Gear
Using primes or zooms for portraits? Here are pros and cons of both
Dec 23, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Choosing prime or zoom lenses is mainly a matter of preference. And what to choose when you’re shooting portraits? Many photographers would rather reach for…
The Inrigo is a “smart” completely waterproof backpack to protect your gear in any conditions
Dec 21, 2017
John Aldred
I probably own more bags than probably any other item of photography gear. Which is saying something coming from somebody who owns 15 Nikons. None…
Is it time to switch to Windows for video editing? Philip Bloom thinks so
Dec 21, 2017
John Aldred
Quite a few folks seem to have been considering the switch from Apple to Microsoft ever since the whole MacBook Pro dongle thing. Not everybody,…
Hasselblad announce adapter to let you use XPan lenses on your X1D medium format digital camera
Dec 21, 2017
John Aldred
Since its launch, the Hasselblad X1D lens variety hasn’t been huge. It was initially announced along with the 30mm f/3.5, 45mm f/3.5, and 90mm f/3.2. Since then,…
7 reasons why a 50mm lens needs to be part of your kit
Dec 20, 2017
John Aldred
The 50mm lens, often called the “nifty fifty”, is a popular lens. The f/1.8 version for Nikon, Canon and many other brands is very inexpensive…
Leica cameras aren’t expensive enough so they made a Limited Edition run of 100 red ones
Dec 19, 2017
John Aldred
For the Leica shooter in your life who has everything, what do you get them this Christmas? A red Leica M, of course. Although, you’ll…
How DSLR autofocus works and why cross type points are important
Dec 15, 2017
John Aldred
For most people, exactly how phase detection autofocus in a DSLR works is a mystery. All we know is that the AF in the camera…
The High Sight Mini is a cablecam for your gimbal
Dec 14, 2017
John Aldred
Once only in the domains of Hollywood and high-end sports, cablecams have started to become more common of late. There are a number of DIY…
The Sony A7RIII is the fastest camera out there for tethered shooting, moving photos in under a second
Dec 12, 2017
John Aldred
Of all the features I’ve read about regarding the Sony A7RIII, this is the one that’s probably impressed me the most. I don’t often shoot…
8 tools every cinematographer needs in their “Ditty bag”
Dec 12, 2017
John Aldred
Every photographer or filmmaker has things that go into their bag, even if they’re working as part of a team. There are things that you…