Gear

    Hasselblad are introducing four new XCD lenses for the X1D medium format mirrorless camera

    Feb 28, 2017 John Aldred

    Hasselblad’s X1D camera was announced last year with much fanfare. The world’s first mirrorless medium format camera. It’s been out for a little while now,…

    10 reasons why this photographer switched from Canon to Sony

    Feb 28, 2017 John Aldred

    I know, I get it, you’re sick of all the “why I switched” posts, already. But, photographer Francisco Hernandez has some pretty compelling reasons for…

    Elinchrom literally launches the new ELB 1200 with amazing mid-air photo shoot

    Feb 28, 2017 John Aldred

    It’s become pretty clear by now that Elinchrom really like testing the limits of their gear. They’ve put them on drones, battled oceans, and lit…

    Hands on with the Godox Witstro AD200 Strobe

    Feb 28, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

    As we reported a few weeks ago, Godox has launched new Witstro AD200 Modular Strobe. It’s also called 200x or eVolv 200, so if you…

    Here are some reasons why you should love a cheap kit lens

    Feb 27, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

    When you bought your first DSLR, you probably got it with a kit lens. These lenses are cheap, and not really top-notch quality. If you…

    How pro cinema lens techs test their camera lenses with a projector

    Feb 27, 2017 John Aldred

    When most of us are testing out new lenses, it’s often a very subjective thing. And our testing exercises are rarely very scientific. In fact,…

    6 tips for getting more battery life from your Sony mirrorless camera

    Feb 27, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

    Sony shooters know that the battery on their cameras doesn’t last as with some other camera brands. This is especially the case with the mirrorless…

    The camera matters and here’s why, but it’s not in the way you’re thinking

    Feb 27, 2017 Jacob James

    For as long as I’ve been photographing, I’ve always had a soft spot for gear and the technical side of photography. In the beginning, I…

    This video shows why it’s crucial to calibrate your monitor

    Feb 26, 2017 Joseph Parry

    We’ve all heard it right? Calibrate your monitor otherwise, your colours will be different from what they should be, and your photographic work will become…

    The new Sigma 14mm f/1.8DG Art – Is it an astrophotographer’s dream lens?

    Feb 24, 2017 Allen Murabayashi

    When it comes to taking photos of stars, the best camera/lens combos are the ones that capture the most light. Some photographers like to use…