The Top 3 Camera Backpacks in 2021

We picks our favorite photo packs: Good, Better, Best

By Dan Havlik

Like a lot of photographers out there, we’re always searching for the perfect photo backpack to schlep our camera gear in. And like a lot of photographers, every time we think we’ve found the ideal camera pack, another one comes along that strikes our fancy. Well, fortunately for Digital Photo readers, we get to test a lot of photo backpacks... Read more

Friday Camera Deals: 5 Best Bargains on Photo Gear

Get these discounted prices on cameras and accessories now

By Dan Havlik

If you’re in the market for new camera gear, there’s no better time to buy than now with dozens of great deals on photo equipment from Amazon, B&H, and other retailers. But since we know your time is valuable, we’ve combed through all the deals, discounts, and rebates on cameras, lenses, and photo accessories and have picked our... Read more

The 6 Best Amazon Prime Day 2021 Deals for Photographers

Grab this discounted photo gear before it gets snapped up!

By Dan Havlik

If you’re like us, you’ve been hunting around Amazon today to find the best Prime Day Deals for cameras, lenses, and photo gear. Well, it can certainly get a bit confusing trying to figure out what is an actual Amazon Prime Day Deal and what is just a regular discount. Plus, there are many Prime Day Deals in the “Camera & Photo”... Read more

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6 Great Smartphone Camera Accessories

Step up your smartphone photos and videos with these top accessories

By Dan Havlik

The cameras in smartphones continue to get better and better—but they can only do so much. There are simply too many inherent limitations in the design of smartphone cameras including tiny imaging sensors, limited lenses and awkward ergonomics for many photo and video uses. That’s where a few key smartphone camera accessories can help. A... Read more

Travel Photography Toolkit

If you’re traveling and want to photograph your adventure like a pro, discover the tools you need to make the most of your trip

Text & Photography By Brian Matiash

As a pro photographer, I’ve done more than my share of travel photography. But one thing I’ve noticed in my personal experiences as well as those from other travel shooters: The genre of travel photography is so broad and expansive that it’s almost impossible to make recommendations without first learning more about the intent of the photographer... Read more

Essential Photo Accessories

For the best photo experience and enhanced creative options, consider these must-have accessories

Text & Photography By Brian Matiash

My tripod is the most important accessory in my kit. So much of how I create my photos relies heavily on keeping my camera perfectly still, even when I’m working in challenging environmental conditions. You would think that to practice and enjoy photography, all you’d need is a camera and a lens, right? In a basic sense, that’s absolutely true.... Read more

Gear For Travel Photography

Think small when gearing up for travel photography

Text & Photography By Mark Edward Harris

While many cameras continue to downsize thanks to the mirrorless revolution, the quality of their images keeps ramping up. Many photographers are switching over to small full-frame, APS-C and Micro Four Thirds camera systems and enjoying the incredible results these systems provide, and equally enjoying the weight savings they provide. As we gear up... Read more

Essential Lenses And Necessary Accessories

Outfit a growing camera kit with the ideal lenses and accessories for the kind of photography you like to do—from travel to landscapes, portraits to wildlife

William Sawalich

Without a lens, a new camera is useless. And, without the right lens and the right accessories—media, tripod and camera bag—anything beyond the basics is a real challenge. Here’s a look at the lenses and accessories that make a new camera better and more fun. Lens Fundamentals Lenses aren’t very flashy, but they sure are important. In the past... Read more

Handheld Light Meters

Master lighting with the ideal tool for precision exposure control

Text & Photography By William Sawalich

There’s an often-overlooked device that some photographers say is outdated, but which in fact is just as useful today as ever. This necessity of the film era should still find a place in photographers’ bags, especially those who want total control over their lighting and exposure. It’s the handheld light meter, and it’s treasured by many photographers... Read more

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