Whether you’re looking to upgrade your camera or switch systems altogether, getting the most value out of your used equipment can be tricky. I recently completed a pretty significant sale of gear, and actually ended up selling via each major method - used equipment retailers, online forums, eBay, and in-person...
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SanDisk Pro-Blade SSD System Review
Most photographers and videographers are used to capturing images/video onto an in-camera storage device, offloading it to a portable hard drive, and later offloading it again onto a desktop system. SanDisk’s recent product line, the Pro-Blade, aims to unify these different methods of data management for pro users.
XPPen Deco Pro and Artist Pro 14 Pen Tablets Reviewed
A pen tablet can be an amazing control interface for editing photos, especially with Photoshop. But with the variety of pen tablets available, choosing the right one can feel like a guessing game. Today, I'll review two options from XPPen's lineup, both featuring their latest X3 chip for 16K pressure...
MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro for Photographers
Both the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro are amazing laptops, bringing a great blend of features and portability to any content creation workflow, but which one is better for you? In this comparison, I’ll take a look at the key features of both the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro for...
Why Pen Tablets Are So Useful for Photo Editing
Pen tablets, which serve as an alternate to your computer's mouse or trackpad, have become increasingly popular for photo editing. In this guide, I’ll take a look at the benefits of a tablet, including which Photoshop tools benefit the most from the added control. Lastly, I’ll go over my experience...
Recommended Third-Party NP-FZ100 Batteries & Chargers for Sony
If you’re shooting with a recent Sony camera, odds are you’re using NP-FZ100 style batteries. Sony’s OEM battery is quite expensive, but is it worth it? In this guide, I’ll take a look at some of the battery options for cameras like the a7R V, FX3, FX30, a7S III, and a1.
Zhiyun’s X100 and G60 Review: Mini Lights with Power
There has been a lot of great innovation in the continuous lighting space recently. I recently got the opportunity to check out two of Zhiyun’s newest lights: the G60 (a 60-watt capable cube) and the slightly larger X100. Are these lights worth adding to your kit? In this short review,...
Lightroom’s HDR Display Features Explained
In October of 2023, Adobe announced that Lightroom would gain support for HDR editing and display. Perhaps confusingly, this is different from Lightroom's Merge to HDR feature that combines multiple images together - instead, it has to do with the brightness levels that a photo contains and can be displayed...
Recommended Computer Settings for Photo Editing
Whether you’re working on a desktop, laptop, or tablet, there’s a number of important settings that can make or break your editing experience. In this guide, I’m going to take a look at the most important settings and options in your device’s operating system to ensure consistent edits. Monitor Color...
My Picks for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
Looking for some photography and videography deals? Amazon's Prime Big Deal days are back again, offering some good savings on gear. Additionally, B&H is matching many of the discounts on things like lenses, giving you another vendor to choose from, and the opportunity to save even more money if you're...