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 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 projector screens of 2022

Max Vakhtbovych, Pexels Best projector screen for outdoors VIVOHOME 14 Feet Indoor and Outdoor Inflatable Blow up Mega Movie Projector Screen Check Price Bring the party outside with a sturdy inflatable screen. Best projector screen for first time users Elite Screens Manual B 100-INCH Manual Pull Down Projector Screen Check Price Easy-to-operate pull down video… Continue reading Best projector screens of 2022

Best outdoor security camera systems of 2022

Mary Oakey, Unsplash Best outdoor security camera system for DIYers Google Nest Cam Outdoor Check Price This comprehensive security system comes with smart alerts that use AI to distinguish between noises. Best outdoor security camera system for watching the entire house Deep Sentinel Smart Security Cameras Check Price Connects to live guards, analyzes 50 images… Continue reading Best outdoor security camera systems of 2022

DJI’s tiny, affordable drone is officially coming to the US

It uses the same body as the regular Mini 2. DJI After launching in Southeast Asia and South America last month, the new DJI Mini SE is finally available in the US for $299. It’s an upgrade-with-a-lower-price to DJI’s previous entry-level consumer drone, the original DJI Mini, although the internals and camera are the same.… Continue reading DJI’s tiny, affordable drone is officially coming to the US

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

Flashpoint Xplor 300 Pro TTL R2 review: Impressive power in a small package

The modeling light offers both daylight and tungsten color balance. Stan Horaczek The toughest part of deciding on a battery-powered strobe is balancing size with power. You want enough oomph to let you work in bright sunlight, but you don’t want to lug a massive head out in the field. Flashpoint’s Xplor 300 Pro TTL… Continue reading Flashpoint Xplor 300 Pro TTL R2 review: Impressive power in a small package

Is the end of the awkward, faceless Zoom call near?

Getty Images Have you ever been on a phone call with someone new or had to speak on a video conference to a screen full of faceless squares, with everyone’s appearance left to guesswork? You may not have to use your imagination in these scenarios for much longer. Researchers at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial… Continue reading Is the end of the awkward, faceless Zoom call near?

Women Street Photographers’ annual exhibition highlights the power of the female gaze

A woman’s dress blows in the wind, by Carin Van Derdonk, one of the 79 artists featured in the show. Carin Van Derdonk This week, Women Street Photographers, a collective founded by renowned photographer Gulnara Samoilova, opens its annual exhibition at El Barrio’s Artspace PS109 in East Harlem, New York. The show The Women Street… Continue reading Women Street Photographers’ annual exhibition highlights the power of the female gaze