It’s nearly impossible to emulate smooth, Steadicam-like footage when you’re shooting handheld and walking at the same time, but having a subject in your frame actually helps to hide some of the jitter. In this lesson for Slavik Boyechko’s course about handheld video we’ll cover some tips and tricks to help you capture a moving… Continue reading How to Record a Moving Subject With a Handheld Video Camera
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Best camera lenses of 2022
ShareGrid, Unsplash Best portrait lens Canon 85mm f/1.2L II Check Price A super-high-end option at a classic focal lenth Best wide-angle NIKON Z 14-24MM f/2.8 S Check Price Tame distortion and great sharpness make this the landscape champ Best macro Tamron 90MM F/2.8 Di VC USD Check Price A tried-and-true performer up-close Picking a camera… Continue reading Best camera lenses of 2022
Best Leica cameras in 2022
Dan Bracaglia Best overall Leica M11 Check Price This super-versatile camera maintains the old-school style. Best Leica film camera Leica MP Check Price Yes, Leica still makes a film rangefinder and it’s great. Best Leica compact Leica Q2 Check Price It has a beautiful 28mm lens attached. Mention Leica cameras around photography nerds (like us)… Continue reading Best Leica cameras in 2022
Fujifilm X-A7: Smart and Stylish
The Fujifilm X-A7 offers several options for both amateur photographers and video bloggers. Nilofer Khan reports. When Fujifilm introduced its X-A series, it was with the intent to cater to those who wish to buy their first interchangeable lens camera system. The company has worked towards enhancing the features to make the entire shooting experience… Continue reading Fujifilm X-A7: Smart and Stylish
Best compact cameras of 2022
Jeanette D. Moses Best for Street Photography Fujifilm X100V Check Price This range-finder style camera with its fixed 23mm lens has analog design accents that make it an absolute joy to shoot with. Best for Beginners Canon EOS M200 Check Price The Canon EOS M200 is an inexpensive option that’s extremely easy to use, making… Continue reading Best compact cameras of 2022
The 500px and Neil Dankoff Competition is back!
Want to win an all-inclusive trip to Seychelles? If a vacation to Seychelles in the Indian sea sounds like the perfect getaway, look no further than the 500px and Neil Dankoff Competition. When you submit your photos you have the chance to win the grand prize; the trip of dreams with Hilton Resorts for a 5-night… Continue reading The 500px and Neil Dankoff Competition is back!
Best cameras for astrophotography in 2022
Stan Horaczek Best overall Sony a7 III Check Price Best DSLR Nikon D850 Check Price Best mirrorless Nikon Z6 Check Price Astrophotography has rapidly become more popular among hobbyists and professionals alike. Aided by the recent lockdowns of the global pandemic, three visible near-earth comets, and the highly publicized achievements of NASA and the ESA,… Continue reading Best cameras for astrophotography in 2022
NASA’s next space telescope could have a liquid lens and be 100x larger than Webb
An illustration showing the final stage of a possible future giant telescope being created in space using fluids. Studio Ella Maru NASA is always searching for new ways to extend its ability to see into the outer reaches of the universe and, in its latest series of experiments, it’s exploring a method that could enable… Continue reading NASA’s next space telescope could have a liquid lens and be 100x larger than Webb
DIYer 3D-prints a working 35mm movie camera
Footage from Yuta Ikeya’s 35mm movie camera looks delightfully old-timey. Yuta Ikeya With the renaissance of film photography has come a resurgence in the popularity of Super 8. These analog video cameras are easily portable and always pack a punch of nostalgia. However, the film can be a little harder (and pricier) to find than… Continue reading DIYer 3D-prints a working 35mm movie camera
Best cameras for kids in 2022
Fujifilm Best for instant shots Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 instant camera Check Price Simple controls and cool instant prints make this one of the most fun cameras around. Best overall runnerup Nikon COOLPIX W150 Check Price It’s cheap enough that it won’t hurt too badly if it gets smashed or lost. Best action GoPro HD… Continue reading Best cameras for kids in 2022