The best used cameras to buy right now

Stan Horaczek The best used Sony mirrorless Sony A6000 Check Price This venerable camera is still in Sony’s current lineup. The best used Fujifilm compact Fujifilm X-100T Check Price It’s still easily pocketable and very capable. The best high-end used Canon DSLR Canon 5D Mark III Check Price The camera of the year 2012 still… Continue reading The best used cameras to buy right now

3 of the Best Portrait Lenses for Fujifilm Cameras

There’s a spot in this round-up where you can probably insert DEM TONEZ or something like that. But in reality, portrait lenses for Fujifilm cameras will give you beautiful results. All of these lenses have a few great qualities: nice bokeh, adequate sharpness, and a nice render when it comes to portraiture. What’s more, we’ve tested… Continue reading 3 of the Best Portrait Lenses for Fujifilm Cameras

Which Camera System Has the Best Animal Detection Autofocus?

If you’re curious about animal detection autofocus in your camera, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve been curious about it too. What’s more, each camera system takes its own approach to how to do it. And it can be very confusing to some folks. At other times, it can be really frustrating. So… Continue reading Which Camera System Has the Best Animal Detection Autofocus?

Fujifilm Neopan 100 Acros II 135 Roll Film on Sale for Lowest Price Ever

Five-packs of Fujifilm Neopan 100 Acros II black and white negative 135 roll film are currently on sale at Adorama for $25, which is 50% off the regular price and the lowest it has ever been. Right now, Adorama is offering five-packs of the film for $25, which it tells PetaPixel is the lowest it… Continue reading Fujifilm Neopan 100 Acros II 135 Roll Film on Sale for Lowest Price Ever

Photographer Stephen Mallon Documents How Artificial Reefs Are Made

“I’m looking at the story,” explains photographer Stephen Mallon to us in an interview. “I hear my editor’s voice in my head, asking for the wide, the detail, the portrait. I try not to focus only on the shots that I think I know I want and cover everything.” Mr. Mallon has quite the background… Continue reading Photographer Stephen Mallon Documents How Artificial Reefs Are Made

The Sony Alpha 1 Was the Most Rented Camera of 2021

Lensrentals has published its end-of-the-year data that reveals the most popular equipment that has been rented in 2021. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Sony Alpha 1 was the most popular stills camera, with Nikon’s Z7 II in second place. Lensrentals says that it believes its data is a great tool to measure industry metrics to determine where… Continue reading The Sony Alpha 1 Was the Most Rented Camera of 2021

Is the High Dynamic Range Setting in Your Camera Useful?

First off, I’m a guy that will always try to avoid post-production at any cost. Any that’s far easier to do with some camera systems than others. But if you really have to do post-production, then the high dynamic range (HDR) setting really does matter. I think it matters if you want to spend less… Continue reading Is the High Dynamic Range Setting in Your Camera Useful?

Which Is the Best Camera Menu System? You’d Be Surprised!

Some camera menu systems are better than others. Some deliver on ergonomics. Others focus purely on image quality. But when it comes to the best camera menu system, it’s all about an easy and enjoyable experience. In 2021, we want to look at screens a whole lot less. So the faster it is for us… Continue reading Which Is the Best Camera Menu System? You’d Be Surprised!

2021 DIYP Holiday Gift Guide – Cameras

The season of giving is upon us – which becomes immediately obvious whenever you walk into a store and you’re overwhelmed by Whamageddon. If you want to avoid the Christmas music and prefer to do your shopping online, then have no fear, DIYP’s 2021 Holiday Gift Fuides are here to rescue you with some of… Continue reading 2021 DIYP Holiday Gift Guide – Cameras

Which Fujifilm Film Simulation is Best (And Worst) in Low Light?

We all know and love the Fujifilm film simulations. With the touch of a button, you can apply some wonderful looks to your photos. But which Fujifilm film simulation performs best in low light with high ISO values? Which ones perform the worst? For fun, I informally tested all the film sims on an X-T4.… Continue reading Which Fujifilm Film Simulation is Best (And Worst) in Low Light?