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The Sony Airpeak S1 Professional drone is finally available to pre-order and it’s $9,000 (plus gimbal)

It feels like this thing has been teased and announced about a dozen times over the last couple of years but now the Sony Airpeak S1 Professional drone is now available to pre-order starting at $8,999.99. And that doesn’t include a gimbal. If you want to get the Gremsy Gimbal T3 kit to go along… Continue reading The Sony Airpeak S1 Professional drone is finally available to pre-order and it’s $9,000 (plus gimbal)

Best gifts for film photography devotees

‘Tis the season to gift some sweet analog photography goodies. Getty Images Gift-giving season is upon us—so what should you get for the film photographer in your life? We’ve put together a list of 18 gifts for film photography lovers should find both fun and useful, from inexpensive stocking-stuffers to high-end gifts that will last… Continue reading Best gifts for film photography devotees

Is the Cheapest Samsung Frame TV Worth Your Money?

While many of us hold printing photographs in high regard — myself included — digital displays of photography are becoming more prevalent, affordable, and effective. But is Samsung’s range of frame TVs worth your hard-earned cash? [ Read More ]

Are Modern Zoom Lenses a Better Choice Than Primes?

A decade ago, the differences between zoom and prime lenses were stark: zooms offered convenience and versatility, while primes offered better image quality and more extreme apertures. However, the gap has closed in recent years, with zooms showing marked jumps in image quality and pushing their designs to new extremes, blurring the line between the… Continue reading Are Modern Zoom Lenses a Better Choice Than Primes?

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Godox is stepping up to compete with Aputure with the new M600D 600W Bowens mount LED light

First teased in October at the P&I Shanghai International Wedding Photographic Equipment Exhibition, the Godox M600D presents what appears to be Godox stepping up to the plate to take on the likes of Aputure and Nanlite. Well now, it’s been announced. Sort of. Information still seems to be a little patchy, but European Godox distributor,… Continue reading Godox is stepping up to compete with Aputure with the new M600D 600W Bowens mount LED light

ZY Optics calls its new Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 a “budget alternative” to the Leica Summilux-M

Zhongyi Optics has announced their new Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 lens. They’re billing it as “a budget alternative to the legendary Leica Summilux-M“. And at $599, yeah, it certainly sounds like a bit of a bargain compared to the $14,000 Leica lens. They look pretty similar in outward appearance, although it doesn’t appear to be… Continue reading ZY Optics calls its new Mitakon Speedmaster 90mm f/1.5 a “budget alternative” to the Leica Summilux-M

Polarizing Filters: What Are They and Why Do You Need One?

The post Polarizing Filters: What Are They and Why Do You Need One? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. What is a polarizing filter? And what makes polarizers so special? In this article, I’m going to tell you everything you need to know about polarizers. I’ll explain what they… Continue reading Polarizing Filters: What Are They and Why Do You Need One?

My Bokeh Is Better Than Yours Part Two: How to Calculate Blur

In the first part of this series of two, I introduced bokeh — out-of-focus areas — and outlined the main controls of defocus. These include sensor size, focal length, aperture, distance to subject, and distance to the backdrop. How, then, do you compare defocus between lenses and cameras? Read on. [ Read More ]