Gear Guide
The best action cameras to buy in 2023
Jul 4, 2023
John Aldred
While action cameras are traditionally confined to the gear bags of extreme adrenaline junkies, they have worked their way into our lives in ways we…
The best microphones for vloggers to buy in 2022
Mar 6, 2022
John Aldred
If, like me, you use your cameras for video as well as photography, then at some point (probably sooner rather than later) you’re going to…
Best photography strobes and flashes for beginners
Feb 4, 2022
John Aldred
Flash can be a difficult topic to figure out for a new photographer. You know you need more light but which one do you get? Do you even need only one, or should you get several? What type of photography flash should you get? How much power do you need? What are modifiers? Which one do I need? Do I really need to spend all that money on one, or will the cheap ones do the job? Is there not just one light out there that I can use for everything? How do I connect everything up so that it all talks to each other? All of these questions and more can make it pretty overwhelming if you’ve never used flash before. So, in this guide, we’re going to try to answer some of them. We’ll take a look at the variety of different photography strobes and flashes on the market. Also, we’re going to try to help you figure out what light or lights you might want to get to start your flash journey. Finally, we’ll show you how different types of light might be better suited to different genres of photography.
The best cameras for beginners under $1,000 in 2022
Jan 10, 2022
John Aldred
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…
Nine things to think about before buying your first video camera
Nov 5, 2021
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
So, you’re into video and the time has come to buy your first camera. Congrats! But before you spend your hard-earned money, let Jordy Vandeput…
This is the ultimate photography noobs guide to buying your first camera
Nov 4, 2021
John Aldred
Buying your first camera can be a daunting task. Or maybe you already have a camera but aren’t quite sure you bought the right one….
Your Fuji mirrorless camera now works as a regular USB webcam on the Mac
Jul 10, 2020
John Aldred
Fujifilm’s X Webcam software proved to be a big hit when it was released for the PC a couple of months ago and Fujifilm announced…
Fujifilm’s new app turns your mirrorless camera into a webcam – Even the medium format ones
May 27, 2020
John Aldred
One of the things that the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us it that many more people can work from home than most of us previously…
How To Look Good On A Webcam or Vlog
Feb 10, 2018
JP Danko
If you’re a creative professional, chances are that you use a webcam for business. Whether it’s a client video conference, screen capture tutorial or your…
The ultimate guide for buying and selling gear online
Mar 24, 2017
Matty Vogel
Who doesn’t love buying new gear? Building up your collection of photography equipment is a terribly expensive habit. If you’re used to buying items new,…