Gear

Tearing down the $2,200 Nikon 105mm f/1.4

Dec 6, 2016 John Aldred

When I see the phrase “for those of you following along at home” in a teardown article, I know it’s going to be a good…



Brilliant Bargain Basement Lens for Mirrorless Cameras

Dec 2, 2016 Brad Nichol

I’ve had my little NEX 5n marvel now for 5 years and long ago came to grips with its charms and deficits and reached a…



This is what the medium format Fuji GFX shutter sounds like

Nov 27, 2016 John Aldred

There’s something about the sound of a camera’s shutter that speaks differently to different people. I know people who’ve even refused to use certain cameras…



Nikon 14mm vs Nikon 16mm Fisheye + Lens Correction

Nov 25, 2016 JP Danko

I have been using both the Nikon 14mm f/2.8 and the Nikon 16mm f/2.8 fisheye for a while now, and I have been noticing that…



You can now use Nikon lenses on all Sony bodies

Nov 22, 2016 John Aldred

With the number of people making the shift from more traditional DSLRs to Sony mirrorless systems, adapters are often a way of life. I have…



Extension tubes open up a whole new world of photography!

Nov 21, 2016 Ben Cherry

With travel photography, one of the issues is prioritising equipment. You simply can’t carry everything you could possibly want to bring. If you do then…



Easily and cheaply record external audio for cameras without microphone sockets

Nov 17, 2016 John Aldred

If you want the best sound in your video, you really do need an external microphone. Many cameras today offer the ability to plug a…



Shooting wildlife with a crop sensor vs full frame & 1.4x teleconverter

Nov 15, 2016 John Aldred

The crop vs full frame debate will never end. Of that there is little doubt. The truth is, for the vast majority of people out…



The Flashpoint StreakLight 360 has the funniest instructions ever. Including “You might DIE” reference

Oct 28, 2016 Udi Tirosh

The Flashpoint StreakLight 360 is known by many names. Godox, for example,  sells it as the Witstro AD360II. But there is a solid reason to buy that strobe…



Apple’s new MacBook Pro features a second touchscreen retina display

Oct 28, 2016 John Aldred

Hot on the heels of Microsoft’s new Surface Studio, Apple have announced the new MacBook Pro. What is their thinnest and lightest unit ever, the new…