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If you are looking for a good entry-level pen tablet this is actually pretty good. I have used several different pen tablets and this is comfortable to use, works very well, is reasonably priced and is easy to set up.
I really wanted to love this tote. It’s comfortable, stylish and holds plenty. But I think perhaps it’s a little too deep and the top opening is not wide enough for easy access. If the camera bag contents were more accessible, and the pockets in the computer compartment were less restrictive, this would be the perfect everyday photography tote. However, I do love the compartments and magnetic closures.
This has to be the best tripod I have ever used. It’s small, lightweight and sturdy. But the best part is it’s easy to use. No pesky dials and twist locks that jam up. I really struggle with my hands and I find using this tripod in and out of the studio a dream.
The Lume Cube Tube Light Mini is both powerful and versatile, offering an infinite colour selection to fuel your endless creativity.
The Adaptalux Pod Mini is the latest generation of Adaptalux Pod. It brings you its fully adaptable lighting system in an ultra-transportable, miniature and robust package. I reviewed the main Adaptalux Control Pod last year and really enjoyed using it for macro and product photography. So when the good people at Adaptalux asked if I wanted to try the brand new Pod Mini, it was a simple “Yes please!” from me.
With the latest update (V1.10.0), Luminar Neo has added Upscale which enables the user to upscale just about any photo.
Nik Collection by DxO, a powerful suite of photo editing plugins, has recently unveiled its latest update, packed with exciting new features and enhancements.
Level up your digital workspace with the Veikk 2200 Pro Pen Display, this bit of kit, has to be tried to believe, just gorgeous to work with.
As 2023 progresses, Capture One has been on a roll with its new releases and features. With more exciting tools on the way, photographers can expect even easier collaboration and the creation of amazing images. Let’s take a look at what Capture One has been up to lately and give you a sneak peek at what’s coming soon.
Looking for some powerful lighting for photography and video in or out of the studio? Then perhaps the new Zhiyun Molus X100 might just be worth checking out.
There is a big hype about AI image editing software at the moment. Love it or hate it AI (artificial intelligence) is seeping into virtually every piece of software available. From strictly digital art creation to sky replacement and skin softening, it’s appearing and making our life easier as photographers. Or so they claim.
I switched over to Godox a couple of years ago. They have made my life so simple and easy. In and out of the studio. Out of the box, the Godox AD200Pro has no complex menus, it’s simple but oh-so powerful. I adore it so much I bought a second one! Let’s have a closer look!
If you haven’t already seen the latest update with Radiant Photo, there have been some upgrades in the latest software offering. I installed the update and checked things out.
Sort your images and make your selections faster with dedicated functions developed specifically for culling with the brand-new Capture One 23. View, rate, tag, and browse with zero delays and get an easy overview of similar images for a faster selection. The new functionality is available both from the Importer and the new dedicated cull view.
Simple can be good. In this modern age of gizmos and gadgets, where you need to figure out what’s what, the Adaptalux studio lighting kit is a welcome bit of gear. Out of the box, it has no complex menus, it just works. You can adjust the beam and the brightness. While it looks a little alien-like, it’s a fantastic LED light source for macro and product photography. Let’s have a closer look!
For a long time, there has only really been one name on the market for drawing tablets. But for the beginners out there it can be a bit pricey, and let’s face it, a little daunting. So now there is a new player on the market and for a bare-bones, nothing-too-fancy pen tablet. The Voila L by Veikk is a terrific deal at under $50.00. Let’s have a closer look!
Adobe just announced updates to a variety of products, including Lightroom. One of which I am pretty excited about is the updates to the masking tools. I took a look around the updated Masking tools area, with Select People, Objects and one-click Select background. So let’s have a little look at the overall features.
Don’t get caught up in the overwhelm of editing your holiday photos. No need to leave them on the SD Card or Hardrive, as you just can’t find the time to sort and edit them all. Now with a little help, it’s quick and easy and even dare I say…enjoyable.
Brand new to the market is Radiant Photo, created by photographers for photographers. Simple quick and powerful AI photo editing software for landscapes, portraits or anything else your heart desires. I was given a copy to try out and ran it through its paces with some portraits. So let's take a look at optimizing some faces with Radiant Photo.
If you have been using Lightroom, you are probably quite familiar with using Catalogs. Apparently, it’s a fairly recent addition to Capture One. So what’s the difference and why use one over the over.
