The first is that wide aperture, which lets in a ton of light I do a lot of night photography, so a fast lens is much appreciated and provides great separation between the subject and the background. That gets really interesting when combined with its relatively close minimum focus distance of 5.

Put it all together, and you end up with a lens that can get detailed, up-close images that still give a sense of the environment that the subject is in.

A 24mm-equivalent wide-angle lens designed specifically for Fujifilm X-mount mirrorless cameras. In fact, I almost never stop this lens down to a smaller aperture. Soft lenses and those vintage vibes do have their place and are charming in their own right, but this lens is sharp.

Di Benedetto, writer, commerce. If you value a lightweight kit above all else, you can shell out for a carbon fiber version of the travel tripod. It weighs 0. Peak Design also says the carbon fiber version is 20 percent more stable.

Lightweight aluminum travel tripod that includes a protective soft case, an Arca-compatible standard plate, a mobile mount, a hex tool with a carrying clip, and a bushing removal tool for maintenance.

This basic tripod lets me easily set up my phone — of whatever size — on a flat service to take a photo or watch a movie. I can wrap the flexible legs around a nearby shelf support or pole for a higher perspective or simply fold the legs together to create a selfie stick.

A few months after I got the original, I picked up one of the mini GorillaPods , which took up less space in my backpack. A versatile mini tripod that can convert a straight or curved grip handle and an object mount.

I also love all the accessories for it. I have the hand strap that makes the camera more secure in my hands. I also have a top handle for better control for certain types of video. You can kit it out entirely into a very near-professional camera rig or just add the specific accessory you need at that moment.

It also makes mounting the camera a breeze. Form-fitting full cage to protect your Sony camera. While modern camera sensors allow us to use more natural light than ever before, flash is still necessary for event photography — in particular, off-camera flash OCF.

MagMod makes some clever accessories to allow you to quickly swap modifiers in and out on top of your flash head. The real trick is how they attach and detach with magnets hence the name , making a quick swap or combining a grid and gel super easy.

Just about every wedding photographer I work with these days has one of these in their kit bag for lighting a dance floor, outdoor portraits, or just about anything else. This camera softbox is simple to set up and includes a built-in storage pocket, integrated gel slot, and magnet-attaching honeycomb grid for light control.

Before I received my Caden camera backpack, I was just using the carrying case that came with my Sony camera. If I want to carry the backpack without my camera, I can easily unzip and collapse the inner drawer. The laptop portion is tight but fits my inch MacBook Pro with and without my laptop sleeve.

Comfortable laptop bag with a quick-access waterproof drawer for camera equipment. This Think Tank rolling bag is what I use for almost every on-location shoot. When it comes to photography, there are many options available. However, if you want to achieve professional-grade results, a DSLR camera is necessary.

These cameras, like luxury cars, often feature top-of-the-line components, from the body to the lenses. Particular parts of a DSLR camera, such as advanced technology, can significantly raise the price as they are not as commonly available as other camera components.

What makes these components so expensive? The primary factor that drives the cost of a DSLR camera is the size of its sensor. Compared to those used in standard camcorders or point-and-shoot cameras, the sensor in a DSLR camera is significantly larger.

This increase in size leads to lower production yields and hence the higher cost of DSLR cameras in comparison to other types of cameras.

While other cameras may offer several hundred thousand pixels per image, a DSLR camera can capture several million pixels per image. The cost of creating such a high-quality sensor, along with the resources and research required, contributes to the higher price point of DSLR cameras.

While the sensor is a major contributor to the high cost of DSLR cameras, specialized systems also add to the expense.

These include mechanical shutter systems, mirror systems, matrix metering systems, and high-speed processing chips. In addition, the high-resolution capability of DSLR cameras requires them to process large amounts of data quickly, which adds to the cost.

Similar processes are used in point-and-shoot cameras and camcorders, but their relatively lower resolution means that the final image quality is not as high. All the systems within a DSLR camera are designed to improve image quality, and the use of high-quality parts for the internal components and body also contributes to the higher cost.

Leicas are known for their high cost, but this is not solely due to their luxury brand image. The Leica M line of cameras and lenses, in particular, are known for their high cost.

