Will the Viltrox Spark Z3 Bring a Spark of Creativity to Your Photography?

The Viltrox Spark Z3 Flash on a black background.
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When it comes to photography gear, we often find ourselves having to compromise between features and price. Flash photography can be incredibly pricey, creating an artificial barrier to entry. While buying used is still one of the best ways to save some serious coin, there are some affordable options thanks to companies like Viltrox. With that said, I’ve been using the Viltrox Z3 TTL for Fujifilm cameras for about a month, and here are some of the takeaways from my time with the lens.

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The Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens is an Ultra-Wide Lens Built for Travel

Sigma's 12mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens on a white backdrop.
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Sigma has been building out its mirrorless lens lineup, and its latest APS-C Contemporary lens promises to give photographers and videographers one of the fastest, widest lenses that is nearly pocketable in size. The Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary boasts one of the fastest apertures at this focal length, making it a natural fit for astrophotography. Its compact design lends itself easily to travel photography. We had an opportunity to test this lens ahead of launch, so strap in and get ready for a Noisecast Review.

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The KEH.com Experience: Buying Used and Why You Should Try It

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Over the holidays, I wanted to upgrade my daily carry camera. For the past few years, the camera that went on vacation with me, to the store, or anywhere else that wasn’t a job has become my Fujifilm X-Pro 1. Yes, a more than a decade-old camera has become my daily driver, and for good reason—it’s a solid camera for everyday captures. That is, until it began having card write errors—this made me turn my attention to another X-Pro body and KEH.com.

Editor’s Note: This post is not sponsored in any way; I paid the listed price for my camera. Any Paid Promotions would be titled as such.

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