Monthly Archives: October 2016
The Best New Camera Gear From PhotoPlus Expo 2016
Gear Our favorite things we saw on the showroom floor Pop Photo selects the best new gear on view at PhotoPlus 2016 in New York City. Popular Photography
Sony Alpha A6500
It was only in February that Sony announced the A6300 as its APS-C E-Mount flagship, but now it’s being upstaged by the new A6500. Designed to blur the boundary between Sony’s APS-C lineup and its Alpha 7 full-frame range, the … Continue reading
Lenses: why you should buy secondhand
With digital technology moving as quickly as it does, the secondhand market has become a great place to shop around for a new camera, lens or accessory. Pre-owned lenses in particular make a lot of sense for the photographer. Lenses … Continue reading
Just Posted: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Lens Review
Just posted: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Lens Review It’s a keeper. B&H has the new Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Lens in stock. This lens is also in stock at: Adorama | Amazon | Beach Camera | BuyDig.com | Canon Store … Continue reading
An Introduction to Photoshop Layers Possibilities and Properties
When Photoshop was first introduced to the world in 1990 it could only do the most basic of image editing tasks such as clone a selection, crop a picture, and work with some filters such as Blur, High Pass, and … Continue reading
Must Have Gear for Travel Photography Newbies
New travel photographers are always asking me what equipment they should invest in when first starting out. Before I get into what I believe are the basic essentials that beginners should start with, there are a few things that you’ll … Continue reading
The Death of Photography’s “Decisive Moment” Has Been Drastically Overstated
Gear High frame rates and UHD video are coming, but don’t panic just yet. Some people are eager to claim UHD video and high fps numbers are going to kill the spirit of photography. Don’t worry just yet. Popular Photography
New Gear: Nikon PC Nikkor 19mm F/4E ED Tilt-Shift Lens
Gear Nikon’s latest tilt-shift lens is impressively engineered The widest tilt-shift lens in Nikon’s lineup is ready to swing (and tilt, and shift). Popular Photography
Panasonic GX80/GX85
The Panasonic GX80/GX85 (it’s the former in the UK and the latter in the US and Australia) was launched in early April 2016, and like the bigger and more highly specified GX8 has a rangefinder-style body. It’s a fairly compact … Continue reading
Remote Shutter Release Versus the Built-In Delayed Shutter
It’s no secret that being a photographer, amateur or professional, can be quite expensive. We both travel and we want the latest and best equipment but we can’t always afford it all. Being selective with the equipment we choose to … Continue reading
Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Nikon D500
For absolutely ages, Canon was the only company to offer a really high-end APS-C format DSLR that was designed to appeal to dedicated enthusiast photographers, or to pros who wanted a lighter body with a smaller sensor to give their … Continue reading
B&H PhotoPlus Expo 2016 Specials Now Live
B&H has a large number of Photo Plus Expo 2016 Specials that are curently live. Special pricing on select items may require promo code PPEBH16 to be entered at checkout. A Few of the Promo Code Items Item Promo CodeSavings Adobe Creative … Continue reading