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by Luke Rollins · Posted
Buying used camera equipment remains a savvy strategy for cost-minded photographers, even as the crescendo of certain camera trends sent some prices higher. Yes, the past year saw seller’s markets emerge and entrench around cameras like the FUJIFILM X100VI, the Ricoh GR, and the Canon G7X Mark III, as well as rise of price floors among compact cameras for both film and digital. However, bargains persist, especially
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
When it comes to getting the perfect gift for a special kid in your life, there’s little room for error. Sure, kids can find joy in all sorts of things, but you don’t want to be remembered as the guy who got them socks last holiday.
Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or family friend, we’ve got you covered. In this guide, we’ve put together a list of some of the most popular kid-friendly gift ideas, from cameras to other fun and exciting gadgets.
Kid-Friendly Digital Cameras
One of the most kid friendly cameras at B&H is
by Zack Young · Posted
B&H is excited to announce that our new Virtual Production and XR (Extended Reality) category is now live. Initial offerings include products for cinema capture, broadcast, live events, sports, education, and more, with an emphasis on LED volumes, IMLs (Interactive Media Labs), content creation, advertising, and tradeshows.
Current subcategories for browsing include
by Luke Rollins · Posted
There comes a time in a photographer’s life—usually after some consistent success with an on-camera flash—when they say to themselves, "I’m ready to make my own light on demand." Thus begins a seemingly never-ending journey—first mastering the basics, then trying to put some feeling and expression into their photos.
Assuming you’re versed in
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Like a painter choosing a paintbrush, a photographer’s lens choice will dramatically affect the resulting picture. This is especially true when it comes to landscape photography. Lens choice can make a big difference when you don’t have the benefit of directing your subject. A mountain will not turn its face toward the sun, no matter how hard you beg. As a result, your creativity is limited to a couple of key factors, such as time of day, weather, and―you guessed it, lens choice.
Similar to the range of unique considerations to keep in mind
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
A gift guide for something everyone already gets (for free) in the box with their new camera? Yes! Almost every camera on the market today comes with its own camera strap. For the most part, those camera straps are pretty solid. But, hear me out, aftermarket camera straps are a fantastic upgrade to your or a loved one’s camera.
Need more convincing?
Best Reasons to Ditch the OEM Strap
As serviceable and perfectly fine as the strap
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Macro photography never ceases to amaze me. Show me the face of a jumping spider reproduced at life-size or greater and I’ll undoubtedly stop what I’m doing and stare at it for a while. What’s interesting is how ultra-wide-angle lenses, which are available for DSLRs and
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
The most engaging portraits seem to have direct eye contact between subject and viewer, as if the camera were simply a window through which we’re looking. But is it that simple? So much goes into making a good portrait, can success simply come down to eye contact between subject and camera and is it even necessary to concentrate on the eyes for a portrait? There are certainly wonderful portraits that do not focus exclusively on the eyes that illustrate character with other aspects of the body, from posture to hands, but as an introduction to
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Leica announces its latest camera for lovers and enthusiasts of black-and-white photography, the Q3 Monochrom Digital Camera. The new camera continues the Q-series' reputation for outstanding build, use, and image quality in the compact, fixed-lens camera space and will appeal to street, travel, and photojournalistic shooters dedicated to the art of light and shadow.
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
2026 was another banner year for B&H Explora, with more people visiting our blog than ever before. To celebrate (and say thank you to) our readership, we’re looking back at some of our most read articles, spotlighting the topics and trends that interested you most in 2026.
Filmmaking 101: Camera Shot Types
By Justin Dise
Our
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Sony's apex mirrorless cameras, the a1 II and the a9 III, just got more powerful with the release of a major new firmware upgrade. Available now for download and installation, version 4.0 introduces Sony's best autofocus algorithms yet—Real-time Recognition+—to both cameras, along with a few other notable
by Luke Rollins · Posted
While 2025 continued many of the photo industry's developments (emphasis on hybrid developments, splashes of niche camera releases, sequels to established camera series), it also formalized the compact digicam trend that had emerged on social media in recent years, with several companies releasing (or re-releasing) point-and-shoot cameras. As the floor for image quality continues to rise, and with yesteryear's flagship features trickling down to today's mid-market offerings, manufacturers are distinguishing themselves through body design,
by Luke Rollins · Posted
It's been a strong year for the L-Mount Alliance, who recently announced the addition of their tenth member Viltrox to bring a credible low-cost manufacturer into the fold for the future. The three pillars of the group—Leica, Sigma, and Panasonic—each had distinctive years in 2025, further entrenching in their proven lanes to build out an ecosystem that, as of the
by Luke Rollins · Posted
As we begin to wrap up the year, we’d like to look back at some of our favorite product launches and moments in the photo industry. Canon has had a somewhat quite, yet surprisingly productive year. From content creation focused cameras to lenses with dramatic perspectives, Canon has had yet another stellar year with releases aimed at both still photographers and video shooters.
EOS R8 Mark II
In a world where mirrorless cameras seem to keep getting bigger, Canon remembered why the tech was so popular in the first place. Size. The EOS R8
by Luke Rollins · Posted
2026 has shaped up to be quite the year for photography, both digital and analogue. No brand knows this better than FUJIFILM. While their X and GFX lines got some much-needed rest, after what was essentially three X100 cameras. That said, in 2026, their instax instant camera series delivered hit after hit.