The main reason for the high cost of Leica cameras and lenses is the quality and craftsmanship that goes into their production.

One of the main reasons for this is that Leicas are handcrafted. Every single component of the camera, from the screws to the motherboard, is assembled by hand by skilled workers. This process is time-consuming and requires considerable skill, which is what makes Leica cameras worth the high cost. Another reason for the high cost of Leicas is that they are only made in one place: Germany.

Unlike other camera companies that have factories in multiple countries, Leica centralizes its production in Germany, which adds to the cost.

Additionally, Leicas are not mass-produced and are made in small batches, which affects supply and demand, driving up the cost. Leicas are also known for their longevity, both in terms of the shelf life of the camera and the lifetime of their lenses.

Leica cameras are built to last, and many photographers have held onto their Leica lenses for decades. This durability and longevity make the initial high cost more attractive in the long run. Lastly, Leicas are built to be durable, both in the lenses and the camera body.

They are made with durable metal, which makes them resistant to wear and tear. This, combined with handcrafted workmanship, centralized production, longevity, and supply and demand, all contribute to the high cost of Leicas.

They are highly sought after for their sharpness, bokeh quality, and of course, their high price tag. In the past, lenses with extreme aperture were typically only decent in terms of image quality when shot wide open but improved substantially when stopped down.

However, recent advancements in lens technology have resulted in improved sharpness when shot wide open. Sony G Master lenses also offer great bokeh and fast focusing speeds. Despite their high quality, they still tend to be more affordable than comparable lenses from other brands. The video below delves deeper into the reasons behind their high cost.

Production costs and quality standards set by manufacturers are two of the main reasons for the high cost of professional lenses. There is very little human involvement in the manufacture of consumer-grade lenses, which are fabricated in batches in an automated fashion.

Professional lenses use only the highest-grade optics, which go through rigorous testing and inspection before they are used.

In high-end professional lenses, glass elements are hand-pressed, shaped, and handled by experienced engineers, who run both visual and computerized inspections to detect potential problems. Additionally, the physical assembly of lenses and the components within them differ significantly.

The production costs of professional lenses are always higher than those of consumer lenses. Andrew is CNET's go-to guy for product coverage and lead photographer for Europe. When not testing the latest phones, he can normally be found with his camera in hand, behind his drums or eating his stash of home-cooked food.

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This one from Fotopro is an option for shoots with higher demand. The OM-1 Mark II has certainly caused a stir. I had the opportunity to test some permanent LED lights. Designed primarily for video, I thought I would also try them out for photography as I am soon setting up a home studio, so I ran them through a series of tests to see how they fared.

I recently reviewed the Neewer Litetrip LT35 tripod. It was one of two that were sent to me to try. The second was the TP Also a carbon fiber travel tripod, this one was quite dissimilar from the first, offering a very distinct experience. If you had asked me a few years ago what I thought of Neewer gear, my reply would not have been positive.

However, recently I have been testing their newest releases, and I am impressed with what I found. It was a one-of-a-kind lens and a large and heavy one. Canon released an RF version, and it is not only smaller and lighter, it offers an even wider field of view. After years of not owning a camera bag, I now have the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L.

I used it for traveling because of its security; unusually, I was transporting a lot of expensive gear. Here's what I concluded about it. Back in , I received the Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 for review. My experiences with this mirrorless MFT camera were positive. Now, six years later, Panasonic sent me the second version: the Lumix DC-G9 II.

I used it under extreme weather conditions at the Opal Coast in France. The truth is that tripods are always tedious to bring around when traveling, but for a lot of us, it is an absolute necessity.

This new tripod from SmallRig offers a feature that goes beyond what the form factor shows. With so many different products on the market, it's easy to get lost in trying to pick the perfect one for you.

So many brands, so many modifiers, and so much to learn. What if there was an almost perfect kit for beginners? Well, this might just be it.

All manufacturers, of any worth, are continually enhancing the features of their cameras. Fujifilm is one of these manufacturers, with one of the highest pixel count APS-C sensors, and their range of affordable medium format cameras puts pressure on other manufacturers to keep up in some aspects.

