Highlights from the 2014 PDN PhotoPlus Expo
With PhotoPlus just a few short blocks from B&H, I was lucky enough to get out of the office and spend a few hours walking the exhibition floor. As always, I found a multitude of exciting products....
View ArticleB&H Gear News Roundup, October 31, 2014
Happy Halloween! It felt like a spooky week, as the camera world was fairly quiet when it came to new product announcements. The calm before the holiday storm? Regardless, there is some cool new stuff...
View ArticleVideo: Hands-On Review of the Sony A5100 Mirrorless Digital Camera
In the following video, Larry Becker presents an overview of the Sony Alpha a5100 mirrorless digital camera and covers its performance and imaging capabilities, along with a comparison to other current...
View ArticleVideo: Hands-On Review of the Canon Powershot G7X
In the following video, Larry Becker presents an overview of the Canon PowerShot G7 X digital camera, and focuses on its unique attributes relating to speed, image quality, and handling. The video...
View ArticleRokinon Rocks with New Photo and Cine Lenses
Rokinon continues to impress with the production of durable, metal-barrel prime lenses in a range of focal lengths, and has recently been releasing more and more lenses specifically geared toward...
View ArticleB&H Gear News Roundup: November 7, 2014
The holidays are just around the corner and B&H has you covered with awesome stuff for every member of the family, including some new items that were just announced this week!This week in the news:...
View ArticleThe State of Full-Frame Sensor Technology in 2014
When you’re looking for a new camera, the image sensor can end up just another bullet point in a list full of specs. It’s one of those things that’s ever-evolving in the digital landscape, promising us...
View ArticleWhen Price is Not an Issue: A Roundup of High-End Photo Gear
For you, me, and almost everybody else you and I know, cost is a consideration when purchasing new camera gear. For others, cost is a secondary issue—if not a non-issue altogether. The following...
View ArticleFive Standout Lenses from 2014
Each year, photographers of all levels, from professional to enthusiast, can reliably expect new and improved tools to help them realize their vision. Higher-resolution cameras, faster computers, as...
View ArticleCanon Announces the Updated EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens
Ideal for wildlife or outdoor sports photographers, the new Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM is an impressive update of the original version of this L-series lens, which was first introduced in...
View ArticleVideo: the Metabones EF-E Mount Adapter IV & EF-BMPCC Speedbooster
In the following video, Mia McCormick, from KelbyOne, discusses a new adapter and Speedbooster from Metabones. The Metabones Canon EF Lens to Sony NEX Camera Lens Mount Adapter Mark IV attaches a Canon...
View ArticleVideo: Hands-On Review of the Pentax Q-S1
In the following video, Larry Becker, from KelbyOne, introduces the pocketable Pentax Q-S1 Mirrorless Digital Camera. This video covers the camera’s compact form factor, feature set, and image quality....
View ArticleB&H Gear News Roundup: November 14, 2014
How do you know it is Friday? Because you are reading the B&H Gear Roundup! This week in the news: DJI launched the 4K-capable Inspire 1 Quadcopter; Canon announced the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS...
View ArticleHands-On Review Video: AEO Lightning Micro 4.0 Strike Shutter Triggers
In the following video, Larry Becker, from KelbyOne, compares the features of the AEO Photo Lightning Strike! Trigger series, as well as provides information on the Ranger Storm Warning Device for...
View ArticleCameras of the Year, 2014
The premise of the camera is simple: it's a box that allows a measured amount of light into it in order to create an image on a photo-sensitive material. Stroll through the B&H Photo SuperStore and...
View ArticleMore Ways to Do Macro Photography
In the last macro photography segment, we looked at three easy ways to get into macro photography: macro lenses, extension tubes, and close-up filters. As with most things photographic, there are many...
View ArticleSony Japan Unveils the a7II Mirrorless Camera, 70-300mm G SSM II A-Mount Lens
It was just over a year ago when the groundbreaking full-frame a7 series was released and now Sony Japan is looking to further establish themselves with the announcement of the Alpha a7II Mirrorless...
View ArticleB&H Gear News Roundup: November 21, 2014
When did it decide to get so cold? The planet has tilted away from the sun in the Northern Hemisphere and that means that it is holiday-shopping time! This week in the news, Sony rolled out the Alpha...
View ArticleVideo: Hands-On Review of the Fujifilm X30
In this video from Kelby One, Larry Becker shares with us the many features of the Fujifilm X30 digital camera. He discusses the retro styling and the multitude of film simulations to choose from,...
View ArticleSony USA Announces Alpha 7 II Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera, 70-300mm Lens
Following Sony Japan’s announcement last week, Sony USA has now officially announced the Alpha a7II Mirrorless Digital Camera and the 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM II Lens for A-mount cameras. Impressively,...
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