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Camera deals to shop right now

We found some of the best camera deals available at the moment for you. Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Maybe your photography gear is getting older, but it sure is hard to take a photo without it, so you’re… Continue reading Camera deals to shop right now

Best cameras for beginners in 2023

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Canon EOS R10 SEE IT Best point-and-shoot Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII SEE IT Best full-frame mirrorless Nikon Z5 SEE IT While smartphone cameras are getting more impressive, a dedicated camera for beginners… Continue reading Best cameras for beginners in 2023

Hands-on with the Canon RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens

The new 24-50mm lens from Canon is tiny. Abby Ferguson Canon recently announced a handful of new pieces of equipment for beginner photographers, including the RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens. The compact lens will be sold on its own, but it is also the kit lens for the newly announced EOS R8.  PopPhoto was able… Continue reading Hands-on with the Canon RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens

Early hands-on with the Canon EOS R8: A compact hybrid camera for beginners

The new R8 is a well-rounded beginner-friendly camera. Abby Ferguson Canon’s beginner- and enthusiast-friendly range of mirrorless cameras just got a bit more crowded with the announcement of the EOS R8. But despite its entry-level status, the full-frame R8 borrows technology from some of its bigger siblings, such as the R6 Mark II. It gets… Continue reading Early hands-on with the Canon EOS R8: A compact hybrid camera for beginners

The power of a background in portrait photography

Ever since Irving Penn first started experimenting with white paper backdrops in the 1940s—and later, an old, repurposed theater curtain from the 1950s—portrait photographers have been pushing the boundaries of what backgrounds can look like. Far beyond the scope of the conventional, artists on 500px have found new ways to use traditional studio items—such as… Continue reading The power of a background in portrait photography

Early review of the Canon EOS R50: Compact and approachable

The new R50 is tiny yet surprisingly capable. Abby Ferguson Canon recently released a slew of gear ideal for beginners and casual photographers, including the new EOS R50. This camera sits at the entry of the R line and just above the enthusiast-oriented M series. It is currently one of the most entry-level cameras available… Continue reading Early review of the Canon EOS R50: Compact and approachable

Canon has announced two entry-level mirrorless cameras and lenses

Canon has announced two new camera and two new lenses for enthusiasts and beginners. Abby Ferguson Canon is starting the year off with a bang and bringing us four new pieces of gear all at once. The company’s latest release includes the long-rumored EOS R8 and the EOS R50. Two new lenses join them in… Continue reading Canon has announced two entry-level mirrorless cameras and lenses

New gear: Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S and Z 26mm f/2.8 lenses

Nikon’s newest lenses hit the market in March 2023. Stan Horaczek Back in January 2023, Nikon announced that it was working on a pair of new full-frame prime lenses for its Z-mount cameras. Now, the company has officially unveiled the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S and Z 26mm f/2.8 lenses. While these lenses target decidedly… Continue reading New gear: Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S and Z 26mm f/2.8 lenses