Gear

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

Feb 27, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

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 Kalinin

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…



The LAB-BOX multi-format film developing tank lets you eliminate the darkroom

Feb 24, 2017 John Aldred

When I first stumbled across this, I thought it was a pretty neat idea. Of course, it’s not an entirely new idea. Agfa used to…



Sony’s new SD card is the world’s fastest with transfer speeds of 300MB/sec

Feb 23, 2017 John Aldred

I can still remember the days when a 16X CompactFlash card was considered quite fast at a nippy 2.4MB/sec. It was a good time. Dinosaurs…



The best LED video lighting kit you can get for $500

Feb 22, 2017 John Aldred

With as much competition as there is in today’s LED marketplace, it can be tough to know what’s worth buying. There’s so many models out…



Fujinon announces two cinema zoom lenses for Sony E-mount

Feb 22, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

Fujinon has announced two new cinema zoom lenses: MK 18-55mm T2.9 and MK 50-135mm T2.9. They are fast, compact, versatile, and affordable. If you are…