In-body image stabilization, or IBIS, has become quite good at providing stabilization for photos at moderately low shutter speeds. But IBIS is not great for handheld video, and that's where video gimbals come in. These handheld devices use much larger motors to provide additional stabilization, meaning much smoother video. I...
New Feature for Our Members: Daily Photography Tips
This is not an April Fool’s joke! Today, we launched a big feature on the Photography Life Member Page – a new series of daily photography tips, tricks, and inspiration. The first one is already out, and we won’t stop as long as Photography Life is alive and kicking!
“Mastering Milky Way Photography” – Full Course Available Now!
Today, I am thrilled to announce the release of one of the biggest projects we’ve ever done at Photography Life: our new Online Workshop, “Mastering Milky Way Photography”! This video course takes a deep dive into the principles of Milky Way photography, and in particular, how to capture photos of the night sky with maximum quality.
Photography News: Rumored Nikon Z5 II This Week, Viltrox Deals
Last Sunday, I had the unique opportunity to attend a screening of "Koudelka Crosses the Same River." The documentary was made by editing backstage videos taken during photographer Josef Koudelka's work on the Ruins cycle, and after the screening, there was a wonderful discussion with the director and cinematographer, and...
Photographing Ice and Ever-Changing Horizons in Svalbard
Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago where nature reigns supreme, provides a unique and challenging photographic experience. While many trips to this region focus on wildlife, and I’ve traveled there for that purpose, too, the Arctic landscape is an incredibly captivating subject. I’ll explore it in this article.
What to Know About Canon’s EOS R50V and PowerShot V1
Just two years ago, Canon introduced its budget R50 APS-C camera with the RF mount. Now, Canon has announced a vlogging variant of the R50, the EOS R50V. And, alongside the R50V, Canon has also announced the PowerShot V1, a compact camera with a large sensor and good video features.
Canon Announces RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM and RF-S 14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ
Canon has announced two new lenses: a high-end 20mm f/1.4 prime and a modestly-priced APS-C power zoom mainly meant for its new Canon R50V vlogging camera. Although these lenses are quite different in many ways, both have features targeted at those who shoot stills and video.
Finding a Photographic Style in Nature Photography
In nature photography – where the image is unlikely to be prepared, posed, or lit by the photographer – one’s unique personal style may be less apparent than, say, in a studio portrait. A photographer cannot claim full responsibility for results that heavily depend on natural conditions, right? Well, I disagree.
Photography News: Viltrox 135mm f/1.8 Z, Panasonic Trade-in
We often tend to seek out striking subjects elsewhere, while hidden gems are right under our noses just waiting to be discovered. This week, while spending time with photographer Petr Jan Juračka, I had the once-in-a-lifetime chance to hold a massive vertebra from the largest Triceratops skeleton ever found. The...
K&F Concept 60″ Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod Review
The camera world has become saturated with third-party gear in the past few years, and there's no exception with tripods. Compared to more traditional big-name brands, some of these third-party tripods are fairly inexpensive - including carbon fiber models. But how do they perform? Today, I'll review one of them...