When I saw earlier this year that Kenko had released a tiny toy digital camera, I had to try it. Before using it, I wondered if it could create unique images. After seeing the results, I'm left wondering: is this the worst camera ever made? I certainly believe so. And while the options for an equivalent 35mm lens for Fujifilm cameras have been scarce, there are good ones out there.

Does this one fit well? Does it stand out? Is it better than some Fujifilm offerings? As an avid advocate for iPhone photography, I have written a ton of articles on the matter.

However, I never reviewed the actual device I am using for my photos. Having had it for a year, it's time to give the iPhone 14 Pro a long-term review, as well as answer the question of upgrading to the 15 Pro.

Just over two months ago, I traveled to the Isle of Mull in Scotland to review Exascend's GB CFExpress Type A card, which I absolutely adored.

I have now been sent the 1TB version of the card, which offers even more in performance, so last week I took a trip to a local hide to photograph Kingfishers. Let's see how I got on. Fujifilm users have had their options rather limited when it came to wide angle fast-aperture zooms.

How does it compete? Is it worth considering? Vivid green forests, melty brown chocolate, voluptuous red lips: color is the reason that compels so many of us to reach for our cameras. When I was approached about reviewing Datacolor's Spyder Checkr Photo, I was skeptical.

Color is one of the most-often stated reasons clients approach me. Was this little device just another gimmick marketed to chroma junkies, or was it a tool that would fine tune my color-centric work?

Sure, it sounds too good and perhaps the result of one too many drinks. But I assure you, it's true. If you're looking to set up your off-camera flash game, this is the unit for you.

Here are my thoughts. However, it's even more remarkable when you see that a particular tool was tailored specifically for the kind of usage that you require. I am a big advocate for tethering.

It helps me do a lot of things, from teamwork to backups and more. However, when going on location, this can become a challenge. What do you take, and what do you leave out? Well, here is my on-location tethering setup for If you're like me, you have a whole bunch of small photography bits—cables, connectors, SD cards, batteries, and more—in your camera bag.

If you were to use a different bag, you'd have to take all of them out and transfer them over. That's how I lived for the first couple of years of my career, and it was awful.

As photographers, we often go through many modifiers to find the right one, and this may just be my new go-to. With its low cost, portable form factor, and ease of setup, the Aputure Lantern could be right for you too. Towards the end of last year, ON1 released the latest version of its software.

Some fabulous new tech on the market that is making our lives as photographers and videographers evermore easy. The Hohem MIC Wireless Lavalier Microphone is released today. I found it a great addition to my arsenal of tools that exceeded my expectations.

The discussion of what kind of glass is better for documentary photography has been around since the beginning of the genre itself over a century ago. Some swear by using primes only, while many prefer the versatility of a zoom. What are the benefits?

What are the downsides? It seems more and more, competitors are showing up in the COB LED lighting world, and this is no exception. Having been a Profoto user for most of my career, I have experienced pretty much everything they have to offer.

I have bought a substantial amount of Profoto equipment myself and use it as my daily driver. Being a huge investment, I wondered if it was worth it.

Well, here are my results. Much to the dismay of OM System camera owners, other camera brand users have been buying up all the OM System EE-1 Dot sights and the stocks have disappeared.

Canon, Nikon, and Sony readers, please ignore this article about how useful they are. The Canon Speedlite EL-1 is a high-performance, professional-grade, weather-resistant flash, designed to meet the demands of the most demanding photographers.

It features a powerful guide number of 60m ft at ISO , an insanely fast recycle time of 0. It also has a built-in LED modeling light for precise lighting control and a heavy-duty construction that will withstand the rigors of professional everyday use.

There are a lot of photographic accessories on the market, and some are more pleasing than others. Peak Design is a brand that never ceases to impress, and their latest collaboration with Sitka became a huge hit and sold out immediately.

Here's why. When I test new gear, I try to incorporate it into my everyday carry kit and use it on actual assignments and stories to see how it performs under real-world conditions. Sometimes, a piece of kit that looks great or has fantastic specs underperforms in the field; other times, you get something that exceeds expectations.

When I look back on the end of , it'll be at Wacom's One 13 Touch. You can treat your channel like your feed on any other social media site, sharing your adventures and interests with friends.

