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by M. Brett Smith · Posted
The best accessories for your drone can help optimize performance and enhance your overall flight experience. But with so many drone accessories on the market, how do you know which accessories are essential and which are excessive? To help clear up some of the confusion, we’ve put together a list of must-have drone accessories, including essential add-ons like memories cards, spare batteries, and more.
Memory Cards
If you plan
by Jordan Gallant · Posted
This week, Canon released the RF 16-28mm STM compact zoom lens; FUJIFILM introduced the INSTAX WIDE EVO camera; Panasonic added three new 4K camcorders to its catalog; and Pelican rolled out new travel bag and storage ecosystems. On top of all that, NAMM 2025 started this week, so we saw tons of new music gear and technology from the biggest names in the industry.
Canon Adds a Compact RF Zoom
Boasting a compact, lightweight form factor, the
by Zack Young · Posted
This holiday season, if you’re looking to gift the special photographer in your life something thoughtful and unique, not tacky or cliché (looking at you, lens-shaped coffee mug), then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite unconventional but essential (or at the very least useful) gifts for photographers.
Photo Gifts Under $100
Ruggard 19 x 19" Padded Equipment Wrap
Your photographer loved one most assuredly has a bevy of breakable equipment, but their methods for stowing and traveling with it might
by John-Paul Pale… · Posted
The holidays are nearly upon us, which means it's time to start thinking about what gifts to give to your friends and family. For the photographers on your list, we've put together a guide of the best photo gifts available, including options for every skill level, application, and budget.
Peak Design Capture Camera Clip v3
If you need a quick and secure way to carry your camera on the go, the Capture Camera Clip v3
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
New cameras or lenses are great, but they’re not always the easiest gift to give every holiday season. Rather than spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars to please a photographer in your life, you might consider some smaller expendables that every photographer needs. They might not be the snazziest gifts out there, but your photographer will be grateful to have them.
Gaffer Tape
To non-photographers, a roll of tape might seem like the worst gift of all time. However,
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
Landscape photography is an unpredictable experience. Unlike certain genres of indoor photography, which take place in safer, more controlled environments, landscape photography is shot outdoors, where you are at the mercy of the elements. To prepare yourself and help keep you (and your gear) safe, we've put together this list of
by Zack Young · Posted
When it comes to camera bags, filmmakers know that choosing the right sack to schlep all of your stuff is paramount. For most people, the right bag is one that can support and protect all of your gear, is comfortable to wear, and allows you to easily access equipment when you need it. Popular camera bag options include various styles of backpacks, top-loading bags, hard cases, and more. In this article, we're
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
Shopping for a drone pilot this holiday season? Check out our list of must-have drone accessories and gift ideas. Whether you’re shopping for a first-time flyer or a veteran pilot, these products are sure to please the drone-lover in your life.
Spare Parts
Piloting a drone can be as exciting as it is perilous. Trees, waterfalls, rocks: They’re fun to fly around, but a total bummer (and sometimes catastrophic) to fly into. To avoid a premature and possibly permanent grounding, be sure to keep plenty of
by Nwakego Nwasike · Posted
From its roots as a small mom-and-pop store to the worldwide brand it is today, B&H Photo Video Pro Audio has been helping professionals and amateurs alike achieve their photo, video, and pro audio goals since 1973. This year marks 50 years of business for B&H and, to celebrate the occasion, we hosted the Bild Expo, a two-day conference at the Javits Center in Manhattan, on September 6–7.
by Cory Rice · Posted
Traveling with expensive, delicate photo equipment is stressful. No photographer enjoys entrusting someone else—let alone airport security—with their gear, but sometimes you don't have a choice. Fortunately, Pelican's Air series includes a trio of hard cases for travelers seeking a smart balance of size, weight, and strength.
Since its launch in 2016, Pelican's Air series has grown to include well over a dozen cases of all sizes for a variety of purposes. This review focuses on the three cases designed for air travel: the
by Mos Khan · Posted
The best hard cases safeguard your camera and video equipment from environmental rigors, inclement weather, and shocks from collisions or serious falls. Typically, hard cases feature some kind of durable polycarbonate shell and a foam-lined interior replete with pockets and various storage compartments. However, even though they share similar qualities and features, hard cases come in a variety of shapes and sizes,
by Rebecca Melville · Posted
When you're a videographer on the move, portability is everything. Whether it's an outdoor action shoot, a multi-location shoot with interviews and b-roll, or a car video that requires riding around a track a few times, the key to building up your videographer kit is a combination of quality, portability, and preparedness. We are going to outline the basics for building your own on-the-go videography kit and suggest some useful products to help you get started.
Choosing a Primary Camera
Depending on your production requirements, the camera you
by Nwakego Nwasike · Posted
"I was addicted right away to taking photos, telling stories, composition—all of it. Once I started taking photos, I never stopped," says Marisa Peña, fashion photographer and B&H employee. Peña, whose love of shooting began with a high school photography class, boasts a portfolio of texture-filled macro shots rendered beautifully in black-and-white, self-portraits curiously composed and full of whimsy, lively
by Theanos Nikitas · Posted
Let’s face it, fashion shows are intriguing, and even if you’re not a fashionista, shooting a runway show can provide a level of excitement akin to photographing that big annual football game or covering the red carpet at a gala event. Fashion shows have, in a sense, become more democratized, thanks to social media and live streaming. Events that used to be limited to the press and buyers can now be easily viewed by anyone with an Internet connection. Still, there’s something very special about attending—and photographing—a live runway show or
by Cory Rice · Posted
I was already on the hunt for a laptop case that could hold its own against the rest of my gear when I was asked to review the Pelican 1495. As a photographer, my requirements were simple: I needed a case that is rugged enough to endure the abuses of the road yet customizable enough to streamline tethered shooting on set. Pelican is the name behind most of my go-to hard cases for camera gear, so I was excited to see how its take on a