Apple announced its long-awaited, next generation MacBook Pro today. The new 16" MacBook Pro replaces the 15" version and comes with very impressive specifications, making it the most powerful laptop Apple has ever released. Sporting 16 GB of RAM, 9th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU and 512 GB of storage...
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Apple iPad Pro 2018 Review for Photography Needs
One of the big releases from Apple last year was the iPad Pro 2018 that comes with an insanely fast A12X Bionic chip that is capable of outperforming even some of Apple's own laptops in performance. With up to to 1 TB of storage, a USB Type-C port that allows...
The Ultimate PC Build for Photography Needs
Thanks to the super high-resolution sensors we see today in digital cameras, a fast computer is absolutely essential for an efficient post-processing workflow when working with RAW images. If a few years back a standard PC or a mid-range laptop was good enough for post-processing images, 30+ MP RAW files...
BenQ SW271 Monitor Review
Earlier last year I had a chance to test the BenQ SW320 monitor, which turned out to be a solid choice for my photography needs. I was able to calibrate the display using both BenQ's native Palette Master Element software and DisplayCAL, which provided me with great results at the...
What Is an IPS Monitor? A Beginner’s Guide
Everyone who buys a new computer monitor needs to decide on the best display technology for their uses. This doesn't just mean the size or resolution of the screen - you also need to decide on the panel type you want to get. That’s especially true for photographers, graphic designers, and...
BenQ SW320 Monitor Review
As photographers, we spend quite a bit of time post-processing images. During this process, making sure that we are looking at calibrated displays is extremely important, because it allows us to ensure that the images are edited properly and consistently. Unfortunately, high-quality displays are not cheap, and anything on the...
iMac Pro Display Brightness Retaining Issue
If you decide to calibrate your iMac Pro screen, you might be disappointed to find out that there is currently a bug in either display firmware or MacOS High Sierra that automatically re-adjusts the brightness level of the display to 90% brightness after each reboot. There is a temporary fix...
Microsoft Surface Book 2 vs Apple MacBook Pro
I have to admit, ever since Microsoft released the Surface Pro laptops, I have been a fan of these travel-friendly and light two-in-one machines. I have written about my experience with the Surface Pro 2 from a photographer's perspective a while back, then we wrote a detailed Surface Pro 3...
Loupedeck Lightroom Editing Console Review
Loupedeck is a photo editing console for Adobe Lightroom. It is a keyboard-sized device that allows you to adjust most image settings in the develop module with a simple turn of a knob, scroll of a wheel, or push of a button. If you've ever wanted to ditch your mouse...
Best Monitor for Photography
One of the most frequently asked questions from our readers and friends is related to picking a good monitor for photography needs. It seems like the market is over-saturated with all kinds of choices, whether you visit a local store or browse through an online catalog. There are so many...