When I first started using a flash for photography, the only thing the flash seemed to do was to create dark shadows on the background and harsh light on the subject. But my dislike of flash photography quickly changed after using a diffuser. So what are flash diffusers and what…

If you’ve used a flashgun on your camera before, then you must be familiar with the term “hot shoe”. But what about a cold shoe? What is it and how do you use it? We’re here to tell you what a cold shoe is, and why you need to have…

The wonderfully retro-looking Fujifilm X100F is a camera designed for the streets. DSLRs and mirrorless cameras take great photos, but they can be bulky, noisy, and a bit obvious. And compact cameras might lack image quality. Enter the Fujifilm X100F. It’s a rangefinder camera with a neat design, portability, and…

I personally love using beauty dishes; they’re my favourite lighting modifier, and produce some awesome results. They can be picked up with a lighting stand, and a grid, for only £100, and you will notice the difference immediately. One thing you will need though (if you want to use a full sized one) is a way of shooting with your flash off-camera, whether that’s wirelessly, or wired.

Despite its small size, the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III produces amazing images and has features like weather sealing that you’d expect on a more expensive camera. The challenge with fitting great features in a small space is making sure you don’t lose quality. The big question is, has Olympus…

The Insta360 One R takes an unusual approach to 360 camera design. But that’s true of all their action cams, which are distinguished by their modular design and adaptability. Does this take on camera design work with a 360? Well, take a look at our review to see if the…

Camera sensors can only capture so much light. When the camera’s dynamic range fails, software can offer a boost. Canon’s Auto Lighting Optimizer (ALO) does just that. The Auto Lighting Optimizer helps to adjust the photograph’s darkest and lightest areas. For photographers working with JPEGs, the tool can help bring…

A macro lens is the best option when taking close-up photography. But a dedicated macro lens can be expensive, making it difficult to get into macro photography. One great alternative to using a macro lens is getting a macro filter. A macro filter allows you to turn any lens into…

Wildlife photography is one of the most rewarding genres, but it can be tricky if you don’t have the right wildlife photography gear.  You can use pretty much any camera and lens to snap pictures of creatures and critters in your backyard or local park. But if you want to…

An aspherical lens might be the answer to improving image quality. But one question—do your photos look soft toward the edges? If so, your lens might suffer from spherical aberration. The solution is simple. Use an aspherical lens. What Is the Difference Between a Spherical and an Aspherical Lens? The…

High-contrast scenes are a photography nightmare, with shadows that are too dark and highlights that are too light. Enter Active D-Lighting, Nikon’s proprietary technology, to rescue high-contrast scenes in-camera. Nikon’s Active D-Lighting isn’t as time-intensive nor as over-the-top as HDR but it can improve photographs in similar situations. But what’s…

If you’re a drone photographer, then you know that shooting in bright sunlight can be a challenge. The bright light can cause your images to be overexposed, and the resulting photos may not look very good. One way to help solve this problem is to use a drone ND filter.…