Monthly Archives: July 2018

Best 360-degree camera 2018: 10 cameras to capture everything

Are you in the real world yet? Forget the 3:2, 4:3 and 16:9 camera formats, and embrace the world as it is – a 360-degree landscape in which anything can happen, anywhere. That's the selling point for a new breed … Continue reading

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How to Find Opportunities for Abstract Photography Anywhere

Abstract photography, otherwise known as non-objective, conceptual, or experimental photography, is a tricky subject. According to Wikipedia, abstract photography is “a means of depicting a visual image that does not have an immediate association with the object world and has … Continue reading

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The Importance of a Focal Point

A focal point is the part of an image that draws the eye of a viewer to the most important part of the image or the area that you want to highlight. How you do this will make or break … Continue reading

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Best 4K camera 2018: 10 top cameras to shoot movies with

2016 welcomed a barrage of new cameras equipped with 4K video recording, and now almost every major camera manufacturer has implemented 4K shooting somewhere in their lines.  Perhaps most impressively, the technology has been successfully stretched over models of all … Continue reading

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Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3″ Multi-Touch Tablet, Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Windows 10 Pro – $799.00 Shipped (Reg. $1,159.00)

Adorama has the Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" Multi-Touch Tablet, Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Windows 10 Pro available for $ 799.00 with free shipping. Regularly $ 1,159.00.   The computer comes with the Microsoft Surface Pro Signature Type … Continue reading

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Landscape Photography: Essential Lens Filters Tutorial

The key to being a good landscape photographer is to understand how the look of a subject changes according to light, and photograph it during the best lighting conditions. Unlike in other genres of photography, a landscape photographer has no … Continue reading

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Best bridge camera 2018: 10 cameras that pack huge zoom lenses

Bridge cameras are a versatile and affordable alternative to DSLRs, offering the same kind of manual controls (as well as a host of easy-to-use auto modes) plus a huge zoom lens that covers everything from wide-angle to super-telephoto photography. This … Continue reading

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Deciphering the Canon Optical Wireless Flash Protocol

  From the Science’n’me YouTube Channel:   Have you ever wondered how Canon rebel cameras (600D+) wirelessly trigger speedlights with just its flash? In this video, the pre-flash signal is analysed, decoded, and finally emulated using a microcontroller. Canon, Nikon … Continue reading

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Interesting Photo of the Day: Accidental Moon Metering

Sometimes you make an error with your camera settings and end up with an image that turns out differently than you expected. In the occasion that you like the photo, you get surprised with an image that reminds you why photography … Continue reading

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Canon vs Nikon: which DSLR should you buy?

The most common question people ask when buying their first DSLR is whether to side with Canon or Nikon. Indeed, even more experienced photographers tied to one system often think about what they would gain by switching sides.  The fact … Continue reading

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Tips for Photographing July 4th Fireworks

For those residing in the USA, Independence Day (aka, the 4th of July) is often celebrated with freinds, family, grilled food and fireworks. With so many fireworks displays occurring this evening (either in a city center or in your own … Continue reading

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How To Frame Your Shots to Avoid Excessive Cropping

We’re all familiar with the cropping tool in our image editing programs. Unfortunately, it is one of the most widely used editing tools, mainly because it’s easy to forget to frame pictures before snapping the shutter. Yes, it is easy … Continue reading

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