If you’re an architecture fan or architectural photographer looking for your next Asian destination to shoot, we’ve got you covered. Previously, we’ve seen the urban geometry and color studies of Seoul and Hong Kong. Today, we’re adding to the list the stunning modern architecture of Shanghai, photographed by Belgian-born architect and photographer Kris Provoost.
The world of Mirrorless cameras is rapidly evolving, and with the increased competition in these Mirrorless market prices are falling rapidly. If you are on the hunt for a new camera, or perhaps some new lenses or accessories, and you want to save some money, you have come to the right place.
It’s a bold statement, but Allegory Goods, the creators of the Content Camera Strap, promises that it will be the only camera strap you’ll ever need. Why? Because it has three modes for all your shooting styles: neck strap, cross body strap, and wrist strap or leash. If you’re curious about modular camera straps, you might want to check this out, or even back it on Kickstarter.
There’s a trend in the design world to take old, non-functional cameras and to make them into cool pieces for apartment decorations. I mean, just imagine a candle lanterns but made out of a camera of some sort? If you’re one of those photographers that likes those Lens Mugs, then you’re probably going to adore all these cool decorations that you can get for your home at a pretty affordable price point.
Most likely to the surprise of many, the Contax T2 took the spot as the most expensive (and hyped) point and shoot camera you can get your hands on today. If you can pay for it, that is. In the last few years, prices for this premium camera have gone insane levels, thanks in part to the renewed interest in film photography. The other part, we can certainly tie to curious celebrities picking up the camera.
We collected our thoughts and expectations shortly before Photokina 2018 started, but some of the event’s biggest newsmakers still managed to surprise us. If you’re late to the party or haven’t been able to keep tabs with the flurry of announcements and product launches in the past few days, we’ve put together this round up for you to get updated with.
It’s always an exciting day when you pick up a new camera, but sometimes it can be a little hard to take it all in. From learning the new system, to picking out new lenses, there is a lot going on. Each platform has great glass to choose from, and there are some fantastic Sony lenses that are stellar performers which should be considered must haves.
November is already shaping up to be a great month for avid fans of ZEISS lenses as the latest in the Batis family, the ZEISS Batis 40mm f2 CF (Close Focus), is set to start shipping out that month. This new standard lens has a 40 mm fixed focal length and features a quick autofocus and an extremely short minimum focus distance. ZEISS claims that it’s the “most versatile” in the ZEISS Batis family, which means that its focal length makes it perfect for use in various situations “from portrait and street photography to landscape and architecture.”
Good camera bags that can hold up in the high demands world of photojournalism can be hard to find. For a bag to succeed in this role it will need to keep your gear secure, safe from bumps and bangs, keep it safe from the elements, and offer quick access to all of your gear.
Lets face it, tripods are not the most exciting accessory to talk about in the photography world. One thing that cannot be denied though is just how important it is to have a strong, sturdy tripod when you head outside to do landscape photography.