Are protective lens filters a necessity or a nuisance? Every photographer has their answer to this question, with their own reason to use (or not to use) them. If you still didn’t come up with your decision whether to use filters or not, Photographer Phil Steele could help you with this comprehensive, objective video. First of all, he discusses which type of filter could be the best for you, and how to determine the ideal price....
In the U.S. and most industrialized nations, we have a collective infatuation with technology but a poor understanding of its effects – both intended and unintended. We love asking Siri to play our favorite song, but don’t fully consider the privacy implications of allowing the device to persistently listen to us. We love the convenience of smartphones, so much so that we’re willing to engage in destructive behavior like texting while driving....
Back in September, Sony announced its Alpha Female Program aimed to support diversity in the industry. Now the winners have been announced, and among over 6,000 entries, five women have won the contest and earned plenty of valuable prizes. The 2018 grant recipients are these creators: Megan Allen, Danielle Da Silva, Erin Hogue, Nitashia Johnson, and Colette Robinson. Megan Allen is an Ohio-based wedding photographer. Her photography is often very bold and perhaps you remember her photo where she used a burning building as a backdrop for a wedding shot....
While there haven’t been too many rumours about this one, the photos and price leak last week pretty much guaranteed that it was coming. And today, Sony has now officially announced the new Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 lens. It seems to be aimed at filmmakers just as much as it is photographers, is super lightweight at only 353g and has a price tag of $. Although the weight is substantially lower than the Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS lens, and the price has shrunk a bit, too....
It looks like Nikon might be preparing to announce a new flagship mirrorless camera sooner than expected. And, no, it’s not coming in next week’s announcement. Nikon Rumors is reporting that they’ve received a set of specs for a Nikon Z9 camera from a reliable source, to be announced in autumn 2021. It would essentially be the mirrorless follow-up to the Nikon D6 released earlier this year. It might seem odd to replace it so soon, but with no other company really having a mirrorless camera at that level yet, the race is most definitely on....
