Commercial photographer and educator Karl Taylor is a working pro with an impressive portfolio to his name and major brands on his CV. So it came as a surprise when he declared recently that he hasn't used a light meter in 15 years... and explained why you shouldn't be using one either.
LA wedding photographer and educator Michael Anthony has released a detailed side-by-side comparison of the recently announced Godox AD300 Pro (Flashpoint XPLOR 300 Pro) and the much more expensive Profoto B10. The two lights share similar power output and a similar footprint, but vastly different price points. Is the Profoto simply overpriced, or does the Godox fall short?
Underwater photographer Steven Benjamin is under one of the world's most strict COVID lockdowns in Cape Town, South Africa, but he hasn't let that stop him from capturing world-class wildlife photography. He's just doing it from the comfort of his garden instead.
Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki has gone ahead and confirmed what many of us believed: the third-party lens maker will be focusing most of its resources on creating "DN" lenses for mirrorless cameras. That includes lenses for full-frame, APS-C and Micro Four Thirds systems.
This is a question that I struggle with, because I truly believe that the best camera is the camera you already have. I want to believe that you can give me any camera and I will still make great photographs. But the truth is, camera gear does matter... kind of.
According to a multiple reports out of Japan, Canon has announced that it will be temporarily closing five of its factories due to supply shortages caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. The shutdown is scheduled to last approximately two weeks.
The latest Sony flagship full-frame mirrorless camera is finally available (I say "latest" instead of just "the" because Sony insists they have at any given time up to three and sometimes four flagship cameras). And yet, I contend that a vast majority of those interested in the a7R IV shouldn't buy it.
The short answer: whatever works for you. In this short video/soliloquy, photography educator Matt Granger takes a break from looking at the best pro photo gear, to help define what exactly "pro gear" means to him, and what it should mean to you.
One of the main complaints when Sony releases a high-powered new full-frame E-Mount camera is, "Okay, but where's the glass!?" The release of the impressive Sony a9 'sports camera' was no different, but a new report claims Sony is working on at least one long, fast prime to silence the critics.
There are almost as many ways to carry your camera gear as there are photographers, but what are the best and worst options? In this video, TheCameraStoreTV host Christopher Niccolls breaks down the best and worst of camera straps, bags, holsters and more, so you can make the most stylish and secure decision for your gear.
Dear Nikon,
Hi. Long term user, first time writer. Firstly, congrats on your centenary, I'm really happy for you. And I really hope there'll be more hundred year celebration products to be announced other than those gray lenses and the corporate holiday gift style glass paperweights you release.
The groundbreaking new Sony a9 is one heck of a sports camera, and it's cheaper than both the Canon 1DX Mark II and the Nikon D5. That must mean it's financially smart to switch, right? Not so fast...
Camera gear manufacturer Edelkrone just dropped their newest creation, and it's impressive. Called the SliderPLUS X & Motion Kit, the slider and motion head combo is being touted as the "world’s smartest and most portable 4-Axis motion control system."
I finally found the perfect camera. This camera does everything you could ever need or dream of—from capturing the perfect frame and exposure to developing your skill and photographic eye.
Before smartphones were the "inferior" format, before point and shoots, before the APS-C vs full-frame debate, there was large format vs 35mm. If the history of photography has taught us anything, it should be that gear really, in fact, does NOT matter.
There's a new Web app in town, and it might just help you pick between those two lenses that are battling it out for your next paycheck. The app is called 'Lens vs Lens,' and it might be the most comprehensive real world comparison tool out there.
Dirt and grime are two of the biggest enemies of the tripod in its natural habitat, grinding the threads and turning even the best of tripods into a malfunctioning mess. That's why photographer Troy Nikolic has put together a video showing you how to get a dirty tripod back to ship shape.
"What lens should I buy?" It's one of the most common gear questions that pops up in the PetaPixel inbox, and while there is no one-size-fits-all answer, photographer Peter McKinnon does a great job of explaining what's out there and what you need to know to decide on your next lens in this informative video.
Here's a quick tip that will save every newbie photographer (and probably more than a few intermediate shooters) some agony and embarrassment: how to properly fold a reflector in one easy motion.
Even though everybody knows how important it is to insure their photography gear, few people ever get organized enough to actually do it. It's just too much of a pain in the rear... well, it was. A new app called MyGearVault makes organizing and insuring your gear so easy, you're out of excuses.
One of the most amazing camera shops in all of the world is London's Grays of Westminster. The place is absolutely iconic—it has its own coat of arms for crying out loud! It also houses one of the most incredible collections of rare Nikon gear in the world. Now you get to see it up close.
Cokin's new Riviera Classic tripod is a long time coming. It was only a matter of time before the "retro" craze hit the tripod market, leading to the Riviera Classic's tagline: "A modern tripod for retro cameras... and visa versa."
Photography is dangerous. Just editing a photo and getting OK results is enough to get you hooked.
We've all heard or read those tips for getting the most out of your smartphone's limited battery life, but what about us photographers? How do you make sure you're squeezing every last shot out of your DSLR or mirrorless camera? This video will tell you.
Here's the before/after shot I promised yesterday which showcases the not-too-shabby dynamic range and noise control of the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. But I don't want to talk about it any longer. Instead, I'd like to say this.
The folks at crowdsourced camera gear statistics website Explorecams have released a new infographic that reveals the most commonly used camera and lens combinations used to capture over 11.5 million photos they've analyzed online.
Holy recycle time batman! Photography speed demons get your bibs out, because Profoto just released a new monolight that'll get the salivary glands going strong. It's the Profoto D2, and it's officially "the world's fastest monolight with TTL."
Back in June my poor little Nikkor AF 50mm F1.8D (and attached body) took a tumble off our patio table.
For street photography, the choice of cameras and lenses is, simply put, huge. So where do we start? What IS the best lens for street photography?