Need a fast microSD card? If you're shooting 4K, 5K, or 8K video, high-speed burst-mode photos, or some other demanding use, speed matters. These are the results from my speed tests of the fastest microSD cards.
Whether you're looking to brush up, dive deeper, or learn a new photographic skill, here's a roundup of some of the best online classes and courses for photographers.
Have you ever tried using photos and images on your Facebook page? It can be frustrating. So here's an up-to-date guide explaining what's what, what's where, and how big.
JPEGmini Pro promises that their proprietary algorithm can dramatically reduce the size of JPGs with no discernible loss in quality. So I put their secret sauce to the test.
I've been out shooting with the brand-new Sony a7R IV, the full-frame flagship model in Sony's mirrorless camera range. Here are some side-by-side examples taken through the ISO range from ISO 50 to ISO 102400.
Storing and backing up your photos in the cloud is now a viable option. But not every cloud storage service is a good fit for serious photographers. Here's a rundown of some of the best options.
Here's a method for posting to Instagram from a desktop or laptop that doesn't involve any third-party apps or installing plugins. It uses a feature built into several modern web browsers.
Lightroom is the most popular one-stop image management and image processing app, but there are some other excellent alternatives to Lightroom, from full-featured management and processing apps to ones that focus on a particular aspect such as RAW processing or image management. Here's a rundown.
I've recently been out shooting with the new Ricoh GR III high-end compact camera. For good reason, the GR cameras have long had a cult following among street photographers and travel photographers. Here's a collection of high-resolution sample images I've taken with it.
The Nikon AF-S 8-15mm fisheye zoom lens is optically excellent and opens up some fun creative opportunities. There are also some quirks when shooting with it.
The Canon EOS Rebel T7 doesn't come with a memory card as standard. Here are some practical recommendations for SD cards that will work well in the T7.
The MantisPod Pro is a highly versatile grip and tabletop tripod. It's unusually well-made and solid and very thoughtfully designed. Here's my detailed hands-on review.
If you're looking to manually create WebP versions from JPGs (or any other image file formats, for that matter), XnConvert is free, multiplatform, and is especially good at handling large batches of images.
The Nikon Z50 doesn't come with a memory card standard. Here are some practical recommendations on which SD cards work well in this camera to take advantage of all of the Z50's features.
The Fujifilm X-T30 doesn't come with a memory card as standard, and some of its features require a card that's fast enough. Here are some practical recommendations on which SD card to get.
The small metal ring around the lens barrel of the Ricoh GR III has a habit of coming off. Here’s how to replace it, with either the official gray Ricoh version or a more colorful aftermarket version.
The Ricoh GR III is mostly a stills photo camera. But it does have some basic video capabilities. Here's a rundown of what they are and how to use them.
Whether you’re looking for a replacement or spare battery for your Ricoh GR III, here’s a rundown of what battery model to get and how to get the most out of it.
The Ricoh GR III has a 2GB internal memory that can be used as a safety net in case there are issues with the SD card. Here's how to save images and videos to it and copy data from it.
Sigma has two zoom lenses at the 150-600mm focal lengths. Here are some sample images I've shot with the Sports version, which is bigger, heavier, and much more expensive than the Contemporary version, but also offers much improved optical performance.
Looking for a new memory card for your Ricoh GR III? Here are my practical recommendations on good options that work well in this camera, have a proven track record or reliability, and are cost-effective.
DxO PureRAW takes a unique approach to working with RAW files. It's not a RAW file processor, as such--instead, it prepares the files by using a suite of optical fixes drawing on DxO's extensive research into cameras and lenses. And it works with your favorite RAW processing app.
Here's a rundown of how to check and update your Fujifilm X100V's firmware to the latest version in order to take advantage of any bug fixes and new features.
The Nikon COOLPIX W150 doesn't come with a memory card as standard. If you need a new card or are replacing an old one, here are some recommendations on which SD card to get for it.
The Sony Alpha a6100 mirrorless camera doesn't come with a memory card as standard. Here are some practical recommendations on what SD card to get for it to take full advantage of the camera's features.
The Nikon COOLPIX P900 doesn't come with a memory card as standard. Here are some practical recommendations on which SD cards will work well in the P900.
The Nikon COOLPIX P950 doesn't come with a memory card as standard. Here are some practical recommendations on which SD card to get for it to be able to take full advantage of all the camera's features.
The Nikon COOLPIX W300 waterproof point-and-shoot doesn't come with a memory card as standard. Here are some practical recommendations on which SD card to get for it.
The Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 point-and-shoot doesn't come with a memory card as standard. Here are some practical recommendations on which card to get.
The Canon EOS M50 doesn't come with a memory card as standard (it's a sold separately accessory). Here are some practical recommendations on which SD card to get.
Here's a collection of sample images I've taken with the Nikon AF-S 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED fisheye zoom lens to give a sense of its performance in real-world shooting.
This is a collection of photos I've taken with the Sony a6500 mirrorless camera to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting under different lighting conditions.
Here's a rundown of the video modes and features of the Nikon D850 camera. The camera's strengths are in stills photography, but it still has capable video features.
The new Nik Collection 4 suite updates Silver Efex Pro 2 to Silver Efex Pro 3, and there's a bunch of new controls and features. But it doesn't migrate your old custom presets automatically. Here's how to do it manually.
There is a little trick to what kind of memory cards the Nikon D850 takes, and that's because of a tweak that Nikon made with a firmware update a few years after the camera was released.
Here's a selection of photos I've taken with the Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G wide-angle prime lens on a Sony Alpha camera to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting.
The Wolverine F2D Titan Film to Digital Converter is a dedicated slide and film scanner. It's small, simple to use, and relatively inexpensive. Here's how it works in practice.
Have some old family photos you'd like to scan? If they're slides or negatives, a basic film scanner can be a great option, whether you want to share the old photos on social media or preserve the photos in a printed photobook. I've been trying out one of the simplest, cheapest, and smallest options,...
There are only a few options for compressing RAW image files. Rawsie is a new app that uses sophisticated algorithms to drastically reduce the size of those thousands of RAW files taking up space on your hard drives.
Here's a collection of sample photos I've taken with the Canon R5 mirrorless camera to give a sense of how it performs in everyday shooting conditions.
Jerky video footage isn't fun for anyone. The Zhiyun SMOOTH-XS is a smartphone gimbal that smooths out video footage, provides convenient external controls, and also works as a stand for selfie shots.
