What Happens When You Buy a Bag of Untested Cameras
Some cameras age like fine wine. Others age like milk. You can find bargains, quirky relics, or outright junk, and knowing the difference matters if you want to avoid wasting money. Buying older digital cameras can be a gamble, but if you know what to look for, you can walk away with gear that still produces solid images without draining your wallet.
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Nikon’s New 24-70mm f/2.8 S II: Lighter, Faster, Smarter
Nikon has updated one of its most important lenses, the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II. This is the kind of lens you rely on in every situation, and any changes to it matter. Here's a look.
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Five Reasons to Never Use Auto White Balance for Night Photos
Auto White Balance (AWB) works for some scenarios. Night photography is not one of them. Here are five solid reasons to ditch AWB—and how doing so can instantly improve your night photography game.
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Nikon’s New 24-70mm f/2.8 S II Proves Why Wedding Shooters Need It
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II lens has become one of the most practical tools for anyone shooting weddings. The flexibility of a zoom makes it possible to move quickly between wide establishing shots and tighter portraits without juggling multiple lenses, which is critical when working in fast-paced, unpredictable environments.
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5 Ways for Photographers to Prepare Portrait Clients for a Shoot
A smooth portrait session starts days before the first shutter click. Set expectations, reduce decisions, and build trust up front, and your clients will walk onto set relaxed, styled, and ready to give you real expressions. Here’s a five-part playbook you can copy, complete with scripts and micro-checklists.
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One Lens to Rule Them All? Nikon vs Tamron Zooms
Two lenses compete for your attention if you shoot Nikon Z-mount APS-C: the Nikon Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR and the Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD. Both are pitched as “do-it-all” options, which makes the choice tricky. The difference between them comes down to how you balance portability with reach.
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Why Shooting With Camera Glasses Feels Both Brilliant and Awkward
Smart glasses are no longer a concept tucked away in sci-fi. With cameras embedded directly into eyewear, you can shoot hands-free in moments when pulling out a phone would slow you down. That opens the door to capturing experiences in ways that feel more immediate and less staged.
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DJI’s Osmo 360 Brings 8K Action to the U.S.
The DJI Osmo 360 Action Camera has finally landed in the U.S., giving you another serious option in the crowded 360 market. With Insta360 and GoPro already battling it out, DJI’s entrance is important because it means more innovation, more choices, and better tools for you to tell stories in ways that a traditional camera can’t. Here's a look at what you can expect.
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