I’ve been using Laowa Nanomorph 1.5X Anamorphics for almost a year now. They have quickly become one of my favourite go-to lenses. Combining a clean look with a touch of anamorphic charm and subtle vintage tones, they have proven to be incredibly versatile for a wide range of projects. […]
When asked to review the HARMAN EZ35 Camera I expected the quirky results similar to a Lomo or Holga camera with associated strong vignetting and an overall lack of snap… NOT SO! This camera is truly a marvellous image maker! These photos are worth a thousand words and speak to […]
In the fast-changing world of photography and videography, having a reliable and versatile tripod is essential for capturing the perfect shot. The Vanguard VEO 3+ 263AB 160S, equipped with the new Dual-Axis Ball Head, stands out as a premium all-in-one tripod kit that caters to the diverse needs of photographers, […]
As a Cinematographer, I recently found myself navigating vast landscapes throughout the United States on a documentary road trip. Packing light for this project was essential due to the many planes, cars and ever-changing locations. I chose the Vanguard VEO Adaptor R44 bag because it fit into small plane […]
Full disclosure: I am an advanced photographer, but not a pro. I live in beautiful Quebec city and I have been shooting for the last 20+ years, mainly products, events, sports and weddings. I buy and sell photo gear on eBay since 1999 full time (seller ID: Fullphoto) and I […]
The PHOTONews team recently attended two trade shows: Salon de la Photo presented by Gosselin and ProFusion by Vistek. Visitors to these shows were the first to see the new Elinchrom THREE in Canada. We setup a complete studio that included EasiFrame® and Tether Tools. If you missed these shows […]
Mirrorless cameras are notorious for draining batteries in a hurry. They’ve gotten better but due to how they work, mirrorless will always be more power hungry than a DSLR. hähnel has recently updated many of their Extreme Battery with even more capacity in addition to their industry-leading protection and durability. hähnel […]
As the sun rises later and sets earlier, and let’s not talk about that time change, there are less hours of good light for outdoor photography. The dropping temps and inclement weather (there’s already been snow in Alberta, Manitoba and Northern Ontario) further drive many photographers to their caves .. […]
It was almost a year ago when my photo enthusiast friend asked me to go to Vistek’s ProFusion in Toronto: “PLEEEAAASE go with me; I don’t want to go by myself!” Not that I didn’t want to go, but there was so much else going on with life and work […]
In order to put the capabilities of the brand new Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD to the test, I decided to go to Rivard Compétition in Portneuf, a small town located west of Quebec . This is a family-owned automotive workshop that has specialized in the restoration of venerable […]
