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.
Shawn C. Steiner
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It seems that, this time, Sony has made a camera that will make even the most steadfast DSLR shooters pause and consider mirrorless cameras, if only for a second. That, in itself, makes the a7RII a huge accomplishment and makes me extremely lucky for the opportunity to take it out for a test drive.
I was given just one weekend with the …
11 years ago
The usual cameras that come through the B&H offices are what you would expect: DSLRs, long zoom point-and-shoots, mirrorless, etc... But every once in a while a company will come by with something completely different. The Olympus Air A01 is one of these cameras and, luckily, after spending a weekend with it I found…
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With a newfound appreciation for older manual-focus glass through the use of adapters on contemporary cameras, users and manufacturers have been seeking ways to make focusing easier through a variety of different techniques. One of these techniques is focus peaking, an aid that has been very common with videographers and filmmakers, but is just now finding its way into photographers' hands. This…
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The ultimate in resolution for full-frame DSLRs: this is what Canon’s latest 50-megapixel 5DS and 5DS R offer users. These cameras take a huge leap forward in resolution for the legendary 5D series and, when one looks at the files, they are impressively sharp and detailed. I was also able to observe the main differences between the two models and zoom almost endlessly into those images. It was a…
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Long gone are the days of having to pick between color or black-and-white film stocks before setting out the door. We have now entered a digital world where many critical artistic decisions are made long after the initial image is created. Leica has decided to change that by offering a new camera that makes images only in black-and-white, allowing photographers to solidify their vision and…
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With Canon’s introduction of the high-resolution, full-frame 50.6MP CMOS sensor in the EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R DSLRs, many photographers are wondering which model is best for them. Luckily, there is only one major difference between the two cameras, and that is the implementation of a low-pass filter (LPF) cancellation effect in the 5DS R.
Most DSLRs, including the…
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Image stabilization, or vibration reduction, O.I.S., Optical SteadyShot, SR, VC, VR, MEGA O.I.S., and other equally catchy monikers, are technologies that enable photographers to take pictures under lighting conditions that once upon a time would have been considered too iffy for capturing sharp still images. Depending on the make, model, and vintage of your IS-enabled camera or lens, image…
11 years ago
A light meter provides crucial information to photographers and cinematographers for their work; it provides a measurement of the exposure, tells users exactly what shutter speed/aperture combination to use based on the 18% gray standard, and can even provide detailed charts and graphs on the quality and color of the lights one is using. Generally, it will be seen as a tool to check exposure…
11 years ago
An on-camera flash, also known brand-wise as a “speedlight” or “speedlite,” is an indispensible accessory for many photographers; it provides additional light when conditions become too dark to handhold your camera comfortably, allows you to achieve more balanced exposures in daylight, permits freezing of fast-moving subjects, and can also be used to control or trigger other flash light sources.…
11 years ago
Fulfill your wide-angle dreams with Sony’s full-frame FE 28mm f/2 Lens for E-mount cameras, which is capable of accepting dedicated conversion lenses to create either an ultra-wide 21mm or a 16mm…
11 years ago
Tamron has recently released the first full-frame-compatible ultra-wide-angle zoom to have a fast f/2.8 constant aperture and built-in image stabilization, the SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD…
11 years ago
Eliminate cables with the Vello FreeWave Captain Wireless TTL Triggering System, a new TTL-compatible flash trigger for Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II and Nikon i-TTL systems. You can fire flashes and cameras from up to 300' away, indoors and outdoors, thanks to the…
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Thinking of venturing into the ultra-wide-angle domain? Well, look no further than Canon’s latest offering, the EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens, which brings image stabilization to the game in addition to improved optics. Ideal for landscape and architectural…
11 years ago
Following Sony Japan’s announcement last week, Sony USA has now officially announced the…
