In a recent interview with DIYP, Sean Tucker presented you his new book The Meaning in the Making. We talked about the book and various challenges, secrets, and anecdotes about writing it. Naturally, I read the book before the interview, and it was one of the best things I did for myself lately. So, I… Continue reading Book review: “The Meaning in the Making” by Sean Tucker
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Laowa 85mm f/5.6 Review: The Smallest 2x Macro Packs a Big Punch
The new Venus Optics Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Macro lens is one of the smallest macro lenses that I’ve ever used for a full-frame sensor. It is even smaller than the Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2:1 for Micro Four Thirds, and that’s no mean feat! The reason for a small f/5.6 lens is that very few… Continue reading Laowa 85mm f/5.6 Review: The Smallest 2x Macro Packs a Big Punch
This $1,800 Leica 50mm F2 Is One of the Best Leica Lenses
It’s hard to not like the Leica 50mm f2 Summicron-M lens. We’re not talking about the apochromatic version. Of course, there’s nothing like that magical Leica “pop” that an apochromatic lens gives. Instead, we’re zoning-in on the non-apochromatic version. Small, affordable, and filled with character. I mean, you don’t know bokeh until you see what… Continue reading This $1,800 Leica 50mm F2 Is One of the Best Leica Lenses
Profoto B10X and B10X Plus Review: A New Bar for Compact Powerful Strobes
When Profoto released the B10 and B10 Plus, they made headlines for how portable and powerful they were. That was 2018. In 2021, Profoto takes the concept of a portable powerful battery-powered strobe further by launching the B10X and B10X Plus. Design, Build Quality, Notable Hardware Features The B10X is designed with ease of use… Continue reading Profoto B10X and B10X Plus Review: A New Bar for Compact Powerful Strobes
A Creative Challenge! 5 Fun Lenses for Creative Photographers
The modern photography world is filled with camera lenses that are incredibly sterile. Couple that with the image quality from cameras, and it gets even more boring. We can tell you from experience that it’s sometimes hard to tell the difference between one 50mm lens and another. That’s why so many folks reach for vintage… Continue reading A Creative Challenge! 5 Fun Lenses for Creative Photographers
Adding a second monitor to your computer is the best thing you can do to speed up your workflow
An efficient workflow is the most valuable tool in a photographer’s or filmmaker’s arsenal – probably more so than the cameras we shoot with. These days, that workflow largely relies on a computer. And for me, workflow efficiency means using a computer with multiple displays. A company called INNOCN recently reached out to ask if… Continue reading Adding a second monitor to your computer is the best thing you can do to speed up your workflow
DJI Ronin 4D Review: A Cinema Camera System With No Equal
What does it take to make a camera stand out? Some companies go for specs, some go for looks, some go for versatility. DJI went for all three with the Ronin 4D. Build Quality and Design The Ronin 4D combines a camera and a gimbal into one package. In doing so, DJI is able to… Continue reading DJI Ronin 4D Review: A Cinema Camera System With No Equal