Eventually, though, with a bit of luck, work, and some compelling content, you can pass the magical 1,subscriber threshold and start making money from your hobby. But first, you need a vlog. And to record a vlog, you need a camera, at the very least. Geoffrey Morrison has been a professional writer and photographer for 20 years.

He has written extensively about cameras for multiple publications, and for most of the past decade he has been a digital nomad, doing travel writing and photography for outlets such as Wirecutter, The New York Times, CNET, and Forbes. He also has his own YouTube channel , which features lots of vlogging footage.

Arriana Vasquez is a senior updates writer for Wirecutter and has contributed to our guides to tripods , tripods for smartphones , and instant cameras. She is also a photographer at a product studio, where she shoots everything from antique charms to zebra-print leggings.

He has been following a variety of daily vloggers since , and he has even made some vlogs of his own, chronicling the build season of his robotics team. However, if you want to make money, it is unquestionably a job. Many YouTubers get burned out facing the constant hustle of producing new videos that must perform, or else they lose their income.

It will take time for you to streamline your process, get used to being on camera, and figure out whether this is something you really want to do. Start with the gear you have, learn the job, and then upgrade your gear later, if you decide to stick with it.

Consider the advice of Kika and Dan, the duo behind Sailing Uma , a channel about buying an aging sailboat, fixing it up, and learning how along the way.

At this writing, their channel has , subscribers and over 95 million views. Karl Smallwood, creator of Fact Fiend , has , subscribers and million views at this writing.

As the adage goes, the best camera is the one you have with you. This is true for vlogging, as well. Any current smartphone—even models a few years old—can record videos that look fine on YouTube.

The benefit of using your phone, or whatever camera you already have, is that you can get used to the process of making vlogs before you spend lots of extra money. That said, upgrading your camera can result in better-looking video and help you get shots and clips not possible with a phone.

In some cases, our pick for the best action camera is a logical option. We also favor more portable cameras for this purpose. This gimbal effectively stabilizes video shot with even the shakiest hands, while offering useful features such as a built-in tripod and an integrated selfie stick.

The first is a gimbal. These motorized handles counteract your arm and hand movement, stabilizing the phone so that you can record smooth video with no distracting bouncing. The Insta Flow is the best phone gimbal because of its approachability, compact size, long-lasting battery, and helpful built-in accessories.

It creates far smoother video than what a phone can do internally, or what you can get from any software stabilization you can add in post-production. The GorillaPod works as a small tripod and a selfie stick, and it can grip surfaces for a variety of placement options.

For many videos, you might not want to have to hold your phone or camera at all. Doing so gives you many additional creative options, not to mention the freedom to use both hands. For something small that can work as a handle and can grip fence poles, benches, railings, and lots of other objects for stability, we like the Joby GorillaPod 1K Kit.

It can also work as a short selfie stick. To connect your phone to the tripod , you also need the Square Jellyfish Metal Spring Tripod Mount , which has a rotating mount that can hold any size phone comfortably and can serve as a stand on its own. Bad audio will alienate potential viewers faster than anything else.

Even if you plan on recording only indoors, a good microphone will make your voice more prominent and more professional sounding, and it has the potential to reduce room noise and echoes.

Just about any brand-name mic will sound better than the one built into your phone. Here are some options that we like for use with phones. This mic offers clear, full sound and easy connection to any computer.

The Yeti has been our pick since and has come out on top during every retest of available microphones. This is a microphone that both amateurs and professionals turn to for their voice or music work, and it will last for years. This mic mounts to your phone to give you better sound with minimal fuss.

It includes a wind reducer to improve outdoor recording. It comes in three flavors: the Me-L for Apple phones , the Me-C for Android phones with USB-C , and a version for any phone with a headphone jack. It has a cardioid heart-shaped pickup pattern to better separate your voice from background noise.

On the back is a headphone jack, which allows you to monitor or listen to your recordings without removing the mic.

Each version also comes optionally in a kit that includes a grip, an LED light, and a furry wind reducer. Compact, light, yet able to record stabilized 4K video, this made-for-vlogging camera represents a great step up for beginners.

