On-Camera Audio Recording: Keep Your Head on Straight

Trying to get great audio while performing as a one-man band can be a recipe for an anxiety attack. With so much to think about with capturing the footage, what do you focus on with sound? Find out in this tutorial.  While You’re Setting Up When you’re behind the camera and you’re shooting a video… Continue reading On-Camera Audio Recording: Keep Your Head on Straight

How to Edit Video on the iPhone

Just a few years back, the idea of being able to edit a video on anything but a fully built-out CPU was unfathomable. Fast-forward to today, and we’re lucky enough to be able to use an iPhone as a one-stop shop for video production. It may not be your go-to tool when working on bigger… Continue reading How to Edit Video on the iPhone

Early Black Friday deals: Sony gear is up to $500 off on Amazon

Select Sony cameras and lenses are on sale. Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › If you have been waiting to pull the trigger on some pro-grade Sony camera gear, right now is your time. Amazon is currently offering up to… Continue reading Early Black Friday deals: Sony gear is up to $500 off on Amazon

How To Use Details In Your Compositions For Tantalising Photographs

When I started shooting videos some 17 years ago, I treated the medium the way I did with photography. That is to say, in most shots, I would try to capture the entire subject in one image.  Video, however, doesn’t work like that. Firstly you are restricted to landscape format if you create bona fide… Continue reading How To Use Details In Your Compositions For Tantalising Photographs

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

Sony introduces the ZV-1F: a compact camera for vloggers

Sony has announced the ZV-1F. Sony Sony has announced another new camera, dropping the ZV-1F on October 13. It is the third camera in Sony’s ZV line, joining the ZV-1 and ZV-E10, and at only $500, it rounds out the trio as the most affordable option. Aimed at beginners, the Face Priority AE, Product Showcase Setting, and… Continue reading Sony introduces the ZV-1F: a compact camera for vloggers

TAMRON Announces 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Zoom Lens

Tamron announced the 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Zoom Lens. It is a fast-aperture zoom lens for Sony E-mount full frame mirrorless cameras. It can be used for still images and video both. It is compact and lightweight in design at about 3.4 inches and 12.9 oz. It has an optical construction of 12 elements… Continue reading TAMRON Announces 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Zoom Lens

Using rental equipment to elevate your commercial photoshoots

Between $3,000 cameras, $1,000 lenses, $500 speedlights, and $300 LED panels, photo studio costs can add up quickly. It can also be a pain to store and transport all your gear, especially when you add 16-pound c-stands and giant octaboxes into the mix. “Not only do photographers have to haul everything from shoot to shoot,… Continue reading Using rental equipment to elevate your commercial photoshoots