Ron Leach  |  Jun 16, 2023

Attaining fast and precise focus is a primary goal of just about every photographer, regardless of the type of images they shoot. When soft photos result with regularity, the first thing that comes to mind is, "I must be doing something wrong."

It's possible, however, that blaming your technique for this problem is missing the point, because sometimes the issue results from a defective or improperly performing lens. If you think this may be your problem, watch the tutorial below before sending a lens in for evaluation and repair, because you'll learn several effective ways to check the lens yourself.

Instructor Mario Killian is a German landscape and wildlife photographer whose been capturing ... Read more »

Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Jun 16, 2023

Tamron just introduced the 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD fast-aperture, ultra-wideangle zoom lens for the Fujifilm X-Mount, and Shutterbug was able to take it for an extended spin. Although it covers more than 105° at the 11mm focal length, it features close-focusing down to 5.9 inches, prompting us to propose that it enables a wholly new type of photographic composition: Ultra-Wide Closeup.

Overview & First Impressions
Wow, this is a lot more than just another ultra-wideangle wideangle zoom. Providi ... Read more »

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Whether we like it or not, the DSLR is dead.  ... Read more »

by Alex Cooke

X Series mirrorless cameras have become some of the most popular out there, including a traditional photography experience in tandem with a portable footprint and a wide array of some of the most advanced features available in a modern body. The X-T5 sits at the top of the line, bringing with it a new sensor with the highest level of resolution ever seen in an X Series camera along with advanced performance and features. This excellent video review takes a look at the camera and how it holds up after six months of usage. 

Coming to you from Roman Fox, this great video review ta ... Read more »