NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 lens review: A balance of quality and price

The NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 works well for landscapes, events, travel, and even detail shots. Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › I love a good ultra-wide angle lens. They are much more versatile than they get credit for and lend… Continue reading NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 lens review: A balance of quality and price

2023 Review: DaVinci Resolve 18 Free vs Resolve Studio 18 Paid

It sounds like a trick, doesn’t it? A completely free version of one of the world-leading video editing suites. The great news is, it’s as good as it sounds, you can get a free download of Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve. So what’s the catch? Well, there’s a paid for version too: DaVinci Resolve Studio, with… Continue reading 2023 Review: DaVinci Resolve 18 Free vs Resolve Studio 18 Paid

The Star Wars Lightsaber was based on a camera flash handle

DigitalRev In-Focus We love when nerdy things collide here at Pop Photo, and that is precisely what happened with the creation of perhaps the most iconic movie prop of all time. As the video below from DigitalRev In-Focus explains, George Lucas wanted the props in the Star Wars films to look used in order to… Continue reading The Star Wars Lightsaber was based on a camera flash handle

The best high-end lighting gear

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › There are already lots of great gear roundups for beginners and photographers on a budget. The strobes, kits and LED panels below fall into another category entirely. The gear featured here is for professional photographers who… Continue reading The best high-end lighting gear

Meet the 500px Global Photography Awards Storytelling Category Winner

The 2022 500px Global Photography Awards serves creatives working with photography and provides them a chance to showcase their skill and be rewarded for it. The second edition of the competition consisted of six categories: Technical, Storytelling, Commercial Content, Documentary, Fine Art, and Landscape. Today on the blog we’re talking with the winner of the… Continue reading Meet the 500px Global Photography Awards Storytelling Category Winner

DaVinci Resolve vs Adobe After Effects (Which is Best for 2023?)

DaVinci Resolve and Adobe After Effects. Both are powerful software suites for video projects. But which should you choose? Which app is right for you?  In this tutorial, we’ll explore the advantages of DaVinci Resolve vs After Effects. By looking at the key features of each, we’ll outline their place in your creative toolbox. Let’s… Continue reading DaVinci Resolve vs Adobe After Effects (Which is Best for 2023?)

Davinci Resolve vs Premiere Pro (Which is Best for 2023?)

If you’re a film-maker or editor, the choice of editing suites can be a little overwhelming. Two of the main competitors in particular, Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, have so many great tools that it can be hard to make a decision. Let us help you with this article, where we take a look at… Continue reading Davinci Resolve vs Premiere Pro (Which is Best for 2023?)

The Licensing Rush winners are…

March was an exciting month at 500px, as we launched a new, thrilling contest, Licensing Rush, in dedication to our amazing 500px Licensing community. We were blown away by the number of photographers who participated in the contest and the volume of submissions. The competition was fierce, as photographers vied to have the most photos… Continue reading The Licensing Rush winners are…