What Panasonic Can & Must Do To Stay Relevant In Video Against Sony

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

New Lens Adapters for the Fujifilm GFX Include a Contax 645 AF Adapter

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

Godox Announces Firmware Update Allowing for Cross-brand TTL and HSS Support

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

Sony a6500 Review | The Perfect Camera For Travel Photography?

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

Entering Beast Mode | Panasonic Releases the Long-Awaited GH5

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

Lightroom CC & Lightroom For iOS Updated | Reference View & Full Manual Camera Control For iOS

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

Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 | A Concise Review Of A Sexy 85

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

Instagram Toolbox: Choosing a Camera To Take Great Instagram Photos

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