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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Bird watching and photography seem to go hand in hand. While there are some who prefer to enjoy the sights free of distraction, there are others who like to record their findings to share with others. To do that, we need a camera and picking one can be overwhelming. Many opt for the tried-and-true bridge camera, but these are limited in the quality they can deliver.
For
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
After the smartphone revolution, it appeared that the days of the compact camera were done. How wrong we were. It’s true that a few years back, point-and-shoot options were few and far between. There were just a handful of options on the market, and some industry titans even left the market entirely. Despite the long-rumored demise of the compact camera, it seems that photo enthusiasts still desire a dedicated device without the distractions that come with a smartphone.
What is a compact or “point-and-shoot” camera? Just because a camera is
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
It's not every day that a piece of photography history passes through B&H. Sure, every camera and lens carries a little bit of the past with it, from a DSLR made in 2015 to an old rangefinder from the 50s. History lives in the images they've captured and the hands they've been passed through. That said, there are some cameras and lenses that stand out among the rest. Especially when they come bearing the serial numbers 0000001, 0000002, and 0000003.
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
We’ve all tried to photograph something up close. This small-scale world fascinates us all, whether it be a stunning flower or a bumble bee crawling about, but our cameras can’t seem to focus as close as we want. So, what is a struggling photographer to do?
There are several ways to do close-up, or "macro" photography, but the
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Back in the good old days, during the infancy of autofocus, you had two options when it came to autofocus: On or Off. Now, with advancements in technology, many cameras, even simple point-and-shoot cameras, have a dizzying array of high-tech autofocus modes to choose from. Honestly, they can be intimidating to even to the most experienced shooters.
Before we dive in, be forewarned: almost every manufacturer has proprietary autofocus technology, nomenclature, and features. Even more confusing, the interface to access these modes can often
by John Foldi · Posted
What’s the best camera, you may ask? Why, it’s the one you have on you. For many people, smartphones are exactly that. In fact, we often treat our smart devices as cameras first, phones second. And why not? Thanks to the rapid advancement of mobile camera technology, smartphones have greatly outpaced and subsequently replaced many entry-level point-and-shoot cameras. Although higher end ones are having a bit of a comeback, smartphones are just oh so convenient. But what if you want to take your smartphone photography to the next level? Enter
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 Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Nikon stayed in the news this week after its surprise announcement that it will be acquiring RED, with a major firmware update for the Z9. FUJIFILM shows there are still more ways to have analog fun with instant film with the
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How much can you edit a photo before it stops becoming true? That’s the question CNET tech reporter Stephen Shankland recently asked in the opening lines of his story, How Close is that Photo to the Truth: What to Know in the Age of AI.
The article examines digital photography and advanced smartphone image processing in the era of AI. It reaches beyond the polarizing visual minefield of generative AI by
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
What a year it has been. We have had a nearly constant stream of announcements featuring high-profile releases almost every week. Now that we have hit the holiday season and get a slight break in the announcement schedule (but not with the deals!) we want to look back at some of the more interesting trends from the year. Today, we are going to focus on something that has been used in
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Please welcome the newest member of the Luxli Orchestra Series of awesome LED panel lights—the Luxli Timpani2 1x1 RGBAW LED Light—to the ensemble! Luxli has made some nice updates to its high-performance 1x1 panel light to better meet the needs of today’s filmmakers and creatives. The first Luxli Timpani is rocking a host of 4- and 5-star reviews from