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Nikon Z9 Announcement: The Peak of Nikon Mirrorless

October 28, 2021 By Spencer Cox 21 Comments

Nikon Z9 for Video

On March 10, 2021, Nikon announced they were developing a flagship mirrorless camera. More than seven months later – after wild speculation, occasional leaks, and a handful of official teasers – the Z9 has been formally announced. And judging by what we know so far, this is a beast of a camera.

Takeaways from the Sony A7 IV Announcement

October 21, 2021 By Spencer Cox 25 Comments

Sony A7 IV

This morning, Sony announced the newest camera in their venerable A7 series, the A7 IV. Positioned near the middle of Sony’s camera lineup, the A7 IV tells us a lot about where Sony sees itself – and even the rest of the camera industry – trending over the next few years.

Budget PC Build for Photography Needs

October 16, 2021 By Madhu Manickam 21 Comments

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When you’re building a PC for photo editing purposes, you may think it’s critical to go with a top-of-the-line configuration. After all, most photographers are using complex post-processing software like Photoshop and Lightroom that can benefit from a fast computer.

MindShift Gear Filter Hive Mini Review

October 14, 2021 By Spencer Cox 2 Comments

MindShift Filter Hive Mini Filter Pouch

Traditional glass filters are useful tools for landscape photography, but you need to pack them carefully to avoid breaking or scratching them. Many of the filter cases I’ve tried before are heavy, bulky, and fairly expensive. Today, I’ll review the Filter Hive Mini from MindShift Gear, which aims to fix those issues.

The Four Seasons of the Little Egret

October 12, 2021 By Guest Poster 9 Comments

Little Egret #1

As an amateur bird photographer, I often asked myself what is so special in birds, and why many people are so attracted by them. The answers to these questions are not unique and likely involve subjective feelings and personal motivations. Some are simply attracted by the fact that birds are challenging...

Returning to a Location

October 9, 2021 By Spencer Cox 9 Comments

Great Sand Dunes Abstract

If you frequently return to the same location for photography, how do your photos change over time? Do you gain a better understanding of the scene in front of you? These questions have been on my mind recently as I return to old locations for various reasons.

ASUS ProArt PA32UCG Monitor Review

October 7, 2021 By Nasim Mansurov 10 Comments

ASUS ProArt PA32UCG Monitor

With its "ProArt" series, ASUS has been targeting the creative field with all kinds of high-quality computer parts and accessories. Its monitor line-up is quite well-known by now, with everything from beginner-level IPS displays all the way to high-end monitors for color-accurate work. Ever since I reviewed the ASUS ProArt...

Arca Swiss Quick Link Set Review

October 4, 2021 By Spencer Cox 18 Comments

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Arca Swiss’s “Quick Link Set” is a duo of lightweight plates that go between your tripod and your tripod head, letting you attach and detach the head quickly. I’ve been using the Quick Link Set recently and wanted to cover my impressions in today’s review.

What to Photograph When There’s Nothing to Photograph

September 30, 2021 By Spencer Cox 8 Comments

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I’m on the annual Photography Life fall colors workshop with Nasim, and our group ran into a tricky photographic situation this morning. A beautiful mountain overlook was completely blocked by clouds at sunrise, ruining any photos we had in mind. Time to pack it up and go home? Not quite.

Ultra-Large Format Cameras: When 300mm Is a Wide Lens

September 25, 2021 By Spencer Cox 65 Comments

Chamonix 12x20 Ultra Large Format ULF Camera

There’s no real upper limit to how large a camera sensor or film can be. Full frame cameras are smaller than medium format digital, which itself falls behind most medium format film – and so on. At the high end of the scale are Ultra-Large Format (ULF) film cameras.

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