Sony photographers and videographers have a choice when it comes to memory cards: stick with common and cheap SD cards or step up to the significantly faster, albeit pricier, CFexpress Type A format. Pergear has been making Type A more accessible for a little while now, and their latest Master CFexpress 4.0 Type A card aims to push performance boundaries further, at a great price. Does it deliver?

When portrait photographers discuss their toolkit, conversations inevitably center on camera bodies, prime lenses, and lighting equipment. Yet the accessories that truly separate professional portrait sessions from amateur snapshots often have nothing to do with those things. Creating compelling portraits requires managing human subjects, environmental challenges, and countless variables that sophisticated camera technology cannot address.

The Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 brings the legendary optical quality of the Otus series into a mirrorless-friendly package. Here's a look at what you can expect.

The new Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE lens promises sharp portrait performance at a budget-friendly price point that could shake up your lens buying decisions. At just $449, this lightweight option targets photographers who want quality without breaking the bank.

The new Sony RX1R III has created quite a bit of drama since it was announced last week.

Lately, I’ve been evaluating my past projects and reconsidering my camera setup, questioning whether it truly serves my creative needs. The deeper I dig, the more I realize that camera setups tend to fall into two distinct categories: rigid and fluid. While rigid setups are usually technically correct and offer precise execution, fluid setups are the polar opposite, which tend to be a much better tool for creative intent and flexible execution.

When landscape photographers discuss their most important equipment, the conversation typically revolves around lenses, filters, and camera bodies. However, the gear that often determines whether you'll capture that perfect shot has nothing to do with megapixels or aperture settings. Success in outdoor photography depends heavily on practical preparation and survival-oriented thinking that keeps you safe, comfortable, and ready to work when nature delivers its most spectacular moments.

Today, we’ll have a look at the new Saramonic TC-NEO wireless timecode generator.

In an era in which solo creators and small teams can create the kind of work that used to require many more people and the resources of a well-funded studio, creatives often need to wear many hats to realize their artistic vision. Yet still, we insist on categorizing their creativity in narrow boxes.

When you're trying to get closer to wildlife subjects, lens choice becomes critical. So, which of these Sony lenses is right for you?

Switching camera systems is one of the most nerve-wracking decisions you can make as a serious photographer. After 15 months of real-world testing, one photographer's bold move from medium format to full frame reveals surprising insights about what actually matters in the field.

As a practicing professional photographer, I evaluate my gear from time to time and make necessary upgrades to improve the efficiency of my workflow. After my recent crashing experience with the DJI Mini 4 Pro, I have decided to take a step back again to reevaluate whether this ultra-light drone is truly suitable for professional use or if I should just take the opportunity to get another drone.

The used camera market has never been better for photographers ready to make the jump to full frame without breaking the bank. While everyone chases the latest mirrorless releases, some of the most capable cameras ever made are sitting on shelves at prices that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago. Here are 10 full frame cameras that prove you don't need to spend a fortune to get professional results.

Who says high-capacity support gear needs to look rough and rugged? This tripod from Falcam offers outstanding payload and stability in a sleek and smooth design.

A lot of noise has surrounded the launch of Sony’s new compact camera, but what’s it like to actually use?

The 85mm f/1.4 lens market just got more interesting with Kase's entry. This represents a significant shift for a company traditionally known for filters, and it could reshape your options in the portrait focal length space.

The Kase 200mm f/5.6 MC Reflex Mirror lens creates those distinctive donut-shaped bokeh circles that either captivate you completely or leave you scratching your head. This manual focus mirror lens forces you to abandon your usual shooting habits and discover compositions you'd never consider with conventional glass.

I work in some pretty extreme environments. Day to day, I'm hopping on and off boats, climbing steep grades, and walking on some very slippery surfaces. Some days we're climbing mountains or glaciers, walking on shale beaches, dodging fur seals, watching out for polar bears, or even driving zodiacs. I'm also responsible for helping my guests navigate many of these same obstacles. On top of all this, I need to be ready at a moment's notice to snap a breaching whale, sparring polar bears, a mobbed eagle, or a leopard seal degloving a penguin. How? With help from Peak Design's Capture Clips.

No grand mountain vistas or stunning Renaissance architecture near you? No problem. It doesn’t mean you can’t go out with your camera and capture some great images. There are three exercises—or projects—I like to do in my local towns or when I travel. They're a lot of fun. And a huge bonus is they do help make you a better photographer too, because they help you to see. Really see.

Professional photography has a dirty secret that nobody wants to acknowledge: if you're not careful, it can destroy your body. While we obsess over megapixels, dynamic range, and the latest autofocus algorithms, we've collectively ignored the elephant in the room—the brutal physical reality of what it means to make a living behind the lens.

Wide angle zoom lenses face intense competition in the f/2.8 market, with manufacturers constantly pushing boundaries to offer more range and better performance. The Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 enters this crowded field and challenges both Sigma's 16-28mm and Sony's premium G Master options.

Landscape photography with a telephoto lens completely shifts how you approach a scene. Instead of sweeping vistas, you're chasing tighter compositions and fleeting details that wider lenses miss.

Typically, when a product is launched by one of the big manufacturers, a slew of YouTubers receive units a couple of weeks beforehand so that there are reviews ready to start generating presale orders. For Sony’s brand-new RX1R III, that didn’t happen. Why?

You can never have too many wide angle lens options. Different uses require different capabilities, and this new prime option is more versatile than it seems.

Creating an emotional connection with your subjects leads to stronger images and more business. Psychologists have a technique that helps you quickly establish that connection.

