The latest Skydio drone has landed. Skydio With the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show currently underway in Las Vegas, Nevada, Californian drone maker Skydio has announced its new Skydio 2+ drone, a mid-life update to 2019’s Skydio 2 model. But if you own the earlier drone and find yourself looking at the new one’s improvements with… Continue reading New gear: Skydio 2+ drone flies further, longer, and autonomously captures video
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Mastering the Sony Menu System and Custom Controls for Photography
New cameras deserve a bit of time for initial setup and customization. This guide should help you with your new Sony camera. [ Read More ]
2 Landscape Photographers Go Head-to-Head With a 70mm Challenge
One way to test your skills and to improve your creativity at the same time is to set yourself a shooting challenge. In this video, Nigel Danson and James Popsys go head-to-head with the challenge of shooting landscapes with only a 70mm focal length. [ Read More ]
The best cameras for beginners under $1,000 in 2022
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 many out there these days and they all offer a range of unique and confusing features that might better suit a different kind of user or type of photography. So,… Continue reading The best cameras for beginners under $1,000 in 2022
A Look at Some of the Best Cameras and Lenses of the Past Few Years
It certainly is an exciting time to be a gear nerd, with manufacturers having released some truly next-level cameras and lenses in the last few years. This interesting video review takes a look at some of the best options of the last few years, their pros and cons, and how they compare to each other.… Continue reading A Look at Some of the Best Cameras and Lenses of the Past Few Years
Did Nikon Hit the Sweet Spot With the Z fc Mirrorless Camera?
Nikon’s first retro-inspired camera, the Df, came out to mostly middling reviews noting its emphasis on form over function. Their second effort, the mirrorless Z fc, keeps the retro aesthetic and features far more competitive specs. Did the company hit the sweet spot this time? This great video review takes a look at the image… Continue reading Did Nikon Hit the Sweet Spot With the Z fc Mirrorless Camera?
10 Common Questions About Using Vintage Lenses
Vintage lenses have exploded in popularity in the last few years, offering photographers much more affordable options and unique looks that are not seen in more modern lenses. However, with so many options out there, it can be a bit hard to know where to look, what to buy, and how much to spend. This… Continue reading 10 Common Questions About Using Vintage Lenses
We Review the Haida M10 Generation II Filter Holder
I started using the Haida M10 filter system in January 2020, and I liked it a lot. Since that time I have been using the M10 filter system exclusively. Now, Haida released a second generation with many improvements. I was provided with an M10 generation II filter holder for review. [ Read More ]
Which of These Affordable 85mm Lenses Is Better?
85mm lenses are some of the most popular out there, but premium options can easily run well north of $2,000, which may be a lot more than you want or need to spend. There are many more affordable options that produce great results, and this excellent video review takes a look at two for Canon… Continue reading Which of These Affordable 85mm Lenses Is Better?
7 Camera Settings You Should Consider Changing
Modern digital cameras are remarkably complex machines, and there are a lot of parameters and settings you can adjust that will improve both the quality of your images and your ability to get the shot you want. This helpful video tutorial will show you seven camera settings (some well known and some not as obvious)… Continue reading 7 Camera Settings You Should Consider Changing