Posted 06/01/2022
Building on the popularity of last year’s 28-70mm f/2.8, Sigma has just announced the 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary. Portable, versatile, and all about wide angle, this sleek little zoom balances two of the most desirable assets in lens design: compactness and speed. And with those two attributes, this lens is positioned as a go-to choice for architecture, landscape, and travel shooting—instances where you value an ultra-wide field of
Canon is expanding its EOS R Series of mirrorless cameras with the introduction of two APS-C models: the R7 and R10. This is a notable announcement, since these are the first APS-C cameras are equipped with the RF mount, meaning they are fully compatible with existing full-frame RF lenses and, via an adapter, can work with EF and EF-S glass (
Since its launch in 2016, the G Master series has grown to include an impressive range of high-performing lenses for portrait photographers using Sony mirrorless cameras. Whether your priority is speed, flexibility, or bokeh, Sony has options. This article covers some of the most popular choices from the G Master series for photographers looking to elevate their portraiture with the best glass Sony has to offer.
A flagship is the premier model of a brand’s lineup. It’s considered to be the best, most important product of a series and boasts the strongest offerings of features and design. In Sony’s case, for the Alpha line, the flagship model is the a1. The a1 is undeniably the flagship Sony mirrorless camera, but what really distinguishes it from the other strong contenders in Sony’s lineup? What
Instead of an apron, food photographer Joanie Simon wears many hats—commercial and editorial imagemaker, recipe developer, photo educator, Blogger, YouTube Influencer, Livestreamer, and content creator extraordinaire. For more than a dozen years, Simon has built her brand into a powerhouse of creative content and learning, to whet the appetites of both foodies and photographers alike. Her straightforward approach to this specialized field is of value to shutterbugs at all levels of experience, from beginners on cell phones to experienced pros
Over the past 35 years, Sally Davies has photographed the streets of New York City with a mix of anthropological endurance and high style. But, despite her encyclopedic vision of the city’s exterior face, Davies became troubled by the thought that future generations would know nothing of the people living inside all the buildings she had pictured. Her resulting quest to photograph and interview New York residents in the spaces they call home “had wings right from the first day,” as she describes it—with people of different races, genders,
Posted 02/21/2022
The B&H video team is on set to test the new Panasonic Lumix GH6 Mirrorless Camera. Renowned for meshing high-spec video capabilities with portability, the GH6 boasts a new 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds sensor; 5.7K video at 30 fps; 4K video at 120 fps; and even ProRes recording along with updated stills features; improved image stabilization; and a higher-res EVF and LCD. The GH6 is the camera that makes the most of the Micro Four
Posted 02/15/2022
In 1972, the OM-1 35mm film camera brought pro performance to a smaller, more compact SLR. Today, OM SYSTEM is launching the digital OM-1, a Micro Four Thirds format flagship camera, and new M.ZUIKO 12-40mm f/2.8 and 40-150mm f/4 PRO zoom lenses. The OM-1 camera and its optics bring eye-watering specs to a smaller, lighter mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera system specifically designed for travel and adventure photography
by David Swindler · Posted 02/14/2022
We at B&H are excited to announce our partnership with the 2022 OUTSIDERS Photography Conference, to be held in person March 4-6, in Kanab, Utah, with a virtual attendance option also available. Geared toward landscape, wildlife, and nature photographers of all backgrounds and abilities, this conference will provide attendees with three days of valuable instruction from
Posted 02/09/2022
Sigma has announced the 20mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens for full-frame L and Sony E-Mount mirrorless cameras. The widest I-series lens to date, this compact prime shares the f/2 aperture and distinct craftsmanship of its predecessors while expanding coverage to include landscape, cityscape, and astrophotography. Wide, bright, and light, it is equally useful as a video lens, and particularly well suited for handheld vlogging and livestreaming.
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There is no wildlife or bird photography without a camera and lens, but I am here to tell you not to buy another piece of gear. It is not the camera or lens that will make you a better photographer; rather, the three things that will improve your wildlife photography are: to know your subject better, to know your gear better, and to know yourself better.
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Of these three, I think the first to address is to know your subject better. And that means research—reading, tutorials, conversations—and time in the field, with or without your
Posted 12/15/2021
We return to our annual Cameras of the Year conversation for today’s installment of the B&H Photography Podcast and, as usual, we welcome a member of the B&H staff who knows these cameras as well as anyone. In addition to being a pro photo sales specialist at the B&H SuperStore, Llinelva De Castro is a wedding and portrait photographer and former proprietor of a family photo studio, in Queens, NY. We are pleased to hear her insights on these featured cameras and to get her
I am a fool for design. Style is subjective. Design is art and, therefore, subjective. Does form follow function, or does function dictate form? In the world of photography, just like in many product lines, the camera has run the gamut, from utilitarian tool to work of art. Some of those utilitarian cameras were unintentionally beautiful and some cameras had attractive designs that got in the way of function. Regardless of success or failure, almost every major camera manufacturer has pushed products with radical designs.
Sometimes, a change
Another year dedicated to mirrorless, 2021 has been an exciting time for camera development. Some of the top trends of 2021 include the rise and introduction of mirrorless flagship cameras, mirrorless medium format becoming more accessible, and the increase in popularity of vlogging and content creator-aimed cameras. As cameras generally become better, there are essentially no “bad cameras” left on the market; manufacturers are aiming to push speed, breadth of features, and usability as the key assets for a successful camera in 2021.
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Posted 11/18/2021
Professional photography Tony Gale is back with an in-depth guide to camera and lens buying, specifically for Sony cameras and lenses. What is the difference between a full frame vs. crop sensor? Should you get a prime or zoom, wide angle or telephoto? What type of lens is perfect for wildlife, portraits, street photography, etc.? Gale answers all these questions and more!
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