Laowa has introduced a couple of interesting lenses so far. Now theyre adding two new primes to their family: 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro and 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D. Both lenses come in several different mounts and promise high-quality image at a pretty affordable price. Check out the specs and a hands-on review after the jump, […]
Its hard to beat the power and drama of good black and white photography. Theres a reason that monochrome has survived and prospered as an artistic medium despite the arrival of color photos. But how do you harness the power of black and white for yourself? The key is in your composition.
The problem with composition is that its such a vast topic its easy to lose track of the various principles and the ways you can put them into the practice. So lets keep it simple Im going to give... more
Canon has announced a shiny new speedlight. The Canon 470EX-AI. It contains a new feature that’s apparently supposed to make life easier for those who use on-camera flash, but I’m really not entirely sure why. That feature is a new motorised head which allows the flash to re-orient its head when you “double half press” […]
There’s been a fair bit of talk about Canon’s new EOS M50 mirrorless camera, from secret meetings to image leaks, and then specs. But now it’s finally official. Announced today, the Canon EOS M50 mirrorless camera is here, and the specs are confirmed and final. It’s nice to finally see some of the rumours squashed, […]
When ordering stuff online from huge retailers, mistakes can happen. But a $6,000 mistake is something that might get one really upset, especially if it happens twice. According to YouTuber chaseontwowheels, this is excatlywhat happened to him. He allegedly ordered a $6,000 Canon 1DX Mark II from Amazon. In the video he shares, he unpacks […]
DIYP friend, photographer DonGiannatti, has just published a new book – What I’ve Learned So Far: Four Decades in Photography. He kindly shared a chapter with DIYP readers, and you can read it below. But wait! You can also download the book for free on Amazon for the next two days. In the meantime, enjoy […]
Thinking a little more about Cactus’ announcement of their new Cactus RQ250 wireless strobe, I got to wondering just how it stacks up on paper vs the current Godox AD200 unit. Obviously, it packs a little more power, but with the information that Cactus hasreleased so far, what can we glean from it? If you’re […]
There exists a strange and long standing line drawn in the weird sands of the photo world. On one side of that line you have those who shoot only digital images and on the other, you have those who still swear by analog film. Then theres a hazy gray area (probably 18% gray) where people like myself reside.
Do you shoot film or digital? Seeing as this is Digital Photography School, I assume the answer to that question likely leans towards the latter. I started out on my photographic... more
The correct lens for the correct photo is a debate often heard among many photographers. In this article, you’ll see the various merits of three different street photography lenses. The 50mm lens is often thought of as the perfect lens for street photography, perhaps even the only one.
Using different focal lengths can dramatically change the type of photos you take, though. So let’s take a look at which street photography lens might be right for you!
If you are looking to make your first steps in the “big strobes” world, this is a deal you don’t want to miss. B&H are now selling aBowens XMT500 2-Light Battery-Powered Flash Kit at $1,599.00 instead ofthe usual$3,799.oo. This is a $2,200 savings. The kit includes2 500WS Flash Heads, 2 Reflectors, 2 Batteries, 2 Light […]
