What’s the most important feature in an LED light

Over the last few weeks, we shared a series of videos covering almost everything there is to know about buying LEDs and creating some basic lighting setup with them. You can watch the series after the jump. What I’ve learned from this series is that there are waaaay too many factors to consider when buying an LED […]

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Sync and embed timecode into GoPro footage for cleaner multicam and 360° footage

  In video and film production, timecode is the glue that binds all your footage and audio together. It means that in multicam shoots all cameras are shoot the same moment in time for each frame. It also means that audio syncs perfectly with every camera. And it makes editing a whole lot easier, too. With […]

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Sync and embed timecode into GoPro footage for cleaner multicam and 360° footage

  In video and film production, timecode is the glue that binds all your footage and audio together. It means that in multicam shoots all cameras are shoot the same moment in time for each frame. It also means that audio syncs perfectly with every camera. And it makes editing a whole lot easier, too. With […]

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5 things you need to know before buying DJI Mavic Pro

According to the reviews, DJI Mavic Pro takes a pretty high rank. Designer and Creative Entrepreneur Roberto Blake bought one, and he’s among those who love it. But, he points out that there are still some things you need to know before making the final decision. No matter how amazing DJI Mavic Pro is, you […]

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The ultimate guide for buying and selling gear online

Who doesn’t love buying new gear? Building up your collection of photography equipment is a terribly expensive habit. If you’re used to buying items new, the world of buying used from strangers on the internet can be a bit intimidating. If you’re savvy, patient, and know where to look, you can save hundreds by buying […]

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Staying on a Ranch

We’re currently staying on a horse ranch near Portland, nearly a month into our giant road trip. We didn’t know what to expect when we booked the place, but it’s absolutely incredible. The boys have really enjoyed exploring the place, and we’ve really enjoyed photographing them! Today I wanted to share a few of the shots […]

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The Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 goes up against the twice-the-price Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8

Usually, lenses of a similar focal length and aperture cost a similar price. Except, perhaps, when they have Zeiss written on them. The Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 costs $1,199, while the Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 costs a mere $598. Even at $598, the soon to be released Sony lens is a little more expensive than the Nikon […]

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Watch the Sony A7R II being built from scratch in the Sony’s Thailand factory

Seeing how things are made is a subject that fascinates all kinds of people. In fact, it’s such a popular topic that it spawned an entire TV show. So for photographers, seeing how the gear gets made that we use on a daily basis is, naturally, rather intriguing. It’s usually lenses, occasionally drones, but rarely cameras. […]

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The Sony RX100V is a killer point and shoot for portraits. If you play it right

Would you ever say you could make high-level portraits with a tiny point and shoot camera? Photographer Manny Ortiz has found a true gem for this purpose: Sony RX100V fits inside your pocket, but it gives incredible results, comparable even to professional cameras. In this video, he demonstrates the power of this tiny, but powerful […]

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Midwest Photo Exchange suffers burglary, hundreds of lenses and cameras stolen

After a massive theft in Veydra HQ, Midwest Photo Exchange in Columbus, Ohio suffered a robbery too. In the late night of March 15th, someone broke into their new facility, stealing hundreds of gear elements. As MPEX tells DIYP, it appears that the thieves planned the break in advance. It also appears that it was […]

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