Cory Rice

Cory Rice is an artist and writer based in Brooklyn. 

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4 years ago
Sony has just released three wide-angle lenses created specifically for APS-C format E-mount mirrorless cameras: the 10-20mm f/4 PZ G,…
4 years ago
Litepanels has just announced the brightest and lightest 2x1 LED to date: the Gemini 2x1 RGBWW LED Hard Panel. Building on the success of the Gemini 2x1 Soft, Litepanels has created a unit for productions prioritizing power. The new Gemini can produce a whopping 23,000 lux of hard light with the possibility of dual and quad mounting to…
4 years ago
Hot on the heels of the popular Light Storm 600d Pro, Aputure has just announced the lighter, streamlined Aputure Light Storm 600d for productions in need of a budget-friendly LED capable of producing the same impressive power output with fewer bells and whistles aboard. By eliminating the…
4 years ago
The SanDisk Professional 7.68TB G-DRIVE PRO STUDIO SSD was created to handle some of the most demanding footage today’s filmmakers can output, with speed and reliability. With the new drive, editors can comfortably work on multi-stream 8K footage at full frame…
4 years ago
Aputure has just added a pair of LED tubes and collection of flexible LED mats to the amaran lineup for photographers and videographers looking to sneak light into tight spaces or add creative lighting to their scenes. Available in 2-foot (…
4 years ago
Since its launch in 2016, the G Master series has grown to include an impressive range of high-performing lenses for portrait photographers using Sony mirrorless cameras. Whether your priority is speed, flexibility, or bokeh, Sony has options. This article covers some of the most popular choices from the G Master series for photographers looking to elevate their portraiture with the best glass…
4 years ago
Nanlite has cranked up the power of the Forza line of monolight-style LEDs with the new, daylight-balanced Forza 720 and bicolor…
4 years ago
Nanlite’s  latest addition to the PavoTube lineup, the T8-7X LED Pixel Tube, packs the robust feature set and dependability of its predecessors into an ultra-compact, 3-foot unit designed to squeeze into tight spaces. Featuring a built-in battery, Bluetooth control, bi-color and RGB modes, and…
4 years ago
Sony’s FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G Lens is a compact zoom designed for wide-angle enthusiasts looking for a feature-loaded, everyday carry with uncompromising optical quality. With a focal length ideal for street, landscape, and architectural photography, and on-lens…
4 years ago
Sigma has entered the FUJIFILM mirrorless world equipped with a trio of Contemporary lenses: a 16mm f/1.4, 30mm f/1.4, and 56mm f/1.4. Occupying three popular focal lengths and sharing a bright, f/1.4 maximum aperture, the new lenses provide a solid foundation for Sigma to increase the number of its X-…
4 years ago
There’s always room for improvement, even for the most tried-and-true designs. Such logic guides the thinking behind the Pelican Air™ lineup, a lightweight reboot of some of the industry’s most trusted hard cases. I tested the…
4 years ago
Sigma has announced the 20mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens for full-frame L and Sony E-Mount mirrorless cameras. The widest I-series lens to date, this compact prime shares the f/2 aperture and distinct craftsmanship of its predecessors while expanding coverage to include landscape, cityscape, and…
4 years ago
Profoto has released the Clic Softbox Octa, a new light-shaping tool for photographers working with A-range flashes. Ideal for close portraits and still lifes, this portable modifier assembles in a snap and folds up for easy carry and storage.…
4 years ago
Ask a roomful of birders their favorite season and you probably won’t hear many praises of winter. As temperatures drop, the appeal of venturing outdoors for extended periods of time diminishes for all but the most dedicated photographers and birdwatchers. However, winter provides unique benefits for the bold and bundled. Leafless trees make for easier spotting and white snowy environments make…
4 years ago
The technological advancements in photography could hardly be imagined by photographers using slow film with manual focus, non-stabilized lenses just 20 years ago. Go back further and cameras did not even have built-in meters. Photographers had to use an incident meter to determine a proper exposure, then dial-in the settings manually. Everyone had to know how to use manual mode! Above image:…