It also records stereo audio with a clever top-mounted directional mic. The flip-out screen lets you easily frame selfie shots, and the built-in optical image stabilization smooths out your movements. The ZV-1 II is capable of recording better video than a phone for two main reasons.

The first is its 1-inch stacked sensor, which is significantly larger than the image sensors found in most mainstream cell phones. It also offers a smooth 2. On the touchscreen, you can choose your focus point, start or stop recording, and access commonly used settings, including the shutter speed and ISO.

Numerous software features built into the camera make it great for vlogging, as well. For starters, with the touch of a button, you can enable a soft bokeh blur to separate you or your subject from the background.

In addition, the fast autofocus can quickly lock in on you, on a separate subject, and then back to you. It can also identify your face and stay focused on you if you move around in the frame.

The body itself is nicely designed, too, with well-placed grips for you to hold the camera securely multiple ways. On the downside, the screen might be hard to see in bright light, and the camera gives you no way to monitor your audio levels since it lacks a headphone jack.

Turning on Active Steadyshot causes the camera to apply a slight crop to recorded clips, but we still fit comfortably within the frame for selfie footage.

For the features it offers and its overall performance, that is a very good price—in our research, we found many other cameras that offered less for more money. On the plus side, the ZV-1 has IBIS, so its photos and videos are just a little less shaky than those of the ZV-1 II.

Offering high-resolution, highly stabilized video, a forward-facing screen, and a waterproof body, this action camera is perfect for outdoor, active vlogs. The GoPro Hero12 Black is our favorite action camera for two main reasons: image quality and stabilization.

Both of those factors make it an excellent vlogging camera if your vlog includes any sort of energetic outdoor activity. Maxing out at 5. That resolution allows you to crop your footage to zoom in. And its audio performance is good, thanks to a group of built-in microphones, though in most cases you should consider using an external mic.

The image quality is no match for what you can get with a larger-sensor camera such as the Sony ZV-1 II or especially the Sony α However, the Hero12 Black creates a vibrant, detailed image in bright light and works fairly well in low light.

No action camera can handle true low-light situations. The two features of the Hero12 Black that help make it a great vlogging camera are its forward-facing screen and its multiple field-of-view options. The color forward-facing screen is small but lets you easily set up selfie shots.

In addition, the Hero12 Black lets you more easily record vertical and horizontal content at the same time. So if you create videos for YouTube aspect ratio and TikTok , for example, recording aspect-ratio videos with the Hero12 Black makes it easier to use the same recorded footage for both.

For more advanced users, the Hero12 Black can also record bit log for easier post-production color grading, and you can enable time-code synchronization to more easily sync footage across multiple cameras. This feature is also available in the slightly cheaper GoPro Hero11 Black , but the Hero12 Black has better battery life and is worth the extra money.

It includes a plastic frame that encloses the camera, plus a built-in microphone and two mounts for either a wireless mic or a small LED light. On the rear are a 3. Although the Hero12 Black is an excellent action camera, it is still an action camera. This APS-C mirrorless camera offers excellent image quality with 4K video, and it does so for a reasonable price.

Most likely this means you already have a monetized channel and know what you need from your footage. It can shoot extremely high-quality video, including 4K at 60 frames per second, with the option for bit log recording for easier post-production color correction.

The α can also record in-camera time-lapses and 4K at fps for high-resolution slow-motion video.

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Was this little device just another gimmick marketed to chroma junkies, or was it a tool that would fine tune my color-centric work? Sure, it sounds too good and perhaps the result of one too many drinks. But I assure you, it's true. If you're looking to set up your off-camera flash game, this is the unit for you.

Here are my thoughts. However, it's even more remarkable when you see that a particular tool was tailored specifically for the kind of usage that you require.

I am a big advocate for tethering. It helps me do a lot of things, from teamwork to backups and more. However, when going on location, this can become a challenge. What do you take, and what do you leave out?

Well, here is my on-location tethering setup for If you're like me, you have a whole bunch of small photography bits—cables, connectors, SD cards, batteries, and more—in your camera bag. If you were to use a different bag, you'd have to take all of them out and transfer them over. That's how I lived for the first couple of years of my career, and it was awful.

As photographers, we often go through many modifiers to find the right one, and this may just be my new go-to. With its low cost, portable form factor, and ease of setup, the Aputure Lantern could be right for you too.

