Photographers and videographers are always looking for new ways to get light exactly where they want it. Lighting small spaces has always been a challenge. I’ve used everything from flash lights to very expensive fibre optics and dedicated strobe units. The choices for video lighting have been very limited. The […]
Photographers love gadgets. I love gadgets! I really love gadgets that are both fun and useful! The Yelangu L4X Motorized Dolly is definitely one of those gadgets that is both fun and useful. L4X will run on flat surfaces or slider tracks in a straight line, almost any angle […]
Tether cables, especially the recognizable orange Tether Tools cables, are a vital addition to every photographer’s camera kit. If you’re like me, keeping gear organized and tidy can be a bit of a challenge. That’s where Starter Tethering Kits come in. In the past, if you wanted a Starter Tethering […]
The past year and a half has presented some struggles for many photographers. However, one of the best things to come from this is the extra time we have to learn and hone our crafts. It’s also allowed many of us to get out of our comfort zones. This is […]
Speedlight photographers haven’t had much to get excited about lately. Many thought the industry was passing them by. Thankfully, FRIO has just been waiting for the right opportunity! FRIO products are geared specifically to speedlight photographers – providing unique, inventive and very useful solutions for mounting your speedlights almost anywhere […]
hähnel, the world leader in aftermarket batteries for cameras, has recently released some interesting and exciting new products as well as some important updates. There is a new battery for Nikon Z50 and Zfc cameras, updated batteries compatible with the latest Z cameras and new Sony video batteries. HL-EL25 for […]
Tethered photography has become one of the greatest boons to photography. Images are sent to your computer, so you don’t need to worry about running out of memory cards. You can change exposure settings from your computer. Most tethering software will let you apply your presets as the photo is […]
One of the most frequently asked questions I get is: “Can I use a teleconverter with my lens?” There’s no simple answer, but I’ll explain as best I can why you can and can’t, and why you should and shouldn’t. What is a Teleconverter? A teleconverter is like a mini-lens […]
We’re all familiar with common filters – you spin them onto the front of your lens. These are great for most uses, but what if you want to use gradient filters? What if your lens doesn’t have filter threads, such as the Laowa 12mm or 10-18mm? H&Y has been working […]
Photographers nowadays carry a small collection of batteries – for each camera system, action cameras, drones, speedlights, triggers and more. Unfortunately, those batteries also have their own chargers. If you’re travelling, you can easily fill one bag with all your chargers. Or you can risk not bringing a charger. If […]
