PhotoJoseph’s Photo Moments are a short video series that go live every weekday at 9:30am PDT. The topic can be anything photography related… gear, technique, what I’m shooting today, how I edited a photo… whatever! You can watch live at Facebook.com/PhotoJoseph and catch up on past ones here. If you want a question answered in a future Photo Moment, post it on a recent video or announcement on Facebook!
There is a lot of junk on Amazon, and filtering through it all can be a fool's errand. So how about we grab some random inexpensive video product and see what it can do? This dimmable LED ring light is one such thing. It's white. It's orange. It's dimmable. It comes with a light stand and smartphone mount. But… is it any good?
Ever seen a bendable, flexible, twistable LED light? No? Then allow me to shed some light on that.
Have you ever played with an Infrared converted camera? It's a lot of fun and can create some totally unique images. Let's have a little fun!
Have you ever wondered what “crop factor” is, or why a 50mm lens on your APSC or Micro Four Thirds sensor camera isn't really a 50mm lens? This video answers and explains this relationship.
I've had an ExpoDisc on my shelves for many, many years. I never used it. Then I saw someone else using it and thought it may be time to give it another chance. Let's find out if it's worth it or not!
ProGrade Digital is the newest memory card company focusing solely on the professional market. I've got a set of their cards; let's have a look!
You gotta put your SD cards somewhere, and it seems like any case will do. But I'll show you what happens when you choose a BAD case, plus how keep your cards from getting damaged taking them in and out.
What is Master Pedestal, and should you change it? What about Highlight & Shadow? I'll show you something really interesting when working with waveforms, too!
Everyone knows about the Metabones Speed Boosters… but for those of us on a budget, that may be out of range. Does adapting full frame lenses have to be so expensive? Maybe not. Can this Pixco brand version do the same thing?
A few weeks ago I adapted a vintage M42 Russian Helios lens to my Micro Four Thirds LUMIX cameras, but the process was somehow incomplete. Now, we get the rest of the story with this cheap speed booster alternative made by Mitakon Zhongyi.
Have you heard of the platypod plate? No, not the egg laying mammal, but the spike footed camera support! It's a very handy device for stabilizing your camera in the most unusual of situations, and I've got one to show you!
Is color calibrating your computer screen necessary? My answer probably isn't going to surprise you, because “it depends”. If you are doing anything in the world of “print”… then the answer is a resounding YES. If you're just in the world of displaying your work digitally, then it's really up to you and what your eyes prefer.