Tips and Tricks
If you’re new to videography, one question you might have is: “How do I choose a shutter speed based on my chosen frame rate?” Selecting the right video shutter speed is critical to shaping the look and feel of your…
Lenses
The Tamron 20mm f/2.8 for Sony full-frame (and APS-C) cameras is a relatively low-cost alternative to the native Sony 20mm f/1.8 lens. The Tamron is about 1/3 the cost of the Sony, but how does it stack up in terms…
Lenses
A lot has been written about the many versions of the Helios 44 lens. It’s beloved by frugal photographers the world over for its dreamy / swirly bokeh, high availability on the used market, and of course the low price….
Cameras
The FujiFilm X100 series of fixed-lens rangefinder-style cameras are loved by many and for good reason. The X100S was the first in the series to feature Fuji’s XTRANS sensor; but is it still a viable camera some 7 years later?
Cameras
An APS-C point-and-shoot camera is a great way to pack quality images into a portable package, and the FujiFilm XF10 is a great example of that. But, did Fuji miss the mark on the XF10 by giving it a poor…
Lenses
The Meike 85mm f/1.8 for Sony full-frame cameras promises a lot of imaging punch at a very attractive price point, but does this manual focus lens deliver the goods on newer cameras like the Sony A7III? Read on for my…
Lenses
The Helios 44 is a mainstay of DSLR and mirrorless camera owners because with the right adapter, if will fit on just about any camera out there…and because it’s a great lens with unique bokeh. So how does it stack…
Lenses
Budget lenses were once only manual focus, but manufacturers of the low-cost optics are now adding autofocus to more models: the Samyang 35mm f/2.8 for Sony E-Mount bodies is one such example. It’s relatively cheap, small, and light…but is the…
Cameras
Used prices on the X-T2 and A7ii are in the same ballpark at this point, and both cameras’ fans tout the great dynamic range and high ISO capabilities. But can the X-T2’s smaller sensor really keep up with the full-frame…