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Budget beauty: this 35mm f/1.2 lens costs just $120
Think of lenses with an ultra-fast f/1.2 maximum aperture and you'd expect a four-figure price tag. Not so the new Neewer 35mm f/1.2 APS-C prime lens for Fujifilm X and Sony E mounts, which costs just $ 119.99 (about £89 … Continue reading
Best entry-level mirrorless camera 2018: 10 budget CSCs great for beginners
Smartphones and compact cameras are fine for casual photography, but they’re limited by their small sensors and fixed lenses and they don’t really offer the kind of control you need when you want to take your photography that little bit … Continue reading
The best mirrorless camera 2018: 10 top models to suit every budget
Mirrorless cameras have become hugely popular in recent years. This is thanks to the fact that they keep the big sensors and interchangeable lenses of DSLR cameras, but ditch the mirror mechanism, allowing camera manufacturers to produce smaller and lighter, … Continue reading
If you’re on a budget, this photo-editing monitor from BenQ could be for you
Editing images on a laptop display is fine, but for the best color rendition and detail hooking up to a dedicated monitor is the way to go, and BenQ has just announced a new entry-level model. The SW240 PhotoVue Photographer … Continue reading
Five Budget Portrait Photography Hacks to Save You Money
We all love some good photography hacks, and what better than some for portraits. Photography is such a great and fun artistic journey and there is always something new to try, or rather, buy. However, taking great portraits can be … Continue reading
Simple Portrait Setups You Can Create on a Tight Budget
In this article, I’ll show you several easy and simple portrait setups you can create even on a tight budget. Find a model to trade with Getting started in the photography business is difficult, especially if you have a tight … Continue reading
DIY 50mm f/1.2 Lens for Photographers on a Budget
One of the most difficult parts of delving into photography is the inevitable costs involved. Cameras, lenses, and lights are all necessities of the trade. Nevertheless, purchasing gear can be a strain on an artist’s wallet. Seeking out creative, affordable options, Mathieu … Continue reading
Macro Photography on a Budget: An introduction to Close-up Filters
Have you ever seen some stunning pictures of insects, where you can clearly see each individual element of their compound eyes, or looked through your Instagram feed marveling at photos of flowers where you can see the tiniest detail on … Continue reading
Best budget compact cameras of 2016
The Best Budget Compact of 2016 – We round up some of the best budget compacts on the market today The Best Budget Compact of 2016 – We round up some of the best budget compacts on the market today … Continue reading
Budget Lighting: Fake a Beauty Dish Portrait With a Reflective Umbrella
A beauty dish can be a very useful light modifying tool if you shoot a lot of fashion portraits. If that’s not your main cup of tea, however, they can be pricy and they take up a ton of space … Continue reading
Premium Christmas gifts for photographers – blow the budget
You’d have to be pretty rich or pretty generous to stretch to some of these gifts, but if you do have tons of money to spend on a loved one, you could do worse than choosing some of these choice … Continue reading