Vit Kovalcik

I’ve been a freelancer since early 2012; photography is my living. I acquired my photography experience, both inside and outside the studio, during the previous years—when I was working all day and taking pictures every evening and weekend. I don’t have just one clearly defined topic; I like photographing people, but also cityscapes and landscapes.

Ultra Wide-Angle Lenses 

Ultra wide-angle lenses aren’t for everyone. But there are times when they can seem irreplaceable. These lenses can capture an extremely wide field of view, which may distract viewers. How can you use ultra wide-angle lenses properly and when do they come in handy?

Ultra Wide-Angle Sony 12-24/4 Lens Review

I tested the ultra wide-angle Sony 12-24/4 lens. It has an initial focal length of 12mm. It’s so wide that you don’t have to compromise like you would with similar lenses. Read on to learn how the Sony 12-24/4 performs and what issues you may encounter.

Camera Gear for Weddings and Corporate Events

It’s important to have the right gear for shooting weddings or corporate events. There’s no need to buy ten lenses and lug them around all day when you’ll only use some of them. Learn how I chose my minimalistic gear for weddings and corporate events in this article.

Tilt-Shift Lenses Explained

Everyone uses lenses. Whether they are the lenses on your camera or your phone’s lenses. But there are also specialty lenses with a set of screws on the side. These screws all you to rotate or angle the lens in different ways. How do these lenses work and what are they for?

Quick-Release Tripod Plates: Manfrotto, Arca-Swiss, and Others

Photography equipment is made up of not only camera bodies and lenses, but also other accessories like tripods and tripod plates. When selecting a tripod, height is an important factor. Also, how it attaches to the camera. There are several systems for attaching cameras to tripods, but the most commonly used are Manfrotto RC2 and Arca-Swiss. Read on to find out how they differ and which one you should choose.

Why I Made the Switch from the Canon R5 to the Sony A7R V

I recently decided to take a big step: Change my camera brand and replace all corresponding lenses and equipment. I learned a lot from reviews, but still had many questions. What are the differences between Canon and Sony, and was switching a good decision? I was only able to find some of the answers came only after using them for some time.

3D LUTs—What They Can Do and Where To Find Them

What are 3D LUTs? You may have come across them in your photo editing, used them for some time, or not at all. Many photographers offer custom 3D LUTs you can download for a fee, or even free. What can you do with 3D LUTs? What are their limitations? How can you make your own? Zoner Photo Studio X makes this a piece of cake.

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