Category: gear

Leaked photos show Canon’s M6 mirrorless is basically a smaller M5 with optional EVF

John Aldred

Both photos and specs seemed to have been leaked for Canon’s upcoming M6 mirrorless camera. And there seems very little to distinguish it from the EOS M5, released only a few months ago. In fact, the only real differences seem visual. There’s a slightly different control layout on top, the popup flash has moved, and the electronic viewfinder […]

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The 2017 Karma reviews are coming in – “The second worst drone I’ve ever flown”

John Aldred

Some of you might remember iPhonedo’s rather amusing comparison of the 2016 Karma vs the Mavic Pro a few months ago. At the time, he hailed it as the worst drone he’d ever flown. Now, the 2017 Karma re-issue is out, and he wanted to know if it had been improved. Aside from the fact […]

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Don’t get screwed: the emergency kit every photographer and videographer should have

Dunja Djudjic

What are the vital parts of gear you always carry with you to shoots? The essentials should include more than just camera gear to get you covered if you experience a problem with it. In this video, Jay P. Morgan gives you quick tips how to make your own emergency kit if anything goes wrong with […]

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Sekonic’s new L-858D light meter finally lets you meter for High Speed Sync flash

John Aldred

Ever since high speed sync was introduced to speedlights, I’ve seen questions about metering it. Up until now, it’s pretty much been impossible to judge with a handheld meter. You basically have to just go off your histogram. Now, that’s all changed. Originally announced at Photokina in September, Sekonic’s L-858D light meter is now getting […]

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The Nikon 105mm f/1.4 and Laowa 105mm f/2 go head-to-head in this lens shootout

John Aldred

Nikon’s 105mm f/1.4 lens made a big splash when it was announced last year. Being the world’s fastest 105mm prime lens, it’s not much of a surprise. Having been in the hands of photographers for a few months now, it’s done nothing but impress. It’s a top quality lens, with a price tag to match. But what […]

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A possible replacement for Nikon D810: Nikon D820 with 46MP

Dunja Djudjic

It has been speculated for a while now what could come as a replacement of Nikon D810. One of the possible scenarios is that it might be Nikon D820. It could be the latest upgrade to its predecessor Nikon D800. And one of the most prominent features of this camera could be the 46MP sensor. […]

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Introducing Omega Reflector 360 – the world’s first 15-in-1 reflector

Dunja Djudjic

If you are searching for one reflector to rule them all, this may be the one. Westcott has introduced the new Omega Reflector 360, which can be used in a number of situations. You can use it as a traditional or a shoot-through reflector, with natural or strobe light, and with four different covers and […]

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Sony announced two new prime lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras (and a new flash)

Dunja Djudjic

Good news for Sony shooting team will make portrait photographers especially happy: Sony has announced two new prime lenses for their full frame mirrorless cameras. One is Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS, and the other is Sony FE 85mm f/1.8. In addition, they have also announced a new wireless radio flash, Sony HVL-F45RM. […]

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