Laowa calls the 10mm f4 lens their “cookie.” That means it’s not quite a pancake, though it can be considered one if you look at what’s available on the market. The Laowa 10mm f4 lens is also quite fascinating to use. If you’re a fan of character, metal build quality, and some classic softness, we…
I’ve written a lot about what we should do for our clients, and how we should go about our day-to-day business as photographers. But there’s another piece to the puzzle that’s equally important — that doesn’t involve pricing, sales, licensing, printing or anything else. And that piece is you. We all got into photography for…
Last month, we were giving away a Leica SL2-S with a Leica 24-70mm f2.8 SL lens. A lot of you entered to become members and experience one of the best membership programs available to photographers right now. You folks have access to discounts and benefits that lots of people don’t otherwise. You’re also getting our…
Just out of curiosity, I clicked the Tamron hashtag #Tamron100400 on Instagram. I wanted to see what sort of images were tagged with the Tamron 100-400 f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD. Almost 100% of them were wildlife. While I wasn’t totally shocked, I was a bit surprised by it. Do we get so zoned in on…
This morning, DxO introduced DxO PhotoLab 6 as well as ViewPoint 4, upgrades to both software applications that add new features and capabilities. In addition to a brand-new DeepPRIME XD denoising technology, PhotoLab 6 features advanced color management, powerful new retouching tools and library refinements. DxO PhotoLab 6 DeepPRIME technology gets even better DxO is…
According to their claims, the new PRO-G40 SSD is capable of resisting 4,000lb of pressure of crust resistance; which means that if something runs of it, it’s bound to be fine. Of course, we’re happy to test claims like that, and we just might when we get our review unit in! But then there are…
Here is a fun idea for a fall shoot, especially with the holidays just around the corner. Arrange a get-together with some of your photography friends, especially if you all like to bake or cook. Everyone brings a plate — perhaps a sweet, a savory, an appetizer, a dessert … you get the idea. Now…
The OM SYSTEM OM-1 is one of the most powerful and capable cameras on the market. It’s trusted by wildlife and birding photographers for the nearly unheard-of capabilities it delivers. To do this, the OM SYSTEM OM-1 uses computational photography, which involves lots of in-camera processing to perform complex photography. And considering the processor inside,…
I’ve often dreamed that a Clear Night Filter would allow me to photograph stars over NYC with any camera system the way that OM system cameras let me. But in all honesty, they all still need some post-processing. The Haida Clear Night Filter falls into that category as well. Where it stands out, though, is…
Do you ever see a photographer’s final image and wonder how they got so lucky? How were they in the right place, at the right time, with just the right lighting and just the right moment to capture the perfect image? It’s not luck. Well, maybe once in a while it is, but usually, it’s…
