Super Stars: 3 Digital Cameras with Astrophotography in Their Blood

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With features designed to make astrophotography easy, these digital cameras should be no-brainers for Astro fans.

There are cameras out there designed to make specific genres of photography easy. There are cameras designed for wildlife, sports, portraiture, and more. Believe it or not, there are even cameras designed just for Astrophotography. Whether you like capturing the Milky Way, deep space objects, or star trails, these cameras will help you do it all with ease. If you’re ready to shoot the stars, check out these three incredible cameras.

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3 User Friendly Mirrorless Cameras That Make Photography Easy

These Mirrorless cameras are packed with tech that will help you create stunning images in no time at all.

Mirrorless cameras on the market today are capable of so many things thanks to the technology they pack. Many coming into Mirrorless cameras think that these handheld computers are more difficult to use than older DLSRs. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Advanced IBIS systems, cutting Edge autofocus, incredible ergonomics, and AI makes these cameras pain-free. After the break, we have rounded up three of our favorite user friendly Mirrorless cameras that will make your life a whole lot easier.

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Small and Powerful: These Cameras are Perfect For Travel Photography

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These small yet incredibly powerful cameras make travel photography easy.

It has been a while since we’ve been able to talk about travel photography with any real meaning. The pandemic has stopped us in our tracks. Still, things do seem to be trending in the right direction. Hopefully, it will soon be safe to travel once again. With this in mind, perhaps it’s time for you to re-evaluate your travel photography gear. There have been many cameras released during the past year that are great for travel photography. The cameras we have rounded up here are all incredibly compact, but they’re mighty powerful. They’re all robust and can take a beating. These cameras have the latest and greatest autofocus systems and sensors that capture a ton of detail. Pair these travel photography cameras up with some lightweight primes, and you’ll have a perfect travel kit. Check out our five favorite cameras for travel photography after the break.

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Fast, Affordable Primes Were the Most Popular Lenses During Feb 2021

It’s that time of the month where we look at the gear you, our readers, have been snapping up. This roundup will focus on the most popular lenses for February 2021. If you’re interested in seeing which cameras have been finding new homes during February, check out this post. We’ve been seeing a trend over the last few months here at The Phoblographer. Fast, affordable primes are incredibly popular, especially for Sony Mirrorless cameras. This is really not surprising. The quality of even the most affordable lenses has gone through the roof in recent times. So, lets, dive in and see the most popular lenses for February 2021.

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Our Readers Love Fujifilm Cameras. Best Selling Cameras Feb 2021

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Fujifilm cameras have definitely been the flavor of the month.

Cupid has been out and about with his arrow during February, and he made many photographers fall in love with Fujifilm. This month, our readers have added many Fujifilm cameras to their personal collections. We’re not surprised. The Current lineup of Fujifilm cameras is really quite special. Another older DSLR camera that might surprise you well has also been doing well this month. After the break, we’ll share with you the best-selling cameras among our readers.

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The 5 Best Mirrorless Cameras for Enthusiastic Photographers

If you’re passionate about photography and ready to take things up a notch, you need to see these cameras for enthusiastic photographers.

Now is a great time to buy a dedicated camera. Over the last year or so, entry-level cameras for enthusiastic photographers have been flooding the market. Now, just because we say ‘entry-level,’ don’t for one second think you’ll be giving anything up. The Mirrorless cameras we’ve listed after the break are bursting at the seams with technology. They’re perfect for anyone who wants to take their photography to the next level. The best part is that these cameras are incredibly affordable. If you’re an enthusiastic photographer and want a camera that will wow you, check out these five options.

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Going Pro? Look at These 5 Professional Grade Mirrorless Cameras

These professional grade Mirrorless cameras are built tough and can do it all.

Are you ready to go pro? If so, you might be wondering if your current camera will be up to the demanding nature of professional photography. Your camera needs to perform in different situations, but it also needs to be as rugged as possible. Fortunately, a handful of professional grade Mirrorless cameras on the market fit this bill perfectly. All the cameras we’ve listed here are well suited to a professional photographer’s demanding role. They boast excellent autofocus systems, and have brilliant sensors that can help capture stunning images. They’re also built like tanks and will take anything you’ll throw at them, and have a great collection of lenses you can pair with them. If you think you need professional grade Mirrorless cameras, these are the five we recommend.

