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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Take the Pledge! Protect Your Data on World Backup Day

2 months ago

“I solemnly swear to back up my important documents and precious memories on March 31.” That is the pledge for World Backup Day, an organization whose goal is to make sure your personal data is safe. It is a noble mission, and B&H would like to do our part to spread the message and help provide some resources so you can start…

Storage Solutions

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The Best Cinematic Drones for Filmmaking

The Best Cinema Drones for Filmmaking

5 months ago

Taking to the skies to capture breathtaking footage has never been easier. Modern drones are not only incredible filmmaking tools they are also becoming more affordable and accessible. Filmmakers looking to take flight will want to find something that can capture cinematic imagery…

Drones & Aerial Imaging

Aerial Cinematography

Holiday 2024

Year in Review

Lighting Tools for Macro Photography

6 months 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…

Photographers! Don’t Forget These Smaller Studio Accessories

6 months ago

New cameras or lenses are great, but they’re not always the easiest gift to give every holiday season. Rather than spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars to please a photographer in your life, you might consider some smaller expendables that every photographer needs. They might not be the snazziest gifts out there, but your photographer will be grateful to have them. Gaffer Tape To non-…

Photography Accessories

Holiday 2024

Best Gifts for Food Photographers

6 months ago

Macro Photography

Macro Lenses

Holiday 2024

How to Pick a Photo Printer

6 months ago

One of the best pieces of advice I like giving photographers is that they should print their photos. For many, this will mean going to a lab or print shop, in which case you should learn about profiling and calibration. The rest of you are likely more interested in getting your hands dirty and printing on your own at home. This guarantees you have full control over the entire production process,…

Printers & Accessories

Holiday 2024

12 Great Gifts for Emerging Filmmakers

6 months 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 2024

Leica Q3 43 Adds Natural Perspective to Q Lineup

7 months ago

There have been many iterations and variations of the Leica Q since its inception, and all have shared the same phenomenal 28mm Summilux lens. That lens has lasted through collaborations, exterior redesigns, and even multiple sensor generations—which is an impressive feat considering ever-increasing sensor resolutions. Today, that lens gets a partner with the release of the…

Digital Cameras

Point & Shoot Cameras

OWC Atlas Pro CFexpress Type A Cards Unlock V4.0 Speeds

8 months ago

OWC has been aggressively pushing into the memory card space over the past few years—a move that only seems natural for a company already known for creating excellent storage solutions. With a history of reliable and fast memory options, it should come as no surprise that their card offerings feature top-of-the-line specs or push the media further than it has in the past. That is certainly the…

Memory Cards & Accessories

Memory Card Readers

B&H Monthly News Roundup: August 2024

8 months ago

August was crazy at B&H! Big-name brands like Sony, Godox, FUJIFILM, and tons more unveiled a treasure trove of new products and gear—everything from camcorders and actions cams to all-new samplers, sound recorders, and mics. In this video, we round up and break down all of the exciting product releases we saw in August, as well as a look ahead at what’s coming soon. The video ends with Doug…

News Roundup

B&H Monthly News Roundup: July 2024

9 months ago

Learn all about the exciting new releases from July 2024, including the top-of-the-line Canon EOS R1, the do-it-all Canon EOS R5 Mark II, Sony’s ZV-E10 II, and plenty more. B&H’s own Doug Guerra runs us through all the new gear—even making sure to touch on items we haven’t even had the opportunity to get our hands on to ensure you are up-to-date on all the latest gear.

News Roundup

B&H Photo News Roundup: Week of July 28th, 2024

9 months ago

After the mega news that was the Canon EOS R1 and R5 Mark II, things have slowed down a bit. That doesn't mean there isn't anything new to share. The biggest bits of news from the past couple weeks come from Tamron and Atomos—both well-known and highly-regarded companies that make products for everyday photographers and videographers and not just pros. Tamron is truly aiming for everyone with…

News Roundup

B&H Photo News Roundup: Week of July 14th, 2024

9 months ago

The summer doldrums are turning out to be anything but dull thanks to Canon's launch of the flagship EOS R1 and professional…

News Roundup

First-Year Photo Student? Here's What You Will Need!

10 months ago

If you're a student about to embark on a photography degree, you might be wondering what equipment you'll need to have a successful year. Not to fear! We have put together our own list, complete with recommendations, to guide you. Let's get started. Camera Okay, this is the obvious one. If you are going into photography as your full-time degree, you are going to want your own camera equipment.…

Photography Accessories

B&H Photo News Roundup: Week of July 7th, 2024

10 months ago

Hope you enjoyed the holiday break because we are back with a few pieces of exciting news. The biggest is Sony’s first camera announcement of the year: the ZV-E10 II. Sony’s vlogging-centric ZV series has been a hit, and the second generation of their APS-C mirrorless model is…

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