Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Sony camera equipment doesn’t go on sale that often, especially with very significant price cuts. So when you do see big discounts, like some of the Sony camera and lens deals dropping early for… Continue reading Early Amazon Prime Day deals: Sony cameras and lenses
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Property Release 101: Trademarks, copyright, and IP
When licensing images for commercial purposes, it’s important to know when to get a proper release. At 500px there are two types of releases that Licensing Contributors need to know about. A model release and a property release. A model release is needed for any identifiable people in a photo. If a person is underage,… Continue reading Property Release 101: Trademarks, copyright, and IP
Essential Photography Tips for Beginners | Mastering the Art of Photography
Photography is a captivating art form that allows us to freeze moments in time and share our unique perspectives with the world. If you’re new to photography, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed by the vast array of techniques and equipment available. However, fear not! The team at 500px is here to guide you through the… Continue reading Essential Photography Tips for Beginners | Mastering the Art of Photography
What you need to know about using high ISO settings in your photography
When Blair Bunting captured this dreamy low-light photo on his Hasselblad H6D-100c medium format camera, he bumped his ISO setting up to 6400. “This is a big deal to those that lived through years of an ISO 400 limit,” he shared at the time. Over the last decade, camera brands have vastly improved their cameras’… Continue reading What you need to know about using high ISO settings in your photography
The best wide-angle lens in 2023
Abby Ferguson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best for Canon mirrorless Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM SEE IT This is the mirrorless version of the legendary EF 15-35mm lens. Best for Nikon mirrorless Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 SEE… Continue reading The best wide-angle lens in 2023
The Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 is a compact wide-angle for Fujifilm X-mount cameras
Abby Ferguson Earlier this year, Tamron announced it was working on a fast and compact wide-angle lens for Fujifilm X-mount cameras. Now, the wait is (nearly) over, and the new Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD is here and ready for pre-order. The newest Tamron lens offers a full-frame equivalent focal length of 16.5-30mm. This… Continue reading The Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 is a compact wide-angle for Fujifilm X-mount cameras
The 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 The best point-and-shoot cameras of 2023
The best lenses for street photography in 2023
Stan Horaczek We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Best overall Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN SEE IT Excellent sharpness with beautiful bokeh Most versatile Tamron F1.8 VC 45mm USD Lens SEE IT A sturdy lens with built-in stabilization Best budget Canon EF… Continue reading The best lenses for street photography in 2023
11 tips for better black and white street photography
Black and white street photography has a long history, dating back to the 1930s, when Henri Cartier-Bresson roamed the hidden corners of Paris and Walker Evans and Helen Levitt rode the New York City subway. In the following decades, even as color photography began to dominate—first in advertising, then in fine art—pioneering street photographers continued… Continue reading 11 tips for better black and white street photography
Venus Optics announces a 28mm f/1.2 lens for four mounts
The new Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 FF is the fastest 28mm out there. Venus Optics Third-party lens manufacturer Venus Optics may not be as well known as the likes of Sigma or Tamron. Nevertheless, the company makes some quality lenses that are typically much more affordable than first-party offerings. That’s in part due to the… Continue reading Venus Optics announces a 28mm f/1.2 lens for four mounts