Just before I travelled to the Isle of Mull, Scotland for a week, Exascend offered me the opportunity to review their CFexpress Type A card, and I was very excited to give this a shot! Having only ever used SD cards before on my Sony cameras, would I notice a difference? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Greg Sheard)

Viltrox has rapidly established itself as a reputable lens manufacturer, known for delivering quality results at very attractive prices. Priced at $158, the AF 20mm f/2.8 continues this trend. This lens, with its compact size and a practical focal length, raises the question: can it achieve professional-quality outcomes despite its budget-friendly price? This insightful video review explores the performance and image quality you can expect from it in real-world use. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The 15-inch MacBook Air rewrote the paradigm between the Air and Pro models, offering a larger screen in the svelte form factor that first made the model popular. This might leave you wondering if you need the Air or Pro for your needs. This great video discusses why you shouldn't overlook the larger Air model. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

During the festive holiday season, capturing holiday-themed family photographs is a cherished tradition for many. However, photographers, especially those conducting holiday photo sessions, should be wary of certain legal pitfalls. One such issue arises with the use of popular characters like The Grinch in professional photoshoots. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

In my journey as a portrait photographer, I've found foreshortening to be a creative look that you can use to produce some dynamic images. But what is foreshortening, and how can it add some dynamism to your portraits? Let's dive in. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nate Torres)

When it comes to artificial lighting, small and portable lights can be as valuable as having larger and more powerful light sources. With an option that requires no cables and can be used virtually anywhere, this light from SmallRig definitely has a lot to offer. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

This excellent video presents an engrossing journey through the life and career of Rodney Smith, a renowned fashion photographer with a remarkable story. Smith's journey into photography was shaped by a desire to distance himself from his upbringing in a fashion-centric family and a difficult relationship with his CEO father. Despite this, his career intriguingly circled back to the fashion industry, where he ultimately made his mark. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Tamron has emerged as a beloved brand in the photography industry, known for producing lenses that combine excellent performance and image quality with appealing prices. Among these is the 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD lens, which offers a very pragmatic design, making it an ideal choice for those interested in landscape and architectural photography. This detailed video review explores the real-world performance and image quality that this lens delivers. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There is arguably no force of nature stronger or more terrifying than an F5 tornado. Years ago, one photographer inadvertently came face to face with one, and he had his camera ready. Here is his incredible story. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It's that time of year when we learn the color of the year for 2024. Which color was chosen, and why does it matter to photographers? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)

The last five years have been a real whirlwind for the photo industry. What have been some of the biggest changes? This great video takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Every winter, plenty of articles appear suggesting cheap gifts for photographers. However, the best presents are those where the giver has carefully considered the wants or needs of the recipient. Furthermore, let’s be honest, they are also where the giver has spent a bit more money. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

The Seestar S50, a portable smart telescope, is revolutionizing astrophotography by making it accessible and straightforward for everyone. This great video review showcases the S50's capabilities, emphasizing how it simplifies the process of capturing celestial images without requiring prior photography experience. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I spent over $4,000 on the new M3 Max MacBook Pro. It's amazing, but after directly comparing it to my M1 MacBook Pro, I've realized it's probably not worth upgrading. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

With lenses like the RF 28-70mm f/2L USM and the RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM, Canon has continued their reign as the premier manufacturer for top-level lenses. It looks like the company has no intention of slowing down, with another extreme lens on the radar for the second half of 2024. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Wide angle zoom lenses with an aperture of f/2.8 are often considered the standard for professionals, but there are many genres for which that wide aperture is not really needed, and photographers can take advantage of lighter, more affordable, and more capable lenses if they are willing to use an f/4 lens. One such lens is the Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM, and this great video review takes a look at the kind of performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Sony's a9 III is one of the most important cameras to hit the market in a long time, finally bringing to the masses the holy grail of a global shutter in a full frame camera. What do you get from a camera so jam-packed with groundbreaking features? This excellent video review takes a look at everything you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

I heard about the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 for Sony cameras almost two years ago, but never took the time to test the lens myself. Now that it's out for Nikon as well, I finally got a copy. After two weeks of shooting both stills and video with this lens, I regret how long I've taken to test it, because I believe It's my favorite lens of all time. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lee Morris)

The post dPS Bi-Weekly Photo Challenge: Gardens appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. It surprised me to note that while we’ve done things like insects and rain and so on, we’d not opened up “gardens” as a dPS Photography Challenge! Make sure you include the hashtags #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSGardensin your post, here in the comments or over on social media. You can tag us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter! Keeping it simple on the run up to Christmas, your challenge is to capture your photograph in your garden! Don’t have a garden, go for a wander and find one. Find all of our previous weekly challenges here. Simply upload your shot into the comment field (look for...

Tamron is one of the most popular and respected companies in the market, notable for creating a variety of lenses that use pragmatic design principles to offer a lot of the same capabilities and performance of first-party options at far more competitive prices. One such lens is the 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2, and this great video review takes a look at the performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)