Monthly Archives: July 2016
How to Use Your On-Camera Speedlight to do Bounce Flash Effectively
An on-camera flash (or speedlight) is the tool many photographers own, but few know how to use. Every day I see this amazing piece of equipment go to waste, slamming harsh light into a subject, when it could be caressing … Continue reading
FREEFLY MOVI M15 3-Axis Motorized Gimbal Stabilizer – $4,995.00 (Reg. $8,995.00)
For a limited time, B&H has the FREEFLY MOVI M15 3-Axis Motorized Gimbal Stabilizer available for $ 4,995.00. Regularly $ 8,995.00. Product Highlights Designed for Hand-Held Use For Cinema Cameras & DSLRs up to 15 lb Keeps Horizon Level & Counteracts … Continue reading
Getty Image Sport’s Olympic Gear Photo Will Inspire Serious Kit Envy
News This pile of Canon camera equipment is the stuff gear nerd dreams are made of Getty Image Sport is bringing a predictably burly arsenal of Canon camera gear to the Rio Olympics… Popular Photography
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens – $1,709.99 Shipped (Compare at $1,999.00)
eBay (via quickndone – 99.8% positive feedback) has the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Lens available for $ 1,709.99 with free shipping. Compare at $ 1,999.00 after $ 100.00 mail-in rebate. Note: This is likely a grey market item … Continue reading
Developing Your Eye for Photography
Although there is much pleasure to be derived from taking a technically excellent photograph, there is a strong argument that a truly great shot depends most on your eye. Look at the photographs you see every day in magazines, the … Continue reading
5 Tips for Getting Started with Wildlife Photography for Beginners
There is just something about the natural world that seems to touch us humans to the very core of our being, especially when it involves wildlife of any form. When we hear the words “wildlife photography”, wide open planes of … Continue reading
Verizon Acquires Flickr in Yahoo Takeover
by Sean Setters Verizon has agreed to purchase Yahoo for the paltry sum of $ 4.83 billion. Considering that Microsoft offered to buy Yahoo only 8 years ago for a cool $ 45 billion, “paltry sum” seems like a fair descriptor … Continue reading
eBay Watch: $1 Million Will Buy You This Insane Cinema Lens Collection
Gear Grab a sack full of adapters, a mirrorless camera, and a suitcase full of money This classic cinema lens collection is a huge treasure trove of classic glass. Popular Photography
Stylized Techniques for Editing Portraits Using Lightroom
This is the promised follow-up to my article on Creating Compelling Wide-Angle Portraits Using One Off-Camera Flash. While part one discussed equipment, composition, lighting and posing, this article focuses exclusively on post-processing. Let me start by stating the obvious. Everyone … Continue reading
Advanced technology guide: a camera’s ‘reach’ – photographing distant objects
Bob Newman looks at the factors affecting how a camera system renders an image of a distant object When you can’t get close to your subject, reach is a matter of necessity Bob Newman looks at the factors affecting how … Continue reading
Adobe Photoshop Elements 14 & Premiere Elements 14 – $79.00 Shipped (Reg. $149.00)
B&H has Adobe Photoshop Elements 14 & Premiere Elements 14 available for $ 79.00 with free expedited shipping. Regularly $ 149.00. Product Highlights Photo and Video Editing Software Bundle Camera Shake Reduction, Haze Removal Refined Hair and Pet Fur Selections Application-Based … Continue reading
Vello FreeWave Mini-Stand Flash Trigger Set – $29.95 Shipped (Reg. $49.95)
B&H has the Vello FreeWave Mini-Stand Flash Trigger Set available for $ 29.95 with free shipping. Regularly $ 49.95. Product Highlights 1x Radio Transmitter 1x Radio Receiver/Flash Mount Batteries for Transmitter and Receiver 2.4 GHz Radio Signal 200′ Range Pair Unlimited … Continue reading