Monthly Archives: December 2015
Writer’s Favorite Lens – Canon 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro
Sometimes, picking a favorite is hard. If you ask me to choose a favorite song or movie, it just can’t be done. Lenses; however, are different beasts. Ask most photographers what their favorite lens is, and you’ll probably get little … Continue reading
14 Heartwarming Family Portraits
Family portraits are warm and tell tons of different stories. They remind us of the most beautiful moments spent in the company of our loved ones and bring us back through time. The best family photos capture sincere emotion and … Continue reading
Sony’s Sky HDR App Tries to Prevents Blown Out Skies in Landscape Photos
One of the most common tech questions we get around here at PopPhoto.com is some version of, “How do I keep the sky from blowing out in my landscape photos. There are a couple different options, from a simple HDR … Continue reading
Cameras that give good value for money
We bring you a selection of cameras that, in our opinion, offer particularly good value for money. We’ve rounded up the various ways in which you can make your money go further when choosing a camera – …Continue reading » … Continue reading
Best Fuji lenses you can buy in 2015
Best Fuji lenses Fuji’s latest X-series compact system cameras are full of retro charm yet bang up to date. Up-market models like the X-T1, X-T10 and X-E2 are smart, stylish and sophisticated in their own right. But just like any … Continue reading
Canon Files Patent for EF-M 600mm f/5.6 DO IS
According to the Egami Blog, Canon has filed a patent for a 600mm diffractive optics lens for mirrorless cameras. Plans to release an EF-M 600mm f/5.6 DO IS may indicate that Canon is planning to take their mirrorless camera system to … Continue reading
Today Only: Get 4 Great Snapn Guides for just $10 (Save 73%)
It’s time for our 8th deal in our 12 Deals of Christas and today we have a fun one for you today – and cheap too! Today we have two great deals on our must read Snapn guides. SnapnMotion for … Continue reading
How to Take Amazing Rainy Day Self-Portraits (Video Tutorial)
Ilko Alexandroff is a surreal fashion and travel photographer, born in Bulgaria but now living in Japan. His experiments with light—silhouettes, bokeh, patterns—have led him to step out in the rain every so often for a few creative self portraits. It takes … Continue reading
Use a Hard Light for a Dramatic Portrait
Felix Sanchez Portrait photographers live and die by their ability to produce a soft light. Whether created using a softbox, diffuser, umbrella, or window, soft is by far the most common flavor of studio lighting. But it doesn’t have to … Continue reading
Photo printing companies and photo printing ideas
Here are six of the best personalised photo printing companies to offer you a range of unique photo printing ideas Here are six of the best personalised photo printing companies to offer you a range of unique photo printing ideas … Continue reading
Lightroom can edit your pictures, and now it can take them too
Lightroom Mobile is the tablet/smartphone companion to Adobe’s desktop app, but a process of steady development has meant that it’s more than just a tool for viewing your photos. It’s now possible to apply a large number of the desktop … Continue reading
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens Tested on the EOS 5Ds R and 7D Mark II
Image quality results from the EOS 5Ds R and EOS 7D Mark II have been added to the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens Review. This is another oldie but goodie. The 23 year old EF 85 f/1.8 is another perrenial … Continue reading