Nikon FTZ adapter is now listed as discontinued

The Nikon FTZ mount adapter that lets you adapt your Nikon F lenses to a Z mount body has now been listed as discontinued. There’s a new version available, but you won’t be able to buy the original one with a tripod mount any longer. In October this year, Nikon introduced two new Z-mount lenses… Continue reading Nikon FTZ adapter is now listed as discontinued

Do You Need to Upgrade Your Lenses When You Move to Mirrorless?

Like it or not, mirrorless is where the majority of the industry is headed (or has already arrived). And while that means you will eventually have to upgrade your camera bodies, the situation with lenses is a bit murkier, particularly since they generally have much longer useful lifespans and there are many adapters available. This… Continue reading Do You Need to Upgrade Your Lenses When You Move to Mirrorless?

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A Look at the Sony a7 IV Mirrorless Camera for Stills Photography

Sony’s a7 IV, the long-anticipated successor to the highly popular a7 III, recently arrived, and it brought with it a range of new features and improvements over its already well-balanced and capable predecessor. This excellent video review takes a look at the new camera’s stills photography capabilities and the sort of image quality and performance… Continue reading A Look at the Sony a7 IV Mirrorless Camera for Stills Photography

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Canon Patents Another Crazy Lens

Canon has always had some extreme lens designs, but they really kicked things into high gear when they got serious about the mirrorless world. It seems they have no intentions of slowing down, as another patent for a crazy lens has emerged. [ Read More ]

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Use This One Cheap Photography Prop to Make Your Portraits Pop

If you’ve ever seen portraits with some wild reflections and funky lighting effects, it’s entirely possible that it’s not a multiple exposure or post-processed image. Using a cheap prism, you can duplicate some of these effects in camera. [ Read More ]

Best telescope for stargazing, astrophotography, and more

Celestron Best for astrophotography Celestron NexStar 8SE Telescope Check Price It guides you toward the good stuff. Best value Coleman Astrowatch Reflector Telescope Check Price Look deep into the sky on a small budget. Best for kids Celestron PowerSeeker 70EQ Telescope Check Price This beginner-friendly scope leaves room to grow. The best telescopes really resonate… Continue reading Best telescope for stargazing, astrophotography, and more

Things to consider before buying the best compact cameras

Jeanette D. Moses Best for Street Photography Fujifilm X100V Check Price This range-finder style camera with its fixed 23mm lens has analog design accents that make it an absolute joy to shoot with.  Best for Beginners Canon EOS M200 Check Price The Canon EOS M200 is an inexpensive option that’s extremely easy to use, making… Continue reading Things to consider before buying the best compact cameras

Sony Should Get Rid of the Sony a7S Series of Cameras

The Sony a7S series of cameras is strange. They’re described as stills cameras; however, most customers seem to use them for their video features. At best, they’re an odd compromise that doesn’t fit anywhere properly. For this reason, I’d like to discuss why Sony should get rid of this line completely or at the least,… Continue reading Sony Should Get Rid of the Sony a7S Series of Cameras

The Godox VDS-M3 XLR shotgun mic has a built-in battery for when you don’t have phantom power

Godox has been building up their microphone collection for a little while now with various different mics including a dual wireless mini lav kit, and now they’ve added a new phantom-powered XLR shotgun microphone to the lineup. It’s the Godox VDS-M3 and looks like your typical super-cardioid shotgun microphone, with a longer interference tube than… Continue reading The Godox VDS-M3 XLR shotgun mic has a built-in battery for when you don’t have phantom power