Articles from Christopher Malcolm

With the plethora of new camera features that manufacturers have rolled out in recent years, it begs the question, “How much more do we actually need?"

As a professional photographer, you must face all sorts of obstacles. But the highest hurdles tend to be those you put in your own way.

Being an artist means keeping an open mind to all possibilities. But sometimes, limiting your scope can lead to a world of opportunities.

In the never-ending struggle to get your work seen by the right people that can help advance your career, contests and competitions are one of the most accessible. But, after all is said and done, are they worth it?

Stable and reliable video monitoring is essential to any film or video production. Today, DJI has introduced a new set of products aimed at keeping your production connected.

With the announcement of the new Nikon Z6III last week, it inspired me to have a little fun thought experiment as the Nikon lineup of mirrorless cameras continues to take shape.

Today, let’s talk about life as an artist. Not the Instagram rose-tinted glasses version of reality, but the real thing.

Today, Nikon has added a new lens to its lineup of Z lenses for mirrorless cameras. This time, it is the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4.

The long wait is over. Today, Nikon announced a major follow-up to its Z6 line of mirrorless cameras, the brand-new Z6 III.

Meanwhile, in VR news, today, Canon announced a new addition to its lens lineup, the new RF-S 3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye lens.

It has been a while, but the wait is about to be over. While leaving out many details, the new Z6 III is on the way.

As good as it feels to already know, it’s the learning that is the most fun.

Canon has just announced a new lightweight glass option for photographers, the new RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens.

Canon has just introduced two new tools for filmmakers and videographers, the Canon EOS C400 Cinema Camera and the CINE-SERVO 17-120mm Cinema Lens.

Sometimes you don’t have to look far and wide for artistic inspiration. Oftentimes the answer you seek is right around the corner.

When you are trying to build yourself into the artist you want to be, a little ordinary can help you do the extraordinary.

With new technology being invented seemingly every day with the power to upend our profession, it’s easy to become despondent about the future of our art form. Luckily, there is one fundamental advantage we hold which cannot be engineered out of existence.

In today’s article, I’ll have a look at the latest version of the Dehancer plugin for DaVinci Resolve.

Trying to decide what to include in a photography portfolio can be a daunting challenge. Here are just a few things that should definitely not be included.

With so many strong options in the market and so much noise surrounding each release, how do you know which camera system is right for you?

Sometimes, the benefit of photography goes well beyond the pretty pictures.

In today’s article, I’ll share a few thoughts on what has and has not proven to be worth the investment for me as a photographer.

Being an artist means more than just creating the perfect image.

For Nikon shooters looking to lighten their load without sacrificing reach, Nikon has just announced the release of the Nikkor Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR full frame superzoom.

In a world overwhelmed with photography advice on YouTube, Instagram, or even articles like this one, it can be hard to know whose guidance to trust when building your career. However, chances are, you may be overlooking the most valuable source of input that will always guide you in the right direction.

Nikon and Agence France-Presse (AFP) are collaborating on a practical verification system to ensure image provenance in the field of photojournalism. Recently, I spoke to Nikon about their plans for the function as well as how it might help viewers and photographers in the modern age.

I woke up this morning to some pretty exciting news. Nikon, the legendary still camera manufacturer, has agreed to purchase RED, the company behind some of the most popular cinema cameras on the market today.

So you’ve fallen in love with photography and you’re trying to decide if your new passion could become a career. Well, here are a few questions to ask yourself before you take the leap.

Today, Nikon has announced that it has entered into an agreement with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, yes, that NASA, to take the Z9 to another world. Literally.

Busy week of production, so, this week, I’d like to just offer a short story about how, sometimes, a successful shoot is about more than just the final product.

Today, I get a chance to play with the new Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera 6K.

Today, Nikon announced its first major firmware update to the Z8 mirrorless camera.

If you’ve been on YouTube at all in the past couple of weeks, the algorithm has more than likely served you up multiple videos of powerful influencers announcing that they are “quitting” the platform. While each person has their own reasons, I think there are a few common threads that we can all learn from.

It's easy to get inspired when all your momentum is going in the same direction. But what do you do when you're feeling stalled?

Let's talk about one resolution you'll be able to stick to.