It is no surprise that the two tech companies, Sony and Panasonic, are leading the pack when it comes to the UHD 4K movement. Whereas other camera manufacturers are just that, camera manufacturers, the joint developers of the AVCHD format have a long-standing heritage in video and set the bar for what consumers should expect when … Read more
The Fujifilm GFX (along with the Hasselblad X1D to some extent) sits in a particularly awkward position than other mirrorless systems. When a new mirrorless camera hits the market those photographers who are the early adopters of the system usually rely on existing vintage and modern lenses to fill gaps until native ones become available. [REWIND: LAOWA MAGIC FORMAT CONVERTER | … Read more
There has been a flood of high-quality, battery-powered monolights and speedlights that have hit the market over the last few years. Third-party flash manufacturers like Profoto and Broncolor set an incredibly high bar in terms of power, quality, and cost, edging out Paul C. Buff products in a number of studios. Though not in the … Read more
From rangefinders to 35mm to DSLRs, take a trip through history at how cameras have evolved over time in these interesting GIFs.
What camera should I buy for my upcoming trip? This is one of the most common questions any photographer gets from family and friends looking for more than an iPhone but reluctant to spend a ton or carry massive DSLRs. Of the options out there, the Sony a6500 will undoubtedly come up in the conversation. … Read more
Photographers LOVE to say “it’s not the camera, it’s the photographer!” …Then they pull out their $5,000 camera, slap on a $2,000 lens and a $500 flash,
Panasonic teased the photography world back in September with their follow-up to the beloved GH4, but the announcement was surprisingly lights on specs. Today however, at CES, the GH5 was officially released with a slew of upgraded for both the photo and video inclined. [REWIND: 5 THINGS THE SONY E MOUNT SYSTEM IS STILL MISSING] In … Read more
Micro Four Thirds (m43 from here on) is a relatively new format, but has been at the absolute forefront of technology since it’s introduction and has carved it’s way through a seemingly impossible road to become a format that many consider equal to, and in some cases, better than the standard DSLR.
Adobe is rolling out some new features for Lightroom CC and Lightroom for iOS; here’s a quick rundown of what to look for. PSA: There have been some assertions from some* photographers we know that the update to LR is making LR slower to load images, so ensure all your speed optimization settings like using … Read more
The first thing that strikes you about the Zeiss Batis 85/1.8 is the design. It’s smooth, sleek, has contoured edges and everything is neatly flush and gorgeous. Even the focus ring, no longer a knotty groove, but in its place a smooth rubberized ring that feels quite natural to the touch. From the blue rubber weather … Read more
Comparable to starting your journey as a Pokemon trainer given the option of squirtle, bulbasaur, or charmander, the same goes for trying to choose a camera. They are all gifted in different areas and some have weaknesses where others find strength. Every camera is different, but at the end of the day, they all “catch” … Read more
Tokina’s new 24-70mm 2.8 costs 50% less than the Nikon and Canon counterparts, but performs better according to DxO.
