Almost anything can be used as a light modifier. As long as it interacts with light in one way or another, it can be considered a light modifier. In this article, I will show you how to build a do-it-yourself (DIY) softbox with things you likely already have around at home. As long as you… Continue reading How to Make a DIY Softbox for Free
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Dell Launches the Ultra-Modern XPS 13 Plus with OLED and Intel’s Latest
Dell has announced the XPS 13 Plus laptop that features the company’s iconic sleek design along with Intel’s latest 12th-generation Core 28W processor, larger fans that provide 55% better airflow without increasing noise, and an OLED display. Dell’s XPS series has been known for its sleek and thin design and that doesn’t change with the… Continue reading Dell Launches the Ultra-Modern XPS 13 Plus with OLED and Intel’s Latest
OWC Launches New Line of SD and CFexpress Type B Memory Cards
Other World Computing (OWC) has announced a set of new SD and CFexpress Type B memory cards, which expands its support to photographers beyond just the computer accessories which it is most well known for. OWC has historically produced memory, external drives, SSDs, docking accessories, network attached storage, and performance upgrade kits for computers, but… Continue reading OWC Launches New Line of SD and CFexpress Type B Memory Cards
Razer Updates its Blade 14, 15, and 17 Laptops for Greater Performance
Razer has announced that it has refreshed its Blade 14, 15, and 17 laptops with NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs (up to an RTX 3080 Ti), Windows 11, DDR5 memory, and in the larger models Intel’s latest 12th-generation Core H-Series processors. Razer’s Blade series laptops were already an excellent choice for gamers and photo… Continue reading Razer Updates its Blade 14, 15, and 17 Laptops for Greater Performance
Testing the Nikon Z9 at High ISO Against the Z6 II and D850
I just did a ISO comparison with the Nikon Z9 compared to the Nikon Z6 II and Nikon D850. I’ve been using my old D850 a lot for astrophotography and have been very pleased with its ISO performance. When I got my Nikon Z6 II about a year ago I found it to outperform my… Continue reading Testing the Nikon Z9 at High ISO Against the Z6 II and D850
Yashica Has Teased a New Product to Come in 2022
Yashica, one of the more polarizing camera brands, is teasing a new product for 2022. The company hasn’t made much noise in the photography space since its successful three-camera Kickstarter in 2019, which came after the disastrous launch of the Y35 in 2018. Something New is Coming Yashica has revealed no information other than to… Continue reading Yashica Has Teased a New Product to Come in 2022
Camera Makers Have Ignored Security, Putting Photographers at Risk
It goes without saying that anything that is valuable is eminently stealable. If there’s a market for consumer goods, then there’s a market for stolen consumer goods. Cars have locks, laptops have passwords, credit cards have PINs, houses have alarms, and phones have fingerprint readers. Why then do cameras, and particularly high-end cameras, have nothing?… Continue reading Camera Makers Have Ignored Security, Putting Photographers at Risk
Nikon Z 40mm f/2 Review: Affordable and Surprisingly Useful
Despite a nearly two-year global supply chain shortage, Nikon has been making good on the company’s promise to deliver a plethora of new lenses for the mirrorless Z system. Filling in most of the missing gaps from the F-mount lineup with greatly improved lenses, this time with a unique and affordable “in-between” focal length lens… Continue reading Nikon Z 40mm f/2 Review: Affordable and Surprisingly Useful
5 Reasons Why I Upgraded to the Sony a7 IV
I’ve been happily shooting on the Sony a7 III since shortly after its release in 2018, and now I just became an a7 IV shooter! Here are 5 reasons why I upgraded to the Sony a7 IV. Photographer Sean Fujiwara checking out the Sony a7 IV I happily switched from Canon, ditching my old lenses,… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why I Upgraded to the Sony a7 IV
A Photographer’s Guide to Umbrellas
Umbrellas are perhaps the most under-appreciated light shaping tool around. Due to their low price and wide availability, they are considered by some to be only for those who are beginners. This couldn’t be further from the truth. The umbrella is a fantastic modifier that is loved and cherished by pros and beginners alike. Here… Continue reading A Photographer’s Guide to Umbrellas