FStoppers

Canon’s EOS R6 Mark III lands as a 7K hybrid body that tries to merge Canon’s cinema and photo lines into one camera you can carry every day. If you juggle stills, long-form video, and higher-end work, the way this body borrows from the EOS C50 and EOS R5 Mark II changes how you think about what a “B camera” or even main camera needs to do.

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Sky replacement changes how your images feel in a split second. When a great shot is held back by a flat gray sky, knowing how to swap it cleanly keeps more of your work out of the trash and in your portfolio.

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High ISO still feels risky if you grew up treating ISO 800 as the danger zone and anything higher as a last resort. That fear quietly limits what you can shoot, but you maybe you shouldn't be afraid.

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Dreamy-looking photos feel loose and imperfect, but they rely on deliberate choices about gear, light, and editing. If you want images that feel like actual dreams instead of another crisp, sharp frame from a city walk, this approach can shift how you shoot.

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Light is one of the most crucial elements of photography. Without it, there can’t be a picture. I never skimp on lighting equipment and have used Profoto equipment since the dawn of my career. This Black Friday, it’s cheaper than ever — here’s why you shouldn’t miss out.

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As content creators, we're constantly searching for that perfect balance: professional-grade equipment that doesn't require a full production crew to operate. It's a challenge I've faced countless times: wanting cinematic tracking shots, multiple angles, and broadcast-quality footage, but without all the gadgets that require additional camera assistants to run them. The OBSBOT Tail 2 aims to solve exactly that problem, and right now, it's available for $999 (down from $1,199) during its Black Friday promotion running through December 1st.

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It's not megapixels, and it's not the autofocus system. The real difference between budget bodies and flagship cameras comes down to three terms you've probably seen but never understood: BSI, stacked, and global shutter.

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This is the best time of year to save on the best investments you can make in your photography. ver the next week the best brands in the industry are offering their best prices of the year. Whether you're in the market for new gear, a faster workflow, or want to study a new skill, there's a way to save money on what you need.

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I’ve been testing the new Lowepro ProTactic BP 450 AW III and I like it—a lot.

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Taylor Swift’s “Life of a Showgirl” bathtub cover looks like a different person compared to the matching moment in the music video, and that has people jumping to conclusions about retouching or AI. Here's a look at why.

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If heavy blur is your obsession, a 135mm f/1.4 gives you a level of background wipeout that few lenses can touch. It takes the look far enough that even seasoned bokeh chasers start paying attention.

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A compact 24-70mm style zoom that starts at 24mm but stops at 60mm instead of 70mm is not a common sight, especially with a constant f/2.8 aperture. You get a smaller, lighter lens that still promises bright aperture performance without the usual cost or bulk.

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Real estate media took some hard knocks in 2025, and a lot of comfortable habits got exposed. If you rely on listing work, 2026 is shaping up as a year where trust, realism, and smarter use of AI decide who keeps getting booked.

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Most night photographers never seem to have this one accessory with them. But they should. We're talking small gear, huge impact. I'll go over nine great uses for this accessory too. And one reason may have saved someone's life!

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The 35mm focal length is a staple for almost every photographer, but native options often come with a hefty price tag. I recently took the Meike 35mm f/1.8 Pro AF for a spin to see if this budget-friendly full frame lens could stand up to the rigorous demands of modern high-resolution sensors.

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You've been there. A potential client emails you: "Love your work! How much do you charge?" You respond with your pricing, maybe a PDF with your packages, and you wait. And wait. And then... nothing. Complete radio silence. You never hear from them again, and you're left wondering what happened. Maybe they went with someone cheaper. Maybe they didn't feel confident enough to pull the trigger. Maybe they're still shopping around and you're just one name in a spreadsheet of photographers they're comparing purely by price.

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Let’s see the comparison of the portraits taken with 50mm, 85mm, and 135mm prime lenses. Is there a difference in the bokeh and background? Find out if focal length affects facial features and what the ideal shooting distance is for both environmental and close-up shots.

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Canon’s new 85mm prime aims to solve a basic problem: you want fast glass and shallow depth of field without carrying a giant, front-heavy lens all day. If you work with Canon RF bodies and bounce between portraits, events, and video clips, how this lens balances size, speed, and autofocus will directly change how you shoot.

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A single lens that can handle landscape, travel, portraits, casual macro, and video without weighing you down changes how you plan every shoot. The Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary lens aims to be that kind of tool, especially if you hike, travel, or just prefer to keep things light.

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Sigma’s 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art is trying to replace a lens many people have built entire systems around, the 18-35mm f/1.8 Art. If you rely on one fast zoom on APS-C for video, interviews, or hybrid work, this lens is definitely worth a look.

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