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Best black and white film for 2022

Pick the best black and white film for your photos. Yang Deng, Unsplash Black and white film is one of the oldest photography tools and incredibly easy to work with—a big reason why beginning level photography classes only teach students to shoot in black and white. Black and white film was used to capture some… Continue reading Best black and white film for 2022

Best Camera Lens: Photography Equipment for the Best Shots

ShareGrid, Unsplash Best portrait lens Canon 85mm f/1.2L II Check Price A super-high-end option at a classic focal lenth Best wide-angle NIKON Z 14-24MM f/2.8 S  Check Price Tame distortion and great sharpness make this the landscape champ Best macro Tamron 90MM F/2.8 Di VC USD Check Price A tried-and-true performer up-close Picking a camera… Continue reading Best Camera Lens: Photography Equipment for the Best Shots

Best collapsible reflectors of 2022

Flaunter, Unsplash Pro Choice Profoto 47-inch reflector Check Price A pro-grade model with sturdy handles. Starter Choice Neewar 43-inch 5-in-1 Check Price A great starting point with lots of flexibility. Guide Lots of Lights Selens 60” x 80” oval reflector Check Price Huge surface area for maximum light redirection. Photographers love light. Unfortunately, those rascally… Continue reading Best collapsible reflectors of 2022

How to pick the best Sony portrait lens

Capture the portrait and the moment without passing every blink it. Paul Postema, Unsplash Portrait photography requires serious skill. You need to establish a relationship with your subject, choose the most flattering light, and nail that perfect eye focus. Choose the wrong lens, though, and none of that matters. If you’re seeking the best Sony… Continue reading How to pick the best Sony portrait lens

Best camera lens cases for 2022

If you’re shooting on the go, make sure your lenses are taken care of. Luis Quintero via Pexels Camera lenses are a major investment for every kind of photographer and a good lens is typically more expensive than the camera body to which it is attached. Lenses can cost thousands of dollars and so when… Continue reading Best camera lens cases for 2022

Best film scanners of 2022

Annie Spratt, Unsplash Best flatbed scanner for most people Epson Perfection V600 Check Price The V600 offers excellent scan quality, including technology to remove dust and scratches. Best professional Epson Perfection V850 Pro Scanner Check Price The Epson V850 includes several film holders, a dual-lens system, easy-to-use flatbed design, and software that corrects photos directly… Continue reading Best film scanners of 2022

How to scan negatives using a standard scanner

If you have old negatives or slides that you want to preserve digitally, you probably already know that just throwing them on your flatbed scanner won’t work. You need a bright light source that comes from behind the negative and the multi-function printer/scanner you use to print coupons is seriously lacking in that department. However… Continue reading How to scan negatives using a standard scanner

Best lens cleaning kits of 2022

Marcus Urbenz via Unsplash Best starter lens cleaning kit Altura Photo Professional Cleaning Kit for DSLR Cameras Check Price Clean any kind of sensitive electronics with this versatile lens kit. Best for all-around care Movo Deluxe Essentials DSLR Camera Cleaning Kit Check Price Deep clean both your lens and sensor, plus any other precision optical… Continue reading Best lens cleaning kits of 2022