The best night vision monoculars for 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Luna Optics 6-36X50mm Digital G3 Day & Night Vision Monocular SEE IT Best value Bushnell Equinox Z2 SEE IT Best budget Night Owl NOXM50 Night Vision Monocular SEE IT Whether you are… Continue reading The best night vision monoculars for 2023

The best camera sling bags of 2023

Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for traveling Hex Ranger Sling V2 SEE IT This bag folds flat if you need to pack it on a long trip. Best for hiking Lowepro Slingshot Edge 250 SEE IT Burly weatherproofing… Continue reading The best camera sling bags of 2023

Two new Nikon lenses in development: A fast 85mm and a super-skinny 26mm

They’re different sizes, but they’re friends and it’s adorable. Nikon Nikon has big plans for its line of Z-mount mirrorless camera lenses over the next few years, and the company just gave us a peek at the next models coming down the line. According to the announcement, the company plans to release a high-end NIKKOR… Continue reading Two new Nikon lenses in development: A fast 85mm and a super-skinny 26mm

The best image stabilized binoculars of 2023

Fujinon We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Canon 10×42 L Image Stabilization Waterproof Binoculars SEE IT Best marine binoculars Fujinon TS-X 1440 14×40 SEE IT Best for astronomy Canon 18×50 IS All Weather SEE IT Long-range binoculars are a chore… Continue reading The best image stabilized binoculars of 2023

Exciting photography challenges to inspire you

In 2018, a photographer named Kelsey Maggart went viral online after creating “The Hobby Lobby Challenge,” inviting people to shoot remarkable photos in the aisles of ordinary craft stores. During the pandemic, people got creative when photographing their pets as part of the “see a dog, share a dog” challenge. Meanwhile, the “challenge accepted” trend… Continue reading Exciting photography challenges to inspire you

Winter wonderlands: 11 tips to create whimsical landscapes

While it can be tempting to curl up indoors with a cup of tea and a blazing fire, winter is one of the most magical seasons for photographers—regardless of where you live. The Dutch photographer Roeselien Raimond, for instance, has braved -12°C weather to witness wild foxes playing amid a snowstorm. Meanwhile, in Iceland, Patrycja… Continue reading Winter wonderlands: 11 tips to create whimsical landscapes

How to Use Smart Previews to Save Space and Speed Up Lightroom Classic

With Lightroom’s Smart Previews you can work on your Lightroom catalog without access to the image files. This is a powerful, but under-appreciated feature of Lightroom. Smart Previews give you the freedom to keep working even if you lose access to the drive that stores your image files. This feature makes it easy to send… Continue reading How to Use Smart Previews to Save Space and Speed Up Lightroom Classic

Tokina is now offering three ultra-compact super-telephoto lenses

Tokina Super-telephoto lenses are typically large, unwieldy, and expensive pieces of technology. They can easily run you upwards of $12,000 and weigh more than five pounds. But Japanese lens maker Tokina aims to change all that and has announced three new ultra-compact super-telephoto lenses via an IndieGoGo campaign. The three lenses are part of the… Continue reading Tokina is now offering three ultra-compact super-telephoto lenses

Polaroid Go review: Instant fun & convenience with a few small caveats

Polaroid recently released the world’s tiniest instant camera in two new colors, red and black. Marissa Wu Instant photos sure pack a nostalgic punch. Maybe it’s the tangible aspect of a real photo in your hands instead of one floating in the cloud. Maybe it’s the way the images come out just a little imperfect… Continue reading Polaroid Go review: Instant fun & convenience with a few small caveats