Drones quickly became a videographers favorite tool when they were first introduced, and now they are still a favored pastime. They have become a sought out piece of gear for taking stunning images and videos. These flying machines range in size, weight, and functionality but bigger doesn’t always mean better when it comes to drone […]
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10 of the Best Cases for Travel Photographers
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a hardened professional or a novice hobbyist, making sure that your expensive camera and all the lenses, extra batteries, SD cards, and other necessities that accompany it are safe and sound is paramount. You’ve taken the time to do your research on what type of camera you should buy, which […]
Continue readingSigma fp “Pocketable Full-Frame” Camera Announced
In July, Sigma announced the world’s smallest and lightest full-frame mirrorless camera. The Sigma fp is a compact and flexible mirrorless camera that is Sigma’s take on an ‘entirely new system camera’. Back-illuminated 35mm full-frame Bayer sensor with 24.6 effective megapixels Compatible with L-mount lenses, supports 4K UHD/24fps video recording Sigma fp camera expected availability […]
Continue readingLeica Q2 New Powerful Compact Camera Released
Today Leica announced the next-generation model of the Leica Q line of cameras, the Q2. This camera is the successor to the Leica Q-P which was released at the end of 2018. Leica Q2 now available starting at $4,995 USD, pre-order from Adorama, B&H Photo, Leica, and other major retailers Captures 47MP Photos and 4K Video […]
Continue readingRicoh Announces Launch of RICOH GR III Shipping in March
This week, Ricoh Imaging announced the newest model in their RICOH GR series of compact cameras. RICOH GR III will ship in March 2019 starting at $899.95 USD. You can pre-order from Ricoh, Adorama, and B&H Photo Features a newly designed 18.3mm F2.8 lens starting at $249.95 USD Comes equipped with macro shooting capability, minimum focusing […]
Continue readingGitzo Introduces ‘Smallest Carbon Fiber Tripod’, the Gitzo Mini Traveler
Gitzo, a popular camera tripod manufacturer that is distributed by Manfrotto, introduced what the company calls ‘the smallest carbon fiber tripod’. First reported by B&H and DPReview, the Gitzo Mini Traveler is a light-weight and flexible tripod for travelers and ‘promising amateur [photographers] who use mirrorless cameras or DSLR cameras with small lenses’. That’s right, Gitzo […]
Continue readingThe 5 Best Point-and-Shoot Film Cameras for Street Photographers
Street photography takes practice and you end up learning a lot from the mistakes you make, especially when you’re working with film. Mistakes become costly and time-consuming and you might even become frustrated that you missed a shot or didn’t create what you were hoping to. These are just some things that may come up […]
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