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.

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

3 weeks ago

Sony gives 50mm f/1.4 G Master treatment, Blackmagic has a switcher and studio cameras, and RØDE gives the NT1 5th Gen a digital upgrade. Week of February 19, 2023 Nearly all the bases were covered this week with some pro video equipment, a bunch of new lenses, a new microphone, and a few other items. It was another exciting week, which only adds to the fun since we are currently working through…

News Roundup

Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD Lens for FUJIFILM X

Tamron Announces 11-20mm f/2.8 Lens for FUJIFILM X in Development

1 month ago

Its only a couple weeks before WPPI arrives and Tamron has finally showed some of their cards: the 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD Lens is coming to FUJIFILM X mount. The ultra-wide zoom is designed for the APS-C format, where it provides a 16.5-30mm equivalent focal length, and has a fast,…

Mirrorless Lenses

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

1 month ago

DZOFilm has another new lens, Profoto has new Clic modifiers, and Zoom releases a 32-bit audio interface. Week of February 12, 2023 We have something for everyone this week with DZOFilm, Profoto, Zoom, and more in the mix. DZOFilm released its second lens announcement for the year with a wide-angle zoom: the…

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B&H Photo News Roundup: Week of 5 February 2023

1 month ago

What a week! Tons of you showed up for the B&H Depth of Field conference, in person here in New York and online through our virtual portal. On top of that, we had loads of new camera and lens announcements from…

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Leica Reveals Smaller, Lighter 35mm and 50mm f/2 SL Lenses

1 month ago

Leica has been slowly expanding its lineup of SL lenses—though the brand does benefit from being part of the L-Mount Alliance—and the reason is likely that Leica glass has always been some of the best you can get. Today, you'll have a few more options that sport Leica's renowned image quality, yet come in a smaller, lighter (and more affordable) package: the Summicron-SL…

Mirrorless Lenses

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

1 month ago

It's always quiet before the storm, and the storm heading our way soon is B&H's own Depth of Field conference centered around fashion, wedding, portrait, and event photography. Being both in person and online this year means that anyone can experience it. In other news, RØDE released the…

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

1 month ago

This has been a light week with only a couple of announcements for those into video production. Tascam made a niftier version of its 32-bit handheld audio recorder with the Portacapture X6, and Teradek launched the Prism Mobile, a professional camera-back encoder for 4K HDR streaming.…

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B&H Photo News Roundup: Week of 15 January 2023

2 months ago

Lots of stuff on the agenda this week—some of which even shocked us! Most relevant to our creative audience is likely the Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G Lens, a fresh take on the mid-range standard zoom with an extra-wide starting focal length. Apple's surprise launch of upgraded…

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B&H Photo News Roundup: Week of 8 January 2023

2 months ago

Following CES is not an easy task, so one would think that this week would’ve been very quiet. This was mostly true in terms of huge announcements (e.g. cameras) although DJI, Sigma, and DZOFilm all had some notable releases. DJI’s biggest announcement is the new smallest pro gimbal in its lineup: the…

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Bosma Enters 8K Market with G1 Pro Cinema Camera

2 months ago

Although it’s not a recent reveal—Bosma has shown off an 8K camera for nearly two years—Bosma’s G1 Pro 8K Cinema Camera appears to be coming to customers very soon. The Micro Four Thirds system camera promises to deliver high-quality 8K imagery at an accessible price point. Using a 33MP 4/3" CMOS…

Cinema Cameras

B&H Photo News Roundup: Week of January 1, 2023

2 months ago

CES 2023 is dominating headlines this week, and it certainly seems like the show is returning to its pre-pandemic highs. For us, the most relevant bits revolve around photography and imaging tech, of which there is plenty to discuss. Panasonic takes top billing with the launch of the LUMIX S5 II series—its first camera with phase-detect autofocus. Nikon also got into the mix with lens…

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Canon Doubles Down on VR, PTZ, and Smart Camera Solutions

2 months ago

Canon’s ambitious moves in less-talked-about imaging spaces like PTZ and 3D seem to be coming together finally. At CES 2023, Canon revealed a more complete ecosystem and product lineup that has real-world uses for up-and-coming markets like 3D rendering, virtual/mixed reality systems, and enhanced live event coverage or streaming via PTZ camera setups. Suddenly, that interesting…

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Nikon Reveals Z 85mm f/1.2 and 26mm Lenses in Development

2 months ago

Nikon continues to strengthen its Z series lens lineup with the announcement that the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S and NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 lenses are in active development. The 85mm should check the box for an…

Mirrorless Lenses

Sony HT-A3000 Soundbar Review—A Compact Soundbar for all Spaces

2 months ago

Setting up a functional home office space/guest bedroom has been a never-ending journey. I was sure I wanted to add a 42" OLED TV to sit beside my computer to serve as a second display (when needed) and as entertainment, but a big uncertainty was finding a sound system to work with it. The room is small, and I wasn’t going to build out a true sound system, so a soundbar became the go-to option. I…

Soundbars

Netflix Approved: What It Means and Why It Matters for Cinema Cameras

3 months ago

Netflix is the streaming service. Many others have challenged it and many are doing well. Still, no one compares to the size of Netflix, or comes close in terms of outputting original content. As such, the camera technology decisions they make matter if you want to get a strong deal with the streaming giant for the new film or television series you’re shooting. “Netflix approved” means that…

Cinema Cameras