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The Best Product Photography Backdrops and How to Use Them

December 7, 2025

Like window displays from the days of brick & mortar, the photos that companies use to sell their products have been purposefully designed to make a positive first impression. Afterall, within the realm of marketing, appearance definitely matters. In fact, a study from a few years back found that “93% of consumers consider visual appearance ... Read more

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Optical Zoom VS Digital Zoom – What’s The Difference?

December 6, 2025

These days, almost every camera with a built-in lens has some sort of a “zoom” label on it. However, not all types of zoom are created equal, especially if you include cell phone cameras. There are two major different technologies that are used: digital zoom, and optical zoom. What’s The Difference Between Digital And Optical ... Read more

8 Reasons Why Your Photos Are Blurry and How To Fix Them

December 5, 2025

In this video, Tony and Chelsea Northrup give 8 common reasons why your photos are blurry and also gives ways to fix each.

Linogy Rechargeable Battery System – A Smarter Way to Stay Powered | Review

December 5, 2025

For photographers and videographers juggling flash units, wireless triggers, audio gear, and other battery-hungry tools, managing AA and AAA batteries can be a quiet nuisance. Linogy’s all-in-one rechargeable battery system aims to solve that, not just with faster charging, but smarter management, safer operation, and an environmental angle worth noting. As we head into the ... Read more

How To Become A Wedding Videographer – A Step by Step Guide

December 4, 2025

Getting started as a wedding videographer can be very overwhelming, especially when you don't have a clue where to start. Thankfully we've got you covered with a quick start guide to help you figure out the steps you need to follow to get your videography career moving in the right direction.

5 Reasons to Try Impossible Things AI Culling Inside Lightroom Classic

December 3, 2025

If you’ve ever spent hours (or days) culling thousands of wedding, portrait, or event images, you know the pain. And while plenty of tools promise faster culling, most miss the mark, sacrificing emotion for efficiency or forcing you to switch apps and break your workflow. Impossible Things is aiming to change that with a culling ... Read more

Photography Challenge: Portraits in a Car

December 2, 2025

Scrolling through Instagram you’ll come across some creative and unique shoot concepts and locations, but if there is anything 2020 taught us… we’ve got to work with what we’ve got. Instead of heading out to a fancy location to film our YouTube video this week, we opted for something more convenient. This week, we’re going ... Read more

Imagen Video Brings AI-Powered Color Grading to Premiere Pro with New LUT-Driven Workflow

December 2, 2025

Imagen has launched Imagen Video, a new AI-powered color-grading tool designed for high-volume wedding and event videographers. It is now available in Beta and completely free to use. Videographers can start a new project immediately, with no credit card or subscription required. Via this platform, Imagen Video aims to remove one of the most time-consuming ... Read more

Filmora V15’s AI Extend: A New Tool for Smoothing Clips and Stretching Moments

December 1, 2025

What happens when a moment ends too soon on camera? For editors, that often means jumping through hoops—reshooting, looping footage, or faking slow motion—to create a smoother transition or preserve the emotional beat. Wondershare introduced AI Extend inside Filmora V15, using AI frame generation to extend clips by up to eight seconds without traditional interpolation ... Read more

7 Winter Photography Tips, Ideas, and Examples

December 1, 2025

If you think wintertime is an excuse to put your camera away and stay warm indoors, think again. Winter photography can be one of the most rewarding challenges you’ll face as a photographer, whether you’re interested in landscapes, cityscapes, seascapes, wildlife, or even portraits. In this article, we’ll cover a variety of tips, ideas, and ... Read more

Camera Reviews and News Accessories

Hohem iSteady MT2 Gimbal Review

August 14, 2024

Matthew Saville

In recent years, the popularity of gimbals has skyrocketed, and for good reason! These nifty devices allow videographers and content ...

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Zhiyun Crane 2S Pro Kit Review – An Affordable Filmmaking Kit To Get You Recording At A Professional Level

February 10, 2025

David Crewe

As Pye mentioned in his review of the Weebill-S, “One of the most noticeable differences between professional and amateur video ...

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Smartta SliderMini 2 Review | A fully motorized, ultra-portable slider for under $400!

February 20, 2024

Matthew Saville

If you’re looking for a portable, affordable, and fully motorized slider to capture videos or time-lapses with, then you’re in ...

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Fujifilm X100V Real-World Camera Review | Head to Head Series

August 14, 2024

Pye

Our new Head to Head Series is here to offer HONEST, objective gear reviews and share what it's like to actually live with the products and use them in real-world situations.

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Torvol Drone Explorer Backpack Review – More Versatile Than Just Another Drone Backpack

April 1, 2024

David Crewe

We get a lot of bags to review here at SLR Lounge, and this was my first Drone-Centric one to test out, well, ever! So after a lot of back and forth in the studio with the rest of the team and the bags they have tested and own, we're all pretty happy with the quality and variety of uses for the Torvol Drone Explorer.

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Canon RF 85 f/1.2L USM Review | The Best 85mm Ever?

October 17, 2024

Jason Henington

After putting the Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM through its paces, I can say that this is simply the best 85mm lens I've ever used.

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Synology DS1618+ 6 Bay NAS Review – Professional Grade Backup Solutions Have Never Been This Easy

February 10, 2025

J. Cassario

The DS1618+ from Synology puts a professional grade backup solution in an easy, affordable, and flexible package that both beginners and experts will love.

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Sandmarc iPhone Lens Review – A Fun Entry Into The World of High Quality Mobile Photography

November 19, 2020

David Crewe

These well built iPhone lenses from Sandmarc are a less expensive alternative to Moment and many other systems on the market.

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Fuji X-T30 Review – Outstanding Performance In A Tiny Package

February 27, 2020

Justin Haugen

Fuji’s latest APS-C camera (X-T30) has a lot to offer at a more than reasonable price point of $899 (body only) for advanced enthusiasts and pros looking for a vacation from their larger daily carry.