Clinton Stark

Here are some of the best lenses you can buy for Canon mirrorless and DSLR cameras (EF and RF mount). If you own an interchangeable lens camera there's some good news. Lenses continue to see price cuts, and more deals seem to appear almost every other day. Shopping for a...

Even though the Canon EOS R6 was just released at the end of last year, there's already a deal to be had. And potential camera buyers may want to take a look. Featuring a new 20-megapixel sensor, the full-frame model is now discounted upwards of 64% -- price cuts we've...

Gaggia today announced three new colors for its 2023 edition of the venerable Gaggia Classic Pro espresso machine. The options are part of a new line Gaggia calls the Classic Energy Vibes Evo. Yes, it can be hard to keep up with Gaggia these days. Essentially this is the new...

35 café quality espresso drinks at the touch of a button.

Another week of espresso news and articles to recap. Here on Stark Insider we again covered several key events, plus wrote-up some continuing coverage of the best accessories we've tested and used for our coffee station. 2023 Gaggia Classic Evo Pro Significant update to the iconic Gaggia Classic Pro espresso machine Updated...

A familiar face gets some welcome improvements

Looking to buy a gift for an aspiring home barista? Or maybe it's time to treat yourself with a low cost upgrade to your own espresso workflow. We've spent months evaluating and testing the latest round of new -- Third Wave Coffee -- accessories that have hit the market. Most...

Dubbed the "Nifty Fifty" the Canon 50mm lens is simply unmatched. There's a reason why almost all Canon shooters have one in their bag. They let in plenty of light thanks to a low f-stop rating, they're light, and they produce outstanding image quality. Best of all when it comes...

Time flies when you're having fun as they say. And such was the case when I realized my Heat Exchanger (HX) had turned 18 years old. Branded by Pasquini, but actually made by Bezzera, the thing is a workhorse. Just perform annual maintenance such as replacing the group gasket...

Here's 7 quick tips and some video resources that will help you make latte art or make better latte art if you're looking to refine the (sometimes tricky) process. Latte art can be both thrilling and exasperating. Learning how to pour latte art can take months and maybe even years to...