The full frame vs crop sensor debate is a common weighing point for photographers. It’s a dilemma for those buying a new camera or looking to use a different camera body. But do you know why this sensor size choice is so difficult? We hope our article helps you decide…
By Gabor Holtzer
The Canon RF 50mm f1.2 L USM is a high-end lens that offers excellent performance and stunning images. It’s perfect for portrait photography, as well as other types of photography where you need a fast aperture. Here are some of the key features of this lens. Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L…
By Gabor Holtzer
The Canon R5 is a mirrorless camera that was announced by Canon on February 13, 2020. It features a 45 MP full frame CMOS sensor and Dual Pixel CMOS AF with 5,940 manually selectable focus points. But at several years old, is the Canon EOS R5 still a good…
By Gabor Holtzer
When is a “nifty-fifty” not a fifty? When it’s the Fujifilm XC 35mm f/2. On their APS-C cameras, this comes in at about 53mm. And that is a great standard lens. Like other popular 50mm lenses, this one is pretty fast, light, and affordable. It should certainly open up the…
By Gabor Holtzer
The Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L is the premium portrait prime lens for Canon’s mirrorless cameras. It is a pro-level lens, and as such, you can expect both exquisite quality and a hefty price. All Canon’s L-series lenses are weather and dust-sealed to protect them from the hard use dished out…
By Gabor Holtzer
At first glance, the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS lens looks like every lens you see at a sports game or photo-op. It has the distinctive white/beige color and red ring. But Canon have embraced the opportunities offered by mirrorless cameras and their RF-mount. The result is a completely new…
By Gabor Holtzer
The Fujifilm X-T200 lives in a tricky market segment. As smartphone cameras get better by the year, they challenge the very existence of cameras. This is especially true for cameras that belong in the entry-level bracket. What can a camera offer that your phone can’t? Fujifilm aims to tackle this head-on…
By Gabor Holtzer
By Gabor Holtzer
The Godox V860II flash with the X1T radio trigger is a powerful budget combo. I’ve used it quite frequently. And today, I reviewed this flashgun and transmitter kit. A good flash unit can elevate your photography… especially one you can use off-camera with radio triggering. In the past years, such…
By Gabor Holtzer
The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM prime lens is the latest “nifty-fifty” for Canon EF-mount cameras. These lenses have remained popular because they offer a faster aperture than most zooms. They come at a price that no half-decent zoom can match. That’s because they are simple to make and optically…
By Gabor Holtzer
If you’re in the market for a tripod, there’s a good chance you’ve come across the Manfrotto 294. This popular model has been around for years and is often recommended as a starter tripod for those just getting into photography. But what exactly makes it so popular? Is it worth…
By Gabor Holtzer
The Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM is one of the oldest lenses in my camera bag. It has outlived many fancier, more expensive lenses. And I use it almost every day. So what is it that makes this such a great little lens? And should you make room for one…
By Gabor Holtzer