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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Are accessories essential to completing a look? As a camera store, we're not exactly fashion experts. That said, we can confidently say that certain photo accessories are essential to getting the most out of your compact cameras. In this guide, we're looking at the must-have accessories that every compact camera owner should own—from absolute necessities to the more stylish options. Let's get started.
Memory Cards
When unboxing a point-and-shoot camera, expect to find a camera, battery, wrist strap, and a charger. What's usually not included
by Luke Rollins · Posted
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, travel, nightlife, and street applications, where their discretion and size become virtues.
It might seem almost cruel to introduce the compact to the
by Zack Young · Posted
The new Insta360 X6 360° 8K camera represents a solid step forward for one of the brand’s most popular product lines. With upgraded 1/1.1” square sensors, triple AI chips, 8K50p 360° video, and longer battery life, the X6 should prove popular with content creators, filmmakers, athletes, world travelers and more, as the appetite for 360° video continues to grow.
by Luke Rollins · Posted
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 sheen with little to no financial outlay.
Lighting design is arguably the most immediately visible production component—and the one most capable of
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Content creation can be as simple as we make it, but if you truly want to make your content stand out, you’ll need the right tools to do it. Visually pleasing lighting and quality audio can go a long way to legitimizing your work and giving it a pro level feel. In this guide, we’ve put together a few kits ranging from budget friendly to higher end and everything in between.
Best Budget Kit
It’s said that the best camera is the one you have available. Odds are, you likely have a smartphone, so that’s our budget camera. Most modern smartphones
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Let’s cut to the chase: You’re a seasoned developer, a creator who was once an apprentice and is now the master. It’s time for your creative work to finally shine and there is no better way than with a powerful laptop. But finding the right device is more than just saying, “give me the best.” Let’s dive into what you should be aware of so you know you’re getting the best device.
A pro-grade laptop, as I call it, tends to be a no-compromise device. It is important to note that creative laptops of this level have a lot in common with high
by Steven Esposito · Posted
World Backup Day will soon be upon us and with all the tech that’s available, the topic of storage is bound to come up sooner or later. Whether you’re a casual user, a gamer, or a creative content professional creating backups, archiving data, or designing a surveillance system, storage will be one of the key factors in your overall build. However, not all drives are created equal, so read ahead to find out what kind of drive is recommended for your undertaking
by Luke Rollins · Posted
It's been a strong year for the L-Mount Alliance, who recently announced the addition of their tenth member Viltrox to bring a credible low-cost manufacturer into the fold for the future. The three pillars of the group—Leica, Sigma, and Panasonic—each had distinctive years in 2025, further entrenching in their proven lanes to build out an ecosystem that, as of the
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
This holiday season, we’re looking at fun and affordable lenses for your mirrorless systems. There will be both unique lenses and some overlap thanks to the vast number of third-party lenses hitting the market for all major brands. In this guide, we’re covering lenses for the Sony E mount. From ultra-wide-angle lenses suited for landscapes and architectural images to super telephoto ones for sports and wildlife, we’ll be covering a variety of focal lengths are variety of uses.
Lenses
7Artisans 10mm f/2.8 Mark II Fisheye Lens for Sony E
Outside
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Whether you are brand new to the world of YouTube content creation or looking to enhance your flow, we have you covered. From the outdoors user to the video essayist, now is not a bad time to grab some equipment to help take your content to the next level. So, let’s take a look at some essential gear you can get right here at B&H.
Camera
There are many different types of content creation cameras. General photography-grade cameras are not always the best option. Just because your high-end DSLR camera can record footage for windows of time
by Steven Esposito · Posted
When it comes to delivering amazing graphical experiences across the board, no one does it quite like NVIDIA. With the 50 Series of GPUs now fully out into the market, users have plenty of options when it comes to completing their gaming rig with one of the most powerful platforms to date. By leveraging the power of NVIDIA’s Blackwell technology, users can experience greater speed and performance when it comes to gaming. But it can do so much more, and I am here to test it. Taking a special hands-on approach, I will see exactly how NVIDIA is
by Jordan Gallant · Posted
This week has been chock-full of new product announcements from a wide variety of brands, ranging from the Canon EOS C50 to the Nikon ZR. But before you click add to cart on any of these big-ticket items, consider adding some accessories to your purchase with these new SmallRig releases. From camera cages to cine batteries, SmallRig’s new accessories have got you covered.
by Zack Young · Posted
While you might think of podcasting as an audio-based medium, video is what has helped the form reach a much wider audience, especially in the last decade. It’s rare now to see a popular podcast that doesn’t have a video component, whether that be full episodes posted on platforms like YouTube and Vimeo, or shorter clips meant to circulate on Instagram and TikTok. Video not only keeps your viewers more engaged, it also can create a deeper, more connected relationship between you and your fans. When fans can see body language and facial
by Jordan Gallant · Posted
This week, DJI released the Mavic 4 Pro with a redesigned camera configuration and Panasonic blessed hybrid shooters once again with a new addition to their full-frame mirrorless camera line.
DJI Redesigns the Mavic Series
With their newest iteration of the Mavic drone, DJI has fully redesigned the flagship for improved flying performance without sacrificing video quality. The Mavic 4 Pro forgoes the hanging gimbal
by Zack Young · Posted
A few years ago, we reviewed Tilta's Lightweight Shoulder Rig, and found that it more than fit the bill for those in need of a nimble, compact, adjustable shoulder rig capable of handling a variety of small- and medium-sized cameras. We weren’t alone. Since our review, Tilta’s shoulder rig has remained a perennial favorite, finding its way into the shopping carts of many shooters. At the same time, I’ve found that the