Luke Edwin went full MacGyver with 8 DIY 3D-printed camera rigs—because who needs B&H when you’ve got a printer and wild ideas?
Some are genius, some are… let’s say “experimental,” but all are pure photographer nerd gold.
Warning: may cause sudden urges to buy a 3D printer.

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Manny pits the $600 Viltrox 85mm f/1.4 against the $1200 Sigma—bokeh battle incoming.
Can budget brilliance outshine a seasoned pro, or is Sigma still king of creamy portraits?
Your eyes say Sigma, but your wallet just slid into Viltrox’s DMs.
Manny Ortiz – Portrait Photography Battle: $600 Viltrox 85mm 1.4 Pro vs $1200 Sigma 85mm 1.4…Read More

The Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 is here—and it’s clearly been bench-pressing G Masters at the gym.
PetaPixel dives into this bokeh beast that’s punching way above its weight class.
Is it a budget lens or a stealthy flagship assassin in disguise?
Build like a tank, renders like a dream, and priced like it forgot its worth.
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Manny Ortiz uncovers the real secret behind the Sony FX2
No, it’s not just another cinema cam flex.
Turns out, there’s a killer feature flying under everyone’s radar.
If you’re a hybrid shooter, this might just be your new best friend (that doesn’t ghost you in low light).

Manny Ortiz – The Sony FX2- The one thing nobody is talking about…Read More

Sigma’s back at it again—ultrawide, ultra-bright, and unapologetically Art.
The 17-40mm f/1.8 is basically a flex in lens form.
Watch PetaPixel’s take as this glass beast tries to outshine your entire kit.
Spoiler: f/1.8 at 17mm might just break space-time.

PetaPixel – The Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 Art Lives Up to Its Legac…Read More

Who smooths skin like a pro—Retouch4Me, Aperty, or Evoto?
It’s the ultimate beauty battle, and no pixels were harmed (we think).
Watch as three AI tools go head-to-head so your portraits can glow without the “plastic doll” effect.

#skinretouching #retouch4me #aperty #evoto #AItools