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3 Affordable (and Sharp) Macro Lenses That Deserve a Closer Look

These macro lenses are often overlooked, which is a shame because they are pure gold.

Macro photography has skyrocketed in popularity, thanks to the ongoing pandemic. This exciting and interesting genre can make everyday items in your home take on a whole new form. The world of macro photography is magical. Once it sucks you in, it’s hard to escape from the joy it brings. Not only can macro lenses make small objects appear larger than life, but they also double as excellent portrait lenses. Many think dedicated, specialized macro lenses cost an arm and a leg, but that’s not always the case. There are some absolute gems on the market that are affordable and that don’t compromise on image or build quality. After the break, we take a quick look at three macro lenses you can pick up without making your wallet cry.

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4 Unique Lenses That Will Help Produce Creative In-Camera Images

Forget Photoshop; these unique lenses will render special effects in-camera!

Have you ever wished that you could create unique images without having to use software like Photoshop? If only there were lenses that could produce dream-like effects and surreal bokeh. Well, good news, these lenses exist, and you can get them without breaking the bank. The lenses are available across multiple platforms, and they’ll get your creative juices flowing. So, if you want to be more creative and you want to spend more time away from your computer, you should really take a closer look at these four unique lenses.

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These Great Telephoto Primes Will Take Your Portraits To Another Level

If you love bokeh and like your subjects to pop out of the image, these telephoto primes should be on your camera.

There are many lenses for portraits on the market. You have 35mm primes, 50mm primes, and 85mm primes. All of these are fantastic and can help you capture the human form nicely. However, if you want maximum sharpness and bokeh, you should not overlook 135mm lenses. These telephoto primes offer fast apertures, incredible optics, and levels of compression that produce flattering images. They’re just about the perfect portrait lens. After the break, we’ll take a look at five telephoto primes that will help you produce jaw-dropping portraits.

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5 Versatile Lenses That Documentarians Love Using

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These lenses can survive the harshest conditions and won’t back down from any job you throw their way.

When out in the field, photographers need to capture a moment in the blink of an eye. If you’re a split second late, that moment is lost forever. Documentarians find themselves in these situations daily. They need lenses that can adapt to multiple situations and genres, and take a beating. The great news is that modern lenses are tough yet lightweight. They also have the ability to focus quicker than ever before. These versatile lenses can go from shooting close-ups to wides and on to telephoto images in a split second. These are all features of the incredibly versatile lenses listed here. After the break, you’ll find a lens for each of five popular systems. These lenses will have your back and won’t leave you wanting more.

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We Reviewed These Cameras That Double as the Best Webcams

These cameras make for fantastic webcams, and we’ve tested them to be sure!

Everyone needs a solid webcam these days. The good news is that your current camera can probably do just that. During the pandemic, manufacturers have been giving their cameras more capabilities. One of those involves being a solid webcam. On our YouTube, we’ve been showing lots of videos to test the autofocus on these cameras. They happen almost weekly on our Pro Camera Reviews show. More importantly, we’ve used them with a variety of lenses. Some have more lag, others just don’t have autofocus that can keep up. So here’s a roundup of great cameras that double as the best webcams.

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5 Lightweight Cameras That Will Help Keep You Nimble

Forget big and bulky, these powerful, lightweight cameras all weigh less than a 1lb!

Gone are the days where you needed to carry big, bulky cameras around to get top-notch image quality. Now, you can get your hands on Mirrorless cameras that are tiny. The lightweight cameras we’ve listed here are small in size. However, they’re big on features, and wow, they pack a punch. If you’re a photographer who likes to keep things light so that you can move quickly, these cameras might be for you. After the break, Join us to see which five lightweight cameras that all cost under $1,000 made our list.

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5 Bargain Lenses For Beginner Landscape and Cityscape Photographers

New landscape and cityscape photographers who don’t want to break the bank should check out these value-priced lenses.

If you want to join the ranks of landscape and cityscape photographers affordably, this roundup is for you. Landscape and cityscape photography are genres that many new photographers jump into first. There are dozens of opportunities to create great images all around you. If you’re here, though, by now, you’ll understand the importance of ditching your kit lens. When it comes to gear, nothing will improve your work faster than a new lens. The good news is that there are tons of fantastic, weather-sealed lenses for these genres that won’t destroy your wallet. After the break, we’ve rounded up five of our favorite affordable weather-sealed lenses. These lenses will serve landscape and cityscape photographers well.

