Our Top 5 Favorite Camera Hacks Here’s five of our favorite quick tricks, tips, or hacks, if you will, that will have you back up and running with your shoot when you find yourself in a bind, or to just...
Polarizer 101 A common question about using polarizing filters is, "Can you turn off polarization?" To better understand how a polarizing filter works, let’s take a quick look at its optical design. A circular polarizer (CP) has two pieces of polarized glass...
Making the Shot: Gimbal Vs. Handheld
Since Freefly Cinema first introduced the gimbal in the 2010’s to the wider consumer camera market with the Movi system, followed some years later by DJI’s Ronin, the gimbal has since become one of the most popular pieces of camera...
What Photo Gear Should You Invest In First?
So, you’ve picked up an exciting new digital camera, now what? To what degree you’re going to throw yourself into your newfound photographic passion is up to you, but you’ll need some gear to start with. How much you build...
DJI’s smallest 3-axis handheld gimbal camera to date is impressive, but is it worth the price tag? While you may have spent a thousand bucks on your new smartphone, it probably doesn’t offer 3-axis gimbal stabilization. That’s where the DJI...
ND Filters and ISO; a Direct Relationship
A Quick Brief on ISO ISO determines how much noise your image has and is typically set according to how much available light there is: the more light, the lower ISO you can use, while in low light ISO needs...
Best ND Filter and Related Settings for Landscape Photography
ND’s and Landscape Photography A neutral density filter is a seasoned landscape photographer’s best keep secret. In many circumstances, an ND filter can make the difference between a great photo and an atmospheric work of art. There are many reasons...
Lens Thread Size and Step Rings 101
Finding the right size: It might seem tricky at first, but finding the right thread size isn’t actually that hard. Turns out, you just need to know what to look for, and that’s the universal symbol for diameter: Ø. The...
UV Filters In The Digital Age - Do I Still Need One On My Camera?
UV filters in the digital age - Do I need one on my camera? With the advent of DSLR and mirrorless cameras, UV filters have taken on a different role than originally designed for. In the days when film was...