In the small world of digital medium format cameras, the most popular system right now is definitely the Fuji GFX system, thanks to its high quality and relative affordability. Now, Fuji has just released two new lenses and the GFX 100 II, and announced a third lens. But there's a...
Panasonic G9 II Announcement: A Worthy Upgrade?
Panasonic has just released the DC-G9 II, a highly-anticipated update to the beloved Panasonic G9 that Nicholas and I reviewed a few months ago. Five years since the original, the Panasonic G9 II brings some amazing updates to an already great camera. As a user of the original Panasonic G9,...
Venus Optics 90mm f/2.8 Macro 2x Field Review
If you’re using one of the newer mirrorless systems, like Nikon’s Z mount or Canon’s R mount, your native macro lens options are probably relatively limited. Fortunately, there are a lot of third-party options, including the the Venus Optics 90mm f/2.8. This lens promises a 2x magnification ratio and exacting...
Photography News: GoPro Hero, Rumored Canon R5 Mark II Specs
This week I had the opportunity to test some very interesting products. I can't wait to introduce them to you and tell you what I liked more and what I liked less. I'm going to be a bit mysterious, so for now I'll just reveal that it was a long-awaited...
For Better Wildlife Photos, Shoot at Ground Level
At first glance, photography may seem like a reflection of reality. Yes, the camera sensor faithfully captures photons from the scene that pass through your lens. But which scene should you point at? It’s all up to your interpretation. Or, to match the theme of this article, down to your interpretation.
Ecuadorian Pacific: Fishermen on the Edge of the Tide
What is the oldest profession in the world? Although the most common answer to that question is... well, a different source of livelihood, I'm not far from the truth when I say it's fishing. We can find depictions of fishing on cave walls, as well as in the tombs of...
The Best and Worst Deals of Nikon’s September Lens Sales
Nikon just kicked off one of their biggest lens sales of the year! Some of the discounts look really appealing… others, not so much. I’ll break it down lens by lens with my recommendations below.
Scientific Photography: Where Art and Science Collide
Scientific photography bridges the intersection between art and science. It combines what I love about photography with the process of discovery, truth-seeking, and documentation. The end goal is not just to understand the world around us but to depict our discoveries in an inspirational way.
Photography News: New Sigma Lenses, Faster CFexpress Standards
What would a world without colors look like? A world reduced only to shades of gray? I was inspired to revisit this altered reality after some time, partly because of the updated version of the DxO Nik Collection plugin and partly because I will have a Leica Monochrom camera on...
Best Wildlife Lenses for the Nikon Z8
If you bought a Nikon Z8, you probably already know that it is one of the best cameras for wildlife, period. Not only does it have the same autofocus system as Nikon’s flagship Z9, but it manages this high performance in a much more compact and portable body that is great for traveling.