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This is the most frugal DIY clamp for high speed laser triggers
Ted Scott
A few years ago, I became interested in what stuff looks like when falling through space. Specifically, I wanted to see the accidental shapes which...
Everything you need to know for filming and photographing soap bubbles
Maximilian Simson
There are certain subjects in the macro world, which are so fascinating and absorbing that almost every macro photographer will point a camera at them...
Anamorphic lens: What is it and why you should use it
Daniel Sand
Anamorphic lenses are an asset in any filmmaker’s toolbox. As a creator, you’re faced with tough choices when it comes to your masterpiece. However, when...
A review of Hähnel Pro Cube2 battery charger
Rui Bandeira
In recent years we have seen a demand for lighter and smaller cameras, and manufacturers have responded to that demand, mainly with mirrorless cameras, but...
An underwater review of the Canon EOS R5 mirrorless camera
Nirupam Nigam
Without a doubt, the Canon EOS R5 is the top image-maker of 2020 and could potentially go unmatched in the camera world for another few...
How to fix the biggest problem with the Godox AD400/AD600 Pro strobes
Sebastian Engert
Photography equipment has come a long way in recent years; staggering megapixel counts, blisteringly fast AF systems, and low-light performance that was unheard of not...
Tearing down the Sigma fp – the world’s smallest and lightest full-frame mirrorless camera
Pat Nadolski
Since making is debut in July of 2019, the Sigma fp has gained notoriety as a very capable camera among its mixed reviews. The decidedly...
This is my favourite $1 lighting modifier
Jake Hicks
I’ve always been drawn to interesting looking light. The simple, soft and flat light of softboxes and other standard modifiers rarely hold my attention and...
Make your own automatic 35mm film scanner using an Arduino Nano and Python
Seckin Sinan Isik
Getting started with Arduino Nano and Python is easy thanks to extensive online documentation and an increasing DIY culture. Waiting whilst flatbed scanners scan a...
4 steps every photographer should know to master strobe and sunlight
Jay P. Morgan
Today I’m out here with Chanda AM, and Chanda will help me illustrate how to balance ambient light with strobes. I love shooting in this...