Monthly Archives: June 2016
Does the Camera Matter? SLR versus Mirrorless versus Smartphone
When our wonderful editor Darlene asked me to write an article comparing camera types my first thought was to show you a series of photos just like the following, and ask you to guess which ones were taken, with which … Continue reading
Hot Deal: Canon PIXMA PRO-100 Wireless Professional Inkjet Photo Printer – $49.00 Shipped AR (Reg. $349.00)
Hot Deal: Use coupon code BHOPTIC16 at B&H to get the Canon PIXMA PRO-100 Wireless Professional Inkjet Photo Printer for $ 49.00 with free shipping after $ 250.00 mail-in rebate. Regularly $ 349.00. Product Highlights 4800 x 2400 dpi Print 8 … Continue reading
Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR – $1,999.00 Shipped (Compare at $2,499.00)
eBay has the Canon EOS 5D Mark III available for $ 1,999.00 with free shipping. Compare at $ 2,499.00 after $ 300.00 instant savings. Note: This is likely a grey market item and therefore technically ineligible for a Canon USA warranty. … Continue reading
Pop Quiz: Test Your Photography Knowledge
News Are you a true photo nerd? Test your knowledge here Test your photography trivia knowledge and compare yourself to your frirends… Popular Photography
Bolt VS-560C Wireless TTL Flash – $139.00 Shipped (Reg. $189.00)
For a limited time, B&H has the Bolt VS-560C Wireless TTL Flash (for Canon/Nikon) available for $ 139.00 with free shipping. Regularly $ 189.00. Product Highlights Compatible with Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II Wireless TTL Functionality Up to 33′ Guide Number: … Continue reading
How much do you process your images? – a dPS POLL
This week on dPS it’s all about things that are debatable and open for discussion. One thing that’s always a hot item is post-processing. Do you do it or not? If so how much? If you want to get in … Continue reading
Interesting Photo of the Day: Stormy Day Sunset in the Canadian Rockies
It’s hard to describe the exact moods evoked by Marc Adamus’s image “Light of the Storm.” The dark and menacing is rivaled by a warm and hopeful brightness—a beautiful visual example (and potentially metaphorical representation) of the ending of a storm. … Continue reading
To Process or Not To Process? Let’s Discuss
Processing a RAW file can allow a photographer to bring out the full range of tones in an image. Often when I’m looking at photos in forums online, or interacting with photographers in person, inevitably someone will proudly claim that … Continue reading
Several Sigma Lenses Prime Lenses Have Compatibility Issues With the Canon 1D X Mark II DSLR
Gear A firmware fix is incoming Three Sigma prime lenses aren’t quite playing nice with Canon’s new flagship DSLR… Popular Photography
Select Sigma Lenses Not Fully Compatible with the 1D X Mark II; Firmware Fix Promised
From Sigma: Thank you for purchasing and using our products. We have found that some SIGMA interchangeable lenses for CANON are not fully compatible with CANON EOS-1DX Mark II, which was released on April 28th. When certain lenses are attached to this … Continue reading
How Do I Select a Memory Card? “RCSP”
While providing a review of the Transcend CFast 2.0 Memory Card, I share my memory card selection thought process. The RCSP acronym is what you need to consider. B&H has the Transcend CFast 2.0 Memory Card in stock. Canon and Nikon … Continue reading
25 Stunning Images that Show Next to Nothing – Minimalism
Just like the TV show Seinfeld that was a show about nothing, putting next to nothing in your images can produce some good results. min·i·mal·ism – a style or technique (as in music, literature, or design) that is characterized by … Continue reading