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Joseph Cha

I'm a photographer and cinematographer based in Southern California. When I don't have a camera in my face I enjoy going to the movies and dissecting the story telling and visual aesthetics.

DSLR vs Mirrorless Cameras | Which Is the Right Option for You?

August 14, 2024February 20, 2022 by Joseph Cha

DSLR vs Mirrorless cameras, which is better? Is there even a correct answer? Pye and I go head to head to discuss the pros and cons of each and debate which is better.

Categories Photography Tips Tags dslr, mirrorless, Sony A7R, gear talk

Why Film Is Still Better Than Digital

January 12, 2023January 17, 2020 by Joseph Cha

Shooting film nowadays seems like a novelty reserved for grandparents and hipsters, but does it still hold its ground in a world where everything is digital?

Categories Photography Tips, Portrait Photography

The Best Adapters For Sony Mirrorless Cameras

February 18, 2024January 29, 2016 by Joseph Cha

In this video and article I’ll be going over the best adapters for the Sony E-Mount system.

Categories Camera Reviews and News, Sony Cameras and Lenses Tags metabones, aputure, Fotodiox, e-mount adapters

Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 Review | Uncompromising Quality

November 12, 2015November 12, 2015 by Joseph Cha

I’ve been using the Otus 55mm for a few months now, taking this massive camera with me everywhere I went, and I can say it has performed remarkably everywhere I went.

Categories Camera Reviews and News Tags zeiss, Otus, 55mm

Sony a7R II vs Canon 5DS | A Quick Comparison

October 16, 2015October 15, 2015 by Joseph Cha

We have 2 new high megapixel hitters, the Canon 5DS and the Sony a7R II. There’s not enough room in this bakery for 2 high megapixel cameras, so which one takes the cake? Find out in this video and article!

Categories Camera Reviews and News Tags Canon, Sony, 5Ds, a7rii

The Everyday Messenger by Peak Design: A Review On The Perfect Photography Bag

August 12, 2024September 14, 2015 by Joseph Cha

The Everyday Messenger is a bag that’s perfect for photographers in any situation in life. Whether you’re out getting coffee, at the beach, biking, hiking, etc, the Everyday Messenger is the bag for you.

Categories Camera Reviews and News Tags review, kickstarter, Peak Design, messenger bags, photography bags

6 Artistic Photo Effects Using Tripods

November 25, 2024August 28, 2015 by Joseph Cha

In this video we have 6 artistic photo effects that you can achieve with a tripod!

Categories Camera Reviews and News, Camera Tripods Tags MeFOTO, Tripods, mofoto tripods

Friday Funny: What’s Your Photographer Name? (and More Photography Humor)

October 22, 2024August 7, 2015 by Joseph Cha

It’s Friday and we’re a bit bored here at the office. So, we created this infographic.

Categories Photography Tips Tags Friday Funny, Photographer name inforgraphic

6 Easy Ways to Get Creative Photos

February 17, 2024July 8, 2015 by Joseph Cha

Sometimes inspiration can be stuck in traffic, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait for it to arrive. Get your creativity going with these 6 tips that will motivate you to try new things!

Categories Photography Tips Tags Silhouette, creative photos, shoot through, foreground bokeh

4 Camera Movements You Can Do With A Slider

May 29, 2024June 4, 2015 by Joseph Cha

A slider is a unique tool in a cinematographers kit that has many uses. Here are 4 basic movements you can do with a slider.

Categories Videography and Cinematography Tags slider, cinematographer, From Stills to Motion

5 Essential Tips for Flying Travel Photographers

February 17, 2024May 26, 2015 by Joseph Cha

In this article we have 5 tips for any photography who has to travel via plane

Categories Photography Tips, Macro Photography Tags airport travel photography, travel photography

Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 Review

February 17, 2024December 10, 2014 by Joseph Cha
zeiss otus 85mm f/1.4

The best 85mm lens ever, but does that mean it’s right for you? Find out in this article and video!

Categories Camera Reviews and News Tags gear talk
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