What is the best cheap underwater camera setup? Today, underwater photography is more accessible than ever before, with several affordable waterproof cameras, GoPros, soft housings, and even waterproof phone cases available on the market. Unsurprisingly, the best underwater camera rigs are also the most expensive. But there are many affordable...
Cameras and Lenses Category Archive - Page 22
Which Nikon Camera Should You Get First in 2024?
I updated and re-wrote my “First Nikon Camera” guide with the most current information on Nikon cameras today. It now features a discussion on the state of Nikon DSLRs, the used market, and of course Nikon Z mirrorless cameras. What’s the ideal first Nikon camera? This article answers your questions.
What’s In My Camera Bag? – Libor Vaicenbacher
I took my first tentative photographic steps with Pentax film cameras. Since 2005, however, a Nikon camera is what’s been nestled in my photo backpack. First it was the beautiful FM3A, then the pioneering D70, and then the excellent D300. With the advent of the digital era, I started to focus on bird photography.
Nikon Z Explained: Complete List of Cameras, Lenses & More (2024)
This article is a bird’s eye view of all Nikon Z-Series products available at the moment, including cameras, lenses, and official accessories. My hope is that photographers considering a Nikon Z camera will find this a helpful guide to figure out what equipment is out there.
What Gear Does the Photography Life Team Use?
Dozens of cameras, hundreds of lenses, and thousands of photography accessories have passed through our team’s hands at Photography Life. But what gear do we personally use? We’ll be answering that question with a series of articles from some of our team members. Today, in the first of those articles, I’ll start with my own equipment.
Nikon Z Is Getting a 70-300mm Lens! (From Tamron)
Tamron has announced their first-ever lens for the Nikon Z system (not counting the Nikon Z 28-75mm f/2.8 that was… heavily inspired, let’s say, by Tamron’s version of the lens). It’s a 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3, the same as their existing Sony E lens, and it fills one of the most glaring holes in Nikon’s lens lineup.
Our Canon and Sony Lens Reviews Will Have Imatest Data Comparable to Nikon
After extensive tests, Photography Life has determined that we can measure Canon RF and Sony E lenses in the lab while producing comparable sharpness charts to our existing Nikon Z and Nikon F lens tests. The article below explains the lab tests and normalization factor that Photography Life uses in...
Choosing the Best Lens for Wildlife Photography
Wildlife photography is one genre where the right lens makes a big difference, and the wrong one simply won’t let you get the shot. Wild animals may not be at optimal distances and they frequently appear in challenging light. So, how can you find the best lens to overcome the challenges of wildlife photography?
Should You Switch from DSLR to Mirrorless?
The viral reports from Nikkei – the ones that say Nikon is completely switching focus from DSLRs to mirrorless – are hardly news to anyone who’s followed the camera world for the last few years. Canon is in exactly the same boat. With few exceptions, camera companies have moved on from DSLR to mirrorless. Should you?
Micro Four Thirds for Wildlife Photography
Is micro four thirds suitable for wildlife photography? As someone who has photographed wildlife with micro four thirds cameras for the past 10 years, I can confidently assure you that the answer is yes! Even in today's world where full-frame is getting the most attention, there are several perks to...