Mathew Malwitz

Matt is an award-winning wildlife photographer with a passion for all things nature. Before his time at B&H, Matt worked in the photo industry as a retail salesman, educator, and photo guide. When not out in the woods, he explores other genres of photography and the arts—everything from product and wedding photography to gouache painting and illustration. In his spare time, Matt enjoys bird watching and playing video games.

Latest Articles

Capture Distant Action with the FUJIFILM 400mm f/4.5

20 hours ago

FUJIFILM has spent the past few years building quite the impressive sports and wildlife arsenal, and they’re not slowing down now. Introducing the compact, lightweight super-telephoto XF 400mm f/4.5 R LM OIS WR lens, a portable prime lens designed…

prime lens

Sports Photography

Action Photography

How to Succeed at the Digicam Trend Without Over-Buying

1 day 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…

Compact Cameras

Digital Cameras

Leica Unveils 100mm f/1.8 APO-Macro for L-Mount

Leica APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100mm f/2.8 Lens Available for Preorder

3 days ago

Now available for preorder: Leica's new APO-Macro-Elmarit 100mm f/2.8, a powerful macro lens for the L-Mount that pays homage to the legendary camera manufacturer's classic R-mount lens released back in 1987. This modern take combines 1:1 macro capabilities with the…

Macro Lens

Macro Photography

Five Recommended Full-Frame Lenses for Travel

4 days ago

Traveling with our camera gear can be a daunting experience, especially as we start expanding our arsenal of lenses. Picking the right lens for the job is a challenge in itself, and now we're finding the space to pack it among our clothes and other essentials. Wouldn't it be nice if we had one lens to do it all? Luckily, such lenses do exist, and these travel-ready all-in-one zooms come in a…

Travel Photography

Lenses & Accessories

Flexible Macro Lighting with the Godox MA2

1 week ago

Godox is no stranger to versatile, close-up photography lighting solutions, and we have another one to share. Introducing the GODOX MA2 Flexible Macro Twin Light, a hot shoe macro light with flexible arms, coaxial modeling light and flash fill, adjustable color temperature, and…

Macro Photography

Photography Lighting

Sport Optics: Exit Pupil and Eye Relief Explained

1 week ago

When choosing binoculars or scopes, a term that should be heavily considered is "exit pupil." What is exit pupil, and what does it do? In optics, we're often focused on magnification and light-gathering capabilities, and these are essential for understanding how optics…

Sports Photography

Optics

How to Choose Your Spotting Scope

1 week ago

Ever find yourself still struggling to make out a bird, even when your binoculars are trained directly on it? No matter how steady you hold yourself, you simply just don’t have the reach. You could get a stronger pair of binoculars, but these come with inherent drawbacks, such as stability issues and, of course, a heftier build. What’s our solution? It’s only natural that after using a pair of…

Spotting Scopes

Which Spotting Scope Is Meant for You?

1 week ago

It's only natural that after using a pair of binoculars, some birders will find that they yearn for more, and the only way to practically get more reach is to use a spotting scope. These are essentially terrestrial telescopes, using one optical path to magnify an even greater distance than our typical handheld optics can manage. As covered in our…

Spotting Scopes

Optics

What Is a RAW File?

1 week ago

At one point or another, you’re bound to hear someone say that you need to shoot in a RAW file format. There are advantages to this decision, from additional detail to better control over the look of our final image. But what exactly is a RAW file and what does it do for our photographs? In this guide, we aim to give you a better understanding of the RAW file and how to use it to our advantage.…

raw files

JPGs

ZWO Announces the Seestar S50 Pro Smart Telescope

1 week ago

Featuring all of the capabilities of a traditional astrophotography rig, minus the bulk, the Seestar Pro series has long been a popular choice, even for novice users looking to capture images of the Sun, Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects. This trend continues with the latest addition to the line, the…

Telescopes

Astrophotography

Westcott Introduces the First Photography Wagon

1 week ago

Westcott is on a roll. Literally! Say goodbye to the days of schlepping your gear through the park or wedding venue and move with style. Introducing the Westcott Photography Wagon, a tool made to easily transport gear all while saving your back. Let's look at some of the most…

Travel Cases

Wagons

Venus Optics Deliver Two New Ultra Macro Laowa Lenses

Venus Optics Delivers Two New Ultra-Macro Laowa Lenses

1 week ago

Venus Optics has once again delivered a game changing tool for close focus with the Laowa Aksen 45mm and 17.5mm Coaxial Illumination lenses. These lightweight, ultra-macro lenses have a fixed focal distance and feature an innovative internal parfocal zoom system for easy magnification adjustments. First up, let’s look at the…

Lenses & Accessories

Five Tips to Capture Sharper Wildlife Images

3 weeks ago

Have you ever taken a photo that looked so good on the back of your camera, only to get home and see that it’s just not sharp? We’ve all been there, and even the experts miss more shots than they keep. That said, there are many tricks and techniques we can learn to improve the odds. In today’s guide, we’re looking at five techniques to aid us in confidently capturing tack-sharp photographs.…

Wildlife Photography

Nature Photography

Five Recommended Micro Four Thirds Lenses for Travel

4 weeks ago

Traveling with camera gear can be a daunting task. Unless you’re headed out on a dedicated photo excursion, the idea of lugging an entire backpack of gear around is just not feasible. For that reason, we’ve compiled this list of super zooms that make for the perfect travel companion. No matter which camera you’re using, there’s likely a lens for you. In this guide, we’re looking at the most…

Micro Four Thirds

Travel Photography

Tripod Buying Guide

4 weeks ago

As complementary as peanut butter is to jelly, the camera and tripod are an age-old pairing that still manages to maintain relevance and unmatched functionality in a world dominated by image stabilization and Photoshop tricks. While the form and function of a tripod is far simpler to understand than the scrolling menus of today’s feature-packed cameras, it can still be a chore to choose the right…

Tripods & Monopods