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by Zack Young · Posted
Congratulations on upgrading your recording space. In this guide, we’re going to cover the unboxing of your new Sony ZV-E10 II camera kit, essential camera functions, and setting up your mini studio for the best results.
Unboxing Your Kit
Camera: Sony ZV-E10 II
The Sony ZV-E10 II Mirrorless Camera is a compact video centric camera designed for streaming with ease of use in mind. It features a responsive, flip-out touchscreen and 4K recording in a user-friendly package.
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Congratulations on upgrading your recording space. In this guide, we’re going to cover the unboxing of your new Canon EOS R50 camera kit, essential camera functions, and setting up your mini studio for the best results.
Unboxing Your Kit
The Camera: Canon EOS R50V Mirrorless Camera
Canon EOS R50V Mirrorless Camera with 18-50mm Lens and Advanced Lecture Kit
The Canon EOS R50 V Mirrorless Camera is a compact video centric
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
After the smartphone revolution, it appeared that the days of the compact camera were done. How wrong we were. It’s true that a few years back, point-and-shoot options were few and far between. There were just a handful of options on the market, and some industry titans even left the market entirely. Despite the long-rumored demise of the compact camera, it seems that photo enthusiasts still desire a dedicated device without the distractions that come with a smartphone.
What is a compact or “point-and-shoot” camera? Just because a camera is “
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Finding the right lighting solution on a budget can be overwhelming, even for the most seasoned shooters. To make things a little easier, we’ve put together a list of some our favorite lights and lighting accessories for under $100.
Speedlights
The Godox TT350 Flash is a small TTL speedlight available for most major brands. TTL stands for “through-the-lens” metering, which is as close to auto as flash photography can
by John-Paul Pale… · Posted
The new school year is nearly upon us, which means it’s time to start stocking up on necessary gear and school supplies. For film and photo majors, that means finding the camera that’s right for you. To help you get the perfect shot, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite cameras, including options for beginning photographers, prosumers, and professionals.
Medium Format
The
by Jordan Gallant · Posted
We’re back from Purim celebrations to bring you a week of exciting announcements! FUJIFILM released the GFX100RF, a new medium-format camera combining the X Processor 5 with the GFX 100S II 102MP image sensor. Zoom gave creators 32-bit float recording with the H5studio 4-Track Handy Recorder. Let’s get into it!
FUJIFILM Releases a New Medium-Format Camera
FUJIFILM is bringing the tried-and-true GFX 100S II sensor to medium-format shooting with the
by Luke Rollins · Posted
In a stunning reversal of fortune, point-and-shoot cameras—which have long been dismissed as defunct—are currently experiencing a major resurgence. In both new and used markets, sales of point and shoots are way, fueled in part by nostalgia and the perceived shortcomings of smartphone cameras. With expanded feature sets, manual exposure controls, built-in and/or external flash support, and optical
by Robert Sansivero · Posted
Now that we have a handle on using natural light for food photography, it’s time to move on to continuous light sources. When natural light isn’t available, or you want more specific control and placement of your light, you’ll have to use your own sources.
Natural light setup from Part
by Linda LeNoir · Posted
Are you ready for some photographic tips for your upcoming African safari? In Part 1 of this series, we discussed the things you need to do to prepare for your trip. Part 2 delves into photo gear [every B&H Explora reader’s favorite subject]. And here, in Part 3, we share some essential tips for getting great photos once you have embarked on your safari.
Above photograph: Mother and Child. Giraffes walking in the Masai Mara at Sunrise; Masai Mara National Reserve, KenyaCanon EOS 5D Mark III; EF 400 f/4 DO IS USM lens; manual exposure, 1/
by Jill Waterman · Posted
Photo education has undergone significant changes since the story Photography Student? Here Is Some Advice from Teachers was published last year at this time—changes that are no less dramatic than the process of teaching and learning as a whole. With the sudden shift from face-to-face classes to remote learning, in March 2020, teachers and students scrambled to face unique challenges and solve unforeseen
by Jill Waterman · Posted
When it comes to photographic dynasties, the name Caponigro holds a privileged position at the top of the list. The father / son duo of Paul and John Paul Caponigro are masters of their respective crafts, spanning many years and a broad reach, from the muted tonalities and classical elegance of Paul’s large format landscapes to John Paul’s complex, ethereal digital composites.
In 2016, B&H Photo hosted father and son as invited speakers at the B&H OPTIC Conference, where they both presented their work to great acclaim. Off stage, they
by Jill Waterman · Posted
Grayson Dantzic was initially unaware of his father Jerry’s early freelance photo assignments, in 1950s New York. Growing up in the 1970s, he was steeped in the color photographs from his father’s groundbreaking work with a Cirkut camera, through summer trips with his parents to document America in the panoramic format—city by city and state by state.
Above: Billie Holiday backstage at Sugar Hill, with her Chihuahua, Pepi © 2017 Jerry Dantzic/ Jerry Dantzic Archives
“My father's passion was the Cirkut camera,” says Grayson. “He had his
by Peter Ward_1 · Posted
As with so many consumer products these days, selecting a projector can be a walk in the park when you are armed with the correct information—there are just so many options. Choosing the right projector is a simple process if you are familiar with these prerequisites.
The screen size (width, most importantly)
Distance between the projector and the screen (throw distance)
An estimate of the amount of ambient light present in the room in which the projector will be used
At this point you may be thinking, “Great. But I can't answer any of those
by Elizabeth Groeschen · Posted
What’s your wedding photography niche? Who are your ideal clients? Are you into traditional weddings, destination weddings, or millennial elopements? Do you rely on natural lighting or portable strobes? Do you shoot with a digital camera or film, in color or in black-and-white? Do you include video? Do you have a second shooter? How does your photography differ from that of another wedding photographer? What are your deliverables? If the answers to these questions don’t come easily, perhaps it’s time for some self-reflection to figure out in
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
In a conversation with B&H, Tom Griscom, an editorial portrait and advertising photographer and educator, talked about new beginnings. Recently, he returned to Atlanta, Georgia, and has found that coming home has been a fantastic opportunity for photography and growth.
Adding to his educational resume, Griscom has two workshops scheduled for 2016, at the School of Visual Arts, in New York City: Small Bag, Big Look: Editorial/Location Workshop and Digital Black-and-White Photography.