It's rare to find a camera bag that ticks all the boxes when it comes to function, durability, comfort, and price. If I'm looking to only carry a camera and a couple lenses plus some accessories, the HEX Raven DSLR Mirrorless Bag is my go-to choice.
Unfortunate things happen with computers all the time. I understand that. But when a recommended Dell update bricks a Dell computer, I expect Dell to fix it.
Mathieu Stern has a great YouTube channel where he explores affordable and overlooked vintage lenses that may not be in the photographic community's zeitgeist quite yet. His latest video follows that same pattern but adds a small twist.
With the mirrorless camera transition happening around us people have been switching camera manufacturers more than ever. I for one am staying put with the brand I've trusted for years. Am I wrong for doing so?
Not so long ago, if you wanted to produce super smooth looking footage on the move, you'd have had to spend an immense amount. These days the number of options available to us is simply fantastic. There are so many gimbals currently available at various price points and personally, I think this is quite wonderful.
Capturing a time-lapse sequence during sunset or sunrise can be challenging but the Timelapse+ VIEW intervalometer changes the exposure settings automatically for you. Does it work? This comprehensive review tested various scenarios.
You’ve probably seen the viral video of the toddler whose father mic’ed him up during hockey practice, where he discovered that his son was thinking mostly about naps and McDonald’s. If you wanted to find out what’s on your kid’s mind instead of sports, here are tips to accomplish what Hockey Dad did.
Today, Leica has announced a fast new wide-angle prime lens, the APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH.
Today, Samyang has announced their first two lenses coming to RF mount: an ultra-wide angle 14mm f/2.8 and a telephoto 85mm f/1.4.
Have you missed all of the drama surrounding Tony Northrup and his ISO claims? Let's take one final look.
If you've been looking for a good wide angle zoom lens or an internal SSD drive to speed up your work, today is a great day to pick up one or both.
Fstoppers is teaming up with SLR Lounge and B&H to put a brand new Canon EOS RP Mirrorless camera in the hands of one lucky community member. All you have to do is enter the giveaway below.
This video is a quick one-stop shop to help those new to the Fujifilm X-T3 set up their camera and make their cinematic masterpiece.
In the last two years, Samyang has introduced a number of autofocus prime lenses specifically for Sony’s FE mount and, having recently bought the Sony a7 III, two in particular caught my eye: the 24mm and 35mm f/2.8. These tiny lenses have been in my bag for the last month and I think they’re fantastic value for money with unexpected performance given their size.
Tripods and light stands are found in virtually all photographer's kit bags. While most of these stands already do an excellent job, a few low-cost modifications can make them infinitely more versatile.
Lensrentals is a great resource for gear rentals but somewhat in the background of their main business, they also have a blog run by their founder, Roger Cicala. His ins-and-outs of the technical aspects of gear they rent is often detailed and entertaining for gearheads.
While Canon is releasing mirrorless lenses at a near-breakneck pace, they're not the only company working on glass for the new platform. Samyang seems to be readying two popular lenses for the RF mount.
In 2018, Leica, Sigma, and Panasonic formed an alliance that would allow the latter two companies to develop products utilizing Leica's L-mount standard. Today, Sigma has announced plans to bring 11 of their popular Art lenses to L mount, as well as sell a new Canon EF-to-L and Sigma SA-to-L mount converter.
The mirrorless versus SLR debate is the most hotly discussed topic in photography circles. One of the main reasons given for sticking to the SLR system is the superiority of the optical viewfinder (OVF). Over the past couple of years, I’ve started to question this point. In this article, I explore the areas where an electronic viewfinder (EVF) offers an advantage over on OVF.
Sony has announced the ninth addition to their G Master series, the FE 135mm f/1.8 GM, and it's the sharpest lens I've ever used. Check out all the details and download my raw photo files in this first-impressions review.
In this video you will learn about the dual ISO technology featuring the Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K. You will also understand why using the lowest ISO can sometimes degrade your recorded image.
With the continued introduction of new lenses, bodies, and roadmapped development, do Nikon’s F and Canon’s EF-mount lenses have a future?
In the first of eight new lens announcements coming in the spring of this year, Samyang has unveiled the XP 10mm f/3.5 ultra wide-angle prime lens for Canon and Nikon full-frame DSLRs.
As Canon continues to dive deep into the mirrorless waters, its DSLR shooters may be wondering if Canon's professional mirrored cameras have seen the last of their days and they'll be forced to eventually migrate. Luckily for those shooters, it seems as if Canon isn't done with high-level DSLRs just yet.
The current mirrorless race is often framed as a competition between Canon, Nikon, and Sony, but of course, Fuji is making some great cameras that its users are fiercely loyal to. This interesting video follows a Sony user as he takes a Fuji X-T3 out for a spin and shares his thoughts.
