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Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS | Sports: Fast Tele Prime Announced

Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS | Sports: Fast Tele Prime Announced

Sigma announces the 200mm F2 DG OS | Sports, a fast telephoto prime lens for portrait, indoor sports and low-light photography: key specs, performance focus, handling and first impressions.

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7 Years of SMotographers: From School Friends to Photography Professionals

7 Years of SMotographers: From School Friends to Photography Professionals

A look back at 7 years of SMotographers: how two school friends with a shared passion for photography built a professional photography team and website, from hobby to business.

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Sony RX1R III: Sony's Latest Premium Compact Camera Unveiled!

Sony RX1R III: Sony's Latest Premium Compact Camera Unveiled!

Sony unveils the RX1R III, a premium full-frame compact camera combining a 61-megapixel sensor with a ZEISS 35mm F2 lens, AI autofocus and creative tools in a pocketable body ideal for street and…

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The Nanlite FC-120B Bi-Color LED Light Review: LED for Content Creators

The Nanlite FC-120B Bi-Color LED Light Review: LED for Content Creators

Hands-on review of the Nanlite FC-120B: a compact, versatile bi-color video light that works well as a key, hair or B-roll light. Reliable color accuracy and USB-C power make it ideal for YouTube,…

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Find the Perfect Video Light: How to Optimally Complement Your Existing Light Setup

Find the Perfect Video Light: How to Optimally Complement Your Existing Light Setup

Compare LED video lights by spectral match (SSI) and find the light that best complements your existing setup, whether you're adding a key, fill or accent light for photo and video.

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Nanlite PavoTube ii 15x RGB Led Tube Light- Lab-Review

Nanlite PavoTube ii 15x RGB Led Tube Light- Lab-Review

Independent lab test of the Nanlite PavoTube ii 15X RGB LED tube light: a color-accurate accent and effect light for backdrops, kickers and tungsten-balanced scenes. CRI, R9, TM-30, SSI and CCT…

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Nanlite Forza 300B 300W Bi-Color Led COB Light- Lab-Review

Nanlite Forza 300B 300W Bi-Color Led COB Light- Lab-Review

Independent lab test of the Nanlite Forza 300B 300W Bi-Color LED light: outstanding tungsten accuracy and high output make it a strong key light for studio and film production. CRI, R9, TM-30, SSI…

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Nanlite Forza 720B 800W Bi-Color Led COB Light- Lab-Review

Nanlite Forza 720B 800W Bi-Color Led COB Light- Lab-Review

Independent lab test of the Nanlite Forza 720B 800W Bi-Color LED COB light, a high-output key light for film sets, large studios and commercial production. CRI, R9, TM-30, SSI and CCT accuracy…

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Ulanzi VL110 RGB Led Tube Light - Lab-Review

Ulanzi VL110 RGB Led Tube Light - Lab-Review

Independent lab test of the Ulanzi VL110 RGB LED tube light: a compact, portable effect and accent light for TikTok, YouTube and livestreaming on a budget. CRI, R9, TM-30, SSI and CCT accuracy…

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Nanlite FC-120B 120W Bi-Color Led COB Light- Lab-Review

Nanlite FC-120B 120W Bi-Color Led COB Light- Lab-Review

Independent lab test of the Nanlite FC-120B 120W Bi-Color LED COB light, a reliable studio and interview light for corporate and commercial production. CRI, R9, TM-30, SSI and CCT accuracy measured…

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