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 45.7 MP full frame CMOS sensor and Dual Pixel CMOS AF with 5,779 manually selectable focus points. But at over three 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
As a photographer, you have a vast selection of lenses to consider. Those that show a vast portion of a scene are called wide-angle lenses. But do you need one? Also, which wide-angle is the best camera lens choice for you? To answer these questions, let’s examine the types of…
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