Photo Equipment

Discover the best photography equipment to achieve better results. Read our guides to the best cameras, lenses, lighting, tripods, filters, and more.

Getting started with Equipment

  • How to Use the BMPCC: Complete Guide to Setup, Filming, and Post-Production

    How to Use the BMPCC: Complete Guide to Setup, Filming, and Post-Production

    Marie Gardiner
  • All Equipment tutorials:

    1. 13 Steps for Creative Coastline Photography

      13 Steps for Creative Coastline Photography

      Tutorial Beginner

      This is our simple, thirteen step introduction to the world of beach and coastal photography, which can be an extremely varied and rewarding activity....

    2. The Medium Format Advantage

      The Medium Format Advantage

      Tutorial Beginner

      This article will dive head-first into the world of medium format photography. We'll take you through a basic introduction, then look at different cameras,...

    3. 8 Magical Methods for Adding Mood to Your Photos

      8 Magical Methods for Adding Mood to Your Photos

      Tutorial Beginner

      With today's modern digital cameras, it's easy to take a well-exposed photo. But how do you take it a step further and capture an image that encompasses the...

    4. Helpful Tips for Solving Common Camera Failures

      Helpful Tips for Solving Common Camera Failures

      Tutorial Beginner

      All photographers invest in their gear and desire rigid build quality in any purchase. But the truth of the matter is that cameras are just machines and we...

    5. DIY: How To Make a Professional Softbox for Under $20

      DIY: How To Make a Professional Softbox for Under $20

      Tutorial Intermediate

      Nowadays a softbox needn't be all that expensive - you can get nice results for $100 or even less. But what if there's a way of making it much cheaper, with...

    6. The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Shooting High Key

      The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Shooting High Key

      Tutorial Intermediate

      Today we're going to learn all about what high key photography is and how to create the effect. We'll go over what kind of equipment you'll need, how to set...

    7. Samsung NX10: A Digital SLR in a Compact Hybrid Body

      Samsung NX10: A Digital SLR in a Compact Hybrid Body

      Tutorial Beginner

      Samsung's managed to cram a Digital SLR sensor into a compact hybrid body, but how does the NX10 perform? We'll be taking an in-depth look at this new...

    8. The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Lomography

      The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Lomography

      Tutorial Intermediate

      The digital camera has revolutionized photography. More people have embraced a passion for photography than ever before. So, is film photography dying?...

    9. Step-By-Step Guide to Developing Black and White T-MAX Film

      Step-By-Step Guide to Developing Black and White T-MAX Film

      Tutorial Advanced

      This tutorial will explain the process of developing T-MAX film as a simple step-by-step walkthrough. It's a great introduction to understanding how film...

    10. 30 Photography Magazines Worth Subscribing To

      30 Photography Magazines Worth Subscribing To

      Tutorial Beginner

      As both free and premium online content grows in popularity, the world's love of printed magazines has declined dramatically. Consequently, it becomes harder...

    11. The Comprehensive Concert Photography Primer

      The Comprehensive Concert Photography Primer

      Tutorial Intermediate

      Concert photography can be a tough challenge for new photographers. Without the right gear and realistic expectations, it can be one of the most frustrating...

    12. The Simple Guide to Mounting a Remote Camera

      The Simple Guide to Mounting a Remote Camera

      Tutorial Intermediate

      Looking to capture action in two places at once? Need to place a camera somewhere hard to shoot handheld? This article will give you step-by-step tips to...