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News…FLASH; the New Viltrox Vintage Z2 Flash Wishes it was the 1970s, but with USB-C Charging
Mar 19, 2026
David Prochnow
Viltrox is going vintage. At first glance, the new Viltrox Vintage Z2 Mini TTL On-Camera Flash seems determined to win a fashion contest rather than…
Listen to Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus: NASA’s Chandra Turns X-ray Data into Sound
Mar 4, 2026
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
High-energy astrophysics relies on measurements of radiation that the human eye cannot detect. X-ray photons, produced in extreme environments, carry information about temperature, magnetic fields,…
ESA Scientists Photograph Annular Solar Eclipse from Antarctica
Mar 1, 2026
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
On 17 February 2026, an annular solar eclipse occurred. The Moon, positioned near apogee in its elliptical orbit, aligned with the Sun and Earth along…
Ring of Fire: ESA’s Proba-2 Captures Annular Solar Eclipse from Space
Feb 24, 2026
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
On 17 February 2026, the Sun–Moon–Earth system aligned to a precise geometric configuration that produced an annular solar eclipse. During this configuration, the apparent angular…
It’s Shockingly Simple: The New Flash Adapter for TYCH Film Cameras
Feb 23, 2026
David Prochnow
Imagine you’re happily snapping dreamy half-frame film shots with your vintage-cool TYCH 35 mm half-frame camera and then BAM! You realize there’s no way to…
3 Dirt-Cheap Ways to Make Pro Mist Filters (That Actually Work!)
Feb 18, 2026
Darlene Lleno
This guide reveals three methods to create a DIY Pro Mist filter for under $5 using hairspray, black spray paint, or cling wrap. Each DIY Pro Mist filter technique creates the dreamy, soft-focus effect of professional filters costing $100+, with side-by-side comparisons showing how they perform against commercial filters.
Altair Sentinus AllSky Camera Dome Housing: A New Enclosure for Sky Monitoring
Feb 15, 2026
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
All-sky imaging has become a standard tool in serious amateur astronomy. Observers now run permanent sky monitors to track clouds, capture meteors, and create long-term…
9 Cardboard Hacks That Will Transform Your Filmmaking (For Free!)
Feb 13, 2026
Darlene Lleno
This guide reveals 9 ingenious DIY filmmaking hacks using cardboard to replace expensive camera gear. Learn how to build camera sliders, focus marking rings, microphone stands, LCD sun hoods, portable softboxes, and more using simple cardboard and basic materials you already own.
Godox X3 Pro Offers Photographers Off-Camera Flash with Little Compromises
Feb 3, 2026
Alberto Lima
One of the most critical skills a photographer can learn is using both on-camera and off-camera flash. For many, on-camera flash is a straightforward affair – you buy a compatible flashgun, slap it on, and you learn how it works with your camera. Off-camera flash, by contrast, requires a bit more equipment and, by extension, more investment. That’s where the Godox X3 Pro flash trigger comes in: priced around $100 USD, it lets you pair various Godox flashguns and strobes with your camera system. But does it skimp on functionality?
Add an Electronic Flash to the Panasonic Lumix S9…YES, Really!
Feb 1, 2026
David Prochnow
When I was writing for Popular Science magazine, one of my most popular articles was “Set Up a High-Speed Audio-Triggered Flash“. Why? Because everybody loves…