Monthly Archives: October 2015

Review: Updated: Panasonic GX8

Introduction and features With G, GM, GF, GH and GX lines, Panasonic’s G series of compact system cameras can get a little confusing. The GX models have a flatter, more rectangular shape than the SLR-like G and GH ranges, and … Continue reading

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Photographer Conquers Fear of Heights to Capture Beautiful Images of a Yosemite Wedding

Many of us are afflicted with some kind of fear or “phobia”, and the fear of heights is quite a common anxiety. Known medically as “acrophobia”, it is an abnormal and stubborn type of fright. Acrophobia is a natural fear, … Continue reading

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Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Lens – $304.99 Shipped (Compare at $469.00)

eBay (via Deals-All-Year) has the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Lens for Canon available for $ 304.99 with free shipping. Compare at $ 469.00. A Nikon version is available for the same price via this auction. Note: These are likely … Continue reading

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The Rule of Thirds – How it Can Help or Hinder Your Composition

How compositional rules can help or hinder your composition Creating good photographs, and becoming a good photographer, is in general, not just about learning about your camera and all the rules of composition. These help, but while you should know your … Continue reading

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Sony Shows Off Starvis Super-High Sensitivity Camera Sensor Tech

Earlier this year, Canon started debuting technology made to produce insanely high-sensitivity image sensors. They released a camera with an ISO setting over four-million and then showed off even more tech meant to capture images in nearly total darkness. Now, … Continue reading

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AOP Photography Awards 2015 – Free Events.

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Win a place on our street photography workshop.

Join Fujifilm and Amateur Photographer on November 18th with a very select group of readers to try out the latest Fujifilm X-Series cameras on a street walk in the heart of London’s West End. Under the expert guidance of professional … Continue reading

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Astrophotography Made Simple

There may not be a more challenging subject matter for photographers than astrophotography. When I first began making photographs, I had an elusive and challenging goal which was to make a photograph of the moon. 13 years later (has it … Continue reading

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Review: Sony RX10 II

Introduction and features Sony first introduced its convention-defying RX10 bridge camera range back in 2013. Most bridge cameras offer monster-sized zoom ranges you might never use fully, which forces the makers to use tiny 1/2.3-inch sensors that compromise the image … Continue reading

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iPhone 6S camera tested in depth

Introduction and features Just how good is the camera in the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus? To find out, we spent a day with professional photographer and videographer Dan Pearce, who bought his iPhone 6S Plus on its very … Continue reading

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