If you own a Sony DSLR or SLT camera, your choice of wireless shutter controllers is limited. In fact, as of this review, there is only one Sony wireless shutter release, the RMT-DSLR1, which has a bunch of buttons, but only two are used for the Camera shutter, one operates the shutter instantly, …
Manfrotto tripod and head review.
The Manfrotto 058B tripod is marketed at medium and large format photographers working in the studio. In my opinion, the most important features are its extended full-height sturdiness, and quick set-up, neither of which seems like it would be critical for studio use. What makes the 058B tripod unique is its ability to …
White balance adjustment tool.
I forgot to include in the article below (Shoot RAW for better color) a handy tool for estimating the correct white balance when different light sources are involved, like a room with warm tungstenlight along with some cool outside light coming from nearby windows. I have the 77mm neutral xpodisc, and find …
New stuff in stock, April to the archives.
I sent April homepage posts to the homepage archives, which has all the 70-200mm lens reviews and comp page.
Shown below are two flashes and the Tamron 70-300mm F/4-5.6 DI USD lens (no VC on Sony models) that may be a good alternative to the Sony 70-300mm G. The …
Rokinon 14mm F/2.8 lens for Sony.
A new arrival at B&H Photo is the full frame or APS-C Rokinon 14mm F/2.8 lens for Sony, I thought it would be labeled a Vivitar or Bower, oh well. The pictures show either a Nikon or Canon mount, but the link is for a Sony. This is a manually operated lens, …
Shoot RAW for better color and detail.
Most people don’t care about white balance adjustments, smooth color transitions and preserving detail in their images, they just use the auto setting, and forget it. That’s fine for snap shot artists, but people that want to take their photography to the next level should be aware of what can go …
Another pro camera bites the dust.
As widely reported, the A850 full frame camera has been discontinued by Sony. This means Sony has only one pro, and no intermediate level cameras for sale right now, it’s certainly something I would not have believed back in 2007 when I bought the great A700. Hopefully, Sony will roll out the A700 …
The Sigma 50mm F/1.4 EX DG HSM lens was introduced a couple of years ago, along with a lot of media hype. Sigma went all out and produced a fast standard prime lens which is optimized for center sharpness at F/1.4, (in my opinion) and it delivers the goods, as it is amazingly sharp …