When I started out, I chose a Canon T6i with an EF mount mostly because it was a feature-rich camera that shot full HD video. But more importantly, I could find a lot of affordable compatible aftermarket lenses which saved me money while allowing me to learn how to shoot a lot of ...
The 23mm f/2 comes with a strange little mushroom-head of a hood that’s only around 10mm deep – there’s a Fuji aftermarket retro-inspired metal hood that fits both this and the XF 35mm f/2. All too often when we invest in a new camera and consider a new lens, we are deter...
For goggles without a built-in receiver, you can opt for an aftermarket receiver modules. Most external receiver modules support diversity setups, which further improve the quality of your video feed. Although external modules come with added costs, the investment is well worth it for the improve...
It can shoot 4K at up to 60FPS, and can go quite a bit higher if you add aftermarket accessories. This means you can also use it for non-documentary projects and it’ll more than hold its own. Many filmmakers who use camcorders are happy to sacrifice the “cinematic look” in ...
I’ve been through the ringer and aftermarket batteries don’t last as long and discharge more quickly than OEM batteries do. I learned this with my Nikon and I also found it to be true while operating my Sony. It seems to be a valid issue across the board, and many reviews agree, ...
Good-quality DSLRs and interchangeable lens cameras (ILCs) typically provide plenty of manual controls, comfortable ergonomics, and support a legacy of lenses for years to come. The fact that cameras like the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Nikon D7000 are still so popular with enthusiasts, even afte...
You will likely want to replace the stock heads with aftermarket ballheads; see below for a section on ultralight ballheads. ANOTHER NOTE:even if you buy one of these recommended tripods that you can trust to be sturdy for many years, you are still at significantly greater risk of your tri...
In many ways, smartphones take photography back to its roots. You have to learn to make do with what you have because, while there are hundreds of apps and aftermarket accessories available, you're most likely to be caught snapping pictures on your smartphone in the spur of the moment, ra...