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by Bjorn Petersen · Posted 10/16/2023
You might hear it all the time: "Protect your prints by storing them archivally" or "This paper is archival-rated for X years" or "Keep your film safe by storing it in an archival box." Whatever it is, it's easy to gather that you need to store your tangible photographic media in archival conditions to prolong its lifespan to the fullest and to ensure it looks just as good in several years as it does today.
What Is Archival?
The term "archival" is thrown around a lot in the world of storage and display methods for film and prints, but what
Posted 10/14/2023
Photographing in a studio is not always an option for portrait sessions. In Part 3 of this four-part series, Sony Artisan of Imagery Tony Gale explains how to plan your photo shoot and then create great portraits—in any location.
0:00 - Introduction
4:22 - In this Webinar
5:43 - What is a Location Photoshoot?
6:46 - Planning
8:11 - Location vs. Environmental Portraiture
11:58 - Finding a Location
19:36 - Permits
29:59 - How to Choose Gear
35:11 - Lighting
Do you have any portrait photography tips to share? Please do so in the Comments
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted 10/13/2023
B&H is back from break and, if you like lenses, we have great news for you. Nikon has the biggest launch of the bunch with the NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S Lens. Its phase fresnel element makes this lens smaller and lighter than traditional super teles. Meanwhile, Canon went in the complete opposite direction with the RF
Posted 10/13/2023
In this video, landscape photographer Sapna Reddy teaches you how to create strong visual stories in your nature images.
0:00 - Introduction
0:18 - Seek Originality
0:42 - Recognize the "Decisive Moment"
1:07 - Avoid Distractions
1:35 - Pre-visualize and Prepare
1:57 - Carve Out the Visual Pathway
2:28 - More from Reddy
Did you find these tips helpful? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
by Mos Khan · Posted 10/12/2023
This week, Leica announced the long-awaited successor to its SOFORT instant film series of cameras, aptly dubbed the SOFORT 2. It features a minimalistic, lightweight design with rounded corners and is available in black, red, and white colorways. Images are captured via a 2.4mm f/2 lens, which provides a 28mm field of view. Exposure is also controlled automatically by the camera, making operation a breeze.
Posted 10/12/2023
Water is essential to life on Earth. The health of our oceans—and its inhabitants—is equally crucial to maintaining Earth’s delicate balance. This is an apt takeaway from our exclusive chat with renowned underwater photographer and filmmaker Brian Skerry, as part of our coverage of B&H’s 50th Anniversary Bild Expo 2023.
We sat down with Skerry shortly before his presentation on the Bild Expo Main Stage to get the full scoop on his career arc, from a youthful fantasy of being an ocean
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted 10/11/2023
In the close-up, high-magnification world of macro photography, it is seldom that the tools vary from the so-called “standards.” The main reason for this is that there is something simple and elegant about that classic 100mm f/2.8; it is a proven design that simply works well. It offers a comfortable working distance, is easy to design to 1:1 magnification, and is versatile in that many photographers tend to work with these short telephoto macro lenses in many areas
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted 10/11/2023
Super-telephoto and handheld don't always go together, but Nikon has mixed the two concepts with the new NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S lens—its lightest prime super-telephoto yet, for nimble handling and great reach. This Z-mount lens will be a difference-maker for birders, sports shooters, and wildlife photographers looking for a more compact lens option without sacrificing on focal length, optics, or lens performance.
Posted 10/11/2023
Canon has launched its widest RF-mount lens yet: the RF 10-20mm f/4 L IS STM, an ultra-wide zoom that serves as the mirrorless follow-up to the popular EF 11-24mm f/4L USM lens. Now expanding to 10mm, this new zoom has even broader coverage for more dynamic angles, along with a smaller, lighter body, optical image stabilization, and refined optics for excellent sharpness.
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted 10/10/2023
The neutral density (ND) filter is one of those tools that should be in almost every photographer’s camera bag. However, ND filters are mysterious to some, and many folks just don’t understand how, where, and when to use them. Beyond that, manufacturers seem to vary in their preferences as far as how they name ND filters—adding to the confusion. In this article, let us navigate the world of the ND filter together and see if we can make sense of the
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted 10/10/2023
For digital photographers, a well-calibrated and accurate photography monitor is an indispensable tool for a solid practice. Whether you like to print your photos or share exclusively online, a photo monitor you can trust will make a big difference in how someone views your photographs, yourself included. Besides just helping to achieve accurate colors and contrast, a finely tuned monitor is also more enjoyable to work on and contributes to a seamless all-around workflow. When looking for a monitor, you should consider size and resolution as
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted 10/10/2023
Announced together, but at truly opposite ends of the focal-length spectrum, Tamron has unveiled its new Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VXD super-telephoto zoom lens, designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras, and the Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD—an ultra-wide zoom lens made for APS-C-format mirrorless cameras.
Posted 10/09/2023
Cropped or full frame? Not sure which type of camera to get? Matt Matkin is here to help explain the differences between the sensor sizes. In this B&H video, he shares results from each evaluation to help you make an informed decision.
0:00 - Introduction
0:15 - Sensor Size and Crop Factor
2:56 - Pros and Cons
4:14 - Budget
5:00 - Final Thoughts
Are you team crop or team full-frame? Let us know your allegiance in the Comments section, below.
by Bjorn Peterson · Posted 10/05/2023
Sigma is making a splash with two new lens announcements: first is the 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary, a compact wide-angle zoom for APS-C-format L-Mount, Sony E, and FUJIFILM X mirrorless cameras. The second is a development announcement for the forthcoming 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports lens―the long-awaited
by Cory Rice · Posted 09/29/2023
There are countless ways to modify light sources to achieve the exact image you want to create. While softboxes, umbrellas, and beauty dishes (deservedly) get much love from portrait photographers, they are far from the only means of adjusting and shaping light. Scrims and