In my quest to find the perfect ballhead for my tripod, I stumbled across the Sirui K40X. What needs does this fill for me? I’ll get into details, but to begin It’s under $200, and looks like a gem…
Introduction In our studio one of our most crucial pieces of gear are our tripods. Tripods give us the flexibility to create stable and unique shots; from bracketed High Dynamic Range shots to slow shutter drags, to wild 15 shot composite images. All of this is made possible by using a tripod. With so many … Read more
If you own or are about to purchase a Sony A7 IV, then you must make sure you get the right lenses to pair it with! To be completely honest, most of the lenses that are available as a kit, and most “kit lenses” in general, will not do justice to the full potential of … Read more
Canon’s “L” flagship lenses have often been in the limelight as some of the best modern optics available, from their f/2 zooms to their f/1.2 primes. Today, however, in this Canon RF 100-400mm review, I’m going to tell you why I am just as excited about their more modest, compact, and affordable full-frame mirrorless lenses. … Read more
Regarded as one of the world’s leading camera and lens manufacturers, Nikon continues to revolutionize the photography (and videography) industry, as they have done for almost 100 years! Today, as in past decades, their “glass” is truly some of the best available. (There are also some attractive alternatives from other brands, too!) If you are … Read more
Sigma has announced a new full-frame mirrorless lens for the Sony E-mount: the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sport. This lens is yet another milestone for Sony’s E-mount; it’s the first third-party super-telephoto zoom to hit the coveted 600mm focal length. This is, believe it or not, the fourth milestone lens for Sony’s E-mount … Read more
Not only does the Ronin RS2 work great, it looks fantastic while doing it
Completing Nikon’s f/2.8 zoom holy trinity, this is one of the best 70-200mm f/2.8 zooms we have ever seen.
For all you content creators out there looking to take your video production value to the highest level, this is one of the best motion-control systems around.
Platypod, has announced the launch of its Kickstarter campaign for it’s latest creation; the Platyball – a “revolutionary” tripod ball head mount designed to help photographers and videographers focus more on getting the shot and less on set up. “Everything photographers and videographers know about tripods and ball heads is about to change,” said Larry … Read more
We review the “classic” Gitzo 100 year anniversary tripod. Is the presentation worth the price?
Note: We have an updated review of the Sigma 105 1.4 here. Sigma’s Art series lenses hold the allure of fantastic optics at prices that, while not classifiable as bargain-basement, still come in lower than first-party. The Sigma 105mm f/1.4 Art sparkles with this same promise, and in this particular case mimics a coveted Nikon … Read more
