Cameras with interchangeable lenses make our life easy, right? With a single camera, you have access to a broad range of lenses and can switch from one to another very quickly. You don’t have to carry nor learn to use more than one camera. And you can be up to date with the latest innovations in lenses while remaining a …
5 Cool Photo Accessories You Should Try
With so many cool photo accessories on the market, it is difficult to choose those that improve your photography without cluttering your bag. And each year many others appear and are advertised as better, smarter, and easier to use. The temptation is big. Photography has entered the era of fast consumption, and there is no way back. Yet, you can …
What to Look for When Buying a Tripod
Accessories may be a photographer’s best friend but, at the same time, they may become a burden. Even if you only use a camera bag, a tripod, some filters, and an external flash, you will still carry a few extra kilograms and need a system to keep things organized and safe. So, instead of buying the cheapest tripod or switching …
Gear for Professional Food Photography
When the food looks great on the plate but not so great in your photographs, it’s time to upgrade your gear. You may have the latest camera model and still not achieve the image quality you want. Sometimes it is not about having a more expensive camera. A few accessories can differentiate between an amateur’s and a professional’s food photographs. …
Use Your DSLR Camera to Record Videos
Moving back and forward between photography and videography is natural for many photographers. It helps you grow as an artist, expand your commercial potential, and explore the art of multimedia production. Yet, it’s not always easy to find the budget for new gear, especially when you don’t have an established business. The good news is that you don’t have to. …
A Short Guide to Full-Frame Cameras
Buying a digital camera is a complicated business. They have so many characteristics that one can easily get confused. Moreover, professional cameras are expensive, and you can’t afford to buy a new camera every two months. So you have to make an informed decision and choose the camera that will serve your artistic purpose. Choosing between a full-frame camera and …
A Short Guide to Crop Cameras
Most digital cameras are crop sensor cameras. However, renowned camera manufacturers also fabricate full-frame cameras, and many photographers claim they are better. While full-frame cameras may have a few advantages, you should base your decision on what’s best for you and not on what other people say. Here is everything to know about crop cameras and why they may be …
The Effects of Cold Weather on Camera Gear
Camera gear is designed to function at moderate temperatures. However, no photographer will wait for the perfect weather conditions to get outside and take pictures. Furthermore, some subject matters are available only in extreme weather conditions (e.g., glaciers, polar bears). Others change their aspect and provide fresh perspectives, colors, and moods. Although taking great pictures comes first, the safety of …
Fujifilm X-T4 Specs
Fujifilm XT4 Tech Specs Tech specs for the Fujifilm XT4 taken from the official press release: Model Name Fujifilm X-T4 Number of Effective Pixels 26.1 million pixels Image Sensor 23.5 mm x 15.6 mm (APS-C) X-Trans CMOS 4 with a primary color filter Storage Media SD memory card (~2GB) / SDHC memory card (~32GB) / SDXC memory card (~512GB) UHS-I …
Thoughts on Switching from a DSLR to Mirrorless Camera
I can’t remember who said it, but I’ve often heard “Gear doesn’t matter.” To some extent, I feel that is true. However, I also believe how Photography YouTuber Dave McKeegan put it. “Better camera equipment does not make you a better photographer. But it does allow good photographers to get potentially better photos”. And if it can make your job …