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The best lavalier microphone setups for capturing dialogue

Mic’d up and ready to record. Onur Binay, Unsplash Lavalier (or lapel) microphones used to be more enticing in theory than they were in reality. Bad sound quality, short battery life, and clunky transmitters made them more of a nuisance than a practical audio solution. However, developments in the technology now allow for great wireless… Continue reading The best lavalier microphone setups for capturing dialogue

Best Micro Four Thirds cameras for 2022

Abby Ferguson Best overall Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Check Price Best for video Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 Check Price Best for fast moving subjects Olympus OM-D E-M1X Check Price Micro Four Thirds cameras were originally introduced as a lightweight alternative to the bulky DSLR. These interchangeable lens cameras typically have a lower price point, excellent… Continue reading Best Micro Four Thirds cameras for 2022

Using the magic of reflections to elevate your photography

In Namibia, Marsel van Oosten captures the mirror image of a springbok, pausing to drink at a watering hole in the afternoon light. On a snowy morning on Lake Kawaguchiko, Loic Lagarde captures the perfect reflection of Mount Fuji in the still water. And at Germany’s Rakotzbrücke Devil’s Bridge, Kilian Schonberger photographs a fairytale setting… Continue reading Using the magic of reflections to elevate your photography

Gaze into the heart of a ‘Phantom Galaxy’

In Webb’s image, the heart of the Phantom Galaxy is on full display. It is a nuclear star cluster. NASA/ESA/CSA There’s a phantom in the neighborhood, and the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) paid it a visit. The European Space Agency (ESA) released a new image of the M74 Phantom Galaxy this week, its majestic… Continue reading Gaze into the heart of a ‘Phantom Galaxy’

Skateboard photographer Atiba Jefferson on getting your foot in the door

Andrew Reynolds frontside flips a hefty double set of stairs in front of a crowd. © Atiba Jefferson Atiba Jefferson is a legend in the world of skateboard photography (and skateboarding in general). With more than 25 years of experience behind the lens, his work has and continues to grace the covers and pages of… Continue reading Skateboard photographer Atiba Jefferson on getting your foot in the door

Best HDMI splitters for dual monitors in 2022

Abby Ferguson Best overall OREI HDMI 2 in 1 Splitter Check Price Best budget Gana HDMI 2 in 1 Switcher Check Price Best for 4K display Avedio Links 4K HDMI Splitter Check Price HDMI splitters for dual monitors offer an easy way to mirror content across multiple screens. They copy digital signals and distribute them… Continue reading Best HDMI splitters for dual monitors in 2022

This what a beginner-friendly FPV drone should look like

The new DJI Avata is a “cinewhoop” style drone which means it combines the speed and agility of a racing drone with the stabilization and video quality of a cinema drone. DJI DJI’s latest drone is here and it looks like a lot of fun: The palm-sized DJI Avata is a first-person (FPV) “cinewhoop” style… Continue reading This what a beginner-friendly FPV drone should look like

Western Digital and SanDisk memory devices are up to $252 off right now on Amazon

Sale on SanDisk and Western Digital memory devices. Abby Ferguson As photographers and videographers, we generate a lot of data. And all those files need to live somewhere. Whether on SD or CF cards in our cameras as we create images or videos or on hard drives for long-term storage, it’s a constant battle to… Continue reading Western Digital and SanDisk memory devices are up to $252 off right now on Amazon

Best cameras for sports photography in 2022

Abby Ferguson Best overall Canon R3 Check Price Best Nikon Nikon Z9 Check Price Best budget Canon R7 Check Price Like high-level athletes, cameras for sports photography can achieve feats their more casual competition can’t. Sure, you can shoot sports with just about any camera. David Burnett has famously created incredible Olympic photos with an… Continue reading Best cameras for sports photography in 2022