Gear

2019 DIYP Holiday Gift Guide – Accessories & Gadgets

Dec 16, 2019 John Aldred

All photographers and filmmakers have accessories and doohickies in their bags to help them with their pursuits. And now that we’ve covered cameras, lenses, lights,…



Zenit M camera is now available in the US and it’s priced like a Leica

Dec 16, 2019 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Legendary Russian brand Zenit made a comeback last year with a full-frame digital mirrorless camera Zenit M. After a long wait, the camera is now…



2019 DIYP Holiday Gift Guide – Lighting

Dec 13, 2019 John Aldred

With cameras and lenses out of the way, it’s time to light your scene. So, you’ll need lights. I’ve noticed a distinct trend over the…



2019 DIYP Holiday Gift Guide – Lenses

Dec 12, 2019 John Aldred

Yesterday, we kicked off our 2019 gift guide with cameras. Today it’s time for the lenses. We had a think about some of our new…



Beginners, do you really need a camera bag?

Dec 11, 2019 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

If you’re just starting out in photography, chances are you’ve bought a camera with a kit lens and added a memory card and a strap…



This is why TV cameras are still huge and ridiculously expensive

Dec 6, 2019 John Aldred

Over the past couple of decades, very high-quality video-capable cameras have down a lot in both price and size. So, why then, are the camera…



Venus Optics expands their Z-Mount and RF-mount range with 12mm f/2.8, 25mm f/2.8 and 100mm f/2.8 lenses

Dec 4, 2019 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Earlier this year, Venus Optics launched two wide-angle lenses for Nikon Z. The company is now expanding its Z-mount line, along with the Canon RF…



These lens adapters turn your vintage glass into tilt-shift lenses for modern mirrorless cameras

Dec 3, 2019 John Aldred

The tilt-shift effect has become really popular in recent years as more people have discovered that these lenses exist and the miniaturising effect they…



Google explains how Pixel phones use AI for astrophotography

Nov 29, 2019 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Ever since the first video and images leaked, we knew that the new Google Pixel 4 was capable of shooting astrophotography, even handheld. If you…



How to spend $1,000,000 on photography gear at B&H this Black Friday

Nov 29, 2019 John Aldred

While the world is looking for bargains today, we thought we’d look at the opposite end of the spectrum, the most expensive gear we could…