I don’t (and won’t) normally post items for sale like this, but this one deserves a special mention.
The Voigtlander 125mm f/2.5 Macro APO-Lanthar SL (Nikon Mount) is one of the rarest and most elusive lenses out there – in fact, this is the first time I’ve seen one for sale in the United States.
Read MoreSince we’ve covered the topic of what to look for when choosing tripod legs (along with some recommendations), we should logically cover the other half of that equation: a good tripod head. Choosing a head is quite a bit less complicated – you’ll know what kind you’re looking for and either they do the job or they don’t – but also somewhat frustrating because it’s practically impossible to gauge the actual quality until you use it yourself. It also depends on how strict your tolerances are; reading user reviews is probably the best way to narrow down potential purchases because sheer specs won’t tell you much.
Read MoreRecently, it became official: the Nikon Z series cameras have almost entirely replaced my DSLR for in-studio work and portraiture. The D810 still lives for the outdoors – landscapes and wildlife in particular.
Having used the Z series for about 15 months now, the amazing haptics, seamless transition, and absolutely brilliant lenses clinched the deal. In fact, I consider the Z6 and Z7 two of the finest digital cameras (period) ever made and certainly near the top of the best MILCs. No one else has made a full-frame mirrorless camera with such an excellent design and seamless transition from the DSLR counterparts; not to mention the enormous lens library if you consider existing F-Mount lenses with the adapter. Canon succeeds on the latter front, but the EOS R was an underwhelming mess of design and features (I am very impressed with the 1DX Mark III, however, and the EOS R5 and R6 seem to have fixed the terrible ergonomics of the R).
Read MoreThere are a number of options for editing consoles out there for photo and video editing. I’ve tested quite a few, all with their own strengths as well as weaknesses. Some consoles are geared more toward photography editing, some video, and some excel at both. Here’s a quick rundown of the ones I’ve used…..
Read MoreYou've probably heard it before (for good reason): a good tripod is one of the most valuable investments you can make as a photographer (and videographer, though for often very different reasons). Conversely, one of the worst investments you can make is in a mediocre or straight-up bad tripod. If you skimp on the support, you might as well tack on the cost of those useless legs to the price you tried to avoid paying for one that does its job. Not to mention the headaches you’ll encounter wondering why your photographs haven’t improved.
I’ve used a lot of tripods over the years. Like most photographers, I started out with a cheap $50 (including the head) piece of garbage under the false assumption that all tripods are basically the same (I mean, they just hold your camera and not move, right?). Here I’ll go over a few of the things to look for….
Read MoreI wanted to do a quick write-up on two of my favorite suppliers of used camera gear (in the United States, anyway) – Robert’s Camera in Indianapolis, better known as UsedPhotoPro when referring to their used department; and KEH Camera in Smyrna, Georgia just outside Atlanta
Disclaimer: I am an affiliate of both UsedPhotoPro and KEH, so any referrals via this site do net me a small fee. However, there are very good reasons I wanted to partner with them. Keep reading for more on that.
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