Irix announces new line of ultra-thin 2-5 stop variable ND filters, starting at $130

Optics manufacturer Irix has announced the release of its new Irix Edge variable neutral density (VND) filters, which block between two to five stops of light and are some of the thinnest VND filters on the market. The Irix Edge Vari-ND 2–5 filters are constructed of coated aluminum, use high-quality glass with 24 coatings and… Continue reading Irix announces new line of ultra-thin 2-5 stop variable ND filters, starting at $130

‘Landscapes of Change’ Aerial Film Perfectly Blends the Flow of Seasons

The change of seasons is such a self-evident phenomenon that we take it for granted yet we struggle to catch it in the act. Look outside: nature seems so static compared to the hectic lives we must live. At best, we might notice a sudden heatwave or an unexpected freeze, a violent storm or a… Continue reading ‘Landscapes of Change’ Aerial Film Perfectly Blends the Flow of Seasons

Techart’s new TZG-01 adapter lets you mount Contax G-mount lenses to Nikon Z-mount cameras

Techart has announced its new TZG-01 adapter, the first-ever Contax G-mount to Nikon Z-mount autofocus lens adapter. Now, Nikon Z owners can pick up the highly-regarded Contax G-mount lenses designed for Contax’s G1 and G2 rangefinders in the mid-90s. This new TZG-01 adapter is based around the same design Techart used for its TA-GA3 Contax… Continue reading Techart’s new TZG-01 adapter lets you mount Contax G-mount lenses to Nikon Z-mount cameras

‘Mamba Mentality’ Photos and Film Features 10 Rare Kobe Bryant Shoes

Honoring one of the greatest to ever play the game, this video and photo series features ten rare Kobe Bryant Nike shoes. Rather than rely on computer graphics, we chose to shoot the entire project practically by creating hundreds of individual colored Nike Swoosh plexiglass cutouts. Mamba Mentality is visualized as each shoe conquers the… Continue reading ‘Mamba Mentality’ Photos and Film Features 10 Rare Kobe Bryant Shoes

It’s Almost Time to Photograph the Fireworks! Grab One of These Lenses!

When we reviewed the Tamron 28-200mm lens a while back, we used it for fireworks. And it was so magical! For the past few years, Tamron has become one of our favorite third-party lens manufacturers. Their lenses are fast to focus, compact, lightweight, and built incredibly well. On Sony cameras, they’re extremely durable if not

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How Much Top Instagram Photographers Can Charge for Sponsorships

A new report published by film location finder Giggster highlights some of the top-performing Instagram photographers and estimates how much each is likely making on sponsored content. Giggster is an online platform and marketplace that can be used to scout and book privately-owned locations that are friendly to the photography and film industries. The focus… Continue reading How Much Top Instagram Photographers Can Charge for Sponsorships

Drawing on the history of the great migration in the US in the 1900s and her memories, Dannielle Bowman pictures her family’s past

Reading Time: 2 minutes The photographer searches for the subtle details that evoke emotion and memory in and around her neighbourhood “They did what human beings looking for freedom, throughout history, have often done. They left.” This monumental sentence written by Isabel Wilkerson resonates as strongly today as it did when she wrote it over… Continue reading Drawing on the history of the great migration in the US in the 1900s and her memories, Dannielle Bowman pictures her family’s past

Irix Launches Super Slim and Compact Variable Neutral Density Filters

Irix has announced its Irix Edge Variable Neutral Density Filters which it claims are among the slimmest and most compact that have ever been made. Irix is most well known for its high-end optics for the photo and video industries but has expanded beyond lenses to its first line of variable neutral density filters. The… Continue reading Irix Launches Super Slim and Compact Variable Neutral Density Filters