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…

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?…

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,…

I love using beauty dishes. They’re my favourite lighting modifiers because they produce awesome results. They can be picked up with a lighting stand and…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…