Camera lens filter types and how to choose
by Georgy Politsarnov
Lens filters confuse beginners more than any other accessory. Here are the filters digital cameras no longer need, the four they still need and how to pick one.
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Do you need a UV filter? When to use one
by Konstantin Voronov
Protective and UV filters are frequently recommended with a new camera or lens. When does a digital camera actually need one, and when does it hurt the image?
What is an ND filter and how to use one
by Konstantin Voronov
An ND filter cuts the light entering the lens, so you can use long shutter speeds or a wide aperture in bright sun. ND8 to ND1000, variable NDs, step by step.
Fujifilm Instax Link Wide: a portable smartphone printer
by Georgy Politsarnov
The Fujifilm Instax Link Wide is a portable printer ready to print pictures via Bluetooth from a smartphone or brand system cameras such as the Fujifilm X-S10. Instax Wide branded paper is used for printing. The company focuses on portability and speed. It takes 12 seconds to transfer and start printing, but there is information …
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Epson SureColor SC-P700 Photo Printer Test
by Georgy Politsarnov
Epson SureColor SC-P700 Feature Overview We are used to entrusting the most valuable things – from bank cards to photographs – to digital gadgets. Cloud storage and large disks, bright modern high-resolution screens, social networks – this is the comfort zone of a modern person. And yet there are pleasant exceptions. Today we will talk …
Sony ECM-B1M digital microphone test
by Piotr
Sony ECM-B1M: Say No to Noise It would seem that on-camera microphones are more than a dozen years old, and external recorders have long taken root in serious video production. But both solutions have their drawbacks. Due to the external cable, the on-camera microphone can collect noise and interference. Even if the shielding of the …
New Manfrotto Chroma Key FX Chroma Key Backgrounds
by Piotr
Manfrotto Chroma Key FX Backgrounds are versatile portable background kits for the demanding and active video content creator. Chroma key technology, previously used primarily in television and filming, has significantly expanded its scope of application. This is not only the creation of exciting scenes with special effects but also budget optimization due to the ability …
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What does a polarizing filter do? A CPL guide
by Konstantin Voronov
Glare on water, reflections in a shop window, a pale summer sky. A polarizing filter fixes all three in camera. Here is how it works and how to use one well.
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