Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens review: A lightweight wide-angle zoom for hybrid shooters

The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens is a great lens for hybrid shooters. Abby Ferguson The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens is a full-frame, wide-angle zoom lens for A7-series E-mount cameras. A quick scan of the spec sheet clearly indicates that Sony considers this a true hybrid lens with enough resolution… Continue reading Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G lens review: A lightweight wide-angle zoom for hybrid shooters

Best macro lenses for 2022

Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for Canon Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM Check Price Best for Nikon Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Check Price Best for Sony Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro… Continue reading Best macro lenses for 2022

Best carbon fiber tripods for 2022

Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Manfrotto MT055CXPRO4 Check Price Best for travel Peak Design Travel Tripod Check Price Best for backpacking Manfrotto Befree Advanced Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod Check Price Carbon fiber tripods offer several very tangible… Continue reading Best carbon fiber tripods for 2022

October 2022 Release for Lightroom Classic, Lightroom, and Camera Raw

Today is the first day of Adobe MAX and with that comes the release of new versions of Adobe software! Notably, Lightroom Classic (LrC) version 12, Camera Raw (ACR) version 15, Lightroom (Lr) for Mac/Win version 6, and Lightroom for mobile version 8. Let’s get to the good stuff! Masking Interface Changes You’ll see more… Continue reading October 2022 Release for Lightroom Classic, Lightroom, and Camera Raw

7 Top Retouching Preset Toolkits for Lightroom

Whether you’re just starting out editing your photos or are simply looking to broaden the looks and feel of your editing aesthetic, using a retouching preset toolkit delivers immediate results, often at the click of a single button. Here we’re going to take a look at seven retouching preset toolkits for Lightroom available from Envato… Continue reading 7 Top Retouching Preset Toolkits for Lightroom

How to Use the Orange Slider on Portrait Photos Using Lightroom Classic

If you’re a portrait photographer, familiarizing yourself with the orange slider will be a huge time-saver in your retouching workflow. Save yourself the time and effort required to create a selection or mask of your subject’s skin, and unlock the power of the orange slider! Locate the Orange Slider in Lightroom Classic Lightroom Classic makes… Continue reading How to Use the Orange Slider on Portrait Photos Using Lightroom Classic

How to Turn Profiles Into a Custom Preset Using Adobe Camera Raw and a Colour Card

In this tutorial you’ll learn how to use a colour card to recreate the look of an in-camera profile in Adobe Camera Raw, which you can then use as a custom preset. Before You Start Part 1: Turning on Profiles in Camera If you’d like to know more about this step, you should read part… Continue reading How to Turn Profiles Into a Custom Preset Using Adobe Camera Raw and a Colour Card

On-Camera Audio Recording: The Handheld Mic

When you are at a loud event or conference, doing a person-on-the-street interview, or delivering news, a handheld microphone is often the best choice. And in this tutorial, you’ll find out why.  What Are Handheld Microphones? Handheld microphones are very simple devices, and the vast majority of those that are used for video production are… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: The Handheld Mic

On-Camera Audio Recording: Shotgun Microphones

If I had to choose one desert island microphone for video production, it would be a shotgun microphone. Is it the best at everything? No. But compared to a lavaliere, a pencil condenser, or a handheld microphone, it wins in many more situations. In this tutorial, you’ll find out why. What Is a Shotgun Microphone?… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: Shotgun Microphones