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I went out for a walk with my camera one recent morning. It was bright and sunny—a perfect day for taking pictures. The camera ISO was set at 400, the aperture on my 105mm lens was three-and-a-half stops down from maximum aperture (the “sweet spot”), and my shutter speed was set to 1/500-second. According to the rules—never handhold a camera at a shutter speed slower than the numeric value of the lens in millimeters you are using—there was no reason I should have expected anything other than sharp pictures. Imagine my surprise when I opened
While the specific origin remains fuzzy, an early appearance of the term Leaf Peeper—or Leaf Peeker, as initially used—is said to have surfaced as a newspaper headline in 1960s Vermont. Foliage tourism is legendary all over New England, but the neighboring states of Vermont and New Hampshire offer up a kaleidoscopic adventure in a tidy nutshell. Their shared border, similar shapes and compact size—respectively ranked as the 45th and 46th smallest states in the nation—is a handy springboard for a wide range of pictorial opportunities.
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Take your photography to a higher level with the new photo-video tripods with geared center columns from Magnus. Elevating and lowering your camera is as simple as turning the center column crank clockwise or counterclockwise. The tripods come in three models, and are designed to support different weight and height requirements. Each tripod features three leg sections, a pan and tilt head with a quick-release plate, center-locking brace and flip leg locks, counterweight center hook, and a carrying case. Photographers shooting panning shots
Get the aspiring filmmaker in your life one of these 10 gifts and we guarantee you’ll be rewarded with at least a cameo in their first feature, if not a speaking role. Well, perhaps you’ll get your 15 minutes of fame, but they’ll definitely appreciate any of the cinema-style gifts listed below.
1. DSLR/Mirrorless Camera Cage
You can’t capture clean video moves if you’re fumbling your camera. Consider a
Although a sturdy tripod is the only solution for many applications, a mini tripod is sometimes all you need. Often, it’s the better option. Mini tripods, also known as tabletop or desktop tripods, are convenient solutions for travel, vlogging, small spaces, and locations where you need to be discreet, such as the Top of the Rock on the 4th of July (as per one of our customers). Depending on where you place a mini tripod, you can reach pretty much any height you need. But because they’re ultra-compact, they’re also useful for macro and ground-
Now in stock at B&H, these three tripods from Magnus are aimed at photo and video enthusiasts looking for an affordable support system for their cameras. Starting on the small end, we have the DLX-357, which offers a load capacity of 4.4 pounds and extends from a folded length of 21.5" all the way up to 57" tall. The
Do you have a fancy new camera bag but still feel completely disorganized when you go out and use it? Do loose batteries and memory cards spill all over the ground when you reach for your camera? Have you ever scratched a lens because you don’t have a proper lens cloth handy? If any of these scenarios sound familiar, check out the accessories below for customizing your camera bag.
Stay Organized!
A loose memory card is just a few letters away from a lost memory card. A dedicated case for your cards serves as a valuable protective barrier for
Tripods are usually the first things that come to mind when we think “camera support.” The truth is there are numerous scenarios in which traditional tripods don’t cut the mustard. The following is a list of more than 20 camera supports designed to support cameras in situations where traditional tripods fall short.
The Aladdin Ball Head Clamp with ¼"-20 screw is intended for use with
Thanks to the DSLR (and now mirrorless) revolution, video shooting has become extremely accessible to more and more individuals, especially the still photographer. Cameras today are emphasizing a combination of photography and video capabilities that produce images that are perfectly suitable for a gallery or movie theater. With many still photographers looking to dip their toes in the motion pool, we have put together the follow list of tools that can help greatly improve video quality.
Just starting out
First things first: if you are truly
Without a doubt, your focal length choice affects the impact of your image, whether you are shooting video or stills. With the rise of digital imaging, there has been an uptick of available formats in which you can shoot. To help clarify the relationship between format and focal length, some have coined the phrase “35mm equivalent.” This term has value when you are planning a shoot, your lens package, and as an aid for anyone who began their careers using 35mm film and has transitioned to shoot in a new digital format. However, the final
Vlogging—or video blogging—is becoming more popular by the day, with seemingly everyone seeking to become the next YouTube sensation. You may be thinking that with the right subject matter and your winning personality, stardom is right around the corner. And who knows—maybe it is! But if you’re really going to give it a go, then you’re going to need a few essential pieces of gear to get your vlogging career up and running, and looking good. I mean, let’s face it: viewers are brutal. Bad audio? Dislike! Lousy video quality? Double dislike! So