Gear

Leofoto Announces New Geared Products

Leofoto Announces New Geared Products

by Jędrzej Sokołowski
Architectural photographers are probably following the news in the small specialist geared head market with interest. In a space that has been dominated by Manfrotto and Arca Swiss for, as far as I can tell, decades, the Chinese brand Leofoto emerged a few years ago.
Putting the Leofoto LM-324CL Tripod Through Its Paces

Putting the Leofoto LM-324CL Tripod Through Its Paces

by Jędrzej Sokołowski
A tripod can serve as support for both the camera and the photographer who is exhausted after a long photo session. It can also be a declaration of the photographer’s presence, expressing their intention to capture their subject. During documentary projects, I have consciously used a large format analog camera placed on a tripod, which drew the attention of passersby and became a pretext for conversation, facilitating the establishment of contact with people I wanted to photograph, for example, to take their portraits.
One More Geared Head? APALMANAC Reviews the Leofoto G4

One More Geared Head? APALMANAC Reviews the Leofoto G4

by Jędrzej Sokołowski
For some time now, I’ve been convinced that a better tripod or tripod head doesn’t make me a better photographer or improve my photographs in any way. That being said, it definitely makes my life easier and more satisfying instead of difficult. That’s why as a professional architecture photographer I always use carbon tripods from Gitzo with heads and accessories from: Arca Swiss, Really Right Stuff and Sunwayfoto. 
How Does Laowa’s 20mm Lens Stack Up Against the Canon 24mm TSE?

How Does Laowa’s 20mm Lens Stack Up Against the Canon 24mm TSE?

by Kyrre Sundal
If you’re into architectural photography, my guess is that you already know about the abilities of tilt-shift lenses. Canon has been on the forefront of this domain for years. More recently Laowa has started to offer an alternative. Now they have both a 15mm and a 20mm option.
You Can Get Discounted Fuji, Canon, Profoto, and Apple Gear at B&H Today!

You Can Get Discounted Fuji, Canon, Profoto, and Apple Gear at B&H Today!

by Lexi Taciak
Our favorite gear shop B&H Photo is running some great promotions and sales today. If you’re thinking about grabbing new photo equipment or gear for your office, you might want to check in on their current deals.Here are a few of my favorites:Save $800 on the Fujifilm GFX 50S IIFuji’s GFX 50S II typically costs $3,999.95 for the base, but right now at B&H you can pick it up for $3,199.95, saving you $800.Save
How Do I Carry All My Photo, Climbing, and Camping Gear for Multi-Day Photo Excursions Shooting Alpine Architecture? – The Lowepro PhotoSport Backpack Pro 70L AW III

How Do I Carry All My Photo, Climbing, and Camping Gear for Multi-Day Photo Excursions Shooting Alpine Architecture? – The Lowepro PhotoSport Backpack Pro 70L AW III

by Albrecht Voss
Hikes through the Alps are my favorite excursions, in search of new architecture to photograph. Here I have to work out my pictures. For these photo shoots, I usually stay one night on location. This way I reserve the time with the most beautiful light for photography: late afternoon, blue hour, and early morning.
16 Unconventional Pieces of Photography Gear

16 Unconventional Pieces of Photography Gear

by Matthew Anderson
Whether a hobbyist or a professional, you’re more-than-likely familiar with classic pieces of gear most photographers need…lenses, light modifiers, flashes, etc. What you don’t typically hear about though, are the unconventional pieces of gear that photographers use.
The Mavic You Can Actually Afford: Introducing the New DJI Mavic 3 Classic

The Mavic You Can Actually Afford: Introducing the New DJI Mavic 3 Classic

by Justin Szeremeta
DJI released the Mavic 3 back in November of 2021.  This next iteration of their flagship drone brought with it a ton of upgrades users had been eagerly waiting for since its predecessor, the Mavic 2 had been released three years prior.   We wrote a series of articles about this much-anticipated release, including two fantastic deep dives by my fellow APA writer György Palkó that you can find here and here.
Can You Use a Canon 50mm Tilt-Shift Lens on a Nikon Mirrorless Camera?

