Working on a limited budget for photography gear? I’ve got the best places in cyberspace to quell your insatiable appetite for gear — also known as Gear Acquisition Syndrome (G.A.S.). Buying used camera gear can help you not go over budget. You don’t always need the latest and greatest camera
The Q&A Show has returned for the second episode! This episode features Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto, answering questions around the subjects of delivering images to clients and NFTs. We also give our responses about forgetting gear and other mistakes. Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Tamron and Photomatix.
Mirrorless cameras are the future. Many are filled with amazing tech. So what reasons would there be to still use a DSLR? Turns out there’s a few. And not to worry, this is not an anti-mirrorless camera rant. These are simply a few reasons why someone might reach for a
You know that neck strap that came with your camera? Yes, the one that has the big Nikon/Canon/Sony/Fuji/Panasonic/Olympus logo on it. That thing should stay tightly locked in the box your camera came in. Neck straps, especially the stock ones, are much more trouble than they are worth. Lose the
Lume Cube is a go-to brand for portable lighting innovation, but I had no idea they offered a video microphone until I was provided one for review. For smartphone and other ultra-portable on-the-go audio needs, I relied upon the Rode brand. How would the Lume Cube Video Mic compare? It’s
Lens hoods have a purpose. It might be helpful if you learn what that is. It’s rare that I step up on my soap box about gear, after all to each their own. But this one is just a pet peeve as it causes so many potential problems. The lens
The Nikon Z 9 is already getting quite a few accolades. But naturally here, I’m going to focus on the night photography aspect of things. Is the Nikon Z 9 the new king of night photography cameras? If not, it looks like it’s seriously amazing. Even if we don’t have
You’ve noticed that tripods come with two basic kinds of locks — twist locks and lever locks. They’re quite different. Which should you purchase? I’ll tell you my experiences and observations. Twist locks I generally like twist locks, or collar locks, but I feel that you have to really go
Recently on a trip to Sedona, AZ, I found myself struggling a bit on uneven terrain. My backpack was loaded to the brim with photography gear and the extra weight on my back occasionally made me feel unbalanced and unsteady, especially when climbing over rocks or up/down steep paths. One
Many lenses these days — especially zoom lenses — have some type of stabilization on them. It is usually labeled as IS, OS, OIS or VR, and it can be turned on or off with a switch on the side of the lens. This feature is beneficial for hand-held photography,
The Pentax K-1 has a built-in Astrotracer. This enables the camera to follow the stars utilizing GPS data to shift its sensor during longer exposures, allowing you to shoot longer exposures without star trailing while reducing noise and increasing details. The Astrotracer does much of what a tracking mount does, but without
If you get the chance to travel to Far North Queensland, and I mean far north, you must visit The Daintree Rainforest. It is the oldest living rainforest in the world. It has the most diversified flora and fauna and it covers from the rainforest to the The Great Barrier
