As photographers, we're usually trained to think in terms of still images. We choose our composition, set our exposure, focus on the subject, and wait for the right moment to press the shutter. But sometimes, the hardest part is knowing when the action is going to happen. For certain difficult-to-capture moments, I sometimes stop taking still photographs and switch my camera to video instead. Later, I can scrub through the footage and extract a single frame that captures the moment I was...

I've always loved ultra-wide lenses for capturing extreme near-far landscape compositions. Tamron just announced a lens that dives deep into ultra-wide territory: their new 12-20mm f/2.8, which offers a sweeping angle of view of approximately 122° on the wide end. This lens is going to be a great choice for full-frame mirrorless Sony and Nikon users looking to take the plunge into the amazing world of ultra-wide photography. Why I Love Ultra-Wide Lenses Wide-angle lenses allow me to create...

For many photographers, filters are an essential part of the creative process. While filter technology itself hasn't changed dramatically in recent years, the way filters attach to lenses has evolved. One of the most significant improvements is the introduction of magnetic filter systems. At first glance, magnetic filters might seem like a small convenience. Instead of screwing a filter onto the front of a lens, the filter simply snaps into place using magnets. In practice, however, this...