Picture it: Yosemite Valley, 1861. There were no roads yet, but a photographer by the name of Carleton Watkins was there, alone in the vast landscape and surrounded by the sounds of the waterfalls. With him was a custom camera, equipped with a wide-angle lens. His goal was to show the rest of the world… Continue reading Landscape photography tips
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The best XLR microphones for 2023
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Shure SM58 SEE IT Best premium Shure SM7B SEE IT Best for podcasting Rode PodMic SEE IT XLR microphones are considered the industry standard and can be found in professional studios and… Continue reading The best XLR microphones for 2023
Seven family session tips: Posing, choosing an appropriate location, and more!
Family photographs have always been some of our most treasured belongings, but perhaps the uncertainty of the past three years has underscored just how important they can be. At the height of the pandemic, you might remember that people lifted their spirits by recreating old family photos as part of a viral TikTok challenge. Earlier… Continue reading Seven family session tips: Posing, choosing an appropriate location, and more!
The best telescopes for beginners in 2023
Denis Degioanni, Unsplash We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for looking at planets Sky Watcher Classic 250 Dobsonian 10-inch Aperture Telescope SEE IT A large Dobsonian telescope for checking out planets. Best computerized Celestron NexStar 130SLT Computerized Telescope SEE IT A… Continue reading The best telescopes for beginners in 2023
The best camera sling bags of 2023
Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for traveling Hex Ranger Sling V2 SEE IT This bag folds flat if you need to pack it on a long trip. Best for hiking Lowepro Slingshot Edge 250 SEE IT Burly weatherproofing… Continue reading The best camera sling bags of 2023
Best point-and-shoot cameras of 2023
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Sony RX100 VII SEE IT Best for traveler Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III SEE IT Best instant camera Instax Mini 11 SEE IT Point-and-shoot cameras may be less common these days,… Continue reading Best point-and-shoot cameras of 2023
Two new Nikon lenses in development: A fast 85mm and a super-skinny 26mm
They’re different sizes, but they’re friends and it’s adorable. Nikon Nikon has big plans for its line of Z-mount mirrorless camera lenses over the next few years, and the company just gave us a peek at the next models coming down the line. According to the announcement, the company plans to release a high-end NIKKOR… Continue reading Two new Nikon lenses in development: A fast 85mm and a super-skinny 26mm
Panasonic announces the Lumix S5 II: a focus on autofocus
The new Lumix S5 II gets a big autofocus upgrade. Panasonic CES, the massive tech show, is underway, and Panasonic has taken the opportunity to announce two new cameras: the Lumix S5 II and S5IIx. Panasonic released the original Lumix S5 in September 2020. And while the first update on the entry-level full-frame camera involves mostly modest changes,… Continue reading Panasonic announces the Lumix S5 II: a focus on autofocus
Hasselblad X2D 100C camera review: Simply wonderful
It’s chunky, but in a good way. Stan Horaczek The fitness and bodybuilding community have a phenomenon that they call the “sleeper build.” It’s a term for someone who doesn’t look particularly strong or jacked until they flex or lift. It comes from the car world, where a “sleeper build” is a normal-looking car with… Continue reading Hasselblad X2D 100C camera review: Simply wonderful
The best cameras for filmmaking on a budget in 2022
Panasonic We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Fujifilm X-T4 SEE IT Best cinema camera Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4k SEE IT Best Micro Four Thirds camera Panasonic LUMIX GH5 4K SEE IT Recent years have provided some game-changing options… Continue reading The best cameras for filmmaking on a budget in 2022