Articles from Ryan Mense

The days of slinging back your closed tripod and gear over a shoulder are over. Check out the new LensCoat LegWrap Pro.

More sales were announced today on B&H, now including some of Nikon's most sought-after lenses. All three of the "holy trinity" lenses are included, plus many more worth checking out.

Starting today, Sony is having a sale for their a7 II, a7R III, a7S II, and a9 full-frame mirrorless cameras, plus other products.

No, they aren't. I just Betteridge law'ed the heck out of you. But listen, I think this list is still worth looking at and exploring.

Panasonic has officially launched the Lumix S1 series, the company's first foray into full-frame mirrorless, but is there more to be said on this release than just talking about the cameras themselves?

Published bird photographer and YouTuber Mark Smith loves his Nikon D850 and D500 cameras. So what does he think of the Sony a9 when it comes to capturing his flighty friends?

$419. Let's just get that out of the way up front. The ONA Clifton Camera and Everyday Backpack costs $419 and it doesn't hold an extraordinary amount camera gear. Yet is it still worth every penny?

Last week, Sony announced the 24.2-megapixel a6400 APS-C mirrorless camera and I first got my hands on it. Here's a rundown of all my thoughts on it so far and how it performed with the 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS kit lens.

What does it mean to be a landscape photographer in 2018? Gain some perspective from five experienced professionals in this new video from Adorama.

LensCoat, a company well known to outdoor photographers for their line of photo gear accessories, has released three new products for heavy tripod users.

Last weekend I attended the world's largest military air show at MCAS Miramar in San Diego, California. Also in attendance with me was a Sony a9 and the new FE 400mm f/2.8 GM lens. Here's how it went down.

If you've ever wasted a good sleep because your alarm was set before dawn, but it turned out the weather wasn't going to produce anything worth photographing, this new app may be for you. Here's my review of WeatherScout for iOS.

Lowepro's number one selling collection, the ProTactic, has been redesigned for better gear access and protection.

Today Sony announced their latest full-frame mirrorless lens, the FE 24mm f/1.4 G Master. Here's a hands-on preview of what to expect.

The photography community is buzzing about today's announcement of the Canon EOS R, but for some of us, the most exciting news is the new 400mm f/2.8L and 600mm f/4L Type III super-telephoto lenses. They've made quite a few changes with these, so let's dive in.

Just in time for the upcoming autumn season in the United States, here is the 2018 fall color prediction map to help plan your outdoor photography adventures.

Sony is claiming that these are now the world's toughest and fastest consumer SD memory cards. Meet the new SF-G series TOUGH SD cards.

Today, Sony has announced that they have overtaken Canon and held the number one overall position in the U.S. full-frame interchangeable lens camera market for the duration of the first half of 2018, in both dollars and units.

Today, Blackmagic Design has released a major update to their fully featured video editing application, DaVinci Resolve.

Maybe now, ironically, is the best time of all to be a DSLR user.

It’s a DSLR versus mirrorless showdown in this long-term camera comparison review. Which is superior?

If you’re the type of person that has the willpower to hold out for a good deal, now is the time to reap your rewards. Right now, Sony cameras, lenses, and accessories can be bought for instant savings up to $400, plus trade-in bonuses.

Ready to finally learn how to easily set up three-point lighting for your portraits? Watch this.

The creative platform that was co-founded by “Game of Thrones” actress Maisie Williams and first announced in January 2018 is now available to download on the App Store. Catering towards pursuits of film, photography, art, literature, fashion, and music, Daisie connects up-and-comers with industry leaders in new ways.

Tony Northrup made a mistake. In this new video he explains why now he believes the Canon 6D Mark II is the best vlogging camera of all time.

While some tripods come with a basic set of instructions on how to work its features, many won’t show how to get the most out of them. Check out these 13 tripod tips for videographers.

Great sound design in a video can elevate the overall quality from decent to breathtaking. Here are some basic tips to get started using just a smartphone to record sound effects and how to work them into your films for the most impact.

Canon has three strong options for the 35mm focal length. Which is the right one for you?

Many of the reflectors available today come with a few different colored panels that can create slightly different results in portrait photography. Compare the looks with this quick educational video.

This week Gitzo announced two new products for Sony camera owners: a Traveler series tripod kit with a custom-fitted plate for the latest Alpha mirrorless camera models, plus an Arca type L-bracket to take it to the next level.

Just like many other product lines that cater to smartphone users, the clamp arena is saturated with clones and cheaply made accessories. So when well-known photo accessory company Manfrotto enters with their own original, $50 premium take on the smartphone clamp, should we expect nothing less than greatness?

Sometimes you don’t realize what awesome little photography accessories you’re missing until someone points it out for you.

I used to painstakingly use the Clone tool in Photoshop and spend hours removing dust and other small imperfections in product photos I’d take for gear reviews. This method is so much faster.

Using music in your films is one of the best ways to drive emotion, connect to the audience, and elevate the video. If the visuals and the music are out of sync, however, disaster can happen. Here are a few tips for editing music to videos from a seasoned professional.

Capturing good sound for your videos doesn’t have to be difficult, and it certainly doesn’t require the most expensive mics. What do you need? Solid technique.