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How to Photograph the Moon and Supermoon: The Complete Guide

Photographing the Moon is one of the great joys of modern photography. Sometimes, you might want to capture the Moon when it is full and beautiful, while other times you might want to capture an interesting event like a supermoon or Lunar Eclipse. Either way, the process of photographing the...

DxO PhotoLab 6 vs DxO PureRaw 3

DxO PhotoLab 6 and DxO PureRaw 3 are two popular photography software options, especially for noise reduction. DxO is pretty famous for its machine-learning noise reduction algorithms, but I see a lot of confusion over which one of these two you should get - if either. Read on to find out!...

Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 Review

Viltrox is one of the few third-party companies that makes autofocus lenses for the Nikon Z system, and I've been eager to test their lenses for a while. The Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8, which I'm reviewing today, is a full-frame autofocus lens available both for the Nikon Z system and...

Insta360 X3 Review

The Insta360 X3 is an interesting action camera. Even though it targets the GoPro in some ways, it is a radical departure in terms of form factor, thanks to a pair of fisheye lenses on the front and back. Does it deliver on the promise of 360-degree video, 360 panorama...

What’s the Best Nikon Z Midrange Zoom?

I've had the privilege to test all of Nikon's Z-series midrange zooms extensively over the last several years, both in the field and in the lab. Nikon hasn't been shy about making them, either! There are six full-frame Nikon Z midrange zooms so far, ranging from the cheapest 24-50mm f/4-6.3...

Best Storage Upgrades for Photographers

With today's ever-growing file sizes, it is more important than ever to know how to store your photos and videos cheaply, without sacrificing performance or reliability. There’s also a bigger gap between fast and slow storage than there has been in the past. In this guide, I’ll take a look...

Catching Up with the Photography Life Team

One of the nicest things about Photography Life is that it is both owned and run by real photographers. I've had a great time writing and editing here, so I thought I'd sit down virtually with some of my team members and talk to them a bit about their own...

Nikon Z 1.4x and 2.0x Teleconverters Review

Nikon Z 1.4x TC and 2.0x TC Teleconverters

Today, I'll be reviewing Nikon's first teleconverters for the Z mirrorless system: the TC-1.4x and TC-2.0x. These two teleconverters multiply your focal length by 1.4× and 2.0× respectively, but they also reduce your maximum aperture by one and two stops respectively. How do the Nikon Z TCs hold up in...

My New Favorite and Most-Used Camera Accessories

In this guide, I wanted to round up some of my favorite small accessories for photography. I’ve been traveling the last few weeks, and I’ve made use of all these products either in preparation for my trip, or while on the road. Here they are! Note that Photography Life is...