Photography gear costs have skyrocketed. New Z-mount lenses regularly exceed $2,000, putting professional optics out of reach for many photographers. But there's good news: the used F-mount market overflows with incredible glass that performs brilliantly at accessible prices.

In among all of the brouhaha surrounding the launch of the new Sony RX1R III—the insanely expensive accessories, the recycled parts, and, of course, the $5,100 pricetag—there’s not been much talk about what features fans wanted to see that are markedly absent.

If you're thinking about picking up an older option in 2025, the Fujifilm GFX 50R medium format mirrorless camera might catch your interest. Despite being seven years old, it still packs serious value, especially if you're looking to balance portability with medium format image quality.

The Thypoch Simera 75mm f/1.4 ASPH lens offers a unique focal length option, giving a little more versatility than traditional choices like 50mm or 90mm, especially for portrait and street photography. Here's a look at how it performs.

The photographer who believes their education ended with their last workshop or tutorial is already obsolete. They just don't know it yet.

Is displaying images on social media an issue for you, and printing all your shots for your elderly relatives impractical? Do you photograph weddings and want to share your images immediately? This wireless digital photo frame with truly free cloud storage could be the perfect solution.

Full frame cameras are known for two things: their incredible performance and their high price tag. I have pretty much always owned a full frame camera, but never paid full price for such a camera. In this article, I will share some options for those of us who want to go full frame but don’t want to pay full price.

Fast prime lenses, especially those wider than f/1.4, promise photographers dreamy backgrounds and remarkable low-light performance. But how often do you actually shoot at such wide apertures? This question challenges common assumptions about photography gear, making you reconsider whether top-end lenses always justify their price tags.

The AstrHori AF 27mm f/2.8 lens has hit the market, and it's attracting attention primarily for its shockingly low price. At around $126, this compact pancake lens challenges the idea that decent photography gear needs to empty your wallet.

Is there a difference between blending and compositing in post-processing? Some photographers make no distinction between the two. But for many, there's a notable difference. It can represent the difference between deception and handling noise or dynamic range.

There are lots of crazy lenses out there that were produced in such limited numbers or are so expensive that they're basically off-limits to most photographers. Here are 10 equally extreme lenses you can actually purchase and use!

Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems are a great way of storing your photographs locally and are used for data management in both business and prosumer environments. Needing such a storage solution, I decided to put the UnifyDrive UT2 through its paces, discovering its many hidden surprises.

Film photography has undeniable charm, yet the hassle and cost can be hard to swallow. Digital convenience is appealing, but it sacrifices the tactile joy of analog gear. This device aims to give you the best of both worlds by turning your film camera into a digital camera.

Choosing the right zoom lens for your camera isn't straightforward, especially when the options have different strengths. Sigma's recent APS-C releases, the 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art and 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary, offer very different benefits, making the decision tougher but more interesting.

DJI, who make some of the world’s most popular drones and action cameras, seems determined to establish a meaningful presence in the 360 video world. Could their latest offering, the Osmo 360, which seems squarely targeted at Insta360’s market, be the opening salvo of a 360 video arms race?

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S lens is turning heads for good reason. Here's a look at how it performs.

Improving at photography isn’t a step-by-step process. It’s a winding, often unpredictable journey shaped by curiosity, creativity, and the kind of images we want to make. So what does growth in photography actually look like?

Today's photographers face a challenging reality: modern lens prices have skyrocketed, with single RF lenses often exceeding $2,500. Yet there exists a treasure trove of professional-grade optics hiding in plain sight: classic lenses that continue producing exceptional imagery at a fraction of contemporary prices.

Viltrox has been on a tear lately, dropping new products, including lenses, video monitors, flashes, and more. It seems like every other week they are releasing another new lens, and the latest from the company is the Viltrox 85mm f/1.4 Pro lens, which is sure to be popular with portrait shooters.

Six months ago, I predicted that Sony would release a new RX1R, guessing many of the specs, including the price. What I should also have predicted is the backlash that Sony would receive for releasing a camera that is so ludicrously expensive. Here’s why pricing this insane camera at five grand was exactly the right thing to do and why we should be happy about it.

The new Thypoch Simera 21mm f/1.4 lens isn’t a thing of subtlety. It’s heavy, unapologetically mechanical, and it demands a bit of muzzle discipline when carrying it around. Forget where you’re pointing it, and you may end up either receiving or handing out some bruises. And arguably, it’s not for everyone; it’s a big chunk of metal hanging off the end of your camera. It stands out, and if you’re looking for subtlety, there are other lenses—smaller lenses—that might fit the bill.

Wide angle lenses are notoriously tricky when it comes to distortion, and finding the right balance between quality, size, and cost can be tough. The Rokinon AF 14-24mm f/2.8 might be a lens you're considering, but does it check all your boxes?

Exploring a familiar location with fresh eyes is one of the best ways to discover something new about your photography. It pushes your creativity by forcing you to find new perspectives in places you think you already know.

Viltrox lenses are a better choice than Nikon’s Z-mount native lenses. There, I said it. And this is coming from someone who has used Nikon for 40 years and may even be somewhat of a “fanboy.” I’ve been impressed with Viltrox lenses for a few years now—and own three—but the new Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB full frame is a whole new level of impressive.

The most valuable photographs you've ever taken weren't the ones you saw immediately on your camera's LCD screen. They were the ones you had to wait for—sometimes a week, sometimes longer—wondering if that perfect moment you thought you captured actually materialized on film. This isn't nostalgia talking; it's psychology, and understanding it reveals something profound about how we value images in an age where we take more photos in a day than our grandparents took in a year.