I decided to write this, because the topic seems to be pretty popular these days. People ask “What camera?” and sadly, the answers are boiling down to “Get this one, because I use it and what’s good for me is definitely gonna be good for you”, which, I think we can agree, is bullshit. Disclaimer: You don’t have to agree with anything I put down here. Disclaimer2: I’m talking about interchangeable lens SLR’s here....

The renewed interest in film lately is fantastic for those who have an affinity for film. It means that the films and products we love will continue to live a while longer. Well, as long as they’re not made by Fuji. It’s resurrected old film, brought a few new ones, as well as the occasional product mixing the old tech with the new. Now, though, the first newly designed 35mm fully manual SLR in 25 years is coming....

Zhiyun just announced a smartphone gimbal that is cheaper than a cup of soup in some restaurants – the Smooth X. I am actually kinda surprised by the number of features you can cram into a gadget that costs so little. The biggest highlight of this gimbal is the fact that it folds down to pocket size. Ideally, that would make it easier to have the gimbal ready whenever you want it....

Blending essential oils and creating different scents is one of my many interests and hobbies. And what would you get if you brought it together with photography? Well, I guess it’s this trio of scented candles. Photogenic Supply has designed elegant, fragrant candles inspired by photography, for photographers. They are named after blue and golden hour, and for night photography enthusiasts: midnight. The candles are made of premium soy wax, so they’re non-toxic and eco-friendly, unlike traditional paraffin candles....

I remember when LED lights first started to become a real thing for video a little over a decade ago. They weren’t even close to full spectrum, would introduce all sorts of colour casts, were huge, dim and had price tags starting in the thousands. Since then, though, LED technology has come a long way and the prices have dropped dramatically. How dramatically? Well, in this video from Caleb Pike, we see a 2-light LED lighting kit for video, including a softbox, that costs less than $100....