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Versatile and Practical: Vanguard Veo 3T+ 264CB Carbon Review

Tripods may be necessary for some shots, but they tend to limit the possible shooting positions. The Vanguard Veo 3T+ 264CB Carbon, however, uses a center column that rotates in seconds, allowing for flat lays, shots of the stars directly overhead, or odd angles in between. Add in the short to tall height range, and… Continue reading Versatile and Practical: Vanguard Veo 3T+ 264CB Carbon Review

We 3D printed a giant lithophane photo of the Mandalorian

It’s not really a secret that we’re big fans of 3D printing here at DIYP. Whether it’s printing out handy gear that we’ll use all the time, functional workhorse tools, or making the cameras themselves, 3D printing is just a lot of fun and it’s worked the way into the lives of the DIYP team… Continue reading We 3D printed a giant lithophane photo of the Mandalorian

This Cheap Flash Is Great! Flashpoint Zoom Li-on III Review

There are just some things that you shouldn’t buy as cheap off-brands. Oreos. Coffee. Running shoes. But, flashes shouldn’t be one of them, offering in many cases more features and power than options made by major camera manufacturers. The Flashpoint Zoom Li-on III is one of those flashes. With a long feature list that ranges… Continue reading This Cheap Flash Is Great! Flashpoint Zoom Li-on III Review

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

This Is Why Your Pictures Suck (And How to Fix It)

Years ago, we published an article called This is Why Your Pictures Suck. To date, it’s one of our most popular articles on the site. And inside is some brutally honest advice from long-time photographer and podcast host Ibarionex Perello. He’s interviewed tons of photographers over the years, and it gives a brutally honest opinion… Continue reading This Is Why Your Pictures Suck (And How to Fix It)

The New Canon EOS R6 Firmware Is Incredibly Impressive

The Canon EOS R6 won my respect with an impressive autofocus system that excels even with fast subjects and tricky lighting. But, that system just got an upgrade. Earlier this month, Canon released firmware 1.5 for the EOS R6, which adds vehicle detection, among other improvements. I downloaded the latest Canon R6 firmware to see… Continue reading The New Canon EOS R6 Firmware Is Incredibly Impressive

Establishing a Drone Business in 2022

Here’s a “real-world” guide on what to expect if you decide to start your own drone business in 2022. Pros and cons. Back in 2015, I decided to start flying drones commercially. The DJI Inspire 1 had recently been released, and it was clear that drones were going to open up a lot of video… Continue reading Establishing a Drone Business in 2022

5 Dreadful Photography Opinions That Affect All Photographers

Everyone on the internet has an opinion and many of them are not exactly productive or supportive. This is even more prevalent in the photography community and in a ten-minute video from Miguel Quiles, he discusses five of the most common “negative” opinions that need to be stopped if creatives want to elevate their craft… Continue reading 5 Dreadful Photography Opinions That Affect All Photographers

5 Fascinating Stories of Photography Done by the CIA

The CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) has a long, rich history with photography. From spying to investigating UFOs, the CIA has had many requirements for cameras and what they can do. Looking into the CIA’s relationship with photography is a long-term, ongoing series at The Phoblographer. We have a fascination with how one of the world’s… Continue reading 5 Fascinating Stories of Photography Done by the CIA