Monthly Archives: July 2018

Weekly Photography Challenge – Peaceful

This week your photography challenge is one that can be difficult to find in today’s busy and hectic world – peace! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to photograph something that represents what it means to be … Continue reading

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Nikon mirrorless camera release date, price, news and leaks

There's a growing buzz that we're likely to see a new full-frame mirrorless camera from Nikon very soon. Don't forget, Nikon's already dipped its toe into mirrorless with the range unsuccessful 1 Series range of cameras. Based around a 1-inch … Continue reading

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Landscape Photography: 9 Composition Tips

Composition can make or break any photograph. It doesn’t matter what camera, lens, or technique you’re using. If the composition isn’t able to tell a story or invoke some kind of feeling to the viewer, it cannot be considered a … Continue reading

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Image Quality Results from a Second Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lens

Image quality test results from a second Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM Lens are now available.   The difference between the two lenses is only slight.   Here is a difference that you are not going to struggle … Continue reading

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What are Watt Seconds and How Many Do You Need?

If you’ve ever used studio lights or been in the market to buy some you may have heard the term “watt seconds” (Ws) used in conjunction with strobes. But what the heck does it mean? How do you know if … Continue reading

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Polarizer and solid ND combine into one single filter perfect for waterfalls

Singh-Ray filters has teamed up with photography Bryan Hansel to launch the The Bryan Hansel Waterfall Polarizer filter, which combines a polarizer and neutral density (ND) filter into one single filter.  Specifically designed to capture waterfalls and river rapids, combining … Continue reading

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TomTom Bandit review

For some, the world of extreme sports is as much about capturing and sharing the action as it is about the sport itself. The action is captured on small lightweight cameras, attached to a person or kit, and the best-known … Continue reading

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Beginner’s Guide to Natural Light in Landscape Photography

Photography is all about light. The same scene with the same composition can look completely boring under one set of lighting conditions and very dramatic under different conditions. Good light makes the difference. But does that imply there is also … Continue reading

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Canon EOS 5Ds R DSLR Camera – $2,207.49 Shipped (Compare at $3,699.00)

eBay (via 6ave – 98.5% Positive feedback) has the Canon EOS 5Ds R DSLR Camera available for $ 2,207.49 with free shipping. Compare at $ 3,699.00.   Note: This is likely a grey market item and therefore would not qualify … Continue reading

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New Sony Alpha A7S III rumors surface

Following the arrival of the Sony Alpha A7R III and the more enthusiast-orientated Alpha A7 III in recent months, speculation is turning to when we're likely to see an update to the more video-focused Alpha A7S II. SonyAlphaRumors.com has gleaned … Continue reading

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6 Tips to Capture Wildlife Photography with Impact

Wildlife photography has become even more popular since the advent of digital cameras. Capturing wildlife can be a challenging undertaking whether your photographing animals for the first time or are well practiced. If you’re new to the subject and want … Continue reading

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Understanding Exposure Value in Photography

Before explaining Exposure Value (EV for short), it helps to know what Light Value (LV, for short) means. When you find something (whether it’s a person, a landscape, or even a ninja), there are (generally speaking) two main levels of … Continue reading

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