The StyleShoots Vertical rig is designed for mannequin-based product photography. StyleShoots Swedish lighting company Profoto just announced its purchase of StyleShoots, a Dutch maker of studio automation products aimed at the fashion e-commerce market. Under the terms of the deal, Profoto paid some 18 million euros ($19.6 million USD) for 100% of StyleShoots and says… Continue reading Profoto expands into studio automation with StyleShoots acquisition
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Hot on the heels of a massive price hike, Fujifilm announces a shortage of 120 slide film
The above three films are impacted by the announcement. Fujifilm Sorry Fujifilm film shooters, more bad news: Hot on the heels of a hefty price hike announcement, the brand has revealed an impending Medium Format slide film shortage caused by supply chain constraints. Color-reversal film enthusiasts will have to hang tight, stock up, and practice… Continue reading Hot on the heels of a massive price hike, Fujifilm announces a shortage of 120 slide film
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
Best 35mm film in 2022
Stan Horaczek Best for portraits Kodak Portra 400 Check Price A solid, professional option for all shooting situations Best black-and-white Kodak Tri-X Check Price This stock has been a classic for decades Best slide film Kodak Ektachrome Check Price For the better part of the 20th century, 35mm film was the primary way people took… Continue reading Best 35mm film in 2022
Best outdoor projectors of 2022
Amazon Best overall Epson Home Cinema 3800 Check Price A solid all-around option for most people. Best portable Anker Nebula Solar Portable Check Price Take it with you for shows on the go. Best water-resistant BenQ GS50 Check Price It’s not scared of a little humidity. You might not be able to recreate the nostalgia… Continue reading Best outdoor projectors of 2022
Best cheap printers in 2022
Amazon Best ink tank Epson EcoTank ET-2720 Check Price If you’re looking to save money over the life of a printer, an all-in-one with ink tanks are you best bet. And this Epson is one of the cheapest to buy. Best laser Brother HLL2395DW Check Price If you only need your printer to produce black-and-white… Continue reading Best cheap printers in 2022
Of course Donald Trump undercut his former White House photographer
President Donald J. Trump prepares to sign a plaque placed along the border wall Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, at the Texas-Mexico border near Alamo, Texas. Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead It’s customary for the outgoing chief White House photographer to publish a book of images at the end of a presidential term. Unfortunately,… Continue reading Of course Donald Trump undercut his former White House photographer
Fujifilm Japan will soon hike film prices by up to 60%
Fujifilm Film—if you can even find it in stock—is already pretty pricey, and things might be about to get worse. According to PetaPixel, who have translated a note sent out to camera shops in Japan, Fujifilm’s film prices will increase by up to 60 percent over the coming months. Let’s dig in. About the note… Continue reading Fujifilm Japan will soon hike film prices by up to 60%
Save up to 30 percent on external storage for World Backup Day
SanDisk SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD Check Price Get super-fast storage in a small package. Portable SSD T7 Check Price Samsung’s tiny drive promises up to 1,050MB/s transfer speeds. WD 14TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive Check Price Get ample storage for all of your images and videos. Responsible photographers get to enjoy all… Continue reading Save up to 30 percent on external storage for World Backup Day
Best mirrorless cameras for beginners in 2022
Jeanette D. Moses Best full-frame Canon RP Check Price The full-frame sensor inside is bigger than the rest on the list. That’s good news if you have a lot of old Canon lenses. All around champ Fujifilm X-T200 Check Price This compact body borrows some high-end features from cameras above it in the lineup. Shake… Continue reading Best mirrorless cameras for beginners in 2022