by wim arys | Jan 26, 2023 | lens reviews
Apexel Phone Camera Lens review The Apexel phone camera lens is an affordable and versatile accessory for anyone who loves to take photos using their smartphone. This small, lightweight lens attaches directly to the back of most smartphones and tablets and comes in a...
by wim arys | Sep 24, 2015 | stories
Travel Photography: Costa Rica with the Sony A7rII Introduction Costa Rica was my first trip with the Sony A7r II. While these small mirrorless cameras aren’t suitable for every type of photography, they do lend themselves very well to travel photography. I...
by wim arys | Jul 11, 2015 | camera equipment reviews
Formatt Hitech Firecrest ND filters review Introduction Formatt Hitech Firecrest ND filters are a new type of ND filter. Unlike Lee filters that use dyed resin, Firecrest filters use a carbon metallic coating that according to their literature create hyper neutral NDs...
by wim arys | Jun 13, 2015 | Sony lenses, lens reviews
Sony FE 28mm f/2 full frame lens review Introduction The Sony FE 28mm f/2 (SEL28F20) is a moderate wide-angle lens for Sony Alpha Full Frame E-Mount A7 series of digital cameras. It has a decently fast f/2 maximum aperture, Sony’s Linear Actuator Autofocus...
by wim arys | Aug 22, 2014 | stories
Carpathian Castles with the Zeiss Touit 12mm More than 300 castles and ruins dot the Little Carpathian mountain range in Slovakia. This East-European country stood at the crossroads of cultures and religions and was invaded many times by the Tatars, Turks and even...