative Photography
Lindsay Adler’s new e-book features 135 pages of instruction, including a free download of
by Joseph Albanese · Posted
Garmin recently added to the capabilities of their Edge cycling computer and Varia Rearview Radar with the creation of the Varia Vision In-sight Display. This heads-up miniature screen provides you with all of the information you need without forcing you to take your eyes off of the road. Heart rate, power, and speed are right in your line of sight: no need to look down to stay in line with your training goals. Vibrating
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Start your LED lighting adventures right with a complete AL-576 Kit from Bescor, which features two daylight-balanced panels along with a variety of accessories. These fixtures use 576 LEDs to achieve a light output of 745 lux at 6.5', similar to that of a classic 500W halogen bulb but with just a fraction of the power draw. With a CRI of 90, users will be
by Christopher Witt · Posted
Unless you’re exceptionally light sensitive, you probably regard sunglasses as an accessory to your outfit or a convenience that you can live without if you forget them when you leave the house. The truth is that sunglasses are an important piece of protective gear that every person should wear. Recent studies have shown that incidents of cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and a slew of other eye conditions are on the rise and the average age of
by michael sukhotin · Posted
Most of us probably have seen, in the movies or on TV, Special Forces people looking like hybrids of human and machine with sophisticated night vision devices covering their faces, enabling them to see in the dark. Previously, these gadgets were reserved for special agencies and the military. Today, with the advancement of technology and lower costs of manufacturing, these devices have appeared on the consumer market. Even if you are not the type to storm buildings under cover of night, they may prove helpful and greatly enhance your hobbies
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Effective lighting doesn’t have to be complex; it just has to serve the story. In the following video, Chase Kubasiak, from Zacuto, shows four simple cinematic lighting looks and how they were created. The video covers popular sci-fi, noir, romance, and horror looks, with Kubasiak providing a detailed breakdown of the techniques and equipment used for each. Throughout the process, you’ll learn some simple, yet effective, solutions that can be applied to a variety of lighting scenarios. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the