Published inLUMOID·PinnedMember-only8 Best Affordable Lighting Kits[Updated November 11, 2020] An affordable lighting kit is an essential accessory for photographers who frequently shoot indoors. While nature controls the major lighting outdoors, once you step foot inside a building, there is limited natural light the sun can provide. …Photography7 min readPhotography7 min read
Published inLUMOID·Nov 20, 2020Member-onlyBest Leica Lenses *Field Reviewed & Recommended*German manufacturer, Leica, is incredibly well-known for its photography gear. Leica lenses, in addition to other equipment, comes highly recommended. The design of their products is unique, and their high-quality build is sturdy. …Photography7 min readPhotography7 min read
Published inLUMOID·Nov 18, 2020Member-only9 Best Camera StrapsMost cameras that photographers tend to invest in will come with an included strap. In most cases, this will be a neck strap and will provide basic functionality that allows you to easily keep your camera with you — directly around your neck — making it easy to take a…Photography7 min readPhotography7 min read
Published inLUMOID·Nov 15, 2020Member-onlyBest Digital Cameras Under $300 [Expert Reviewed Picks]Buying a new digital camera under $300 can be a big challenge, especially when looking at the newest with the most advanced features. But a good camera doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Thanks to camera technology ramping ahead in recent years, there are many options for…Photography8 min readPhotography8 min read
Published inLUMOID·Nov 12, 2020Member-only7 Best Sony 50mm LensesIt’s fair to say that the 50mm focal length is one of the most commonly used. Often referred to as a standard focal length, a 50mm lens provides a view of the world almost identical to what the human eye sees which can be used for many different types of…Photography7 min readPhotography7 min read
Published inLUMOID·Nov 8, 2020Member-onlyVenus Laowa 15mm F/2 Zero-D: Excellent, Wide-Angle ViewsWide-angle lenses have a lot more to contend with in life than their more standard viewpoints siblings. These types of lenses are specialists in nature and have to counter more edge distortion as standard. …Photography5 min readPhotography5 min read
Published inLUMOID·Nov 7, 2020Member-onlyNikon NIKKOR Z 35mm F/1.8 S: Ultimate Quality For Nikon Z CamerasThe Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S is a powerful prime lens with an excellent maximum aperture of f/1.8. This makes it ideal for low-light photography and creating fantastic bokeh effects whilst experimenting with depth of field. …Photography5 min readPhotography5 min read
Published inLUMOID·Nov 6, 2020Member-onlySigma 18–300mm F/3.5–6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM Contemporary: Quality All-RounderIt’s fine and dandy to cart around a bag full of prime lenses all day long to cover every conceivable need. But if you only want or need one zoom lens to cover everything from the wide-angle to super-telephoto, then the likes of the Sigma 18–300mm f/3.5–6.3 …Photography5 min readPhotography5 min read
Published inLUMOID·Nov 5, 2020Member-onlyNikon NIKKOR Z 24mm F/1.8 S: An Excellent Prime Lens For Low-Light PhotographyThe Nikon Z range of cameras is an advanced series of both full-frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras such as the Nikon Z5 and Nikon Z50. These cameras offer superior image quality and a fantastic range of features. To complement this developing range of cameras, Nikon has Z lenses like the…Photography5 min readPhotography5 min read
Published inLUMOID·Nov 4, 2020Member-onlyProfoto B10: Quality, Reliable Photography LightingWhen it comes to high-quality studio lighting, one name usually pops to the top of the list on a regular basis. …Photography5 min readPhotography5 min read