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5 Mirrorless Cameras That Can Produce Beautiful Black and White Images

There’s something magical about creating black and white images, and these cameras will help you do those images justice.

There are plenty of Mirrorless cameras on the market that can produce beautiful color pictures. However, there aren’t many that can create jaw-dropping blacks and white images. The good news is that the few cameras that do black and white images in-camera come with price tags that make them available for every budget. So, whether you’ve got under $1,000 to spend or closer to $6,000, there’s a camera for you. After the break, we’ll take a closer look at five Mirrorless cameras that will help you create simply stunning black and white images.

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Four Great Weather-Sealed Cameras That Cost Under $1,000!

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If you need something that can take on mother nature and won’t break the bank, you should check out these weather-sealed cameras.

Weather sealing is something that only used to be found on the flagship models of cameras. Oh, how times have changed. You can now find cameras in all price brackets that aren’t afraid to get a little wet and are sealed well against dust and dirt. If your work requires you to sometimes be out in the elements, you need a camera that won’t quit on you in the heat of the moment. If you also need to watch your wallet, don’t worry; you still have options. After the break, we’ll share four weather-sealed cameras that cost less than $1,000 each.

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Tamron’s Cheap, Yet Great Primes Are January’s Most Popular Lenses

It’s no surprise that Tamron’s affordable, sharp, weather-sealed E mount primes top our list of most popular lenses.

Many of you have made the most of some great lens prices during January. Our readers who shoot with Sony, Nikon, and Fujifilm cameras have been snapping up lenses that reviewed incredibly well. These popular lenses are sharp, fast to focus, and most offer weather sealing. They all render gorgeous colors and bokeh too. After the break, we will share the five most popular lenses with our readers during January 2021.

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Sony, Fujifilm Top the List of the Most Popular Cameras in January 2021

You guys and gals have been busy adding these popular cameras to your personal collections!

We’ve made it through the first month of January 2021! Wow, this month has just blown by! There were only a few sales on cameras during January. Still, that didn’t stop you, our readers, from adding new gear to your collections. At the end of every month, we take a quick look at the most popular cameras among our readers. How do we decide which cameras are the most popular? We look at our sales data to see which cameras have sold the most. This month, APS-C cameras seem to be king of the castle. Find out which models of popular cameras have found new homes during January.

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10 Photography Gifts Under $400 for Your Loved One on Valentine’s Day

Here are some great photography gifts for the special photographer in your life.

Do you have a special person in your life who happens to be a photographer? If you’re on the hunt for a gift for your loved one Valentine’s Day, you’ve come to the right place. We have rounded up 10 photography gifts any photographer would love. We’ve suggested everything from filters to tripods and camera bags to fun cameras you’ll be able to use together. Jump on past the break to see some hot photography gifts to consider picking up for your loved one this Valentine’s day.

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5 Luxurious Camera Bags That Help Keep Things Classy

Carry your gear around (and protect it) in style with these luxurious camera bags.

There are lots of camera bags on the market that offer various levels of fit and finish. We published a roundup of quality, affordable camera bags not too long ago. Today, though, we’re going to focus on luxurious camera bags that will not only look fantastic with whatever you wear, they’ll also protect your cameras and lenses too. So, if you’re a photographer who likes the finer things in life and you love the feel and smell of leather, these luxurious camera bags could be for you. We’ve rounded up options that range in price from under $250 to over $400. Check out our top picks for luxurious camera bags after the break.

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4 Great Mirrorless Cameras Perfect for Bird and Wildlife Photography

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These Mirrorless cameras are built tough and have tracking capabilities that make them ideal for wildlife photography.

Birding and wildlife photography have both increased in popularity over the last year. The pandemic can be thanked for that. With so many photographers stuck at home, looking outside and capturing wildlife has become a nice way to pass the time and scratch our creative itches. However, birding and wildlife photography is not as easy as you may think. Thankfully, there are now cameras on the market with incredibly sophisticated autofocus systems that can track animals with ease. The best part is that there are cameras available for every budget. After the break, we have rounded up four of our favorite Mirrorless cameras for wildlife photography that will fit into every budget.

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