The Canon EOS R6 Mark II is a great full-frame mirrorless camera. Abby Ferguson When Canon released the full-frame, mirrorless EOS R6 in 2020, it offered a well-rounded suite of features designed to fit just about any photo or video situation. Canon clearly aimed to continue the tradition with the R6 Mark II, offering specs… Continue reading Canon EOS R6 Mark II early review: A fast and capable camera for hybrid shooters
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Watch this great explanation of how photographic film works
Expired film can cost more than fresh film on the secondary market. That’s also part of the magic. Stan Horaczek It’s easy to talk about film as if it’s magic. Many analog shooters will talk at length about how the medium itself gives photography an intangible sense of curiosity and wonder. I’m guilty of it… Continue reading Watch this great explanation of how photographic film works
New gear: Canon announces the EOS R6 Mark II, RF 135mm F1.5 lens, and Speedlite EL-5
Canon has announced the EOS R6 Mark II full-frame mirrorless camera. Canon Canon is keeping busy lately with a consistent parade of new gear. Just this summer, it launched the EOS R10 and R7 cameras. And now, it has announced the EOS R6 Mark II, RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM lens, and the Speedlite… Continue reading New gear: Canon announces the EOS R6 Mark II, RF 135mm F1.5 lens, and Speedlite EL-5
A guide to renting camera gear
On set at a music video shoot with all my rented gear. The monitors were rented through LensRentals.com while the lights and slider were picked up from brick-and-mortar rental house CSI. Buying lights, a slider, video monitors and a gimbal for this shoot would have blown my budget, renting was only a few hundred dollars.… Continue reading A guide to renting camera gear
12 of the top fine art photographers to follow on 500px
The year was 1902. It was early March, and Alfred Stieglitz had just formed the Photo-Secession, an art movement for photographers. It was snowing in New York City, and Stieglitz and his colleagues were getting ready to open their first exhibition. They were a daring bunch, employing tools like darkroom manipulation and special lenses and… Continue reading 12 of the top fine art photographers to follow on 500px
Best canvas print services in 2022
Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall CanvasPop Check Price A good balance between quality, price, and customizability. Best quality MixBook Check Price They offer gallery-quality canvas and good attention to detail. Best variety CanvasHQ Check Price Fully customizable… Continue reading Best canvas print services in 2022
Best notebooks in 2022
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Moleskine Cahier Journal Check Price Best for film ShootFilmCo PhotoMemo Film Photography Notebook Check Price Best waterproof Rite in the Rain Weatherproof Top-Spiral Notebook Check Price You may not consider a notebook… Continue reading Best notebooks in 2022
Best monoculars in 2022
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Leica Monovid 8×20 Check Price Best for stargazing Celestron Outland X 20×50 Check Price Best for hunting Vortex Solo RT 8×36 9 Check Price When looking for the best option in field… Continue reading Best monoculars in 2022
14 Top Text Animation Presets and Templates for After Effects
When you open Adobe After Effects, it’s easy to feel lost. With so many controls and options, it’s almost like stepping into the cockpit of a plane with no training! The solution is to use Adobe After Effects text animation templates. With the help of video templates from Envato Elements and Envato Market, text animations… Continue reading 14 Top Text Animation Presets and Templates for After Effects
On-Camera Audio Recording: Mic Placement 101
Microphone placement is critical for capturing high-quality audio. What do I mean by microphone placement? Quite simply, it means where you decide to place the microphone. The goal in microphone placement and pretty much all audio recording is a high signal-to-noise ratio. Signal to Noise Let’s break that down. The signal is the thing you… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: Mic Placement 101