Monthly Archives: April 2016
Review: Canon EOS 80D
Introduction and features The new 80D, which replaces the 70D launched in July 2013, sits smack in the middle of Canon’s SLR line-up, above the 760D and below the 7D Mark II. That puts it in prime enthusiast territory which … Continue reading
How to Take Better Wildlife Photos: Be a Naturalist First
I love birds. In fact, I’ve dedicated much of my adult life to the study of birds. In college, I spent days exploring the beaches, forests, and wetlands surrounding southern Puget Sound, strictly in the interest of finding and watching … Continue reading
You can now pre-order GoPro’s 360-degree VR rig
If you’ve been tracking the progress of GoPro’s Omni VR camera then you’ll want to know that the rig is now up for pre-order – if you’ve got the cash to slap down. The Omni costs £4,199.99 in the UK … Continue reading
The Power of Photography
A picture speaks a thousand words. It has the power to move a mind and compel it to act. Beyond the gear and beyond the tricks and tips, photography has been, in its purest form, a silent recorder of humanity for as long as it’s … Continue reading
Review: Canon EOS 80D
Introduction and features The new 80D, which replaces the 70D launched in July 2013, sits smack in the middle of Canon’s SLR line-up, above the 760D and below the 7D Mark II. That puts it in prime enthusiast territory which … Continue reading
5 Steps to Creating a Printed Photo Collection as Wall Art
In this digital age, where we wander about with thousands of digital images held captive in our smart phones, there is something special about printed photographs. They represent something tangible and reverent – something that was worth transforming into an enduring piece of artwork, to … Continue reading
Advanced technology guide: silver halide photography
Nowadays, analogue is used to describe ‘old school’ silver halide photography, yet up close, it’s pure digital Film is a truly digital medium – each grain can either be dark or transparent but nothing in between. Photo by Andrew Hutton … Continue reading
You can now pre-order GoPro’s 360-degree VR rig
If you’ve been tracking the progress of GoPro’s Omni VR camera then you’ll want to know that the rig is now up for pre-order – if you’ve got the cash to slap down. The Omni costs £4,199.99 in the UK … Continue reading
Tamron 35 & 45mm f/1.8 VCs Win Red Dot & IF Design Awards
From Tamron: April 28, 2016, Commack, New York – Tamron Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces that its SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD (Model F012), a fast aperture wide-angle lens, and SP 45mm F/1.8 Di … Continue reading
Review: Canon EOS 80D
Introduction and features The new 80D, which replaces the 70D launched in July 2013, sits smack in the middle of Canon’s SLR line-up, above the 760D and below the 7D Mark II. That puts it in prime enthusiast territory which … Continue reading