Laowa has announced four rather interesting lenses. Well, three interesting lenses and one’s kind of a “huh?”. It’s an odd assortment to release all at once, but all four lenses do boast a little something special. Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE ZoomLaowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APOLaowa 17mm f/4 GFX Zero-DLaowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye MFT Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Z oom Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Z oom This lens will be the widest zoom lens available for Sony full frame E-Mount cameras....

Leica has officially launched CL, the latest addition to their APS-C L-mount series. In terms of design, it leans on the traditional models and even shares the name with their camera from 1973. But of course, it’s a mirrorless digital camera with modern features. It features a 24.2MP CMOS sensor, and it’s capable of shooting up to 10fps. ISO ranges from 100 to 50,000, so Leica CL promises good results even in difficult lighting conditions....

Lowepro has just launched a whole new line of Trekker and Adventura bags, including backpacks, slings, messenger and shoulder bags as well as a pouch for small compact cameras. There are seventeen in total between all of the different bag types and colour combinations in an attempt to satisfy just about every photographer’s needs no matter what they’re heading out to shoot or whatever camera gear they’re shooting it with. There are far too many bags in this announcement to in-depth into each one, but these are Lowepro’s lower-budget series of bags designed for those with less demanding needs than more expensive product lines....

[Editor’s note: obviously this is a DIY solution and it has some caveats, connecting a cable to a lens increases the chance of lens damage in case the cable is pulled too hard, so be aware of the risk if you opt to use it] For many photographers, shooting tethered is a way of life. For others, it’s something we only do occasionally when the need arises. The big problem all tethered shooters face, though, is the cable not falling out....

How important is exposure in photography? What are the components of exposure? What is the “Exposure Triangle”? These are the questions I will attempt to answer in this introductory post about ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed – the components of achieving a properly exposed photo. Understanding the purpose and value of exposure is a must for photographers, particularly beginners who are serious about developing their craft. What is Exposure in Photography?...