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Phase One XC Review: A Camera in Search of a Photographer

The Phase One XC is an unusual camera, and not just because of its $62,490 asking price. It's designed with a specific purpose in mind and it sports a fixed lens in front of a massive 150-megapixel medium format sensor. [Read More]

3 Easy Ways to Save Money in Photography and 3 to Avoid

No matter how you slice it, there is no denying that photography is an expensive hobby. Cameras do not come cheap. Neither do lenses. Gear can genuinely liberate your creativity, enhance the experience of getting the shot, or just simplify your workflow.

Manfrotto Move is a Ridiculously Good Idea and a Workflow Wonder

Manfrotto’s Move system felt like a good idea when I first saw it in October: one small puck would play host to a quick-release system that makes it easy to swap tripod heads, legs, and more. After testing, it’s even better than I expected and I can’t believe it took someone this long to make […]

A Happy Medium: 3 Legged Thing Travis 2.0 Tripod Review

There’s the travel tripod and the studio tripod -- and then there’s the new 3 Legged Thing Travis 2. 0. While it’s not a travel tripod, the new Travis 2. 0 is a go-between. It’s not quite as light and compact as a travel tripod but has a bit more stability, a higher weight capacity, and a height limit of almost 5.

Here’s Everything You Need to Photograph Fireworks at Night

It's time to celebrate. The festivities are right around the corner to photograph the fireworks coming soon. So we decided to give you a short guide on everything you need. Better yet, we're also giving you some tips on how to use the gear.

Great Last Minute Gifts for Photographers in Your Life

Are you trying to find perfect gifts for photographers in your life? Need some good stocking stuffers? We've got you covered. We rounded up everything from UHS-II SD cards (that start at under $35), camera cleaning kits that cost just $16.

Cheap Photo: Big Savings on Camera Bags, Tripods, and More

If you're looking for a new camera bag, or if you need a new tripod or SD cards, you're in luck. We have found some incredible deals on all of the above. For a short time, you can pick up the Tenba DNA 15 Messenger for just $138.

Who Knew Tripods Could Be Cool? The 3 Legged Thing Ray Tripod Is

Tripods are perhaps one accessory that we rely on a lot but give little credit too. I mean, they're just tripods, right? You plant it on the ground, attach your camera, and it just sits there doing its job, but did you know that tripods can be cool as well as functional? We have been given a chance to test out the new 3 Legged Thing Ray tripod and the new Airhed VU ball head, which are a part of the 3 Legged Thing's new Legend range of tripods and accessories.

The New Carbon Fiber SIRUI AM-2 Traveler Tripods Start at Just $130!

Tripods are the one photography accessory that we take for granted, or in some cases, don't take seriously enough. Sure you can go down to your local big-box retailer and pick up a plastic fantastic tripod for $50, but we don't recommend putting thousands of dollars worth of camera gear on them, not when you can get Carbon Fiber models like the SIRUI AM-2 Traveler series tripods that start at $130.

Cheap Photo: UV Filters, Polarizers From $1.99, Godox V1 $159, and More

Did you buy yourself or someone in your family a new camera over Thanksgiving weekend? If so, you might want to check out these photography accessories that have huge discounts. The Godox V1 (for all major camera brands) is still only $159, the eVOLV 200 is just $229, and the XPLOR 600 Pro TTL can be yours for only $669! There are MeFoto UV filters for only $1.

Cheap Photo: MeFoto Polarizer $4, Save on Bags, Tripods, Lights, More

These photography accessories are going to go fast and for a good reason. If you like a good deal, you need to see what we have found for you. A MeFoto 67mm circular polarizer that's regularly $62 has been discounted down to just $4! That's crazy! There's also a Cokin P ND Filter kit that's only $46.

5 Must Have Pieces of Gear for Newcomers to Sony Mirrorless Cameras

If you are fortunate enough to be receiving a new Sony camera this holiday season, or if you already picked up one of the amazing deals on Sony cameras this year, this guide is for you. There are so many lenses and accessories to choose from and it can often be a little overwhelming.

Tripod as Zen Master: The One Piece of Kit That Has Shaped Me

I’ve had many cameras in my 36 plus years as a photographer. I started with a Pentax K1000 (a brilliant camera) then I moved on to my beautiful Hasselblad and many Canons. The cameras come and go, either from wear and tear or the demands of needing new technology. But in all my time my […]

5 Pieces of Gear an Aspiring Portrait Photographer Needs and Why

No matter how good we are with people, we can all benefit from the help of accessories in our line of work. If you are an aspiring portrait photographer your charm and whit will serve you well, but being prepared from an equipment standpoint will do you well too.

Photography Accessories Every Landscape Photographer Needs This Fall

We all like to talk about cameras and lenses, but photography accessories, and all the incredible things we can do with them get little praise or attention. This Fall, before you head out on the trails make sure you have accessories that are up to the task of helping you get the most out of your photography.

Photographer’s Toolbox: Landscape Photography Gear Essentials (Besides Cameras and Lenses)

Let's be real here, if we are honest the only truly essential gear for a landscape photographer with passion and commitment is simply a camera. These days great results can come from utilizing just about any camera, that said, there are definitely some highly recommended items that all - if not most - landscape photographers will agree make landscape photography that much easier and fun to enjoy.

Manfrotto Founder Lino Manfrotto Dies at 80

Lino Manfrotto, the photojournalist who founded the eponymous Manfrotto line of tripods and camera accessories, died at his home in Bassano del Grappa, Italy, on Sunday, February 5th, 2017. He was 80.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Tripods

The trusty tripod has remained relatively unchanged as cameras and lenses become increasingly more advanced and complicated. Sure, manufacturers use increasingly more sophisticated materials, such as carbon fiber, but the fundamental character of the tripod has stood the test of time.

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How your gear can uplevel your photography

A few key photography accessories can dramatically enhance your work, allowing you to expand your creativity and realize your full potential. The post How your gear can uplevel your photography appeared first on 500px.

A Tour of the Cartoni Tripod Factory

Johnnie Behiri of cinema5D recently visited the Cartoni tripod factory in Rome, Italy. The 11. 5-minute video above is a behind-the-scenes look at how the famous tripods are made by a small team at the family company.