Can You Use a Canon 50mm Tilt-Shift Lens on a Nikon Mirrorless Camera?

by György Palkó
Ever since I started my journey as an architectural photographer, I’ve had to face a big dilemma. I learned the basics of photography with Nikon cameras, so when I got to the point where I really needed to use tilt-shift lenses in my architectural photography work – I was left wanting.
Leofoto LH-40GR Geared Head vs Sunwayfoto GH-PRO II

Leofoto LH-40GR Geared Head vs Sunwayfoto GH-PRO II

by Albrecht Voss
I know for an architectural photographer, the use of a tripod is assumed to be mandatory. It seems like we have our cameras firmly glued to our tripod heads. However, I have to confess that, especially for outdoor shots of buildings, I find the freedom of shooting handheld really liberating.
3 Reasons Photographers Need a Camera Cage

3 Reasons Photographers Need a Camera Cage

by Albrecht Voss
Camera Cages are just for videographers, right? In this review I am going to show you why I love a cage for my hybrid work between architectural photography and videography. From day one I put my Canon R5 into a camera cage and only let it out of there for trips with the family, where I want to carry minimal equipment.
Fujifilm Presents Two New Tilt-Shift Lenses

Fujifilm Presents Two New Tilt-Shift Lenses

by Kyrre Sundal
There have long been rumors that Fujifilm would launch tilt shift lenses, and now they have finally shown off what they have been working on. Screen capture from X summit 2022For a long time, GFX photographers have used Canon’s TSE lenses. These have worked well for many photographers and we did a comparison of how they performed on a GFX100s a year ago. 
All Of My Gear Was Stolen… It Can Happen To You Too.

All Of My Gear Was Stolen… It Can Happen To You Too.

by Patrick Biller
For the past few years I’ve been focusing my energy on establishing myself as an interior design and architecture photographer and with that came a lot of very expensive purchases. The type of equipment we need to develop ourselves in this industry is very specialized and is often accompanied by a hefty price tag.
Why This Mouse Has Kept Me From Switching to a Tablet for Editing

Why This Mouse Has Kept Me From Switching to a Tablet for Editing

by Ramon Portelli
It’s my favourite and most indispensable piece of gear.My Logitech MX Master mouse.Now granted, I probably spend a lot more time editing than out shooting than most but still, if I had to judge the most worthwhile investment by the amount of time I’ve used any piece of gear, this would be it by far.This
Plan Your Next Shoot With The PhotoPills App

Plan Your Next Shoot With The PhotoPills App

by Kyrre Sundal
There are many apps that show where the sun is at a given time. I have tested several of them, but it was only when I saw a video by Nigel Danson that I became aware of PhotoPills. In the video, he calls it “a swiss army knife of apps”.Briefly explained, PhotoPills is an app that shows you where the sun and moon are at a given time.
DJI Mavic 3 – It Is Finally As Good As We Wanted

DJI Mavic 3 – It Is Finally As Good As We Wanted

by György Palkó
I wrote about the DJI Mavic 3 drone in March, and at the end of the article, I shared my wish for its improvement, saying “There are many unique benefits we get with this new drone, but there are still flaws. I hope that the Mavic 3’s issues can be resolved with software updates down the road, as they have done so far.”
The 2022 MacBook Pro M2 is Now Available for Pre-Order

The 2022 MacBook Pro M2 is Now Available for Pre-Order

by Lexi Taciak
B&H has announced that the 13″ MacBook Pro with the M2 8-core chip is now available for pre-order! The M2 MBP is geared toward photographers and filmmakers who need a little more oomph out of Apple’s laptop offerings. Prices range from $1,299.00 to $2,499.00 for the newest iteration of the M2 MacBook and are available to configure with options like RAM in 8, 16, and 24 GB, SSD in 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB.
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