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Hey Pals, so who is up for a challenge? With Halloween around the corner what better way to take advantage of all the great costumes then to have a Halloween photo shoot? All you have to do is post your photo on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #LPHalloweencontest then, tag The Lenspal Instagram or … Read more
I think that most photographers that specialize in wedding or portrait photography, will tell your that their preferred focal length is the 85mm. And for a good reason; the 85mm is such an incredible focal length because of the nearly true to life compression it provides and the options available have always been known for … Read more
Nikon is launching the “Z Series” with two cameras, three lenses, and one lens adapter. The Z Series features a brand new lens mount that’s designed to “redefine possibilities” and elevate optical performance for Nikon over the coming decades. “This is the new light that Nikon will use to pioneer the future,” Nikon says. “It … Read more
There’s no better way to bring your travel memories to life than to have a well composed video to highlight a special aspect of your travels. In the last few years we have welcomed a barrage of new cameras equipped with 4K video recording, high frame rates for slow mo capability and now almost every … Read more
Hi Pals, When i first dived into video production I often would find my self shooting a project and out of nowhere my camera would stop recording not really knowing why i took to the internet to find out why this was constantly happening after reading alot of forums it really just came down to … Read more
Hey Pals, with the soon arrival of the DJI Ronin S to our extensive line-up, we thought it would be useful to write up a review for our existing, as well as, new customers who would be interested in learning more about this fascinating new gimbal Gimbals have revolutionized how we film everything from short … Read more
Zhiyun-Tech has taken the indie film world by storm over the last year. Their products are affordable and produce results that can be easily compared to much more costly gimbal systems. Which is why most filmakers have given it the title of best handheld gimbal. Today were going to talk about our top 5 features … Read more
When it comes to sensor sizes, the two terms most used to classify them are “full frame” and “crop sensor”. The term “full frame” refers to a sensor size that has the same dimensions as the 35mm film format. Why is 35mm format considered to be the standard or a “full frame”? Well, the 35mm … Read more
Shooting great wedding videos requires as much gear as shooting a short film without the huge crew. Typically its one or two shooters for the whole event and that includes getting prep, ceremony, reception, and a ton of b-roll to layer in the edit. Here are some considerations for first timers who are looking to … Read more
What is the best lens for sports? Photographers that shoot indoor sports typically face one of the biggest challenges in the photography world. Basketball, volleyball, soccer, gymnastics, wrestling, dance etc. The lighting for these events, is usually dim, so the photographer is often confined to one location while the participants move around… a lot. An … Read more