Review

Laowa Lens Offers a Reliable Shift Lens at a Great Value

Laowa Lens Offers a Reliable Shift Lens at a Great Value

by Mel Willis
The Laowa 20mm Zero-D Shift is a reliable choice for those seeking to incorporate shift capabilities into their setup. This lens provides a compelling entry point from both image quality and price perspectives. Laowa Lens is also giving APA readers 10% off either the 15mm or 20mm shift lenses.
Shimoda Has a New Backpack on the Way – Here’s my Thoughts on Their Existing Models

Shimoda Has a New Backpack on the Way – Here’s my Thoughts on Their Existing Models

by Jędrzej Sokołowski
For several months, I’ve been testing camera rolling backpacks, using several models from the Thinktank company as examples. I wrote a fairly long article about it, which you can still read. After an extended period of working and traveling with a backpack, however, I found myself longing for a classic camera backpack.
Adobe Lightroom or Capture One? A Subjective Comparison | Part Two

Adobe Lightroom or Capture One? A Subjective Comparison | Part Two

by Jędrzej Sokołowski
In the first part of this series, where I discussed my subjective reflections related to photo post-processing in Lightroom and Capture One, I covered topics such as types of licenses, program interfaces, tethering, and the difference between a catalog and a session.
Adobe Lightroom or Capture One? A Subjective Comparison | Part One

Adobe Lightroom or Capture One? A Subjective Comparison | Part One

by Jędrzej Sokołowski
I remember the first time I used Adobe Lightroom. It had to be around the year 2008. It was a shock to me back then. I mainly had used Photoshop before, which is a powerful tool, but especially at that time, it wasn’t well-suited for quickly editing a large number of photos.
A medium-sized tripod that we can always take with us: review of Leofoto LQ-284C

A medium-sized tripod that we can always take with us: review of Leofoto LQ-284C

by Jędrzej Sokołowski
Not everyone who takes photos needs to have a tripod. However, in architectural photography, a camera practically doesn’t exist without a tripod. Moreover, it is worth having more than one tripod! Many people believe that the optimal solution is to have three models… A large, versatile “workhorse” tripod (such as the previously mentioned Leofoto LM-324CL or the competing Gitzo GT3543XLS) A medium-sized tripod that we can always take with us, for example, in carry-on luggage or attach to a backpack when going hiking (Albrecht Voss described the Gitzo GK2545T-82QD model) A pocket-sized tabletop tripod that can be useful in specific situations (check out Mike Kelley’s review of the Platypod or the Gitzo Mini Traveler Tabletop Tripod).
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.
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.
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.
A CRM Built by Photographers for Photographers

A CRM Built by Photographers for Photographers

by Brandon Marsh
Disclaimer: I loved Sprout Studio so much that I became an ambassador for the brand back in 2020. While I do receive a commission for new users signing up, this application has been a staple in my business since 2015. For anyone interested in trying out the program, please know your support is greatly appreciated and I am here to help if you have any questions.
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.
DJI Mavic 3 – Is It Worth the Price?

DJI Mavic 3 – Is It Worth the Price?

by György Palkó
The first DJI Mavic Pro was announced in September 2016 and released in late 2016. The small size and the foldable design made me absolutely love it. I used the Mavic Pro for 2 years, and I was very pleased by its capabilities. I even won an architectural photography contest here in Hungary with an image created using that drone.
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