To witness a solar eclipse is a once in a lifetime experience and to photograph two within 2 years is an amazing opportunity to leverage your experience to create incredible imagery. Ted Hesser was able to garner a second opportunity with the 2019 ec…
Nikon’s D1 Changed Photography 20 Years Ago
With all of the noise about new mirrorless cameras and all the benefits they bring to the digital photography table, it’s time to take a moment to recognize a pioneer whose 20th birthday just quietly passed: the Nikon D1.
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Who Else Wants Sony to Change This One Thing?
Canon managed it. Nikon managed it. And, thinking about it, the new mirrorless cameras from Panasonic would feel weird if they didn’t have it. If I could change one thing about my otherwise awesome Sony a7 III, this would be it.
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Let’s Make an End to All Those Pointless Camera Discussions
I keep on wondering about the discussions of photographic enthusiast about camera technology and brands. Some enthusiasts even react very angrily at brands they used to have, or at other people when they mention some sort of shortcomings of their new camera. I would think a camera is just a tool… isn’t it?
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Do You Need It and Can You Afford It? Canon’s f/2 Holy Trinity Might Be a Little Bit Too Crazy
Just as Tamron has been asking us to reconsider the accepted focal range of an ultra-wide angle zoom, up steps Canon with the rumored 16-28mm f/2. You can be sure it will be huge and costly, but do we need it? And do photographers really want a holy …
Hands On With Sony’s $13,000 600mm f/4 Telephoto Beast
If you’re wondering whether to treat yourself to Sony’s new 600mm f/4 GM lens, you probably want to check out this hands-on video from Jared Polin. If a $13,000 lens isn’t for you, you might simply want to see how much of a difference the autofocus tracking on the Sony a9 can make when shooting sports.
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How to Get Cinematic Results From Your Gimbal
Along with improvements in resolution and dynamic range, one of the biggest changes witnessed in the world of videography in recent years is how easy it has become to add movement to a shot. A gimbal can open a world of possibilities, and this short …
Is the DJI Osmo Action More Than Just an Action Camera?
In this article you may find yourself pleasantly surprised by how versatile the new DJI Osmo Action camera is. You will also discover that it can be used for more than just an action camera.
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On Location With Nikon Ambassador Keith Ladzinski and the Nikon Z 6
Thinking of purchasing a new Nikon mirrorless camera? Watch this video to see what it’s like to shoot with the Nikon Z 6 on location.
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Medium Format in Toyko: My First Foray With Fujifilm
I might have been in Tokyo to watch the GFX 100 be ushered into the public eye, but I had been armed with a GFX 50R, and I intended to bleed every last moment out of it.
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Sony Says They Could Make f/1.0 Lenses, but Won’t, Because There’s No Market Demand
Last month, a Leica executive claimed that Sony’s E mount is essentially too small to support more extreme optical designs. Sony has fired back, saying they could create an f/1.0 lens if they wanted to, but that there simply isn’t the demand for one….
DJI Introduces the Pocket Osmo: A Quick Look at the World’s Smallest Three-Axis Gimbal
Today, DJI has released their new portable ground camera, the Pocket Osmo. This sleek, little three-axis gimbal is small enough to carry almost anywhere and gives anyone the opportunity to easily shoot stable footage wherever they go.
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‘Photographing the World 4’ BTS Episode 3
What happens when a location becomes overrun with photographers? You have to wake up at 3 am to stake out your spot.
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2018 Cyber Monday Deals for Photographers
It looks like the folks at B&H are keeping the holiday savings going with some pretty awesome Cyber Monday deals on Apple products and over $300 off the Sigma 70-200mm, not to mention precisely one metric ton of other deals.
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The Nikon Z6: The Best Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera (Except for One Thing)?
With Nikon’s shiny new Z6 hitting the shelves in a matter of weeks, Kai Wong puts it through its paces at a nearby zoo, testing its autofocus and all-round performance with the help of a seasoned, Nikon-shooting photojournalist.
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Five Year Retrospective: Switching to Nikon from Canon
After a lot of thought and contemplation, I switched from Canon to Nikon five years ago. Each camera system has a lot of pros and cons, but the real question is do I regret the switch?
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Canon May Be Planning a 75-Megapixel Mirrorless Camera
It’s clear that Canon intends to bring more bodies into their EOS R mirrorless line. Now, it looks as if an ultra-high-resolution camera may be part of what’s in store.
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Take off Your Polarizing Filter, Especially for Landscape Photography
Probably the first advice you received as a new landscape photographer was to purchase a polarizing filter. But once you’ve mastered the polarizing filter on a few landscape photography trips, my recommendation is: take the polarizing filter off.
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Staying Warm When Shooting in Winter
If you haven’t lived and worked in cold environments, it can be a dramatic mind shift to now travel and shoot in these areas with inclement weather. In this video from Thomas Heaton, we’ll see how he dresses for shooting in the cold while staying war…
Fstoppers Reviews the Fujifilm X-T3 Vertical Grip: Do You Need One?
Fujifilm has just released its brand new flagship X-T3 mirrorless camera. With its older brother, the X-T2, the vertical grip unlocked the extra ounce of juice required to get the full performance from the camera. However, with the X-T3’s new process…
