Gear

The Zeiss Otus 85/1.4 – A Lens Made For Portraits With Strong Wallet-Impact

Sep 8, 2014 Udi Tirosh

Looks like Zeiss engineers are finally allowed out of their basements after completing (and launching)  the Loxia lens line last week and releasing a new…



Why Leaf Shutter Lenses Matter

Sep 6, 2014 R.J. Kern

Have you wondered how something as simple as a lens design might shape your approach to off-camera lighting? And what if that same lens could…



Sigma Gearing to Aim at Tamron With New Massive Telephoto Lens

Sep 6, 2014 Maaz Khan

It’s that time of the year again, and with Photokina back in session comes the inevitable new gear announcements, as well as the rumors leading…



Sony Aims To Turn Smartphones Into Full DSLRs with the QX1 and QX30

Sep 3, 2014 Maaz Khan

Yesterday, Sony’s upcoming QX1 was leaked onto the internet, giving us our first look at the lens mount and exactly what it’s expected to bring…



Zeiss Starts New Manual Focus, Manual Exposure Loxia Line

Sep 2, 2014 Udi Tirosh

Zeiss believes that the digital market has not lost its passion for manual glass and are announcing a new family of lenses – the Loxia….



A Review of the Ondu 135 Panoramic Pinhole Camera

Aug 29, 2014 Jeff Guyer

In the world of photography products, there aren’t many surprises. We see variations on themes. New strap styles may seek to innovate (and sometimes succeed),…



Pentax K-S1: A DSLR Camera Built for a Generation of Beginners

Aug 28, 2014 Maaz Khan

Typically, DSLR cameras aren’t really ever about fashion over form. Almost every high-end model out there comes in a bulky black, various buttons surrounding an…



Sony’s a5100 Brings a Fast Mirrorless in a Smaller Package

Aug 18, 2014 Maaz Khan

With six months passing by since the release of the a6000, last night held the announcement of Sony’s new compact alternative to the mirrorless camera….



Creating A Children Photography Studio On A Budget

Aug 14, 2014 Elizabeth Moore

Let’s face it: the thought of taking an existing space and converting it into a studio can be daunting to say the least! As a…



8 Reasons Why You Need A Prime Lens

Aug 11, 2014 Jeff Guyer

Life if full of all kinds of debates, both practical and philosophical. Chocolate or vanilla? Dogs or cats? Paper or plastic? Window or aisle? Jazz…