The Internet is a gold mine of information about cameras, lenses, and other photography equipment, but there’s always a fair amount of BS circulating. There are opinions masquerading as fact. We’re constantly told to buy new gear… while also hearing that gear doesn’t matter.
So I’ve decided to lay out the truth about camera gear […]. petapixel.com
Filmmaker and YouTuber Dave Maze is ending the year on a humorous note. His music video “Gear Guy” is a spot on parody of Billie Eilish’ song “Bad Guy,” but for photographers and videographers who are all about owning (if not actually using) the best gear. petapixel.com »
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UK-based landscape photographer and beloved vlogger Thomas Heaton has an important message for fellow photogs: never let worrying about your gear keep you from going out and shooting. Heaton’s most recent inspirational soliloquy was inspired by a recent trip to the beach to shoot during some truly horrible weather. He says he considered not going […] petapixel.com »
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If you are not responsible for the meaning behind your photographs then who is?
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