The Moza Aircross 3 Is A Transformable Gimbal That Switches Between Classic And Underslung Modes

Gudsen has today officially announced the Moza AirCross 3 – an update to its popular Moza AirCross 2 gimbal for small DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. Gudsen describes the AirCross 3 as “four gimbals in one” combining the classic single handle approach along with sling mode, dual-handle mode and a grip extension for use with devices like the Slypod Pro. It inherits a number of features from the AirCross 2, though. It’s still a fairly small lightweight gimbal that you can easily slip into a backpack and it allows you to mount the camera in vertical mode for you social media shooters using the supplied quick release L plate....

January 24, 2023 · 4 min · 658 words · Matthew Mclean

The Nisi Nm 180 Macro Focusing Rail Makes Shooting For Focus Stacking A Breeze

While more commonly known for their filters and their upcoming cine lenses, NiSi recently announced their new NM-180 Macro Focusing Rail. Focusing rails are essential pieces of kit for serious macro photographers that allow them to create images that might otherwise be impossible, but how well does the new NiSi NM-180 stack up? Maybe pun intended. I’ve been using the NiSi Macro Focusing Rail for a few weeks now. The short version of this review is that for what it costs, it’s an extremely well-made device, that has some thoughtful design considerations and does exactly what it’s supposed to....

January 24, 2023 · 13 min · 2740 words · Scott Payne

These Are Five Lies Every Photographer Hears

When you decide to pursue a career in photography, you’ll get a lot of reactions and advice: and not all of them will be positive and useful. photographers Evan Ranft and Chris House have talked about the things everyone told them before starting a photography career that actually have nothing to do with a real photography career. Evan discusses five of these lies in this video. Do they seem familiar to you?...

January 24, 2023 · 4 min · 663 words · Maria Williams

This Filmmaker Dismantled His Gopro To Make It Light Enough For His Tiny Drone

Here’s the thing with micro quads, they’re small. Real small. The clue’s in the name, really. And when they’re carrying a load, every single gram of weight saved counts. This was the issue faced by filmmaker Robert McIntosh when he wanted to attach an already rather small GoPro Hero 4 to his micro quad. Why? To fly it through very tight spaces, of course. When I first came across Robert’s film Fresh Squeeze, I’ll admit I was a little confused....

January 24, 2023 · 4 min · 817 words · Christopher Gomez

Why Spending Too Much Money On Your First Camera Is A Wrong Decision

Many newbie photographers believe that the better camera they buy, the better photos they’ll take. However, spending a bunch of money on your first camera could be a huge mistake if you’re new to photography. So, before you go and spend plenty of cash on your first camera, watch this video by James Popsys and rethink your decision. As James points out, many newbies are putting too much focus on the camera when they want to step into the world of photography....

January 24, 2023 · 2 min · 365 words · Mr. Nathaniel Jones
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