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by Zack Young · Posted
Any photographer worth their salt should be familiar with portrait photography, but they’re likely less familiar with high-volume photography, an offshoot of traditional portraiture that focuses on providing large quantities of professional-level headshots. The most common clients for this type of work include schools, sports teams, large corporations, government-run entities, and basically any other organization that needs a sizeable amount of quality headshots in a short amount of time. Because of the economies of scale, high-volume
by Stepan Andranikian · Posted
In a world where gimbals and motorized stabilizers are the cool kids on the block, the shoulder rig maintains its relevance quietly. Let's see why, even amidst all the high-tech alternatives, shoulder rigs are still a fantastic and practical solution for camera stabilization in any cinematographers tool kit.
Embracing the Weight: A Cinematographer's Endurance Hack
Ever find yourself wrestling with a camera rig, arms
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The classic 24-70mm has some competition. Sony has just revealed an alternative in the standard zoom space with the release of the FE 24-50mm f/2.8 G Lens. Within Sony’s lineup, this new full-frame offering packs a wide-to-normal zoom range and a fast, constant f/2.8 aperture into a compact form factor—effectively splitting the difference between the hefty 24-70mm f/2.8 GM and lightweight 20-70mm f/4 G.
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
The end of October brings Halloween and the beginning of the holiday season. B&H has just launched our Holiday Head Start along with a series of Holiday Shopping Guides. And with two big announcements from Canon and Apple this week, we still have product launches to discuss.
Canon took point on the photo and video side of things with the release of three very
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Canon is making a big splash with a trio of new zooms for its EOS R mirrorless system: the RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z, the RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM, and the RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM. Each of
by Rebecca Melville · Posted
2023 has been another banner year for vloggers. Not only did we see new releases from familiar faces like GoPro and Sony, but big-name camera brands like Canon and FUJIFILM wheeled out their own vlog-specific and vlog-friendly cameras, making content creation more accessible than ever. With vlogging on the rise and showing no signs of stopping, you might be interested in getting a vlogging camera for yourself.
The vari-angle rear LCD touchscreen is a must-have for most content creation and vlogging. Vari-angle touchscreens can twist and
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
When it comes to bird and wildlife photography, the one word you need to know is: telephoto! If you've ever tried to approach birds or wild animals (not too close, please!) you've likely noticed they usually don't take kindly to humans and fly or scamper off before you get close enough for a photograph. The magic of the telephoto lens allows you to get "up close" without getting… up close.
For birding and wildlife, getting closer usually means using lenses with a minimum 300mm focal length. We've all seen spectacular wildlife images by top
by Rebecca Melville · Posted
The best on-camera flash is more powerful, offers greater control, and facilitates more artistic and creative approaches to lighting than your standard built-in camera flash. No wonder the on-camera flash, or strobe, is one of the most indispensable accessories a photographer can buy.
But how do you know which flash is right for you? If you own a camera from a big-name manufacturer (e.g., Canon or Nikon), should you buy a flash from them?
by Cory Rice · Posted
We write about a broad range of cameras on B&H Explora. But which ones do we have at home and use regularly? Read on to find out.
Cory Rice: FUJIFILM GFX 50S II
After testing, renting, and dreaming about FUJIFILM’s GFX cameras for the past three years, I finally took the plunge and bought a GFX 50S II two months ago. I have no regrets. Paired with the
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
Before ChatGPT and “AI” took over the recent technology milieu, Matterport had been helping businesses create digital twins around the globe. Hold on―that doesn’t mean the brand is cloning and uploading brainwaves to an artificial intelligence application (although we’re pretty sure Matterport would like a hand in that design); digital twins are 3D representations of a space using photos and data to create immersive walkthrough AR or VR presentations for industries like
by Mary Latvis · Posted
Wondering what’s the latest in the array of Blackmagic Design pro video components? New products featured at NAB 2023 include an ATEM 4 M/E Constellation 4K switcher, the URSA Mini Pro 12K camera with an OLPF, DaVinci Resolve 18.5 software, the
by Rebecca Melville · Posted
If you are a content creator shopping for a pro-grade monitor that can fully support your workflow without obliterating your bank account, the PD3420Q monitor from BenQ might just be the affordable screen of your dreams. Featuring a gorgeous IPS panel with 10-bit color support, this monitor has plenty of connectivity options and more than a few panel-specific features, making it a solid professional monitor at a reasonable cost.
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
Although the brand is best known for its gaming laptops, MSI has gained additional prominence lately, thanks to its nascent line of business laptops. Case in point: the aptly named Summit E16 Flip, a 2-in-1 portable that currently sits at the top of MSI's "Business & Productivity" division. We spent some time with the Summit E16 Flip to see how it
by Chris Elia · Posted
Drones have exploded in popularity over the past few years. No longer a niche interest or an expensive tool, these unmanned aerial vehicles have drastically improved in both quality and accessibility. Now both hobbyists and professionals have a wide range of inexpensive, portable drones to choose from. However, this can be a bit overwhelming—especially when every option seems to boast a "high-resolution camera" and advertises as "under 250 grams." This guide will help you narrow down the best mini drones.
Sub-250 gram drones—which we'll
by Mos Khan · Posted
Adobe has announced the 2023 versions of Photoshop and Premiere Elements, the streamlined versions of its immensely popular photo- and video-editing software. Introduced in the 2023 edition are several new, user-friendly editing functions, as well as a handful of video-geared options powered by Adobe Sensei.
Photoshop and Premiere Elements
With Photoshop Elements 2023, you can now apply movement effects inspired