Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Shure SM7B SEE IT Best USB Shure MV7 SEE IT Best for beginners Blue Yeti SEE IT Microphones for podcasting, like the medium itself, have become more accessible and popular in recent… Continue reading The best microphones for podcasting in 2023
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15 places every landscape photographer should add to their bucket list
For William Henry Jackson in 1870, it was Yellowstone Lake. In 1904, for Edward Steichen, it was a tucked-away pond nestled in the woods at Mamaroneck, New York. For Eliot Porter in 1962, it was the woodlands of New England. For Galen Rowell, it was Half Dome in Yosemite in 1972. For some of history’s… Continue reading 15 places every landscape photographer should add to their bucket list
The best portrait lenses for Sony in 2023
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM Lens SEE IT The classic focal length for portraits. Best zoom Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II SEE IT A telephoto lens with lots of reach.… Continue reading The best portrait lenses for Sony in 2023
The best headphones for video editing in 2023
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Audio-Technica ATH-M50X SEE IT Most comfortable Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO SEE IT Best wireless Sony WH-1000XM4 SEE IT There will always be a place for high-end headphones for video editing in a… Continue reading The best headphones for video editing in 2023
Best cameras for beginners in 2023
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Canon EOS R10 SEE IT Best point-and-shoot Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII SEE IT Best full-frame mirrorless Nikon Z5 SEE IT While smartphone cameras are getting more impressive, a dedicated camera for beginners… Continue reading Best cameras for beginners in 2023
Hands-on with the Canon RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens
The new 24-50mm lens from Canon is tiny. Abby Ferguson Canon recently announced a handful of new pieces of equipment for beginner photographers, including the RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens. The compact lens will be sold on its own, but it is also the kit lens for the newly announced EOS R8. PopPhoto was able… Continue reading Hands-on with the Canon RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens
The Fascinating History of the Aspect Ratio
Ever wondered what those black bars are on Hollywood films or how to get the same cinematic look for your videos? Follow along to discover everything you need to know about aspect ratios. What You’ll Learn What is an aspect ratio? The history of aspect ratios Different examples of aspect ratios in cinema and TV… Continue reading The Fascinating History of the Aspect Ratio
The power of a background in portrait photography
Ever since Irving Penn first started experimenting with white paper backdrops in the 1940s—and later, an old, repurposed theater curtain from the 1950s—portrait photographers have been pushing the boundaries of what backgrounds can look like. Far beyond the scope of the conventional, artists on 500px have found new ways to use traditional studio items—such as… Continue reading The power of a background in portrait photography
Early review of the Canon EOS R50: Compact and approachable
The new R50 is tiny yet surprisingly capable. Abby Ferguson Canon recently released a slew of gear ideal for beginners and casual photographers, including the new EOS R50. This camera sits at the entry of the R line and just above the enthusiast-oriented M series. It is currently one of the most entry-level cameras available… Continue reading Early review of the Canon EOS R50: Compact and approachable
Canon has announced two entry-level mirrorless cameras and lenses
Canon has announced two new camera and two new lenses for enthusiasts and beginners. Abby Ferguson Canon is starting the year off with a bang and bringing us four new pieces of gear all at once. The company’s latest release includes the long-rumored EOS R8 and the EOS R50. Two new lenses join them in… Continue reading Canon has announced two entry-level mirrorless cameras and lenses