Monthly Archives: December 2015
Nikon D5100 field test
When Matt Golowczynski decided to travel around the world, he ditched his pro gear and opted for a modest second-hand Nikon D5100. Here’s what he made of it When Matt Golowczynski decided to travel around the world, he ditched his … Continue reading
PNY 64GB PRO Elite SDXC / microSD Memory Cards (95MB/s) – $29.99 Each (Reg. $49.99 Each)
Amazon has the PNY 64GB PRO Elite Class 10 UHS-I U3 SDXC & PNY 64GB PRO Elite Class 10 UHS-I U3 microSD memory cards available for $ 29.99 each. Regularly $ 49.99 each. Canon and Nikon News, Deals and What’s … Continue reading
48 Hours Left to Save up to 90% on These Great Photography Deals
Over the past two weeks we’ve put together some great photography deals to help you improve your photography in the new year but as 2015 comes to a close so will the deals. As this post goes live you have … Continue reading
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM – $595.00 Shipped (Compare at $999.00)
eBay (via AllNewShop) has the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lens (review) available for $ 621.99 with free shipping. Compare at $ 999.00. Note: This is likely a grey market item and therefore not technically eligible for a Canon USA … Continue reading
The Return of Cuba: A Photographer’s Exploration
Of those Americans who benefit from the slowly opening gates to the 42,000-square-mile Caribbean nation of Cuba, photographers can be counted among the grateful. The country’s urban and rural areas seem to have been fixed, as if in amber, since … Continue reading
Best technology of 2015
Michael Topham and Andy Westlake take a look back over the camera developments made this year, and choose the advances in technology they like best Michael Topham and Andy Westlake take a look back over the camera developments made this … Continue reading
Beginners Photography Tips – Best of 2015
Every year it happens, maybe this year it happened to you too? Many people get a new camera as a gift over the holidays, and now the fun begins, learning how to use it! You need a beginners guide to … Continue reading
Spot Metering Technique with HDR Photography
Related reminder: holiday deal ending soon on the new Aurora HDR Software for Macs One of the most accurate and powerful ways to take meter readings of light through the lens to determine the dynamic range of a scene is spot … Continue reading
Vincent Laforet & Air Project Featured in Tedx Talk
Leaning out the side of a helicopter, held only by a harness and his sense of connectedness with the earth’s endless sea of light, Vincent Laforet captures cities from above, in a way that resembles pathways on a circuit board, … Continue reading
Tamrac 5729 Zuma 9 Secure Traveler Backpack – $39.99 Shipped (Reg. $99.99)
For a limited time, B&H has the Tamrac 5729 Zuma 9 Secure Traveler Backpack available for $ 39.99 with free shipping. Regularly $ 99.99. Product Highlights Holds DSLR, 6″ Lens, Extra Lens, Flash Holds iPad in Separate Foam Compartment Only Access … Continue reading
12 of the Best Portrait Articles of 2015
Photographing people, in particular doing portraits, can strike fear into the hearts of many newbie photographers. But it doesn’t have to be so scary. Read through some of the best, most read articles on portrait photography from the last 12 … Continue reading
Lens design and AF: Advanced technology guide
There are some interesting lens design insights to be found by studying a Tamron lens patent The Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 has many similarities to a Tamron patent There are some interesting lens design insights to be found by studying … Continue reading