The Viltrox DC-A1 is a 7-inch on-camera monitor designed for filmmakers and photographers seeking a bright, feature-rich display for outdoor and studio shooting. I personally love using it—it’s been a game-changer in the studio and absolutely fantastic when I’m teaching. Why? Because it gives my students a clear, real-time view
With Halloween just a few days away, our friends over at BenQ have announced an amazing contest. And you could win a free monitor! The BenQ Halloween Photography Contest is the perfect chance to get creative with your spooky portrait. To enter, take a portrait of yourself, and then use
We just painted our home office. It was a sunny bright yellow — all the rage twenty years ago — but not brilliant for photo editing. So now it’s a nice modern mid-gray with black and white trim and accents. While that is cause for celebration (it’s only taken years
When it comes to monitor resolutions, there are really two monikers that are being thrown around today — 1080p and 4K. While 1080p screens look good for monitors that are smaller than 27″, 4K tends to be what is recommended by the local Best Buy salesperson if you want a
The worst thing you can do in your workflow as a visual artist is to blow a whole lot of money on expensive camera gear, and skimp out on the equipment that is needed to view what you capture. Having a poor monitor is just as bad as having a
My colleagues at Photofocus have heard me and seen me say some very choice words during a time, not so long ago, when I had a monitor that wouldn’t or couldn’t calibrate! At first, I couldn’t tell if it was the calibration tool I was using, or the monitor itself! Monitor
