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by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Wedding season is upon us and whether you’re a first-time wedding photographer or an experienced pro, you’re likely debating which lenses you should keep or add to your daily kit. Sony makes deciding even tougher with an incredible variety of glass offerings for their E-mount mirrorless system.
Don’t worry though, we’re here to help with our picks for the best Sony lenses for wedding photography.
The New f/2 Zooms: FE 28-70mm f/2 GM and FE 50-150mm f/2 GM
Released in late 2024 and early 2025 respectively, the
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are both right around the corner, and we’ve got some helpful tips on getting your photographer parent the perfect gift. Unless you’ve been given specific instructions, camera gear can be a challenging thing to shop for. You never know what accessories mom or dad already have, and some gear is so specific that unless you’re a photography enthusiast yourself, you’d be hard-pressed to know what’s what. But you know what accessory isn’t too technical? Bags. In this guide, we’re going to look at some of our top picks
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Audio is extremely important. Photographers haven’t really had to worry about this, but it is something that can make or break your videos. Watch some of your favorite movies and pay close attention to the sound—you will probably pick up some audio cues or effects that amplify the scene or action. If recorded poorly, audio can make something completely unwatchable. Have you ever opened a video online to crackling and noise and decided that it just wasn’t worth enduring? Clarity in audio is one of the most important things for keeping your
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
The ubiquitous shoulder-mounted camera bag is a fantastic camera carrying solution for almost any type of photography—except when it comes to wildlife and nature photography. If you are hiking far from civilization and deep into nature—be it a forest, tundra, mountains, desert, or jungle—you’ll likely bring a dedicated hiking backpack. Luckily for nature photographers, camera bag manufacturers and manufacturers of traditional hiking packs have created
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
The camera bag starts as an afterthought—something you get after you buy a camera and/or lenses, and for many, just about any camera bag will do the trick for them. But, when you get deeper into photography and expand your kit, the camera bag becomes an essential part of your everyday carry. There are many parallels between shopping for a camera bag and shopping for something like a pair of shoes—hundreds (maybe thousands?) of options,
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
If you thought the half-life of a modern digital camera was short, you probably don’t pay attention to the ever-changing landscape of the B&H SuperStore shelves when it comes to camera bags. You can’t swing a mirrorless camera around that section of the SuperStore without hitting a brand-new release from many top brands.
Camera bag manufacturers are constantly finding new and innovative ways to let you carry and protect
by Jennifer Hahn · Posted
Stuck in the old days of blogging with text? If you haven't been paying attention, everybody is vlogging now. Since a whole new generation is living their lives online through video streams, vlogs, TikToks, YouTubes, Twitches, and Snapchats, let's look at a few holiday gift options that can offer your favorite vlogger the best video gear.
While some kits are compact enough to take your home studio with you, some vloggers may want to keep their home kit setup and add an ultra-lightweight action kit for when they're out in the field for
by Jill Waterman · Posted
“How do you make pictures about a person who doesn't exist anymore?” This was the fundamental question facing Jessica Hines while sorting through a box of her brother Gary’s letters, photographs, and other objects from his military service in Vietnam some 35 years after his return—25 years after his life ended in a battle with post-traumatic stress.
Photographs © Jessica Hines
by Allan Weitz · Posted
When shopping for a new—or if you’re like me, yet another—camera bag, you no doubt have a checklist of qualifiers the bag in question must possess before it joins you on the checkout line. My qualifiers include, in no particular order, weight (I do not like bags that feel heavy before you even load them up), construction (What’s the bag made of and how are the parts stitched together?), internal partitioning and padding, comfort level when fully loaded, and lastly—is it good-looking? Full disclosure—I currently own more camera bags than I care
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Most tripods on the market are simple three-legged supports for your camera and lens, and that is usually all that photographers need a tripod to do. But, there are some tripods on the market that, while serving to support photographic gear, have some funky and, oftentimes, unique features that set themselves apart from the classic traditional tripod.
Before we look at
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
First came the trio of a7 cameras, then came the a7 II series, and now we have the a9. It doesn’t seem like there is any end in sight for Sony with its full-frame mirrorless lineup, and each one has its own unique capabilities. So, if you are looking to grab a member of Sony’s ever-expanding camera family, we are here to help you pick out the one that is best for you.
Overview
We are going to focus on the most current models—the a7 II series and the a9. If you are looking to save some cash or just don’t need/want the latest and greatest, then
by Peter Ward_1 · Posted
We can safely say the “drone for the non-hobbyist” space really matured in 2016. By this, I mean drones that appeal to users other than just model builders, spanning the gamut from aerial imaging at the pro and prosumer level, as well as fun drones that some people use for practice, and others just to carry around to use for snapping aerial selfies.
This year, we’ve seen new additions from established companies, such as DJI, with the obstacle-avoiding
by Ryan Zanoni · Posted
Whether your area of interest is hunting, studying, observation, or surveillance, a trail camera can be a helpful tool for capturing close-up photos and video of wildlife or other people, remotely and discreetly. Get clear, detailed images of animals without running the risk of scaring them off, or monitor the exterior of your property for intruders. Strap a camera to a tree or post and set it to take shots automatically while you go about your business elsewhere. When you return, you’ll have great shots that would have been extremely
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
The usual cameras that come through the B&H offices are what you would expect: DSLRs, long zoom point-and-shoots, mirrorless, etc... But every once in a while a company will come by with something completely different. The Olympus Air A01 is one of these cameras and, luckily, after spending a weekend with it I found there was a lot to enjoy about its unique lens-style design, once you get past the initial setup and controls, that is.
Lens-style cameras are fairly new
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by Lawrence Cohen_3 · Posted
Buying an underwater housing is just the beginning. There are many accessories that are helpful or necessary for taking photos underwater. An external flash, also called a strobe, is your most important accessory. Photography is the art of creating images with light, and while the control of available and artificial light is important for all photography, it is especially crucial when shooting underwater. B&H carries 50 different strobe packages, so it’s no wonder choosing a strobe could be confusing for the beginning photographer. We'll