The best cameras for bird photography in 2022

Abby Ferguson Best Canon premium Canon EOS R3 Check Price Best Nikon Nikon Z9 Check Price Best Sony Sony a7 IV Check Price Having the right camera for bird photography will save you many headaches when trying to capture images of the avian species. Though it may seem like a straightforward genre, it comes its… Continue reading The best cameras for bird photography in 2022

Report: Nikon to pull the plug on DSLRs

The flagship Nikon D6 DSLR. Nikon Sometimes when a company abandons a product line it’s a shock, like when Samsung unceremoniously pulled the plug on its entire camera business after months of protestations that it remained committed to the market. Other times, it’s almost a foregone conclusion. Sad as the news may be for DSLR… Continue reading Report: Nikon to pull the plug on DSLRs

Does bird detect AF really work?

Common Tern. ISO 1250, 1/2000 sec, f/6.3, @ 600mm. © Marie Read We like to say it’s not about the gear, that a photographer with any camera can create good photos. And in most situations that’s true. Then there’s bird photography. To get the ultimate photos of feathered subjects you need special equipment: zoom lenses… Continue reading Does bird detect AF really work?

Prime Day brings big discounts to Fujifilm Instax cameras and film

This is a great price on an instant film camera. Fujifilm Instant film photography isn’t cheap, so we always appreciate the opportunity to save a little cash while creating those wonderful little prints. For Prime Day 2022, Amazon has dropped the price of the Instax Square SQ6 camera all the way down to $89, which… Continue reading Prime Day brings big discounts to Fujifilm Instax cameras and film

Save on tons of Samyang and Rokinon lenses for Prime Day 2022

Rokinon and Samyang lenses on sale for Prime Day. Abby Ferguson When shopping for lenses, you may not first think of Rokinon or Samyang. Many write them off as being far below brands like Nikon, Canon, or even Sigma. And while there are, certainly, some low-level lenses from Rokinon and Samyang, there are also some… Continue reading Save on tons of Samyang and Rokinon lenses for Prime Day 2022

The Godox Lux Junior is a sleek, old-school-style manual flash for $69

The little speedlight runs on two AAA batteries. Godox has announced the Lux Junior, a retro-inspired on-camera flash that will sell for just $69 when it becomes available next month. It looks small, fun, and easy to use.  Retro design Related: How to take good pictures in bright sunlight The Lux Junior is inspired by… Continue reading The Godox Lux Junior is a sleek, old-school-style manual flash for $69

New gear: Meike 50mm f/0.95 for APS-C mirrorless

Meike It’s proving to be a rather active summer for the folks at Hong Kong’s home-grown lens brand, Meike. We’re barely through telling you about the brand-new Meike 85mm f/1.8 for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras, and the company has already launched another optic, this time for five different sub-frame mirrorless lines. Meet the new Meike… Continue reading New gear: Meike 50mm f/0.95 for APS-C mirrorless

In a self-portrait series, Chinelle Rojas reclaims her identity

One of Rojas’ favorite portraits is this one, which she made with Prisma colored pencils. Chinelle Rojas In an age saturated with selfies, the art of the self-portrait can feel diluted at best, and an indulgence of vanity at worst. But for Florida-based creative Chinelle Rojas, it’s been an avenue for accepting her identity and… Continue reading In a self-portrait series, Chinelle Rojas reclaims her identity

How to Replicate Your Custom Camera Profile Look in Lightroom Classic as a Preset

If you find yourself making the same adjustments over and over in Lightroom, creating a Custom Profile using a colour calibration card can be a huge time saver. These tools can also help you learn how your camera works. With this workflow, there is a calibrated relationship between what you see on the back of… Continue reading How to Replicate Your Custom Camera Profile Look in Lightroom Classic as a Preset

New gear: The Nikon Z30 is a lean, mean 4K video-shooting machine

The new Nikon Z30 is priced at $709.95 for the body only. Nikon Nikon is hoping to appeal to the video content-creating crowd with the launch of its new Nikon Z30 mirrorless camera. Though Nikon mirrorless cameras have long touted impressive video chops—the Nikon Z50 is our favorite camera for Youtubers under $1K—this is the… Continue reading New gear: The Nikon Z30 is a lean, mean 4K video-shooting machine