NASA’s NEOWISE Telescope Has Taken a 12-Year Timelapse of the Entire Sky

NASA’s Near-Earth Object Wide Field Infrared Survey Explorer, or NEOWISE, spacecraft captures images in all directions as it circles the Sun. Using all 18 sky maps it has taken thus far, scientists have created what they say is a timelapse movie of the sky that spans more than a decade. [Read More]

How to Use Cinematic Mode to Record Video on iPhone 13

Just about every year, Apple seems to release a new iPhone, and with that we’ve seen improvements to the photography specs so that we can capture better low-light photographs and enjoy more powerful processing features. That’s not to say that video has gone completely unchanged with Apple. Starting with the 11 series, we started seeing… Continue reading How to Use Cinematic Mode to Record Video on iPhone 13

Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens review: A lightweight wide-angle zoom for hybrid shooters

The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens is a great lens for hybrid shooters. Abby Ferguson The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens is a full-frame, wide-angle zoom lens for A7-series E-mount cameras. A quick scan of the spec sheet clearly indicates that Sony considers this a true hybrid lens with enough resolution… Continue reading Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens review: A lightweight wide-angle zoom for hybrid shooters

Best macro lenses for 2022

Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for Canon Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM Check Price Best for Nikon Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Check Price Best for Sony Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro… Continue reading Best macro lenses for 2022

Sony introduces the ZV-1F: a compact camera for vloggers

Sony has announced the ZV-1F. Sony Sony has announced another new camera, dropping the ZV-1F on October 13. It is the third camera in Sony’s ZV line, joining the ZV-1 and ZV-E10, and at only $500, it rounds out the trio as the most affordable option. Aimed at beginners, the Face Priority AE, Product Showcase Setting, and… Continue reading Sony introduces the ZV-1F: a compact camera for vloggers

How to Record Your Screen for Free With Open Broadcaster Software (OBS)

Open Broadcaster Software Studio, more commonly known as OBS, is a video streaming and recording program. It’s free, open source, and fully cross-platform—Mac, Windows, and Linux. When combined with solid audio and video editing software, it is a powerful and flexible screencast video production tool. In this OBS screen recording tutorial, we’ll install OBS and… Continue reading How to Record Your Screen for Free With Open Broadcaster Software (OBS)

SanDisk’s Pro-G40 portable SSD can withstand serious punishment

The drive is small enough to fit in a pocket and tough enough to survive in the field. SanDisk Photographers and video shooters put gear through the wringer. That’s why ultra-rugged devices like the new SanDisk Pro-G40 portable SSD are so appealing. It can hold up to 2TB of photos or footage and withstand the… Continue reading SanDisk’s Pro-G40 portable SSD can withstand serious punishment

On-Camera Audio Recording: The Handheld Mic

When you are at a loud event or conference, doing a person-on-the-street interview, or delivering news, a handheld microphone is often the best choice. And in this tutorial, you’ll find out why.  What Are Handheld Microphones? Handheld microphones are very simple devices, and the vast majority of those that are used for video production are… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: The Handheld Mic

On-Camera Audio Recording: Shotgun Microphones

If I had to choose one desert island microphone for video production, it would be a shotgun microphone. Is it the best at everything? No. But compared to a lavaliere, a pencil condenser, or a handheld microphone, it wins in many more situations. In this tutorial, you’ll find out why. What Is a Shotgun Microphone?… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: Shotgun Microphones

Tips for photographers on how to tackle pre-shoot anxiety

Consider this: according to research from the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, artists experience more stress and anxiety when compared to those in other fields, but they also measure higher in terms of strengths such as hope or ego resilience—or the ability to recover from difficult times. In other words, artists might have more anxiety… Continue reading Tips for photographers on how to tackle pre-shoot anxiety