For years, my photo archive has lived across several external drives. At the beginning, that approach seemed perfectly fine. Each drive was labeled by trip or location, and it was easy enough to remember where things were. But as the archive grew, so did the confusion. I needed a solution.
Tilt-shift lenses used to be rare and unattainable for most photographers. Back then it would cost an arm and a leg just to get one, but now Laowa has made it more available for almost every major camera system, and this new lens expands the available options.
The Viltrox Vintage Z2 on-camera flash combines value, power, features, and fun in a package designed for photographers who wish to avoid the bulk of the typical external flash.
The iPad Pro (M5) is the kind of device that makes you rethink what a tablet can be. I've been using it daily for the past two months, and it has become an indispensable part of how I create, consume, and work. Here are my thoughts.
For detail-oriented creative work, the experience is just as important as the process itself. This new-generation pen display from Huion showcases refined features and capabilities.
In recent years, NAS devices have quietly regained relevance, particularly among photographers and small creative teams. This resurgence is driven not only by concerns over cloud storage costs and data ownership but also by improved affordability and the accessibility of modern NAS technology. The TerraMaster F2-425 Plus enters this space as an affordable flagship hybrid NAS, combining high-speed networking, NVMe expansion, and a more approachable setup experience—features that were once reserved for far more expensive systems.
The ProArt P16 pairs a stunning 4K OLED display with desktop-rivaling performance in a surprisingly portable package. Here's what two months of real-world use revealed.
I just tested a 50mm lens that cost $7000. I got to compare it directly to five other 50mm lenses starting at just $225. How do you think it stacked up?
Laowa's new probe zoom lenses are finally here, and they might be some of the strangest lenses ever made. For the last two months, I've been shooting with the most unusual of the bunch—the 15-35mm T12 Periscope Lens—and the shots it produces are unlike anything I've ever captured before. Let's dive in and see what makes this lens so unique.
If you're a photographer long enough, eventually you will be robbed. Today, with the help of Apple AirTags, you might be able to get your gear back.
The M5 MacBook Pro represents a fundamental shift in how Apple builds its pro-level chips, and the results are nothing short of impressive. I've been putting it through its paces over the past few days, and here are my thoughts.
The Flashback ONE35 V2 is a digital point-and-shoot camera designed around the simple but rewarding concept of recreating the experience of a disposable film camera, without the hassle, waste, or ongoing cost of film and development.
The 85mm focal length has long been considered the gold standard for portrait photography, and after spending time shooting with the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro Z in the studio, it’s easy to understand why this tradition continues, especially when a third-party lens delivers results that genuinely rival native glass.
I've been struggling with how to describe my experience with the newly released 7Artisans 75mm f/1.25 II lens. Really, I've had two different experiences, both wildly in friction with one another.
The Wacom MovinkPad 11 represents an interesting pivot for a company known primarily for professional-grade tethered displays. By moving into the standalone Android space, Wacom is targeting the "on-the-go" artist who wants the legendary Wacom pen feel without being chained to a desk. However, after spending time with the device, it becomes clear that while it excels in certain professional niches, it faces stiff competition from more versatile hardware.
Real estate photography has long been one of the most consistent forms of paid work for photographers. Add video, floor plans, and immersive drone-style marketing content, and you quickly become that one trusted professional who can handle everything with reliable, high-quality results.
For the past few weeks, I have been testing the Antigravity A1, the first drone I have ever used with a built in 360 degree camera. I expected a gimmick. What I got was something genuinely innovative surprisingly fun.
I know nothing about laser cutter/engravers, and when I offered one to review, I was excited to try. Would I be smart enough to learn how to use it? Would I be creative enough to find a use for it?
These days, it’s becoming easier and more affordable to photograph our night sky. The introduction of smart telescopes has opened the door for keen amateurs and hobbyists to get started in astrophotography at a fraction of the cost of a high-end professional setup. The ZWO Seestar S30 Pro is making the growing smart telescope space even better.
When PolarPro sent me their new Arctic circular polarizer, I was quite excited. This new polarizer has been designed specifically for winter photography in cold, harsh conditions.
Photography is usually described as a visual medium, but a lot of the work around it happens in sound. Learning, editing, and reviewing work all benefit from being able to control what you hear — or don't hear — while you're working. That's where a good pair of headphones becomes less of a convenience and more of a practical tool.
If you’re a photographer, admit it: there was something about variable ND filters that most of us hated. This new filter line from H&Y aims to fix exactly that.
The WANDRD PRVKE 21 L has been a popular camera bag, typically nailing its Kickstarter campaign goals just minutes after launching. V4 of this bag has just been released. This is a review of the 21 L Zip, with this model dispensing with the roll-top. I'll go over what I like and what I didn't like.
If you only had one bag that can fit your camera gear comfortably, can let you bring it every day, can withstand less-than-ideal environments, and can adapt to other things when you don’t need your camera, this might be one to consider.
I've been looking for a bag that meets my needs for a long time. I've always been a traveling photographer, taking my gear to some of the hottest, coldest, wettest, and driest places on the planet. A bag has to do a lot to make the grade. Escalating my needs, over the last few years I've also been working as a photography guide in Canada's sub-Arctic, the high Arctic, and Antarctica. These regions don't settle for everyday quality. In these extreme environments, the bags either work or your gear gets ruined. I've taken five different bags to task and only two have protected my gear effectively from the elements. The Peak Design Travel Backpack is one.