The Light L16 camera fizzled out like an old soda. Light Just four months after launching, Snap (the company formerly known as Snapchat) has grounded its Pixy selfie drone. The diminutive $230 drone got middling reviews and suffered from low presales. Somewhat understandably, given the current economic climate, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel told staff that… Continue reading 5 defunct photo gadgets that were supposed to ‘change everything’
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Best photo sticks in 2022
Abby Ferguson Best rated JDTDC MFi Certified 128GB Photo-Stick Check Price Best photo stick for iPhone iDiskk 128GB MFi Certified Photo Stick Check Price Best photo stick for Android phones Sunany 256GB Photo Stick Check Price Photo sticks expand your phone’s memory for photos and videos, saving you from the dreaded “low storage” notifications. Unfortunately,… Continue reading Best photo sticks in 2022
Nikon is having a great financial year
Nikon is having a financially strong 2022. Cameras like the mirrorless Z7 II and Z9 are selling particularly well. Nikon Like most Japanese companies, Nikon’s financial year runs from April 1st to March 31st, rather than being aligned with the calendar year. The company closed out the first quarter of its latest financial year at… Continue reading Nikon is having a great financial year
Keep your film iced-cold with this 2-in-1 water bottle & film chiller
The small bottle can store three rolls of 35mm film. PPP Cameras Film photographers know the delicate nature of the medium. While the analog stuff offers excellent exposure latitude, put a roll through less-than-ideal conditions and at best, you’ve got an experiment on your hands, and at worst, a completely blank roll. We’re talking airport… Continue reading Keep your film iced-cold with this 2-in-1 water bottle & film chiller
Bring on the noise: How to save high ISO files deemed ‘too noisy’
Crank that ISO, AI de-noise software is here to save the day. Shot at ISO 6400 with noise corrections made using On1 NoNoise AI. Jeff Carlson In photography, knowing when to put the camera away is a valuable skill. Really dark situations are particularly difficult: without supplemental lighting, you can crank up the ISO to… Continue reading Bring on the noise: How to save high ISO files deemed ‘too noisy’
Samsung’s new folding smartphone flagship gets a much-needed camera upgrade
Samsung For such expensive devices, Samsung’s eye-catching Galaxy Z Fold phones have long lagged the field when it comes to their camera setup. That’s perhaps understandable, as the folding screen tech is both expensive and bulky, leaving less room and cost for decent cameras. It’s sad news for photographers, though, as it’s meant you have… Continue reading Samsung’s new folding smartphone flagship gets a much-needed camera upgrade
Best document cameras in 2022
Firmbee.com, Unsplash Best compatibility AVer U50 Document Camera Check Price Easy to set up and works with Microsoft, Google, and Apple. Most versatile IPEVO VZ-X Document Camera Check Price Provides up to 12 hours of viewing on battery power. Best budget OKIOLABS OKIO CAM S 2-in-1 Document Camera Check Price Doubles as a webcam and… Continue reading Best document cameras in 2022
Best gimbals in 2022
Abby Ferguson Best overall DJI RS3 Pro Check Price Best small DJI Pocket 2 Check Price Best for DSLRs Zhiyun Weebill 2 Check Price Gimbals hold your camera steady so you can shoot buttery-smooth, cinema-ready footage while on the move. Gimbals are a type of hand-held support system that stabilizes your camera on three axes—tilt,… Continue reading Best gimbals in 2022
Take to the skies in style with the new Peak Design x Huckberry 30L travel pack
Retailing for $260, the expandable pack neatly organizes all your gear. Peak Design/Huckberry Photographers are familiar with the refrain, “how will I carry it all?”—all being the cameras, lenses, laptops, and other gear necessary for a good and proper adventure. Peak Design answered that question in 2018 with its original Travel Backpack. Now, the brand… Continue reading Take to the skies in style with the new Peak Design x Huckberry 30L travel pack
10 Top Tips for Designing a Cartoon Character for 2D Animation
If you love cartoons, why not try your hand at designing a cartoon character? After all, every expert started as a beginner. It’s easier than you think. Just follow these ten top tips and you’ll have a stunning character ready to animate in no time. 1. Keep It Simple Cartoons come in a wide variety of… Continue reading 10 Top Tips for Designing a Cartoon Character for 2D Animation