Pelican case survives 2 story drop and fire in this extreme torture test

There’s no two ways around it, Pelican cases are expensive. But, there’s a reason for their cost. They have the reputation of being the toughest cases out there. Many users trust them to hold thousands of dollars worth of equipment. But just how tough are they, really? That’s what the folks at B&H wanted to […]

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How to stop getting the huge printed catalogue from B&H and maybe save some trees

Anybody who’s ever ordered anything substantial from B&H will likely, at some point, receive a printed catalogue. This is essentially an inch thick (or bigger) 300+ page book featuring every product in B&H’s inventory. I’ve received them myself in the past. It started after ordering my first “Pro” lens. I didn’t ask for them, and […]

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How to light up a green screen for a perfect key and seamless compositing

Setting up a green screen to record footage of a subject that will be cut out and composited into another background has become commonplace these days.  What is ultimately a pretty straightforward process, however, can be a difficult one to learn. This video presented by Doug Guerra from B&H shows us some tips and techniques to help […]

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A look at photographic experimentation in the studio

Photography has all sorts of ‘rules’ that we’re told to adhere to: thirds, inverse square, golden mean and so on. While these rules certainly help build the foundation of any great photographer, it’s important to remember to break the rules and step out of the mould every once in a while to learn and gain […]

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A Visit to the B&H Warehouse

Editor’s Note: The following is a repost from respected educator Katrin Eismann from her Facebook page.  I have personally known her for many years and know that she is a top professional and a straight talker.  Ms. Eismann posted today about her visit to B&H.  You can find the story and subsequent comments here. There have been many […]

B&H Now has Free Next Day Shipping for Delivery by Christmas

If you’re worried about getting your presents delivered in time for Christmas, B&H has bought you a couple more days with free next day shipping on thousands of items. You can find all of the qualifying items on this page at B&H or you can just look for the below label on the product pages […]