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by Jordan Gallant · Posted
We are just under a month out from BILD expo and all of the speakers, events, and experiences are live on the BILD website! We can’t wait to see you there. While we eagerly await your visit, let’s get into this week’s news roundup. FUJIFILM presented us with the X half Digital Camera, a half-frame shooting machine for film lovers. Additionally, Godox released mini flashes, Harlowe gave us new versions of their RGB lights, and Sony introduced a new wireless shooting grip.
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by Rebecca Melville · Posted
Vlogging has experienced a major uptick in recent years, resulting in an abundance of phone accessories to enhance content creation. Even if you aren’t a vlogger, a smartphone lens or a mic can be quite useful, whether you are at a concert, on vacation, or just hanging out. If you’re looking to outfit your smartphone, we have some nifty accessories for anyone from the vlogging pro to the regular joe.
SmallRig 1.55X Anamorphic Lens for iOS & Android
Swappable lenses lend enormous flexibility to the regular camera, so it’s a shame that
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Photographic art and style are both subjective topics about which many of us get passionate. The camera is a tool to make photographic art, but we all know that, as a tool—a machine—it can be a beautiful object unto itself. I talk about some of today’s stylistic photographic tools in my Recommended Stylish Cameras article, but let’s pass the microphone around the Internet to see what people think
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Popularly, the “travel tripod” is one on which the legs fold up around the center column of the tripod, and/or the tripod head. This allows them to fold to more compact dimensions for transporting on adventures beyond the studio walls. B&H’s website refinements can show you these reversible
by Rachel Leathe · Posted
As the line between professional photography and videography continues to blur, one company has chosen to cater to this emerging class of hybrid shooters.
Sony released its first full-frame, interchangeable-lens cameras, the Alpha a7 and a7R, in 2013. With the release of these twin cameras, the company unknowingly embarked on what would end up being a five-year monopoly of the mirrorless camera market. Although not the very first mirrorless cameras of their kind, the a7 and a7R were immediately disruptive due to their revolutionary
by Rachel Leathe · Posted
Nothing kills creativity faster than an aching back. For all the benefits of full-frame cameras, telephoto lenses, and dedicated flashes, there’s something to be said for the freedom that comes with a lightweight setup. If you’ve been hunting for a simple camera to stick in your bag on your way out the door, a traveling companion, or something discreet when photographing on the streets, then you’ve come to the right place.
Test Photographs © Rachael Leathe
The heavy-hitting cameras on this list tend to box above their weight class. They
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
One of the most picturesque subjects of the year, fall foliage offers a chance for photographers to show off their landscape shooting chops and revel in some of the most distinct and pleasing colors nature has to offer. Marking the change of season from summer to autumn, and indicating colder temperatures to come, this brief period, where leaves change from green to rust, is worth celebrating, viewing, and photographing.
Above photograph: Taken with Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Lens
Photographing fall foliage and autumn landscapes doesn't
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
When the phrase “camera support” is mentioned, most of us think of the tried-and-trusty tripod, and for good reason—the tripod is the single best way to steady your camera for long shutter-speed exposures, group photos including the photographer, or just for minimizing camera movement to maximize image sharpness.
However, the tripod has definite shortcomings, and it is not always practical or permitted to bring a tripod with you to every location. Because of this, creative inventors in the world have developed alternatives to the three-legged
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Video technology has become more powerful and versatile with the Insta360 ONE RS series. This modular design of the Insta360 ONE RS comes in three configurations: the 4K Edition, Twin Edition, or
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
You can’t beat the camera you always have with you. It is now most likely that the images you see on a Facebook feed, Snapchat, or texts were taken with a smartphone. Nowadays, it isn’t uncommon to see news stories relying on smartphone video to make their case. One issue with the smartphone is its lack of ergonomics or features when it comes to making images, so here are some tips and tools to help take your mobile photography to new frontiers.
Vertical or horizontal
One thing that always bothers me is seeing a vertical video on a horizontal
by John Harris · Posted
Whether you hate ’em or love ’em, there is no getting around ’em—literally. I have been bonked on the head by a selfie stick on the busy streets of New York, while skiing, and even in the confines of a major arena during a basketball game. Let’s add to their numbers on the street with a convenient buying guide to the best and the rest.
First, selfie sticks are not all that new—they have been around in some form since the 1990s and are basically an
by Elizabeth Groeschen · Posted
So you finally got your first smartphone? Your aunt got you a selfie stick for your birthday? You want to take a selfie that doesn’t scream SELFIE? Whatever your reasons may be, follow along for a few tips on how to keep your selfie game strong:
1. Use the Rear-Facing Camera for a Higher-Resolution Image
Brazilian born, Brooklyn-based photographer and blogger Hortencia Caires took the above image with her rear-facing camera. “Lighting also is key!” She says that when she doesn’t have