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by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
Whether you call yourself a vlogger, a content creator, or a secret third thing, Nikon has a camera for you. In this article, we’ll be looking at some of the key components of the Nikon Z camera and lens system, which offer a wide a range of features that are especially appealing to vloggers and other content creators.
Nikon Cameras for Content Creators
Nikon Z6 III
One of the most well-rounded models in the Z-system lineup, the
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
If you are stranded on a desert island and can only have one camera lens with you, which lens would you choose? If your answer wasn’t, “A 50mm (or 50mm equivalent lens),” then you might be wrong. The 50mm prime lens, or “Nifty Fifty,” is the one lens every photographer toting an interchangeable-lens camera should own… and use.
Why? Before I tell you all the reasons, I will tell you a sea story. But, before that, know that in the world of different sensor (and film) sizes, there are different focal lengths that produce a field of view
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
On many levels, Nikon is focused on the cutting edge. Their cameras and lenses are some of the most forward-thinking around, sporting unique features, speedy recording, top-tier autofocus, and the most up-to-date feature sets that appeal to modern image-makers. In other ways, though, Nikon hasn’t lost sight of their heritage. With select models, both on the camera and lens front, they pay homage to their past with distinct, retro-inspired
by Zack Young · Posted
This holiday season, if you’re looking to gift the special photographer in your life something thoughtful and unique, not tacky or cliché (looking at you, lens-shaped coffee mug), then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite unconventional but essential (or at the very least useful) gifts for photographers.
Photo Gifts Under $100
Ruggard 19 x 19" Padded Equipment Wrap
Your photographer loved one most assuredly has a bevy of breakable equipment, but their methods for stowing and traveling with it might
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Do all the letters and abbreviations on your camera lens’s name have you confused? Join Matt and his endless cold brew as he explains what abbreviations like IS, OIS, GM, XF, RF, VC, Di III, and many more mean.
0:00 - What Do the Letters on Lenses Mean
0:31 - Image Stabilization
1:35 - Best or Signature Line Lenses
2:49 - Sensor Coverage
4:15 - Focusing Motors
6:54 - Honorable Mentions
8:47 - What abbreviations did we miss?
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
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Strengthen your photographic eye and enrich your creative process by printing your photos! We take a quick look at Canon's Pro series of printers in order to see which is right for you.
0:00 - Should You Print Your Photos?
0:22 - Sheet Paper Max & Panoramic Max
1:03 - Resolution
1:31 - Ink Nozzles
2:19 - Ink Types
3:15 - Which Would You Choose?
by Zack Young · Posted
Cameras and lenses can be stowed away in a backpack, a sling, or even a fanny pack. But what about tripods and monopods? Those get a bit more complicated to haul around. Yet even the most steady-handed among us can attest to their usefulness in a ton of shooting situations, especially when using a long lens. Sure, a tripod
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
It is probably safe to say that many of us photographers have, either with our cameras or smartphones, tried to capture a close-up image of an insect, flower, toy, or other object. We have an idea of what we want this photograph to look like as we prepare to capture the image. We have seen and admired beautiful close-up images before but, when we nose the camera lens up to the object, the camera balks—it cannot focus close enough to create the image we want to
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
The bread and butter of sports and wildlife photography, super-telephoto lenses are a mainstay for shooters looking to both capture distant subjects and fill the frame with smaller subjects like birds. Super-telephoto lenses—lenses that typically start around 400mm—are also the type of lenses around which many shooters build their entire system; a good telephoto
by Cory Rice · Posted
The equipment used by fashion photographers varies considerably, depending on what is being photographed and who is behind the camera. In general, the kit requirements for documenting a fashion show are more standardized than those for creating editorials. There are successful fashion photographers who can fit all of their gear in a single bag—and others who require an entire equipment truck. This article is aimed at photographers getting started with fashion productions. Photographers interested in capturing runway should read Theanos Nikitas
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Finding the best Canon printer for your photo business depends on several key factors: functionality, desired print quality, budget, and more. With so many factors to consider, and a wealth of available options to choose from, finding the right model can be difficult. Fortunately, no matter what type of business you run, or what your business needs are, Canon has a printer for you. Here are some of our favorites.
PIXMA PRO-200
The
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
There were nearly 200 new lenses released this year, many of which were iterations of an existing lens. Many of the lenses were also wholly new designs, whether first-party designs to pair with a new flagship camera or third-party innovations designed to fill the gaps in existing lineups.
With such a breadth of new lenses available in the past 12 months, we're narrowing things down to cover some of the highlights and most unique or exciting lenses that came out
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
Time is running out to find the perfect gift for the photographer in your life. Or maybe you're the photographer and your partner, friend, spouse, or parent has just sprung the question on you: "What kind of gift should I get you?" Well, to help make things a bit easier, we've assembled a list of our top 10 last-minute gifts for photographers.
1. Mini LED Light
The best item you never knew you needed, a
by Luke Rollins · Posted
The Sony a1 II mirrorless camera is the company’s most versatile camera yet, offering the best overall mixture of speed, video capabilities, high-resolution stills, and a robust, professional-worthy body design. It pulls much of the original a1’s well-rounded feature-set into an a9 III body and adds the AF and IBIS technologies introduced with the a7R V. It’s a camera meant for working professionals that can excel in commercial