Reviews

    What are Canvas backdrops and why you should own one
    Dec 30, 2018 Tom Saimon

    A canvas backdrop is a backdrop made, well, from a canvas. Canvas is a type of fabric that absorbs paint well, so it is often…

    DIYP reviews the WEEBILL LAB, probably best gimbal for small mirrorless cameras
    Dec 16, 2018 Udi Tirosh

    I first saw Zhiyun’s Weebill LAB gimbal at IBC 2018 and then two weeks later in Photokina. When I saw it first, it was alongside…

    The DJI Osmo Pocket goes up against the Hero 7 Black in these side-by-side comparisons
    Dec 4, 2018 John Aldred

    When the GoPro Hero 7 Black was announced it was lauded as the “Gimbal killer” with some pretty amazing built-in image stabilisation. It’s even convinced…

    The Deity S-Mic 2 shotgun microphone punches well above its weight
    Nov 26, 2018 John Aldred

    Amongst the various types of microphone that are available, a good shotgun microphone is probably my favourite. It’s certainly the type of microphone I use…

    Can a browser based Photoshop clone compete with Photoshop? I took PHOTOPEA for a high end retouching test
    Nov 20, 2018 Stefan Kohler

    A few days ago I’ve heard about a browser-based Photoshop clone. Of course, I had to test it – not only because I love these…

    This studio simulation is so good, I am recreating my entire portfolio as CGI
    Nov 11, 2018 Stefan Kohler

    Being kind of a computer geek, I found myself looking for a good way to simulate studio lights. I tried Blender, Cinema 4D, and other…

    Retouching Toolkit 3.0 initial review – it kicks butt
    Oct 30, 2018 Pratik Naik

    When Conny told me about the brand new Retouching Toolkit 3.0, it almost felt too good to be true. Can you imagine having a more…

    Yashica Y35 DigiFilm camera review & teardown – “Don’t buy this sh*t”
    Oct 22, 2018 John Aldred

    Kickstarter projects often get a pretty negative response from the get-go, especially in the photography world. And while many people forget that it’s simply a…

    Light painting tools war: PixelStick Vs Magilight
    Oct 16, 2018 Udi Tirosh

    A few years back I heard of an interesting photography device. The Pixel Stick. It is a light painting tool that can “paint” images in the…

    How does the Samyang AF 14mm 2.8 stack up against the 3X priced Canon 14mm 2.8 lens
    Oct 15, 2018 Tom Saimon

    When it comes to buying a new lens, the question is always there: Do I buy the Brand’s lens (Canon, Nikon, etc.) or do I…