Towards the end of last year, ON1 released the latest version of its software. Some fabulous new tech on the market that is making our lives as photographers and videographers evermore easy.

The Hohem MIC Wireless Lavalier Microphone is released today. I found it a great addition to my arsenal of tools that exceeded my expectations. The discussion of what kind of glass is better for documentary photography has been around since the beginning of the genre itself over a century ago.

Some swear by using primes only, while many prefer the versatility of a zoom. What are the benefits? What are the downsides? It seems more and more, competitors are showing up in the COB LED lighting world, and this is no exception. Having been a Profoto user for most of my career, I have experienced pretty much everything they have to offer.

I have bought a substantial amount of Profoto equipment myself and use it as my daily driver. Being a huge investment, I wondered if it was worth it. Well, here are my results. Much to the dismay of OM System camera owners, other camera brand users have been buying up all the OM System EE-1 Dot sights and the stocks have disappeared.

Canon, Nikon, and Sony readers, please ignore this article about how useful they are. The Canon Speedlite EL-1 is a high-performance, professional-grade, weather-resistant flash, designed to meet the demands of the most demanding photographers.

It features a powerful guide number of 60m ft at ISO , an insanely fast recycle time of 0. It also has a built-in LED modeling light for precise lighting control and a heavy-duty construction that will withstand the rigors of professional everyday use.

There are a lot of photographic accessories on the market, and some are more pleasing than others. Peak Design is a brand that never ceases to impress, and their latest collaboration with Sitka became a huge hit and sold out immediately.

Here's why. When I test new gear, I try to incorporate it into my everyday carry kit and use it on actual assignments and stories to see how it performs under real-world conditions. Sometimes, a piece of kit that looks great or has fantastic specs underperforms in the field; other times, you get something that exceeds expectations.

When I look back on the end of , it'll be at Wacom's One 13 Touch. That's where it's going to start for me. I'm a bit older, and I've been using Photoshop for decades with a mouse. I was curious if I'd learn that the phrase about teaching dogs new tricks, old as this one may be, would prove to be true or not.

Let's also take a look at whether the entry-point price for the One 13 Touch should tempt the rest of us who haven't jumped yet. This tripod was so different from all others in the market when it was released four years ago. Skylum has completed its trilogy of new Generative AI tools with the addition of Generative Expand.

The company has already released GenErase and GenSwap. Do you calibrate your screen? Sigma continues to grow their line of small, fast, budget-friendly lenses for APS-C cameras. Just before I travelled to the Isle of Mull, Scotland for a week, Exascend offered me the opportunity to review their CFexpress Type A card, and I was very excited to give this a shot!

Having only ever used SD cards before on my Sony cameras, would I notice a difference? When it comes to artificial lighting, small and portable lights can be as valuable as having larger and more powerful light sources.

With an option that requires no cables and can be used virtually anywhere, this light from SmallRig definitely has a lot to offer. Now that it's out for Nikon as well, I finally got a copy. After two weeks of shooting both stills and video with this lens, I regret how long I've taken to test it, because I believe It's my favorite lens of all time.

Speaking for wildlife and landscape photographers, we all seem to be interested in the fast glass especially if it's longer than mm or wider than 24mm , better battery life, more frames per second, higher resolution, and a weather-sealed robust body that can take a licking.

But, when the weather turns cold, there's something we can't shoot without: gloves. Available as part of a kit or sold individually, this lens performs exceedingly well.

Although there are other lenses with a similar focal range for the X-mount system, and great ones at that, this lens should not be dismissed as merely a kit lens, as it produces some great results. Sigma is constantly increasing their range of contemporary lenses for various mounts.

The quality of these lenses is constant in terms of build and sharpness, and with each new lens, we already know that the high quality we expect is there.

Lights are perhaps some of my favorite things to review. This time around, I decided to give budget lights a try, more notably Godox. It shocked me, somewhat. Read on to find out why. A few weeks ago, I reviewed the Bluetti AC60 compact power station.

This device was already great on its own. But, I had a critique about its capacity of only Wh. Today, I show how to extend the AC60 to become the perfect power solution for the road and the office.

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