6 Reasons Why You Need a Nifty Fifty
What is a Nifty Fifty? If you could only own one lens, what would it be? The lens I think every photographer should have in their camera bag is nifty fifty -- a fast 50mm…
Reviewing cameras & photography gear.
First Impressions: Rolleicord, Walzflex
Rare Marketplace Film FindEvery once in a while, I'll be scrolling through Facebook Marketplace and find a good deal on a film camera, but never have I found two! Typically, I avoid Marketplace for cameras…
Dehancer Film 2.0 Plugin Review
In-Depth Dehancer Film Plugin WalkthroughHave you spent countless hours in Photoshop or Lightroom trying to edit your photos to look "cinematic" or more like film?While PS and LR are great tools, sometimes specific, repeatable tasks…
Viltrox 35mm F1.8 Z-Mount Lens REVIEW
A lightweight workhorse, the Viltrox 35mm F1.8 Z-Mount Lens is a great run and gun lens for on-the-go travel photography. I took this lens on a recent trip to visit some beaches in California and…
Laowa 35mm f/0.95 FF Lens Review
Laowa 35mm Lens Review A true bokeh monster, the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 full frame lens holds the title of the Widest, Fastest full frame mirrorless lens. It's time for a #Bokehlicious lens review! I'll be…
Viltrox 24mm F1.8 Lens Review
A cinematic vlogging and portrait beast! This is how I describe the New Viltrox 24mm f/1.8 Wide Angle Lens. Rarely do I like to break out the word "cinematic," but with the wide field of…
Swirly Bokeh Monster – Helios (Ге́лиос) 44-2 Lens Review
Known by many for its "swirly" bokeh, the Helios (Ге́лиос) 44-2 is one of my favorite lenses for so many reasons. This vintage Soviet lens was optically modeled after the Carl Zeiss Biotar, which gives the Helios…
R6 vs. Z6: Mirrorless Comparison
Say 'hello' to the soon to be released Canon EOS R6. Slated for late Aug. 2020, the mirrorless EOS R6 and R5 appear to be Canon's answer to Nikon's mirrorless Z6 and Z7. So in…
Ultimate Camera Buying Guide: 2020
Are you looking to buy your first camera? No clue what to buy? You're in the right place! Buying your first camera can be absolutely daunting. There are dozens of specs to compare, and I…
Kodak Pony IV Camera
Last week I ran across an old 1957 Kodak Pony IV Camera in an Antique store in San Antonio, TX and had to buy it! The last few years I've slowly been collecting old film…