A few days ago, I removed the last of the Sri Lankan leeches that were enjoying the exotic delicacy of my Czech blood. The water that had condensed inside my lens has finally found its way out. Now, there is nothing left to do but to start sorting the photos...
Full Frame Cameras: Do We Really Need Them?
Full frame. There’s a strange magic in that word that makes us feel like anything derived from the sacrosanct 36mm x 24mm format is a mere substitute… not full. But is that really the case? Let me try to shake off this mysterious air and look at full frame with sober eyes.
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,...
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM Review
Fast, ultra-wide zoom lenses have long been staples for advanced and professional photographers. The Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L is a recent example, building upon Canon's legacy of 16-35mm f/2.8 glass for their DSLR system. Our in-depth review will tell you everything you need to know about the Canon RF...
Photography News: Nikon Pre-Release RAW Rumor, Holiday Sales
This week, I was excited to get back some of the 8×10 film that I shot in Death Valley last month. One of my favorite parts of landscape photography is seeing my photos come to life on a light table for the first time. (Then again, one of my least favorite parts is if they didn’t turn out…)
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...
9 Most Common Flash Photography Mistakes
Utilizing a flash can be one of the best ways to take your photography to the next level. That said, I often see new photographers with a lot of potential become discouraged by the initial challenges of flash photography. Even experienced photographers make many of the same mistakes. That's why...
Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 Review
The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 is a full-frame autofocus lens available both for the Nikon Z system and for Sony E mount. At just $380, it undercuts lenses such as the Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 ($850) and Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 ($750). But how does it perform? This review will...
Photography News: Nikon Superzoom Rumor, Cyber Monday
I've made it back from my trip to Death Valley, where I recently traveled to see (and of course photograph) a temporary lake that formed in Badwater Basin. I'll get back my developed 8x10 film in a few days, but in the meantime, I've been going through all the digital...
Best Cyber Monday Deals for Photographers
Below is a list of the biggest Cyber Monday sales I’ve found in the photography world, including cameras, lenses, computers, and more. I’ve put my personal favorite deals in bold lettering. All prices and availability have been updated.