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Fujifilm XH2 long-term review, a solid hybrid camera body
Roman Fox
Initially, I wasn’t fussed about the Fujifilm XH2 because I already had the XH2s for my video work and the XT5 for photography. I loved...
Mastering live music photography: Insights from a concert photographer
Scott Diussa
Live music photography is a blend of artistry, technical skill, and passion. With more than 30 years of experience capturing live music, I’d like to...
Lens review: Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN ART
Dustin Abbott
Sigma’s 18-35mm F1.8 that was released nearly ten years ago became a cult favorite, particularly with the video crowd. Even full frame users often used it...
How to build your own laser-powered DIY shutter speed tester
Don Goodman-Wilson
My collection of analog cameras is in a state. Specifically, in the state of “I have no idea whether the shutter speeds on these things...
In the digital era with AI, what is a fake photograph?
Simon King
Is the “realness” of a photograph purely down to how one chooses to define what a photograph is? All kinds of media have become diluted...
If you are a traveling videographer or a movie-making traveller, consider the Holdland Original Backpack
Yotam Tirkel
When it comes to traveling with gear, there are two schools. Some consider themselves creators who happen to travel, and some would say they are...
A preview of the Fujifilm GF500mm f/5.6 lens
Michael Clark
The FUJIFILM GF500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR lens ($3499) has now been officially announced. The GF500mm focal length on the GFX cameras is the...
Nikon 28-400mm f/4-8, the best all-purpose lens I’ve ever used
Reed Hoffmann
When Nikon announced a new 28-400mm, f/4-8 lens in March (buy here), I didn’t get very excited. After all, lenses that attempt to cover an extreme...
Boundless positive feedback will not make you a better photographer
Simon King
It’s nice to hear nice things from others after you’ve put a lot of work into something. It’s nice to hear nice things when you’ve...
I nearly missed the Aurora Borealis in Austria, but then it blew me away
Markus Hofstätter
It all started when a friend texted me that I should go outside and capture today’s auroras. We call them Polarlichter here in Austria. Honestly,...