Peak Design’s New Micro Clutch is a Minimalist Camera Hand Strap
Peak Design has launched its 11th Kickstarter campaign, offering photographers the Micro Clutch, a new minimalist hand strap designed for mirrorless cameras.
It Ain’t The Gear: You Can Shoot Great Photos with Modest Equipment
Hey, photographers: don’t be discouraged if you can’t afford the latest and greatest gear out there. You may be surprised by what you can do with modest gear.
‘The Tuner’ by Module 8 is World’s First Variable-Look Cinematic Lens System
Photography accessory and equipment company Moment has announced The Tuner by Module 8. The Tuner products deliver the world's first variable-look cinematic lens system to "bring a classic film aesthetic to your mirrorless digital camera."
Razer Stream Controller X is a Creative Console Powered by Loupedeck
Razer has launched the new $149 Stream Controller X, a new entry-level control deck that is designed to give streamers and content creators a single hub where they can access and control everything they need for their live streams and workflows.
Wedio is a ‘Photo Gear Airbnb’ for Renting From Other Photographers
Wedio is a Europe-based platform that lets photographers and filmmakers rent equipment from other creators, effectively creating the "Airbnb of photo equipment."
The Mitakon 28mm f/5.6 is a Cheap Recreation of a Leica Summaron
Chinese lens manufacturer Zhong Yi Optics has announced the Mitakon Creator 28mm f/5.6 lens, a $299 recreation of the Leica Summaron M 28mm f/5.6 which the company says has a "faithful adherence to the original lens characteristics while maintaining an affordable price for photographers".
How to Use a Graduated ND Filter in Landscape Photography
In landscape photography, it is helpful to have three specific lens filters in your camera bag. These are the circular polarizer (CPL) filter, the neutral density (ND) filter, and the graduated neutral density filter (GND).
Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 Review: One Display Tablet To Rule Them All
Wacom's Cintiq Pro 27 might be expensive, but it is one of the most immersive, accurate, and stable display tablets ever.
What is an Intervalometer?
An intervalometer is an important tool for photographers that is useful across a range of photography genres and techniques, including timelapses, focus stacking, and long exposures.
Elinchrom FIVE Review: Powerful and Portable Battery Lighting
While there are a multitude of lightweight portable strobes, few are powerful enough to compete with the sun or have enough juice to double as a studio strobe. Those are exactly the problems Elinchrom looked to address with its FIVE system.
San Francisco Posts More Police at the Marina After Photographer Robbery
San Francisco will be posting more police in the Marina district in response to the high-profile armed robbery of a photographer at the Palace of Fine Arts last week.
Wedding Photographer Attacked by Gunmen at SF’s Palace of Fine Arts
A wedding photographer was violently attacked at gunpoint by two assailants trying to steal his equipment near the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. The theft attempt took place in broad daylight around numerous witnesses.
The Huion Inspiroy Giano is a Bigger, Better Bluetooth Tablet for Artists
The $199 Huion Inspiroy Giano is one of the largest Bluetooth 5.0 pen tablets currently available, and it has a drawing surface area of 13.6 by 8.5 inches (16 inches diagonally) making it an ideal tablet for creatives who need a larger area to work with while retouching or digitally painting on larger 4K and 8K displays.
Westcott’s New L60-B is World’s Smallest 60W COB LED Video Light
Westcott has announced the new L60-B 60W Bi-Color COB LED, an "ultra-portable" 60-wat bi-color light designed for video and photo content creators.
Samyang Reveals the ‘World’s First’ V-AF Cine Autofocus E-Mount Lenses
Samyang Optics has announced the V-AF lineup of lenses, a new series of "world's first" autofocus cinema lenses for full-frame E-mount systems. The new lenses are designed to allow creatives to shoot videos more conveniently.
The Powchell Charger Both Powers and Protects Your Camera Gear
Australian company Yondaway has announced a Kickstarter campaign for the new Powchell Charger, a TSA approved portable 20,000mAH power cell that can protect and charge your gear while on the move.
Chroma Cameras’ 24mm f/11 is an Affordable $115 Screw Mount Lens
Chroma Cameras, a company that has been a maker of unique large format field cameras and accessories since 2018, has announced its first lens: a super compact 24mm f/11 lens for 35mm Leica screw-mount cameras.
NiSi’s New Range of Camera Filters Are Made Specifically for iPhone
Filter company NiSi has announced a trio of Smartphone Filter Kits for iPhone users including Landscape, Filmmaker, and Cinema packages.
The MIOPS Capsule Pro is a Modular Pan Tilt Motion Control System
MIOPS has announced the new Capsule Pro motorized pan and tilt system that can be used for capturing timelapses and motion-controlled video.
Truck Smashes Through Photo Store Causing $100,000 in Damage
Midwest Photo has been burglarized in a big way for a second time in five years. Surveillance video caught a truck crashing into the store as the opening act to the crime.
The CRDWALL is a Dynamic Wall-Based Photo Gear Storage System
Swedish company CRDBAG, known for making smart storage solutions for working professionals, has launched the new dynamic storage-wall system based on cords called the CRDWALL.
Peter McKinnon’s Camera Tool is a Swiss Army Knife for Photographers
Professional photographer and Youtube creator Peter McKinnon has unveiled a new camera tool. The Swiss army-style PM Camera Tool comes with multiple drivers, a host of 1/4 inch hex bits, and even a secret slot for an extra SD card.
What Gear Do You Need To Start Your First Photography Studio?
Opening your own photo studio can be an incredibly large undertaking. There are many things to consider, the least of which is what pieces of gear you'll need. Having recently helped out a friend in setting up their first studio, I’d like to share a few ideas on what you may include.
Megadap ETZ21 Sony E to Nikon Z Adapter Review: Nearly Seamless
The $250 Megadap ETZ21 Sony E to Nikon Z mount adapter allows Sony lenses to work on Nikon mirrorless cameras with full autofocus, aperture control, and in-body image stabilization in a design that is remarkably thin.
Moment’s New Adapter Turns Any Lens into an Anamorphic Lens
Moment has announced the 1.33x Anamorphic Lens Adapter, which it says can change any optic -- vintage or modern -- into an anamorphic lens.
The Nine Volt AirCap Camera Body Cap Hides an Apple AirTag
Camera and computer accessory brand Nine Volt has created a camera body cap that on the surface looks normal, but secretly hides a slot to hold an Apple AirTag so that photographers can always locate their equipment.
ND Filter: A Beginner’s Guide to Neutral-Density Lens Filters
The neutral-density filter, or ND filter, is a powerful lens filter photographers use to reduce the amount of light entering a camera lens in order to select exposure combinations that would otherwise result in overexposed images. This article is a basic guide to ND filters and how they are used.
Photographer Creates the World’s Darkest Photo Backdrop
Black holes. They’re an astronomical phenomenon that sucks in all available light with no escape. So what if you could create a photo backdrop that could mimic that kind of light absorption without reflecting? A photographer recently used an ultra-black fabric to make the darkest photo backdrop in the world.
Lens Hoods: Why, When, and How to Use One in Photography
Whenever you buy a new camera lens, you’ll often receive a free lens hood included with your purchase. And while many photographers leave it on without thinking twice about what it does, this handy tool isn’t just for show.
This is What Happens to the Stolen Cameras in San Francisco
A detailed investigation has revealed what happens to all of the stolen cameras and electronics that are pilfered from cars across San Francisco: they are all sold on the street -- often within a matter of hours of theft -- and in broad daylight.