While 70mm isn’t the favorite focal length of most landscape photographers, James Popsys and Nigel Danson decided to see what they can do with it. In fact, they made it an interesting challenge: they got together at the same location and shot all their photos limiting themselves only to this focal length. Let’s see what they came up with.
How ninja training will make you a better photographer in 10 steps
If you were to ask my five-year-old son what he wanted to be, he would without hesitation reply that he wants to be a ninja. And so, like so many mornings recently, the conversation revolved around what ninjas did, and probing questions like “how do you become a ninja, mummy?” Obviously, I have no idea how to become a ninja, or I would already be one. So I did what anyone would do, and turned to google. The answers were quite enlightening and struck me as being just as applicable to photographers as ninjas.
This app uses phone camera to measure your blood pressure
Other than fishing for compliments, the selfie camera on your phone can find plenty more purposes. With Binah.ai’s latest app, measuring blood pressure with your phone camera could soon become one of them. This company has announced the app that does it just by observing you through your smartphone or laptop camera. However, there are some obstacles to overcome before the official launch.
How to use reflections in sun glasses to enhance your images not distract
I remember when I was studying photography that the most difficult assignment we were given was photographing shiny objects. I stupidly chose to photograph a pair of orchestral cymbals (ie. shiny all over with multiple angles). The next most difficult thing after that was probably the sunglasses. Those reflections are necessary, you don’t want to remove them altogether, but you do want them to enhance the product, not detract from it. And that’s just product photography! What happens when you’re using artificial light with a person wearing sunglasses? How do you avoid those cartoonish round white blobs?
In this video from Adorama, Gavin Hoey shows you exactly how to use reflections of light sources to your advantage when photographing sunglasses.
The Associated Press joins the NFT craze with its own marketplace
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) seem to be all the rage right now. The Associated Press (AP) has decided to jump on the bandwagon, so it’s soon launching its own NFT marketplace. It will offer collectors the opportunity to buy NFTs of iconic AP images, including some Pulitzer Prize-winning ones.
Japan’s top selling cameras in 2021, and not a DSLR or Nikon in sight!
The end of year report for Japanese camera sales in 2021 has been published, and it’s a little surprising, to say the least! No DSLRs, Nikon or Full Frame camera reached the top 10 in sales. While we hear the most noise about the biggest, newest and most expensive cameras, it’s worth noting that often those are not the most popular in terms of what people actually buy.
Rode’s new VideoMic GO II has a VideoMic NTG design with USB connectivity for only $99
Rode has just announced the new Rode VideoMic GO II on-camera microphone. Refreshing the popular Rode VideoMic GO, the new VideoMic GO II features a new design that more closely resembles its Rode VideoMic NTG and Rode NTG5 siblings. And as well as borrowing the overall look from the VideoMic NTG, it also comes with one of its unique features. It will act as a USB digital audio device for recording straight into your computer.
Like the original VideoMic GO, the VideoMic GO II is an on-camera shotgun microphone that features no built-in battery, relying on plug-in power from your camera (or USB, in this case). So you don’t need to remember to keep charging it up, swapping out batteries or turning it on or off with your camera. And when you’re using it over USB, it’s compatible with Rode’s apps for both smartphones and the desktop.
Autel Evo Nano drone – First look and sample flight footage
The Autel Evo Nano is one of several new recently announced drones from Autel which also includes the Evo Nano+, the Evo Lite and the Evo Lite+. We’ve recently received a pre-production Autel Evo Nano here at DIYP, so here’s what’s included in the Autel Evo Nano Premium Bundle kit and some of our early thoughts on flying the drone along with some sample footage so you can see what kind of quality you can expect.
The TL;DR version, though, is that this seems to be a pretty awesome little drone. Falling under 250g, it escapes many of the larger drone regulations around the world. It flies great and offers some impressive wind resistance performance. Once the firmware is complete with all of the promised features, this one’ll seriously give DJI a run for its money.
Spiffy Gear acquired by Tether Tools parent company, Imaging Brands
Israel-based lighting company, Spiffy Gear has announced that they have been acquired by Tether Tools parent company, Imaging Brands. This sees Spiffy Gear teaming up with brands like the aforementioned Tether Tools, Frio – also acquired just last year – and the Smart Shooter tethering software.
Imaging Brands says that “the Spiffy Gear acquisition is part of Imaging Brands’ strategic growth plants for the professional photo and video markets” and that Spiffy Gear’s team and product line will help them keep their commitment to “improving the experience of image creation for professionals and enthusiasts”.
The best cameras for beginners under $1,000 in 2022
When you’re just getting started in photography and you know nothing about the gear, choosing which camera to buy is a challenge. There are so many out there these days and they all offer a range of unique and confusing features that might better suit a different kind of user or type of photography. So, we’ve picked nine of the best mirrorless cameras that don’t cost a fortune but will allow you to grow and develop as your photography needs expand.
We’ve set the spending limit at $1,000 for this list, although some of the cameras here are significantly less expensive than that. Do bear in mind, that with the global silicon shortage, some of these cameras may be easier to acquire than others at the moment, but we’ve tried to pick ones that still seem quite readily available where possible.
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