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…

    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,…

    Pixel Peeper Let’s You Preview Photos Taken With Various Cameras, Lenses, And Exposure Settings Before You Buy

    Jan 2, 2015 Tiffany Mueller

    If you’re in the market for a new camera or DSLR and are not familiar with Pixel Peeper, you may want to check out what…

    Going Mirrorless: 10 Reasons To Ditch The DSLR With Pro Photographer Jason Lanier

    Oct 29, 2014 Tiffany Mueller

    Photographers are becoming more and more curious about the advantages mirrorless cameras have over DSLRs. In fact, judging by some of the comments on the Migrating…