Finding a $500 camera setup that can deliver stunning portraits as well as a wide range of other types of photography was a challenge, to say the least! First and foremost I had to put together some bare minimum requirements/standards.
1. The Camera Needs to Be Brand New It’s hard to recommend used camera gear. […]. petapixel.com
Camera lens technology is getting so good, that it’s not hard to find glass that’s near perfect. The problem is, those perfect lenses feel a bit clinical, a bit too sterile. And it’s not technical perfection that creates a good photograph, but rather the emotion that the image evokes. Ironically, photography is at a technical … thephoblographer.com »
2024-11-26 08:00
For anyone who has flown a camera drone, there is a lot of fun and excitement unlocked with the new creative angles with their ability to get views and vantage points otherwise inaccessible to a photographer on the ground. petapixel.com »
2022-09-07 18:22
A photographer's camera bag is the unsung hero of the working professional. Without it, photographers simply could not do their jobs. But for as many good bags out there, there are hundreds of bad ones. petapixel.com »
2022-02-26 00:40
Things had been comfortable for me. Growing up in the US and then moving to Beijing during my late twenties, I was used to big changes in life. No matter the circumstances, I found my solace in art. petapixel.com »
2020-11-13 19:07
You don't need to buy the latest and greatest camera to take amazing photos. Our newly updated 'best camera bargains' buying guide highlights some slightly older cameras that are still worth your consideration. dpreview.com »
2019-07-01 16:00
DPReview Awards 2018 This year was a busy one for DPReview and the camera industry as a whole. 2018 saw the launch of two new full frame mirrorless systems from Canon and Nikon, a brace of excellent lenses, and the development announcement of even more goodies due to be released in early 2019. dpreview.com »
2018-12-02 17:00
Black Friday is just days away, and there's already a deluge of camera deals even before the big day itself. photographyblog.com »
2018-11-20 14:00
The team over at Lensrentals have completed the disassembly of the Nikon Z7, concluding they’re impressed by much of the design and particularly in the weather sealing. photographyblog.com »
2018-11-04 14:00
The humble camera bag is often overlooked, but it's actually incredibly important, after all, you are placing thousands of dollars worth of equipment into it. You owe it to yourself to get a good canvas bag that looks good, and that you can trust. thephoblographer.com »
2018-08-31 13:00
I was hesitant when I first found out that Best Buy had a camera shop in their stores. My experience in the past had been a disappointment, walking through their small camera section was underwhelming and most of the associates avoided that area. petapixel.com »
2018-08-07 18:06
The Japanese Camera Journal Press Club announced the winners of their yearly camera/lens awards. And the Sony A9 has been chosen as the best “Camera of The Year”. Sony A9 at . The post Sony A9 gets the award as best “Camera of The Year” in Japan appeared first on sonyalpharumors. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-05-21 12:00
The new Samsung Galaxy S9+ officially packs the best smartphone camera ever tested by DxOMark. The camera equipment testing lab just published its review today, and the S9+ received a top score of 99, placing it above the Google Pixel (98) and iPhone X (97). petapixel.com »
2018-03-01 21:36
It's the most wonderful time of the year: time to vote for your favorite cameras and lenses in our year-end Readers' Choice Awards. It certainly was a good year for compact cameras - cast your vote before the polls close! dpreview.com »
2017-12-12 15:00
DPReview Awards 2017 Here at DPReview we handle a lot of gear. This year, plenty of amazing cameras, lenses, accessories and other products came through our doors, and we hope you've enjoyed reading about them as much as we've enjoyed writing about and testing them. dpreview.com »
2017-12-11 17:00
Dpreview published the full Sony A7rIII test and the camera earned a 90% score. The conclusion: The sheer capability of the Sony a7R III is hard to overstate. With the sports-oriented a9, Sony was aiming for outright speed; the a7R III has inherited much of that, but offers far more resolution and dynamic range. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-11-22 18:26
There's never been a better time to shop for a new camera, but the number of options available can be overwhelming. In this series of buying guides we've provided customized recommendations for several use cases, from shooting landscapes to buying a first camera for a student photographer. dpreview.com »
2017-11-21 23:25
What's the best camera for vacation and travel photography in a mirrorless form factor? Similarly to the other form factors we have discussed, no one makes a bad camera these days, and its really more of a spectrum in regards to what camera(s)best fit your personal needs. thephoblographer.com »
2017-06-17 07:00
The best camera for a vacation: what could it be? Some folks will tell you that the best camera is the one that you've got on you; but sometimes you may not want to risk bringing your phone with you even if your connection won't work and your battery life will therefore work even better. thephoblographer.com »
2017-06-13 01:00
There are almost as many ways to carry your camera gear as there are photographers, but what are the best and worst options? In this video, TheCameraStoreTV host Christopher Niccolls breaks down the best and worst of camera straps, bags, holsters and more, so you can make the most stylish and secure decision for your […] petapixel.com »
2017-05-09 23:01
DPReview Awards 2016 Here at DPReview we handle a lot of gear. This year, plenty of amazing cameras, lenses, accessories and other products came through our doors, and we hope you've enjoyed reading about them as much as we've enjoyed writing about and testing them. dpreview.com »
2016-12-26 14:00
Episode 131 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. Download MP3 – Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play or RSS! Featured: Robin Layton, Nikon Ambassador In This Episode If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us. Sponsor: […] petapixel.com »
2016-12-08 13:16
We got three Sony A99II news: SAR readers Chuck and Robbie sent me screenshot proving their A99II preorder at BHphoto shipped out today. The German magazine Chip. de tested the A99II and gave the camera a very high 96,7 % rating which is the best score ever given to any tested camera. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-12-01 16:41
The 35mm focal length is one of the most popular prime lens options out there, and with such popularity, there comes with it plenty of options for the budding photographer to choose from when looking for a 35mm lens to join their kit. thephoblographer.com »
2016-11-25 14:02
Film is not making a comeback, it has come back. Photography students I teach are always so excited to start their journey in shooting, developing, and enlarging film, until they start. [Read More]
As a product photographer, I use paper in various different ways as a background for still-life photos to keep costs down for creative shooting. In this article, I'll show you how I do it and how you can do it too. [Read More]
Light shaping tools are very expensive. What if you could take any object and turn it into a modifier? That would save you a lot of money as well as give some unique results.
If you’re a photographer who often turns to Dollar Tree for cheap photo props or do-it-yourself materials, get ready to pay (a bit) more. After 35 years of selling most products for exactly $1, the retail chain announced today that it is hiking its price to $1.25. Founded in 1986 with the name Only $1.00, […]
Fashion photography is expensive. Even a small test shoot has some costs associated with it. What is more expensive is good fashion photography. Cameras, lights, modifiers, crew, retouching, locations all add up to some ghastly sums.
Over my past 7 years as a professional photographer, I have received many questions from startups and amateurs who are worried about the considerable investment they thought they had to make on cutting-edge equipment.
Camera and lenses aren’t the only photographic essentials that cost money. A decent machine with plenty of RAM and fast storage (preferably SSD) and rather expensive serious photography software are must-haves, too.