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10 photojournalists to follow to stay informed on Ukraine

“We have to fight, but fight for life. You can’t fight for dust when there is nothing and no people. That’s why it is important to stop this war,” Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the Associated Press. Evgeniy Maloletka As the war continues in Ukraine, an influx of information swarms social media. Amid the feeds,… Continue reading 10 photojournalists to follow to stay informed on Ukraine

Best Fujifilm cameras for 2022

Lucas Favre, Unsplash Best overall Fujifilm X-T4 Check Price Tactile controls and excellent performance make this an all-around winner. Best compact Fujifilm X100V Check Price Lots of advanced features and a great lens make a perfect everyday shooter. Best Instax Fujifilm Instax Square SQ1 Check Price The classic square format gives a retro feel with… Continue reading Best Fujifilm cameras for 2022

Best laptops in 2022

Best for video editing Dell XPS 15 Check Price Cranking the specs won’t bust your budget too badly. Best overall Apple MacBook Pro M1 Pro Check Price Apple’s pro-grade laptop is back in top form. Best for gaming Razer Blade 15 Check Price Those gaming muscles also help when you’re editing. Creatives typically seek out… Continue reading Best laptops in 2022

What is a mirrorless camera?

Even though it’s several years old the Fujifilm X-T1 still holds its own. Stan Horaczek Take the lens off of a film SLR or a digital SLR and you’ll find yourself staring into a mirror. In fact, mirrors have been essential camera components for more than 150 years—that is, of course, until roughly the last… Continue reading What is a mirrorless camera?

Best stylus for iPad in 2022

cottonbro, Pexels Best iPad stylus for photographers Apple Pencil 2nd Generation Check Price Still one of the best digital pens on the market. Best iPad stylus for artists Adonit Note+ Digital Pencil with Palm Rejection Check Price A great alternative to the Apple Pencil. Best iPad stylus for note-takers Logitech Crayon Digital Pencil for iPad… Continue reading Best stylus for iPad in 2022

Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN prime lens review: A solid performer

The relatively small front element accepts a 58mm filter. Stan Horaczek Camera companies once promised that mirrorless systems would shrink our photography gear and make our kits much easier to lug around. Then, they started turning out exotic new lenses that are super-fast, impossibly sharp, and heavier than a triple-meatball sub. Luckily, just about every… Continue reading Sigma 35mm f/2 DG DN prime lens review: A solid performer

Pentax K-3 Mark III camera review: A solid DSLR in a mirrorless world

On the outside, the new Pentax K-3 Mark III DSLR looks extremely familiar. On the inside, however, this APS-C DSLR camera has undergone a total HGTV-grade makeover since its predecessor dropped roughly six years ago. With mirrorless cameras pulling away from DSLRs when it comes to popularity and hardware support, how does a new enthusiast-grade,… Continue reading Pentax K-3 Mark III camera review: A solid DSLR in a mirrorless world

MSI Creator Monitor review: Solid color performance right out of the box

Shown next to an M1 MacBook Air. Stan Horaczek Flat-screen displays have been getting bigger and cheaper in recent years. And while it’s tempting to pick up a massive screen for your desk, creative work requires accurate color. Those cheap screens tend to value punch and vibrance over accuracy and faithful color reproduction. The 32-inch,… Continue reading MSI Creator Monitor review: Solid color performance right out of the box

Best portable printers of 2022

George Milton/Pexels Best portable printer for Polaroid fans Kodak Mini 3 Retro 3×3-Inch Portable Photo Printer Check Price Small printer for slightly larger prints. Best portable printer for teens Canon IVY Mini Photo Printer for Smartphones Check Price Quick and fun sticker-maker. Best portable printer for travelers HP Sprocket Select Portable 2.3×3.4-Inch Instant Photo Printer… Continue reading Best portable printers of 2022