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The post 3 Legged Thing Unveils Axis Strap System on Kickstarter appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Camera Straps Just Grew Up (Again!) If you’ve ever wrestled with a camera strap that digs into your shoulder, twists at the worst moment, or just feels like it was designed for someone else’s body, 3 Legged Thing’s new Axis Strap System promises a rethink. It’s a home-grown British solution built for real photographers, available now on Kickstarter! Take a look at the Kickstarter Here We’ve had the Axis Sling and the Axis 34 for a little over a week now, and they’ve already been put through their paces. I shot two halves of a soccer match and then...

The post Add Motion! The Hohem iSteady M7 Gimbal can help! appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. We’ve been sent the latest gimbal from Hohem, the iSteady M7. It’s an ‘Ai Tracking’ gimbal that you can use with your mobile phone to capture video of your work, and after a couple of weeks of using the gimbal for various little projects, here’s what we think! (Tldr; great tool to add to your toolbox!) When I say ‘video of your work’ I’m specifically talking about that stuff that people seem to love to see in Facebook groups and online in various places, the “BTS” or “Behind The Scenes” from your photo shoots, the footage that people seldom...

The post 10 Essential Tips for Low Light Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. Shooting in low light can be both exciting and frustrating. While the mood and atmosphere of dimly lit scenes can create stunning results, the lack of available light poses technical challenges like noise, blur, and loss of detail. With the right approach, though, you can turn those challenges into creative opportunities. Here are ten practical ideas to help you make the most of low light conditions. 1. Use a Wide Aperture Open your lens as wide as it will go (f/1.8, f/2.8, etc.). A wide aperture allows more light to reach your sensor, helping you shoot at faster shutter speeds. As...

The post Introducing the Godox AD400 Pro II Studio Light appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. The team at Godox have released the version two of their well loved AD400 Pro series of portable studio lights, or as they like to call them, the All-in-One Outdoor Flash. 400 Ws & 1/8000 Ws HSS ? With 400 Ws of output and up to 460 full-power flashes per charge, the AD400ProII delivers sustained, studio-grade performance on location. High-speed sync up to 1/8000 Ws lets you freeze action and balance flash in bright conditions. Whether you’re shooting high-dynamic sports or ultra-short exposures in daylight, every detail comes through with stunning clarity. Ultra-Fast Freeze Mode The AD400ProII can freeze even...

Nikon introduces its new workhorse king, the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christopher Malcolm)

Insta360 has announced the GO Ultra, a square, magnet-mountable pocket camera built around a 1/1.28" sensor and a new 5 nm AI chip. The camera records up to 4K 60p and adds swappable microSD storage (up to 2 TB), longer run time, and new low-light processing. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

VSCO has introduced VSCO Workspace, a studio and client-management platform that integrates the Táve Studio Manager CRM and adds new tools aimed at helping photographers run day-to-day operations in one place. The software is designed to scale from solo operators to multi-person studios, with an emphasis on workflow automation and business organization. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Yes, there's really a rock in the shape of a heart in Joshua Tree National Park! This is the story behind this night photo, including how I went about lighting it. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ken Lee)

Photographers are often asked about their “worst bridezilla” stories. My answer is always the same: I don’t use that term. I don’t appreciate its sexist origins, and I don’t believe it reflects reality. The bridezilla stereotype paints brides as self-centered, high-maintenance figures on their wedding day. In truth, the behavior people label this way is often the product of immense stress and societal expectations, especially in cisgender, heterosexual relationships. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Megan Breukelman)

Spec sheets can look like alphabet soup—ED, ASPH, OIS, STM, USM, MFD, 0.5×—but each line quietly predicts how a lens will behave on a job. This guide strips out the marketing and shows you what matters, why it matters, and how to make smarter buys from your desk. No test charts needed; just practical translation from spec to outcome. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art lens is the first zoom of its kind, combining a wide focal range with an unusually fast aperture for APS-C and Super 35 cameras. Here's a look at what you can expect. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Fujifilm X100 series has always been wildly popular, and for good reason. Its compact design, fixed lens, and film-like rendering have made it a favorite for people who want a camera that feels simple yet powerful. More than specs, though, what matters is how a camera changes the way you see and photograph, and the X100 has done that for many. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Shooting in harsh midday sunlight is something you’ll probably avoid whenever you can, but sometimes it’s your only option. That kind of light can leave you with dull results, which makes editing an essential part of the process. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Thomas Heaton drops a quick gut check on the state of film: remember when old point-and-shoots gathered dust in thrift stores, then suddenly became flex pieces on Instagram? Overnight, Contax compacts leapt from a few hundred bucks to nosebleed prices. That wave carried a lot of us back into the darkroom. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Steven Van Worth)

Every so often, a product launch doesn’t just release something new. Rather, it changes the tone of an entire ecosystem. This is what Sigma has just done with two lenses that, on their own, would be remarkable, but together feel like a tectonic movement. And they show that the big three (Canon, Nikon, and Sony), might be on notice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Ricoh has announced the GR IV, a pocketable APS-C compact that continues the fixed-lens GR line with a higher-resolution sensor, a newly designed 28mm-equivalent lens, expanded in-body stabilization, and much larger internal storage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Specs aren’t everything. There are factors beyond what we can see in spec sheets that matter more when it comes to choosing gear, and we should always keep them in mind. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nicco Valenzuela)

Photographer Brownie Harris has spent five decades capturing both the famous and the ordinary, with a portfolio that stretches from John F. Kennedy Jr. to factory workers and Hollywood sets. Earlier this year, Harris released Brownie Harris Retrospective 1970–2020, a book that brought together a lifetime of images and stories. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

A 200mm f/2 lens isn’t the kind of glass you see every day. Sigma’s new entry changes the equation, bringing a prime of this kind to full frame mirrorless cameras for the first time. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens promises to be a versatile option for your APS-C Nikon Z camera. Its wide focal range makes it appealing if you want a single lens that can cover both wide angle landscapes and tighter telephoto shots without breaking the bank. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)