7 Recommended Third-Party Flashes
An on-camera flash is arguably the first piece of photo gear most people buy after their initial investment in a DSLR. Sort of like the fashion world’s designer originals followed by available,...
View ArticleIntroduction to Super-Telephoto Lenses
Bristling along the sidelines of practically every professional sporting event, super-telephoto lenses are known for their ability to reach out and capture distant subjects with exceptional...
View ArticleBest of 2016: Canon Lenses
Canon already has quite the lineup of lenses, so the focus this year on upgrades and refreshes only ensures that its lenses stay top notch as digital technology rapidly progresses. Canon didn’t...
View ArticleThe Fastest Glass Money Can Buy
Leave it to the world of photography to confuse size and speed. In lens speak, the term “fast glass” refers to lenses with large apertures. The aperture is the opening of a lens. Its size is...
View ArticleZoom Lenses that Can Replace Your Primes
I love my primes, but some days I just want to go out with a camera slung over my shoulder and have nothing else to worry about. I’m going to ignore the obvious differences between zooms and...
View ArticlePrimes Lenses to Replace your Zooms
So, we already addressed the idea of replacing your primes with a nice zoom lens, but let’s talk about going the other way, for a moment. If you love your zoom lenses, here are some primes that...
View ArticleBest of 2016: Mirrorless Cameras
This was quite the year for mirrorless cameras, with nearly every company showing off its latest and greatest technology. The biennial photokina most certainly played a part in the excitement and...
View ArticleThe 12 Oddest, Weirdest, Strangest Cameras Sold at B&H
Let’s be honest. If you took the nameplates and other identifying alphanumeric markings off most of the cameras we sell at B&H and mix them together with their respective competitors, you’d...
View ArticlePhoto Day at the Cat Café
If social media has taught us anything, it is that common political ground may be hard to find in this country, but common visual ground is as close as the nearest kitten. The release of Sigma’s...
View ArticleTop 10 Photographic Items for Non Photographers
With so much gear to choose from, it’s not easy for the non-photographer or beginning photographer to know where to start. And as hard as it is for the non-photographer, it’s even harder for the...
View ArticleA Photographer’s Guide to Packing for Holiday Travel
Photographers packing for holiday travel often spend more time selecting photo gear than clothing and related personal items. Considering all the variables that go into packing the perfect photo...
View ArticleHurry, Hurry. Get in the Picture.
Let’s say you are at an event like a birthday party, a family reunion, or a holiday get-together, and you want a group photo that includes everyone. No one should be left out just because they...
View ArticlePodcast: Crime-Scene Unit Photography
We have been looking forward to this conversation for weeks. On today’s episode of the B&H Photography Podcast, we sit down with retired Detective 1st Grade Michael Cunningham, of the New...
View ArticleWhy I Switched From Nikon To Fujifilm
“None of the top camera brands make bad cameras or lenses,” says Todd Vorenkamp, Senior Creative Content Writer for B&H’s Explora blog. “If you love Nikon, you can stay with it and be happy...
View ArticleAnimal Portrait Photography with Alex Cearns
In this B&H Event Space video, Australian photographer Alex Cearns talks about her exploits in the pet and animal photography business. Topics include learning how to approach and read...
View ArticleThe New Medium Format
Just as full-frame DSLRs and mirrorless cameras have become the norm, and APS-C sensors are now considered a more compact option for enthusiasts, medium format is finally coming into view as a...
View ArticleTen Tips for Creating an Awesome Photo Booth
Photo booths are fun. Photo booths at parties are extra fun. Whether you’re stepping back in time to sit in a vintage “two-seater” with someone you love or standing in front of a sparkly backdrop...
View ArticleFive Winter Destinations and the Cameras to Photograph Them
This is a bit of an odd assignment in that any place can be a destination in the winter, but the general idea is to explore a few locations that offer wonderful photographic possibilities winter...
View Article16 Tripods that Are Not Really Tripods
Most photographers think of tripods when the subject of camera supports is raised. While tripods fill the bill in most situations, there are plenty of scenarios in which traditional tripods don’t...
View ArticleBest Photo-Editing Software
Becoming increasingly more important, photo editing or post-production is now an integral part of photo hobbyists’ and pros’ workflows, and is often the second most critical step to producing a...
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