Monthly Archives: February 2016

Sigma to Improve AF Performance with 150-600mm Sports / Contemporary Firmware Update

From Sigma: Thank you for your patronage to SIGMA products. We would like to announce that we are planning to release a firmware update for the SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports in Canon and Nikon mount, as well as … Continue reading

Posted in Photo Equipment | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Quickest Possible Explanation of the History of Film

What exactly is film, anyway? And how was it made? If you ever wanted to know a (mostly) complete history of those strips of plastic you use you capture images by exposure to light, you’d be hard-pressed to find a … Continue reading

Posted in Photo Techniques | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Best Enthusiast DSLRs of 2016

Enthusiast level DSLRs give you the flexibility to shoot a myriad of different subjects, but without the very high asking prices of professional level cameras. The best enthusiast DSLRs of 2016: We’ve rounded up a selection of the very best … Continue reading

Posted in Photo Equipment | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

PhotoPills: The Photographer’s Swiss Army Knife

It’s 6pm, it’s cold, and the sun is on its way to set. The tripod is placed, the composition is done – now I just have to wait for the big show that Mother Nature puts on every day to … Continue reading

Posted in Digital Photography | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Canon EOS 5Ds DSLR Camera – $2,399.00 Shipped (Compare at $3,699.00)

eBay (via GetItDigital) has the Canon EOS 5Ds DSLR Camera available for $ 2,399.00 with free shipping. Compare at $ 3,699.00. Note: This is likely a grey market item and therefore ineligible for a Canon USA warranty. Canon and Nikon News, … Continue reading

Posted in Photo Equipment | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Gear Deal: Amazon Has the DXO One Camera For $380 Today

The DXO One was a finalist for our 2015 Camera of the Year, but today it’s on sale for $ 220 below its typical $ 600 price tag for a grand total of $ 380. The DXO One has a … Continue reading

Posted in Photography | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Review of the Vü Professional Filter System

Filters are wonderful little tools that help modify the light coming through your camera lenses, and alter what is recorded onto the sensor or film, whichever the case may be. Different filter types exist for varying purposes; polarizing filters deepen … Continue reading

Posted in Digital Photography | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Canon EOS C300 Mark II Meets EBU HD and UHD Classification

United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, 18th February 2016 – Canon today announces that the EOS C300 Mark II digital cinema camera has been independently tested in accordance with European Broadcast Union (EBU) recommendations for both HD and UHD content acquisition¹. … Continue reading

Posted in Photo Equipment | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Flashguns and flash accessories

Where should you start when it comes to flashguns and flash accessories? We recommend six flashguns and a range of accessories to help you control your flash and manipulate its output Where should you start when it comes to flashguns … Continue reading

Posted in Photo Equipment | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Mentor Series: Wayne Ericson’s Happy Trails

Wayne Ericson To even out the dark foreground and lighter background in scenes like this, Ericson has learned to expose for the highlights, set relatively high ISOs (i.e., 400 or 600), and then dial up shadow detail when editing. “One … Continue reading

Posted in Photography | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Canon EOS 7D Mark II with PIXMA PRO-100 – $1,199.00 Shipped AR (Reg. $2,334.00)

B&H has a Canon EOS 7D Mark II with PIXMA PRO-100 Bundle available for $ 1,199.00 with free shipping after $ 350.00 mail-in rebate. The regular retail value of the bundle is $ 2,334.00. Bundle Includes  Canon EOS 7D Mark II … Continue reading

Posted in Photo Equipment | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

New: How to Use Reflectors Photography Course at $5 Off

A reflector is the photographer’s first lighting tool and in many ways the most crucial and effective. This new course from professional photographer Jay P Morgan is designed to help master everything there is to know about reflectors in photography … Continue reading

Posted in Photo Techniques | Tagged , , | Leave a comment