Venus Optics has announced that the Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO it launched last year for Nikon Z, Canon RF, Sony E, and Leica M mounts is being released for Leica L-Mount. The Smallest 2x Macro for Any Full Frame Camera Venus Optics touts the Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO as the smallest 2x macro lens available for full-frame cameras. It weighs 259 grams (9.12 ounces) and is…

Want to check how many individual photos a camera has taken in its lifetime? Here’s a guide to looking up the shutter actuation count for most of the most popular camera brands on the market. Table of Contents Why Does Shutter Actuation Count Matter? How Do I Look Up the Shutter Count? Checking Shutter Actuation Count for Nikon Cameras Checking Shutter Actuation Count for Canon…

“Flambient” real estate photography involves combining flash and ambient light for beautiful, high-end results. In this article, I will show how you can capture great real estate images using high dynamic range (HDR) and flash techniques. Table of Contents Ethical Considerations in Real Estate Photography Shoot Exteriors and Do a Walkthrough Gear and Settings in Real Estate…