Monthly Archives: October 2016
Best entry-level DSLR 2016: What to look for and which to buy
If you’ve outgrown your point-and-shoot camera and feel like you’re ready to take your photography to the next step, then an entry-level DSLR is the obvious choice. You might also want to consider a mirrorless camera as an alternative, although … Continue reading
SanDisk Memory Featured as Amazon Gold Box Deal of the Day
Amazon is featuring select SanDisk memory products (SDHC, SDXC, microSD & flash drives) as a Gold Box Deal of the Day. This is a great time to stock up on backup cards. Buy 2-3 and put one in every camera … Continue reading
Tips for Getting Started Doing Event Photography
Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall? To see the behind-the-scenes of amazing events and activities? To meet influential or interesting people? If so, candid event photography may be the thing for you! While wedding photography … Continue reading
Sony RX10 III
The Sony RX10 III was announced in March this year, less than a year after the RX10 II which, according to Sony, the new camera doesn’t replace. The most noticeable difference is the inclusion of a variable aperture (f/2.4-4) mega … Continue reading
The Lomography Lomo’Instant Automat brings sophistication to instant film cameras
Instant film cameras are on the rise. While Fujifilm has been the largest force in this realm of old-school photography, we’ve seen a few new models jump into the fray this year including the Impossible Project I-1 and Leica Sofort. … Continue reading
GoPro Karma vs. DJI Mavic Pro Infographic – Which Drone Should You Get?
Marketing firm Mediakix has designed an infographic comparing the GoPro Karma and DJI Mavic Pro drones. Because of the large size of the infographic, we’ve only posted a small part of it here. Click on the image below to see … Continue reading
What’s special about the Lensbaby Velvet 56 and is it for you?
Usually, when you buy a new lens you are trying to get a wider angle or maybe more of a telephoto view, but with some lenses, you are trying to get more of a special effect. The Lensbaby Velvet 56 … Continue reading
How to Photograph the Milky Way From an Airplane
Lonely Speck founder Ian Norman knows a thing or two about creating astounding astrological images. Colorful, detailed, and full of depth, his nightscapes captivate viewers around the world. Many find themselves wondering how exactly a photographer can reproduce the breathtaking magnificence of the night sky when relegated … Continue reading
Xiro Xplorer V
Consumer drones have a tendency to sport approachable and aerodynamic, rounded-frames that aim to camouflage the complex technology inside them for the everyday customer. So when we first saw the sharp edges of the Xiro Xplorer V, we were pleased … Continue reading
Manfrotto Launches Befree Live Video Tripod
From Manfrotto: Taking videography content creation wanderlust to a new level Upper Saddle River, N.J. (October 13, 2016) – Manfrotto, a leading global innovator and manufacturer of premium photo, video and lighting support products and accessories, launches Befree Live – the smallest, … Continue reading
Nikon D3200
By all accounts, Nikon had a great year in 2011, topping both the DSLR and compact camera charts. The former came via the Nikon D3100, the company’s entry-level offering with a 14.2 million pixel sensor, which is a great way … Continue reading
10 best mirrorless cameras in 2016
Once upon a time, keen photographers bought a DSLR – it was the established order of things. But the mirror mechanism of a DSLR is complex and noisy and adds to the weight of the camera, and that’s where the … Continue reading