If you’re putting together a list of gear for creating your perfect system for vlogging, check out this video from YouTuber and photography industry guru Ted Forbes.
It's not exactly the ringing endorsement Canon would have wanted, but Kai Wong brings his usual humor to this savage review of the company's newest full-frame mirrorless offering.
If you are looking to purchase a new camera, you have surely checked out a few camera comparison videos. In this video you will see some surprising conclusions.
With the endless hype surrounding the amazing features of every new camera, it’s easy to forget that there are plenty of incredible tools available for those on a tight budget. Cinematographer Caleb Pike has put together a list of 10 cameras that are great for video but cost less than $300.
As a company, Apple has been catering to the creative market for most of its history. This is one of the reasons you'll find so many photographers and video editors using Apple products including the MacBook. More recently it seems Apple has been moving away from creator-specific products and many in the industry are starting to notice.
The next generation of Ricoh GR-series cameras will begin shipping next month on March 18 for $899.95. These fast, compact cameras are favored by street photographers who value the small size with a comparatively large sensor, while also benefiting from a fixed wide-angle 28mm f/2.8 (35mm equivalent) prime lens.
In an announcement today, Samyang has started the hype train for eight new lenses coming this spring.
Dubbed as their "Spring Collection," Samyang said they are taking a page out of the fashion industry playbook and plan to reveal a variety of new products every season. In this Spring Collection, eight new lenses will be introduced one by one over the campaign period.
My favorite drives of the last several years have been these newer, compact, portable SSD drives, especially as they’ve become more affordable. But G-Technology’s G-Drive Mobile Pro SSD is in a class of its own for those that need real speed.
Believe it or not, the most popular sound bar in America is made by Vizio. At $150 it's incredibly cheap, but I have to admit, it sounds surprisingly good. Does it make a good computer speaker system? Let's find out.
Today, Tokina announced the next addition in their premium "Opera" lens line, the super wide-angle zoom Tokina Opera 16-28mm f/2.8 FF for full-frame Canon and Nikon DSLRs.
In today's video we take you behind the scenes in our new Fstoppers studio and show you exactly how we built and designed our latest video set. We will show you all the microphones, cameras, and lighting gear as well as our thought process in tackling this empty canvas of a room.
As consumer 360 cameras enter a second generation for many manufacturers, a lesser known name is joining the fray with a unique offering. Kandao’s QooCam bills itself as the “World’s First interchangeable 4K 360° & 3D Camera,” bringing some interesting tricks to the party. How does it measure up?
In certain situations, having a rechargeable and portable constant light source can really come in handy. In this review I look at the Smith-Victor Edge Light, a powerful and versatile LED light stick.
Whenever I bought a new lens, I always added a UV filter to it. It was obvious to do so, and I never gave it any thought. But there was a moment that I stopped adding that sort of filter and I never looked back since. Does a UV filter still have any benefit, or is it a waste of money? Let’s find out.
The Canon EOS RP is Canon's latest entry in the full-frame mirrorless market and their second such camera overall. Meant to be a budget version of the EOS R, it's been generating a bit of a buzz around its feature set. This great video takes a hands-on look at the new camera, including both its pros and cons.
In this video, CookeOpticsTV sits down with the acclaimed cinematographer to discuss his process.
This year Tamron is releasing a new ultra-wide angle zoom lens for Sony Alpha full-frame mirrorless cameras. Will it have enough to compare with the Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 GM but at a more affordable price?
Today, Tamron is announcing their plans to release two new lenses for full-frame DSLRs in mid-2019.
The mirrorless tsunami is well under way. We have a wealth of full-frame options with new mounts, smaller flange distances, vastly improved EVFs, and smaller bodies. Given the dent that this is already putting in DSLR sales, what’s the next step? Sony already has a well-established range of crop-sensor mirrorless bodies, but will Canon and Nikon follow suit?
Have you wanted to give macro photography a try but don’t have the budget for the proper gear? Here is an excellent lens hack to get close up photos without losing depth of field.
As an avid Canon user I tend to ignore the constant stream of hate for Canon across the Internet but this just doesn't make any sense. How can you leave these features out regardless of the price?
With most website traffic overwhelmingly coming from smartphones, a client is going to ask for portrait content sooner or later. How can you avoid the major pitfalls?
Today, Panasonic released details about their upcoming fixed-lens cameras, the DC-FZ1000 II bridge camera with 16x zoom and DC-ZS80 compact with 30x zoom (24-720mm!).
I've gotten to play with the Sony a6400 for the last couple of days and although it's not exactly what I'm looking for, it still may be the best camera for sale currently under $1,000.
Boom poles are an indispensable tool for both filmmaker and photographers. They can hold microphones, lights, bounces, and even props. This video by the recently-resurrected Indy Mogul compares a $10 broom handle to a $589 K-Tek K-102CCR to see which one is better for audio.