The first month of the year has come and gone already, and a lot of you have been busy over the last 31 days by adding some cool photography gear to your collections. We have to say you all have great taste! In this roundup, we will take a quick look at ten items that were picked up by our readers, who are no doubt now enjoying their new toys! There are some surprises in the list this month too, and their inclusions warm our hearts! Join us after the break to see the photography gear that your fellow readers have put their hands on this month.
Have you ever been in an editing rut where no matter what you do, you just don’t like the results you’re getting? Perhaps you want to find a new style, apply new techniques, or make the editing process go quicker after a long day of shooting. This LR presets bundle is just what you need, and with over 1 million combo’s that can be used, you will never be left wanting or needing more again. The best part, for a limited time, this LR presets bundle is just $29.99. Join us after the break for more details.
Natural light is both a blessing and a curse for portrait photography. If the light is good, it’s easy to get beautiful and interesting results out of it. Otherwise, you practically can’t work with it and will have no choice but to use flash. Therefore, half of the work is looking for the kind of natural light that works for the look you want. In a quick video, Sean Tucker brings some tips for finding natural light when shooting portraits, even in locations where it may seem to be difficult to shoot in.
As we all know, Canon has come out with all guns blazing when it comes to their RF mount lenses, and it doesn’t look like they will be running out of ammo any time soon. According to a new report, a Canon RF 135mm f1.4 lens could be in the works, and while this makes us salivate, our biceps are already starting to weep. Join us after the break for some of the juicy details about this potential lens.
People spend years of their life perfecting their craft. They invest thousands of dollars in education and equipment, sacrificing social events and family time so they can focus on improving their skill set. They do all of this because they hope that one day all the hard work will make them become a highly-skilled photographer. Only to be told that once they enter the pool of creatives, that good photography is subjective? Yeah, right.
Are you looking to build your library of lenses on the cheap? Perhaps you need accessories or presets and tutorials? You’re in the right place. For a limited time, you can get the Olympus 45mm f1.8 prime for just $209.14, the Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 with Nikon F Mount for $598.98 ($610.35 Canon EF), and the razor-sharp Sony 90mm f2.8 macro is only $998! Need some Lightroom presets, how does 4,000 sound for just $29? Sounds great to us. Perhaps a new tripod or bag is in order? The sturdy Vanguard VEO 2 235CB is only $149.99, and the excellent Portage Supply Kenora 4th Gen Backpack is a steal at just $79! Join us after the break to see all of the incredible lens deals and deep discounts on accessories and more.
Among the photography trends that have been enjoying some sort of renewed interest in recent years is 3D photography or stereoscopic photography. As part of the film photography revival, the technique has found its way into the creative tools (and Instagram feeds) of photographers who are charmed by the unique results. The 3D film cameras, of course, are quirky curiosities of their own. Among them is the Nimslo 3D camera from the 1980s, which today’s featured vintage camera commercial has dubbed “a miracle in photography” and “the most important new camera in your lifetime.”
The mountains often provide a spiritual experience not only for travelers seeking adventure but also for creatives seeking inspiration. Anyone who has photographed the world’s most breathtaking peaks can attest to that fact, as our previous features on the Dolomites for example, also show. The latest to join our favorite photos of dramatic peaks were taken by Madrid-based adventure and travel photographer Javi Lorbada.
These days, sharing photos is just a matter of tapping away on our smartphones and sending photos from our camera roll on social media and messaging apps. Quick, easy, and convenient. Modern. Back in the days, however, you need to have something tangible if you want to share a photo with family and friends. You need to have a print, as this nostalgic Kodak commercial from decades past reminds us!
Many of you are of the philosophy that you hate zoom lenses, but the Panasonic 70-200mm f4 OIS Lumix S Pro is genuinely one of the most capable that we’ve tested for the system. Thus far, I’ve found it to be the fastest focusing lens that L mount has. That’s great news for photojournalistic photographers in addition to those that shoot weddings and events. You’re going to get great photos from it too, but be sure to make a lot of space in your camera bag. Combined with the size of the Panasonic S1, you’ll see that it’s really large.