Even though it’s several years old the Fujifilm X-T1 still holds its own. Stan Horaczek Take the lens off of a film SLR or a digital SLR and you’ll find yourself staring into a mirror. In fact, mirrors have been essential camera components for more than 150 years—that is, of course, until roughly the last… Continue reading What is a mirrorless camera?
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Best laptops for video editing in 2022
Mark Cruz, Unsplash Most versatile Dell XPS 15 Check Price This no-nonsense pick blends superior power, customization, and price. Best video editing laptop for portability Microsoft Surface Book 3 Check Price This tiny but stunning laptop comes equipped with a speedy Core i7 processor and up to 32MB of memory. Best budget laptop for video… Continue reading Best laptops for video editing in 2022
DJI’s tiny, affordable drone is officially coming to the US
It uses the same body as the regular Mini 2. DJI After launching in Southeast Asia and South America last month, the new DJI Mini SE is finally available in the US for $299. It’s an upgrade-with-a-lower-price to DJI’s previous entry-level consumer drone, the original DJI Mini, although the internals and camera are the same.… Continue reading DJI’s tiny, affordable drone is officially coming to the US
Best stylus for iPad in 2022
cottonbro, Pexels Best iPad stylus for photographers Apple Pencil 2nd Generation Check Price Still one of the best digital pens on the market. Best iPad stylus for artists Adonit Note+ Digital Pencil with Palm Rejection Check Price A great alternative to the Apple Pencil. Best iPad stylus for note-takers Logitech Crayon Digital Pencil for iPad… Continue reading Best stylus for iPad in 2022
Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN prime lens review: A solid performer
The relatively small front element accepts a 58mm filter. Stan Horaczek Camera companies once promised that mirrorless systems would shrink our photography gear and make our kits much easier to lug around. Then, they started turning out exotic new lenses that are super-fast, impossibly sharp, and heavier than a triple-meatball sub. Luckily, just about every… Continue reading Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN prime lens review: A solid performer
Pentax K-3 Mark III camera review: A solid DSLR in a mirrorless world
On the outside, the new Pentax K-3 Mark III DSLR looks extremely familiar. On the inside, however, this APS-C DSLR camera has undergone a total HGTV-grade makeover since its predecessor dropped roughly six years ago. With mirrorless cameras pulling away from DSLRs when it comes to popularity and hardware support, how does a new enthusiast-grade,… Continue reading Pentax K-3 Mark III camera review: A solid DSLR in a mirrorless world
Flashpoint Xplor 300 Pro TTL R2 review: Impressive power in a small package
The modeling light offers both daylight and tungsten color balance. Stan Horaczek The toughest part of deciding on a battery-powered strobe is balancing size with power. You want enough oomph to let you work in bright sunlight, but you don’t want to lug a massive head out in the field. Flashpoint’s Xplor 300 Pro TTL… Continue reading Flashpoint Xplor 300 Pro TTL R2 review: Impressive power in a small package
MSI Creator Monitor review: Solid color performance right out of the box
Shown next to an M1 MacBook Air. Stan Horaczek Flat-screen displays have been getting bigger and cheaper in recent years. And while it’s tempting to pick up a massive screen for your desk, creative work requires accurate color. Those cheap screens tend to value punch and vibrance over accuracy and faithful color reproduction. The 32-inch,… Continue reading MSI Creator Monitor review: Solid color performance right out of the box
Best portable printers of 2022
George Milton/Pexels Best portable printer for Polaroid fans Kodak Mini 3 Retro 3×3-Inch Portable Photo Printer Check Price Small printer for slightly larger prints. Best portable printer for teens Canon IVY Mini Photo Printer for Smartphones Check Price Quick and fun sticker-maker. Best portable printer for travelers HP Sprocket Select Portable 2.3×3.4-Inch Instant Photo Printer… Continue reading Best portable printers of 2022
Best 35mm film in 2022
Stan Horaczek Best for portraits Kodak Portra 400 Check Price A solid, professional option for all shooting situations Best black-and-white Kodak Tri-X Check Price This stock has been a classic for decades Best slide film Kodak Ektachrome Check Price For the better part of the 20th century, 35mm film was the primary way people took… Continue reading Best 35mm film in 2022