Shawn C. Steiner

Shawn C. Steiner is currently the Sr. Manager of Web Content for B&H. Before working at B&H, he studied both cinema and photography with a strong focus in photojournalism and documentary work. You can check out his Instagram, as well as most other social media accounts, such as Instagram @shawncsteiner and Mastodon to see more of his work.

Latest Articles

B&H Photo News Roundup: Week of November 26, 2023

4 days ago

What a year it has been. We have had a nearly constant stream of announcements featuring high-profile releases almost every week. Now that we have hit the holiday season and get a slight break in the announcement schedule (but not with the …

News Roundup

Mirrorless Cameras

B&H Photo News Roundup: Week of November 19, 2023

1 week ago

Happy Thanksgiving and Black Friday! Before we get to the news of the week, it is always worth mentioning that you can find some amazing deals by stopping by the B&H Holiday Page—cameras, lenses, etc. It’s all on sale. Now for the good…

Film Cameras

Action Cameras & Accessories

Musical Instruments

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12 Great Gifts for Emerging Filmmakers

1 week ago

Video is getting bigger and better every year, and I’m sure nearly everyone knows at least one aspiring filmmaker. I love filmmaking and photography, but the main problem I have with it is the amount of equipment one needs to get the job done. This can mean big, important pieces such as a camera or lights as well as tiny, essential accessories that make life a whole lot easier. If you are looking…

DSLR Cameras

Photography Accessories

4K Video Camera

Holiday 2023

B&H Photo News Roundup: Week of November 12, 2023

2 weeks ago

The holiday season is starting to ramp up, but with Thanksgiving in a few days, things were quiet this week. We still have a couple of announcements worth mentioning, though. Among these is a collaboration between Nomatic and well-known creator Peter McKinnon to develop the stylish…

Photography Bags & Cases

Moving from Stills to Video: Audio, Audio, Audio

2 weeks ago

Audio is extremely important. Photographers haven’t really had to worry about this, but it is something that can make or break your videos. Watch some of your favorite movies and pay close attention to the sound—you will probably pick up some audio cues or effects that amplify the scene or action. If recorded poorly, audio can make something completely unwatchable. Have you ever opened a video…

DSLR Cameras

audio for video

B&H Photo News Roundup: Week of November 5, 2023

3 weeks ago

Right before the holidays, Sony decided to make a big splash with the reveal of the a9 III. This claims the title of world’s first mirrorless camera with a global shutter—and it does it in a big way. It’s a lightning-fast, full-frame camera that has the potential to…

Mirrorless Cameras

Mirrorless Lenses

Recording Microphones

LED Lights

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B&H Photo News Roundup: Week of October 29, 2023

1 month ago

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…

B&H Photo News Roundup: Week of October 22, 2023

1 month ago

Leica has been laying on the announcements for two consecutive weeks! Last week the brand introduced a pair of SL lenses; this week, Leica revisits the classic rangefinder with the launch of the M11-P. This more discreet and slightly upgraded version of the M11 has a…

Mirrorless Cameras

Mirrorless Lenses

Camcorders

Action Cameras & Accessories

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Benefits of Filters for Drone Photography

1 month ago

Filters are common in landscape photography. They help photographers craft images that wouldn’t be possible otherwise. For example, filters can cut reflections that are impossible to remove, permit longer exposures or wider apertures, and even provide a boost to the contrast of an image. Aerial photographers using drones should understand what…

Aerial Photography

Drones

Adventure Week

Summer Adventure Week

Summer Adventure Week Promo

Holiday 2023

Lighting Tools for Macro Photography

1 month ago

When you start getting extremely close to your subject, you may run into some difficulty with lighting. This could be because your large lights can't get into position easily, you can't get the type of lighting you want, or you are so close that you are casting a shadow. There are solutions to these problems, and each has its own unique capabilities and look that will help you bring your macro…

Lighting Accessories

Macro Photography

Holiday 2023

Leica M11-P: A Modern Camera for Authentic Digital Storytelling

1 month ago

Leica cameras have seen history in the making, and their pictures have told those stories to the world. The Leica M-series, in particular, has been the silent witness to countless iconic shots that have defined eras. Now, entering this illustrious lineage is the Leica M11-P.…

Rangefinder Lenses

Mirrorless Cameras

Printing Surrealistic Color

1 month ago

Screen technology has dramatically changed the everyday consumption and expectations of imagery. Laptops, cell phones, and TVs are all so much better than they were just a few years ago. Instagram, especially, has even given your average user the ability to get a nice-looking image very quickly simply by applying a filter. The technology has also made the idea of making a physical print that…

Printers & Accessories

photo printing

Canon Photo Printing Solutions

Epson Photo Printing Solutions

Holiday 2023

B&H Photo News Roundup: Week of October 15, 2023

1 month ago

Imaging news was fairly light, which means we get to spend a little more time highlighting some other types of products. Before we do so, we need to talk about a pair of “ultra” wide-angle lenses from Leica, for the SL System. A Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm f/2 ASPH. and…

Mirrorless Lenses

off-camera flash

Graphic Tablets & Digital Pens

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B&H Photo News Roundup: Week of October 8, 2023

1 month ago

B&H is back from break and, if you like lenses, we have great news for you. Nikon has the biggest launch of the bunch with the NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S Lens. Its phase fresnel element makes this lens smaller and lighter than traditional super teles. Meanwhile, Canon went in…

Mirrorless Lenses

instant film cameras

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