Mirrorless face-off: Sony a6400 vs. Sony a9
Michèle Grenier
In this mirrorless face-off, we put to the test the Sony a6400 VS the Sony a9. Is the $4k full-frame really worth buying over the $900 crop-sensor?
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Should you update your camera’s firmware?
Julie Powell
Should you update your camera’s firmware? This is a good question. The simple answer is yes, but if you’re like me, you are perhaps a bit hesitant in doing so. If your camera is working fine, why bother? I am
I got my new Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM lens … and it’s incredible!
Michèle Grenier
I preordered the much-anticipated lens a month and a half ago and finally got it last week. I was pretty excited since I had two very big sports events to cover, it was the perfect timing to put this baby
Win a Sony A7II and a SpiderLight Hand Strap
Photofocus Team
***Note — we’ve drawn the winner and have contacted them.  Once reacher we will announce the winner *** Thanks to the great folks over at Spider Camera Holster (www.spiderholster.com) we’ve got a great prize to giveaway.  In celebration of their
Sony A6300 – Pocket Monster
Mason Marsh
This is an exciting week for photographers who love shooting fast-moving subjects. Canon dropped the details of their new flagship camera with up to 16 frames per second, 4K video and screaming-fast processing power. At $6,000 US for the hulking
A First Look Video at the new Sony a7II
Brian Matiash
About two weeks ago, Sony announced the next iteration of their popular a7 full frame mirrorless camera with the Sony a7II. While the camera is not due out for another week or so, I received a unit this morning and
Going Wide – Exploring the Leica 18mm f/3.8 Super-Elmar M Wide-Angle Prime
Mark Morrow
One of the biggest challenges for those who enjoy making landscape and architectural photographs is to locate and acquire the ideal wide-angle lens for the job. While no amount of gear is a replacement for experience and skill, we invariably
Finding infinity: Seven ways to focus on the night stars
Ken Lee
Getting sharp, pinpoint stars for a starry sky or the Milky Way may be the hardest part of night photography. However, I’ll try and make it methodical and easy. I’ll discuss seven methods. 1. Focusing on a distant object during
Seeing the final image while photographing
Lauri Novak
Do you ever see a photographer’s final image and wonder how they got so lucky? How were they in the right place, at the right time, with just the right lighting and just the right moment to capture the perfect
Simple tips for taking stunning photos with a kit lens
Joy Celine Asto
When you’re starting out with photography and have just decided to get your first camera, you’ll most likely be using a kit lens — or the lens that initially comes with your camera — for a while. This lens typically
Four tips for creating beautiful cinematic photography
Joy Celine Asto
Not so long ago, we shared some tips on how to draw inspiration from movies to improve your cinematic photography. Today, we’d like to add more to that with some insights from Oklahoma-based cinematographer Spenser Sakurai. In the video above,
Just keep training: Photography is a skill as much as it is a passion
Sean McLean
Just like with sports, if you don’t train then you won’t perform very well. Is this another article about keeping inspired during Covid-19? Not quite, but it is about keeping in practice. Keep training You need to keep your eye
Today at 1 p.m. ET: Intelligent Assist, with NVIDIA’s Richard Kerris
Photofocus Team
Be sure to join us today, March 3, 2021, for the first episode of our new webinar, Intelligent Assist! This month, Rich Harrington will be joined by Richard Kerris, General Manager, Media and Entertainment at NVIDIA. They’ll discuss the prevalence
Use negative space like a boss for awesome social media
Michèle Grenier
Looking to create awesome visuals for your social media feed? Here’s how to use negative space like a boss!
Susan Liepa, passionate hobby photographer
Lauri Novak
This week we’re getting to know community member, Susan Liepa. Susan is from Orange County, California and enjoys many aspects of photography as you can see in her images. Haven’t joined the Photofocus Community yet? Sign up for free today!
My seven favorite accessories and tools for in-studio portraits
Julie Powell
I was recently asked during a mentoring session what my main go-to’s are in the studio for portrait photoshoots. When you are starting out, these are some fairly serious questions. I feel I can’t live without these tools, and wish
Save on gear from Tamron, Nikon, Olympus, Sigma and more
Photofocus Team
B&H has some great deals this week on cameras, lenses and more. Below are some of our favorites; you can see all the deals at bhphotovideo.com. Cameras and lenses Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD for Sony E: $499; savings
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