Luke Rollins is a writer and photographer based in Brooklyn.
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Canon has announced the second generation of its entry-level full frame mirrorless camera, the R8 Mark II. Having spent some time with the camera, we can speak to some of its most apt use cases: portraits, landscapes, street photography, and video.…
1 week ago
DoPchoice, manufacturer of unique light-modifying solutions, is announcing a new precision light control system for tube lights: SNAPGRID CORE, available now for the ARRI Omnibar 2 and…
1 week ago
Venus Optics is announcing two new mount compatibilities for its Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO lens: an autofocus FUJIFILM X lens and a manual focus…
1 week ago
Sony is debuting the E-mount system’s first-ever fisheye zoom lens, the FE 8-14mm f/3.5 G lens. By rectifying an existing gap in their lineup, Sony aims to provide hybrid content creators with a compact full-frame optic that captures the fisheye’s unique perspective without…
1 week ago
Sigma announces its highly anticipated 85mm f/1.2 DG Art lens alongside a new 20-60mm f/2.8-4 DG Contemporary lens, both for L-Mount and Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless…
1 week ago
Learn about how to get started with dental photography, including what gear to use, which photographic fundamentals you should be focusing on, and why dental photography is critical for both clinical care and promoting your own dental practice.
IN THIS ARTICLE
1. (Don’t Fear) the Gear2. Good Dental Photography Is Good Photography3.…
2 weeks ago
Everyone and their mothers are in on the digicam trend, a fact reflected in the used-market prices found across most platforms. Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, eBay, B&H Used--everywhere you look, the best-known models are selling for prices that often meet or exceed their debut MSRP.
Take that old favorite of mine, the Canon S95. Extraordinarily capable, exceedingly pocketable, I got it…
2 weeks ago
Nanlite continues to expand upon its FC line with the release of two new 1350W LED spotlights, the RGBW FC-1200C and the Bi-Color FC…
2 weeks ago
Photography is at an interesting crossroads. Mirrorless cameras are faster and more capable than ever, and their lenses smaller and more sophisticated—and all of it climbing in price. Tik Tok trendy cameras are sold out everywhere, and the bull used market continues apace, with some folks reverting to film and others still reaching for turn-of-the-century digital cameras to introduce a look and…
3 weeks ago
Pelican, maker of high-performance protective cases, is announcing the launch of its new Configurable Ruggedized All-terrain Transport Ecosystem (CRATE) hard cases, available in…
3 weeks ago
At first glance, studio photography and the compact camera may seem strange bedfellows. The type of work associated with the studio—still life, product photography, portraiture, macro photography—usually wants cameras with larger sensors and interchangeable lenses, especially in professional applications. Compact, point-and-shoot cameras, for their part, have their natural home in everyday,…
1 month ago
Now that the smartphone is fully ensconced in its villain arc, the most enthusiastic anti-smartphone partisans have taken to unbundling the suite of functions Steve Jobs first consolidated: camera, phone, music player, notebook, paperback, watch, and day planner amongst others, but more importantly with each function getting its own discrete, purposed object in the everyday carry bag.
Vibes and…
1 month ago
Achieving a standard of production value is an essential component of establishing a brand and growing a following. For part-time, burgeoning, and mid-level creators, it can feel like bridging that gap is less a matter of learned skill and more about the equipment you can afford.
In most cases, the problem isn’t budget at all. Acquiring the specific know-how can give your content professional…
1 month ago
Compact, point-and-shoot cameras have become an increasingly popular way for people to explore the possibilities of photography beyond the smartphone. Brands like Camp Snap, Kodak, Yashica, and Kreate offer buyers affordable options for turning unforgettable moments into lasting memories across skill levels, feature sets, and applications.
Camp Snap
A world dominated by screens is a world where…
