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Sony unveils the world’s first smartphone with optical zoom—but is it all it’s cracked up to be?

The zoom lens’ focal range is intended to appeal to portrait shooters. Sony Electronics Sony has just unveiled the Xperia 1 IV, the world’s first production phone with an optical zoom lens as well as ultrawide, standard wide, and front-facing cameras. It’s a pretty serious smartphone photography package that, at $1,600, comes with a pretty… Continue reading Sony unveils the world’s first smartphone with optical zoom—but is it all it’s cracked up to be?

21 Top Workflow and Animation Scripts for After Effects

Scripts are add-ons that load extra functionality and enhancements, ranging from little things like better note-taking, to big things, like help with managing layers and keyframes in large compositions, into Adobe After Effects. It’s a big program for complex work; using scripts in After Effects can make life easier. Top Scripts for Adobe After Effects… Continue reading 21 Top Workflow and Animation Scripts for After Effects

7artisans takes on the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 for a tenth of the cost

The 7artisans M28mm f/5.6 is an affordable alternative for Leica M-mount cameras. 7artisans If you’re in the market for a compact, walkaround prime lens for your M-mount camera, the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 comes highly recommended. If you can live with a not-so-bright aperture and strong vignetting, it’s tiny, has great center sharpness, and offers… Continue reading 7artisans takes on the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 for a tenth of the cost

Best vertical monitors in 2022

Stan Horaczek Best overall LG 27UN850-W Ultrafine Check Price 4K resolution and solid color make this a great all-around option. Best budget HP VH240a 23.8-Inch monitor Check Price It’s only 1080p, but that’s plenty for some users looking to save. Best for productivity ViewSonic VP2768a ColorPro 27 Inch monitor Check Price It comes calibrated from… Continue reading Best vertical monitors in 2022

DJI Mini 3 Pro review: our new favorite travel drone

Always on the lookout for obstacles, the Mini 3 Pro has three sets of binocular optical sensors that scan forward, behind and beneath the drone. Mason Marsh The sub-250 gram drone market is flooded with flying toys, but today’s launch of the DJI Mini 3 Pro is giving us a travel-friendly aerial marvel with 3-way… Continue reading DJI Mini 3 Pro review: our new favorite travel drone

8 classic films every analog photographer should try

Shot on Ilford HP5 Plus. Dan Bracaglia We’ve seen lots of great new films come on the market in the last few years, but there are also a lot of classic films we love—survivors from the pre-digital days that have changed little or not at all since film’s heyday. Here are eight classic films we… Continue reading 8 classic films every analog photographer should try

20+ Cute maternity photoshoot ideas to try in 2020

From underwater portrait sessions to floral crowns and flowy fabric, recent trends have reinvigorated the field of maternity photos. If once the genre was considered radical (think: Demi Moore on the cover of Vanity Fair), it’s now entered the mainstream (think: Beyonce’s 2017 pregnancy photoshoot with twins). These days, maternity photos are equally at home… Continue reading 20+ Cute maternity photoshoot ideas to try in 2020

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

Best photo paper in 2022

Stan Horaczek Best matte Canson Infinity Rag Photographique Matte Check Price This smooth paper makes for deep, rich tones. Best for framing Epson Ultra Premium Luster Check Price The finish adds a little shine while fighting glare. Best glossy Canon Photo Paper Pro Platinum Check Price This is a great all-around paper for color or… Continue reading Best photo paper in 2022