Reviews

The Best AI Software for Portraits in 2022

Dec 21, 2022 David Williams

AI is here to make our lives easier while getting stronger editing. And it’s improving on a day-to-day basis. So far, we’ve compared AI Upscaling,…



I just found my new favorite video roller case – the Pro Light Reloader Spin 55

Dec 12, 2022 Udi Tirosh

I tend to be somewhat on the better-safe-than-sorry side when it comes to shooting and traveling. Aside from the obvious camera and lenses, I usually…



Book review: Extraordinary Women With Cameras – 35 Photographers Who Changed How We See the World

Dec 7, 2022 Dunja Đuđić

Many photographers have left their mark and changed the course of history since the first photograph was taken. But in her book, author Darcy Reed…



Is TTArtisan’s new 35mm F0.95 lens the Noctilux for Fujifilm X-mount?

Nov 30, 2022 Keith Wee

After releasing their first autofocus lens for Fujifilm X-mount, the TTArtisan 27mm ƒ2.8 (review here), TTArtisan is here again with a pleasant surprise in its…



The SmallRig RC 450B is a medium power LED light in a streamlined package

Nov 24, 2022 Udi Tirosh

A few months ago, SmallRig entered the LED lighting market with the RC120 and RC220 COB units (reviewed here and here). Even in our initial…



Testing six AI-based noise reduction programs for astrophotography

Nov 22, 2022 Alan Dyer

In a detailed technical blog I compare six AI-based noise reduction programs for the demands of astrophotography. Some can work wonders. Others can ruin your…



DIYP reviews the Sirui Dragon flexible LED light strip

Nov 14, 2022 Udi Tirosh

The market for photo and video LEDs is becoming quite commoditized. Having good CRI (95+), both RGB and white LEDs, or an app, is not…



I am shooting over 100 weddings in 2022, and I just moved from Strobes to LEDs

Nov 4, 2022 Tom Saimon

It may sound crazy, but by the end of 2022, I will have shot over 100 weddings. It was quite a tolling year, but I…



Hands on with the ShiftCam ProGrip

Oct 31, 2022 David Williams

Smartphone photography is on the rise, there’s no question, and we’ve had our eye on the ShiftCam ecosystem since their Kickstarter announcements. The ShiftCam ProGrip…



The PortKeys LH5P II monitor is also a clever camera remote

Oct 20, 2022 Udi Tirosh

If you are shooting video, you know how annoying those built-in camera monitors can be. Even if they are slightly bigger. Even if they tilt….